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at Monroe Wednesday of this w°ck.
F. W. Mulkey was at Monroe
last Saturday having dental work
done.
Mrs. Grace Giles is here from
Laurel. Miss., to spend the holi
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and family, left Tuesday morning
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Thos. Green and wife returned
from Lawson Sunday where they
were called to attend the funeral
of h s sister's little child.
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has been attending business col
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CYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER I—lieutenant Holton is do
(‘itched from his command in the navy at
the outset of the Spanish-American war
and assigned to important secret service
duty.
CHAPTER II—While dining at a Wash
ington hotel he detects a waiter in the act
of robbing a beautiful young lady, who
thanks him for his servlre and gives her
name as Miss I .a Tossa. a Cuban patriot
Eater he meets her at a hall. A secret
ervlce man warns Holton that the girl
is a spy.
CHAPTER III—Senor T a Tossa chides
his daughter for her failure to secure itn
portant information from Holton. She
leaves for her home in Cuba. Holton is
ordered to follow her.
CHAPTER IV— They meet on the Tam 1
pa train. Miss Lh Tossa tells Holton she j
is a Cuban spy. and expresses doubt re- ■
gnrding the sincerity of the United Stale*
Holton is ordered to remain in Tampa to I
guard tiie troop transports.
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CHAI 7.it V—He receives orders to i
hmd Miss I>a Tossa, who is considered I
a dangerous spy, on Cuban soli. At sea !
he is overtaken by another warship, j
which takes Miss La Tossa aboard and i
Holton 1s ordered to return to Tampa.
CHAPTER VI—He saves the transports
from destruction at tiie hands of dyna
miters and reports to Admiral Sampson
for further duty.
CHAPTER VII—Holton is sent to Gen- !
eral Garcia’s command in the guise of a
newspaper correspondent to investigate
Cuban plots against the American troops
and to learn the plans of the Spanish
navy. He detects a trusted Cuban leader
in the work of fomenting trouble among
the Cubans in the interests of the Span
iards.
CHAPTER VTTI—Holton is seized hv
friends of the spy and later Is ordered
executed. Ho escapes and skv<*h ‘he
American troops from falling Into a Span
ish ambush.
CH \PTKR TX— Tie learns from O'-nnral
''tarda that the spy is Jose Cesnola. one
of the most trusted* leaders. Holton takes
part In the battle at San Juan.
CHAPTER X—Disguised as a Spanish
soldier he enters Santiago, goes at night
to the home of Miss Ea Tossa, where he
overhears a discussion of the Spanish
plans by leading army and navy com
manders He learns that the Spanish
fleet will leave the harbor at Santiago
on July 3. While attempting to Dave the
house he is confronted by Miss Da Tossa.
CHAPTER XT I? .lton cements Ms
friendship with Miss I,a Tossa by assur
ing her that the Americans Intend to
leave the Island as soon as the Spaniards
are driven out. Holton is discovered hv
Cesnola and Is saved from death at the
latter’s hands by Miss Ea Togsa. Holton
makes his escape.
CHAPTER XTT—He arrives in sight of
♦h«* American fleet in time to see the ad
miral’s flagship sal! away. After signal
ing for some time he finally is answered
by the Brooklyn. He warns Schley of
the intentions of the Spanish fleet, and
vdtnesses the destruction and capture of
tlie enemy’s vessels.
HTA PTE Ft XTTT—Holton learns that
-Thafter has received a message from
President McKinley declaring that the
war was Instituted for the sole purpose of
’’reeing Cuba. H< gets the message. In
• ompany with Miss Eh Tessa's brother lie
voes to meet Miss Ea Tossa. He learns
that a meeting of dissatisfied Cubans Is
to he held that night to plot against the
\meriean army. He gives Miss Ea Tossa
the president’s message.
CHAPTER XTV—He spies on the meet
ing and hears Cesnola attempt to inflame
the Cubans against the Americans. Miss
Ea Tossa denounces Cesnola and reads
McKinley’s message.
CHAPTKR KV—Garcia and his soldiers
•Irsfrmi on Ibc ipcctins and place Ces
no|a nnfl-T hrrost. l.ater he Is ordered
xecuted The Spanish forces surrender
■tod ShRftf’r enters Santiago. The Cubans
are dissatisfied because the Americans did
not immediately turn twer the city to
them. Miss I,a Tossa shares In the dis
satisfaction and quarrels with JTolton.
"Yob, I do.” She leaned on Pierre's
arm. "Take me away, Pierre.”
"One minute, Pierre.” Holton's
voice was low and tense. “Before you
go, Miss I.a Tossa. I wish to tell you
something. Anything I have said to
von in (lie past l stand by. The Amer
icans are going to relinquish this
country to the Cubans but that is a
matter neither here nor there. Your
manner is insulting and unfair. Miss
La Tossa. I came here today with
gladness in my heart—”
“With deceit—with more lies!" she
interrupted dramatically. "As a spy.
I bow to you. You are very clever.”
Holton straightened, his face white
and drawn. He looked at her for a
moment, searching her every feature.
Something in his expression quieted
her, and she pointed her hand at him.
“Listen,” she said. “Last night my
brother went into Santiago witli a let
ter to you from me. He arrived at
I jour quarters. Then lie was seized and
thrown out of the city for violating
the order of your general that. Cubans
remain at a distance. Perhaps you can
explain why.”
“I cannot. I never received t.he
letter.”
She shook her head.
"All that is very little matter,” she
continued. “That letter contained
what I have now said to you. And it
/aid this besides: That the enemies
of my country are my enemies, and
! that it is clear that no greater enemy
to Cuba than the United States ever
existed.”
She bowed and turned away.
Holton stood for a moment watch
ing her, and then, without a word,
i faced abruptly aboul and walked to
ward his horse.
CHAPTER XV!
A Frightful Revelation.
Holton’s ride hack to the city was
the most forlorn he had ever taken
In the flash of a hand h<' had been low
‘■red from the heights of ecstasy to
he depths of despair A beautiful
Ireain had been lived out, and the bit
ter realities of waiting had com*.
As he sat before his t-nt thinking
i man paused in front of ii.in. boldin
his broad sombrero in his baud A>
Holton glanced at him curiously his
face lighted with recognition.
"Pierre!” he cried, rising. "What
do you want?”
The Cuban nodded to him gravely.
“Can you come with me, Lieutenant
Holton? It Is very important.”
Holton, without replying, accom
panied the Cuban.
The two hurried along until at
rngth the Cuban stopped in front of
a long, rambling, one-story building
evidently used at one time as a bar
racks for the Spanish soldiers. He
leaned down and took off his shoes
motioning Holton to do likew ise.
Realizing that the situation was rife
with importance, the American sal
down and complied without a word.
Then, rising in his stocking feet,
I’ierre took from his pocket a key. un
locked the door, and entered, motion
’ng Holton to follow. After they were
both inside, the Cuban closed the door
and locked it, withdrawing the key
and placing it in his pocket again.
"She has not arrived yet,” remarked
Pierre. "I am happy. ] feared il
would hr too late."
"Too late for what? Who did you
e.xpect to find here?” whispered Hoi. i
?on. almost irritably.
For answer Pierre srpicezi d to.: arm
and silently pointed out into Hie night.
Following the man's finger, Holton
saw the form of a woman alighting
from a pony. As his eyes strained
lie recognized Miss La Tossa.
By her side was a man and. ns his
face turned toward the building. Hoi
on gasped and whispered hoarsely to
his companion:
"Give me that key!”
The Cuban's hand tightened on his
irivt like a vise.
“No—come. I am certain now thp
av is clear. 1 feared he was below,
it is all right. Come.”
Something in the fellow's manner
made Holton’s obedience implicit.
Without a word he followed the man.
The Cuban had lighted a candle. Fol
lowing the light, Holton could see p
'ong tunnel opening before him. In
the apartment itself were several elec
trical appliances, and a push-button
was in the* wall.
Holton marveled greatly at what In.
was going through, but the man lu
had seen with Miss La Tossa was up
j lermost in his mind.
"1 thought that fellow, Cesnola, wa
dead," he said tensely.
For the man with the girl was none
other titan thatof the omnipresent am
ipparentl.v immortal waiter of tin
New Willard.
Pierra laughed without mirth.
“The man is a devil!” he replied
“The firing party at his execution wac
selected by an officer friendly to him
They shot over his head. He pretend
*>d death. Thus he escaped. Genera
Garcia was tricked by his own men."
Holton noddl'd.
“But what is the meaning of a!’
*hcse instruments?" he asked. "Am
vhv have you brought me here?”
The man faced Holton gravely.
“This tunnel,” he answered, “leadi
under flip heart of Santiago. At shot'
distances it is packed with dynamite
This key will release the spark tha*
sets it off. it is the plan that the eit'
uid the American soldiers shall b
; blown to pieces, after which, tht
Cuban soldiers now gathered on th
secret trail, leading into the town, will
ush in and assume control.”
Holton’s breath ceased for the m<>
inent and half chokingly he placed his
hand on Pierre’s shoulder.
“And Miss I^a Tossa?" he asked
c|uaveringly.
“Senorita has been selected to
j press the button. I have brought yoi
I here to stop her. To save the city, ti
I save the Americans, to save herself
j for when that button is pressed slu
As His Face Turned, Holton Gasped.
dips line." Pierre sank on his knees.
"Oil, Mr. Holton, save her! She loyes t
you. 7oU love her! Save her. You
can, and you alone can."
Holton struck the man on the shoul
ter and his voice was stem.
"1 will save her.” he paused. “So
help me. Pierre, I will!"
The candle was blown out and the
two waited is the darkness.
"Hut. why,” whispered Holton, “has
Miss La Tossa volunteered for this
work?"
“Because,” was the reply, “the per
son who presses that, button w ill never
leave this place. It is intended that it |
shall be destroyed so that no trace of I
the mystery will ever be found.”
Holton s heart grew sick Pndnubted
ly the girl, in her blind, patriotic fury. :
iiad come forward as a martyr to give
ter life for the country she loved.
At the moment there whh the sound
jf a lock turping and then the door
‘•aked. Holton Pi t re .. .
■hind some wine-casks. The n«
taut they knew the girl was in the
nartrnent with them.
They hoard a match strike. Evi
iently she had lighted a lantern, for a
oft yellow glow tilled the place. And
m« Holton, peering through a crack
let ween two casks, saw her.
She still wore her khaki hunting- I
uilt. Her face was pale as death and !
her eyes blared with a supernatural
■ight. Slowly she looked about the
room. and then, in the middle of the ■
floor, she fell upon her knees. She j
was praying.
Holton arose silently and stole to a
position directly in front of the switch
key. When she returned she found
him there with arms folded, standing
as immobile as a statue.
She did not scream. Her lips parted
and she stood still, staring at him with
dilated eyes. So they stood for the.
spare of a minute. To Holton it
seemed an eternity. Then she spoke
"Von!" Her voice was deep, hut ex
pression'ess.
"It is 1. Mies La Tossa,” responded
Holton.
"Why—why have you come here?”
"I have come to pave you from voui
pelf. You are in the grip of a grea1
misunderstanding."
Before Holton's steady. compassion
\to cnzp. tho pill's i'vps fell. It i\a« flu
though some message from the Amen
■Hit's heart had reached her. At any
rate her voice became more gentle.
"You must leave me, Lieutenant
1 tolton,” she resumed. "1-—1—"
She paused, realizing what it would
[ nean to have Holton leave her to per
orm her deadly task of shattering the
ity and its American occupants. This
bought, caused her to reel.
Then, as though with the flashing
wiftness of lightning, she sprang to
ard th»> odicer and threw one arm
round his neck, the other reaching
ver and touching the electric button.
"Now, Mr. Holton,” she cried, “if
oil move 1 shall press—”
Before she could complete her sen
cnee Holton raised his shoulder ever
o slightly and her linger was thus re
lieved at least an inch out of reach
if the little knob. She tried to spring
•.way from him, hut Holton held her.
"Miss La Tossa.” he began, “I came
iere because I love you—that is my
nly thought. I love you. I have
oved you since I first saw you. 1
:avo spoken to you concerning the
viuericans as a man would speak to
he woman he loves, with the whole
ruth in my heart. I have talked
ince I saw you this morning, with
cores of high officers, and 1 can tel)
ou that what I have already said to
ou is the whole truth.
"Cuba is certpinly and surely to be
3ft to the Cubans. England, France
ermany, Italy—all great countries
■ave been officially assured by tin
tate department that It Is to he. But
rst. order must be restored here and
he wheels of government set going
o that end General Wood is to be ap
ointod military governor, and in good
ime every single American soldiei
ill leave this island. There Is no
■luht about that. Ah, Miss La Tossa
•elieve me! For, as God is my judge
have spoken only the truth.
"One moment,” as she essayed to
peak. “Losing you is a price too
reat for me to pay—even when it in
olves saving my countrymen. No, 1
annot lose you—and live. 1 do noi
isli to live. And so—you have no1
olieved me. Every look, every wore
f yours tells me you regard me as a
>ar. So lie it.”
Up ninviMl away from the push but
and folded liis a,rms.
"You are now at perfect liberty t<
ress that button, 1 shall not inter
•re. 1 shall stay here and die will
•ni. That is my wish. Life mean*
othirig now for me."
A cry of horror broke from the girl
he stood swaying, surveying the tw<
itb staring eyes. Her gaze at lengtl
istened upon Holton, standing there
is arms folded his broad shoulders
leaving, his dark, handsome fac>
tinted to her with an ni(pr«n<»tou o;
;reaf tenderness.
Something In his eyes, something
magnetic, the power of his great lov*
dr her, the intensity of his emotions
tivlted hey gaze to his fare.
Slowly, In spite of herself, she crep' ■
toward him, fascinated,
"llytier! How my arms have ached
for yon. How my heart has bled foi
you! Itanee! Come."
With a low cry the girl sprang to
him. In his powerful arms lie caugh
her. She looked up at him and kissed
her. Her hands caressed his face
She drew his head down once more t<
tier lips.
And thus in the darkness, with po
tential death all about, lovo, tho con
quoror, triumphed,
CHAPTER XVI.
The Day of Peace.
Ten minutes, perhaps, had elapse
when Pierre, who had thoughtfull
wandered away down the tunnel, reap
peared with a warning "Ahem!”
Holton, exalted te the seventh
heaven of happinees, glanced at
Pierre, and then striding to the Cuban,
he seized him by the arm and led him
forcibly into the tunnel again.
“Now then, Pierre,” he laughed,
“you stay here until I call, or I'll set
you down on some of this dynamite
and press the button.”
So saying, he returned to Miss iba
Tossa and gave such an account of
himself as a young man very much in
love with a beautiful young woman
may be expected to give.
A little later they made their way
out of the building. Her pony was still
standing where she had hitched it. but
Cesnola and his horse w ere gone. At
least, Holton assumed that Cesnola
had gone from the fact that his horse
rtRd departed.
As they walked to the girl's pony,
though, Holton, with a sudden excla
mation, leaned forward. There, al
most at his feet, lay the body of a
man. The girl saw It almost at the
same instant.
"What is It ?” she asked tremulous
ly.
"A man.” was the solemn reply.
Holton lighted a match and bent
over the body. Then he straightened
up as though he had been struek in
the face.
"It is Cesnoia!” he whispered
breathlessly.
"Cesnola!" She bent down until hey
face was close to the dead man, and
her hand, reaching out. came In con
tact with a knife. This she wtthdrew,
and, standing up, trembling, ahe held
it toward Holton.
“You must get rid of this!” aha
cried.
“Hid of it! Why?"
"Recause it in Pierre’s knife."
In a^flash Holton saw it all. Pierre,
coming out had seen the spy waiting
or the explosion. Filled with hatred
'or the man who had led his beloved
Hanee into this situation, he had
prompt]y paid off the snore.
“(Jive me the knife.” Holton
vrapped the thing in his handkerchief,
nb in good season contrived to place
t where ft would never be found,
hich is getting » bit ahead of the
story.
In the meantime the two wended
1 heir way toward headquarters, llol
on leading the horse, the girl walk
ing very close to his side. The recent
ordeal, coupled with the discovery of
the body of Cesnola, had unnerved her.
; and occasionally a dry sob broke from
! her lips.
Holton decided that, more than any
| thing else, she needed lights, good
1 cheer, and good food. So the> went
! to the Venus restaurant, and there,
amid all the brilliancy of its military
patrons, the blushes returned t.o the
I Kiri’s cheeks and the laughter to her
lips.
After their weal Holton and the girl
set out for the La Tossa estate, the
girl on her pony and Holton on a
| horse he borrowed from one of the
general’s aides.
When they reached the estate it was
nearly midnight. Hanee was deligbt
i ed to find awaiting her a message
i from her father In Havana, assuiiug
her that he was well, and that through
torce of circumstances he would re
main in that city until the result of
ihe present campaign was determined.
The girl wept over the letter as site
i handed it to Holton.
"Poor, dear father!” she cried. "I
trust he is happy —as happy as — as ."
Holton crushed her to hie breast. '
A* to the war, but little >«ifc„iiied.
Thp fleet of Cervera hart/ (Ttmn wiped
out, anrt thus shorn of ^ea power
(here was really littl* 'us* In insist-’
aiico on land. So It, came about that
unace was hkwiI upon by commis
sioners of the two countries, i
It was on this day that Holton, with
a Ioor leave of absence, and many itat
teririR official papers In his luiitege,
stood on the deck of a great t,Hl4»at!
lantic liner, looking dowp upon ;he
crowd assembled on pier and bulkhead
to wave farewell and Hods pee. I m
friends and relatives who were, burry*.
in>t to the continent to spend the hurt
brilliant days of the waning auirnter*
away from the scenes ot bloodshed
and disease
Close by hit* aid* with her Hfm
lightly locked In his, was a £m| so
radiant that she aitracted Vi- »"*n.
tion of everyone who n^jr-ed the Ut
ile group. She had jugp kissed her fa
I her good by and b* was t«r"t>t* t'»
leave the shin, [
"And you-. Thomas,” he »*!4 "win
not be selfish You will let mr dau.gb
ler come to me on the esbate Vre.
luently,"
"As frequently as she. -wish's.”
laughed Holton, “when 1 doing my
two yoars’ sea service,”
The father laughed aurt wav-d Rwd
| ny. Hut Just before the ship sailed
»hey mad", out his ligure dnsfdug to
he end of the bulkhead.
] "Father!" cried the girl, "what la
t?"
Senor U» Toss* bold aloft an »v«
j nlng newspaper.
I “Peace!" bo cried. “Peace has bee*;
! leclared."
"She turned to Holton.
"Peace." she smiled,
i Holton pressed her arm
“Was there ever niiytht»$ bo* p*..
anywhere in all the world*'
whispered.
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