Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-21
An Ex-Gonsul's Story.

interesting story He objects, for private
reasons, to have his name published, bit aus
thori%eS the loritcr to SubStaRtiate his state
ment aud, il necessary, to refer to him. in his
private capacity, any person seeking such
reference. Deterriug to his wishes, hereby
present his statement in almost the exact
language in which he gave it to me.
q NJ. FARMER,
1890 Third Acenue, NcIo York
'On my last voyage homo from Euelaud,
some three years ago, in one of the Cuuard
steamers, | noticed one morning, after Eew
days out Of port. young man hobbling about
on the upper deck, supported by crutches and
seeming to move with extreme difficulty and
no little pain. He was we'll dressed and of
exceedingly handsome counteuance. but his
limbs were somewhat annotated and his face
very ssllow and bore the trace of long suffers
ing. As he seemed to have no attendant or
companion, he ut once attracted my sympa>
thies, and | went up to him as he leaned
against the tatfrail looking out on the ioam>
ing track which tho steamer was msking
"'Exouse me, my young friend l said
touching him gently on the shoulder, you
appear to be invalid aud hardly able or
strong enough to trust yourseif unattended
on an ocoaE voyage; but if you require any
assistance | am n robust and healthy man
and shall be glad to help you
''Iou are very kind, he replied, in a
weak voice, but | require no present aid be.
yond my crutches. which enable mo to pass
from my stateroom up hero to get the benefit
of the sunshine and the sea h,ecze'
Y ou have been n grost sufferer, no doub.,'
l said, and | judge that you have been af>
tlcted with that most troublesome disease
rheumatism, whose prevalence aud intensity
seem to be on an alarming increase both in
England and America
10y ou are right he answered 4 have
been its victim for moro than a wear. aud
after failing to fud relief from medical skill
have lately tried the Springs of Carlsbad and
NIehy. Butthey have done me no good and
L am now on my return home to Missouri to
dis, suppose. | shall be content if life is
spared to me to reach my mothers presence
Sho is a widow and | am her only child
''There was pathos in his speech which
affected me profoundly and awakened in mo
deeper sympathy than had felt before
had no words to answer him, aud stood si-
lently beside him watching tho snowy wake
of the ship While thus standing nv
Thoughts reverted to a child--a ten year old
boy-Ot a neighbor of mine residing near nv
consulate rcsdence. who had been cured OF a
stubborn case Of rheumatism ny {Le-trse- Of
ST. Jacobs Oh, and | remembered tfRt-rt+a
steward Of the ship had told me the day boz
fore that he had cured himself of a very se,I
we're attack OF the gout in New York iUst/
before his last voyage by tho use of 'he sgtn6
remedy. l at once left my young friend aud
went below to find the steward not only
found him off duty, but discovered that he
had bottle of tho Oil in his locker, which
he had carried across the ocean in case of
another attack. Ilo readily parted with it
on my representation, and hurrying up again,
| soon DerEuade6 Z ho yruu o., H., -
to take him to his berth and apply tho rem-
edy. AitGr doing so l covered lin UP snug
ly in bed and requested him rot to get up
until | should see him again That evening
L returned TO his stateroOm and found him
sleeping peacefully and breathing gently |
reused him and inquired how he felt. Like
new man. he answered with a grateful
smile. Il feel no pain and am able to stretch
my limbs without difficulty | think I'll get
up No, don't get up to night said but
let nc rub you again with the OIL and in tho
morning you will be able to go above .All
right, he said, laughing l then applied the
Oil again, rubbing his knees, ankles and arms
thoroughly, until he said lie felt as if he Rad
a mustard Poultce all over his body then
left him. Tho next morning when went
upon deck for breezy promenade, accord>
ing to my custom, [ found my patient watt
iDg for me with smiling face and ,rifl,Out
his crmtches, although he !imped in his moves
menis, but without pain. | don't think 1
ever felt so happy in my life. To make
long story Short. L attended him closely du>
ring the rest of the Voyage-some four days
applying the Oil every night, and guard
ing him against too much exposure to the
fresh and damp breezes, and on landing at
New ork, he was able, without assistance,
to mount the hotel omnibus. and 20 TO th o
I loA
and found him actually engaged in packing
his trunk, preparatory to starting West for
has home, that evening. With a bright and
grateful smile he welcomed me, and pointing
to little box carefully done up in thick
brown paper, which stood upon the table, he
snid My good friend, can you guess what
that Is r a present for your sveethcart,'
l answered. No. he Isughed-.that is a
dozen bottles Of ST. Jacobs Oil, which hsve
just purchased from Huduu: the druggist,
across the way, and l am taking them home
to show my good mother what has saved her
sons life, and restored him to her in health.
And with it / would like to carry you along
also, TO show her the face OF him Without
whom. l should probably never have tried
1t. If You should ever visit the little village
OF SedaIia, in Missouri, Charlie Townsend
and bis mother will welcome You to their
little home, with hearts full OF gratitude. and
they will show you bottle Of St jacobs Oil
enshrined in silver and gold casket, which
we shall keep rparlor ornament as we'll
as nemento of our meeting on the Cunard
steamer
"'We parted, after an hours pleasant chat
with mutual goodwill and esteem ard few
weeks Afterwards received letter from bim
telling me he was iu perfect health and con-
tanning many graceful expressions of his sf--
fectionate regsrds. ."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Geo. o. o. Hov.rd- at the celebration Of