AN ARMY OFFICER IN DISTRESS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue IX, 31 August 1901, Page 422

AN ARMY OFFICER IN DISTRESS.

There are few residents of St. Peters (a suburb of Sydney) to whom Mrs Jane Booty, Sergeant in the Salvation Army, and her good work, are not known. Many years of Airs Booty’s life have been spent in commendable endeavour to alleviate the distress and suffering of those with whom her labours have brought her into touch. That Mrs Booty herself, who, in addition to ranking as Sergeant, is an Instructor in the girl’s class, was not proof against the distress which she did so much to alleviate for others, may’ be gatherd from the following:— “About fifteen years ago,” she told a reporter, “my’ nerves received a very’ severe shock, and about the same time my husband died. My health naturally suffered, and my sphere of usefulness in the Army was considerably curtailed. Neuralgic attacks came on suddenly and disappeared with as little notice, leaving me quite exhausted, and causing sometimes hysteria, and at others, fainting fits. The pains I suffered were so severe that my sight became dimmed, and every nerve seemed on the rack. Sometimes the pains seemed to run up my spine and grip me behind the ears, until my head felt as if it were being squashed flat. An attack of neuralgia would immediately follow upon my hands being placed in cold w-ater or my coming into contact with a draught. My’ heart was very much affected, too, and used to beat and flutter in an indescribable manner. Rheumatism in the knees also added to my troubles, and I always required assistance to rise from my knees. I was also very liable to constipation.”

“Was nothing taken which afforded any relief?” “I took every medicine I saw advertised, but without the desired effect, and I had also good medical attention. The doctors frankly told me that I had chronic neuralgia, and that they could not benefit me.” “Then what may be the cause of the wonderful change?” was asked.

“Tjjere is a wonderful change, is there not?” replied Mrs Booty. “I have become so plump and well that none of my clothes fit me now. But before this change was accomplished I must tell you I had almost despaired of recovery, when I chanced to read an account of some wonderful cures effected by Dr. Williams’ pink pills for pale people, and consequently decided to try two or three boxes I had been ill a long time, and only very slight benefit was noticeable when I had taken these. But I was encouraged to continue, and I am glad to say that from then on my health improved. The attacks gradually lessened both in violence and frequency, and now I do not suffer from neuralgia; I sleep soundly, my head is clear and untroubled with pain, and my colour has improved.” Sergeant Booty s case is worthy of special notice, owing to her official position, for a Salvation Army officer would not be likely to give publicity to anything but facts. Sergeant Booty, however, believes it her duty to let other sufferers know how they cnn be cured. Dr. Williams’ pink pills alleviate all ailments caused by blood Impoverishment and unstrung nerves, chest and lung troubles, etc. Sold by the Dr. Will'nms’ Medicine Co.. Old Custom House Street. Wellington, three shillings per box. nost free, and bv chemists and storekeepers—Rut minrl von n«V for Dr. Wlllinms’. Writ* us a description of your case and receive a free