Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1896 — SUFFERED FOR HIS COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

SUFFERED FOR HIS COUNTRY.

THE SAD PLIGHT OF A VETERAN CRIPPLED HAND AND FOOT. ■Chas. A. Rosars Stricken with Locomotor Ataxia— Night and Day for Year*— How a New Light Came Infb His Life. JVotn the Chronicle, Chicago, 11L Charles A. Rogers, a veteran of, the war of the rebellion, and a prominent Wert Side citizen, was born in Brooklyn, N. x„ fifty-four years ago, and when a boy of scarcely fourteen came to Chicago, since which time this city has been his permanent home. At the termination of the civil war Mr. Rogers, haring received his discharge in July,' 1865, found hie health so broken by hard service, insufficient food, exposure and malaria in the desolate swamp lands of Louisiana find Mississippi, that he was almost wholly unfitted-for a satisfactory performance of the exacting duties of his occupation, notwithstanding his great force of will. Indeed, the first winder after his return from the field was an extremely severe and trying one for him. He suffered from chronic diarrhoea, malaria fever and sharp, shooting pains in the back and lower limbs. These pains, at that time, he attributed to rheumatism, but the disease st >n proved to be locomotor ataxia (a congestion of the white matter of the spinal cord). In spit&'bf' continued treatment by some of Chicago’s leading and most skillful physicians, the malady increased rather than abated, until by rapid stages he came to use first a cane, then crutches and finally an invalid’s wheel chair, which to this day is his only means o’s locomotion, as he has riot been able to walk since 1878. Despite this terrible affliction, which would unnerve almost any man, he preserves a cheerful disposition, bearing his sufferings with a resignation amounting to heroism. For years, at every change in the weather, or exposure to the slightest draft, excruciating, sharp, darting pains that cannot be described would occur, lasting of ten from ten to fifteen days at a time without a moments cessation. The agony he suffered at these times whs almost unendurable. No sleep could come to his relief, day or night, and his <rase was a most desperate and deplorable one. So the years went on until tho-wintcr of 1892, when he was attacked with la grippe, which was so prevalent at that time. This complaint, added to his other malady, well nigh crazed him. He could neither eat nor sleep, and the best of medical talent that friends could suggest or money procure seemed powerless to help him. but on the contrary appeared to aggravate his disease. At this unfortunate juncture a new light came into his life. Mrs. Rogers, his estimable wife, having read in the Inter Ocean of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, urged that he should try them. He confessed, however, to having little or no faith in any so-called patent medicine, but her solicitations finally prevailed and he commenced using them by taking one at a dose. In three or four days he began to crave food, which he had not done for many years before. He increased the size of the doses to two pills at a time, and in less than two weeks wanted, as he ex- - presses it. three square meals a day. Gradually but perceptibly his general health improved, his bowels became regular and the horrible pains with which he had been afflicted, began slowly but surely to diminish in their intensity, until now they have greatly subsided and he feels like another man. While it is true that Mr. Rogers is far from being well and robust, yet his general health is so much improved that he is greatly encouraged and daily returns thanks to a kind Providence for the remedy so fortunately furnished him. Mr. Rogers resides at 991 Jackson boulevard, on the corner of Western avenue, in dnc-_of the pleasantest spots on the West Side, As for Mrs. Rogers herself, who was the first to suggest the use of the Pink Pills, and other members of the household, who are thoroughly familiar with all the details of t'he case, they cannot but marvel at the efficacy of the remedy ami'do net understand why such an apparently simple medicine should produce such wonderful results, exceeding by far their most sanguine expectations. Having read the foregoing, I hereby certify that the facte in my case are as stated therein. (Signed) CHAS. A. ROGERS. Sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty-ninth day of October, 1895. A. F. PORTMAN, Notary Public; s Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills contain, in a condensed form, all the elements' necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore scattered nerves. They are an unfailing specific for suph diseases as locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St. Vitus’ dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous headache, the after effect of la grippe, palpitation of the heart, etc. Pink Pills are sold by alldealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt of price, 50 cents a box, or six boxes for $2.50. by addressing Dr. Williams' Med. Co., Schenectady, N. Y.