Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-03

sesSed was new element in San Juan,
md from the way in which he starred
it was evident that in due course Of
line, say, ten years. If nothing hap
oened to overturn matters something
is always occurring in these torrid mt
lie republics-he bade fair to own the
whole community, which shows what
push and enterprise may accomplish
when properly applied.
Ten years was long time to wait
he had calculated on half that period
when he could go back to London and
pay W old scores.
And then it occurred to Jack to par
TALLY take his friend the general into
his confidence, and tell him how neces-
sary it was that he should roll the ball
of fortune faster, in order that the re-
suit should be hastened.
Brave Barrajo had met danger when
it appeared about to overwhelm him
with steady front and flashing
blade.
He was equal to the occasion now.
Slapping Jack most heartily on the
back, he winked his left eye mysteri-
ously, and, looking cautiously around
to see that they were alone, whispered
hoarsely:
"Carrambai Make your mind easy,
senor-it is all arranged-the train is
laid and at the proper time the match
will be applied-then comes the explo-
sion, and, poufi there you are In a
jumpl One thing tell me, Senior Jack,
how long you have been in San Jose
on Gautarican soil?"
Jack figured it out. Just six months
to-morrow-how time has flown, and
l have only made a start" he said
slowly.
The general rubbed his hands to-
gether in almost delirious joy.
six months-it is quite enough.
You shall be made a citizen to-mor-
row."
"Is it positively necessary" dubi-
ously.
Undoubtedly So" came the prompt
reply.
Then l submit-any sacrifice so
that l may attain the end to which |
aspire"
"Madre do Diosl You will not call
it a sacrifice, Senior Jack, when you
learn what feast of good things is
being prepared for you. Never was
man more favored by fortune, l
swear"
Jack smiled and shook his head.
"Ahi you speak in enigmas, gen
eral."
"Soon-soon all will be made plain
Wait, have patience; your loftiest
dream of pomp and power could not
attain to what awaits the friend and
preserver of Pedro Barrajo. l do not
forget can never forget" with a
gesture of vehemence.
We'll, place myself in your hands,
my general" Overton felt compelled to
say, having concluded to go the whole
thing. once started.
Aha! you are wise-you will bless
me to your dying day. Love, power,
fortune. all shall be yours. The vow
is recorded. One thing l must beg of
you, Senor Jack. 1t is this. IT. some
night, after tomorrow, you should hear
commotion in San Jose, shots fred
and loud cheers from the army, pray
do not show yourself upon the street
until | call upon you
"Ah! prospects of another revolu-
tion, suppose?"
"Hushl Not so loud, please. Robla-
dos spies may be about-they suspect
something is in the wind. No, it is
not Montejo this time-he is a dead
herring in Gautarican politics now.
Ask no more questions. only wait and
see; great events are on the eve of
transpiring- You promise-goodi Go
your way, my dear friend, and prepare
for a grand surprise. Silencel" and
with his finger on his lips the remark
able general bowed, and mounting his
horse galloped toward the barracks.
leaving Overton a badly puzzled man
After that mysterious warning from
Barrajo, Jack was exceedingly careful
how he strayed from his domicile aft
er old Helios dipped his glowing face
in the western sea and the black pail
of night descended upon gay San Jose.
For he placed great confidence in the
general, and that worthy's directions
had been SO very direct and explicit
they could not be mistaken.
His reward came.
1t was the fourth night after the
flower procession, and San Jose had in
a measure calmed down-that is, re-
sumed the normal condition that
ma rIxad tho raccino of aar1.x o,,o.sz-~