New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-31
4NOTHER TALE FROM WWA.

How wonderful, lnueeu, are tne WotNS VI '''
cspccialy in Iowa and at other distant points
But two short days ago we described tle pullui"s
owned by certain jim GOssage, at Barnuh, lo""'
and used by him liquor-shop whlch soc'
,oostber like n puzze. When the sheriff appears
with an injunction Gossage pulls out tne NeS "
tho structure and the whole thing tumbles into
tho cellar while big trap door claps down over
rho hole and nearly ships oil the astonshed shenhs
toes Our readers. we say have scarcely digested
this astonishing account when there comes ano''l
~ an even more startling nature.
In Talleyrand, Keol1uk County, Iowa. there lives
uouor-dealer named Homer Clemens, who,
notwithstanding that he is a Missourian ny olrth'
loos not seem TO be related to the distinguished
rrsident Of Hartford. who bears the same family
name hut is more generally known as Mark
Twain Clemens has long evaded the law in the
matter of liquor selling with more or less success
bpt NJ late he has been particularly unfortunate
and not only has he had TO pay several heaVy
fnes but he has also spent term In thaC mosV
unconnenial resort. the county jail u was now
ever a good thing for him from his own point Vi
view. as during his confinement in the JAZZ pc
snont much time in deep thought ana eNOi'cu "
brilliant plan for circumventing the officers OF Tue
la,y and extending his business. lie had hearu
that the county-seat war in Scott County, hahSas'
was ended and that the wheeled court HOUSE, tne
robtest draurht county building in Kansas was
for sale. lie Immediately opened correspondence
with the county authorities, and soon closed par
rain with them they delivering the court mouse ~
.Tallpyrand on board the cars. Clemens set IL up
and adjusted the wheels, which are provided WIN
ball.bearngs, like bicycle. and found. TO MS
intense delight that it was fully as light-runhng
nc IL had been represented 10 be. four horses
drew it. easily. and. as he had already secured
from Des Mones two spans Of the fastest horses
in the State he felt ready for sklrnlsh WIN inc
nrobibitiOn people without delay. lie put IN u
welLstocked bar. and hung ont an immense
sim reading " The Limited Saloon. FINE Wines
Louors and Cigars. Try our Rapid Transit COCK
tail with Large Egg in it; Ten Gents" lt
had not been open two hours when the county
attorney rot an Injunction from the District Court
The sheriff took the papers, hltched up MS one
horse buggy" and stsrted down to serve them
Clemens had his own horses already in place. ana
VIXEN the officer drove into town Clemens drove
ont. handling the rens himself from the scat on
the roof formerly occupied by the Scott County
treasurer The sheriff was not IA man easily
turned from his purpose and began lively pur-
suit of the fleeing liquor-stOre which lasted two
hours Ii was a hot chase. and very exciting, put
H. did not interfere with business in The Limited
70 any great extent. as there was good crown
of customers in at the start, and the Darkeeper
continued to deal out the fine wines. liquors ana
cigars including. of course his speciality. the large
family, cocktail each with q dOUble-yelkcd egg
in IT, The sheriff finally gave up the chase Just
as they were going into Keoto. his horse being
comnletely tired out. Here Clemens discharged
spch passengers rs wished to stop, and took on
others. and proceeded across the prairie more
eIsurcly Of course, but still at a good rate lie
>tonnedton signal at farm houses. and made many
sales taking in payment either cash or eggs
lie arrived in 1alleyrand again shortly aiter DARK
and he found that the day had been 50 successful
from a financial standpoint that he determined
to make regular trips. The following Timetable
has been arranged. subject TO change without
notice: Leave Tallcyrand at o'clock a. M, heota
o.2o. Chandler 1914. What Cheer II 40,
Sioourucv 3:55: arrive Tallcyrand 600. Tho
sherid occasionally strikes in and chases along
behind for II few miles. waving his Injunction
in the air. but so far this is all lie has accom-
plished
II the story of Mr. Clcmcnss travelling liquor
store as we have given it. IS true. and the
account which comes to rs seems to be perfectly
trustworthy, VIC can only say that the people
Of Keokull County. and indeed Of Iowa generally,
.hould be ashamed Of thcms Ives. The criminal
Clemens can be caught in some way if they will
ONLY set themselves about it in good earnest. 30
long as The Limited goes shooting across the
fertile Iowa parties prohibition cannot be soid
IN prohibit He should be- caught if the county
iail and the District Court also nave TO be pat
on wheels