Connecticut western news., 1884-03-05
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OurfCorrespondenrs Researches and n Re- inorkRble Occurrence He Describes.
 ST ALRANs Vt Inn ln 1881


 ST. ALBANs, Vt, Jan. 10, 1884.
 fAeSsrs. Editors: The upper portion of Yer rpont is one of the pleasantest regions in America during the summer and one of the bleakest during the winter. It affords ample opportunity 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:
 Mir. Joseph Jacques is connected with the Vermont Central railroad in the capacity of master mason. He is well advanced in years, with a ruddy complexion and hale appear ance, while his general bearing is such as to instantly impress one with his strict honor and 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 blinding. 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 able 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 nara live 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 im- mediately. He made most careful ex- animation and pronounced me in very seri- GUS condition. Notwithstanding his care, grew worse, and the swelling of my feet gradually extended upward in my body. The top of my head pained 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 hannels and irons felt as if a strong wind were blowing on them. Next my right leg became paralyzed. This gave me no pain, but 1t was exceedingly annoying. About this time be- gan to spit blood most freely. although my lungs were in perfect condition. and 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 a single Sunday that now recall. At last my agony seemed to culminate 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 not have hurt me worse. I would spring up in 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 obstructed them. fell back upon the bed and gasped in my agony, but felt unable even to breathe. It seemed like death.
 Several years ago Rev. Dr. J. E. Rankin, 70 eta a1 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 a preparation which had cured some of his intimate friends We determined to try this remedy, accord ingly sent for it, and, to make a long story short it completely restored my health, brought me back from the grave, and l owe all have in the way of health and strength to Warmers Safe Cure, better known as Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure l am positive that If had taken this medicine when felt the first symptoms above de- scribed, might have avoided all the agony I afterward endured, to say nothing of the narrow escape I had from death"
 In order that all possible facts bearing upon the sub ject might be known, called on Dr. Oscar F. Fassett who was for nineteen years United States examining surgeon, and who attended Mir. Jacques during his sickness He stated that MT. Jacques had a most pro- nounced case or AlDumlnurla or brlghts disease of the kidneys That an analysis showed the presence of albumen and casts in great abundance and that he was in a con dition where few if any ever recover. His recovery was due to Warmers Safe Cure.
 Mir. John w. Hobart, general manager of the Vermont Central railroad, stated that Mir. Jacques was one of the best and most faith ful 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.
 Mir James NJ. Foss, assistant superinten- dent and master mechanic of the Vermont Central railroad, is also able to confirm this.
 I do not claim to be great discoverer, but I do think have found in the above a most remarkable case, and knowing the unusual increase of Bright's disease feel that tie pub lie should have the benefit of it. It seems to me a 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. F. B.