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Evening star., 1917-01-07
AMERICAN MISTREATED
BY GREClAN SOLDIERS
3,535 Francs Taken and q. S. Lega-
ton Demands Restoration and
Official Inquiry.

LONDON. January 6.-News dis
patches from Athens quote passages
from a note presented to the Greek
government December "a by the Ameri-
can minister detailing the case of an
American citizen, Basil Saffis. who was
arrested on December as a revolution
ary by Greek soldiers. The soldiers are
said to have ignored Safis' American
passports and to have taken 1856
francs from his pocket, although after
examination he was liberated.
As quoted, the note describes how
saffis left his dwelling to buy food
when he was seized. despite his pro-
testations and the production Of his
passport. and taken before q high OFF,
GER who refused to hear him and
ordered the soldiers to take him away.
Saffis soon realized that he was being
taken out of the city, and from jests ex-
changed between his escorts and vari-
Gus passing patrols realized that he
was about to be executed. He implored
his guards not to put him to death,
and. according to the dispatches, he
was forced along with blows from fists
and the butts of rifles until they were
outside the city, when an orderly over
took them and ordered Saffis to be
taken back to the barracks. Here he
was examined by several officers who,
being convinced Of his nationality.
ordered him released.
According to the dispatches. the
American note stated that Saffis was in
no way concerned with Greek politics
and was about to start for America
when arrested. The legation delayed
ment, the dispatches say, until con-
vinced of the truth Of the mans story
and now asks for the restitution of his
money and an official inquiry.
Evening star., 1917-01-07
MR.. GORE ESCAPES KNIFE.
Oklahoma Senator Will Not Have tc
Undergo Surgical Operation.

Senator Thomas p. Gore of Oklahoma
who has been Ill at his home here. suf-
fering from acute indigestion, was
taken to the Emergency Hospital yes
terday for an X-ray examination.
Following the examination his ply
sicians decided that an operation was
not now necessary. Senator Cores
general condition last night was said
70 be good. He will be compelled to
remain at the hospital for several days
IL was said.
Senator Gore is strongly in favor OF
the Sheppard prohibition bill which is
70 be voted on in the Senate Tuesday
Unless he can arrange a pair, the sup
porters Of the measure, who are oppos-
Ing a referendum of the prohibition
question to the people of the District
may miss his vote on Tuesday.
Evening star., 1917-01-07
GEORGETOWN TO Have
0RA1ORY DEPARTMENT
To Have One of Largest Glasses Of
Any Branch of
College.

The department of oratory Of George
town University Law School is to begin
sessions this week with one of the
largest classes of any branch of the
college. At a preliminary meeting
last night Prof. William J. Kavanagh.
who is to conduct the course. outlined
the work which is to be followed dur
ing the year, and offered his services
in coaching the debating teams. This
offer was accepted by the several de-
batting societies. and his work in this
the debating team which will compete
against Columbia University of New
York here on March 3.
Lawyers Greatest Asset.
I'm your study of the law your mental
effort is directed to grasping the
thoughts of other men," Prof. Kav-
anagh told the students in his address.
ANY man who has ever tried to make
another person think or act in some
particular way will know how diff
cult thing it is and how frequently
failure resulted because he was unable
to convey to the other person the sense
- Neh sAS AooiS, eAAS % oAAsA'SsS
of the cause he advocated. The great
est asset a lawyer can possess is this
ability to make men see as he sees, feel
as he feels and think as he thinks
regarding questions that interest him.
LAS a matter of fact, very few men
do their own thinking on public ques-
tions. or even private questions. for
that matter. They prefer to have some
one else do it for them. Hence the
lawyer who is known to be able to
think clearly and effectively never
lacks clients.
Must Think for Others.
Those of you who are thinking now
of entering public life will do well to
remember that a large part of your
work will consist in molding the
opinions of others. You will have to
think for them. guide them. sometimes
even drive them and often have to
advise them as to the best course to
pursue in the adjustment of difficulties
too deep for their comprehension.
Thinking, like many other things, is
purely a matter of habit. For in
stance. when a man once acquires the
habit Of watching carefully his own
reasoning you may be sure he will
not be apt to fall into the error of
accepting blindly the fallaceous rea-
sonings of Others"
Evening star., 1917-01-07
Visit to 'sTop Of America"

Robert Sterling Yard of the national
f3park service told of the beauty spots
s3Df the Tehipite valley and Kings Can
ssyon country. and Emerson Hough. the
writer. described visit to Mount Whit
sssney. The Top of America" Mr.. Hough
.sseaid that years ago he had been sent
| by magazine to write a series of
ssvtories on the national parks as they
rrthen existed Conditions at that time.
he said. were such that no adequate
idea of the destiny of the parks could
: be formed, but that today. through
ssnarvelous departmental Improvement
3and extension work. it was possible to
form the first adequate idea of the
4splendid park assets of the American
speople.
Evening star., 1917-01-07
Maj. William Lutz, q. s. A., Dies.

LAREDO, Tex. January 6.-Maj. Will
liam Lutz. 9Th United States Infantry,
died here last night of paralysis. Fu-
neral services will be held tomorrow,
and his body will be sent to his former
home at Lafayette, Ind.
Evening star., 1917-01-07
SCHOOL CHILDREN
HEAR BEAR STORIES
Enos Mills Relates Real Expe-
riences With Sure-Enough
Bruin in West.
PARKS CONFERENCE ENDS

Bear stories-no "Goldilocks" busi-
hess, but real stories about real bears
entertained audiences enlarged by
5uvenile contingents at the closing ses-
Ssions of the big national parks con-
Museum.
The teller of the tales was Enos
SSfills of Estes Park, Colo. naturalist,
SNuthor and guide. and his hearers were
pn hand by special invitation extended
by the conference heads through the
board of education to the school chill
dren of the District
Mr.. Mills volunteered for the extra
matinee performance and also told the
conference that the Greater Sequoia
sproject. which was the topic of the
AFTERNOON session, doubtless is destined
TO become the greatest national park
of the United States; but that the
utmost haste in the acquisition of this
big tract is necessary to prevent the
aand falling into private hands.
Closed With Lecture.
Wasted five full days. closed with an
illustrated lecture by DR.. H. o. Reik
Df Baltimore, Nd That the conference
WAS eminently successful from every
standpoint is conceded by the Interior
s Department and park service officials.
who arranged for it, and was evidenced
sby the long and varied list of conserva-
7Sion enthusiasts who appeared on it's
3program.
The exhibition of national parks
Spaintings in the national gallery of the
Nmuseum. which was one of it's fea-
sxures. will remain open for three more
weeks.
\ At the afternoon session President
s1fcCormick of the Southern Pacific
RAILWAY outlined the work of the rail-
s1roads of the country to increase and
Improve transportation facilities to the
3national parks, while Representative
5Fred K. Gillett of Massachusetts, told
e5the conference some of the difficulties
sfthat must be mastered before the
YGreater Sequoia Park becomes real
Evening star., 1917-01-07

1t matters little what it is that YOU
went-whether a situation or a servant
IA want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fl your need
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By REX BEACH
THE STORY THUS FAR
Author of The Spoilers" The
Barrier" Heart of the Sunset"

JOHNNIE OREILY THE OREILLY, has
fallen with VARONA, the orphans DON
ESTEBAN VARONA wealthy Cuba
Esban had boarded Spanish
chamber the bottom of we'll
only other o share the
When Don Eban first wife died he became the target for match
ceeded becoming the second wife and immediately set about intriguing
the Hoping information Sebastian
succeeds having his daughter EVANGEN sold The slave nfuated
the who know the whereabouts the fortune
killed.
Isabel tries yainy get information from PANCHo CUETo, the
his because Don Esteban left deeds the That night Isabel
falls the well drowned ESTEBAN ROsas
brother and for Colonel Lopez the leader of the Cuban
a OF
in
many bring
that
to ORly
his
to
moves on 10 Puerto Principe, the Of ctiOn.
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the private automobile of Mr. stumer whose familiar friends
he happened to be.
At the request of the prophet and inquest into the
ton of Rgcwsky was ordered by Mr. Surmer, Mr.
GIrand whose had often been mentioned that of rising
secret agent was usted with
conrved to GUST him and himself appointed his place
At the tim decided Norway
odore and to try us to the bottom of the whole business
oran General Spridowsc, already more than once
been nrusted with missions of delicate
a. accomplished to the satisfaction those employed
him. selected for the task The General had
with Mr. Chwoof they nothing he did not 20
abroad had been rumored that he would do
Minister of the Interior the chief police Mr.
~ had to resign their functions Rasputn
delivered from two of his dangerous enemies.
The next question which that the appointment of
Chwostos The post which he had
difficult and responsible that
their readiness accept it refused the
cal manner The story which have just related died at last
natural DEATH Rgewky disappeared knew where
difficulties out of which the story had still They
could hardly be aside by minister unless radical
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novel of love- hidden and rebellion in beautiful
Cuba during exciting days Of the revolt against Spain

ard sending the information to that rebel,
Lopez"
Lopez! Spies, were they?"
THE worst kind You'd scarcely be-
lieve 1t Of beautiful girl with her culture
and refinement. tell you 1t broke more
than one heart. De Castano, for instance,
has never recovered. He sits all day in
the Casino and grieves for her. Such
hair and eyes, such sllin-as white as
milk-and flesh as pure as the petals Of
a flower. Well you wouldn't believe such
charms existed"
Colonel Cobo, the guerrilla, licked his
full, red lips and ran strong, square
hand over his curly, short-cropped hair.
You say YOU know where she-where
they are livng?"
"Ah. perfectly! It's less than a nights
ride. There's no one except the boy to
reckon with"
How much is he worth to your
bluntly inquired the soldier, and Cueto
sat down to make the best terms pos
sible.
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adopted such the exile of Rasputn thing which
dared propose which would have dared enforce
even if some else had proposed it.
After the resignation rather the Dismissal of Mr. Chwostof
his post finally offered by the advice of Raspun and at the
geston of Manusswsch occupant the time
write Mr. oopopof rich landowner of the Government of
Smb who for time had occupied the position of vice pes
dent of the Duma of the Empire.
Just before his appointment what the most important and
responsible function the whole Russian Empire there much
talk of interview which he had had Stockholm with Mr. War
berg, of the during which
the conditions by which might be
cuded between Russia and the Central Empires had been discussed
Later when this meeting which had been arranged through the
good Offices of Maniak general know
edge in Stockholm, details concerning had found their
in the Russian Mr. Protopopof violently attacked by
the liberal the which accused him of and
refused clumsy explanations which he
tempted TO give of the affair.
then generally believed that the political of this
gentleman assumed that he would have
resign his presidency the Certainly
thought that he would suddenly Develop into minister And
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"Oh, don't say it, I've got hunch.
don't know what your game is-probably
dynamite. There's a story that the rebels
have sent for some American experts to
teach them how to use the stuff, and God
knows they need instruction Anyhow,
l can't swallow that rheumatism talk. l
thought you might give me a lift. Take
me along, will you?"
And how would that benefit your
cough?" Johnnie inquired, cautiously.
Mr.. Branch hesitated "Well, I'll tell
YOU" he said, after "A moment. I'm
afraid to die this way, by inches and
hours. I'm scared to death" 1t seemed
impossible that the sick mans cheeks
could further blanch, but they became
fairly livid, while a beading of moisture
appeared upon his upper lip. God!
You've no idea how it gets on a fellows
nerves to see himself slipping-sipping.
I'd like to end it suddenly, like that" lie
voiced the last sentence abruptly and
snapped his fingers 1--WE tried to bump
off, but-no courage! Funny, isn't it?
Well, the doctors told me another New
York winter would put me in a rosewood
showcase. I've tried Colorado and it's
no good. See? So l decided to join the
Cubans and-let bullet do the trick. I
never did like the Spaniards-theIr cook
ing is too greasy. Then, too, I'd like to
have a thrill before cash in-taste the
salt of life,' as somebody expressed it.
That's war. It's the biggest game in the
world. What do you think of the idea?"
mot much" O'Reilly said, honestly.
Difference in temperament. I suppose
it is sick fancy, but I've got it. I'm
fortunately now that I'm here, these
Romeos won't let me get out of town. If
you're what think you are give me
hand. I'm a rotten coward, but I'll fight
II the Cubans will take me-"
Where are the Cubans?"
"Oh, they're out yonder in the hills.
know all abou. em. Come over to my
quarters and III show you a map, If
you're Interested"
IT am" said o'Reilly. and. rising, he
followed his new acquaintance.
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Dona Isabels death. To be sure, the over.
seer had acquired title. of a sort, to the
plantation by paying the taxes over a
period of years, but it was the quinta
itself which he desired, the Quinta de
Esteban, with its hidden gold.' That there
was a treasure Cueto had never doubted,
and, once the place was his to do with
as he chose, he began his search.
Cueto was a tireless, thorough.going
man, therefore he did not set about his
explorations in the haphazard manner of
Dona Isabel. Commencing at the lower
edge of the grounds, he ripped them up
with series of trenches and crosscuts.
II was a task that required the labor of
many men for several weeks. and when
it was finished there was scarcely a grow
ing thing left upon the place. Only
few of the larger trees remained. Cueto
was disappointed at finding nothing, but
he was not discouraged. Next he tore
down the old slave barracoons and the
outbuildings. after which he completely
wrecked the residence itself. He pulled
it apart bit by bit, brick by brick. He
even dug up its foundations. but without
the reward OF 80 much as a single peseta.
Finally. when the villa was but heap Of
rubbish ana the grounds scar upon the
alopa o. u cunbre. he deslsted. bafaed.
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this the very thing which happened aspun crew.
which persuaded Mr. Surmer present Mr. Proopopo
Emperor the best candidate for the place vacated by Mr. Chwo
tof. In the meanwhile -SanuoG, who had
the moving spirit in this whole intrigue had appointed
secretary Mr. Sturmer his insgaton there dis
pan of public funds such Russia had before and
such as, let us hope she will again.
There many things than could possibly relate
regard the incidents of which have given the outline here but
these could hardly be published The thing which
do is to try make readers understand the general posi-
on presented itself before the Raspun quoting
speeches which delivered the back the
year 1912 They reproduced liberal organ the
Retsch the day following the assassination of the Prophet
The Russian offered opposition this republication
The first of these speeches made by Mr. GOutschkO
enlightened the whole Emprs
liberal opinions political him
the respect of all parties those who opposed hm
upon which pronounced
the budget of the Holy Synod discussion which
personality Rasputn together
t publicly denounced Of the greatest dam
that had threatened the country well the dynasty
A Warm attribute" to Rasputin
ali know" said Mr.. Gouschkof in this memorable
Dress living through present.
With hearts and with have fol-
developments, dreadng consequences
Standing the very heart of this drama we mysterious en
mata tragcomca figure who have of the
which believed had passed forever
LIGHT Of the twentieth century Pehaps this figure is that of
trying popuarze amongst
his mystical res perhaps that of adventurer seeking to
hide under the cloak of religious fnacism and superstition his
sndles By what this individual succeeded
rising such prominent position and in acquiring such
which the dgntae of church. together with the
funonares State acknowledge which they
o propitate?
"If ad do with only this
field of religious superstition and which has hriven
exalted spirit of mysticism, state of mind which,
though perhaps bordering insanity quite normal
should have said nothing We might have regretted the
fa might even have wept over it, but we would not have
spoken about it.
"Bu unfortunately this figure is not standing alone. Be-
hind it there whole strong varied INSCRIPTIONS
graspng which taking advantage of its position and Of
persuasion which may possess Amongst this
be found journalists in copy shady
advenurers of kind and 1t they
the moving spirits in all this sad history they
inspire it. they who tell what to do They constitute
commercial enterprise and they understand how
play game in the most clever
such spectacle it duty loud
beware all those people, and that church
churchand the countryour countryfnd themselves in
because revolution end anChstan
ganda than the which
daily taking under for the last twelve months
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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ID 4 TD0VXTaC T. By
N - L. -

glass OF agwa with yellow" Branch's
voice shook. I'm dying of fever, and
this ivory-billed toucan brings me a quart
of poison. Buletsr 1t was impossible
to describe the suggestion Of profanity
with which the speaker colored this in
nocuous expletive. Weak as l am, 1
shall gnaw his windpipe." He barred his
teeth suggestively and raised two talon
like hands.
The waiter was puzzled, but not
alarmed. He embraced himself as his GUS
toner had done, and shuddered; then
pointing at the bltters, he nodded en-
couragingly.
O'Reilly forestalled an outburst by
translating his countryman's wants. "Un
vase de aqua con hielo," said he, ana
the attendant was all apologies.
$50, you speak the lingo?" marveled
Mr.. Branch. "Well, can't get the hang
of it. Don't like it. Don't like anything
Spanish. He'll of a country, isn't it?
where the ice is yellow and the butter is
meant to kill you,' and does"
o'Reilly laughed. you've been study
ing a guidebook, with complete glossary
Of Spanish phrases BY the way, Car
bajal said you are writer"
A Naive Proposal
Mr.. Branch nodded listlessly. I'm sup
posed to report this insurrection, but the
Spaniards won't let me. They edit my
stun to suit themselves. I'm getting tired
of the farce"
"Going homer
"Don't dare" The speaker tapped his
concave chest Bum lungs. came
down her to shuttle off and I'm waiting
for it to happen. What brings you to
Cuba?"
I'm here for my health, too" The real
invalid started. II have rheumatism"
Going to sweat It out, eh? Well, there's
nothing TO do but sweat"-Branch was
racked by a coughing spasm that shook
his reedy frame-"sweat and cough. Bull
letsl No mistake about that hospital bark,
is there? When he had regained his
breath he said: "see here! I'm going to
take a chance with. you, for like your
looks. My newspaper work is a blun;
I don't send enough stun to keep me
alive. I come here TO cure my lungs
and-I want you to help me do IT,"
oReilly started at the man in surprIse.
"How can help your" he asked.
by taking me with you"
with me? Where?"
'sTo the Insurrectos. OF course"
The men eyed each other fixedly-
fNhat makes you thlnk--H oRepl,
began.
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incredulous, while all Matanzas laughed
at him. Having sacrificed his choicest
residence, he retired in chagrin to the
plantation of La Joya.
Cueto's Grievance
But Cueto was now a man with a griev-
ance. He burned with rage, and his con.
tempt for the boy and girl he had
wronged soured into hatred. Such time
as he did not spend in racking his brain
to explain the disappearance Of the dead
Esteban's riches, he devoted TO cursing
the living Esteban and his sister who,
it seemed to him, were somehow TO blame
for his wrecked hopes.
In time he began to realize also that
so long as they lived they would leopard.
ize his tenure Of their property Public
feeling at present was high; there was in.
tense bitterness against all rebels; but
the war would end some day, What
then? Cueto asked himself Sympathy
was ever on the side of the weak and
oppressed. There would come a day of
reckoning.
AS IL to swell his discontinue and
strengthen his fears, out from the hills
Rt the head of the Yumuri issued rumors
of little band q guerrIlIeros, under the
leadership Of beardless ty~a bend o.
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CHAPTER VII
THE SPANISH DOUBLOON

ON THE whole. Paneho Cueto's plans
~ had worked smoothly After de-
nouncing the varona twins as traitors he
had managed to have himself appointed
trustee for the crown for all their prop.
critics, consummation for which he had
worked from TIE moment he read that
letter o. nsssbans on the mornips after
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Copyright. Harper & Brothers.
CHAPTER VII (COntinued)

AS 80 NOVbeC"eNSU/
poNDERING such thoughts as these,
oReily returned to his hotel. As he
~ In the cafe, slipping an orangeade, he
heard some one speaking in atrocious
epanish, and looked up to see that
mother American had entered. The
Stranger was a tall, funereal young man,
WIN pallid cheeks and hollow, burning
fyeS; he was asking for ice water, but
wat he said resembled anything except
We language Of the country.
hey George" he cried. TRY gimme a
sAsso Of agwa con yellow" He pro-
ppunced the words with elaborate pains.
Make It long one."
a waiter eyed him tolerantly, but with
10 iaintest sign of understanding.
Aswa con yellow-agwa with ice. Ice!
'eeF the man repeated loudly. Still fail.
ing OF response, he shouted, Don't you
know what ice is?" He wrapped his
ons' lean arms about himself and shiv-
ssd "cOldl Iciel Freezum! Br.r-rl
ssvvyr
inspiration came to the waiter; a smile
aoiated his countenance, and with a
su'nured apology for his stupidity he
buried away.
oHsilly stepped over to the strangers
slels and introduced himself. 'The hotel
.''per In Nuevitas told me I'd find you
'S he said. ''Your name is"
Leslie Branch
Hranch; Leslie Branch. So Carbajal
y you'd find me here. eh? Oh, the
''Ay little liar. He didn't believe it. He
usnt his cooking would have killed
> iong ago, and It nearly did" This
~ Mr.. BranchIs bony frame underwent
s'nuins shudder and his face was con.
''o with lOathing. did you try his
s' Made in Denmark during the
victorian period. hate antiques
eat anything oily. carbajars in
4 secret Service Nice fat little spy"
% suspected"
nsanch's beverage appeared at this
men. With flourish the waiter placed
nay glass and a bottle of dark liquid
.. '''' him. Branch stared at it. then
'.o 2 neroely smOldsring eye upward.
.A''s shassr he inquired.
I fsad the label TITS bltters.'