The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-18

Perhaps.
ON wide clearing in a south
~ ern Indiana forest a strange
rite was concluding. It was an
amazing scene for the heart of a
wilderness, in the dead Of night.
At one end of the field was a
large rambling wooden structure,
with many additions and anneXeS.
Through the windows could be seen
complicated laboratory equipment Of
various kinds, powerful electrical
apparatus whose source of power
was swift stream running nearby,
and an astonishing variety of me-
chanical contrivances.
Rude shacks around the edge of
the field housed fast automobiles
and airplanes; there were motOrboats
in the river and a wireless antenna
ran between two high towers.
In the cockpit of black mono
plane, in the center Of the field
stood a tall, lean man whose sunken
cheeks, hooked nose and protrud-
ing eyes suggested a bird Of prey.
Around him were gathered a
group of men of all ages who were
following intently his every word.
There was an indefinable kinship
between the speaker and his listen
srs-something in their physique
and in the expression on their faces.
They were like acolytes bowed be-
fore a high priest. They groaned IN
unison when he said, 1--WE have
been treated unfairly" and as he
breathed a deep, melancholy sigh,
the very forest seemed to sigh in
sympathy.
"NOU have your instructions, he
Il said. 81 must go away again,
and leave this place under your pro-
lection. So far we have kept it Sc
cret from the rest of the world, and
it must remain so.
There has been no attempt to
approach this place for some time,
by land, but our guards must be
maintained Fluent tongues may be
needed, but you have them among
you. Our greatest danger is from
the air, so the camoufage must be
kept carefully in place"
He indicated an isolated stone hut.
Stay away from the nitrine.
Some of you will be called for Spe-
cial duty, as need you; others are
now doing their work in and near
indianapolis, Washington and else
where. I myself shall be among
them, in many guises."
Something hypnotic in his eyes
kept the gaze of the listeners fixed
upon him. A young man who stirred
restleSsly was rebuked by a sharp
grunt from his elder neighbor
I'VE have begun our campaign"
the speaker continued. Our OPP
ponents have also begun their de-
lenses. But you must believe me
when say am their master!
Our strength is made greater by
the fact that we do not demand
much. All we ask is ours by right.
Soon" he raised both hands to the
stars, and his voice was frantical-
soon we shall have our new land,
and shall be king!"
Shrill voices arose in ecStatic re-
Spouse, and there was a chorus of
sibilant whispers. The tall man adj
justed helmet and goggles, and
cried: All ready, Tybu!"
Contact, Black Hawk" came the
reply.
The engine roared, and the black
plane climbed into the sky.
II
DACK at the postoff1ce Bob found
II Ava standing on the steps, star
ing with bewildered expression at a
piece of paper she held in one hand.
ut fell at my feet, I don't know
from where, and picked it up" she
said. Read i'll"
Bob took it from her. 1t was type
written.
IF you value your life" it read,
stay away from Major Martyne.
We don't like to kill women"
Beneath the signature of Black
Hawk was a winged deaths head.
Tomorrow Where will Black
Hawk strike next? Is Ava in dan
ger? And what will Major Mar
tyne do to prevent the arch-criminal
from carrying out his plans to force
evacuation of Marion county. Don't
miss tOmOrrOw's inStaIlment in The
Times.
MIG IWODTn