The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
CHAPTER XIV.
a Sweet PARTING.


arms about Holton's neck. There was
nola, and neither was there any pos
sibiity Of misunderstanding the hold
(which the spy had gained over these
| men.
Holton, pale but determined, sought
| to disengage the girls hands, while
the men dragged gently at her arms
At this juncture q stern voice arose
above the confusion.
Men. put up your weapons. What
is this?"
General Garcia, accompanied by sew
eral OF his staff, broke through the
group of Cubans and stopped near the
little knot about Holton and the girl
"Garcia!" A cheer arose, but the
general stilled 1t with his hand.
Men," he said IL have been a wit
ness OF your deliberations. I can as
sure you that your fusillade will be
unnecessary, because 1t will not be
needed. Your plot. beg to assure
you. has failed. Senor Cesnola."
He beckoned two of his staff, who
advanced and placed their hands upon
the spy's shoulders. He was trembling
now, and words failed his parched
tongue.
The general waved his hand imperi-
ously.
You gentlemen will return to your
commands. Every one OF you. Mr..
Holton, you will go back TO your
camp am glad to have been OF
service TO you. Miss La Tossa will
return to her estate-and remain
there As for you"--he faced Ces-
nola-"I shall deal with you tomor-
row. Take him TO my headquarters
and let him be closely confined"
Several soldiers stepped forward
and hastily bound the spy's arms.
Miss La Tossa ran up and kissed the
general ON the cheek. He patted her
shoulder with paternal affection.
Then, calling two of his men, he d.
rected them to escort the girl through
the secret trail to her fathers estate.
When Holton awske Garcia had left
the tent, but he soon returned, and
with a smile asked his guest how he
had slept Holton thanked him, and
assured hbm his slumber had been
sound.
As they talked thus an officer ap-
peared, and. saluting. addressed Gar
cia formally.
The prisoner has no complaint to
make of your decision, but asks your
leniency In one respect"
in what respect?" asked the gen.
eral.
He asks that he may be shot In
stead of hanged"
Garcia reflected a moment Then
he made little gesture.
Very wen." he decided at length.
| The officer saluted and walked hasti-
ly away.
! WHO was the prisoner" asked Hob
| ton.
Jose Cesnola." was the reply.
Hardly had he spoken when the
whiplike report OF several rifles broke
the silence of this beautiful sunlit
morning. Garcia lowered his head
Holtou looked vacantly into space.
And so, he thought, has passed the
waiter of the New Willard.
Holton's return to the American
trenches was signalized by an honor
that brought adequate reward, with
interest, for all that he had gone
through. This was a dispatch for him
from the secretary of the navy an
nouncing his advancement ten mum
bers for meritorious service at Tampa
and containing also information thai
congress had voted him the congress
sional medal OF honor for gallantry In
notifying the North Atlantic squadron
OF the intentions OF Cervera's squad
ron.
An event OF the next day was thu
return OF Hobson from Santiago. II
company with six sailors who ha'
been captured with him. Holtol
pressed forward and Joined in tn
cheers of the regulars as this quiet
faced young man rode through thei
, ranks on the way TO Siboney after al
Imprisonment of more than five weeks
He had performed a deed OF sis
, nal gallantry. deed which will liv
as long as the annals OF the American
1 navy live. and as the years 60 vii
1 grow only the brighter.
> The days went on. IL now SCENE
[ assured that the surrender was but
= matter OF short time, and Holto
e spent the period in enjoying a vel
\ earned rest.
[ At length. on July 1A General Tors
{ and his stan rode out to San Juan {
{ where General Shafter and Gener,
Miles and their STATS awaited him vi
). der the famous tree. The meetin
/. was very picturesque. and dignlt
@ marked the demeanor OF all concerne,
}. After long discussion General II,
4 raj and his officers turned and rode {,