Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-06-30


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 1t was carried on
In whispers.
What is it, Francisco, that is troub-
ling you? Fear not to make confidant
of me-"
Nor do I, for you are my dearest
friend, and by the repeated Inquiries as
to your welfare by my fair sister Isabel
predict that some day valdcs Haas
will bear closer relationship. But to
this business. 1t Is secret, however.
and one that is dearer than life TO every
true Cuban" .,.~.~.. ,,~--ssA--...'
"Ahl see. Our leaders are prepared
TO make another move for liberty"
Hist! Speak lower" replied Fran
cisco, cautiously I'VE nre 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 gathering?"
asked the young patriot eagerly. II
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 strong right
arm to WELD it Both are at the serv-
&C OF Cuba whenever she may see fit to
lain them"
II am well assured of that fact,
'aldes, else should never have con-
ided In you. Now, listen. As you re-
marked tonight, when / first put in an
ppearance at the calaboose, that it
ad been some time since l had per-
ormed in person the guard duty which
exacted OF every citizen and that
here must be some reason for my com
~ this evening, it is very true, and 1
MI make you acquainted with the
ause."
what is it, Francisco? I am all at
,ntion."
Then, to begin, knew well it was
enor Guezala's night in charge. Now,
is a friend Of our party, but not as I
rdent one as we might wish. He is
20 conservative and over-cautious for
iese times. He will not openly es-
ouse our cause, neither will he place ,
ny obstacle in our way that might
therwise lead to success. We, that is,
y father the don, and two or three J
hers whom you know, have prevailed =
pom Signor Guczala to absent himself
ON duty this night, knowing that if he }
ere not present the work of station
g the civil guard would devolve upon y
Q. Now, ! think ] can select those of
lr number who may be trusted, and !
ey shall be assigned for service in
at portion of the city where our lead
S propose to meet" {
That is good, that Is good" replied c
lzas, rubbing his hands joyfully. !,
Who are they? Whom can we trust?
rely Coras is not of the number" n
No, indeed That man is more to O
dreaded than the governor general
nself. Here is a list. Take it; YOU
. acquainted with every name which u
bears. Read it through, and then n
stroy the paper, that it may not be Ii
md to crimiuate anyone in case we
} detected. / want you, Valdes, to h.
Their these men together and tell ST.
IN just what have told You. The To-
citing is to be at my fathers house. y
might is the hour set for assembly, pl
! the watchword is Cuba, OF
ath.' Now, my friend, be discreet
!, above all things, cautious. Place
II guard about the establishment
in such a manner as not to excite
picion. Instruct the force to occupy -"-