Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-02

His IIair.Brcadth Escapes from Seen
and Unseen Foes.
TROY Kansas Chief. January h. 1881

TROY Kansas Chief, January 10, 1881
Most OF our older citizens win remember Nose lite
fwho lived in Petersburg Bottom), the hero of our
state's early political history. who of stawart build
and powerful physique; VITO in 1853 led colony of
people to Pixies Peak: who fought the Indians the
plains and was shot through the boiy: who ON his
turn here after the rebellion converted and bap-
tied by Elder Henshal, Of the Christian Church
Petersburg Bostoua and became revival preacher of
celebrity all through this section. They will also recall
the fact that attacked with consumption end reduced
to skeleton, he obliged to remove to the Rockies
IN the hope Of saving his life. None thought would
succeed Last fall however. the editor Of this paper
met him at the head Of The Republican river bigger and
more robust than ever. why. thought you had
died of consumption long, long ago. Elder !"
Me? never had consumption. man! though people
thought that was hat allied me. and thought my
SELF But the doctors had sent on a wild goose
chase alter dozen other Diseases fatal and this
was the widest one of ALL"
The good Elder then recounted to u.s. In a charming
vein. his many adventures in the rough and ready life
h. had led, but. he said. Remarkable as You may
think my warhke life has been. have q much
teresting story to tell YOU"
You know what q rough noisy fellow used to be-
and could stand any hardship. Why, on q wager.
have knocked down and q mule with my fist.
l have fought ruffsns, border outlaws and Indians
but WAS
DoeGED FOR YEARS
by more dangerous enemy that was ever get
ting me more completely in his clutches was shot
by an Indian in fight the plains but that wound
healed readily and me but little trouble After
returned to Kansas and commenced preaching, first
began to give way. had dull feeling. accompanied
with pain in the right side. Dr. Butler. family
physician. said liver out Of order caused by
the malaria Of the bottoms had always had an appe-
hte like an ostrich. but my digestion became seriously
impaired. While the circuit preaching consulted
DOCTOR who said had dyspepsia. After that dis
essng palptaon of the heart followed and the ply
nv
eased liver. which would probably terminate fatally
Sometimes had appetite ut others none at
ALL was feverish and then chilly. Ny food seemed
TO do me no good. A specialist told me had a tape
worm! Then was troubled with unusual quantities of
water and frequent desire to urinate which
with difficulty and great pain. The specialist said had
touch OF thegraye caused by use OF the alkaline
ter OF the plains then began to suffer severe pains
In the loins and the small Of the back. accompanied
with sudden attacks Of dizziness, during which had
to sit or lie down, to avoid falling. was forced to
abandon
TRAVELLING AND PREACHING,
because could no longer ride horseback. or trust
myself out alone began to be seriously alarmed and
sought the advice OF the most noted physician within
reach He said that my frequent horseback riding had
1oed and Jared until the old Indian wound which
mad injured my kidneys, had become inflamed. He
treated me with medicines and electricity also but gave
me no permanent benefit. My painful symptom all
returned began to cough got very thin and my legs
were dlsagreeaby numb. began to despair. At each
oIVohpt " cure, my ailments became worse, with
symptoms. next consulted a celebrated physician
from the East, who after thumpn and examining ne
stated that was in an advanced stage Of consumption
and threatened with diabetes parslysis thought
might possibly prolong my life for year two. by
seeking higher and drier climate. This was my con-
dton when the people in your part the country
me.
Then started for the Rockies but liked this country
and settled here. At first the chance helped me- but
about three years ago the benefit ceased. Then failed
III Of he'd r{of
day. All my old symptoms returned. At this crisis
party OF Eastern gentlemen,
ON A BUFFALO HUNT.
made my house their headquarters In the party was
Dr. Wakefield. who informed me that had bad case
OF incurabe Bright's Disease and gave me a prepara-
ton which might he said ease me for few weeks or
months, but that was the best that could be DONE
Around the bottle was newspaper Now q Newspaper
was rarity in our home, and sat in my chair looking
over when my eye provdentaliy fell upon article
relating most wonderful Of
very malsdy that killing me-by the use of War
ners Safe Kidney and Liver Cure (oe Rochester N.
W Convinced that further delay would be fatal aud
everything else failing. the next morning dispatched
one OF my boys to the nearest railroad station many
miles distant to obtain bottle of the Safe Cure The
druggist said the demand for the Cure great he
could not keep 1t In stock and he he'd to Kansas
City for more. 1t than week before it ar
rived. and was daily getting weaker. But it at
last and at once began to take it. When told DR..
Wakefield what was taking. he look. half Of
scorn, half of pity, much az to cav.
POOR yellow!
he is putting his trust In humbug.' Nevertheless
persevered and for the past year half have been
rs rugged as ever was in my life After escap
ing the attacks of Indians and half dozen doctors,
was lying at the mercy Of still more dreadful foe that
was about giving me the finishing blow when that great
remedy stepped in. slew my adversary. and placed
firmly on my feet once more. I have commenced
preaching again. for look upon the and
manner OF my cure direct interposition of Provi
dence and to Providence my services due That is
my story. think it is good aromance-aad much
better, for it is true"
Such is the substance, and very nearly the language
OF Elder Kites narrative Those who read it. and are
suffering may benefit by his experience if they will
follow his example 1t