Arizona republican., 1902-07-06

spy. The permission was reluctantly | given by General Gomez. | We started out, Ramon and I. and | headed for Santiago, for in the eastern part of the island he was unknown and | there was less danger of his being seen and recognized. After many perils we | managed to reach Santiago and Ra- mon was impressed into the Spanish service. l took up my residence in Santiago and so ingratiated myself in l the good graces of the Spanish author | ities that they looked on me as loyal | to the queen as themselves. I was en- dowed by nature with countenance not displeasing." She blushed furi- | ously at the declaration and hesitated 1 for a moment before proceeding: and l used the gift to good advantage. managed to gather much inforfna tion that was invaluable to General Garcia. who was operating in this neighbor- hood with q small army. Ramon showed such zeal in his military duties that he won promotion and was also in a position to render the most valuable aid to the cause.
 "A couple of months ago my brother was ordered to Fl Caney, the place you have just escaped from, and I fol- lowed him there. The Spaniards gave me license to roam the country at will for 1 managed to bring in much false information regarding the movements of the Cubans and I came to be re- garded by the Spaniards as their best spy.
 Ramon in the meantime was pro- noted to a sergeancy and was one of the most trusted soldiers in the garri- son.
 When l heard that two Americans had been captured as spies I deter mined to effect your release if il were possible. I urged the commandante to give you a clean cell and allow you the fresh air that was necessary for your existence, shut up as you were in that vile den. The commandante was curious as to the reason why I took such an interest in two Ameri- can pigs, and I replied for the sake of humanity. You were doomed to be shot and it was necessary to keep you alive for the occasion. The command ante said it was not necessary as you were to be tried and shCt the next morninfg after you were brought in. I pleaded with him to postpone the exc cution for few days as I was in posi-
  sarding the movements of the Ameri- can army. He knew I had good req sons for all requests I might make and conceded to my wishes.
 When that traitor Morris came into the garrison and renounced his ale glance to your army, I immediately used my charms on him to such good effect that he is now my devoted slave"
 She laughed at the recollection of on with her sucry.
 "Deterr.;ined to effect your escape took Ramon into my cofidence. He urged me to wait until tonight as he was to be the sergeant of the guard and would make the attempt easy of accomplishment.
 We had it arranged so that when the officer of the day inspected your cell at nj l.t sht and returned to the guard house, Ramon was to steal the keys and open your cell. As sergeant Of the guard he could inspect the sen- tries as often as he thought proper and that was the reason there was no difficulty in getting you out of prison hut to get you out of the garrison was the main difficulty.
 When all was arranged I went to the commandante and requested a pass stating that I was going to reconnoiter l the American lines and wanted to take one man with me. The pass was given without any suspicion. and attiring myself in this suit of clothes l passed through the lines followed by my faithful henchman. I left him at a place about three miles from here and told him that I would join him at day | light.
 "Can you guess who it is ?" she asked rcguishly. Without waiting for a re- | ply she continued:
 Tt is your dear friend who was so | anxious to attend your execution, | Senor Norris.
 With an oath Willie leaped to his feet.
 Gro be continued next SundayD