The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-06-21

raised his hat and wiped his brow a.
he passed the Isla de Cuba. johnnie
could scarcely hold himself In his
chair BY and by he rose, stretching
himself, and sauntered after the lei
low. For several blocks he kept MIN
In sight, but without receiving any
further sign.
Without a glance over his shoulder
the man turned into large, walled in-
closure. When Johnnie followed no
found fsmself in one Of the old ceme-
teries. Ahead Of him. up a shady ave
nue bOrdered with trees, the stranger
hurried; then he swerved to his ielt'
and when OReily came to the point
where he had disappeared there was
nobody in sight. Apprehending that
he had made some mistake In the Sig
nal, O'Reily hastened down the walk.
Then at last, to his great reiler' ne
heard a sibi.qnt:
"Psst! Psst!"
1t came from behind screen OF
shrubbery, and there he found the Gu
ban waiting. The latter began rap
idly:
"Our plans are complete. Listen
closely. one week from today, at ten
o'clock In the morning, you must De
in Manln's drug store. Directly across
| the street you will see two negroes
with three horses. At fifteen minutes
| past ten walk out San Rafael street 10
the edge Of the city, where the hos
pital stands. The negroes will follow
YOU. There IS a fort near by
'I know"
at commands the road. You Will be
| challenged II you pass 1t, so turn 10
! at the hospital. But do not enter the
gates, for the negroes will evertake
YOU at that point. They will stop TO
adjust the saron Of the lead Morse.
That will be your signal; mount him
and ride fast Now, adios and good
luck"
With n smile and quick grip OF the
hand the messenger walked swiftly
away. O'Rellly returned to his hotel.
At last, One week, and this numb
ing. heartbreaking delay would end;
he would be free to take up his quest
But those seven days were more thah
n week: they were seven eterolties.
The hours were like lead; O'Reilly
could compose his mind to nothing; he
was in fever of impatience.
The day of days dawned at last, ana
Johnnie was early at Manin's soda
fountain, drinking insipid beverages
and anxiously watching the street. IN
due time the negroes appeared thelr
straw sarons laden with produce when
they innocently disposed of. O'Reilly
began 10 consult his watch with such
frequency that the druggist 1oked MIN.
Manins banter was interrupted by
hugle call. Down the street came per-
haps two hundred mounted troops.
They wheeled into San Rafael stree'
at a gallop and disappeared In the oil
rection of the suburbs.
"Now. what does that meanT mur
mured the druggist. wait here while
co to the roof, where I can see some
thing" :.
O'Reilly tried to compose himself
meanwhile becoming aware or gro"
ing excitement In the street Ihef
h from the direction Of the fort at tn
end of San Rafael street sounded
faint rafting fusillnoe, more bugi
II calls. and finally the thin, distan
shouting Of men.
"Rebels" someone cried.
"Dios mio, they are attacking TN
=" city,"
lie .'They have nudacity, ehT
IN The roofs were black with peopl
is now. Manin came hurrying down Int
er the store.
ou Something has gone wrong n
n whispered. They're fighting out yoI
der in the woods. There has bee
he some treachery."
re "It IS ten-fifteen," said O'Reilly.
lis must be going"
Manin stared at him. "You don
he understand"
"a .Those black fellows are gettir
pr. their horses ready. I'm going"
'or The druggist tried to force Johnn
into chair. "Madman! ne pahte
II, "I tell you our friends have been b
ho trayed; they are retreating Go oa'
no to your hotel quickly"
ed For the first time during their
/, ouaintance Manin heard the goo
,u natured American curse; OReiii!
,on blue eyes were blazing; he had let
, of himself completely.
,o, I'm going!" he cried, hoarsely. u
.nu the ID Spaniards In Cuba wo
stop me. Lord! I've waited too long
o.. I should have made break"
Idiot ~ stormed the druggist. ~
IT, wish to die, eh2'
,ns, O'Reilly ripped out another on
~. and fought off the others restraint
non hands.
rav "very we'll, then" cried Manin, 7
,. have some thought Of US who hs
.aot risked our lives for you. Suppose
tn should escape7 How would our tro'
,,na ~ receive you now7 Would they
ond think you had cunninsly arranged
ood trap7"
III A light Of reason slowly reappea
rn. In the younger mans eyes.
"a "No" Manin pressed his advants
az "You must wait until" He br
,a." OF abruptly and stepped behind
counter. for q man In the uniform 9
auu Spanish lieutenant had entered
- store.
iean The newcomer walked directly