Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-31

 squarejawed forceful Cuban, who. it seemed, was to be in command of the expedition.
 My duties end here," Enriquez ex- plained. Major Ramos will take charge of you, and you must do ex- actly as he directs. Ask no questions, for he won't answer them. Good-by | and good luck"
 When he had gone the three Ameri- cans followed their new guide through the iron gates
 Major Ramos proved that he knew how to obey orders even though the other members of his party did not. He remained utterly deaf to Miss Ev- ans entreaties that he let her know something about the plans of the ex- petition; he would not even tell her where he was taking her, where the other flibusters 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 compnn- ions were in a similar frame of mind.
 It was not until the train was ap- preaching Charleston that Major Ra- mos finally announced: This Is the end of our journey; the other mem- 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 l 70 t-l. 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- terested and expectant faces toward him and they eyed his companions with frank curiosity. Miss Evans became the target for more than one warmly 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 a 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 watchfulIy among them were his ene- intestine spies of whom Ramos had spoken. There were at least a 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 f1li- busters, carrying their scant hand baggage, began to leave the hotel in groups, followed of course. by the watchful spies.
 As the three Americans prepared for departure NOrine whispered: "Listenl Everything is all right. We're not go- ing aboard the Dauntless at all; she's here as a blind"
 Are you sureT" O'Reilly shot her a quick glance.
 Major Ramos himself gave that story to the newspapers it's all a part of his plan. promised not to tell, butt just can't help myself. Geei Pm having a good time."
 Leslie Branch shook his head mourn fully. You may enjoy it. but don't" he grumbled. wen end 1t by being pinched, and that will finish me. One week in damp cell, with my lungs"
 O'Reilly. whose spirits had risen magically, clapped him heartily on tho back, crying: Congratulations You're feeling better"
 "I never felt worser the other com plained.
 Nonsense That's the first kick you've made since we hit cold weather. By the time we reach Cuba you'll be nice and melancholy and your cough will be all gone."
 Ramos led his three charges to the railroad station and into the rear coach of a south-bound train, where the other members of the expedition had already found seats. As they climbed aboard a secret service agent essayed to follow them. but he was stopped by brakeman, who said: You can't ride in here; this is a special car. Some sort of picnic party. They're 'wops' or Greeks or somathfnp1