Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
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Isl, 81, senori ! heard the counter
sign given by cnch applicant for admis
sion, and II was Cuba or DEATH
"Ah! Jose, you have indeed brough
me welcome news. Now, at last, shall
be able to turn the father and son o
the proud house OF Ceballos over to tn
cxecutioner, or force the proud Isade
to be mine"
but that Is not all, scnor." went or
the spy, as though he had not heard the
remark OF Coras and was anxious to
still further intrench himself in the
good graces OF his employer.
well, well, fool Why hesitates
speak quiclsly man! While we are
bnbbiing here the traitors may escape. 4"
Have patience, senorl The guests
81 the don will remain where they are
housed now until tho gray streaks Of
dawn cause the street lamps OF Havana
10 grow dim. While / was standing
concealed by a sharp angle Of the wall
overheard two Of the men in the com
pany talking together as they awaited
the answer to their knock. There Is to
be little business transacted tonight, ;
remarked one. we are simply called
together to make arrangements for the
gathering OF our forces at some place
On the coast, whore quantity of arms
is expected TO be landed from Amer
ica.'''
well, well, Josef You have gone
far beyond my utmost expectations!
Here are u few more pinsters. Take
theml But mind, you do not breathe a
word Of what you have seen or heard
tonight to n living soul"
calyo accepted the money, though
had It been light enough an expression
81 disgust might have been seen fitting
across his not unhandsome features.
Then, with an 'adios, scnor!" he hur-
iied away.
coras was now in possession of what
seemed 70 him most valuable informa-
lion; but he was for few moments at
:, loss how TO take the best advantage
Of il for the discontinue of his enemy
Had II not been for the latter part OF
Jose's artfully rendered report he would
have ut once communicated with the
Of the Spanish guard and
swooped down upon the little band Of
patriots, but the prospects of more inn
Dertant capture In the near future de-
'errcd himfrom so doing.
Though an arch villain, the man was
no coward, and Francisco Ceballos had |
Irad his character correctly when he /
iivinea that the conspirator would be
likely 10 present himself in person at
Ikc rendezvous Of the insurgent lead
srs.
lis the only thing that can do
ortts muttered to himself Jose says
'eadily see what that was for. The
sait is not yet ripe enough 10 be
tucked, each one is afraid of the
'thcr, and dare not disclose his idcnti-
n; 50 armed with the countcrsign,
nd face concealed, | may safely be-
ORG one of the party, learn their
ccrcts, and escape detection. Yes,
wi DO it, SO saying, the renegade
'aban hurried to his hotel TO don u
isguise.
dose caiyo, however, did not seek
be wrctched abode which he called
is home, but rctraced his steps to the
7hteht' VI tit &tbAlioS- his Time
e did not attempt to conceal himself,
ut walked slowly past the high,
eehed, and grated doorway, having as
et hardly made up his mind what
,nrse TO pursue.
lie had proceeded. perhaps, dozen
'ds, when he was suddenly confronted
: Francisco and his friend Valdes.
he recognition was instantaneous and
utual.
What say YOU, JOSEF asked the lat
r. /" Has the fish swallowed the bait9"
II think he has, senior. for he seemed n
ghly clnted over the report which l h
ought him.
III l. WELL" answered Francisco. n
Now, senior, we will separate and "
aw apart that we may the better d
atch this miserable specimen OF hui
M verinin walk into our trap. Stray c.
i too far, Caigo, for Cuba may have o,
j some further duty for you to per- v
rm.' h
Isl, 81. senior. The call for Jose Cali h
5 services shall not be given twice"
ii with this the three young snen re
iced themselves Ia such positions that sc
~ could observe all who entered OF al
I the residence of Don Manuel. IL
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