| Show A IVich cd action on oil tile night of the a tramp from the east entered the vacant tollhouse toll house near tile head of silver creek crock canon a little east of wan ship summit co this cabin had lad frequently before been infested by tramps who would help liell themselves to anything they could lay their hands on oil and then decamp in silence the owners of the place therefore saw fit to set a snare for future invaders by placing some powder in the stove the tramp in question wishing I to shelter himself irom from tile chill of the night started to kindle a fire in tile old stove for warmth and to cook some meat and potatoes lie had lad begged along the road no sooner however was the fire ablaze than a powerful detonation occurred the stove flew to pieces and the unfortunate wayfaring man mail had liis his face and hands burned in a most painful and shocking manner by the time he lie gained his exit from the scene of the explosion the building was on fire by which people in tb the vicinity were attracted the burned tramp was found almost helpless and taken to park city where a donation was raised among the spectators of the shooting match and dr driabov Dris bov secured the poor man a ticket to salt lake and recommendation commendation for admission admi oil to st marks hospital whither he was ivas taken on oil the aftem afternoon oon train his face and hands were nvere in a most dismal condition he ile gave liis his name as vm win fairall fair ill from decatur co iowa if as is supposed on good grounds some parties put powder into the sto veto take unworthy advantage ofa of a destitute traveler seeking in shelter sl le iter and warmth they do servo serve blame such an ail action is mean cruel barbarous |
