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

each other inquiringly, and several won.
dered what was meant by the significant
retort.
Ceballos and Haas paid no attention
to the comments of their companions,
but rose from the bench on which they
had been sitting, and with an:
"Adios, senors, we will return soon,"
started out into the plaza, and when
they were again alone began an earnest
conversation, though it was carried on
in whispers.
What is it. Francisco, that is troub-
ling you? Fear not to make a confdant
of me-"
"Nor DO 1, for you are my dearest
friend, and by the repeated inquiries as
to your welfare by my fair sister isabel
1 predict that some day Valdes Haas
will bear a closer relationship. But to
this business. It Is a secret, however,
and one that is dearer than life to every
true Cuban"
"Ah! see. Our leaders are prepared
to make another move for liberty"
"Hist! Speak lower" replied Fran
cisco, cautiously. eve are ready to
meet and call together the faithful, the
loyal and courageous sons of Cuba to
lay some plans whereby our liberty may
be obtained"
"And where is to be the gatherings"
asked the young patriot eagerly. 81
have little money to offer, for the rapa-
cious Spaniard has robbed my house Of
nearly all that it possessed, but still
retain my sword and a strong right
arm to WELD it. Both are at the serv-
ice of Cuba whenever she may see fit to
claim them"
81 am well assured of that fact,
Valdes, else should never have con-
fded in you. Now, listen. AS you re-
marked tonight, when first put in an
appearance at the calaboose, that 1t
had been some time since had per-
formed in person the guard duty which
is exacted of every citizen and that
there must be some reason for my com
ing this evening, it is very true, and
will make you acquainted with the
| cause"
What is 1t, Francisco? I am all at
tention.'
Then, to begin, 1 knew well it was
Senior Guezala's night in charge. Now,
he is a friend of our party, but not as
ardent one as we might wish. He is
too conservative and over-cautious for
these times. He will not openly es-
pouse our cause, neither will he place
any obstacle In our way that might
otherwise lead to success. We, that is,
my father, the don, and two or three
others whom you know, have prevailed
upon Signor Guezala to absent himself
from duty this night knowing that If he
were not present the work of station
ing the civil guard would devolve upon
me. Now, 1 think can select those Of
our number who may be trusted, and
they shall be assigned for service in
that portion of the city where our lead
ers propose to meet"
THAT is good, that is good" replied
Haas, rubbing his hands joyfully.
who are they? Whom can we trust?
Surely Coras is not of the number"
mo, indeed! That man is more to
be dreaded than the governor general
himself. Here is list. Take 1t; you
are acquainted with every name which
it bears. Read it through, and then
destroy the paper, that it may not be
found to criminate anyone in case we
are detected. 1 want you, Valdes, to
gather these men together and tell
them just what have told you. The
meeting is to be at my fathers house.
Midnight is the hour set for assembly,
and the watchword is Cuba, or
Death Now, my friend, be discreet,
and, above all things, cautious. Place
our guard about the establishment,
ut in such a manner as not to excite
aspicion. Instruct the force to occupy