Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-01
PHILADELPHIA INouIRER.

anything that Ia . positive blessing to mankind
should be withheld from the world, simply because
certain parties may be individually benefited by
| the PRONUNCIATION of such knowle 1ge. IT man is
possessed OF any information, the dissemn alton of
"mch ~ouie have tendency TO alleviate the suf
ferlngs OF his fellow creatures IL is bis bounden
duty 10 spread that information broadcast, if he
mas personal knowledge of it's truth and reliability
mean spirited person only would allow his actions
In such case to be hampered by the thought, II
Know ltwould do . vast deal Of good for to i'm
part to the world my information about and so.
but if do, then soandso will personally profit by
my ACT, and do not get anything" Let us sup
pose a case A, we will say, after years
CT patient labor and research, and by an
unlimited expenditure of time and means, per-
fects specific for some distressing ELL that flesh
is heir to-" After experime lting properly he finds
his most sanguine expectations realized, and his
efforts are crowned with success. He takes meas
ures to inform the world OF his discovery, and
reasonably enough only seeks to fairly reimburse
himself for his labors by asking a mi nimum price
to those who wish to benefit themselves by the use
OF his article. b comes along. and makes him
fully acquainted with the nature and properties Of
his discovery. and after making the most exhaust
ADMINISTRATIONS comes to the conclusion that
has certainly discovered something that would be
OF incaculabe benefit to mankind If 1t eener-
ally known What course should pursue. Know
ing he had it in his power to benef. hi, fellow
creatures by making known everywhere the value
OF the discovery n ade by A, should he exhibit a
puny, narrow minded spirit and say to himself,
well, know that's good thing but am not
going to trouble myself 10 advertise A. or should
be not rather initiate the example of 'Abou Ben
Aohem," snd show himself to be lone who loves
his fellow men"
The writer of this, in what he has to say In this
article PROPOSES to try and follow in the footsteps
of the inustrious character adverted to above aud
will do 30 by scattering around. far as he can,
the results of his investiga atoms Of the benefits
flowing from the use Of that really wond- rful
II edcal preparation known as st Ja-obs on
the great specific for rheumatism and kiudcei
COMPLAINTS The writer has no personal interest,"
in st. jacobs OIL" or any other remedies, but
positive and undeniable facts have come into his
possession OF its almost miraculous effects in a
number of aggravated cases Of infammatory rheu-
matism, and he feels that he would be derenct in
the duty he owes to his friends and acquaintances
who may be suffering from rheumatism, as we'll as
to the community at large. if he did not make
known extraordinary cures that have come under
his personal observation.
1 had heard many stories of magical cures of
rheumatism through the medium Of "St jacobs
Oil, " but gave them little heed, suppoainx they
m ght BIZ simply emanat ons of the lima xinatons of
lit re ted parties: IN other words extensive pus'
Of some patent medicine gotten up to stimulate
sales OF tie article In fac, of these stories
were apparently exaggerated that would turn
my back 20 the REALTORS and say-''Oh, 20 and tell
that to the Marines"
dsy two since, no Fever, happened to be in
the office Of the Philadelphia Inquirer and over
heard gentleman telling about an extraordinary
cure Of Rheumatism brought about by the use of
'st Jacobs OIL" The name Of the person who
was cured was mentioned in my presence, and 1
then discovered 1t was personal acquaintance Of
mine.
Now, here chance t. find out whether the
story heard Of this remarkable cure was trae or
not and determined to embrace the opportunity
by calling on the gentleman myself, which did.
The name Of the gentleman is Major I. A. Hill
Ter, and he resides at No. 2235 Master street.
Major Hitler is a very pro ninent Real Estate Ag-
ent and Collector and is well known in the bust
less part OF Philadelphia, and he ia regular
visitor at several of the newspap per offices. He is
II years Of ase, and his snowy white beard and
moustache and long flowing hair give him quite
patfiarchal appearance. Twenty-Five years ago
the Major actively connected with the military
Of Pttsburg, where he received the handle to his
name and it has adhered to him ever since. Heis
man of great affabilty Of dispositon. Kidd
sccial and genial, bodily suffering from that fell
disease, rheumatism, never In the least damp
ened his ardent temperament. I knew the Major
had been afflicted with rheumatism, but did not
know that bis was serious case until I called on
him.
resched his residence directly after supper and
found the Major sitting in an arm-ch sir in the
back parlor reading and in. another di-
rectly opposite to him and sitting at thu same table
was the matron who had been his companion
through life, and who. with spectscles perched on
nose, was engaged in sewing o. knitting. / apollo
gized for my Intrusion, and cams at once to the
subject / was most Interested in aud said
'Major, hear that you have been suffering
terribly with rheumatism, aud found
speedy and permanent relief by the use of st. ia
cobs Oil; now is that true or not? Answer 1t is
true, most decidedly. was completely prostrste
with rheumatism and st Jacobs Oil has cured me
almost entirely" Queston-''Hox much of the
Oh did you use?' Answer-'Well ] have not qulta
finished bottle yet but I am 30 much better
that don't know whether L viii require another
one " Question-''When were you first attacked
with rheumatism. and how did it affect your" An
swer-''The complaint first took hold of me last
March, and suffered greatly. had scarcely any
use of my legs, arms or hands for months Ny
fingers were drawn up 50 that could not write and
while was unable to move aboat. could not lie
It'll in bed. l remained in bed for several weeks
at time, and had good medical attendance, but
could get no relief. then tried noted Liniment,
but it burned or stung me so that could not use
it. ard its odor was very offensive" Question
When did you get relief" Answer-'I obtained
the bottle of st. Jacobs Oil about two weeks ago,
and got relief as commenced to use it. I
am able to go out and attend to my business as
we'll as any man can WHO'S three-quarters of CEN
fury old. 1 can write with freedom. and el first
rats all over, and st. Jacobs Oil did 1t all for me-
Question-''Yoa advocate the Oil them" Answer
II think from my own experience that st. Jacobs
Oil is the best remedy for rheumatism ever discov-
cred. Had k1l0tcn Of the existence Of the oil last
March before that time might haze saUed myself
many months Of bodily pain and hedry Doctors
bills"
At this juncture Mrs. Hitler, who had been a
quiet listener, remarked, ''Why. we paid one doc
tors bill alone Of over eighty dollars, and the
tire atment did not do m any good" Major Hill
Her then proceeded to say that he would never
hereafter use any remedy for rheumatism except
est Jacobs OIL" and would recommend it when
ever he heard of case of Rheumatism. l than
asked-'How did you learn about st Jacobs On:"
Answer-"A friend of mine. Mr.. Bernard Smed-
ley who keeps Drug Store at the southeast corner
of Twentyfrst and Vine streets. had used 1t for
rheumatism in his knee and he told me aboutit
am very thankful to him for doing So" Then
said What does the OIL look lihe?" (Not being
Rheumatic myself, had really never seen bottle
of st. Jacobs Oil, or any other remedy for Rheu-
matikm.) The Major satd-'Wen III show you,'
and he trpped lightly up stairs to bring his bottle
down.
While he was gone said to Mrs. Hillier-'"Are
you troubled with RheumstisD:" She replied
'Oh, yes, I've had chronic rheumatism for thirty
years. I have been compelled to use clutches for
many years" Question-"Do you get no relief"
ADswer-'.The doctors never did me- any good,
but tried some Of my husbands bottle Of st
thing, and intend to continue it ."