The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-06-05
PRESIDENTIAL FAyORlTES. :
Some Interesting Facts Concerning the
Men Who Stand Closest to the
Chief Executive.

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Chief Executive.
Visitors who, from curiosity or business,
have called at the White House, must have
been impressed by the courteous yet sys-
tematic manner with which they were re-
ceived 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. T. Pendel, and they have
occupied their present positions through
the various administrations since and even
during the war. Mr.. Pendel was President
Lincoln's body guard; saw him to his car
riage the fatal night on 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 public man in America to-
day who does not know, and who is not
known by, these gentlemen, and the remi-
niscences of public and social life which
they can recount would fill COMPRESSION
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, il was these men
who stood in the Executive mansion, well
coming the advent of each new admins
traHon, bowling at its departure, aud re-
ceiving both martyrs through its portals.
During that long, hot and never to be for
gotten summer when President Garfield
lay between 1.-TWO worlds" the Nation be-
came aware of the deadly malarial 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 suffering in
tensely. In conversation with the writer,
Colonel Densmore said:
/" 1t is impossible to describe the tortures
II hoU rlrlorOnnn n ha
smile and treat the thousands of visitors
who come here daily with courtesy when
one is in the greatest agony requires ire
mendous effort. All that summer l had
terrible headaches, heart burn and sti-
fling sensation that sometimes took away
my breath. My appetite was uncertain
and felt severe pains in the small of my
back. l was under the doctors care with
strict instructions not to go out OF the
house, but l remained on duty neverthe-
less. You would be surprised to know the
amount of quinine l took; on some days it
was as much as sixteen grains"
Sand was Mr.. Richard badly off, too"
az 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
so used up"
"Yes," exclaimed Mr.. Rickard, 81 was
SO weak l could not rise after lying down
without help, and could only walk with che
aid of two canes, and then in a STOPPING
position. Oh, we have been in 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, "we have
not known what sickness was for more
than a year."
"Have you some secret way ofovercom-
ing malaria and its attendant horrors"'
- l think we have a most certain way"
replied Colonel Densmore, but it is no
secret. You 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 long
story short, she did so and was completely
cured. This induced me to try the same
means for my own restoration and as soon
as l found it was doing me good | recon-
mended it to my associates and we Eave
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 saw that l
am satisfied / should have died of Bright's
disease of the kidneys before this had it
not been for this wonderful remedy. In
deed, use it as household medicine and
give it to my children whenever they have
any ailments"
"Yes," exclaimed Mr.. Pendel, I" 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,"
"I weigh 16) pounds to-day" said Mr..
Richard, land when NV physicians told
me over year ago 1 could not hope to re.
cover l weighed 122 pounds. Under such
influences you can not wonder that l con-
slider this the best medicine before the
American people"
The above 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 slightest 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.