Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-15

about to land on the shores of Cuba or
we would not see him Tonight" laugh
ingly exclaimed one of Il group of young
men who were lounginE about the en-
trance of the calahoo#o in the Plaza di
| Armas, Havana, carly in the evening a
| few yC%lrS since.
The compiny belonged to some organ
izati6n, it could readily l." seen 10y their
uniformity of irr>:', it being seersucilcr
coat with short skirts, Giitcd in at the
waist 10y belt from which We're Sus-
pended widrhladcd, Roman shaped
swords, and Formidable revolvCrS.
The garments of som" ii the number
were profuscly ornnnrntrd with gold
lace, showing their wrnrcrs to be
officers, and all had upon their heads
the light Panama hats, whose broad
brims were caught mp ON the LETT side
by Il rcd and black lcathcrn roscttc.
"Pcrhups suggested companion
of the first speaker. "hc has lost all his
ready money at billiards, and feels too
poor to employ substitute to do his
monthly police duty"
''Francisco is IN ardent lover of the
cue, but he does not play to lose" re-
piled the other. And if he were short
of funds he would Only have to make
his condition known to the old don to
have his pockets we'll lined with golden
pieces. No. no. it is not to the lack of
money that we are indebted for the
honor of Senior CcballOs' company to-
night on our watch" Then in u louder
voice:
How, now, friend Francisco, l
thought you had registered an oath
with your patron saint never again to
put on uniform and do guard dutyl
What has happened to cause you to
change your mind?"
THE desire for a little exercise, may
be, Senior Hazas," replied the new
conner seating himself upon bench in
the most ipdolcnt manner, and lazily
inhaling the fragrant smoke of cigar
cite that he held between his lips
Felipe Coras, here" said the young
man. mischicvously, was under the
impression that you were q tride short
of money and could not engage your
usual substitute"
"If were l should not cal upon him
to supply the deficiency, quickly re-
torted Francisco, with some spirit, dart
. ing an angry look at the individual in
& question.
I 'Valdes Haas is mistaken, senior
if he thought for an instant that
meant to convey the impression that il
were possible for you to be embar
raised financially" answered Coras, il
Il scrvile manner.
ooh, it matters not" returned the
young Cuban, as he raised his hat ant
wiped his brow upon delicately per
Il fumcd silk handkerchief. but wht
- has charge of our watch tonight, Val
= desc" he continued, turning to his frienC
Haas.
"Senor Guczala, I believe, was t.
have been in command, but we hav
Just received word that it will be i'm
possible for him to serve, so, as you ar
next in rank, the duty will probably de
volve upon you, unless the powers tina
be sec fit to send an officer from tn
repulicrs to show the Cuban citizen pc
r lice how to perform their compulsor
. and degrading work" The latter pal
of this remark was spoken In 10y
tone, but with considerable bitterness.
"A loyal subject of the crown {
Spain should consider no duty that h
can perform for the good Of the govern
ment, as degrading" haughtily e.
claimed Felipe Coras, bending scarcl
ing look upon his outspoken compal
- ion.
Il am glad you are of that opinion
senior, for the task will consequently
loss repugnant to you," sarcastically r
marked young Ceballos.
THAT 1 have never attempted
shirll my duty is proof sufficient that
am u loyal subject, at least, which
more than can be said of some wit
whom I have the honor to be ASSOC
ated," angrily retorted Coras, as
turned upon his heel and strobe into Il
guard room.
AS the disgruntled officer left t.
group, those who remained looked s
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