The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-02
ELDER NOSE KITE.
His Hair Breadth Escapes From Seen and
Unseen Foes.


His Hair Breadth Escapes From Seen and
Unseen Foes.
From the Troy Kansas Chief, January Is, 1888.
Most OF our older citizens well remember
Nose Kite (who lived in Petersburg Bottom)
the hero OF our States early political history,
who was OF stalwart build and powerful phys
ique; who in 1853 led a colony of our people to
Pixies Peak; who fought the Indians on the
plains and was shot through the body who on
his return here after the rebellion was con-
yerted and baptized by Elder Henshall, of the
Christian church at Petersburg Bottom, and
became revival preacher of celebrity all
through this section. They will also recall the
fact that, attacked with consumption and re-
auc tS TO skeleton, ne was obliged to remove
None thought he would succeed. Last fall,
however, the editor of this paper met him at
robust than ever why ye thought sSsf y soa
had died of consumption long, long ago,
Elder"
though people thought that was what allied me
and thought so myself. But the doctors had
sent me on a wild-Roose chase after a dozen
other diseases Just as fatal, and this was the
widest one of ALL"
The good elder then recounted to us in a
charming vein his many adventures in the
rough and ready life he had led, "but," he said
remarkable us you may think my warike life
mas been, nave much more interesting story
to tell you.
"You know what a rough, noisy fellow
used to be; and could stand any hardship.
Why, on wager, | have knocked down an OK
and mule with my fist. 1have fought rutfians,
border outlaws and Indians; but | was
DoGGED FOR YEARS
by a more dangerous, unseen enemy that was
ever getting me more completely i'm his
clutches. | was shot at by an Indian i'm fight on
the plains, but the wound healed readily and
gave me but little trouble. After / returned
to Kansas and commenced preaching, L first
began to give way. | had a dull feeling ac-
companed with pain in the right side. DR..
Butler, our family physician. said my liver WAS
out of order, caused by the malaria of the
bottoms. had always had an appetite like an
ostrich, but my digestion became seriously i'm
paired. While ON the circuit preaching, con-
suited doctor, who said had dyspepsia. At
ter that, distressing palpitation of the heart
followed, and the physician said this was caused
by my indigestion and diseased liver, which
woul d probably terminate fatally. Sometime s
| had a ravenous appetite, at others none at all.
was feverish and then chilly. My food seemed
to do me no good. A specialist told me / had
tape worm Then | was troubled with UNI
usual quantities of water and frequent desire
to urinate, which was done with difficulty and
great pain. The specialist said had a touch of
the gravel, caused by use of the alkaline water
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 ON horsebsck mr.
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 misunderstanding had jolted and iarred
me until the old Indian wound, which had
injured my Kidneys had become infiamed. He
treated me with midicines and electricity also.
but gave me no permanent benefit. My pain
tul symptoms all returned. began to cough,
got very thin and my legs were dsagreeably
numb. began to despair. At each atteinpt
to cure, my ailments became worse, with new
symptoms l next consulted celebrated
physician from the East, who, after humping,
and examining me, stated that was i'm an adj
yanced stage of consumption and threatened
with diabetes and paralysis He thought /
might possibly prolOng my life for year or
two by seeking higher and drier climate
This was my condition when the people i'm your
part of the country last saw me.
Then started for the Rockies but liked this
country, ana settled here. AT first the change
helped me- but about three years ago the bene-
fit ceased. Then failed so rapidly that could
be out OF bed only part of each day. All my
old symptoms returned. At this crisis party
OF Eastern gentlemen
ON A BUFFALO HUNT
made my house their Headquarters Tn the
party was DIR, Wakefield, who informed me-
that had a-bad case of incurable Brights Ms
ease, and gave me preparation which might
ne SAID, ease me for few weeks or months'
put Ihat was me best that could be done,
AROUND the Oottle was u newspaper. Now A
newspaper was rarity IN our home and sat
IN my chair looking il over when my eve prov
iuShtiahJ lSh upon all article relating "A
most wondertul cure of Bright's disease
very malady that was killing me-by the use of
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
(of Rochester, N W Convinced that further
delay would be fatal, and everything else fall
ing, the next morning dispatched one of INV
boys 10 tne nearest railroad station, many miles
llstanti 10 OBTAIN bottle of the Safe Cure
lAe druggist said the demand for the Cure WAS
SO great tnat ne could not keep il in stock and
he had TO send to Kansas City for more. Itwas
more than week before it arrived and | was
oar Aaf laot
at once began to take it, When Il told DR.
Wakerneid what was taking he gave me n
look, halt OF scorn, half of pity, as much as to
say, - ~
POOR FELLOW
he is putting his trust in humbug' Never
theiuSs pelsevered and for the past year and
haIt have been as stout and rugged
as ever was in my life After
escaping the attacks of Indians ana hsif y
dozen doctors, was lying at the mercy OF n
sui more dreadful foe that was about 1iyins
me the finishing blow, when that great remed1
sIeppeu IN, slew my adversary, and placed me
nrinly on my feet once more. | have COM
menced preaching again; forI look upon the
direct lnterposition of Providence and to PROV
laence are my services due. That is my stDry-
J thlnk IL is as good as FOmance-and mneh
better. for 1t is true
such is the substance and very nearly tho
language Of Elder Kites narrative. Those
VINO reaa u, and are suffering may benefit
ny h's experience, if they viii follow his exam-
pie,
Best daily I'm the State.
From the Meridian, Tex. Independent Blade.