The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-07-26
PRESIDENTIAL FAYORTTEs.
Some Interesting Facts Concerning the
1ken Who stand Closest to the
Chief Executive.

1MbSEOstlNE N0AaCSAhtA4H
1Ken Who. Stand Closest to the
Chief Executive.
Visitors who, from curiosity or business,
have called at tbs White House, must have
been impressed by the courteous yet sys-
tematfc manner with which they were re-
ceived and escorted through the mansion.
The gentlemen whose duty If is to receive
all persons coming to the White House are
Colonel e. s. Densmore, Mr.. John 7. Rick
ard ard Mr.. Il. N. Fcndel, and they have
occupied their present positions through
the various administrations since and even
during the war. Mr.. Pendel was President
Lncoinss body-guard; saw him to his ear
riage the fatal night on which be visited
Ford's theater, and be now has in bis pos
session the blood.statned coat which MT.
Lincoln wore on that memorable OCCASION.
There Ia not public man in America to-
day who does not know, and who IL not
known by, these gentlemen, and the remi-
niscences OF public and social life which
they can recount would Ill congression-
al volume. During the weary yet exciting
years OK the war; through the more peace
full times of Grants administration; while
Hayes held the refns Of government, and
when Garfeld was shot, it was these men
who stood in the Executive mansion, well
coming the advent of each new admins
tration, 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 worids,'' 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 was suffering in
tensely. In conversation with the writer,
Colonel Densmore said:
sit is impossible to describe the fortunes
.-l...~ IT, - l1<.<l
smile and treat the thousands Of visitors
who come here daily with courtesy when.
one Is In the greatest agony requires ire
mendous effort. ALI that summer had
terrible headaches, heart burn AMI a sti-
ding sensation that sometimes took away
my breath. My appetite was uncertain
and felt severe pains in the small of my
back. / was under the DOCTORS care with
strict Instructions not to 20 out Of the
house, but remained ON duty neverthe-
less. You would be surprised to know the
amount Of quinine took; on some days u
was ns much as sixteen grains"
"And was Mr.. Richard badly on, too Z,
/ should think be was. Why, time and
again we have picked him up and laid him
on the mantel, hcre in the vestibule, be was
so used up
so weak could not rise after lying. down
without help, and could only walk with the
aid of two canes, and then In stopping
position. Oh, we have been In pretty
bad condition here, all OF u.s."
And yet you are gil the embodiment Of
health, J" said the writer, as he looked at
the three bright and vigorous men before
aOh. yes.v said Mr.. Richard, 1--WE have
not known what sickness was for more
than a year."
"Havs you some secret way OF overcom-
ing malaria and Its attendant horrorsr
think we have q most certain way"
replied Colonel Densmore, but it Ia no
secret. You see, about two years ago my
wife began to grow blind, and / 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 O 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
rs found 1t was doing me good / recon-
msnded it to my associates and we have
all been cured right here in the stronghold
nj malaria and kept in perfect health ever
since by means OF Warmers Safe Cure.
Now am not q believer in medicines in
general, but do not hesitate to saw that
am satisfied should have died of Brighps
disease Of the kidneys before this had IL
not been for this wonderful remedy. In
deed, 1 use 1t as household medicine aud
give il to my children whenever they have
any aiIments.v
Yes,n exclaimed Mr.. Pandel, use it
In my family all the while and have found
1t 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.v
4 / weigh 100 pounds to-day" said Mr..
r ckard, "and when my physicians told
me over year ago / could not hope TO re-
cover weighed liz pounds. Under such
influences you can not won Ter that l con-
slider this the be madeleine before the
American psoplg"
mfhe abov statements from these gentle
men need no comments. They are volume
tEry and outspoken expressions from
sources which are the highest in the land.
We're 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.