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The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
NGFIELD BACA COUNTY, COLORADO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

rs; Prowers County News, for printing
school booklets for Co. Supt. $3.50;
Springfeld-Lamar Telephone Co. for
rent $3.50; Franklin Press Co. for the
Dist. Court Stenographer's sheets SIS. 65
E. Emerson for postage $500; Geo.
Erwin Konkel for postage and express
$s.47 and for expense s75.4s; L. P.
Mcfarland for postage $1.OO; Herald
Publishing Co. for printing Stationery
$4,000; E. M. Whitaker for postage
$500.
The following claims were examined
and allowed on the Ordinary County
Revenue Fund towit:
For work on Court House
Ben Davis, $40; M. ]. Cook, $76. .25; ].
F. Harrison, s145. 60; II. E. Homsher,
$36.
For merchandise
C. F. Wheeler; n49.72; Martin & Allen
sl9.25; S. E. Speckmann, SIS. rs; Stem-
a-t & Lamport, $40.
E. P. Mcfarland. serv's as shift $55.75
John Yokum, Justice of the Peace,
People vs. Joseph Thompson, ss.95.
For witness fees people VS. Joe Thomp-
son.
Lydia Krise, SIS. 90; j. w. Doris S.. 90;
Martha Doris, $5.O 90; Lee Sinner IS. 90;
DR.. Thos. F. Miliigan, $3.50.
Out West Printing Co. supplies sl56. 10
Lamar Seed Co., for coal 2s.55
J. F. Scannell, for hauling coal 600
Stewart & Lamport, &" {" 800
Henry Stein +" freight 5.76
H. v. Manville, for merchandise 9.28
Josephine Mcknight, salary as
Dist. Atty's. Stenographer, 6O.OO
Lamar Lumber Co., for lumber, 5O.45
E. A. Thomas, hauling coal, " 1929
Herald Pub. Co. county printing 11s. rs
A. A. Denney, for merchandise l.s5
Samuel E. Squires. Justice fees
people VS. Joseph Thompson 1.65
N. Conner Jones, Sup't. salary 125.OO
E. Emerson, Assessors 25O.OO
Geo. Erwin Konkel Clerks :" 1O8.60
Herbert E. Homsher, services as
Co. Treas, claimed S9.31 alwd. 1881
Lucius McAdam, Co. Com. $40
v. M. Shannon, " 1910
C. H. Davis, Z" 1920
THE SPRINGFIELD HERALD was des-
ignated the official paper of Baca Co.
for the ensuing year. The Herald
Co. was awarded the con-
tract to do the county printing for the
ensuing year for the sum of 100000
Board visited the Jail and found the
cells to be in good condition.
Minutes read and approved and Board
ordered adjournsd sine die.
Attest:
GEO. ERWIN KoNKEL, C. H. DAVIS,
County Clerk. Chairman.
STATE sn,,HzS OF &c cGh9RADo' R.ss IS.
l, Geo. Erwin
Konkel, County Clerk and Recorder in
and for the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that the above is
a true and correct statement of the
of the Board of County
Commissioners, as relate to the letting
of contracts, allowance of bills, and the
granting of rebates Of taxes or assess
ments, at the regular quarterly session
Jan. lst to 18th inclusive A. D. 1908.
In Witness Whereof have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal
this 22nd day of JAM, A. D. 1908.
[SEALl GEO. ERWIN KoSKEL-
county Clerk.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Legal Advertising
CONTEST NOTICE
Depart cnt OF the Interior,
United States Land Office,
Lamar, Colorado,

IcInit tnt III inc lnltIlpT,
United states Land Oficc,
Lamar, Colorado,
Jan. lIth, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
In this Office by Herbert l.. Eddy, contestant,
against Homestead entry Ne. $50, made July
9Th. 1905, for tho southeast quarter OF Section q
Township 20 south, Range Il west, by Frank d.
Woods, contcstce, in which 1t Is alleged that
"snid Frank u. Woods has abandoned said
land. that there is no improvements on the
same. and that the above named sntryman has
not resided on or in any wny improved the
same for mt re than six months last past, and
that raid alleged absence from the said land
was NOT due to his employment In the Army,
Navy. or Marine Corps of the United statcs as
IL private soldier, officer, seaman or marine,
during the war with Spain, or during any other
war In which the United States may be engag-
cd," said PARTIES are hereby notified to appear,
respond, and Offer evidence touching rHId allc-
CATION at 10 O'Clock n. m. on March Is, 1908, be-
fore the Register and Receiver at tho United
States Land Office In Lamar, Colorado.
L. FHosT LIGGErr,
Receiver.
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Proceedings of Board
of County SOmmiS.
SiOnerS.

From Jan. 9th to Jan. 18th, inclusive.
Continued from last week.)
The following claims were examined
and allowed on the Road Fund towit:
For road work on Corrizo hill
C. l. Davis, claimed $40 allowed 81. so
]. A. Washburn z SIS
]. A. Tanner Is 1900
c. S. Bray IL 500
For road work on Horse Creek
Henry Oxenreider allowed $4.0O
Arthur Smart $50
In allowing the above claims Commits
sioner McAdam voted to allow the
claims in full.
The following claims were examined
and allowed on the contingent fund, to-
wit: II. E. Homsher, for postage So
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of tile Interior,
Land Onics at I;ssnarf Colo. 49,

Dec. 27tii, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that James Coppenbarg-
er Of Rcgner, Colo. has illed notice of his In
tcntion !" make nnai lve-yeur proof In support
Of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 5uoD
made April 10th, 1901, for the Swi4 Section ~.
Township "a s., Range 40 W sth pm anti that
said proof will be made before Clerk of the
District Court. at Springfield. Colorado, on
February 8, 1908
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, md cultivation
of. the land. viz:
Jacob Coppenbarger, VIM. Spurrcon, Chas.
Spurgcon, all uf Regnier, Colorado. and Robert
G. Cotton OF Garlic Colorado.
JOHN A. WILLIAMS,
Register.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
GleaningS and Comment.

The American battleship fleet
is now at Punta Arenas in the
Straits of Magellan, and will
spend five days at that port.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLIC ALTON.

Land ONCE at Lamar. Colorado,
Jan. la. 1913.
Notice is hereby given that David X. O.ter-
hout of Yciser, Colorado, has filed notice of his
intention to make nnEl five year proof In support
OF his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 63"2
made Dec. %, 1901. for the EiisWii, NWaSEI
and sWi4 NEi, Sec. Il, Township ~ s., Range
% W., 9th + NJ, and that said proof will he
mnde before the Register and Receiver, Rt La
mar, Colorado, on March 8. 1908.
lie names the following Witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
the land, viz:
William stephens. Ilwin ostorhout, both of
ieiser. Colora,io, David Smith and John Nor
gan, OF Las An:mns, Colorado.
ions A. WILLIAMS,
Register.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.


United States Land Office,
Lamar, Colorado, .Ien. ~, 1903
Notice is hereby given that Earl X. Baker,
OF Kunnntz, Colorado. has hl-d notice of his
iutcutior 10 make final Communication proof in
support OF his claim. VIZ: fome-tead Entry No.
csie made nov. 36, 1906. for the MEX Of Sec
ton 30. Township ies. Range 4iw. and that said
proof will be innde before the Clerk of the bis-
trict Court, Mt Springfield. Colorado. on March
I, lsas.
IIe namcs the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of,
the land. viz:
Frank e. Strceter and Herbert u. Tillltt OF
Konantz, Colorado, Horace Miller, aud Jacob
T. reH7 u R,chhnl Knnsas,
Jyss \. HJrJI8Ea Ho,iisJ0r
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
Land OfIico ntT.rar Colo

Jan. 2l-t. 1905
Notice Is hereby given that Thomas X. Baker
of Konsntz, Colorado. has nl"d notice "f his
Intention to make fral communication proof in
support of his claim, VIZ: Homestead Entry
No. 6s45 made Nov. 70. 1905, for the Southeast
quarter OF Section 3s, Township 81 $, Range q
w0P NJ, and that said proof will be made he
fore the Clerk OF the District Court, mt SPRING
nrld, Colorado. on March 7th, 1908.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, the land. viz:
Horace Miller and Jacob d. Dean, OF Rich.
field, Kansas. Sam Bryan aud Briggs Shaw, OF
Konsntl, Colorado
.JoHS A. WILLIAMS, Register
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior,
Land Office ut Lamar, colorado,

Land oflice ut Lamar, colorado,
Dec. 2I, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Jacob Coppenbnrg-
Ell of Rcgnier, Colorado, has hlcd notice of his
intention to make final flye-ycnr proof in sup.
pert Of his claim, Viz: Homestead Entry No.
Gos3 made Anrch 81, 1901. for the Nwi. Section
2s. Township 81 g., Range 40 9Th PM, and
that said proof will he made before Clerk Of the
District Court, at Springfield, Colorado, on
February =, lro+.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, the land, viz:
James Coppenbargcr, VIM. spurycon, Chas.
Spurgcon, all of Regnicr, Colo. aud Robert g.
Cotton, OF CarIizo, Colorado.
JOHN A. WILLIAMS,
Register.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
NOTICE. FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF tho Interior.
Land 0lilce at Lamar, Colorado,

Dec. 2Ith, 1907.
Notice Is hereDy given that Robert Il. Cotton,
Of Cnrrizn, Colorado. has lled notice OF his In
tention to make final Ave yenr proof in sup
port Of his claim, viz: IioIncstcnui Entry No.
5i5s made Dec. 26th. 1907, for tho s1iSEI.. Mel,
SEA, SEA NEi4, Of Section "a, Town
ship 81 S., Range so W.. nnd that snid proof will
lie made before lie CLERK OF the District Court
at Springfield, Colo. on February Sth. 1903.
lie names tho following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, the land. viz:
James Copenhagen. Jacob Copenba ger. Wm
Spurgcon, Chss. spurgc.n all OF tegnicr, Colo
JOHN A. WILLIAMS,
Register.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

The Thaw trial resulted in a
verdict Of not guilty on the
ground of insanity and he was
committed to an asylum for the
criminal insane.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

There will be a meeting at
Las Animas, Feb. 11th. of the
wool growers of Southeastern
Colorado, at which all those en-
gagged in the industry in this
county, are urged to be present.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
County Officers

Clerk and Recorder Geo. Erwin Konkel
Treasurer, Herbert E. Homsher
Judge Elmer E. Alexander
Sheriff f............. Ernest P. Mcfarland
Assessor. Edward Emerson
Sup't. of Schools s.......N. Conner Jones
Surveyor. G. Greathouse
Commissioners-C. H. Davis, V. M.
Shannon and L. McAdam.
Health Officer T. F. Milligan
Clerk of District Court rt.......................
..........................Eu Eugene M. Whitaker
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

The recent meeting at Denver
of the National Live Stock Asso-
citation was we'll attended from
all points of the United States.
The association declared in favor
of leasing Government lands.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

The Denver Texas and Gulf
Railroad Co. has again resumed
active operations and was last
week confering with a committee
of local capitalists at Lamar on
a proposition to build the road
to that town for q bonus Of $685.
900. We understand, however,
that Las Animas has later come
up with a bigger bid for the
road. The road was surveyed to
LaJunta and with the three
towns in the field it promises to
make a lively contest. The road
if built to any one of these three
towns would pass through Baca
county, near the center.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

King Carlos of Portugal and
the Crown Prince Luiz Philippe
were murdered by assassins Sat-
urday, Feb. 1st. The general
theory is that the assassins were
paid by political agitators. and
enemies of the government.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Some Facts GOncerninq
Baca County.
AS BIG AS a STATE

cas%9 COUNT ,s sit situated the extreme southeastern Of
% and @ %s' Tss s as m north south % tai of
CLIMATE
The bene6ting especially
who have lung trouble To appreciate the dry climate and the abund
wamest summer days each must and experience for himself
thu ass b aay .a M the M my 5 M
belt which of Colorado The climate mild; seldom ury
grazing range
TOPOGRAPHY
deposits ns ss % aess p m'saa @
small small OAK which supplies and fence posts for @ @ very de-
s way to the x ng h the $ central d Part h a.s of the
generally quite
ITS PAST
For after the Indians forced back and the buffalo
conditions have changed and the fae with psp s pa herds of
cattle or established faith
@ though pma NOT ~ to ss s sn the home %
good land and build good homes for themselves and their poe
fully carried out by Campbell The main hope Of the county lies the
growing generally in
labor properly
LAND AND n LIVING
There still million of land in
nses County The land rich and would all be taken
CROPS
Wheat oats barley ms .; milo IN maize @ ksas In
produced
bns each ysa This ~ before res. many
wheat of all kindscat
Is said to b unupas
FRUITS
o
full State the Second Best
Largest Collection Fruits fomth
WATER
il a abundant a depth of than
mostp q
for
Population
population The
peaceable
neither a saloon a in the
Schools and Churches
excellent of schools and
county decidedly
Taxes.
and business the conducted
economical lines
The County Seat
Springfield pleasantly miles
and creeks has general
Offices office, hotel and
M WA lodge brass band that
building
which
miles
building
5 railway 50 miles
mail with mail
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

ACA COUNTY situated the extreme southeastern
Colorado being the long
and IS miles wide containing
$500 miles. The altitude to
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
The County Seat

Springfield pleasantly located about miles
general
Offices real Office hotel and
M WA lodge and brass band that larger
Of bank building and livery barn nearing
completion excellent local telephone which with
miles the
lines building distance telephone
the Fe railway miles north
mail with and mail
reached rad
the eat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
WILL MEET TONIGHT
New City Government Will Come
 Together.

The new city government will be inaugurated in the aldermanlc cham Der tonight at s o'clock, when Mayor Thoms will read his message. The new aldermen are John F. Gallagher, Charles Fine and Robert Mackie from the first ward; w. J. Larkin, r. U. Buck and c. "A. Templeton from the second; Thomas B. Walker, Louis F. Fitzsimons and George F. Sellew from the third: Peter Lawlor, John Il. Malone and w. J. Spain from the fourth: Dr John F. Hayes, Martin Scully and John Hurley from the fifth. Aside from the reading of the mayors message about the only things scheduled to come up are the elec- tion of president and vice president and the several appointments made by the mayor. The majority repre- sentation has held d caucus and agreed upon Martin Scully for presi- dent and John F. Gallagher for vice president
 It was said to-day that move ment is under way to defeat the will of the caucus, but whether there is any truth in it or not cannot be stated with any measure of cer- tainty at this time. The democrats claim they know nothing about such thing and if this be so it is nothing more than rumor. In any case the men who have been nominated are not worrying and they don't intend to no matter what the outcome may be.
 Speculation is rife regarding the mayors appointments, and while a great many claim they know the whole of them nobody is willing to wager much on the matter. It ap- pears to be generally understood that all the democrats on the board of safety will be retained and that the number of changes on any of the boards will not be quite as large as many suspect.
 James R. Lawlor will be re-nomin- ated for assistant city clerk and no doubt the nomination will be con- firmed. Mayor Thoms, City Clerk Sandland, Town Clerk Brett, Comp troller Russell, Collector Reeves, Sheriff Smith and the other officers were sworn in to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

St Patrick's Holy Name society will elect officers at meeting to be held next Sunday afternoon at 3:30.
 At a meeting of the executive committee of the Third Congregation al church yesterday Adam Callan was chosen chairman and M. c. Ger main secretary, both to serve for one year. The past year has been a pros- porous one for the church, its only debt being mortgage of $4,0OO, which will be paid as soon as the legacy of 5000 recently bequeathed to the church by the late Miss Martha A. Smith is received The executive committee is composed of Miller c. Haynor, M. E. German, William Me Lean, Ernest Johnson, Dr Joseph H. Callbreath, Adam Callan and Albert Leofler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
THE SlNIPLON TUNNEL
Reproduction Shown in Window 0i Ballet X Davis Piano Co.'S.

If one wishes to see a detailed re- production of the greatest engineer ing achievement in the world, the Simplon tunnel in Switzerland, all he needs to do is to stand at the window of the Hallet & Davis piano company in the Buckingham on Grand street. Every detail of the magnificent and beauty and awe-inspiring landscape is portrayed in this miniature. It is reproduced from photograph taken by k. F. Harwood, a member of the Hallet & Davis company, while on a visit in Europe last summer. It is pretty sight. The perspective is delightful and as true as it could be considering the limited space for so large a picture. The spectator sees the train making the trip through the tunnel. Everything is laid out as in the undertaking, even to the sidings on the railroads and the few trains and cars that were temporarily out of business during the visit of MT liar wood The sidings and the switches and even the telegraph poles down to the exact number in the tunnel, no more and no less and in the places they actually are. While it is a pleasing picture to see the train stop at the depot a few minutes still the painting of the scenery engages the eye very entertainingly. Crowds stand and look at the railroad in Op- eration all day long, and at the goats and sheep on the mountain sides. It was a piece of work that took more than a day or two to arrange all the details, but it was worth the time for it is one of the prettiest window pictures that has been seen in Waterbury during the holidays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
Tribute to a Kind Friend.

Editor Evening Democrat:
 Will you kindly allow me space in the columns of the Democrat for this tribute of love and respect to the memory of Mrs Jane Ffnnegan, who passed away on New Years day. Coming to Waterbury a stranger to nearly every one I found a home al her house and as time passed it prov. ed a real home to me. ! have never forgotten. nor will I ever forget her many acts cf kindness to me. AL though of a different faith she al- ways treated me as we'll as she did her own sons. and in times of sickness she was as kind t0 me as my good mother always was. and my affection for her almnst equaled the affection [ had for my own mother. In her death feel that [ have indeed lost a true friend and my sorrow at her loss cannot be told in words. May He who dOeth all things well comfort her afflicted children in this dark hour. ! extend to them mr heartfelt sympathy.
 EDWARD \. STEWART.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
STRANGE FUNERAL DIRECTIONS
Man Who Wanted Books in His Coffin Burial Robe of Scarlet Silk.

Sir James ColqUhoun. whose recent ly proved will contains a direction that his body should be dressed for burial in evening costume. was one of many men who have made uncou- ventional arrangements for their in- terment.
 One of the most singular of these testamentary directions was that Of John Underwood of whittlesea. Whose body. fully dressed vas placed in a green coffin. Under his head was placed a copy of Horace his feet rest ed on BentleyIs Milton BeutIey's Horace was placef beneath his right and left sides were q third Horace and a Greek Testament.
 Mrs Margaret Cousins 0T Cuxton. in Kent. made her last journey attirsi in a flaming dress of srarIet silk amd a coaI hewer sf TonG- near Lee'is tone Jack HuSfieTt was lzM ts rest WIth his bead piliOueyl on a lump of coal and with his ripe and tstsarco tv hix siic-WestmInster Gzzzezffe-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06

Meriden, Jan 6.--Several distinct shocks were felt here yesterday about 3 o'clock, which led people to believe that there were big eXplos- ions somewhere in this part of the state. Nothing of the kind was To- cated, however, and no other nearby towns felt the shock so far as learned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
Skates

We are going to close out our line of skates and have marked them with out regard to cost.
 Mems lever clamp skates, regular price 75c, now 45c. Mems nickel plat ed skates, regular price Sl00, now 75c Ladies' skates, with toe and heel straps, regular price $100, now 15c. Ladies' skates, with toe clamp and heel strap, regular price $1.25, now 95c. These are the Union Hardware Co.'S skates, best in the market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06

Save moaey and get the Evening Dcmocrat and thFpe monthly maga- Eines by paying subscription fn ad- vance. The price of paPer and thrre magazines. nausriy. tho Evening Democrat. Sparr Moments. DreSs- making at Houe. and The Mother.s Naxnximr. all for t2 crnfs a month. This fs nos a choice of tIpe thrce mag axfnes. remember. bat the whole couuhinaffon for I2 cents s moash. which Is less than 2 cents . dny.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06

The funeral of Maurice Hubbard took place this morning from his late home on Bishop street with T mass of requiem at St Thomas's church by Father Crowley and inter- ment in St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Maurice, James and John Hubbard, sons of the deceased. William and John Fest and George Luddy. The floral tributes included pillow from the family; wreath, marked Grandpa; bouquets, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Cleveland. James. Jr, and Irving Hubbard, Sake & FlotO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of Mrs Catherine keane was held this morning from her late home, S52 Bank street, with mass of requiem at St Patrick's church by Father Laflin and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were NJ. J. Smith, Thomas Mitchell, John Malone, Thomas Burke, James Mckenna and Michael Foley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06

Mrs Ellen Shannahan died sud denly yesterday morning at her home 19 Taylor street. She was member of the Sacred Heart parish and had a wide circle of relatives and friends. She leaves one daughter, Mrs Thomas Howard, and two sons, Michael Shan nahan of Naugatuck, and Thomas Shannahan of New York. The fun eral will be held to the Sacred Heart church at S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. The burial will be in the new St Joseph cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06

New Britain people also heard the noises, the wind carrying the sound long distance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06

The funeral of Mrs Mary Heeney was held this morning from the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs John Bradley on West Main street, with a mass of requiem at the Immaculate Conception church by Father Broder- ick. The bearers were John Bradley, Joseph Toomey, George Bradley and Edward Casey. The remains were taken to Wallingford for burial in charge of Undertaken Bergin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06

The remains of Walter Seery, the thirteen years old son of Mr and Mrs John r .Seery of Wateryille, who died Saturday at St Luke's hospital. where brought here in charge of Undertaken Mulrille. The trouble grew out of an accident which occurred while coast ing Il few years ago, in which the boys skull was fractured. Besides hls parents. he leaves three sisters and five brothers. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
EXPLODING DYNAMITE
Many People Heard Noises They
 Thought Was Earthquake.

Several heavy charges of dynamite were touched off by the O'Brien Con struction Co at Greystono yesterday, with the result that many mistook the unusual sound for an earth quake. It was felt in all parts of the city, in some places the disturbances being so serious that many went out to see what it was all about. A gro cer in the eastern part of the city de- clares that half the things on his shelves were thrown out of place and that if the thing had happened in the night time he would have be- lieved that his store had been vis- ited by somebody who didn't want to steal anything, but was bound to make lot of trouble for him. The noise scared many, but nobody was hurt