The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-04-27
~ ~ T. Race for Freedom !:
A CUBAN STORY OF TODAY.

There was a chance for him at last,
chance to show his mettle. and co deed
of heroism for the cause.
Manuel! HUMANITARIAN he cried. the
spirit of very manhood flashing from his
eyes do you want to help the Senior
Julio?"
The two servants answered eagerly in the
affirmative.
"Buenot" said Jose "T'hen bring me his
horse from the stable. and-you. Manuel
help him. Not a word to the sonora, my
mother. Quick, for Gods sake. be quick!
They would have demonstrated, but he
hurried them forth upon their several mis-
sions. Then, Fastening to the lookout room
he persuaded his mother to descend.
IAN will be wel." he said Julio will
escape"
You sure, my SOM"
Yes, mother quite sure. You must not
be found in the lookout. What would the
Spaniards say If they found you on the
watch"
THAT is true Which way has Julio
gomez"
lie will go by the cane brake to the sea
Our little boat is in Andro's cove. He can
coast out of harms way"
The Sonora dArroyo seated herself in the
cool reception room, behind the jaloses.
ready to receive the expected Spaniards.
Then Jose stole out to the rear veranda-
Juan-M Maria was there with Julios black
horse, ready saddled, and old Manuel with
great, starring eyes standing breathless-
ly by.
Now. Juan Maria" he said still with
the lips of boy. 'go down TO the old
sugar house near the gates. Tell the
Senior Julio that all is safe; and tell him
to fly through the cane brake to the cove
at Andres, wnere our boat is waiting.
and where do you 60 senor?
"I?' said Jose. vauting into the black
horses saddle
ere the servants could grasp the bride,
Il 80 to fight for cuba libre.'
".
In an instant he was gone: and they
heard the quick "thud-thud" OF the black
steed's hoofs on the sun-baked turf.
What was the daring project which
had occurred to Jose? Simply this: lie
hoped. by personating another. to at
tract the Spaniards in pursuit OF him
self and thus give Julio 4 chance TO es-
PATRIOTS Well he knew the risk he in
volved. but the blood of heroes ran IN
his veins ami not FOR a moment was ne
daunted. Straight across the sugar held
he went-the black horse. rested and we'll
fed. racing gallantly Into the belt OF
palms beyond the plantation they plungeu
and then, for that first time Jose drew
rein. and continued more slowly. His OBJ
ject not 10 pierce through the span
ish lines, for that would BE- impossible hut
rather TO draw away from the Slue TO-
W. I'd the sea the soldiers posted IN that
direction If ne could induce them 70
pursue him the coast would be clear for
Julio to the cove Of Andres:
"Altc, Queu vive," senuners voice
rang out from among the palms on the
hillslOpe toward the sea
without answering the challenge jose
tugred at the black horses rein and sent
him carrerng madly to the right. Ihere
was a sharp report and bullet whizzed
past among the trees
Then behind him he heard the SOUND
of horses gallopinS Hurrah; me GU
posts on the side towards the sea were
cavalrvmen. They would naturally pur-
she him. and there would be a gap in
the ring for Julio.
Alto -
Arain the warning shout: again the
ranid turn 10 the right. and again the
ring Of a rifle bullet. Jose threw himself
SIDEWAYS in tho saddle rs he had seen
rriio 10 nj exercise. shouts rose behind
Io heard the sentries calling TO one an
other. ''To the right to the right! lie
has gone TO the right
Then a loud, commanding voice rose
over the tumult: 1T is he! | know the