Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-10-10

a card he handed 1t TO OKellly. 10
TO him. tell him what you have told me,
and do as he directs. Another thing,
don't return here unless 1t Is neces-
sary; otherwise when you land in Cuba
you may have cause to regret it.
Doctor Alvarado, high type OF the
Cuban professional man, was expect
ing O'Reilly. He listened patiently 10
his callers somewhat GREATNESS re-
cital.
"You do well to avoid the cities
where you are known" he agreed. but !
just how to reach the insurrectos-"
"If you'd merely give me a letter
saying I'm a friend"
The doctor promptly negatlved this
suggestion. "Surely you don't think 1t
can be done as easily as that?" he In
quired. "In the first place. wherever
you land, you will be watched and
probably searched. Such letter, If
discovered, would not only end your
chances, but 1t would bring certain dis
aster upon those to whom 1t was writ
ten. My two brothers, Tomas and lg-
nacio, reside In Cuba, and we all work
for the cause of independence In our
own ways. / am fortunately situated.
but they are surrounded by dangers,
and | must ask you to be extremely
careful in communicating with them.
for l am placing their lives in your
hands and-I love them dearly"
81 shall do exactly as you say"
every well, then Go to Neuvitas.
where Tomas lives-there is a steamer
leaving In three or four days, and you
can arrange passage on her. He Is
dentist. Meet him, somehow. and
make yourself know by repeating this
sentence: I come from Felipe. He told
me how you whipped him to keep him
from going to the Ten Years war;
That will be enough; he will ask you
who you are and what you want. You
won't need TO say anything more. No
living soul. except Tomas and l, knows
that he thrashed me, but 1t is true. He
will understand from the message that
l trust you, and he will help you to
reach the rebels, If such n thing Is
possible. Come and see me when you
get back, and bring me news Of Tomas.
Now adios, compadre."
"Adios, senorl / am deeply CRATE
full p
O'Reilly had no difficulty in securing
passage direct to Neuvitas on the Eng
fish steamer Durham Castle, and few
days later he saw the Atlantic high
lands dissolve into the mists OF a win
ter afternoon as the ship headed out
ward into nasty running sea.
Cuba, when 1t came fairly into sight.
lay bathed in golden sunshine, all
warmth and welcome, like bride
upon an azure couch. The moist breath
from her fragrant shores swept over
the steamers decks and Johnnie
OReilly shifted 1t joyfully.
Although there were but q few pas
sengers on the Durham Castle, they
were subjected to long delay, during
which suspicious customs men searched
their baggage and questioned them
Finally. however, O'ReIlly found him.
self free to 60 ashore.
Ell Gran Hotel Europea, Neuvitas
leading hostelry. belied its name. II
was far from large. and certainly II
was anything but European. except
perhaps, In Its proprietors extravagant
and un-American desire to please. at
any cost. But 1t was the best hotel
the place afforded, and Senior Carba jal
was the most attentive Of hosts.
He evinced an unusual interest In
the affairs Of his American guest and
soon developed habit Of popping into
the latter's room at unexpected mo.
ments, ostensibly to see that all was
as 1t should be. When, for the third
time. he appeared without knocking
OReilly suspected something.
You have everything, ehY Mr.. Car.
bajal teetered upon the balls of his
feet while his small black eyes roved
inquisltively.
! Everything in abundance
You are pleasure traveller You
see the sights. is that It? Well. Cubo
is beautiful"
I'm not tourist. l travel for nv
health" said O'Reilly.
You HEALTH" Carboia1,.
frame began to heave; his bullying All
domen oscillated as If shaken by some
hidden hand. Good Hal There,
another joke for you"
I'm a sick man." O'Reilly insisted
holloway.
You don't look sick" mumbled Car
paJai. Not like the other America n !"
what other American7"
"A peculiar fellow. He went on IN
fuerto Principe. What a coughI And
ne was as thin as a wire. He bled NJ
me mouth, too, all the time. when he
was not reviling my hotel. You'll ace
nlm II you 60 there, provided he hasn't
come apart with his coughing. I ba.
neve he writes for newspapers. Well
II is my pleasure to serve you. Com
.nano me at any hour" Mr.. Carbatsl
rose reluctantly and went wbeezino
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