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the wilderness; 1t frightens me. At night
hear things rustling through the thatch
above my head; in the morning my feet
touch a bare earthen floor. We live on
fruits and vegetables from Evangelina's
garden, with now and then fowl or a
bite of meat when Asensio is fortunate.
Esteban does not seem to mind, but l
cannot accommodate myself to these bar
barous surroundings. Sometimes 1 bite
my tongue to keep from complaining, for
that, know, would grieve him.
"The whole country is in chaos, There
is no worl-nothing but suspicion, hatred
and violence. Oh, what desolation this
war has wrought! Esteban has already
become guerrillero. He has stolen o
COW, and so we have milk for our coffee;
but there is only a handful of coffee left,
and little hope of more. Marauding bands
OF Spaniards are everywhere, and the
country people tell atrocious tales about
Them How will it end? How long be-
fore they will discover us and the worst
will happen?
Soon after our arrival Esteban went to
the camp of Colonel Lopez to arrange
for us to join his army, but returned
heartbroken. 1t was impossible it seems,
on my account. Conditions with the
patriots are worse than with us here,
and the colonel acknowledged frankly that
he could not be burdened with woman
in his command. so Esteban has given
up for the present his dream Of fighting
and devotes himself to protecting me.
-. I,aIVa.
but his right arm. The towns are in
Spanish hands, the manigua is infested
with lawless men and there is no place
in which to hide me. SO l feel myself
a burden. Esteban has plans to arm
band of his own. I am numb with dread
of what it may lead to, for his hatred
is centered upon Cueto. that false servant
whose wickedness reduced us to this ex.
tremity. Esteban is so young and reck'
less. II only you were here to counsel
him.
His Sweetheart's Plea
"If only you were here-oh, my DEAR
est Juanl II only you were hereto
take me in your arms and Danish this
everconstant terror at my heart. If only
you were here to tell me that you love
me still in spite OF my misfortune. See!
The tears are falling as 1 write. My
eyes are dim, my fingers trace uncertain
letters on the sheet. and can only steady
them when l remember that you. prom.
ised to return You WIN return, will you
not? could not write like this il were
sure that you would read these lines.
my nightly nraVer-- But / will NOT tell
you Of my prayers. FOR fato may guide
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"Getting Behind the Government"

Then again there was story of railway trucks
prophet" also mixed up unaccounable Some
protected knows this day by whom in what
had obtained the for different
goods which be delivered the together with the
of railway trucks them the front They
Immediately proceeded sell these contracts at fair price, though
other but with the clause that
these other people to take themselves the care Of for
wardng the goods their destination And they kept for their
and benefit the trucks which had been allotted to them
hiring them aewar whoever wanted to have them for much
money as they could get One man. certain Mr. Bernstein thus
obtained control than 500 trucks of which he drew
during six months income amounting to something like 2b0oo
rube month And this occurred while everybody was complains
the impoby of forwarding anything anywhere owing TO
business too Raspun was mixed and that without him the
military contracts which the heroes of the anedote have just
lated obtained would never have been granted
These stories scandaous though they well known
There others of which it hardly possible to speak in
fit for drawing Such, for instance the sad
case young GIRL daughter merchant in Moscow
way Peograd the Prophet" and
mpore for her ance who the front Raspun
received her and forthwith proceeded young
felt anxious doomed and could be saved
only she unite herself with him, Raputn, and
be eansed by him of all her sins The poor child frightened
by the which the dreadful
inspired in his victims allowed him to do what he liked
with her But she aferward became mad on hearing that in spite
lover had fallen Tannenbrg during the
terrible battle which took place in that locality.
things whispered from with horror
disgust they did harm the least the mpostO who
pursuing his of wckedness deceit and crime As time went
overbearing
his former found that he
going rather far and he longer received at Tzaoe
SO with the kindness that had been shown to him previously
did this did those with whom he was
working either They all unscupuous daring people, de-
temned make hay while the shining and careless
what others might think of them Count W who further
and public hopeless
which the administration had fallen felt that
country would demand explanation for the mis-
takes and errors which had been committed that change
the bound to take place He fully this
change affect his prospects far that would put him
the head of affairs and he helping Rapun hard
we'll could dscred the Cabinet then power and
being thoroughly incapable of managing the
at this moment of grave crisis.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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where the trio the following arrangement The
forthwith to the Commissara Department and declare that
he had many thousand bags SELL Rasputn
his favor and to do his best obtain the highest prices possible
Rapun secretary proceeded then TO dnounce the first who
the real Of the bags having neglected declare their
existence Immediately requon made in the ater store
where the bags found Then the who had given
account them nrfered and said that they his
erty and that he had fulfilled all the fomaes required by the
law in regard them He forthwith proceeded take
of the bags laughing in the face Of their whom he dehd
claim the balance still due to him. well knowing that the unor
unate victim could do nothing If he had tried complain
he would inevitably have been condemned heavy fine and
to be imprisoned
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By REX BEACH
THE STORY THUS FAR

JOHNNIE commonly THE OREILLY has
VARONA the orphans of DON
wealthy
boarded old Spanish
chamber bottom we'll
assisted SEBASTIAN faithful slave the
only Of person o share the
Don wife died he the for match
of
Sebastian
Sold
ands
the whereabouts the
killed
to
is
leader
with information which Esteban had
up LEY to The oil Evangelna their 64d
in which he
Cuba nxousy awaits information from his sweetheart His
many have remained unanswered.
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2 Patriotism" Of Official Russia

8% 9PatriotiSni" of Official Russia
Danish gentleman had arrived Petrograd from Copen
hagen with load of medicines and different pharmaceutical prod
c which he wanted to sell to the Red He brought ex
ceent credentials with him. imagined that the business
would be relatively easy his surprise he found that
this at all the Though the prices he asked for
his goods all high compared those current in the
Russian capital he could rid Of he was avavs nut
until the day At last he became quite discouraged was
already thinking of returning home when he the lounge Of
principal hotel of Perograd amed for the financial trans
actions which regularly taking place under its roof man
who seeing looking annoyed asked what was the
The Dane then related his story adding failed
understand why time when the things brought
him demand he could them though
had lowered his prices point below which quite
possible for him further The looked some
help him dispose of his profit give large CON-
mission exchange The Dane Of assehd
him the next day Rasputn to whom he told
which the seller of the articles question understood nothing
pencil dirty of paper and handing visitors
The afternoon the to the
accompanied by another gentleman who introduced
Raspun secretary To the surprise
the of the
sold such profit that he remained absolutely
founded The signed there and then
handed the happy seller His companions then
transaction, Raspuns representative taking
but whether for his master for himself has
ascertained.
example typical There existed in Pero-
considerable property other things
grad bringing him large income Very after the breaking
out of the the properties belonging the enemy
tated and German subjects from the capital live
overlook friend But he he
daey proceeded to visit to Mr. Manussewh Manuof
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this letter to you, after all, and the
hearts Of men do change, In those
dark hours when my doubts arise I try
to tell myself that you will surely come
and search me out.
Sometimes 1 play a game with Evan
gelina-our only game. We gather
wild flowers. We assert the few be-
longings that managed to bring. with
me and 1 array myself for you. And
then I smile and laugh for little while,
and she tells me l am beautiful enough
to please you. But the flowers fade,
and 1 know that beauty, too, will fade
in such surroundings. What then? l
ask myself.
Rosa Believes
when you return 20 Cuba-see, my
faith is strong again-avoid Matanzas,
for your own sake and mine. Don
Mario wanted to marry me TO save me
this exile. But refused; 1 told him
/ was pledged TO you, and he was furi-
Gus. lie is powerful; he would balk
you, and there is always room for
one more in San Severino. Pancho
Cueto, too, living in luxury upon the
fruits of his crime. would certainly con-
slider you a menace to his security.
You see how cunning my hove for you
has made me?
"If I could come to you I would, but l
am marked. SO IL you still desire me
you must search me out You will.
/ pin my faith TO that as to the cross.
TO doubt would be to perish II we
should have TO fnd another hiding
place, ana that is always likely, you can
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ROsa's Letter

Rosa's Spanish training had been Sc.
verely tried. The stiff, quaint formality
OF her opening paragraphs only served to
emphasize her final. frightened cry for
help.
My Dearly Beloved--It is with diff
dence and hesitation that I take my pen
In hand. for fear you may consider me
unduly forward In writing to you with
out solicitation. Believe me. appreciate
the reserve which young lady Of refine
Eient should practice in her correspond
ence with the gentleman who has hon.
ored her with his promise OF marriage,
opt my circumstances are such as to
Danish consideration OF the social nice
ties. a
"Alasl What events have followed your
departure from Matanzasl What misfor-
tunes have overtalSen Esteban and me.
That happiness could be so swiftly sue
ceeded by misery, that want could follow
plenty; that peril could tread so closely
upon Ahe heels OF safety Where TO begin.
how to- ten you, scarcely know; my
nand shakes, my eyes are bllnded-nor
Qfre I trust myself 10 believe that this
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CHAPTER VI
THE QUEST BEGINS

WJHEN oReilly had finished his second
w reading of the letter there were fresh
blots upon the pitifully untidy pages. "I
write nicely only the ink is poor"
There is little of anything here at Asen-
sio's house." "It Is cold before the
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novel of love- hidden and rebellion
The Cuba during exciting the against
CONTINUED TOMORROW

through a side door. The seat OF war
was in the EAST. The rebels held that
part Of the island. Once there and in
touch with them it would surely be no
difficult, task TO evade the local authors.
ties and join Colonel Lopez.
oReilly pondered these thoughts briefly.
then seized his hat and hastened down
town to the Office Of the Cuban Junta.
At this time the newspapers of the
United States were devoting much space
to the insular uprising; the first stories OF
Spanish atrocities later, alas! destined to
become all too familiar, were gaining pub
lie attention and there were few readers
who did not know something about the
activities of that body OF patriots who
made their headquarters at Sc New street.
II was from this place that the revolu.
ton was largely financed, SO the papers
said. 1t was there that the flibustering
expeditions supplying arms and ammuni.
ton originated. To Sc New street o'Reilly
went.
At the Rebel Office
There was nothing martial about the
atmosphere OF the Junta's offices; there
were no war maps on the walls, no stands
of arms or recruiting officers in evidenca
not even a hint of intrigue or con-
spiracy. The place was rather meanly
furnished. and it was disappointingly
commonplace. A businesslike young man
inquired o'Reilly's erand.
Inhn,,fn ,,,,1o lr,.,..,. -
then asked to see some one in authority.
In consequence. perhaps, Of his Irish
smile or of that persuaslveness which he
could render almost irresistible when he
willed, It was not long before he gained
admittanoe to the presence OF Mr., IN.
riquez. a distinguished, scholarly Cuban
OF middle age.
you say you have important business
with me?" the latter inquired, speaking
with an accent OF refinement.
o'Reilly plunged boldly into the heart
of the matter which had brought him
thither. When he had finished his tale
Mr.. Enriquez inquired:
"But how do you expect me 70 help
you?"
II want your advice NOR than your
help. although you might tell me where
! can find Colonel Lopez"
Enriquez eyed his caller keenly eTl,1I
Information would be very well worth
having" said he. but you Understood
we know little about what b going I0
in Cuba far less thar The ep4n|.|'
themselves. I'm afraid can't he|f 0|"
lcoNr|Nunn ToNonRQN
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Copyright. 1917. HARPER C Bros.
CHAPTER V-COntinued

GREAT was his relief, therefore. when
one day worn, stained envelope ad.
dressed in Rosa's hand was laid upon his
desk. The American stamp, the Key
West postmark, looked strange, but
Her first letter! o'Reilly wondered IL his
first letter to her could possibly have
moved her as this moved him. He kissed
the envelope where her lips had caressed
itin the sealing. Then with eager fingers
he broke 1t open.
1t was a generous epistle, long and
closely written, but as he read his keen
delight turned to dismay, and when he
had turned the last thin page his brain
was in widest turmoil. He thought he
must be dreaming. He. turned sick,
aching eyes upon his surroundings to
prove this thing nightmare, but the
prosaic click of typewriter and the
drone of a voice debating quotations on
Brazilian coffee were conclusive evidence
to the contrary. Those pages between his
thumb and finger were real. Yes, and
that was Rosa's writing. Could it be
that he had misunderstood anything? He
turned to the beginning and attempted
to read, but his hands shook so that he
was obliged to lay the letter fiat upon
hts desk.
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Conditions in Russia at the Outset We're Horrible,
With Graft and Corruption EUerylDhere, and
RGsputin or His Agents in the Very Center of
the Tredchery, Which Enabled the German
Troops to Force Back the Russian Soldiers,
Who We're Without Ammunition or Food
Among the Worst of Rasputin's Exploits Was His
Interference in Behalf of German Business
Man in Petrograd, Who Not Only Was Paid
Well for His Property When the Government
Was Seizing Enemy Goods, But Was HeLped in
Making His Escape to Neutral COuntru
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O'Reilly in Action

O'Reilly in Action
Mr. Slack looked up astonished at the
apparition which burst in upon him. lie
was accustomed to O'Reilly's high head
of steam and disapproved of It, but he
had never seen the fellow so surcharged
as now. He was positively jumpy; his
voice was sharp: his hands were unsteady;
his eyes were bright and blue and hard.
: 81 want my salary, quick" Johnnie
began.
Mr. Slack resented emotion, he abom.
mated haste; he had cultivated what he
considered TO be thorough commercial
deliberation.
MY dear man." he said I'D advise
you"
II don't want advice; I want money"
snapped the other. "I've quit, resigned.
skipped fed"
Indeed? When does your resignation
take effect?"
Immediately, and IL you don't move
like lightning it win take effect upon Your
person"
"Mr. Carter would never"
Bother Mr. Carter! Now stiffen your
spine long enough TO write my check. II
you don't" O'Reilly compressed his
lips and breathed ominously through his
nostrils. He laid a heavy and persuasive
hand upon the secretary's shoulder!
Hump yourself old jellyhsh!"
There was a queer, wild light i'm o'Reil.
ly's eye, and for once Mr.. Slack took
orders from an underling. He bumped
himself.
.Johnuie's other preparations were con-
Quoted with equal vigor and promptitude;
within two hours his belongings were
packed. But for all his haste his mind was
working clearly. Rosa's warning not to
come TO Matanzas was no doubt war
ranted, and his unpleasant experiences
with the customs men at Havana were
still fresh enough TO be vivid. The Span
iards were intensely suspicious OF all
Americans, especially incoming ones, as
he had reason TO know, and since he
was nearly as well acquainted in the one
place as in the other, II seemed to be the
part Of wisdom 10 slip lnt0 the country
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CHAPTER VI (Continued)

THERE innumeabe anecdotes about the agated period in
1.-The Raspun the of the war; each more amusing
aud incredible than the others shall quote few
El.s..- 9Hnfrinfisnlv of Official Russin
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dawn" Poor little Rosa! He
had always thought of her as so proud,
so high-spirlted, so playful, but another
Rosa had written this letter. Her appeal
stirred every chord of tenderness, every
impulse of chivalry in his impressionable
Irish nature. She doubted him; she feared
he would not come to her. Well, he
would set her doubts at rest. 20 God!
Come quickly, IL you love me-" He leaped
to his feet; he dashed the tears from his
ewes
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
ADVERTISE AND
FILL THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Clergymen' Get
Advice from General Secre-
tary of Mems Work,
TOUCHES COST OF LIVING

Advertising in the newspapers is
the best possible way to increase
church attendance, DR.. w. r. Weir
Of Wooster, O., general secretary Of
mems work for Presbyterian churches,
told Omaha Presbyterian ministers at
reception dinner rendered to him
at the University club.
Don't be ashamed TO advertise" he
said. Put your proposition before
the people and you will fill your
churches
As to the increased cost OF living,
he advised that the congregation be
asked to put in just a little more in
the contribution envelopes. This
method. he said, would solve the high
cost Of living for most of the minis
tiers.
Dr.. Weir also spoke on the best
way to increase Bible classes and
church activities of all kinds.
His purpose here is to organize
mems organization in each church,
whose duties will not only be to boost
church activities, but to study and
remedy all existing faults.
Monday DR.. Weir will attend the
state Presbyterian meeting at Aurora,
where he will give talks of similar
n .turc as that delivered before the
ministers here,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Benners Comes to Assist
In the Co. Operative Office

Inspector ]. N. Bcnncrs Oh the
United States immigration service,
has been transferred to Omaha to
assist in the work Of the cooperative
employment Office recently opened in
the county court house. The Office is
operated jointly by the city OF Omaha,
the county of Douglas and the United
States government The object Of
the government in establishing this
and similar Offices in the. leading
cities throughout the United States Is
to bring the "joblcss man and the
manless job together without cost to
either. Both employers and those
seeking employment are invited to
call upon this Office whenever they
can make use Of its services, and
are assured that every effort will be
made to supply their needs in sat-
lsfactory manner. II you cannot call
IN person, call Douglas 1896 and make
your wants known.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Heirs of Mrs. Rosters
Fiqht Over LARGE Estate

Alleging that their mother, the
late Magdalcna Rosters, pioneer
Omaha woman who died January "
leaving and estate estimated to be
worth from $4,000 to 100000, was
persuaded to sign her will, made July
"a. 1907 by reason OF undue influence
and coercion exertcd by their sister,
Sarah Elizabeth Rosters, three of the
heirs, Harry A. Rosters, Edward
Rosters and Mrs. Julia Limbaugh,
have filed All objection to the probate
Of the instrument in county court.
In petition filed several days ago
Sarah Elizabeth Rosters asked to
have the will probated. The estate,
as figured in the will, amounts to only
about $1,000, as the bulk OF Mrs. Kos
ter's property was decided to the
daughter since the last instrument
was made. AT the same time Mrs.
Limbaugh filed a petition asserting
that her mother left no will adding
that the estate be apportioncd among
the heirs.
Five daughters and FIVE sons are
involved ID the dispute over the es-
tate. Henry A. Rosters. Edward Kos
tiers and Mrs. Limbaugh in their OBJ
jcctions to having the will probated
contend that their mother was of I'M
sound mind and mentally ineompe-
tent to execute such an instrument on
July n, 1907.
All Of the theirs Of the estate live
In Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
TAXPAYERS FIGHT
PROPOSED LAWS
Storm is Ahead of Plan to
Make Citizens Pay Taxes
January i.
ONE MAN GIVES ARGUMENT

Proposed legislation to require pay
ment OF city taxes on January J will
meet with considerable opposition be-
fore the bill shall have gone through
the legislative hopper at Lincoln.
The objection to the plan was ex-
pressed by taxpayer in this manner
Il own . home assessed at $1,000. II
city taxes should become payable
January |, the same time as Other
taxes. would have to pay on the
FIRST of the year approximately 500
for all taxes. This is an unjust bur-
den to meet at this particular time OF
the year, just after the holidays and
at time when householdcrs have to
meet coal bills and other obligasons.
In Indiana, where ! came from. taxes
are due on January |, but half may be
paid on that date and the other half
on July l., thus making it easier
fon the taxpayers. In the case OF
Omaha, for instance, the city does not
need the whole years taxation at the
FIRST OF the year, anyway. One-half
OF the taxes paid January would run
the city the first half OF the year and
the second half paid July ! would
meet the expenses during the second
half OF the year"
The purpose Of changed the date
for payment OF city taxes is to get
the money in as soon as the yearly
budget becomes operative, instead Of
waiting until May ! to collect the
taxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
PACKARD COMPANY
REWARDS SOLDIERS
Each Employe Who Answered
Country's Call Will Get
Two Weeks Pay.
AND MEN GET OLD JOBS


Employees of the Packard Motor
Car company who are members oil
the -Thirty-frst Michigan regiment
just returned from duty on the Mexi.
can border will receive upon re-
entering the company's employ a
present from the company, sum
equivalent to two weeks salary. This
announcement was made by President
Avian Macauley of the Packard COM
psny. .-
The men were notified at the time
they were called into service last
June that positions would be open to
them upon their return. At that time,
also, they were presented with two
weeks extra salary. As they report
to resume their work the money will
be paid to them. About seventy men
" the Ihirty-hrst regiment will be
benefited. w. -
Work for All.
There will be place in the factory
for every Packard man who responded
to the call for service at the BORDER"
said Mr.. Macauley. The extra
salary should be of service to these
men in the period that will elapse be-
fore their next regular pay day."
The company thus will have paid
the men for full month while they
were away besides caring for families
Of employees where necessary. The
company has requested from the regi-
mental officers the names of all
Packard men who will return to their
work SO that there need be no delay
tor them in the resumption of their
duties at the factory.