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CHAPTER XVI.
The Trocha.

or all the military measures en-
ployed by the Spaniards In their wars
against Cuban independence, perhaps
the most unique was the trocha-
trench or traverse. Martinez Campos
during the Ten Years war built the
first trocha just west Of the Cubltas
mountains where the waist of the
Island is narrowest. Not until Wey.
ler's time were the two methods of
paclfication, the trocha and the concen-
tration camp, developed to their fullest
extent. Although his trochas hindered
the free movement of Cuban troops
and his prison camps decimated the
peaceful population Of several prov.
inces, the Spanish cause gained little
Both trenches and prison camps be.
came Spanish graveyards.
At the time Johnnie O'Reilly set ont
for Matanzas the war-a war without
battle, without victory, without defeat
had settled into grim contest OF en-
durance. In the east, where the insur-
rectos were practically supreme, there
was food Of a sort, but beyond the Ju.
caro-Moron trocha-the old one OF
Campos' building-the country was
sick. Immediately west of 1t, in that
district which the Cubans called Las
Villas, the land lay dying, while the
entire provinces of Matanzas, Habana
and Pinar del Rio were practically
dead. These three were skeletons,
picked bare Of flesh by Weyler's beak.
The Jucaro-Moron trocha had been
greatly strengthened since Campos'
day. 1t followed the line Of the trans
insular railway. Dotted at every quar-
ter of mile along the grade were lit
tie forts connected by telephone and
telegraph lines. Between these forti-
mas were sentry stations of logs or rail-
road ties. Eyes were keen, rifles were
ready, challenges were sharp, and coun-
tersigns were quickly given on the Ju-
caro-Moron trocha.
In O'Reilly's party there were three
men besides himself-the ever-faithful
Jacket, a wrinkled old Camagueyan
who knew the bride trails Of his prov
ince as a fox knows the tracks to its
lair, and a silent guaJiro from farther
west, detailed to accompany the expe-
ditlon because Of his wide acquaintance
with the devastated districts. Both
guides, having crossed the trocha more
than once, affected to scorn its ter
rors, and their easy confidence reas-
sured O'Reilly In spite of Esteban's
Dartinp admonjtion
The American had not dreamed of
taking Jacket along, but when he came
TO announce his departure the boy had
fatty refused to be left behind.
Fifty miles Of hard riding brought
the party to the trocha they neared it
on the second morning after leaving
Cubitas, and sought secluded camp
ing spot. Later In the day Hilario, the
old Camagueyan, slipped away to re-
connoiter. He returned at twilight,
but volunteered no report Of what he
had discovered. After an inslstent
cross-examinatlon OReilly wrung from
him the reluctant admission that ev-
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CHAPTER xv-continued.

Estcban raised himself to his elbow
"You think It's myth, joke. Well,
IT'S not. know where it is. found
IT."
Norine gasped; Johnnie spoke sooth-
ingly:
"Don't get excited, Old man; you've
talked too much today"
"IIa" Esfrban fell back upon mis-
pillow. 81 haven't any fever. I'm as
sane as ever | was. That treasure
exists, and that doubloon gave me the
clue to It's whereabouts. Don Esteban,
my father, was cunning; he could hide
things better than a magpie. IT re-
mained for me to discover his trick"
"He Is ravlng," O'Reilly declared,
with sharp stare at his friend.
The girl turned Loyalty 60 her pa
tlent. "Tll believe you, Mr., Varona.
always believe everything about buried
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than to show themselves the next time
l come this way" said he. "YOu saw
me, didn't you? Well, made few
Spanish widows tonight"
When no one disputed his assertion
Jacket proceeded further in praise of
himself, only to break off with word
less cry Of dismay.
whats the matter?" Johnnie in
Quired.
'Look! Behold me!' waileA the
hero. II have left the half Of my beau
tiful trousers on that barbed wire !"
Antonio swung leg over his saddle,
saying: Come along, amigos; we have
fifty leagues ahead Of US. The war
will be over while we stand here gos-
siping."
O'Reilly's adventures on bis swift
ride through Las Villas have 20 part in
this story. 1t is only necessary to
say that they were numerous and va
ried, that O'Reilly experienced excite
ment a-plenty, and that upon more than
one occasion ne was forced to think
dhu W nv puiNhis III oiuNi W hNOlu q
clash with some rowing guerrilla band.
Food became a problem Immediate
ly after the travellers had crossed the
trocha. Such apprehensive families as
still lurked In the woods were liberal
enough-Antonio. by the way, knew all
Of them-but they had little to give,
and, in consequence, O'Reilly's party
learned the taste Of wild fruits, ber-
ries and palmetto hearts. Once they
managed to kill a small pig the sole
survivor Of some obscure country trag-
edy, but the rest Of the time their
meat when there was any. consisted
Of iguanas-thcse big, repulsive liz
ards-and jutias, the Cuban field rats.
Fortunately there was no shortage
Of food for the horses, and so. despite
the necessity Of numerous detours, the
party made good time. They crossed
into MatanEas, pushed on over rolling
hills, through sweeping savannas, past
empty clearings and deserted villages,
to their journeys end. A fortunate
encounter with a rebel partida from
General Betancourt's army enabled
them to reach headquarters without
loss Of time, and one afternoon, worn.
haggard and hungry, they dismounted
in front Of that gallant officers hut.
General Betancourt read the letter
which O'Reilly handed him, then
looked up with a smile.
$50! You are one Of Gomez Ameri.
cans, eh? Well, I would never have
known It, to look at you; the sun and
the wind have made you into a very
good Cuban. And your clothes One
might almost mistake you for Cuban
cabinet officer"
(TO BE CONTINUEDJ
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treasure. The bigger the treasure the
more implicitly l believe In II. I sim.
ply adore pirates and such things: II
were u man I'd be one. Do you know
I've always been tempted to bury my
money and fsen go look for It."
"Thers Is no doubt that my father
had great deal Of money at one time, y
EstebLn began: "he was the richest
man In the richest city of Cuba"
O'Reilly shook his head dubIously
and braced his back against tree
trunk; there was look Of mild disap.
probation on his face us he listened to
the familiar story of Don Esteban and
the slave. Sebastian. When Esteban
had finished. Norine drew a deep
breath.
"Oh! That lays over any story
ever heard. To think that the deeds
and the Jewels and everything are In
the we'll at this minute Suppose some
body finds iti" Norine was aghast al
Me thought.
mot much chance of that. The
treasure has lain there for genera.
ton, and the story itself Is almost for.
gotten" Esteban turned triumphantly
to OReilly. saying. "Now. then. do you
think I'm so crazy?"
OReilly didn't have II In his heart tc
say exactly what he really thought
What he more than half suspected wa:
that some favored fancy had formed
lodgment In Esteban's brain.
ITS an interesting theory" he ad
mitted. anyhow, there is no danger
Of the treasure being uncovered yer,
soon. Cueto had a good look and mad,
himself ridiculous. You'll have ampl
chance to do likewise when the war 4
bver."
"You must help me find IT," sal
Esteban. "We shall all share the fol-
tune equally. you two, Rosa and l."
"Wei Why should we share In II !
Norine asked.
81 owe 1t to you. Didn't O'Rclll
rescue me from a dungcon7 Haven
you nursed me back to health! Don
] owe my life to you both2"
Nonsense! I, for one, shn'n't tnL
. dollar Of It."
"Oh. but you must. insist Nur
ting is a poorly paid professio
Wouldn't you like to be richT
Profession! Poorly paid?" Norir
,puttered, angrily. "As II I'd tai
tayl"
"As IL would accept a great serviC
and forget 1t. like some miserable be-
gar" Esteban replied stiffly.
O'Ryilly laughed out. "Don't let
quarrel over the spoil until we get It
said he. "That's the way with a
treasure-hunters. They invariably ia
ont ard go to fighting. To avoid blood
shed. I'll agree to sell my interes
cheap. for cash. My share Of the ii
NOUS varona fortune going for do
lAr"
There! He doesn't believe a wor
Of It," Esteban said.
Norine gave IN impatient shrue
"Some people wouldn't believe the
Ears alive unless they saw tbsic byeat
-s~>A. y .essI,
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erything seemed favorable for cross
Ing some time that night, and that he
had selected promising point. Be
yond that the old man would say moth
ing.
Supper. a simple meal, was quickly
disposed Of Then followed long.
dispiriting wait, for q gibbous moon
rode high In the sky and the guides
refused to stir SO long as 1t remained
there. 1t was a still night; In the
jungle no air was stirring, and dark
ness brought forth a torment of mos
Quitoes. As day died the woods awoke
to sounds OF bird and insect life |;
strange. raucous calls pealed forth,
some familiar. Others strange and un-
accustomed. St1Rg there In the dark,
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Mean Trick

Maud Willis-So Percy and Claude
are both crazy about you?
Bess Gillis-Yes, and they have be-
come the most bitter enemies over 1t,
too.
Maud Willis-Indeed?
BcsS GilliS-Yes. The other night,
when Percy was called Claude had
bribed the milkman to come at ten
o'clock in the evening and to be sure
to have father hear him.
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Rates reasonable Iii CHEST references Bestservicea
The Darker Side.

Rather n pleasing picture here"
what is the subject?'
"a group of telephone girls enjoying
few moments of leisure in the com
panys beautifully furnished rest
room"
"Why not show the brighter side of
telephone operators life? You d0Gt
expect the company to let us see how
she looks when grabbed woman is
giving her Hail Columbia for not get
ting Il number, do you?'-Birmingham
Age-Hcrald.
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His Audience With Him.

A rather pompous would-be member
Of parliament rose to make an extend
ed speech at an electioneering meet
ing. He began in sententiOus fashion ::
"Mr. Chairman. l have lived long
long enough
"Hear. hear" yelled member Of
the audience. and amid storm OF
laughter the aspiring NJ. L. sat down.
London Tit-Bits.
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Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura
Soap and hot water. For free samples,
address "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston"
At druggists and by mail. Soap 25.
Ointment % and 60.-Adv.
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A Cinrh,

"Into each life some rain must fall"
said the philosopher.
"Yep. Especially II he lives in this
territory during the month Of
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HUSBAND
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From Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-"For many months
I was not able to DO my work owing TO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
W. 0. BARNETT Is
NAMED ADJUTANT

John w. IShiver, commandant of
Camp A. S. Cults, Sons of Confeder-
ate Veterans, Saturday appointed W
o. aBrnett adjutant Of the camp. Com
rade Barnett has been a member of
the camp since its organization, and
his appointment as adjutant is a de-
served recognation of his interest in
its affairs. The camp now has a to-
tai membership of nearly two hun
dred, which the officers say will be
increased to five hundred within
short while.
Rev. J. W. Tinsley, of Plains, is
spending today in Americas, and will
preach at eleven o'clock this morning
in Lee Street Methodist church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
IS NO OCCASION FOR
ALARM, SAYS WILSON

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. There is
no occasion for alarm over the agi-
tation to fix cotton prices, according
to a telegram received here tonight
by William J. Harris from President
Wilson. The message was in reply
to one Mr.. Harris had sent earlier in
the day to Washington calling the
Presidents attention to the apprehen-
sion of many persons over the situa-
ton, and protesting in the interest of
the farmers of such a movement.
The presidents message in full fol-
lows:
white House, Washington, D. c.
Sept s, 1918.
William J. Harris, Atlanta, Ga.
mo cause for concern about the
price of cotton. The plan is merely
for an impartial inquiry to ascertain
whether agreements would be service
able In stabilizing transactions.
(signed) WOODROW WILSON"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
SUMTER EXPECTED
TO FURNISH TWO
THOUSAND UNDER
new REGISTRATION

Official figures showing the number
of men expected to furnish in the reg
istration this week, and these show
that Sumter county's registration is
expected to be 1888. This number ii
secured, will represent a 100 pei
cent. registration and anything less
than this number will probably cause
an investigation to be made by fed
eral authorities.
Neighboring counties about Sumter
are expected to register as follows
Stewart, 1923; Crisp, 3,124; Dooly,
2,577; Dougherty, 2,144; Houston, g.
TIT; Laurens, 4,4O9; Lee, 1897; Ma
con, SIP; Marion, SIG; schley, 476.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
PLAINS SCHOOLS
BEGIN With GOOD
ENROLLM'T PRESENT

Plains High school has entered
upon the work of the current session
with good enrolment. Supt T. J.
Barrett has as his co-workers Miss
Thelma Wilson, Of Fort valley; Miss
Julia Coleman, of Plains; Miss Annie
Maud Thomas from North Georgia
Mrs. Mary Campbell, of Plains, and
Miss Maggie Jenkins, of Dooling. The
music class is in charge of Miss Berta
Will Clark.
Rev. ]. W. FINLEY conducted the de-
votional exercises at the opening ses-
sion, also giving a timely talk to the
school and the visitors present
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
MRS. THOMAS TO
SPEAK AT LEE
STREET CHURCH

Tonight at $3.50 o'clock, Mrs. J. A
Thomas, of Columbus, will speak on
the part of women in Y, M. c.. A. war
work. She is a most interesting talk
er, and has many friends in Ameri-
Gus, where she formerly resided, who
will hear her with interest.
Mrs. Thomas is district chairman
TO war work among the women of ten
counties, one of these being Sumter
and she will direct the work from her
home in Columbus. Her talk here to-
night will be one glled with interest
for her hearers, and doubtless large
congregation will be present to hear
her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
SPECIAL MUSIC AT
FIRST METHODIST

Special music programs have been
arranged for both services at the
First Methodist church today. At
the evening service an augmented
choir will provide the music and
Mrs. Josephine Hunter Ray wiul sing
twilight and Dame" by Obey Speaks.
The morning progrom follows;
Prelude: Adagio-LOuise Beeth-
oven.
Anthem Christian, The Mora
Breaks sweet;y Der Thee.-she:Ly.
Mrs. W. L Taylor, Miss Emulie
Morgan, Mr.. Fiuxterville, Mr. J. Il
Bryan.
Duet-"Rock OF Ages"-Schubett.
Mrs. Taylor and Miss Morgan.
Postlude-Sally.
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BIC MINSTREL
AND DANCE To
be STAGED ON
". LAMAR ST.
BLOCK BELOW COTTON AVENUE
WILL BE CUT OFF FROM TRAF-
FIG AND BIG SHOW STAGED
FOR BENEFIT OF VETERANS
GREAT CROWD WILL BE HERE
TO ATTEND INTERESTING
EVENT. ..f.- ...

The big minstrel affair and street
dance to be staged for the benefit of
the Confederate Veterans will be put
On in the block below Cotton avenue,
on Lamar street, and will be one of
the biggest and best entertainments
ever seen here. The minstrel feature
will be under auspices of Camp A.
S. Cults, Sons of Veterans, and the
net proceeds of the whole affair will
be given the old soldiers.
1t is proposed by those in charge
to have the whole business section
decorated in patriotic colors during
the day of the 14th, and Henry Stan
field will decorate the enclosed area
free of cost, and in addition will as
sist in decorating business houses
The wiring in the enclosure will be
done by Mr.. Shiveley, of Souther
Field, and the current will be furnish
ed by the Americas Lighting Co., this
including the wiring for the street
lighting.
The minstrel organization at the
camp is practicing daily, and Major
Wash has promised to cooperate in
the entertainment by detailing several
of his best aviators to do daring
STUNTS in the air throughout the af-
ternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
DIR. JONES AT CAL
VARY CHURCH TODAY

Services at Calvary church today
will be conducted by Rev. Percy W.
Jones, the new rector, who is here
today for the first time. He will
preach at II o'clock and again at s
o'clock, and it is hoped that the en-
tire congregation will attend and give
him a cordial welcome on the occa-
sion of his first service.
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81. tAnI MNEnOdlRE.

81. raul Methodist.
East Americas.
Sunday school at 3:3e .. m. Prayer
meeting Thursday at 1880 D. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
$50 Big Planes Sent to France.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. g.
More than 1000 DeHaviIand planes
have been delivered to date, and of
these more than 800 have been ship
ped abroad, General Peyton c. March,
chief of staff, told members of the
senate military affairs committee at
their weekly conference with him to-
day.
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No Services at Brooklyn Heights.

No Services at Brooklyn Heights.
Owing to the continuance of re-
vival services at Brooklyn Heights,
there will be no services at Brooklyn
Heights church tonight.
There will however, be services
held there next Sunday night, when
Rev. J. W. Patterson will preach.
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First Methodist Church.
Rev. P. w. Ellis, Pastor.

rev. L. w. Ellis, Pastor.
Sunday School $3.50 m. t. O
Marshall, Supt.
Preaching at II a. m. and s o. m.
by the pastor.
Morning subject: Scenes from the
Life of Eligah." Evening subject:
Our Part in Our Salvation
Epworth eague Tuesday D. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to
strangers and soldiers.
Short services. Good music.
Church is located at corner of
Church and Lee streets.
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First Baptist Charcn.

$3.50 a. m, Sunday School. T. F
Gatewood, Supt Glasses for all.
IL a. m. Preaching by the pastor
Subject: 1.-THE Nail Prints"
7:30 p. IA. B. Y. P. U.
8:15 p. m. Evangelistic services.
Come and worship with us.
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Lee Street Methodist Church.


Rev. S. E. Jenkins, the pastor, be-
ing absent from the city, the II
o'clock service this morning will be
conducted by Rev. J. w. FINLEY. of
Plains.
At the evening hour, $3.50 o'clock,
Mrs. ]. A. Thomas will talk on the
part women are taking in Y. M. C. A.
war work.
There will be special music at all
these services, and a large attend
ance is desired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08

PiIIage and Ruin Mark German Flight
LONDON, Sept. 7.-Pillage and ruiz
such as characterized the great re-
treat of the Germans from the Somme
to the Hindenburg line last year
marks the present German retirement
in France, said a dispatch from the
front today.
Houses were looted, furniture was
piled in the roadwaysl and set on fire
Agricultural machinery was destroy
ed or damaged and all buildings were
sacked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08
LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES
THE PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED
Central Baptist Church.

George F. Brown, Pastor.
Sunday Bible school at $3.50 a. m.
Morning worship at Il; evening
worship at S:15.
Church conferences at the close OF
the morning service.
Young peoples meeting at 7:15 p. m
A place and welcome for all.
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Catholic Church.

The regular order of services al
the Catholic church is asfollows:
Holy Mass at 1870 every Sunday
morning, except the first Sunday in
each month.
Holy Mass at $3.50 each first Sunday
morning in each month.
A cordial invitation is extended the
public to attend all services in this
church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-08

Christian Science Church.
Taylor street.
Morning service at Ii o'clock Sun
day. Wednesday evening services will
be held at $3.50 o'clock.
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WHY SUFFER SO?

Why suffer from q bad back, from
'harp,- shooting twinges, headache,
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Mrs. L. C. Nails, $40 South Patricl;
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l., ard IN -. morning hloud barely
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2nd my Kidneys acted irrcguIarly. NJ
head achcd, too, | got my first ho,:
of Doan's. Kidney Pills at c. w. Sum
mer's Drug Store and they did me 50
much good got another box. After
had finished that, my back stopped
aching and my kidneys haven't caused
me any trouble since"
Price Coo: at al dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-ge;
Deans Kidney Pills-tbe same that
Mrs. Nalls>ba,l| Foster Milburn Co.
Mfgrs., buffalo. n. Y, ADV.