The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-22
OUT OF THE DEPTHS
Our Correspondents Researches and Re.
markable Occurrence He Describes.
ST. ALpANs, Vt. Jan 10 1884,

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markable Occurrence He Describes.
ST. ALBANs, VT, Jan. 10, 1884.
Messrs. Editors: The upper portion of Yer
mont Is one Of the pleasantest regions in
America during the summer and one Of the
bleakest during the winter. 1t affords ample
opportunity for the tourist, providing he
chooses tho proper season, but the present
time is not that season. Stil there are men
and women hero 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 the capacity OF
master mason. He is well advanced in years,
with a rudy complexion and hale appear
ance, while his general bearing is such as to
instantly impress ono with his strict honor
end integrity. Several years ago he became
afflicted with most distressing troubles,
which prevented the prosecution OF his du-
ties. He was languid, and yet restless, while
at times 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 be began to notice a
difficulty in drawing on his boots, and it was
by the greatest effort that he was abe to
force his feet into them. In this manner sew
eral weeks passed by, until finally one night,
while in great agony, he discovered that his
feet had, in short while, swollen to enor-
nous proportions. The balance Of the narra-
tive can best be described in his own words.
He said;
"When my wife discovered the fact that
was so bloated, she sent for the doctor i'm
mediately. He made a most careful ex-
animation and pronounced me in very seri-
Gus condition. Notwithstanding his care,
gradually extended upward in my body. The
top Of my head panied me terribly; indeed, so
badly that at times it seemed almost as il it
would burst My feet were painfully cold,
and even when surrounded with hot flannels
and irons felt as if a strong wind were blowing
on them. Next my right leg became
paralyzed. This gave me no pain, but it was
gan to spit blood most freely, although my
lungs were in perfect condition, and l knew
it did not come from them. My physicians
were careful and untiring in their attentions,
but unable to relieve my sufferings. My
neighbors and friends thought I was dy-
ing and many called to see me, fully twenty
FIVE on single Sunday that now recall. At
last my agony seemed to eliminate in the
most intense, sharp pains have ever known
or heard Of If red hot knives sharpened to
the highest degree had been run through my
body constantly they could non have hurt
me worse. | would spring up III bed, some
times 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 at
tempted to go into the next room, but was
unable to lift my swollen feet above the little
threshold that DISTRACTED them. fell back
upon the bed and gasped in my agony, but
felt unable even to breathe 1t seemed like
death.
"Several years ago Rev. DR.. J. E. Rankin,
now of Washington, was stationed here as
pastor of the Congregational church. We
all admired and respected him, and my wife
remembered seeing somewhere that he had
spoken in the highest terms of preparation
which had cured some of his intimate friends.
We determined to try this remedy, Accord
ingly sent for it, and, to make long story
short, it completely restored my health,
brought me back from the grave and owe
all have in the way of health and strength
to Warmers Safe Cure, better known as
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
am positive that il had taken this medicine
when l felt the first symptoms above de-
scribed, might have avoided all the agony
l afterward endured, to say nothing of the
narrow escape had from death"
In order that all possible facts bearing upon
the subject might be known, l called on DR..
Oscar +. Fassett who was for nineteen years
United States examining surgeon, and who
attended Mr.. Jacques during his sickness.
He stated that Mr.. Jacques had most pro-
nounced case of Albuminuria or Bright's
disea Of the kidneys. That an ana ysis
showed the presence Of albumen and casts in
great abundance and that he was in con-
dition where few if any ever recover. His
recovery was due to Warmers Safe Cure.
Mr.. John w. Hobart, general manager of
the Vermont Central railroad, stated that Mr.
Jacques was one of the best and most faith
full of his employees, that his sickness had been
an exceedingly severe one and the company
were not only glad to again have his services,
but grateful to the remedy that had cured SO
valuable man.
Mr.. James NJ. Foss, assistant superinten-
lent and master mechanic of the Vermont
Central railroad, is also able to coafirm this.
do not claim to be a great discoverer, but
l do think have found in the above most
remarkable case, and knowing the unusual
increase of Bright's disease feel that the pub
lie should have the benefit Of it. 1t seems to
me remedy that can accomplish so much in
the last stages ought to do even more for the
first approach of this deceptive yet terrible
trouble. +. b.