The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-07-04

He sat silently while the letter was
being read; nor was he disappointed in
the result. Mr.. Enriquez raised dark,
compassionate eyes to his, saying:
'This is a touching letter, sir. I
thank you for allowing me to see it.
No, 1 don't doubt you now. Poor Cuba
Her sons must be brave, her daughters
patient"
well. You understand why I must
go quickly, and why 1 can't chance de-
lay by going either TO Matanzas or to
Havana. I want to land somewhere
farther east, and 1 want you to help
me to find Colonel Lopez"
Mr.. Enriquez frOwned thoughtfully.
what just told you is literally true"
he said at last I'VE work in the dark
up here, and we don't know the where
abOuts of our troops. Butt have a
thought" He excused himself and left
the room. When he returned he ex-
planned: 81 don't have to tell you that
we are watched all the time, and that
for US to assist you openly would be
liable to defeat your purpose. But
have just telephoned to a man I can
trust, and have told him your story.
to help you if he can. His name is
Alvarado." Writing an address upon
card, he handed it to O'Reilly. GO
to him, tell him what you have told me,
and do as he directs. Another thing,
don't return here unless it 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 to
his callers somewhat breathless re-
cital.
you do wei to avoid the cities
just how to reach the insurrectOs-"
IF you'd merely give me a letter
saying I'm a friend"
The doctor promptly negatiyed this
| suggestion. Surely you don't think it
can be done as easily as that?'' he i'm
quired. I'm the first place, wherever
you land, you will be watched and
probably searched. Such letter, if
discovered, would not only end your
chances, but it would bring certain dis
aster upon those to whom it was writ
ten. My two brothers, Tomas and Ig-
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 I must ask you to be extremely
careful in communicating with them,
for I 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 a
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 I, knows
| that he thraShed me, but it is true. He
will understand from the message that
I trust you, and he will help you to
reach the rebels, if such a thing is
possible. Come and see me when you
get back, and bring me news Of Tomas.
Now, adios, compadre."
"Adios, senior! 1 am deeply CRATE
full! :"
O'ReiIly had no difficulty in securing
passage direct to Neuvitas on the Eng
lish steamer Durham Castle, and a 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 a nasty running sea.
Cuba. when 1t came fairly into sight
lay bathed in golden sunshine. all
warmth and welcome, ike a bride