uHEnvaN .l N G G A ZE 'r TE _ AoTolal Disability claim. ' ' 5-? : ’5' :1. on: Aliens ‘tznoulns mu m AMAHWSD WASAFTERWA'RD GUR‘ED. g The Sensational Discovery uja onadal. newspaper Which Has The Monitor, a newspaper published at Mcaford, Ont., Canada, first discovered this case two years ago, and published it at length, which now seems, oivir'lg to the cure of it, to be a miracle. The facts were so remarkable that many people doubted the truth of them. They said : “ It is too remarkable; it cannot possibly be true; the paper is mistaken, and the man, .although he may think himself. cured, will soon relapse into his former con- dition,” etc., etc. The accuracy of its re- port called in question, the [Monitor deter- mined to find' out definitely whether the facts were as stated and whether the man would really staycured. They accordingly kept a close watch on the case for two years after the first article appeared, and have just Eisenbompletely Verifihd. . ised to take Dr iWilliams’ Pink Pills He took them and there. for Pale People. was a slivht change. The first thing noted was a ten ency to sweat freely. This showed. there was some life left in his helpless body. Next came a little feeling in his limbs. This extended, followed by pricking sensa- tions, until at last the blood began to course freely, naturally and vigorously through his body, and the helplessness gave way to re- turning strength, the ability to walk re- turned and he was restored to his old time health. ' The above is the substance of the first. article published by the Monitor. Now fol-, low some clippings, taken from the same paper two years afterward, and there is not the slightest shadow-ot‘a doubt, in viewof me until 'I began the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. To this wonderful medicineI owe my release from the living death. I have since recommended these pills to many of my friends, and the verdict is always in their favor. I shall always bless the day I was induced to take them.” Such is the history of one of the most re- markable cases of modern times. Can any one say, in the face of such testimony, that Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills are not entitled to the careful consideration of any suffering . man, woman or child? Is not the case in truth a miracle of modern medicine ? ,_ To make the evidence complete we publish below a fac simile cut of the check received by Mr. Petch from the Canadian Mutual Life Association, being the amount due him now publishedranothcr article about it in u idea/rm 2;. ‘ 73w ~5- llfil' ' i $393k \v'; me" u" n\\\§'»&¥3\ \ which the original reports are completely veri- d, the cure is permanent, and they publish a fag simtle of the check given by the Canadian illutual Life Association for $1650.00 amount of total disability claim paid by them to Mr. Petch. The first account stated that the patient (see address below) had been a paralytic for five years, that there was such a total lack of feeling in his limbs and body, that a pin run full length could not be felt; that he could not walk or help himself at all; for two years he was not dressed; furthermore that he was bloated, was for that reason almost. unrecognizable, and could not get his clothes on. The paralysis was so complete as to affect the face and prevented him from openin his mouth sufliciently wide to take solid ood. this testimony, that Mr. Pctch’s cure is per- manent. Here follows the account: On being again questioned, Mr. Petch said : “ You see those hands—the skin is new natural and elastic. Once they were hard and without sensation. You could pierce them with a pill and I would not feel it, and what is true of my hands is true of the rest of my body. Perhaps you have observed that I have now even ceased to use a cane, and can get about my business perfectly well. You may say there. [is absolutely no doubt as to my cure bm’nqperman-ent. In- deed I am in even better health than when 1 gave you the first interview.” “Do you still attribute your cure to the use of Dr. lVllliams’ Pink Pills?” asked the Monitor. The doctors called the disease spinalsclero- sis, and all said he could not live. For three years, he lingered in this con- “Unquestionably I do,” was the reply. ” Doctors had failed, as had also the numer- ous remedies recommended by my friends. 'dition. ‘ Then by some friends he was ad- . Nothing I took had the slightest effect upon for total disability. It is unnecessary to add that this life insurance association did not pay this large amountof money to Mr. Petch, except after the most careful exami- nation of his condition by their medical ex- perts: They must have regarded him as forever incurable. Mr. Petch’s address is as follows: Reuben, Petch, Griersville, Ont., Canada. A United States Officer. Some Incidents of H1- Llfe and Hard- ships In the Late War. From the Gazette, Medway, Mass. The thriving town of Medway, Mass, has no more reputable citizen than Capt. John P. L. Grant, the carpenter and builder. For ymonths he was a sufferer from wrecked di- tious labor and arduous eXposure as an ofli- cer 1." the late war, and later as a U.S. mail carrier. . A representative of this paper called on Capt. Grant for his story. He met the news- paper man eheerily, and in his own honest, simple language, said : “ I was born in South Berwick, Me., Dec. 30, 1834, and when two years 'old, moved with my parents to Old York, Me. When 16 years. old. I was apprenticed to a promi- nent builder, Samuel Colcord, of Exeter, N. H., to learn the carpenter’s trade with the added privilege of attending Phillips Acad- emy, then as now a famous seat of learnin . [graduated from there and went to Portlan ,, Me., where I served two years with Hon. Wm. G. Kimball, a noted builder of the time. ' “I worked in N'ewburyport two years and then established myselt‘in business in West Anlesbury. During this period I was mar~ tied at Charlestown. In 1862 I removed to York, where I enlisted in the U. S. service I served nearly three years, participated in forty-three battles, some of them the hottest fights of the war, was twice wounded and for atime disabled, and at last was discharged at Augusta, Me., in 1865. “I secured and kept the contract for car- rying the mails between York and Ports- mouth N. H., for twelve years. I removed to Medway in March, 1887, where I have since resided, ill business as a carpenter and builder. I have raised a family of ten children and have now a family of six resid- ing with me. ' _ “About three years ago I was.suddenly attacked with dizzy spells, protracted in duration and more frequent as the weeks went by. With these attacks came incessant vomiting and spasms of coma so that in- stantly I.would tall wherever I might be and remain so for some time. “Soon I was forced to keep in bed, my digestlon was wrecked, my business was gomg to pieces and everything looked very ark. Of course I tried all kinds of reme- dies that were recommended but to no avail, and I also went to a Medical Institute in Boston, but all my expenditure was fruitless. “Finally I secured a box of Dr.Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People, and received so great relief from them that my family and‘ myself could see the direct benefits. “I kept on with their use and steadily grew better. The dizzy attacks lessened and at last left me, the vomiting has entirely ceased and my general health has not yet stopped its improvement. My digestion is now good and to no other agency than to Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People can my cure be ascribed. ' “I had since the war been troubled greatly with chronic rheumatism but this was relieved by taking these pills. It is one of the greatest remedies ever used by any- body and every member of my family has the same high opinion ofit thatl do. I have nothing but earnest, grateful praise for what it has done for me.” (Signed) JOHN P. L. GRANT. Capt. Grant will be glad to answer any letters addressed him about his case. His address is P: 0. box 142 Medway, Mass. ”— . The Kind That Cures. A Remedy With More to Its Credit Than Any Other. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People contain, 'in a condensed form, all the ele- ments necessary to give new life and rich- ness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are also a specific for troubles peculiar to females such as suppressions, irregularities and all forms of weakness. They build up the blood and restore the glow of health to pale and sallow cheelzs. In men they effect a radical cure in all cases arising from mental worry, overwork or excesses of whatever nature. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will he sent postpaid on receipt of price, 50 cents a box or six boxes for 82.50 (they are never sold in bulk, or by the 100), by addressing Dr. Williams’ Medicine 00., Box V, Schenectady, N. Y. 3% The Wonderful Success of Dr. Williams’Pink Pills for Pale People has Caused many attempts at Imitation. and Substitution. ifiiiii’liaiii’ililgiiis'iiiigrhi‘liiiid‘iilfxiib‘if *Kfifififigfifififififififififlflfifi§**33.j . - i I i. f. _ fl : I . - Build up ................I. FOR PALE PEOPLE BRING HEALTH to the norm Fifthc Blood ADMITTED TO BE THE FINEST TONIC .. l} J v'. When You ' Ask for these Pills be Sure You Get Just What You Ask For. 7- IFLL —op the full name; ; a: 1 '. . ,_ .0 . 3 v: . ' ' .‘ :U... .3 I . , - r q * Strengthen 2 _ IN THE WORLD l the Ncrvcs Disorders of the Blood and Nerves cause half the woes of mankind. Pale, bIOOdlcss, tired, snot-t voted, sleepless, unable to digest their food, breath- less and with a. palpitating heart after slight excr- tion, are those so afflicted.- Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale Pcoplc‘wtll'make them strong, encr- gctic, hungry," Ch‘CfiSIr-334._WELL WIILLA MS'- I N K Be Sure you get the genuine. Substitutes never cured any one. 'No druggiSt has something else “Just as good,” or “The same thing in another form,” or “The same except in name.” - If a. dealer says so he is a fraud. Be "sure the package bears inkPiIIé for—PalePeOll In case of doubt send to DR. WILLIAMS’ ,MEDICINE CO., Box V, Schenectady,‘ N. -Y., and the pills: will be sent post paid On receipt of price, ' 50c.'a box, or six boxes for» $2.50. Send for descrip- tivcpamphlet giving hone‘stadvicc, free. 1., , l >. =1 The Genuine Package is this Size and Shape and the Wrapper is Printed in Red Ink. \ v". O llAhN‘I‘NGIWKR’SHTP milk on 'soAno WHICH THESAILOR MEN HAVE TO PERFORM. ' Discipline Taught First, Then How ‘to Prepare for Action—Battle Tactics Obo served—Sword and Bayonet Practice—- I Sldctrucklug I Torpedo. It Is the practice of the navy to have I certain. number of ships gather once l YO”, at some suitable place, for ma- neuvering put-poses.- The mainobject if this gathering II to furnish as many fine officers as possible with the expel“ bnce of handling ships in tactical novemen-ts in order that they may lorm some conception of the conditions lkely to arise in fieet engagements; ind also to perfect the drill of the men. it will be interesting to describe, briefly, the life of the men on board l man-of-war during these maneuvers; 101', during this period, jacktar is a. very busy man. 'At 4 o’clock in the morning the bugle Iounds and the ship’s company turns wt of the hammocks in which the men lleep. First the decks are slulced with water and scrubbed. The hammocks ire stowed away at 6 o'clock; and a. few minutes later the men who are acting I3 cooks for the day are piped off to get breakfast. At 6:30 the signal is given for breakfast. Thirty-five min- utes are allowed for this meal,‘ and unoking, then the “out pipes" sounds. Phe watch at once falls in, clears the mess deck and polishes all .the bright natal work. ' At. 8 o’clock the men clean the guns for half an hour, then they have what in nautical parlance is called a. “stand easy” or rest for twen- ty-five minutes. "At the end of this time the upper lock is cleared and the crew mustered for prayers. At the close of the re— ligious services there comes another short "stand easy." after which the drill for the forenoon begins. This takes place at about 11 o'clock, and us- ually consists of one of the following avolutlons: “Man and arm the ship," . “man overboard," “close water-tight .loors‘and out collision mat,” “general quarters,” “fire quarters," “clear for lotion,” “prepare for battle,” and when :11 harbors, “out. torpedo note.” There ire many other evolutions, which form 1 part of the drill on board a. man-of- war; but a. brief description ofthese will answer the purposes of this article. “Man overboard!” When this signal is given the men never know Whether game comrade is struggling for life in ' the water, or whether it is simply “a. Trill; hence, all use their utmost quick. ness in obeying the order. The Instant the shout is heard, a sentry who is 3.1; ways stationed with a. loaded. gun at The poop near the two safety life buoys, pulls the knob and lets them fall into the water and fires his rifle; - ,The'groat “up is stopped an‘d‘th‘c engines started - intern, a. cutter is manned and lowered, hm!" the drowning sailor or life buoy 13 9.191594 an- . r: . ,. . ' , ‘7’ the night. " ”(Close 'the water-tight. doors and out collision mat" is one of the most com-V men of the exercises. The modern many compartments, which communi- cated with each other by means of heavy doors, so made that when shut they are water-tight. 3 On'some‘of the ships there are~~ over four‘ci.r=hun- dred of these doors. Ordinarily, many of these g *doors are €3}*él:ept closed, but others must be i‘kept open if the ship“ is worked I‘wlth :omfort and ease. ‘ These 6 hover that, except during a dangerfganeuver or when preparing for battld. It takes from two ‘to five minutes to close the doors; and, while this In being done the great collision mat of hemp and canvas is got down and made res to be placed over thé breach in t e ship, and the boats are prepared for hoisting out. ’ At the command "general quarters” all the ship’s guns are manned and cast loose. It has been foufiil necessary to secure the larger guns on board a bat- tle-ship, for if they were allowed to roll about they would smash the vessel. The securing chains and bolts must be removed and the hydraulic pressure, used in loading and turnld'g the gear, turned on by the ship's crew, before they can be fired. In the meantime ammunition is served to the guns from below. All incumbrances are moved from the deck; and at “clear for ac- tion,” all obstructions in the way of the guns 'are cleared away. . “Prepare for battle!" At this order all the boats are filled with water. to prevent their catching fire; woodwork 'whlch might cause splinters is thrown overboard or sent below; the conning tower, where the officers ,watch and direct the battle, is further protected by laying the hammocks around “:2 mantles of spare rope are placed bo- lect the gun crews; the water-tight doors are closed, and all aboard the ship is made ready for instant battle. “Out torpedo nets!” ls only given when the ship is lyln'g in harbor. At the order the nets of steel wire are brought out, placed on ,deck, laced together and fastened to the ,great booms pivoted to the side of the ‘ahip. The‘ booms are forced out until they stand horizontally from the ship's side. with the nets held‘at a. distance of twenty feet. A smart crew will ac- complish all this in about twenty min- utes. After the evolution for the morning is over the men clear up decks, and at noon have dinner. At 1:10 the “out cleaning the guns 'and sweeping the decks, which are kept as clean as a -- New England wife’s kitchen floor. At 1:30 drills; 2:00, a. short “stand easy;" then work; 3:00, a second evolution, supper. At 7315 the hammocks are slung in the lower deck; and the day's work for the: man-of-war's man is over. provldlng- be To not .on the watch for ._ -—.w——..r...a.-_ ... _........r warship is sub-divided into a great , This command pipes” ‘sounds, and they go to work - and at 4:00 the-crew ls mustered for. ‘ liberty. . m‘euts PAUL REVERE’S RIDE. AN ECHO OF THE pAvs OF‘ FREE- _DOM’S STRUGGLE. a... When Trouble Began Between the 0010- nle's and the Mother Country Bo Bo- came the Trusted Messengcr'of the Pa. trlots and Traveled Thousands of Miles. With the nation coming for what may be another memorable conflict, the days of that first call to duty, in April, 1775, when was fired the shot “heard around the world," come to the memory of Americans. 0f the many stirring deeds done during the “times that tried men’s souls” the midnight ride of Paul Revere was the ”most important and brilliant single ex- ploit. When trouble began between. the colonies and the mother-country'Paul Revere became the truSted messenger of the patriots and traveled thousands of miles on his faithful horse, carrying messages between various “Commit: tees of Safety.” Hancock, Adams, Dr. Warren and other patriots, whose names are dear to every American, were his friends, and frequently em- ployed him to carry messages of the greatest importance to the cause of. In a letter to Dr. Belknap, dated Boston, January 1, 1798, Paul Re- vere himself modestly tells the story of his patriotic services. He writes: “In the year 1773, I was employed by the selectmen of the town of Boston to carry the account of the Destruction of the Tea to New York; and after- wards ln 1774, to carry their dispatches to New York and Philadelphia for call; ing a Congress; and afterward to Con- gress several times. In the fall of 1774, and winter of 1775, I was one of upwards of thirty, chiefly mechanics, who formed ourselves into a. commit- tee for the purpose of watching the movements of the British soldiers, and gaining intelligence of the movements of the Tories. We held our meetings at the Green Dragon tavern. We were so careful that our meetings should be kept secret that every time we met each one swore upon the Bible that he would not. discover any of our transac- tions but to Messrs. Hancock, Adams, Doctors Warren and Church and one or two more.” - ‘ This was before his famous midnight ride. On April 18, 1775, a movement among the British troops stationed at Boston was noticed. It was thought they intended to start for Concord and Lexington that night. If the British marched’ the people must 'be warned. It was also important to know whether the British were to go by water or by land. Paul Revere offered his ser- vices. It was agreed to show two lan- terns in the Christ Church steeple, if the British. went by water, and one, if by land, as a. signal. Captain John (Pullingua friend of Revere, was to ' make the signals. all completed Paul Revere yes These arrange- it turned to his home to prepare for the memorable ride. ' He took his boots and surtout, and went to one of the wharves where he the Charles river by two of his friends. Here, with eyes fixed in the direction of the church tower, he awaited the signals. 'The dark waters of Charles rived flowed between him and Boston. It was getting late. One by one he saw the lights of the city go out. The silence of the night was all around him. The signals! How. his stout heart throbbed at the thought of what they meant to hlsicountry. Would they never appear? Suddenly, a few minutes befbre 11 O’clock there was a glimmer of light in the tall church tower. Then, clear-and bright, shin- lng across the dark: river, Paul Revere saw the signal lights. There were two. The British were going by water. No need to wait longer, He had a na- tion to arouse. He sprang to the back of his horse, dug the rowels Into the animal’s sides and, like the wind, was away. “The Regulars are coming!” he shouted, as be dashed by the lone- ly farm houses. “The Regulars are coming! The Regularsvare coming! Turn out! Turn- out! The Regulars are coming!” No need to stop to ex- plain. All knew what that terrible warning cry meant. There was no more sleep for the people that night. It was near midnight when Paul Re- vere galloped into Lexington. He rode at once to the house of Rev. Mr. Clark, where Hancock was staying. The guard stationed around the build- ing at first would not‘admlt him, and cautioned‘him not. to make any noise. “Noise!” exclaimed Revere. You will have noise enough before long. The Regulars are coming Out!" Hancock heard his voice and called out: “Come in, Revere! We are not infraid of you!" and in he went. His famous ride was over. He had aroused the nation. He had ridden better than he knew. ' But the work of Paul Revere was not done; nor was this last perilous ride for the good of lib- erty. His services won for him the t1- tle of “The Messenger of the Revolu- tion." He was a gallant soldier, and served faithfully throughout the long war, winning the rank of lieutenant colonel. . At the close of the war, in 1783, he opened a foundry at the north end of 'Boston, where be cast church bells. brass cannons and iron ware. He al- so continued his work as an engraver. [n 1801, he and his son established a large foundry at Canton, where they did an extensive business, rolling cop- oer plates and making copper bolts and spikes, and casting bells and cannons. The bells and spikes used in the fam- ous"‘Constitution" were made by Paul Revere. It is pleasant to learn_ that Paul Reverewas successful in busmess, reared a large family and ., died es- teemed by all who knew him. He was on l‘vlayllo. 1818; and was buried in 'Granary‘ Burying ...Grounds, Boston. whale 3 small monument marks his grave. _ . ' . /, ,_, r .‘ ,_.._*-..:.v..::&.-‘ kept' his boat, and was rowed across» "Noise! ' eighty-four years o1d when death came STRICKEN BY HEAT. ' LATE DETAILS OF THE'HOT WAVE lb ' AUSTRALIA. Frlghtful Sights Amid, the Sun‘ercrs o! Sydney—At the Melbourne Observatory 109.5 Degrees Were Registered Under Severe Shade. A weird story of arldity, where all; is usually parched and dry, where men , drop dead with thirst.- and fishes perish in the shallow lakes in the city park: and birds fall stricken from the skies. comes from far off Australia.- It is an annual event at the Anti- podes, where the 24th of Decembel corresponds with our longest day in midsummer. Christmas in Australia is the season of intense heat. . But this year the terrific hot wave was a little later than usual, though when it came it transformed the greatel part of the continent into a hot oven and baked men’s skin like bread. For the term of two Weeks succeed- ing December 30th, the pavements in cities, like Sydney. Melbourne and Vic- toria. were burning people’s Horses were struck dead under the sun’s rays as with a shock of electric ity; and on the cattle and shee) ranges hundreds of thousands of ani-' mals perished in consequence of fill springs and creeks running dry. Al the Melbourne Observatory, 107.3 de ‘grees were. registered under severe shade; a record which was increased two days later to 109.5 degrees under the same conditions. At a. gazabo of a town, called Omeo, perched in the winds of that sweltering land, the rec ord was 105 degrees, while at a certai: part of the wen settled colony of Vic toria the shade was no less than 11¢ degrees. Nor was this unprecedented At a place called Crokl, in 1896, thc temperature was 121 degrees and at Perth it was 117 degrees. ‘ A writer in descantlng on ' this drought says, “The earth seemed to faint under the white, blinding skies. The harvests shrivelled. The 01" chards with all their leafy promist were smitten as with the blast of a fur- nace; the grass turned to dust oven the wide plains; a lurid haze covered .the country and the sun was like an adobe of blood." stems of .the vines -on which .they grew: and‘all human activity was sus- pended in the public offices and on government contracts for four hour: each day. The heat was so thorough- ly oppressive that‘ men'could do little more than lie ‘down or immerse "them- selves in cool waters during‘the‘day. During a single flay~'the 410,000‘inhabi- tants of Sydney'consum'ed 19,500,00l' gallons of 'ivater or almost fifty gal- lons per head, the average consump- tion for New York in a." day of corre' . spending summer heat being eighteen. gallons pct caplta with our thouSandr of factories in .full blast.» . During this, ..pertod‘-.p:hlo§: ,Vl‘asn . .v '.-o‘u-‘w~vf3fl“‘ ' feet... It is stated that grapes were actually cook‘ed upon the ‘ without intermission for two weeks on more, bathing is most necessary in order to avoid sunstroke. The street! of Sydney are kept washed down with water each day in a constant effort to . lower the blistering temperature. This, however. does not satisfy the in. habitants, and the city authorities have to shut OR the water supply for severa.’ hours each day in order to prevent waste, the people being thus put upon short commons in the public interest much as a ships’ ofllcers stint the sup- ply of provisions in a shipwreck. The mortality in Sydney especially among babies is unprecedentedly high during this annual visitation of sunstrokc which cuts off the very old and young and neither spares man or beast or 1in ing thing. -...-—.-. rimlnat‘rl': . Last year 'the heat, while greatest in New South Wales was also general throughout Australia; but the capric- iousness of the climate was so variable this year that while horses were smit- ten and mad dogs foamed in the streets of Sydney or cattle fell dead in the neighboring pastures, there was a (16" luge of rain in Brisbane; and the sew- ers and waterworks burst with the pressure of rainfall. In other words, while five of the six colonies of the Queen were being roasted, and when .men could only venture into the harvest fields by moonlight to save the rem- nant of the blighted crops the sixth colony was inundated with water to such an extent of humidity that most of the farm crops were levelled down and rotted in the floods. There was constant high winds all over the Island continent In this sense, however, that while a tornado of wind and rain were pelting themselves over Queensland withthe fury characteris- tic of warm southern countries—de- stroying crops and demolishing sheep farms en route—there was a very dif- ferent sort of a storm in Victoria and New South Wales. An unusual feat- ure of the hot wave that prevailed in these latter provinces was'thata high wind resembling a. blast from the fiery hosts of Hades blew over the country, reaching a velocity of fifty or seventy- five miles an hour. 'It was a wind that caught the fumes and glow of the parched plains and of the burning, sands over which it swept being here and there fanned into a more furious degree of insufferable and oppressive dryness, by the frequent brush-fires that. were spontaneously generated In its track by the friction which the wind produced. Most of these brush fires were the direct result of the wind and heat. Once started they rushed through the half—scorched prairies. as would a fire through dry tow, gathep ing up dust from the baked and blazing fields and darkening the skies fur hundreds of mllesw‘itb blinding clbudl ,of smoke, and Which'after enveloping the country were'stlll traceable in the atmosphereiat a distance ofsolne two hundred miles on sea. ‘ . 'Mexlco has had’fifty-five laesidenu.
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