Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-05-31
PRESIDENTIAL FAVORITES.
Some Interesting Facts Concerning the
Men Who Stand Closest to the Chi.

Some Interesting Facts Concerning the
Men Who Stand Closest to the Chi,
Executive.
Visitors who, from curiosity or bust
ness, have called at the White House,
must have been impressed by the cour-
teous yet systematic manner with which
they were received and escorted through
the mansion. The gentlemen whose
duty it is to receive all persons coming to
the White House are ColonelE s. Dens-
more, Mr.. John L. Richard and Mr.. T.
F. Pendel, and they have occupied their
present positions through the various
administrations since and even during
the war. Mr.. Pendel was President Lin
coins body-guard saw him to his car
riage the fatal night on which he visited
Ford's theatre, and he now has in his
possession the blood-sJained coat which
Mr.. Lincoln wore on that memorable
occasion. There is not public man in
America to-day who does not know, and
who is not known by, these gentlemen,
and the "reminiscences of public and So
cIal life which they can recount would
fill congressional volume. During the
weary yet exciting years of the war;
through the more peaceful times OF
Grants administration while Hays
held the reins of government, and when
Garfield was shot. it was these men who
stood in the executive mansion, welcom-
ing the advent of each new administra-
ton, bowling at its departure, and receiv-
ing both martyrs through its portals.
During that long, hot and never to be
forgotten summer when President Gar
field lay between two worlds" the ma
ton became aware of the deadly mala-
rial influence which hung about the
White House. But all through that peri.
cd these three men never deserted. their
posts for single day. although each one
was suffering intensely. In converse
ton with the writer, Colonel DensmOre
said:
at is impossible tc. describe the tor
lures have undergone. To be COMPEL
ed to smile aud treat the thousands Of
visitors who come here daily with cour-
tesy when enc is in the greatest agony re-
quires tremendous effort. All that
summer had terrible headaches, heart
burn and sitting sensation that some
times took away my breath. My appe-
tite was uncertain and felt severe pains
in the small of my back. | was under
the doctors care with strict instructions
not to go out of the house but remain
ed on duty nevertheless. You would be
surprised to know the amount of quinine
| took on some days it was as much as
sixteen grains"
"Aud was Mr.. Richard badly of, too?"
81 should think he was. Why, time
and again we have picked him up and
laid him on the mantel, here in the YES
thule, he was SD used up"
YES" exclaimed Mr.. Richard, Il was
so weak could not rise after lying down
without help, and could only walk with
the aid of two canes, aud then in stoop-
ing position. Oh, we have been in a
pretty bad condition here, all OF u.s."
"And yet you are all the embodiment
Of health" said the writer, as he looked
at the three bright and vigorous men
before him.
"Oh, yes" said Mr.. Richard, 1--WE have
not known what sickness was fol more
than a year"
"Have you some secret way of over
coming malaria and its attendant hor-
rors?"
81 think we have most certain way"
replied Colonel Densmore, "but it is no
secret. You see, about two years ago
my wife began to grow blind, and was
at her condition. She finally
became so she could not tell whether
person were white or black at a distance
of ten feet. One of her lady friends ad-
vlsed her to try certain treatment that
had done wonders for her. and to make
a long story short, she did 30 and was
cured. This induced me to
try the same means for my own restora-
ton and as soon as l found it was doing
me good l recommended it to my asso-
ciates ond we have all been cured right
here in the stronghold of malaria and
kept in perfect health ever since by
means of Warmers Safe Cure. Now am
not believer in medicines in general,
but do not hesitate to say that / aIn
l should have died of Bright's
disease of the kidneys before this had it
not been for this wonderful remedy. In
deed, / use il as a household medicine
and give it to my children whenever
they have any ailments"
"Yes," exclaimed Mr.. Pendel, 81 use
it in my family all the while and have
found it the most efficient remedy we
have ever employed. / know of very
many public men who are using it to-
day and they all speak well of it."
Il weigh 100 pounds to-day" said Mr..
"and when my physicians told
me over a year ago could not hope to
recover / weighed 122 pounds. Under
such influences you cannot wonder that
| consider this the best medicine before
the American people,"
The above statements from these gen.
tlemen need 10 comments. They are
voluntary end outspoken expressions
from sources which are the highest in
The land. We're there the slightest ques-
ton regarding their authenticity they
would not be made public, but as they
furnish such valuable truths tor all who
are suffering, we unhesitatingly publish
hem for the good Of all.