The National tribune., 1881-08-20
THE INAUGURATION OF A VETERAN.

THE INAUGURATION OF A VETERAN.
Washington ID. c. Star
A few days ago while on the daily route in
search of items of popular interest," one of our re-
pOrters happened to stop at the Washington
House. There were groups of its patrons and
their friends sitting and standing all around, and
the usual topic was under discussion ap-
preaching inauguration of Hon. James A. Garfield.
Inasmuch as the matter happened to be one of fu-
ture purpose and action considerable speculation
was INDUCED in as to the anticipated event, and
a wide variety of opinion was presented as to the
probable amount of parade and magnlhcence to
be exhibited on that occasion of National import
ance The reporter noticed, however, one group
somewhat more interested than the others, and
moving towards it he heard expressions of the
most emphatic nature coming from gentleman
who was entertaining those around him with
what seemed to be his knowledge and experience
of inaugurations in general, and one in particular
Very soon it was found that the speaker was de-
scanting upon the signal efficacy of certain
means he had employed for the re-establishment
of his personal comfort,-the Inauguration in fact
of his original health. We inquired the name
and address of the gentleman, and found out that
his name was Mr. d. P. Barton, of Dunmore, Pa,
and he was residing at the hotel wherein the fore
going took place. Waiting upon him with his
card the reporter was admitted to audience
with the gentleman. The reporter asked him if
he would be kind enough to substantially relate
what he had stated to his friends in the hotel of
flee. He then informed the man of items, that
his occupation was Water Inspector of the Dis
trict Government. That in December, 1880, he
was so crippled with rheumatism that he could
scarcely walk.
Reporter Mr. Barton, how did it otherwise
affect yOu?"
Mr. Barton:-" Sometimes the acute pain would
attack me while walking on the street, and |
would have to stand perfectly still until the pains
would leave me. This, of course was very en-
barrassing, and exceedingly annoying, and it
troubled me greatly to know what to do for it
successfully. | had tried many so-called rheu-
matism specifics, but obtained nothing that could
be called substantial relief"
Reporter" How did you manage to reach your
present comfortable condition?'
Mr. Barton" Well; I'll tell you I happened
to hear Of st. Jacobs Oil,-you know what that
is-the great German remedy for rheumatism.
through DR.. Hickling, and used it in small guam
titles, not knowing as much about it then as l do
now"
RepOrter:-"Did your rheumatism yield to the
influence of the article? That's the all important
point"
Mr. Barton:-"I should say it did yield. used
the Oil in small quantities said, which relieved
me at once. [ then applied bottle day, and
very soon l was perfectly well-cured entirely"
Reporter" How do you feel now ;-as though
you were absolutely rid of the ailment?"
Mr.. Enthusiastically so, sir; because, when
formerly could not my limbs more than two
or three hours day, and then only with severest
pain, am now able to walk as far and as long as
any man."
Reporter-"You then would recommend st.
Jacobs Oil?"
Mr.. Barton: Undoubtedly would recommend
that article, as the best remedy for rheumatism and
similar ailments that | have ever seen or heard OF.
1t has my most willing Endorsement, and you have
my free permission to my remarks it may
please you"
Thanking Mr.. Barton, our reporter withdrew,
impressed with the firm belief that something
specific and radical in the of rheumatism
had at last appeared and the royal reign of relief
happily inaugurated.