The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15

R, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY,
With look Of wonder on his face, the COM
First leading him into the great audience cham
ber Mr. Barton showed him that of his foot
throw back the scarlet curtains way up in the dome,
and explained how, by adjustment Of light cords
con COM ~ ~ = 40 'S .' "-'
I'VE will now go up tothe tower ITSELF" the pro:
fessor then said. Then he pointed out the huge
lens and by throwing out of and into place. his
pupil practical illustration Of its adjustments and its
possibilities The keen wits of xauxa took in the
entire mechanism and turning to his companion with
: : 'Humbug!''
, An amused smile played over the face Of the
*.Not altogether! The sun win really light the
saerhea pile with help from the officiating priest It
its influence upon the people,
The character of the head of the priesthood
II detest fraud,'' he said simply and yet with an
emphasis that was genuine "We have too much OF it
in sacred order Already T. ~
''Perhaps you may be, able to do away with it to
extent you in the chief religious Office"
suggested the professor. :. =: -:
For an instant the stood tho absorbed with
what to him thought. Then he said earnestly
''I shall try
- When the people assembled in the temple hour
later they found Professor Barton standing in Chacus
place before the altar while Xauxa clothed in the vest
ments the high priest but with bare head, stood few
feet to the right Then taking the mitre from the two
men who at signal brought the ewelled headpece for
ward the held it up before the throng and
els it your will, people of Antalca, that now
set apart xauxa of zoctlan to be your high PriestY
There was moment 8 hush and then there went up
shout that made the great edifee tremble:-
CIT is! It is!'
Turning instantly to the waiting ecclesiastic the
professor placed it upon his head, declaring:
''By this act appoint you, Xauxa to be the high
priest Of this people and he mooned him to take his
place before the altar conduct the usual service
The newly created dignitary obeyed, and when tho
sacred fire fell upon the altar, hnding the waiting Of
ferng the audience ou1s INTO 0uq M R.rtnn
stepped forward more and raising his hand Tor
silence, made announcement startling to all present.
with the exception, of BOD, to whom it was due. He
'Long years ago the nation from which your fathers
came overhrown by strange people, and their ncas
were destroyed The young Inca who intrusted to
your ancestors also persisted by the way and there was
left Of the direct royal line, to rule over you
But now solution Of the unhappy dilemma has been
found In Admaxa and Tara who are already betrothed
the purest blood of the ancient Incas will be united
and thru them after Of waiting it is decreed that
you shall again have throne and an Inca. - .."',
'With the rising sun, the strangers who have been
your nations guests will leave the land me son Of
magic and WISDOM that he become tit ruler for his
people Five years from today he shall return to you
with great power to begin his rule over you as the first
Inca of Antalca. - ~: -. - ,-.s
natives listened in silent But as he finished they
fell PROSTATE to the floor and for the third time since
arrival the mountain top the castaways heard
the cry ~ '--: '.-
EsThe gods have come down to us! The gods have
come down to us! 49, X =.
~ AS the shout died away Xauxa lifted his hands to-
ward heaven, and in beautiful language thanked the
Gver Of all life promised blessing, and then dis
missed the assemblage. T. .-- ..-..z- -s..
The curaca of white city waited for the castaways
and went with them to their Here they found
the under priests awaiting their coming evidently
with some important communication Chasca, quickly
noting his grave face addressed him.
ttWell Cello, what is it nowg" he questioned
Alone the startling reply, oello bowed before
the professor. ..... 5..s ....- -. ~ :
ssCome with U.S. the cheftan directed, leading tho
way to the farther end of the apartment There he said
tsTell your message quickly, for in haste to