Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-12

shadows to meet Caldwell. 1t was Villa
lobos, leader of tie insurgents.
Mr. Oglesby crossed the balcony ana
walked slowly down the steps. Caidweii,
with the utmost gravity, INTRODUCED MN "
Il think, Mr. oelesby,'' he said, that
Senior Villalobos will make an admirable
adviser to President Matanyez. AT pres
ent, his excellency is most lily ADVISED. we
will give him an opportunity to remain,
with the further previso that the San Mateo
and Northern railway be free from de-
mands from tribute. Otherwise Vliiaiopos
suggests that it might be advisable IoT nus
excellency and his chief advisers to take
brief trip on board the Psyche, and pc
landed at some healthful port, until things
settled down at the capital
MI Oglesby assured General vlilalopos
of his profound and sincere belief In that
gentlemans ability to handle the situation
The general bowed profoundly and swept
his sombrero low, taking in the group OF
beautiful women on the balcony. Then be
stepped back into the shadows. There were
gutteral words of command and, suddenly,
as If from the very ground, men sprang
into irregular but effective marching
formation. Ned stopped to assure Mr.
Oglesby.
you are absolutely safe here, but will
leave detail if you like
Mr.. Oglesby shook his head.
No, don't rob the poor beggars of their
little fun Well lock up. The boys are
wild to go with YOU
Beryl, Hammersley and Sloane sprang
down the steps and the column moved for
ward.
AS it moved, the New Workers watched
in amazement Where had this struggling
army sprung from? Hundreds upon hun
guerilas seemed to recognize in the New
Workers kindred spirits. for they saluted
gravely as they filed past the balcony
And when the last of them mad disappear
ed down the winding road, the women
turned with sigh and followed Mr..
Oglesby into the deserted palace.
1t was daybreak when Villalobos entered
the capital. The government had drawn up
its array around the palace in the heart of
the city and waited with all the dignity of
n host, anticipating the arrival of dis
tinguished guest Only Domarco, digging
his finger nails into his thin palms. cursed
that he had not been given just a few days
more in which to win the Van TWiller mil
lions. With money a man can buy all
things, even toy railroad into mountain
fastneSS.
The New Workers, save Caldwell, who
knew the temper of the people, looked on
in amaZement at the blOodleSS revolution
at the stoical soldiers of the government in
their glittering uniforms and the illy-clad,
hungry-looking hill men, who would come
into the uniforms and the few perqulsltes
accompanying them-mainly houses and
food.
They saw the white flag of truce swung
out from the palace, and then watched
Wnlie ' llldlODOS cllnDeQ the SluccO SldlT-
case to meet the representatives of his eX-
cellency. With him were half a dozen in
surgents in nondescript garments. When
they once more issued from the palace the
attendant insurgents We're in uniform. VII
lalobos, still in marching clothes, stood on
the balcony and harangued the people. The
soldiers of the government and the insur-
gents cheered together. A new flag was
run up above the palace dome, and mes
senger brought Caldwell a note.
"Villalobos has swept the board he said,
grinnng. Come on. and We'll set the
Psyche in order for pleasure trip in which
Senior MatanyeZ, Domingo and Domarco
will participate
Good heavens, is this all?" exclaimed
Hammersley, in blank amazement.
"Au over" replied Caldwell, filling his
pine. "All Villalobos needed was a little
more moral backing-and a few thousand
rounds of ammunition. The San Mateo and
Northern road supplied both. Come on.
The sooner get those three cockolorums
safe on high seas the less chance there Will
be for bloodshed. They're whimsical lot.
these natives
Two hours later the Psyche turned its
nose seward, and the laborers commenced
to climb up the mountain On the last car
sat the New Workers, each astride case
of water.
The train slowed up before the palace.
and the water was lifted from the cars to
the ground The native labOrers gave vent
to gutteral cheers, Ned Caldwell lifted his
hat, shouted something to them in Spanish
there were more cheers ana the Train HASH
ed out of sight. =
WELL here's your water said Caldwell
to Mr.. Oglesby land L think lfsthe ser
wants have come back from the show, We'll
have breakfast and luncheon together NO
body had time to cook down in the city.
The men. still in sort of maze, climbed
up the stairs and removed the kha1-khais,
which had not seen service other than the
dusty ride, and then they all came down
again and gathered round the breakfast
table set on the balcony.
1t was Hammersley who started the
laugh which grew from ripple to a shout.
We'll if this isn't rich. And every one
of us with a gun hidden under his belt, and
hope of gore seething IN his heart
Just the..t he waiter, a smiling native, APP
preached Ihem bearing aloft silver tank
ard. Mr.. Oglesby rose and filled each COB
let with his own hands.
Hammersley sprang to his feet and held
up his glass.
ITO Senior Caldwell, maker of revolu
lions to order. No notice required. Any
old excuse will do
There was laughter in the voice, but pride
in the speakers eye. Every member of the
party sprang to his feet, and the women
raised their glasses highest of all.
oh l say, don't be SO bally foolish,
Hammersley, said Caldwell flushing I'M
comfortably.
Mr. Oglesby cleared his throat with the
air of one who had something to say.
ITO the Red Cross Spring Water-the only
water worth a revolution. Step up, gentle
men, and buy stock in the company now
being formed. It's bound to go up. It's
the only water for an American gentleman,
the only water good enough for an Ameri-
can woman, God bless hertz
The laughter which followed this toast
dispelled the awkward embarrassment for
Caldwell. He raised his glass, and through
the water clear as crystal he looked at
Marion.
God bless her." he echoed, softly that
none of the merry party heard him. The
end of the road was in sight, and at the
end was Zinc and Love!