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Evening journal., 1921-09-09

thirty members of Wenona Lodge of
Odd Fellows from Wenona. N. J..
visited Eden Lodge. of this city. last
night. They were entertained at
Eden Hall. Tenth street near Tatnall-
Attendance at the enjoyable event
numbered 110 Odd Fellows, includ-
ing some from points in Pennsyl-
vania and New York, several of
whom addressed the gathering. The
Eden Lodge Orchestra rendered
music. and cigars were served to top
off the evening.
At a busi ness session, Eden
Lodge made further plans for the
trip to the big Eastern Shore rally
of odd Fellows at Salisbury, Nd. on
! November IL. at which the VIII
mington lodges degree team is tc
confer initiatory honors on class
of five hundred.
Evening journal., 1921-09-09

alton here and since his return on
Monday had investigated many ru-
mors and talked with firemen ana
citizens OF the city. He stated that
one thing being said about the city
appealed to him as being ridiculous.
Mr.. Abrahams said he referred 10
the report that the Republicans OF
Council were going TO defend the d.
rectors of the Safety Department by
keeping from the public any intor-
nation that might be given them
while the Democrats were going to
force the Republicans to show
their hands.
He. censured such reports and
those responsible for them and said
that as far as he was concerned II
was his opinion that the directors
should be given the opportunity TO
defend their actions and make a re-
ply to the Chancellor's decision
which he understood they were go
ing to do. He said that as they
made an the agreements and ex-
pended the funds. any explanation
should come from them.
IN my opinion It would be dis
courteous to the Board for Coun-
ell to give out the figures relative to
the Board before 1t had an oppor-
tunity to defend its actions and
make an explanation of its affairs" "
Mr.. Abrahams said. "The Board
must have given out some informa-
ton as an array Of figures already
have appeared in print" he added
The public should hear the board
first and not insist on Council by
political 'wirepulling' starting the
matter. II necessary Council will
act, but this is not the time," be
concluded. There was no further
discussion OF the matter.
Evening journal., 1921-09-09

The demand for domestic help will
increase during the coming two
weeks, and all those seeking employ
ment can do not better than to use
the Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1921-09-09
ODD FELLOWS AT
'GUDGE0N' FEAST

Dressed as farmers and bringing
with them ninety-four watermelons,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-08-18

since the day that ne had rescued
Meriem from her pitiful life within its
cruel confines. No longer did the giant
tree spread its branches above the
wooden rampant, but ordinary man
made defenses were scarce considered
obstacles by Korak.
Loosening the rope mt his waist, he
tossed the moose over one of the sharp
ened posts that composed the pallsade
A moment later his eyes We're above
the level of the obstacles, taking I'm all
within their range beyond. There was
no one In sight close by, and KoraB
drew himself 10 the top and dropped
lightly TO the ground within the in
closure.
Then ne commenced his stealthy
search of the village. First toward thS
Arab tents he made his way, smiling
and listening. lie passed behind them.
searching for some sign OF Mericm
Not even the wild Arab ours heard his
passage. so silently he wcnt-a shadow
passing through shadows.
his loin cloth, Korak the Killer skunk
into the shadows at the back of the
tent, where his keen scent told him
Meriem was. His sharp knife slit Il
six foot opening in the tent wall, and
Korak, tall and mighty, sprang
through upon the astonished visions of
the inmates.
Merlem saw and recognized him the
instant that he entered the apartment.
Her heart leaped in pride and JOY ut
the sight Of the noble figure for which
II had hungered so long.
"KOrak !" she cried
"Meriem - He uttered the single
word as he hurled himself upon the
inmates Of the tent. Three negresses
leaped from their sleeping mats,
screaming. Meriem tried TO prevent
them from escaping, but before she
could succeed the terrified blacks had
darted through the hole in the tent
wall made by Koraks knife and were
gone screaming through the village.
Korak turned toward Meriem, and
at the same moment bloody and
disheveled apparition leaped into the
apartment.
"Morison!" cried the girl.
For IT was Baynes, who, despite his
wounds, had made his way to the
sheik's village.
Korak turned and looked at the new
conner. He had been about to take
Meriem in his arms forgetful of all
that might have transplred since last
he had seen her. Then the coming
Of the young Engllshman recalled the
scene he had witnessed in the little
clearing, and wave of misery swept
over the ape man.
Already from without came the
sounds Of the alarm that the three
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-08-18
CHAPTER XVI.

Sometimes lolling upon Tantors
back, sometimes roaming the jungle in
solitude, Korak made his way slowly
toward the west and south. He made
but few miles q day, for he had n
whole lifetime before him and no place
In particular 10 go. Possibly he woult
have moved more rapidly but for the
thought which continually haunted him
that each mile he Travelled carried him
farther and farther away from Mer-
iem-no longer his Meriem, as Of yore,
il is true, but still as dear to him as
ever.
Thus he came upon the trail Of the
sheiks band as il travelled down river
from the point where the sheik had
captured Meriem TO Its own stockaded
village. Suddenly he came TO the camp
of the renegade Swede Malbihn, whose
black attendants fed in terror at sight
of Tantor and Korak.
Malbihn lay In a hammock beneath
canopy before his tent. His wounds
were painful. and he had lost much
blood. lie was very weak. lie looked
up I'm surprise as he heard the screams
of his men and saw them running to-
! ward the gate.
And then from around the corner of
his tent doomed huge bulk. and Tan.
tor, the great tusker. lowered above
him.
Malbhn's boy, feeling neither afrec.
ton nor loyalty for his master, broke
and ran at the first glimpse Of the
beast. and Malbihn was left alone and
helpless. The elephant stopped n
couple of PAGES from the wounded
mans hammock Malbihn covered.
moaning. He was too weak TO escape.
He could only lie there with staring
eyes, gazing in horror into the blood
trimmed, angry little orbs fixed upon
him. and await his death.
Then, to his establishment. man
slid to the ground from the elephants
back. Almost at once Malbihn recog-
nized the strange figure as that Of the
creature who cOnsOrted with apes and
babOOns-the white warrior Of the jun
gle. Malbihn covered still lower.
1t was from Malbihn's dying lips
that Korak learned OF the Swede's en-
counter with Baynes and how Meriem
was again I'm the camp of the sheik
Korak lost no time In seeking her.
When speed was required Korak de-
pended upon no other muscles than his
own. and so IT was that the moment
Tantor had landed him safely upon
the same side Of the river as lay the
village Of the sheik the ape man de.
serted his bulky comrade and took to
the trees In rapid race toward the
south and the spot where the Swede
had told him Meriem might be.
IL was dark when he came to the
pallsade, strengthened considerably
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back across the river. lie could see
his start of surprise as his eyes fell
upon the pursuing canoe and called the
attention of his followers TO II.
Now the canoe was within easy
speaking distance Of the shore.
"What do you wantY yelled NAL
bihn, raising his weapon threatcnlngly.
you, hang your shouted Baynes,
whipping out his revolver and firing al
most simultaneously with the Swede.
As the two reports rang out Malbihn
dropped his rifle, clutched frantically
at his breast, staggered, fell, first to
his knees and then lungcd upon his
face. Baynes stifrened. His head flew
back spasmodically. For an instant
ne stood thus and then crumplod very
gently into the bottom Of the boat
Baynes turned weakly in the direc-
ton of the shore, TO see Malbihn drawn
up upon his elbows, lcveling his rifle
at him. The Englshman slid 20 the
bottom Of the canoe as bullet whiZ-
zed above him. Malbihn, sore hit, took
longer In aiming, nor was his aim as
sure rs formerly.
With difficulty Baynes turned him
self over on his stomach and, grasping
his revolver in his right, hand, drew
himself up until he could look over
the edge of the canoe.
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Slowly, laboriously, he read the yell
lowed cutting. Ills eyes were no long
or wide. Instead. they narrowed TO
two Sits of cunning. When he had
done he looked at the girl.
"YOu have read thlsf" he asked.
Il have not had the opportunity"
she replied.
A wonderful idea had sprung To Alb
dull Kamak's mind. IL was an idea
that might be furthered If the girl
were kept In ignorance of the contents
OF that newspaper cutting. IL would
certainly be doomed should she learn
rs contents.
"Meriem," he whispered, "never I'M
Ill today have my eyes beheld you,
yet ut once they told my heart that II
must ever be your servant. You do
not know me, but ask that you trust
me. i can help you. You hate the
shcik So do |. Let me take you
away from him. Come with me and
we will 60 back TO the great desert
where my father is n shelk mighter
than IS yours Will you Gomez
Merlem sat in silence. She hated 10
wound the only one who had offered
her protection and friendship, but she
did not want Abdul Kamak's love. De-
ceived by her silence, the man seized
her and strained her To him, but Mer-
lem struggled 10 free herself.
IL do not love you!" she cried. "Oh,
please do not make me hate youl You
are the only one who has shown kind
ness toward me, and | want TO like
YOU but | cannot love your
Abdul Kamak drew himself TO his
full height.
you viii learn TO love me-" he said.
"for l shall take you, whether you Will
or no. You hate the sheik, and SO you
will not tell him, for If you do / will
tell him of the picture. i hate the
sheik, and"
You hate the sheik?" came grim
voice from behind them.
Both turned 10 see the sheik himself
standing few PAGES from them. Alb
dull still held the picture In his hand.
Now he thrust IL within his burnoose.
Yes he said, II hate the sheik."
And as he spoke he sprang toward the
older man, felled him with \ blow and
dashed on across the village TO the
line where his horse was picketed, sad
died and ready, for Abdul Kamak had
been about 10 ride forth ~ hunt when
he had seen the stranger girl alone by
the bushes.
Leaping into the saddle, Abdul Ka-
max dashed for the village gates. The
sheik, momentarily stunned by the
blow that had felled him, now stag
gered 10 his feet, shouting Justify to
his followers TO stop the escaping
Arab.
a dozen blacks leaped forward TO In
tercept the hOrseman, only 10 be rid
den down or brushed aside by the muz-
zle of Abdul Kamak's long musket,
which he dashed from side TO side about
him as he spurred on toward the gate.
But here he must surely be inter-
cepted. Already the two blacks sta
toned there were pushing the unwieldy
portals 10. Up flew the barrel OF
the fugitive's weapon. With reins fly
ing loose and his horse ut mad gall
lop, the son OF the desert fired once,
and one keeper Of the gate dropped in
his tracks. An instant later the other
had been ridden down.
With n wild whoop of exultation,
twirling his musket high above his
head and turning in his saddle to laugh
back into the faces of his pursuers,
Abdul Knmak dashed out OF the VII
lage OF the sheik and was swallowed
up by the jungle.
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negresses had started Men were run
ming toward the tent. There was no
time TO be lost.
quick" cried Korak, turning to-
ward Baynes, who had scarce yet real
tied whether he was facing friend
or foe. Take her to the palisade, fol-
lowing the rear Of the tents. Here is
my rope. With it you can scale the
wall and make your escape"
"But you, Korakf" cried Meriem.
II will remain" replied the ape man.
II have business with the sheik."
Mcriem would have demurred, but
the Killer seized them both by the
shoulders and hustled them through
the slit wall and out into the shadows
beyond.
"Now run for It," he admonishcd
and turned 10 meet and hold those who
were pouring into the tent from the
front.
The ape man fOught>well, fought rs
he had never fought before, but the
odds were too great for victory, though
he won that which he most cravod-
time for the Engllshman to escape
with Meriem. Then ne was over.
whclmed by numbers, and q few min.
utes later, bound and guarded, he was
carried to the sheik's tent.
The old man eyed him I'm silence for
a long time. He was trying To fix I'm
his own mind some form of torture
that would crafty his rage and hatred
toward this creature who twice had
been the means Of his losing posses
sion Of Merlem.
And as he sat there looking upon
Korak the silence was broken by the
trumpeting of an elephant in the Jungle
beyond the palisade. A half smile
touched Korak's lips. lie turned his
head trife in the direction from
which the sound had come. and then
there broke from his lips low, weird
call.
One of the blacks guarding him
struck him across the mouth with the
haft of his spear, but none there knew
the significance Of his cry.
In the jungle Tantor cooked his ears
as the sound Of Korall's voice fell upon
them. He approached the paliSade
and, lifting his trunk above II, shifted.
Then he placed his head against the
wooden logs and pushed, but the pail
SADIE was strong and gave only little
TO the pressure.
In the sheik's tent the shcik rose at
last and, pointing toward the bound
captive, turned to one of his lieu
tenants.
Burn him." he commanded, "at
once! The stake is set"
Continued next week.
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The white man nodded and motioncd
his ebon guide forward once more. II
was the Hon. Morrison BayncS, the fas-
tidious, the exquisite. His face and
hands were scratched and smearcd
with dried blood from the wounds he
had come 10y in thorn and thickct His
clothes were tattcrs. But through the
blood and the dirt and the rags new
Baynes shone forth-a handsomcr
Baynes than the dandy and fop of
yOre.
AS the two forged ahead toward their
goal they were startled by volley of
shots ahead OF them Then came n
few scattering reports, some savage
yells and silence.
Baynes was frantic in his cndeavors
10 advance more rapidly, but here the
jungle seemed thousandfold moro
tangled than before. \ dozen times
he tripped and fell. Twice the black
followed n blind trail, and they We're
forced 10 retrace their steps, but at last
they came out into n little clearing
near the big ah. clearing that once
had held n thriving village, but now
lay desolate I'm decay and ruin.
In the jungle vegetation that over
grew what had once been the main
village street lay the body of a black
man. pierced through the heart with n
bullet and Still warm. Baynes and his
companion looked about in all direc-
lions, but no sign Of living being
could they discover. They stood I'm 81
lence, listening intcntly.
What was that? Voices and the dip
Of paddles ont upon the river?
BayneS ran across tie dead village
toward the fringe Of Jungle upon the
rivers brim. The black was at his
side Together they forced their way
through the screening foliage until they
could obtain view Of the river, and
there, almost TO the other shore, they
saw Malbihn's canoes making rapidly
for camp.
The black recognized his companions
Immediately.
allow can we croSsW asked Bayncs.
The black shook his head. There
was no canoe, and the crocodilcs made
1t equivalent TO suicide to enter the
water I'm an attempt TO swim across.
Just then the fellow Glanced TO
glance downward. Beneath him,
wedged among the branches of a tree,
lay canoe.
The negro grasped Baynes' arm and
pointed toward his find. The Hon.
Morrison could scarce rcpress a shout
Of eXultation. Quickly the two Slid
down the dropping branches into the
boat. The black seized the paddle, and
Baynes showed them out from beneath
the tree. a second later the canoe shot
out upon the bosom of the river and
headed toward the opposite shore and
the camp Of the Swede.
Bayncs squatted in the bow strain
ins|his eyes after the. men pulling the
other canoes upon the bank across
from him. He saw Malbihn step from
the bow of the foremost of the little
craft. He saw him turn and glance
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COMING, COMING, COMING

Prot. J. Erwin Dickson, United States
rarm Demonstration Aqent, ano
Mrs. G. G. Garrett, Rural Supervisor
Colored Schools.
VIII tour the county In the interest
or the farms and schools. We realize
mat the farm and school need our At.
tentlon at this time and for that rea.
son we have planned a speaking tom
IN many OF the school district during
Feoruary. and hope every farmer will
oe at the meeting at the appointeu
Time and place. At these meetines
every phase Of the Crisis on the Farm
home and School will be discussed
Remember the time and place.
Tuesday. Feb 22d, 1900 M. Pied.
mont School House. . 0
"wednesday, Feb. 23d, 1900 M. Team
School House.
thursday. Feb. oath, 1890 M, Mich.
olas School House.
I'm Monday, Feb. 2sth. 1890 NJ, Boyd
Please don't fail to be- on tina or
speka1ng will begin at the appointeo
time. Appoinleo
Local Agri. Agent. 2117 Wasb,ngto,
street. Columbia, S. c. vi
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THE GREAT RACE CON
FERENCE WAS A
SUCCESS.

Notwithstanding the fact that
the Race Conference was not as
largely attended this year as in
some years Of the past as are
SO many other organizations
these days during strenuous times
from every point Of view, the
Race Conference was a success.
Many helpful addresses were
made on live topics Of the day by
men and women best prepared to
make them. Those who attend
ed the sessions have reasons to
rejoice that they did and only
those who did not attend were
the losers of many helpful sug-
gestions and new ideas.
The Conference eAded Thurs
day night with thrilling speeches
by DR.. William H. Johnson of
Charleston: Rev. M. l.. Carlisle,
(white) and Bishop K G. Finley,
(white).
All officers were e-elected,
l: 5: LceVy, president; Mrs. L.
r. Holmes, Vice Pres. Prof. r.
l.: Duckett, Secretary and L. B.
Woods, Treasurer.
Among the Race Conference
visitors here this week were:
Hon. R. W. Westberrp, Sumter;
Kew. c. H. Asburrp of Timmons-
vile. DR.. W. H. Johnson, Char
L eston. Rev. |. D. Davis, Sumter.
DR.. r. S. Wilkinson, Orange
burg, Rev. J. S. Earle. Spartan.
burg.
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COME TO MORRIS COLLEGE
CHAPEL TUESDAY, FEB. 22.

Preachers Of all denominations. lay
men and Sunday School workers are
invited to come to Morris College. Sum
ter. 8. c., Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. A free
dinner will be served. Be there at
ten O'Clock and hear a great sermon
from q man who halls from the far
north. At two o'clock an address on
Thrift" will be delivered. There will
be great singing. Spare this time and
It will pay you. Come, you are vel.
come. Write Rev. J. J. starks, Morris
College, Sumter. s. c., If you are COM
ing.
. il. Starks, Pres. Morris College.
Richard Carroll. Asst. Promoter OF
Meeting. -,
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lian young lawyer.

liam young lawyer.
Professor Gregory spoke several
times in Columbia. and each time he
was shrewd enough to conceal his real
purpose. He displayed considerable
sagacious Judgment in the wording
anu presentation Of his new doctrine.
But while the people admired his ora.
tory. they failed to accept his teach
ing. The impression he seemed to
have made was short lived, and soon
passed away. But there may be a few
VINO like the young lawyer referred
to above, who will follow the nro.
Ae6soF' l. E. L.
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IN MEMORIUM.

loving memory OF nv
aear mother Harriet Nj. Daniels. VINO
departed this lie and entered in1o
eternal rest February 16, 1919.
your we'll remembered footsteps
l was always glad to hear
but now that they are silent
have shed many. many tears.
Not now, but in the coming years.
IL may be in the better land,
we will read the meaning Of our
tears,
And then, UP there, we'll under
stand.
Daughters,
Mrs. Dunbar and Young
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PAY NOW.

We have sent ouSrt bfus r. sausra,
who owe US for printing and suhscr,n
e'on' from whom We should like to
near at once. If you have rece,ved
such' kindly let us hear from you r.
you owe US and have not heard from
uS don't wait to get a bill, kindly at
tend to this at once.
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REV. 1. E. LOWERY'S
COLUMN.

The following is an editorial writ
ten for The Watchman and Defender.
But as Professor Gregory delivered his
lecture two or three times in Colum.
bia, and in as many different places,
l thought that it would be we'll to re-
produce it In The Indicator for the
benefit Of its readers.
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The Waverley Millinery Shop is get.
ting IN greater supply Of new spring
mats. You should call in and inspect
them before making your selection
elsewhere. You will save monev.
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Mr.. B. B. Martin and Mrs. Benz.
Mundle witnessed the marriage cere.
nonial OF Mr.. Paul B. Rabb Sunday
evening at White Hall A. M. e.
Church, Jenkinsville, s. c.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. Paul B. Rabb and Miss Etta b.
Herndon OF Jenkinsville. g. c., was
married Sunday. February 9Th. at
White Hall A. NJ, e. Church by Rev.
Vance.
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Tnanks to all Of ouI city -uh:srfh.rs
VINO are payins up 20 we'll I'D sneak
eood words for Tho Indicator Tua.,ka
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ike rubber bal the ha-de1 you
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Contractors D. D. Mozie and
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Manager
REMOVAL NOTICES.

Dr. N. A. Jenkins has moved his
Office from 1923 Assembly street r.
llo7h Washington street, 4 I've,
>eese's Drug Store.
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MIR. G. M. Haskew Of Chsraw
attended the Race Con ference.
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Pres. R. w. Nance is adding
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