Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-12-23
The Boston Wonder.


BY J. II. +. WALKER, NJ. d.
| In the course of his remarks the
preacher mentioned the work which a
young man in Boston, by the name of
Cullis was doing, and recommended his ex-
ample to the young men before him. "He
was poor, young physician" said the
Evangelist, but in less than six years he
has produced Wonder in Boston, fully
equal in importance and beneficial results
to Muller's Bristol Wonder in England,
with which all Christians are familiar"
AT the sound of the name, Culis--
by no means common one--I started !;
for, something like dozen years before,
in New England college, | had chum
who bore that name-a modest, Christian
young man, who was admired and re-
spected by all who knew him He was
from Boston, too, and was physician, |
determined to see him, and learn the story
of his life. The next day found me at No.
Is Ashburton Place, Boston, in the Doc
tors office. He was at home, and knew
me as | entered | related my experience
at Westboro', and told him had come to
learn of his works from his own lips,and
to pay visit to the institution. The
reader shall have the story as got it.
after leaving college returned to this
city and commenced the practice of my
profession. | married wife, ana in four
years she died of consumption. During
my practice was frequently applied to
by both men and women who were suf-
fering from the same disease. In the ma
jority of cases they were young girls, who
had broken down in health running sew.
ing machines in our clothing stores or
| who were engaged in some other confn-
ing, overtaxing, sedentary occupation
These came to me for advice, for medicine,
and sometimes, when they had exhausted
all their resources, they would look to me
for food, clothing and home, My heart
was filed with pity for them, but being a
poor man, dependent upon my
practice for a support, | could
do but little. AT last m, wife
was taken sick with the same disease. |
watched by her bedside and saw her life
slowly go out. told her Of the desire |
had to assist those who were suffering
and helpless, and she besought me to make
the trial. / laid the whole matter before
the Lord, and asked Him to fit me for the
work, and open up some way, if it was
his good pleasure, whereby it might be
accomplished determined it should be
entirely work of faith; that it should
be the Lords doings; should be his chart
ty; and that would never ask a dollar
for its support from any man. My plan
was to provide home for consumptivts-
those who had the fatal disease, and we're
unable to find a resting place to procure
proper attention Not only should there
be rest for the body but comfort for the
soul The institution should be entirely
undenominational, but the weary ones
should have the opportunity Of finding
their way back to Christ.
"For several years | duplicated the
Lord for wisdom, strength, faith, and a
clear purpose mentioned my plans to
a sister and few personal friends, and
they gave me encouragement and such
material assistance as they could, which
was but little. About five years ago de-
termined to make beginning, sol looked
about the city for suitable house, which
should not be too costly. found one on
Vernon street, and after telling the owner
my plans and intentions, he let me
have it at a reasonable price, and was easy
as regards the terms Of payment. / soon
discovered that the Lord helps those who
| help themselves; that II was only neces.
sary to make beginning and assistance
would come. | bought the house and
commenced to put 1t in order as fast as
was able, for / had determined never to
90 beyond my means, and to ask the Lord
for everything which was needed. AS |
prayed with perfect faith the gifts began
to come in furniture was sent, provisions
were given, men were found willing TO
work at half price or for nothing, money
came towards paying for the house, and
before loug it was paid for, and was ready
| for the admission OF patients.
"My plan at first was 60 simply provide
for homeless women. 1t was To be an
absolute charity, free to all who needed it,,
of whatever country or religion. The
only condition Of entering the house was
that they should come under Protestant
religious influences. But this plan was
not broad enough for the Lord. My first
house was soon full of women, and more
applied for admission Then bought the
house adjoining, and resolved to turn all
the proceeds of my practice into the in
stitution, as a Home for Consumptives.
Men now applied to me for help, and |
could not refuse them Two more houses
upon the next street were bought for
them, and in the court between the four
had chapel fitted up, thus making five
buildings all connecting with each other.
"The work was still growing. Many