The examiner., 1882-03-04
A Queer Case of SeIfishness,

l Ao tue LSedde1S 9T tle BrOOkG, 70 EdgEe:
 The facts contained in the following article
 are related by o. M. Farmer, Esq, 169 Third
 avenue, New York, who will impart the full ] particulars of the case, and the name of the
 party, to any one seeking the same. Difference
 to the wishes of the gentleman benefited in-
 duces us to withhold his name and advise the | source of information as above.
 l In neat frame cottage on 8 high elevation overlooking the East river and the islands in
 the stream below He'll Gate dwell Mir. - and ms wife. Three years ago the husband was prostrated by rheumatic gout, which, in the course of few weeks, invaded every vulnerable | part of his body. His feet and hands became ] not only useless but most unsightly members, 1 his fingers becoming so swollen, distorted and | twisted that they looked like the tangled claws of crab. Being the owner of his home, and having some money laid by from his former salary, earned while bookkeeper for promi- | nent commercial house, he sought relief from pain and utter helplessness from the best sources, and paid dearly for it. He obtained temporary relief from his pains, but no medi- cal skill availed in straightening out his dis torted limbs or enabling him to resume his former avocation. Thus he lay bedridden as 'he tedious months went by; meanwhile his stock of money was being rapidly exhausted, until only small sum remained at his com mand. Among his kind and sympathetic neighbors, few months ago. was one who came with bottle of St. Jacobs Oil in his pocket and urgently insisted that it should be tested. But such was Mir. -'s obstinate ob- lection to everything bearing the picion of proprietary medicine that he posi- lively refused it's use, and for a week afterward he lay grooming in his bed while St. Jacobs Oil stood untouched on the wife's dressing table.
 One night his sufferings were unusually severe, and after long entreaty Mrs. was allowed to anoint her wretched husband thoroughly with the Oil. When he awoke in the morning from the first easy and peaceful sleep he had enjoyed for many months, he saw before him new lease of life. Repeated ap- plications of this wonderful remedy night after night for two weeks, restored the man to his nor nal condition of health, strength and activity, and to-day he is occupying position of no little labor and responsibility, and at fine salary in prominent business house in the lower part of the city. Learning these facts from his wife when called at the pleasant cottage home above mentioned, the writer made an appoint l ment to meet him the next day.
 "I am happy to learn," said to him. sthat you have recovered your health after long and l painful illness. Mrs. - informed me that you owe your present happy condition to pro- | prietary medicine.'
 "Yes, he answered. cheerfully. CT call it | miraculous medicine. The world owes debt l which, with all it's wealth. it will never pay, be- will f,1' virtues of this remarkable remedy. Look at l mo. Do look like man who for three years | has been an invalid and cripple?" sYou 1 look like the picture of health, " replied, 'sand while I congratulate you, I must request that | you allow me, as press reporter to make your case known to the public for the benefit of those who have suffered like yourself .'' Excuse mo, sir,' he returned, "but would rather not" "Why, what objection can you have ?'' I asked | somewhat puzzled. "Well, you see," he said, | 6 am peculiarly situated, and, while have a | sympathy for all who suffer, I would, for cer- tain reasons, be jeopardizing my own interests by allowing my name to be published in this connection" "Very well," I said. ssYour | wishes shall be observed. But don't you think l you little selfish in this matter ?" sPer- haps I am,'' he answered, "but St. Jacobs Oil 1 has so many other testimonials from prominentI men in its favor, that mine would be of little consequeuce.'
 Although the writer regretted this refusal to allow another name to be added to the long list of testimonials to the efficacy of the Great Ger man Remedy, it was felt that perhaps the gen. tleman's reason for such refusal might out weigh in ile's scale of economy what looks on it's face as queer case of selfshness.-Ntw York Eceming Tt1egran,.