The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-07-05

how to obey orders even though the
other members Of his party did not.
He remained utterly deaf to Miss Ev-
something about the plans of the eX-
pedltion; he would not even tell her
where he was taking her, where the
other filibusters had assembled, or
from what port their ship would sail.
When Philadelphia, Washington, then
Baltimore, and finally Richmond were
left behind, Miss Evans was, IN truth,
ready to explode, and her two compan-
| ions were in n similar frame Of mind.
! 1t was not until the train was ap-
| preaching Charleston that Major Ra-
mos finally announced: This is the
end of our journey; the other men,
! bers of the expedition are here. But
must ask you not TO talk with them
or with any strangers, for our friends
are being watched by detectives in the
employ Of the Spanish minister at
Washington and by United States dep
uty marshals. One little indiscretion
might ruin everything"
The hotel to which Major Ramos
led his guests appeared TO be well
filled; there were many Cubans in the
lobby, and the air was heavy with the
aroma of their strong, black cigarettes.
AS the major entered they turned in
terestcd and eXpectant faces toward
him and they eyed his companions with
frank curiosity. Miss Evans became
70
admiring glance.
AS for O'Reilly, the familiar odor Of
those Cuban cigarettes, the snatches Of
Spanish conversation which he over
heard, awoke in him q great excite
ment; he realized with an odd thrill
that these eager, dark-visaged men
were now his friends and comrades,
and that those Americans lettering
watchfully among them were his ene-
mies-the spies of whom Ramos had
spoken. There were at least score OF
the latter, and all were plainly
: stamped with the distinctive marks OF
their calling. That they, too, were in
: terested in the latest arrivals was soon
: made evident by their efforts to get
+. acquainted.
On the next afternoon word was qui
etly passed to get ready, and the fill
busters, carrying their scant hand
4 baggage, began to leave the hotel ir
groups, followed, Of course. by the
e watchful spies.
AS the three Americans prepared fol
! departure Norine whispered: 'Listen
Everything is all right. We're not go
+ ing aboard the Dauntless at all She!
: here as a blind"
:. "Are you sure" O'Reilfy shot hel
, 4 quick glance.
!, Major Ramos himself gave tina
. story to the newspapers; It's all par
= Of his plan. / promised not to tell
butt just can't help myself. Gee
;, I'm having a good time"
Leslie Branch shook his head mourn
y fully. "You may enjoy 1t, but don't,
he grumbled. "We'll end 1t by bein
!. pnched, and that will finish me. On
- week in damp cell, with my lungs
O'Reilly, whose spirits had rise
magically, clapped him heartily on tn
=, back, crying: Congratulations Your
>. feeling better"
81 never felt worse u the other CON
planned.
- Nonsense! That's the first kic
e you've made since we hit cold weather
"a BY the time we reach Cuba you'll b
nice and melancholy and your coug
will be all gone"
= Ramos led his three charges to tn
=. railroad station and into the rea
30 - coach Of a south-bound train, wher
- the other members Of the expeditio
70 had already found seats. AS the
;. climbed aboard a secret service ager
essayed to follow them, but he wa
., stopped by brakeman, who said:
- "You can't ride in here; this is
special car. Some sort Of picnl
!, party. They're 'wops' or Greeks G
~ something"