The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08
AN AERIAL RUNAWAY
By W. P. and c. P: Chipnsan.
Copyright 1884, Lothrop Publishing Contpany
CHAPTER Xxx
In the Treasure House.

For an instant Professor Barton was so startled by
act; but it only for instant. Then stepping
quickly forward, he said in clear distinct tones
<'The gods have spoken!' and he dismissed them
with the usual Antalcan benediction.
In awe-stricken silence the multitude slowly left the
building with exception of Chasca and Tupac, who
high priest PLAN The under priests of the temple also
kept their Places staring in horror at their fallen leader
who still lay senseess before the aeronaut
The situation becoming trlfe embarrassing,
when leaped the rail and lifted the head OF the
injured Then he said to Mr. Barton in low tones,
speaking in English:
1sThe old priest is alive, professor. Act tho in
supreme authority here and bid the attendants move
him to his apartments They will never touch him until
you do.''
His friend nodded, and the next minute called out
serny for the temple to come forward and bear
ry, and, telling his comrades he would join them later
their quarters the aeronaut accompanied by the
two curacas, followed the disappearing priests
AS the other three castaways reached the head of
the staircase leading into the corridor they met
who fastening toward the vestlbule. At sight OF
them he halted, inquring anxiously:
eOh, yes!' responded Rod, promptly, '|but Challcu
is not and he hurredy explained what had happened
apartments before Finished and after making
there within hearing, he asked 1 l.. -,
*'Did you have any trouble in climbing up to the
ttNo,'' the native lad replied; "tho had to hasten
the priest who was on guard did not leave until just
he was out of the way and swung the lens out Of focus
just time for the next instant the curtains parted
When they rolled back into place again saw that had
in nv haste turned glass nearly and decided to
drop it back into horizontal position. Before could
do the curtains to my SURPRISE were thrown open
second time held the lens right where it was, but it
level enough to let the down. For moment
frightened fearing that Mr. Barton might be hurt;
then concluded the flame could not have struck where
he was standing, and felt easier about the mshap
Still was anxious about the matter to remain there
Fortunately met no one. Surely, the gods must have
guided my hands to bring vengeance upon the high
priest"
It not long before the aeronaut returned bring
ing Tupac and Chasca with him. Todd Immediately III
CURED:
elbow is Challcu professore Is he seriously hurt! Or
tHe will never see again. I fear,'' the grave
npsv DESTROYED his sgh but we shall know Certainly
by tomorrow. He is in high fever, brought by tho
shock in his derum continually against Chas-
ca Tupac Admaxla and ourselves His hatred for all
is simply appalling; but his enmity seems especially bit
ter against the lad In fact confident from his NUT
terings that he captured Admaxa with the deliberate
purpose of putting him to DEATH and will ye should he
be able, take the boy life" So, -,
claimed Rod impusvey.. "He will be safe there, and
can learn many things which will be Of to him when
he comes to take his fathers place. After three four
years he RETURN and will be able to do much for his
land because of his trip to the states''
"a capital idea! A most excellent one!" admitted
Mr. Barton heartily Then turning to Admaxla's father
said in the native language for Rod had spoken IN
sHow would you like to have your accompany III
to land and there prepare himself to rule hi
people9''
For moment the curaca seemed almost stunned by
this amazing proposition His boy 60 with the children
of the sum- and all the wonders of which they hal
spoken! The heir of Zoctan and the white city to b.
trained in all the wisdom of the gods! Could there b
such for the houses Of Tupac and Chasca
ooh, sire It cannot be you are in earnest7'' b.
stammered at length 1T is too great honor for tn
son of Tupac to receive'
''No; T am in earnest,' responded the professor
tWe will gladly take him with should you and Chase
CONSENT for do not forget that the interest which tn
of no has in he lad eV
than your own' and the speaker nodded pleasantly to
ward Tupac's brothern-law who had not yet
from his establishment at the aeronaus unexpected
posal cit will not only take Admaxa out Of the
Of his enemies for WHILE but will also give the boy
prestige and power never possessed by an Antalca
ruer.''
eff the lad willing to CO. shall be ready to Civ
CONSENT the delighted curacas exclaimed simuta1
eousy. $500 .-
''Of course T am willing to CO., Admaxla at