The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1884-06-12
PREsIDENTIAI. FAyoRfTFs.
some Interesting Facts Concerning she
Men Who stand Closest to the
Chief Executive.

CnfeA Executive
Visitors who, from curiosity or business,
have called at the White House, must have
been impressed by the courteous yet sys-
tematic manner wisk which they were re-
cetved and escorted through the mansion.
The gentlemen whose duty it is to receive
all persons coming to the White House are
Colonel Z. s. Densmore. Mr.. John T. Rick
ard and Mr.. T. +. Pendel, and they have
occupied their present positions through
during the war. Mr.. PendeI was President
Llncoln1s body-guard; saw him to his car
Tiage the fatal night which he visited
Ford's theater, and he now has in his pos
session the blood-stained coat which Mr..
Lincoln wore on that memorable occasion.
There is not publhc man in America to-
day who does not know, and who Is not
known byy these gentlemen, and the Femi.
niscences of public and social life which
they can recount would fiji a congreSsion-
al volume. During the weary yet exciting
years of the war; through the more peace
full times of GRANTS administration; while
Hayes held the reIns- of government, and
when Garfield was shot, it was these mon
who stood in the Executive mansion, well
coming the advent of each new admins
tration, bowling at it's departure, aud re-
ceiving both martyrs through its portals.
During that long, hot and never TO be for
gotten summer when Presid mt Garfield
came aware of the deadly malafial infiu-
ence which hung about the White House.
But all through that period these three
men never deserted their posts for single
day, although each one was suffering in
tensely.7 In conversation with the writer,
Colonel Densmore said;-
- 1t is impossible to describe the tortures
/ have undergone. To be compelled to
smile and treat he thousands of visitors
who come here daily with courtesy when
one is in the greatest agony requires ire
mendous effort. All that summer had
terrible headaches, hear-burn an sti-
ding sensation that sometimes took away
my breath. My appetite was uncertain
and l 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 ! remained on duty neverthe-
less. You would be surprised to know the
amount of quinine l took; on some days u
was as much as sixteen grains"
"Aud was Mr.. Richard badly off, tooPS
81 1 should think he was. Why, time and
again we have picked him up and laid him
on the mantel, here in the vestibule, he was
"Yes," exclaimed Mr.. Richard, 81 was
so weak could not rise after lying down
without help, and could only walk with the
aid of two canes, and then in a stopping
position. Oh, we have been in a pretty
bad condition here, all of US"
. And yet you are all the embodiment of
health," said the writer he looked at
the three bright and vigorous men before
him.
8 Oh, yes,D said Mr.. Richard, '.we have
not known what sickness was for more
than year."
''Have YOU some secret way of overcom-
ing malaria and its attendant horrorsP
% think we have most certain way,V
replied Colonel Densmore, " but it is no
secret. GU see, about two years ago my
wife began to grow blind, and l was
| alarmed at her condition. She finally be-
came so she could not tell whether per-
| son were white or black at a distance Of
| ten feet. One of her lady friends advised
| her to try a certain treatment that had
| done wonders for her, and to make a long
etc oh ID e
| cured. This induced me to try the same
| means for my own restoration and as soon
| as | found it was doing me good j recon-
| mended it to my associates and 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
am satisfied should have died Of Bright'5
disease of the kidneys before this had it
/ not been for this wonderful remedy. In
| deed, use it household medicine and
| give it to my children whenever they have
/ any ailments.0
6Yes,0 exclaimed Mr.. Pandel, use It
| in nv family all the while and have found
1 it the most efficient remedy we have ever
| employed. l know of very many public
men who are using it to-day, and they all
/ speak we'll of it,"
81 weigh $50 pounds to-day" said Mr..
/ Richard, "and when my physicians told
! me over year ago could not hope to re-
cover 1 weighed 122 pounds. Under such
| Influences you can not won Ter that con-
slider this the be-t medicine before the
4 American p sople.D
The abov, statements from these gentle
/ men need no comments. They are volun-
| tary and outspoken expressions from
| sources which are the highest in the land.
| Were there the slight 5st question regard
| ing their authenticity they would not be
| made public, but as they furnish such valu'
| able truths for all who are suffering, we
| unhesitatingly publish them for the good
of all.