The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-12-29
CHRISTMAS IN THE JUNGLE

of the sentres moving about and the call of the
night birds in the jungle.
Private Calkns just beginning to wonder
when relief would come when he heard a rustling
noise in the brake. He stopped instantly, brought
his rifle forward and peered into the darkness
"What'n thunder's that?" calculated the
startled sentry.
Hist. I'm amigo" came a voice from the
darkness
Then come out into the open hands up"
commanded Calkins, cooking his rifle and throw
ing the butt to his shoulder.
In response to his command 1.-THE figure
walked out, hands up.
The figure stopped, just close enough for Cal
kins to see that it Filipino clad in suit
OF soiled linen, hands aloft and a smile upon
his face.
whats your business, eh?" growled Calkins.
I'm Captain Enrique Anado," said the Fill
pino, speaking in purest English. Il would like
TO speak to the officer in command.
Calkns puzzled. He didn't know exact
y what to do-whether to the camp,
whether quiz his visitor a little further.
is on nna OF the Dand m
a truce for twenty-four hours. Take me to your
commander
What's up, Calkins," queried the voice of
Lieutenant Glider.
please come here lieutenant replied Cal
kns. Here's little dago who he's
arrange truce
Lieutenant Glider stepped forward and peered
into the face of the stranger.
Well what is it," he asked.
Il am Captain Analdo,' said the visitor. Il
command the detachment you are pursuing I
Christ day, is it not? why, then should we be
the of that blessed day."
Why at ALP muttered the lieutenant to
himself Then aloud: And you propose what?"
see?" ' '0'
The Filipino's fingers pointed and following
the direction Glider could see the socks of his
command waving against the starlit skyline.
The blessed Christmas time" repeated the
Filipino officer. Let observe it."
but how" asked Glider
Il will give signal to OF my men who
is near. He will join I will remain host
camp There my will give presents-fruit,
tobacco. cigars, baskets little things for Christ
stockings for your men. Tomorrow we eat to-
gether. At sunset we go. At midnight the truce
ends Then fight if so it seems proper"
The little brown mans voice quivered with
excitement.
We'll, this rum co. said Glider. But
guess I'll be safe if he remains here. If I don't
get back in fifteen minutes, Calkns, arouse the
camp Captain Analdo, accept your Offer But
if anything happens to me what my men will do
to you will be plenty. Wait until bring
Calkins saluted. the Filipino officer sat down
upon the ground and Glider walked back and
shook O'Brien by the shoulder
Wake up, O'Brien; but don't make sound
"Phwat's up murmured the wide-awake
soldier.
Come and I'll show you.'
OBrien was quickly made familiar with the
Filipino's proposition and with a grin remarked:
.-oi guess you don't take no chances; lieu
tenant. 1t wouldn't be healthy FIR me little brown
friend here t. let ony harm come t. yez.
Your officers life is safer than it
hour ago, SIR said Analdo, stiffly.
Signal your man. said Glider tersely.
The signal given, and instantly another
Filipino emerged from. the brake, hands aloft.
Jose, conduct the Americana to camp, and
return with him in fifteen minutes. God be with
you, sir And Analdo gave salute which the
American officer returned.
In fifteen minutes, Calkins," said Glider. eff
not-well, you know