The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-06
CHAPTER VT

In a small room off the assembly hall, Phil and Standing Bear came upon Jim Loomis examining the Wampum Belt Before the latter realized what had happened, Phil had snatched the belt from his hand.
 ''Now," shouted Stanton, seizing Loomis by the throat, tell me where Miss Randolph isl" Covering with fear, Loomis indicated the dungeon Hurling the man to the ground, Phil rushed down the passa geway with Standing Bear close behind. Two In- dianS were guarding the entrance, but they were easy work for the rescuers. With a mighty push, they gained their way through the door. Phil took in the sitlation with one glance. Spring. ing forward, he seized the trident as it was about to drop on the girl.
 In the assembly room, Gray Hawk was calling his Blue Hawks about him, and was about to announce the death of the Princess White Eagle. He was amazed to see Ruth appear with the Wampum Belt about her waist. Standing Bear stood behind the girl protectingIy. He informed the disgruntIed Gray Wolf that he would have to answer for any further persecution of the girl or Phil.
 Ruth was at a loss what to do, as White Eagles and left for her room where she began to study her fathers last messa age-the Wampum Belt. As she scrutinized the figures woven into the deaded design, Moonlight entered and announced Professor Littleton. The archaeologist had been guided to the Golden Canyon by the White Rider and had received instructions to decode the belt. Ruth Randolph welcomed the little man and offered the sacred belt for his examination.
 There is only one man alive who can interpret this inscription he said, after a careful examination, land that is old Lame Elk, Chief of the Headhunters, on Siburo Island in the Pacific. I would advise you to see him."
 Ruth was at a loss whatto do. as she remembered that she must make her decision about the Golden Pool in one month. At that moment Stand ing Bear entered, and the girl told him of her predicament.
 Call a meeting of the tribes," he suggested. "and lay the case before them. Ask leave to go to Siburo, and for an extension of three moons in which to make your decision.''
 Meantime. at the ranch of Julia Wells Frank Sheldon, emissary of that big f1nancier had arrived and was in conference with Julia and Loomis.
  your assignment of interest," he said, -'in case Ruth Randolph decides own ership of the Golden Pool in favor of the Blue Hawks"
 "L am sorry" replied Loomis, but I absolutely refuse to sell If ob- tain the Golden Pool. I shall dispose of it's gold in the open market
 But this staggering amount of gold will destroy the very foun- dation of fnance-goId will become worthless!'
 'I don't care what happens" Loomis answered. "I am going to become the richest man the world has ever known Rising from his chair he left the room, indicating that the interview was at end Julia 1 Wells, however, had a. plan.
 ''I believe I know how to secure !! the Golden Poll in spite of Loomis." | she whispered to Sheldon. and began | 10 unfold her plan
 Meanwhile on the very brink of [ the Golden Pool, the Medicine Man, instructed by Gray Wolf. was pre- pairing a trap He dug a large rock | out of the rim of the pool and covered 1 the space with a small piece of wood. He propped one side up with a stick.
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