Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-09

his power, aut released It's t.i.:t we
might bring the tribute to you, nv
people. In return I have told them
that we would so to the Silicon pass
and rescue the young women they love
so we'll"
I'VE are ready! Horses will be
brought from the fields. Great Is Pal
pax. chief Of tho Zannucksw
Palpak waved his hands for silence
and. assuming serious mien. said:
Listen. O my people! Before we
Start have something to submit to
my captains. 1t was at the cave
where We hid the treasure. had
divided 1t according to my custom
a portion to each Of my brothers, a
portion to myself. and the greater bulk
to be brought here and divided among
my people and to pay the tax demand
ed Of US by the amcer. My brothers
rebelled against my decision and. led
by Domitan, attacked me to take NV
life. was assisted by the American,
as have said, and then the Russian
soldiers came and captured US all. But
the crime Of Domitan remains. 1t is
the custom for the captains to settle
upon 4 punishment"
XIII him. Fasten him on a spear
and place him high"
These cries came from nil sides.
Domitan turned pale. He looked ap-
pcalingly at Palpak. but the face of
the chief was MS stone.
20 chief!' said captain, rising,
1T Is we'll that the Zannucks know
their chief to be alwnvs cafe. If he is
In danger from his own br Tiers. then
what may we expect from others:
IL these brothers have attempted to
kill thee, they should be punished. Ii
Is the will of the people that he whom
they love shall be protected and those
who seek to kill him shall themselves
be slain"
ut is So" said another captain,
but this took place far away. Let us
give Domitan and the other brothers
Of our chief an opportunity to explain
their conduct"
1T is well spoken" said Palpak.
Let my brother Domitan. next In the
line of chiefs. who will be your chief
II l should die, explain his action"
All eyes were turned toward Domi-
tan.
20 chief, my brother" he cried, land
captains Of the Zannucks. hear me and
believe me! When we started in our
boat to the island cave to obtain the
treasure and bring It here. there was
no thought against our brother, the
greatest chief the Zannucks ever had.
We love him well, but we drank much
wine, and In our wine madness thought
10 overcome him and obtain the treas
ure. In our right minds we would not
think of this. Humbly do we seek
pardon Of our chief. We promise faith
full allegiance. We will fight by his
side eyermore."
There was murlnur, and all eyes
turned to Palpak.
ut will be well II this is true" he
said. Il trust my brothers again.
wish no confusion now. We will has
ten to meet the soldiers Of the ameer."
There was little delay. Horses were
being led in from nearby fields, and men
with arms were gathering. On the road
to the southwark they formed. and it
seemed formidable array. First rode
Palpak, with Harvey and Orskoff.
mounted on fresh horses. After them
rode hundred men, divided in bands
Of twenty-five. each under captain.
Then came another hundred unde:
Domitan, these being divided the same
way.
Harvey had never experienced 80 DIFF
6cult ride. At times they seemed on
the verge Of going over a cliff and
hurting themselves a hundred feet or
more to certain death. but the rugged
little horses seemed to know every inch
of the way and found stepping places
| where man could not as they wound
around the perpendicular scarps Of
mountains.
II wouldn't like to do this for liv-
ing" said Harvey. II prefer to sell
windmills."
This is real mountaineering" an.
swered Orskoff. But their eyes did not
meet as they spoke, for Harvey, who
was ahead, did not dare to turn his
head.
In crossing table lands they Travelled
in sections. and Domitan often came
up and spoke to Palpak. He had lost
none Of his surliness. Harvey could not
understand why Palpak so easily for
gave the man who wanted to kill him.
Orskon explained that he had talked
with the captains and learned that
Domitan was much admired for his
many exhibitions of bravery.
ut is good thing for US that Domi-
tan Is not chief" said Orskoft. HE
hates VI sorely."
They camped at night in ravine,
and the cooks Of the companies pre-.
pared meal consisting mainly of
sort of cake and coffee. After par
taking Of a goodly quantity Orskofr
and Harvey lay down near Palpak
and went to sleep.
In the morning. refreshed, the caval-
cade set out and passed another day
in even more difficult travelling. An
other night they camped on an open
field. and on the third day they came
to rest on q cliff overlooking the ST.
loon pass.
Globe continued.l