The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-01-25
OUT OF THE DEPTH.
Our Correspondents Researches and
a Remarkable Occurrence
He Describes.

81. AipahS, W., Jan. 10, 1904
Messrs. Editors: The upper portion
of Vermont is one of the pleasantest
regions in America during the sum-
mer and one of the bleakest during
the winter. 1t affords ample oppor-
tunity for the tourist, providing he
chooses the proper season, but the
present time is not that season.
Still there are men and women here
who not only endure the climate, but
praise it unstintingly, and that, too,
in the face of physical hardships the
most intense. The writer heard of a
striking illustration of this few days
since which is given herewith:
Mr.. Joseph Jacques is connected
with the Vermont Central railroad in
capacity of master mason: He is
we'll advanced in years, with ruddy
complexion and hale appearance,
while his general bearing is such
as to instantly impress one with his
strict honor and integrity. Several
years ago he became afflicted with
the most distressing troubles, which
prevented the prosecution of his du-
ties. He was languid, and yet rest
less, while at times a dizziness would
come over him which seemed almost
binding. His will power was strong,
and he determined not to give way
to the mysterious influence which
seemed undermining his life. But
the pain and annoying symptoms
were stronger than his will, and he
kept growing gradually worse.
About that time he began to notice
a difficulty in drawing on his boots,
and it was by the greatest effort that
he was able force his feet into them.
In this manner several weeks
passed by, until finally one night,
while in great agony, he discovered
that his feet had, in a short while,
swollen to enormous proportions. The
balance of the narrative can best be
described in his words. He said.
"When my wife discovered the fact
that was so bloated, she sent for
the doctor Immediately. He
made most careful examination and
pronounced me in a very serious
condition. Notwithstanding his care,
l grew worse, and the swelling of my
feet gradually extended upward in
my body. The top of my head
panied me terribly, indeed, so badly
that at times it seemed almost as If it
would burst. My feet were painfully
cold, and even when surrounded with
hot fannels and irons felt as IL a strong
wind we're blowing on them. Next
my right leg became paralyzed.
This gave me no pain, but it was ex-
ceedingly annoying. About this time
/ began to spit blood most freely, al
though my lungs were in perfect
condition, and i knew il did not
come from them. My physicians
were careful and untiring in their at
tentions, but unab e to relieve my
sufferings. My neighbors and friends
thought l was dying and many called
to see me, fully twenty-five on a sim
gle Sunday that I now recall. At
last my agony seemed to eliminate
in the most intense, sharp pains I
have ever known or heard of. If red
hot knives sharpened to the highest
degree had been run through my body
they could not have hurt
me worse. I would spring up in bed,
sometimes as much as three feet, cry
out in my agony and long for death.
One night the misery was so intense
that l arose and attempted TO 60 into
the next room, bnt was unable to lift
my swollen feet above the little
threshold that obstructed them. l fell
back upon the bed and gas
ped in my agony, but felt unable
even to breathe. 1t seemed like
death.
"Several years ago Rev. Or. J.. E.
Rankin, now of Washington, was
stationed here as pastor of the Con-
gregational church. We all admired
and respected him, and my wife re-
membered seeing somewhere that he
had spoken in the highest terms of a
which had cured some of
his intimate friends. We determined
to try this remedy, accordingly We
sent for it, and, to make long story
short, it completely restored my
health, brought me back from the
grave, and owe oil have in the way
of health and strength to Warmers
Safe Cure, better known as Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. I am
positive that II had taken this med.
icine when felt the first symptoms
above described, might have avoid.
ed all the agony afterward endured,
to say nothing Of the narrow escape l
had from DEATH" i