The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-08

sponded '.and one trust that neither myself nor my
comrades will abuse.' Then the long and important in
terview closed. ~.
While it in progress, however, new ice, hal
come into BOD mind one which he decided to comnun.
later with result that brought establishment to tho
whole land On the following day.
professor sought out Chasca and abruptly inquired:
Chalcu cannot.''
''I presume under priest will take the chiefs
place, if you direct, - was the answer.
=, Professor Barton thought moment 1t was evident
that the curaca, and probably PRIESTHOOD
looked upon him the religious nation
that the high priest stricken; doubtless they
would make no movement toward chief until some
command came from him. His decision, therefore,
promptly made:
~ will take charge myself this evening" he said.
In the meantime will you send word to Xauxa to
here before tomorrow Your people must have q
high priest before depart.''
AS tho the announcement precisely what he had
expected, Chasca bowed assent and at sent
courier to Zoctan Then he and the aeronaut crossed
to the temple where the worshippers already
gathering An under priest was in Chalcus place. but
at word from the tall stranger he stepped aside Wait
only until the signal for the service had been given,
Your high priest is unable to oficate tonight. In
decd he will be able to his duties again.
Tomorrow Xauxa the priest of Zoctan will be installed
in his place. dismissed wondering greatly
the congregation slowly left the building In the
ing the professor made similar announcement, adding
Scarcely had the castaways eaten their breakfast
ChaSca apartments
ready to go with him to the treasury.
A walk of three or four minutes brought the st-
ing party to the building which faced the park opposite
out window, and appeared not unlike fortress SOL
der guard at the gateway but he allowed chasca
and his friends pass unchallenged Unlocking the
al door with key that he took from his grdle the
led the thru long passage to small court at
the very heart Of the building FROM this court dozen
which the chief said contained the arms the
used accumulatons of cloth and grain, and the other
bulky resources of the state
In the center Of the court was large metal trap
door. To this Chasca WENT and throwing it open,
disclosed broad flight of steps leading down into the
darkness. Lighting small lamp which he had brought
for this part Of the trip the started down the
stairway, calling for his companions to follow him:
At the bottom of the stairway another door Of
metal which was speedily opened The castaways now
found themselves in about fifteen feet square,
hewn out Of the solid rock and bare any ornamental
ton About three Sides at distance of about four feet
from the foor broad shelf upon which three
dozen golden basins eaeh ABOUT to1t IN diameter: mo-
the nearest DISH revealing to their astonished eyes
quart of flashing Jewels Slowly they made the
of the room, finding that each bowl contained
like of the precious Stones the only difference be-
ing the color of the The shelves
apartment mound of the metal, nearly eight
feet square and high Rods head The chamber
tanned the ransom Of a nation.
After the visitors had all the treasures Chasca
turned to Professor Barton saying:
Admaxa will need in the land to which he is going We
wish him to be able to live in the style BETTING his
rank.''
Thus directed Mr.. Barton selected handful of the
largest and purest gems showing them to the chief
responded
'sThese will be amply sufficient for the lads needs,
I am confdent.'
The native seemed surprised at the small number
lected, but nodded his assent, and then remarked:
'fI also wish each of you to take something gift
from the Antalcan nation Take that which peases you
most.'
The castaways knew it wiser to accept the offer
ing and chose each single jewel, at the
time thanking the warmly in behalf of the gvers
vuhop fhn Unr1c stored he ma MI
facturer the professor supplied each with keen
blade desired them to make selection suited te
their rank pointing out weapons whose hits bazed Will
rold and precious stones the casaways strenuous
insisted on equippng themselves with the painest of the
Implements deeming them likely to be more serviceabe-
a choice to which the chief reluctantly consented.
In a third storeroom plain suit Of dark blue wal
selected as the fitting gab for Admaxa to travel in
and then laden with their spos the little band returned
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