The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-06
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Visitors who, from curiosity or business,
have called ct the White House, must have
been impressed BY the courteous yet sys-
tematic manner with which they were re-
ceivsd and escorted through the mansion.
The gentlemen whose duty l. is to receive
all persons coming to the White House are
Colonel E. 6. Densmore, Mr.. John I. Rick
ard AID 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
Lineoln's body -KuArd; ssw him 10 Hs ear.
riage the fAtal night Oh (which hs Visited
Fords theatsr, anAShe now has In his POS.
session the blood.stained coat which Mr..
Lincoln wore on that memorable occasion.
There II not public man in America to-
day who does not know, and who Is not
known by, these gentlemen, and the remi.
.Aiscenoos Of public and social Life which
they can recount would Ill q 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 men
who stood in the Executive mansion, vel.
coming the advent of each new admins
tration, bowling ut 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 "two worlds" the Nation be-
came aware Of the deadly malarial influ.
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. In conversation with the writer,
Col9nel Densmors said;
1t ID impossible to describe the fortunes
I have undergone. To be compelled to
smile and treat the Thousands of visitors
who como here daily with courtesy when
one ID in the greatest agony requires q ire
mendous effort. All that summer I had
terrible headaches, heart burn and a sti.
fling sensation that sometimes took away
my breath. Ny appetite 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 ] remained on duty ne<srthe-
less. You would be Surprised to know the
amount Of quinine took on some days it
was as much as sixteen grains"
"And was NJ. hickard badly of, tooF
~ should think he was. Why, time and
again we have picked him up and laid him,
on the mantel, here In the yestibule, he was
80 used up." 1913 lE I1iaH II .i'' 3" ?.
"Yes," exclaimed Mr.. Richard, 81 was
SO weak could not rise after lying down
without help, snd could only walk with the
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 bright and vigorous men before.
"oh, yes" said Mr.. Richard, eve have
not known what sickness was for more
than q year." q. ........sH..r. mr.. .....5.I
Have you some secret way OF overcom-
ing malaria and its attendant horrors?"
think we have most certain way"
replied Colonel Densmore, "but 1t is no
secret. You see, about two years ago my
wife began to grow blind, and 1 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 q certain treatment that had
done wonders for her, and to make long
story short, she did so aud was completely
cured. This induced me to try the same
means for my own restoration and as soon
as found 1t was doing me good l recon-
mended 1t 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 l am not q believer in medicines in
general, but do not hesitate to saw that
am satisfied / should have died of Bright's
disease Of the Kidneys before this had It
deed, use IL as Q household medicine and
give it to my children whenever they have
any ailments. '.ir '"i
"Yss," exclaimed Mr.. Pendel, 81 use it
In my family ~ The while and have found
IL the most efficient remedy we have ever
employed. know Of very many public
men who are using it to-day, snd they all
speak well Of IT," f.rs.l.. and .. ., b..
~ weigh $50 pounds to-day" said Mr..
Richard, "and whom my physicians told
me over year ago could not hope to re.
cover weighed 122 pounds. Under such
influences you can not wonder that con-
slider this the best medicine before the,
American people" -, ..r.. ......
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.
Wsre 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
unhssitatingly publish them for the good
VI all. H. 90 Tr 81 'rn-'r
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