Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-06-04
PRESIDENTIAL FAvVKlTD.
some Interesting Facts Concsrning th>
Men Who stand Closest TO the
SEiei Executive

Men Who stand ClO808x kh9
Cisiei Executive
Visitors who, from curiosity OF husiness,
have called at the White house, must
have been impressed by the c0urteous yet
systematic manner with which they were
received and escorted through the man
SION. The gentlemen whose duty 1t is to
receive all persons coming to the White
House are Colonel E. 8. Densmore, MIR.
John T. Rlckard and Mr.. L. +. Pendel,
and they have occupied their present posi-
tions through the various administrations
since and even during the war. MIR. Pen
del was President Llncoln's body-gusrd;
saw him 10 his carriage the fatal night on
which he visited Ford's theatre, and he
has now In his possession the blood-stained
coet which Mr.. Lincoln wore on that
memorable occasion. There is not public
man IN America TO day who does not know,
and who is not known by, these gentle
men, and the "reminiscences Of social and
public life which they can recount would
NIL congressional volume. During the
weary yet exciting years OF the war;
through the more peaceful times OF Grants
administration; while Hayes held the reins
OF government, and when Garfield was
shot, it was these men who stood IN the
Executive mansion, welcoming the advent
Of each new administration, bowling 81 It's
departure, and receiving both martyrs
through its portals.
During that long, hot, and never-to-be-
forgotten summer when President Garfield
lay between 'two worlds" the nation be-
- A1xy 1A 1al n
ence which hung about the White House
But all through thst period these three
men never deserted their posts fer eiugie
day. although each one was suffering IN
tensely. Iu conversation with the writer,
Colonel Densmore said:
at is impossible to describe the tortures
| have undergone To be compelled TO
smile and treat the thousands OF visitors
VIII come here daily with courtesy when
one Is IN the greatest agony requires tre-
mendous effort Ali that summer l had
terrible headaches. heart burn and sitting
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 go out of the house, but
l remaiaed on duty nevertheless You
would be surprised 10 know the amount OF
quInIne | TOOK; on some days 1t was ss
much as sixteen grams"
'And was Mr.. Rickard badly OIL, too!"
II should think he was Why, time
and again we have picked him up and laid
him on the mantel, here In the vc5ubule,
ne was SO used up"
Yes exclaimed Mr.. Richard, 81 was
30 weak l could not rise after lying down
without help. and could only walk with
he aid of two canes and then In Q s1eop-
ing position. Oh. We have been in pretty
bad condition here, all OF u.s."
"And yet you are all the embodiment OF
health" said the writer, as he looked at
three bright and vigorous men before him.
''Oh. yes" said Mr.. Rickard, 1--WE have
not known what sickness was for more
than year.
'.llave you some secret way OF overcom-
/ ing malaria and Its attendant horrorsf."
81 think we have a most certain way
replied Col. Densmore, ''but it Is no secret.
You see, about two years ago my wife be-
gan to grow bind. aud | was alarmed at
her condition. She finally became so she
could not tell whether q person were white
or black at distance of ten feet. One OF
her lady friends advised her TO try cer-
tain treatment that had done wonders for
: ber, and to make long story short, she
did SO and was completely cured. This
! induced me to Try the same means Tor my
own restoration and as soon as | fond 1t
was doing me good | recommended 1t TO
my associates and we have ell been cured
right here In the stronghold OF malaria and
kept in perfect health ever since BY means
of Warmers Safe Cure Now L am not
| believer in medicines in general, but l do
not hesitate TO say that l am satisfied /
should have died OF Bright's disease OF the
kidneys tefore this had it not been for this
wonderful remedy. Indeed, use it as q
I household medicine ard give II to my
children whenever they have any all
ments."
"Yes, exclaimed Mr.. Pendel, 81 use 1t
| in my family all the while and have found
it the most efficient remedy We have ever
employed. ! know OF very many public
men who are using 1t to-day and they all
speak well of it,"
Il weigh LOO pounds to-day" SAID Mr..
Rickard, ''ahd when my physicians told
me over yesr ago | could not hope to re
cover wtlghed l22 pounds Under such
Influences you cannot wonder that l con-
slider this the best medicine before the
American people"
! The above statements from these gen.
tlemen med I'd comments. They are vol
uniary and outspoken expressions from
sources which are the highest IN the land.
Were there the slightest question regard
Ing their authenticity they would not be
maio public, but as they furnish such val
usoIe truths for all who are suffering, We
uIhesits,ingly publish them for the good
IT all.