Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-07
Local News.
 tFor other Local News see Second Page1 VOX POPULI! FACTS VERSUS THEORY. The Irresistible Power of Pulp lie Opinion When Backed by the Power of Ex- perience.
The People VOicing Their Belief
 in Matters of Great Moment.
REMARKABE INTERVIEWS.

the masses IS irresistible. It IS just so with ! experience. One mans experience and ex- pressed belief in theory or fact is often in 1 huential enough to impress many, while the l and belief of the million carries l conviction by sheer irresistible power. The popular theory of vox popuh vox del may sometimes transpire to be mistake, but as 8 general thing 1t is true. Acting on the af- | tirmat1ve of this theory reporter has re- gently investigated certain subject in which the people are largely interested, which not only sustains the soundness of the premises, but reveals some very interesting and re- markable facts. The subject referred to is the wonderful popularity of the great German remedy St. Jacobs o1i, and the almost miraculous cures it is said to have wrought. Reports of it's great performances in distant localities having been heralded in the press of the country, it was deter mined to ascertain what the great remedy has been doing in the Elm City. The inter- views printed below do not reveal half sthe good things said about the St. Jacobs Oil by citizens of New Haven who were seen by the reporter. The unanimity of sentiment favor able to the extraordinary curative power of the remedy, and the enthusiasm of several of the interviewed, were refreshing in this age of general doubt and detraction. The places visited were generally the centres of traffic in medicine and among those who have op- portunity to analyze the feelings of those using the remedy The reporter first went to the drug store of Whittlesey & Co.,, 228 Chapel street, where he had chatty inter view with one of the clerks, extending over several minutes, upon the subject of St. Jacobs Oil. The gentleman stated that the German remedy was in great demand among the customers of the store, and that it maintained an excellent reputation as an sffectual remedy in rheumatic and other species of pain. There was a very busy scene presented to view when the writer walked into the drug store of G. l.. Ferris corner State and Grand streets. Three clerks and the proprietor had their hands full attending to the wants of customers. In response to a question relative to the sale and merits of the St. Jacobs Oil, the pro- prietor stated that as soon as he was at leisure he would cheerfully furnish any informa- ton in his possession. While waiting at the counter young man who was occupying stool said
 "Who wants to know about St. Jacobs Oil?"
 The man of news introduced himself as candidate for information, and the young man continued:
 My name is E. A. Robbins. I live with my mother at 14S Putnam street I had the rheumatism badly in the right shoulder and suffered considerably from it. l, had tried some pretty powerful remedies without curing relief, and when a friend suggested that I should employ St. Jacobs Oil I al most ridiculed the idea. But the suggestion haunted me, and not getting any better, enough It cured me. Before using the oil my shoulder was so lame that could not use my arm, yet that one bottle put me in trim again and here I am." MT. Robbins also stated that some other members of his fami- ly had used the great German remedy with fine effect.
 At this point the druggist, Mir. Ferris, o1 hot oil tho NUhn h0nUhk thn St. Jacobs Oil were loud in their praise of it's remedial properties, but he could not men, tion any particular individual-there were so many buying it. MT. Beach, a clerk in the drug store, told the reporter that he could put down his mothers name, Mrs. Mary M. many who have experienced the powerful healing effects of the St. Jacobs Oil. She has suffered with rheumatismsand neuralgia for some time. The oil gives her more relief than anything she ever tried, and has re- duced the pain to the minimum She is, in fact, comparatively free from pain by con stantly employing the oil
 The writer next called on Frederick Buc- holz, one of New Haven's most prominent German citizens, who owns the saloon No 402 State street. MT. Bucholz good natured- ly submitted to the preliminary questions of the reporter about his experience with the great German remedy, and cheerfully made Gu0 JO1lOWlu& du1 uSluR OG. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism, and to anyone afflicted with the disease as I have been it is almost blessing to come across such an eff fectual relevant. I was troubled with the same disease last year. I then for the first time used St. Jacobs Oil and the pain left me- Now am just getting over this second attack, and my relief is entirely due to this great remedy. It does me more good than anything, and have used, first and last, a great many remedies I cordially recommend it to those suffering with rheumatism as a speedy and effectual healing substance"
 Without commenting on the above, which very forcibly tells it's own strong story, the writer next offers the statement of Michael Eagan, No. e Fillmore street, one of the leading citizens of Fair Haven and man who it is known would not give public ex- pression favoring anything of this character without thoroughly testing it's merits. He has given the St. Jacobs Oil a trial, however, with results which tell strongly in favor of it's great healing power. Mir. Eagan said:
 ''I was hurt some time ago and my side suffered greatly from the fall. I employed the St. Jacobs Oil, and it has, without doubt, done me good. I can certify that it has i'm proved my side wonderfully. It is a good article to have in the house, and very nec- eSsary one, too."
 Right across the street from Mr. Eagan's place of business is a drug store kept by Will liam G. Hunter. He said to the reporter and it shows how the oil sells over in Fair Haven i've have big call for it. It is one of the best remedies of it's kind in the market to-day. Judging from what the peo- pie say who come into the store after it, I should think it the best article of the kind we have ever sold here" MT. Hunters number is 222 East Grand street, and anyone who wishes to have this statement verified can be gratiied by calling there.
 Precisely the same favorable expressions were obtained at the drug store of H. Futile & Co.,, No 6 East Grand street Said one of the firm St. Jacobs Oil is very saleable and every one who has used it, so far as we have heard, have been gratified by its ef- fects''
 c. H. Conway, clerk at the drug store of G. H. Corbin X Co.,, No. 30 East Grand street, told the reporter of a conversation which occurred in the store between two men from the country, which illustrates the wide- spread popularity of the great German rem edy. One told the other that he had been ''ailing" with the rheumatism and had found entire relief from the use of St. Jacobs Oil, and urged his friend to try it if ever he re- quired relevant for pain asseverating in strong language that it would knock the &C., tive principle out of any pain ever known The second man immediately purchased bottle of the great remedy, alleging that he had need for such remedy in his family.
 Fred. Cooper, clerk in the store corner of St. John and Artisan streets, gave the re- porter another instance of the great hold the oil has upon the people. MT. Cooper has rheumatism, and, although he has not used the St. Jacobs Oil, is constantly reminded of it by parties who come into the store re- marking that he ought to rub with it and thereby secure relief.
 W. H. Woodward, well known and re- spected citizen of New Haven, residing at No. 23 Audubon street, test1fes to the heal ing power of the St. Jacobs Oil Mr. Wood ward says he took cold some time ago. It settled in his left shoulder and neck in the form of very severe attack of muscular rheumatism. He suffered great deal from it, and is not particularly desirous of receiv- ing another visit from it. Having heard much about the great German remedy, he bought bottle and gave his neck and shoul- der good rubbing with it. The night he made the application he could scarcely move his head, because of the extreme pain and soreness. The next day all the trouble had disappeared.
 Edward Nichols, living at No. 65 Asylum street, states that the St. Jacobs Oil has done good work for him. He hurt his arm in the belt of machinery and had a very painful time of if He had anr,1ied 0fher renaf7iea