The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-07
OFT OF THE DEPTHS.
Our Correspondents Researches md n Re-
Variable Occurrence lie Describes.
ST. ALBANs, Vt, Jan. 10, 1884.

Variable Occurrence lie DcscrlDcss
ST. ALBANs, Vt, Jan. 10, 1884.
McSSrS Editors: The upper portion of YER
mont Is one of the plea santest regions in
America during the summer and one Of the
bleakest during the winter. 1t affords ample
opportunity for the tourist, providing he
chooses the proper season, but the present
time is not that season. Still there are men
md women here who not only endure the
climate, but praise it unstntingly, 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 il the capacity Of
master mason. He is well advanced in years,
with ruddy complexion aud hale appear
nnce. while his general bearing is such 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 n dizziness would come over him
which seemed almost binding. His will
power wa, 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 h. 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 n 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 1
was so bloated, she sent for the doctor inn
mediately. He made most careful ex-
animation and pronounced me in a 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 panied me terribly; indeed,so
badly that at times it seemed almost as if il
would burst My feet were painfully cold,
and even when surrounded with hot fannels
and irons felt as if q strong wind were blowing
on them. Next my right leg became
paralyzed. This gave me no pain, but it 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 ard untring i'll their attentions,
but unable to relieve my suferings. My
neighbors and friends thought | 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 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 not have hurt
me worse. would spring up III Deu, SOME
times as much as three feet, cry out in my
agony and long for death. One night the
misery was so intense that | 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 RENE ly, acc )rd
ingy sent for 1t, 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 If | had taken this medicine
when | felt the first symptoms above de-
scribed, might have avoided all the agony
! afterward endured, to say nothing of the
narrow escape had from death"
In order that all possible facts bearing upon
the sub ect might be known, l called on DR..
Oscar f. 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 Brights
ulSea'e OF Une kidneys. lnau an ana ySlS
showed the presence of albumen and casts in
great abundance and that he was in "a con-
dition where few il any ever recover. His
recovery was due to Warmers Safe Cure.
Mr.. John w. Hobart, general manager of
the Vermont Central abroad, stated that Mr.
Jacques was one of the best and most faith
full of his employees, that his sickness had cen
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-
a-nt and master mechanic of the Vermont
Central railroad is also able to coafirm this
l do not claim to be great discoverer, bat
| do think | have found in the above a most
remarkable case, AMI knowing the unusual
increase of Brights disease feel that the pub
lie should have the benefit of it. 1t seems to
the remedy that can accomplish so much in
the last stages ought to do even more for the
irst approach of this deceptive yet terrible
trouble. +. Is.
San ANTONIO, Texas, is being flooded with
Me xican nckels.
Advice TO Cor impIiyes.
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