National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-12
OUT OF THE DEPTHS.
Our Correspondents Researches and a He-
markabIo Occurrence lie Describes.

Our Correspondents Researches and n Ise-
markabIo Occurrence lie Describes.
ST.. AIBANs, W., Jan 10, 155i.-Mcssrs.
Editors; The upper portion Of Vermont is
ono of the pleasantest regions in America
during the summer and affords ample oppor-
tunity for the tourist, providing he chooses
the proper season but the present time is
not that season. Still there are men and
women here who not only endure the climate,
but praise il unstintingly, and that, too, in
tho face of physical hardshps the most in.
tense. The writer heard of a striking illus
traton Of this few days since, which is
given herewith
Mr.. Joseph Jacques is connected with the
Vermont Central railroT in the capacity of
master mason. He is we'll advanced in years.
with ruddy complexion and hale appearance,
while his general bearing is such as to in
stantly impress one with his strict honor and
integrity. Several years ago he became aG-
tlicted with most distressing troubles, which
prevented the prosecution of his duties. lie
was languid, and yet restless, while at times
a dizziness would come over him which
seemed almost binding. His will power was
strong and he determined not TO give way to
the mysterious influence which seemed un-
dermining his life. But the pain and annoy
ing symptoms were stronger than his will,
and he kept growing gradually worse. About
that time he began to notice difficulty in
drawing on his boots, and it was by the great
est effort that he was able to force his feet
into them. In this manner several weeks
passed by, until finally one night, while in
great agony, he discovered that his feet had,
in a short while. swollen to enormous pro-
portions. The balance of the narrative can
best be described in bis own words. He said ::
"When my wife discovered tho fact that
was so blOatcd, she sent for the doctor imme-
Iiatn1v In fnn1a "a pnrpful aynu1tua-
tion, aud pronounced me in very serious
condition. Notwithstanding his care | grew
worse, and the swelling of my feet gradually
extended upward in my body. The top of
my head panied me terribly; indeed, so badly
that at times it seemed almost as if it would
burst. My feet were painfully cold, and even
when surrounded with hot hannels aud irons
felt as If strong wind wore blowing on
them. Next my right leg became paralyzed.
This gave me no pain, but it was exceedingly
annoying. About this time began to spit
blood most freely, although my lungs
were in perfect condition, and | knew
it did not come from them. My
physicians were careful and untirng in
their attentions. but unable to relieve my
suiierings. My Leighbors and friends thought
| was dying and many called to see me,
fully twenty-five on u single Sunday that
now recall. At last my agony seemed to
eliminate in the most intense, sharp pains
nave ever KNOWN OF nGilTu IL Ttu HOU
knives, sharpened to the highest degree, had
been run through my body constantly they
could not have hurt me worse. l would
spring up in bed, sometimes as much as three
feet, cry out in my agony, and long for
death. One night the misery was so intense
that arose and attempted to go into the
next room, but was unable to lift my swollen
feet above tho little threshold that obstructed
them. | fell back upon the bed and gasped
in my agony, but felt unable even to breathe.
1t seemed like death.
Several years ago Rev. DIR. j. L. Rankin,
now Of Washington, was stationed here as
pastor Of the Congregational church. We
all admired and respected him, and my wife
remembered seeing somewhere that he had
spoken in the highest terms of a preparation
which had cured some of his intimate friends
We determined to try this remedy, accord
ingly sent for it, and, to make u long story
short, it completely restored my health,
brought me back from the grave and l owe
all | have in the way of health and strength
to Warmers Safe Cure, better known as
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. / am
positive that if l had taken this medicine
when l felt the first svv-ptoms above de-
scribed, | might have avoided all tie sS-Ey'
/ afterward endured, to say nothing of the
narrow escape had from DEATH"
in order that all possible facts bearing upon
the subject might be known, l called on DR..
United States examining surgeon, and who
attended Mr.. jacques during his sickness.
He stated that Mr.. Jacques had a most pro-
nOunced case of Albuminuria or Bright's dis
ease of the kidneys. That an analysis showed
the presence of albumen and casts in great
abundance and that he was in condition
where few if any ever recover. His recovery
was due to Warmers Safe cure.
Mr.. John w. Hobart, general manager of
the Vermont Central railroad, stated that Mr..
Jacques was one of the best and most faithful
of his employees that his sickness had been IN
exceedingly severe one, and the company were
not only glad to again have his services, but
grateful to the remedy that had cured SO
valuable man.
Mr.. James NJ. Foss, assistant superintendent
aud master mechanic Of the Vermont Central
railroad, isalso able to confirm this.
do not cllim to be a great discoverer, but
| do think have found in the above a most
remarkable case and knowing the unusual
increase of Brights disease feel that the pub.
! ic should have the benefit of it, 1t seems to
me a remedy that can accomplish so much in
the last stages ought to do even more for tho
first approach of this deceptive yet terrible
trouble. f..