The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-24
Narrow Escape
OF A wELI-KNOwN CITIZEN OF SOUTH EAsT0,
FROM A HORRIBLE DEATH.
fEroun .ha Rosfon Herald


from the Boston Herald
A Journalist whose meanderings In
search Of news led him into the thriving
village OF South Easton, yesterday, found
the recent escape OF Mr.. Caleb S. Lothrop.
OF that place, from death in one OF its most
horrible and repulsiYe forms TO be topic
OF general comment. In reply to all in
quiries for details, the reporter was inva-
riably told "Go and see his son William,
up here at the satisfactory. He'll post
you up"
Mr.. William b. Lothrop, the gentleman
alluded to, was found by the reporter in
the factory Of Messrs. Copeland & Hart
well, where, with rolled-up sleeves, he was
working manfully at his familiar bench.
He greeted his visitor cordially, and ex-
pressed his willingness to furnish all the
information in his power respecting his
fathers case.
"Some ten years ago." said he, ga slight
swelling manifested itself on the right side
OF my fathers under lip. 1t started like a
blood-bllster and kept increasing in size.
Its progress was slow until. within three
years, when it grew more rapidly, and
finally spread out upon his cheek and upon
his lip, both outside and inside, extending
downward to the gums. 1t cracked open
and split out like a seed-wart. Several
physicians were consulted. but they could
afford no relief, and said that there was no
hope OF curing hm-that the terrible
cancer would spread until his face would
be literally eaten off. You can imagine
how such horrible decision as this would
affect mans peace OF mind. Ny father,
who is now sixty-seyen years old, was
Woodworking and industrious man, but
about year ago, so greatly had the pros
pect of death from a loathsome disease af-
fected him, his mind began to fail, and we
had to keep an almost constant watch upon
him. He had become burden to himself.
The cancer emitted most revolving stencil,
which permeated the entire house.
Well, this was about the condition Of
affairs when, about four months ago, read
i'm the Boston Herald an advertisement Of
Swiits Specific Is. S. S.), manufactured by
the Swift Specific Company, OF Atlanta.
Ga. saw that it was highly recommended
for blood diseases, and l sent for two bot
ties. Father tried one, and was not APP
parently much helped; but the second had
q marked effect, as the cancer Immediately
began to heal, and healthier look appeared
about the edges. We persisted in the
treatment with Swifts Specific Is. 5. 81,
and now, after using in all eight large
bottles and four small ones, all that remains
OF the cancer is small root" not so large
as pea. which is itself steadily disappear
ing. Naturally, my father is greatly
cheered by ais improved condition. His
general health is very good, and his mental
troubles have been greatly alleviated
There is no doubt whatever that Swift's
Specific Is. S. 81 is entitled to every par
ticle Of the creditor saving my father from
death most horrible to think Of. / have
spoken highly Of its virtues to all my
nelghbors, and am glad to be Of any use
l can in spreading the good news"
The reporter stopped for moments
conversation In the business office of the fac
tory before leaving the building. Both men,
bers OF the firm expressed themselves as
cogniZant OF the main circumstances OF
the case as above narrated. "There is no
humbug about H." said they. Whatever
Mr.. Lothrop told you, you can rely upon"