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man whose features were concealed be-
hind black mask entered.
AS Ceballos noted the presence of the
newcomer, he stepped quickly forward
with extended hand, remarking as he
did so:
welcome, senori And friend of our
countryl For although may not rec
ognize you behind that covering know
you must be such, else should not be
honored by your presence here at this
hour
you know me well, Don Manuel"
responded the other. "Both as loyal
son of Cuba and friend Of yourself. l
am Castro Vasquez'-with this, the Wis
itor removed his mask, as he continued:
Nor would I have worn this fimsy
gauze had it not been the general re-
quest, but would have met our com
patriots open-faced, as I see you are
about to do"
mo, no, Castro" quickly replied Ce-
| ballos. ''There may be some among us
tonight who have not been thoroughly
tried. 1t is better that the identity OF
| the faithful should be concealed from
such, lest their hearts fail them and
| thew turn recreant in the hour of need
and expose our leaders. Quick, senorl
Cover those noble features, which l
know you long to reveal openly to our
hated enemy and oppressor. Cover, l
pray, for hear the approach of others. "
Scarcely had Vasquez replaced his
mask when several people similarly
disguised entered the room one at
time, each of whom was cordially
greeted by the veteran host.
When the gathering had swelled to
some fifteen in number Don Manuel
called the little meeting to order.
''Senorsr' he began, in rich, sonorous
tones, ''the saints know that there is
not the slightest doubt in my mind
that each and every one of you belong
to and are faithful to our cause, but, as
a matter of protection and to carry out
the rules of the order which we have
sworn to uphold, am bound to re-
quest you to come forward singly and
make the sign upon separate slips OF
paper, which shall be destroyed al
once"
In an instant everyone was upon
their feet and eager to press forward to
obey the bidding of the leader; yet the
perfect decorum BETTING such mo
mentous occasion was observed.
The first patriot who bent over the
table was none other than the out
spoken Castro Vasquez, and he quickly
traced an equi-lateral triangle, with al
apex pointing downward, while in thu
inelosed space he wrote Li6ertds with 1
Z beneath. Thus:
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tionship with the United States will,
we are sure, lead those Hberty-loving
people to be the first to extend a hand
of congratIIlation to us and perhaps
of open assistance, as they have already
done secretly. I am in possession of
letter, borEe by a trusty messenger,
which states that our agents in New
York have succeeded in dispatching
steamer loaded with munitions of war
to our aid. She will proceed slowly
hither, and it is expected five days hence
will be somewhere between the north
ern coast of our island and Salt Key
bank, where we must place pilot on
board to conduct her secretly to some
place where she may be able to dis
charge her valuable cargo without de-
lection by the Spanish officials. If there
are any among you who will volunteer
to perform this service, let them step
forward and reveal their identity to me
and we will confer apart as to the re-
ception, concealment and subsequent
disbursement of the arms"
AS the don finished speaking at least
half-a-dozen men were upon their feet
and pressing forward, eager to render
the requested aid.
Each in turn whispered his name in
Ceballos' ear and then returned to his
scat, but before the last had resumed his
place and ere the chairman could con-
tinue, belated individual, with feat
ures concealed as the others, entered
and unostentatiously remained at the
back of the room.
His presence, however, was noted
only by the don who was about to bid
him welcome, when a second person
came into the apartment and walked
firmly up to the table. Catching the
eye of the presiding officer, the new
conner said in a voice that could be
heard by those present:
Have all here present made the sign
of our order, senor?'
"All, save yourself, and our friend
who preceded you but moment, and
who waits only for an opportunity to
| do So"
At this the latest arrival seized the
pen and quickly inscribed the symbol.
Now, Don Manuel Ceballos, request
him to DO likewise" exclaimed the
patriot, pointing a finger at the in
| dividual in question, who it could now
be seen was greatly agitated, as every
eve in the room was fixed upon him.
you hear, brother!' said the gray
haired Cuban. "You are challenged by
one of our number! Step boldly for
ward and show to us that you have a
right to be present here"
The don had scarcely finished speak
ing when the man turned and sprang
| towards the door. but he had not taken
| two steps before he found himself
| locked in the firm embrace of two men,
two alone of the entire party who, be-
| side the don, were without masks
Valdes Haas and the patriotic mendi
cant, Jose CalvO.
Lifting the intruder from his feet
they hurried him through the room te
| where Don Manuel was standing.
| ''Senors! Behold the traitor!" eS
| claimed Francisco Ceballos, for it wa:
| he who had first thrown down tht
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-17
STORY OF A DIAMOND.
It Was Obtained by a Surgeon from q
Brazilian by Sharp Practice.

It Was Obtained by a Surgeon from a
Brazilian by Sharp Practice.
A rare diamond, weighing nearly four
carats, now in New York, has a re-
markablet4istory. 1t was found, says
the Pittsburgh Dispatch, in the gold
district of Brazil by a native who did
not know its value, but kept it as a
luck" stone. One day while journey
ing to camp of traders with his gold
dust he was bitten by a serpent. APP
plying the antidote known to the peo-
pie Of that country, he proceeded on his
way, but had not gone far when he was
again bitten. He treated himself for
the second wound and continued on his
journey. While STOPPING to drink from
q brook the fangs of snake were fas-
tened in the bag which contained the
stone. On reaching the camp he was
found to be succumbing rapidly to the
effects of the venom, and when ques-
toned by the camp surgeon told how
the snake had seized the bag at his
throat.
The surgeon was permitted to see the
stone, and, suspecting its real charac-
ter, he told the native that it was ex-
tremely dangerous to have 1t about him,
as it attracted venomous reptiles, and
advised him to sink it in the neighbor-
ing brook. The superstitious finder of
the diamond acted upon the suggestion,
and the covetous surgeon, having
watched the proceeding, availed him
self of the first opportunity to fish the
gem from it's hiding place. The dia-
1nond was purchased recently from the
cutter in Europe by Edwin A. Thrall, of
New York
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Smilingly, Don Manuel glanced at
the little slip of paper, then taking it
between the thumb and forefnger OF
his right hand he held it in the flames
of a candle, which burned upon the
table, until it was consumed, then
dropped the charred remains into
metal receptacle at his feet.
One followed another until each mem
Der of the little band had proved his
right to be present.
At the conclusion Of this ceremony,
Don Manuel commenced to unfold
the object for which the assembly was
called together.
Friends, it has become apparent to
our leaders that the time has arrived to
strike another blow against the tyrant.
The people of Cuba are with us almost
to a man; we have only to call them to-
gether and put arms in their hands, to
drive the usurping Spaniards from our
beloved land, back to their own coun-
try across the broad Atlantic. Our
enemy is strong in numbers, weapons
and wealth, but they fight as hirelings,
not as true patriots, who do battle for
their homes, their loved ones, and their
native soil. We have got to make a
bold stand and capture some of the
larger sea-board cities where we shall
be recognized by other nations as an
independent republic. Our close rela-
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"What is it, father, that is on your
mind? Why rests that cloud upon your
brow? Tell me, is it because your
isabel is about to leave the house of her
childhood for that of another?"
"No, no, child!'' quickly responded
Don Manuel, as he fondly stroked the
glossy locks. mo, no; you are to wed
noble and upright man, one whom 1
shall be proud to receive into my fam
lily. 1t is not that. Matters of political
Importance engross my attention! We
are soon to strike blow for liberty.
But on that point keep silent. You
must leave 4ne now, my darling, for
soon some of our noblest citizens are to
Join me here, and discuss the means
whereby we can overthrow our OPP
pressors."
81 would that were man that I
might be admitted to your council. But,
father, be cautious, for the Spaniards
may have spies in our very household. :"
Never fear, daughter. None but
true and trusted patriots will be Of our
party. Now hasten to your chamber,
for hear footsteps approaching''-and
the father bent and imprinted fervent
kiss upon his child's brow.
Isabel returned the salute and left
the apartment just as the door at the
further end of the room opened and
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-17
Women In Russia.

Russia, so far behind other countries
in Europe in other respects, is at all
events in advance as regards its treat
ment of women, of which there is just
now another illustration. By imperial
ukase it has been settled that in future
women physicians may practice every
where within the Russian empire, pro-
vided they wear a badge SUPPLIED by
the crown, indicative of their calling.
Moreover, women are to enjoy special
privileges on practicing in female hos
pitfalls, as we'll as charitable institu-
tions, gymnasia and schools for young
women. Finally, the ulase lays down
special regulations for the appearance
and giving evidence in court of female
physicians, so that womanly modesty
shall not be outraged by some imperti-
nent cross-examiner.
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gauntlet, and reaching forward he tore
the mask from before the face of the
trembling wretch.
"Look! TITS Felipe Coras. A viper,
nurtured on the soil of Cuba, who would
turn to sting the breast that sucked
him! Say, comrades, what shall be his
fate?''
kill him! kill him. was heard on
all sides of the apartment, while
poniards glistened in the dim light Of
the candles.
''Stay, senors, stay" called the don'
shielding the miserable creature with
his own noble form. Would you con-
taminate my house with the blood Of a
despicable spy? Leave him to me, and
rest assured will yield you good ac-
count of his keeping! Now, friends,
1 pray you, disperse quietly. You are
all made acquainted with the business
of this meeting, and those who can ex-
tend aid, call upon me individually at
an early hour.
Farewell, senors! Francisco, 1 in
trust this creature to your care. Look
that he does not escape"
"You may be sure that he will be safe
in my keeping, father" and as the
young Cuban and his two friends
dragged their prisoner away, the little
band of patriots issued forth into the
gray light of early morning and silently
sought their homes.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-17
CHAPTER v.

CHAPTER v.
THE MEETING OF THE PATRIoTs-THE TRAP
SPRUNG.
1t will now be necessary to retro
grade slightly and take the reader
within the luxuriantly furnished dwell
ing of the don at the hour set for
meeting.
In a spacious, high-studded, airy
room sat gentleman whose snowy
locks showed plainly that he had long
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-17
WaterbQryFirGA Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES.
4Corner Willow and West Main streets.
6-Exchange Place.
12-Rogers & Bro. !
14-East Main street and Wolcott road.
15-Corner Cherry and East Main.
21-Horse car railroad stables (private.)
23-Iron bridge, West Main.
24-Waterbury Brass Co (private.(
25-Corner johnson and Watervilles
26-Corner Prospect and Grove.
27-Junction North Main, Grove anu
North Elm.
29-Waterbury Manufacturing Co (private
32-Corner Washington and South Main.
34-Waterbury Buckle Co (private.)
35-Benedict & Burnham Co (private.)
Waterbury Watch Co (private)
38-Corner of Grand and South Main.
42-Corner of Union and Franklin.
43-Scovill Manufacturing Co (private.)
45-Corner Clay and Mill.
46-No Hose house, Baldwin street.
47-Corner Dublin and Doolittle alley.
312-Corner Meadow and Bank.
314--Corner Meadow and Cedar.
321-Plume & Atwood Go private).
3S3-Holmes, Booth & Haydens (private.)
324-No4 Hose house, Brooklyn.
813-Randolph & Cloves.
SIGNALS.l
One stroke IL MI.
One stroke calls the superintendent OF
fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
Tw, 'iugle strokes, fire out or fire under
control, used as recall:
eral a1arm.
Fifteen strokes Quick and repeat calls
out the militia.
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS.
Be particular and remain at the box and
direct the firemen to the fire.
Do not pull the hook if the hrebeli or
small bell in the box is striking, as that
indicates an alarm has already been given;
Be particular to remain at the box until
the arrival of an officer of the fire depart
ment. who will release the key, or, If cir
cumstances will net permit remaining, then
the proper officer will return the key to
the holder as soon as convenient.
Always give the alarm from the box
nearest to the fire.
Be sure and close the door before leav-
ing the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-17
CHAPTER VI.
A E0nTE cAHDTETru

The third day after the events record
ed in the last chapter, trim, schooner
rugged yacht of about seventy-five tons
burden. passed out by Moro castle, that
grim and forbidding pile of masonry
which guards the entrance to the har-
Dor of Havana.
Upon the quarterback of the little
craft paced her owner, Castro Vasquez,
while at her wheel stood a weather.
beaten son of Neptune, a Cuban coast
pilot.
The crew of the vessel, however, bore
little resemblance to the conventional
sailor, save perhaps in their costumes,
and the manner in which they per-
formed their work, if seen by profess
sional mariners, would have caused the
latter to denounce them as ''land-lub-
bers''
Nor would the seamen have been
far astray In their estimate, that is,
barring the ''lubber" part, for not one
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passed the meridian of life, although
the piercing eye and erect bearing indi-
Gated that he had not in the least lost
the vitality and fire of youth.
His face was clean-shavcn, save
heavy dropping gray mustache, and
his costume was of somber black. This
was the master of the establishment,
and one of the most ardent Cuban pa
triots, Manuel Ceballos.
Seated upon a low ottoman at his
feet was young girl, with regular
features, dark, flashing eyes, and hair
the hue of which would rival ravens
wing. She was not more than seven
teen, but had the grace and dignity OF
a woman of moro mature years.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-17
OUR ADVERTISERS.

Clothing, Furnishings, Etc.
Waterbury Oae Price Co,
D. Hawley,
Cooperative Tailoring Co,
J. B. Mullings,
M. Kaiser & Co.
Boston Clothing Co.
Dry Goods, Millinery, Etc.
E. T. Turner,
Miller & Peck,
I. Chase,
Reid & Hughes,
Conlon Fr)s.
Boots, shoes, Rubber Goods.
E. J. Finn,
Damon & Shippy,
W. L. Dcu ylas,
G.. R. Dodge,
Furniture, Etc.
Waterbury Furniture Co,
j. M. Burial,
Elkins & Wake,
Groceries, Feed, Etc.
John B. Vallee,
W. N. Laid,
Comeau, Blanchette & Co.
Teas, Coffees, Etc.
Great A. & P. Tea Co,
Union Tea Co,
]. F. Phelan,
Butter, Eggs, Cheese.
Boston Butter House,
Drugs and Medicines.
Brooklyn Drug store,
James E. Rowe,
J. P. Nugent,
West End Drug store,
Peoples Drug store,
G. K. Kilbride & Co,
B. Bossidy.
Tobacco and Cigars.
Paul Asheim,
Dentistry.
DR. Ryder,
New York Dental Parlors.
Watches and Jewelry.
Lake Strobel & Co,
H. G. Chatfeld,
Hardware, Etc.
D. B. Wilson,
F. B. Field,
P. j. Bolan,
Bakery.
Kelly, the Baker.
Trott, Lawton & Co.
Brennan, the Baker.
Penmanship.
P. E. Holly,
LaundrIes.
E. R. Davis & Co,
Wall Paper, Painting.
L. F. Haase,
Valentine Bros,
Pianos, Musical Merchandise.
briggs & Smith Co,
Dye House.
H. M. Kelly,
Insurance, Etc.
F. A. Granniss,
T. J. Moran.
New and Second Hand House.
M. Ehrlich,
Railroads.
N. Y, N. H. & H.
N. Y. & N. E.
M. w. & G. R.
Restaurants.
Charles Durand,
Kingsley & Burke,
Amusements.
Jean Jacques,
S. BOIL,
Undertaking.
John Moriarty,
J. M. Burial & Co,
w. F. York.
Physicians and Surgeons.
DR. G. w. S. Frost,
DR. Gill,
| Real Estate.
| D. H. Tierney,
| T. J. Moran.
Sample Rooms.
| James E. Watts,
| T. H. Hayes,
| James W. Hodson,
Harvey Brothers,
John Nolan,
| w. H. Casey.
"The Windsor" J. G. Srahan.
Collins & Magner.
w. L. Fruin.
Coal and Wood.
Miller & Strickland & Co,
City Lumber and Coal Co,
M. Kennedy,
A. Dallas, r10wefS'
W.. J. Snow,
Hellmann & Kipp,
Paper.
R. E. Hitchcock & Co,
Carpets and .Upholster1ng.
Elkins & Wake,
E. w. Unholtz,
L. Schulke,
Proprietary Medicines.
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compoun
Novelty Store.
I. H. Kamak,
Shorthand and Typewriting.
] Miss II. L, Mattoon,
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PENMANSHIP.
Prof. HOIleV

Teaches every pupil to write fine rapid
business hand in q course of 10 private
lessons and NO FAILURES.
All kin 3 of pen work executed in tn
h chest degree Of the art 167 Bank Be
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-07-17
THE EVENING, DEMOCRAT

Is for sale every day: att theslfollowing
places
Martin Bergin, South Main street.
w. F. Dillon, East Mainl street.
E. w. Ensign, North Main street.
q. N. Ellis, Bank street.
Baumgartner Bros, Bank street.
Partree's Drug Store, Bank street.
Winchell's News Room, Bank street.
Mrs. Casey, Bank street.
P. j. Bossidy, Bank street.
John Richie, South Main street
James E. Roe, Baldwin street.
Peoples Drug Store, Baldwin street.
Thomas Costello, Bank st.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-07
The Great nacer Firenzi Ipjured.

New York. June Cd. b Haggins'
great mare, Firenzi, the conqueror of The
Kingston, Teuny and every other high
class thoroughbred save her own stable
companion, Salvador, has likely broken
down. The fast racer hit her leg while
working for the New York handicap,
which is to be run at Morris Park this
afternoon. and it now looks rs though sne
would never race again. The veterinary
who examined her did not give Matt Burns,
her trainer, much encouragement, but the
latter is 10th to admit that the mare has
raced for the last time. Her starting in
the Suburban Handicap, in which she was
an equal favorite with Tenny, is now out
of the question. but every effort will be
made to patch the mare up later in the sea-
son, as she could win a great deal of money.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-07
BLAINE'S COURSE
On Canadian Keciprocity-He said Moth
ing and Sawed Wood.

ToRoYTO, June 6.-The Globe (Liberal)
reviews the reprocty correspondence at
length and says: at is needless to repeat
that ourambassadors returned from Wash
ington empty handed. Even Sir Charles
with his strong powers of imagination
failed to detect any symptoms in Mr.
Blaine Of desire to enter upon Il renewal
of the treaty of 1854. Mr.. Blaine seems to
have devoted himself assiduously to say
ing nothing. He had written Mr.. Banter
a letter, and they had read it, He was
dealing with men who had perverted the
facts of the situation, and were pledged
against the only for of recipro
city which he regarded as equitable.
What could a man do under such circum-
stances but hold his tongue and wonder in
wardlv. Sir Charles processes TO think
there is good reason to hope that fair ar
rangement may be made in October, Yes,
in October or at any other time, always
provided that our ministers do not go there
with their minds made up to prevent
Americans from giving their cheap sugar,
cheap coal oil, cheap cotton, and creap
iron, steel, barbed wire, binding twine,
etc, in exchange for an illimitable open
ing for the natural products of Canada.
That it would be fatal to every chance of a
treaty and that it would be gross Outrage
upon the Canadian people will be denied
by no one outside of the class now empow-
cred by law TO force those articles upon us
at eXorbitant prices
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-07
BACKED BT A SYNDICATE.
Statements Concerning Suits to Break
Stewards Will.

New York, June 6.-Some of the most
startling disclosures ever made in relation
to the seemingly endless litigations over
a. Z. Stewards ,c3lliOns are promised in
connection with the suit brought by the
Irish claimants To recover their alleged
portion OF the dead merchants fortune.
These disclosures are summed up IN the
announcement that syndicate, composed
of men in this city and Boston, has been
formed for the purpose Of pushing the
claims of the Irish claimants and that the
members of the syndicate are bearing, and
will bear, all the expenses of the litigation,
merely as speculation, hoping TO be re-
compensed should the contest be sue
cessful.
Further, it is said that this syndicate
has been selling stock at the rate of Sl,500
for every $50, coo that may be recovered if
the will is broken. That is, for every
81. 800 put up by the spectators $4,000 will
come back to them if the will is broken.
Counsel for eX-Judge Hilton are author
ity for these startling announcements, and
they say that on FridaXpeXt they will dis
close to Judge Lacombe, in the United
States Circuit Court, the gigantic con-
spiracy on the part of the syndicate. They
also say that William p. Smith, formerly
Mrs. Stewards coachman, and beneficiary
bv her will to the extent of about $4,000,
is in collusion with the members OF the
syndicate in the conspiracy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-07
BIG MEETING
OF THE MINERS OP TIE KANAWHA VALLEY
TOMORROW.
They Will Assemble to Show Their Appreciation Of
Members Of the Legislature Who Passed Laws
for Their BeDeft-The Operators Will
Defy the Law-LockQut
Probable.

Special 7steoraua 10 the Sunday Register.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, June 6.-Monday
will witness one of the largest miners
meetings ever held in Kanawha Valley.
The new anti-scrip and scres ming laws 90
into effect on that day, and the miners will
meet here. several thousand strong,
to ratify the laws and show
their appreciation of the efforts
of judge Ferguson, Gen. Watts,
and the other Democrats who succeeded in
passing these laws in their interests. The
two gentlemen named above, John b. Rae,
National President of the United Mine
Workers of America; Hon. john Mcbride,
Labor Commissioner of Ohio, and others
will address the meeting. 1t is also prob
able that Monday will witness general
shut down of all the mines in the kanawha
and New River Valley.
The mine operators have resolved not TO
obey the new laws and to test their constl-
tutionality. The miners, confident OF
ultimate victory, have decided to continue
work as heretofore, bat TO prosecute the
operators for every violation Of the new
laws. They will not strike, but if thore is'
a lockout, will hold the operators response
bic -,
? The operators it is understood, Will
close down, but one company, which will
proceed to violate the new laws aud get
a test case ia the courts. Both sides are
anxious TO have the laws tested. The op-
orators, because they claim the laws
work hardship on them, and are
unconstitutional. The miners because
they claim the laws are constitutional ana
they want the matter settled at once, as 10
whether or not the operators nave all
pledged themselves not to obey the laws
and to stand together on the result.
The miners will not permit any violation
of the laws to go unprosecuted, and what
seems to be the inevitable result is gen
eral shutdown. This would effect from
1000 to 5000 men.