New-York tribune., 1869-03-01
THE EARTH CL0SET.AND THE TREATMENT
.... or WOUNDS. rc

10 Tie Editors of The EUenin0 Post: As you
foremost in calling the attention Of the American
public to the Earth Closet Systematic use OF sifted dry
earth for the deodOrization and dsnfecton OF human
feces-and thus become the pioneers OF reform that
promises not only unspeakable relief from the gravest
annoyance OF our lives but the prevention or the greatest
waste OF the fertility OF the EARTH it Is lust that to you
should be communicated an outgrowth Of tlis system
hat offers, il possible, still greater benefit TO suffering
humanity. .t,tl s.-..r.f .f.i.gts -ti
One OF the experimental commodes sent out by the
Earth Closet Company was placed at the disposal
Of Dr. Addnel Hewson of the Pennsylvania Hospital Gin
Phiadephia Its introduction into the surgical ward
where It has been for two constant by about
twenty patients and has been subjected TO everest
test possible has been so entirely satisfactory that it is
proposed 10 substitute earth closets for water closets
wherever these exist IN that institution. TT
At tho time OF its Introduction there lying In the
ward patient suffering from very severe compound
healthy condition, and its exudatOns, amounting TO
pint III a hours were so offensive as to cause sckening
and even dangerous STENCIL that the excellent ventilation
OF the ward and the use Of the usual dsinfectans were
hardy able even TO mitigate IL occurred to Dr. Hewson
had that OF excrement The effect was magical Not
only was the ohensveness entirely overcome, but the
previous treatment had been able compass. The
suppuratOn was wthn few days. go reduced that the
saturated; the edges Of the les wound lost tGe in
famed character the intense pain OF the sore was en-
tirey relieved and healthy granulatl9n mas ensned
Such indication of newly found healing agent was
On Monday last, bcns in Philadelphia Twas invited to
attend the morning dressing OF the eartheated Wouhd
FIrsi! Two patients suffering from serions yarcose
ulcers after prolonged suffering, and with little reeI
from the usual reatmept have ceased TO be 70
smaller; all pain and Inflammation have left tnenl and
sy Gsf.ay OF s eay STe hand YEAR
and half agocrushed between the coupling heads OF
two and who has never been free from pain and
seldom from intense pain whose hand from the wrist to
tho knuekes fostering mass Of carous bones and
iDhamed fesh and whose system had been so reduced
that he could not have survived tho ampntaton which
alone can entirely relieve him. now happy IN treeaom
from pain. His flesh wound has taken on healthy char
acter and his strength S fast returning He even hopes
TO his hand, but the longcOntnued decay OF the
bono makes this impossible. M -I.-a no -
THIRD: Another brakeman, suffering from precisely
similar injury In respect less serous. but received
within few days, was mmediately treated with dry
Garth It's constant application has entirely prevented
knitting OF the bone viii soon return him TO his duties
with two useful hands.
Fourth farm laborer on Frldoy last had three of
his fingers nearly cut Off aud lIs Iand frfy torn by
horse power hnyeutter Since tho first application OF
the dry earth "a few hours after the acclden he has
been free from pain. and ho will save his hand,
Fh: On saturday last aborer. engaged in breaking
mp condemned shells. exploded one that wns charged
The powder buriedhs face and arms, and (sefously)
OF his knees which was struck by fragment OF the
iron that completely shattered the knee pan His burns
and The fracture were Immediately dressed with dry
earth and the freedom from pain aud the absence OF in
others Without this dressing the kneejOnt must In
evitaby have become involved, and the leg must have
athongh IL Is too early to speak positively there Is
every 10 hopo that the only result Of the injury
AZ
STfA Within few days n woman was brought to the
hospital with her mock and large part OF her body very
severely and dangerously burned That she could escape
long weeks OF agony was beyond hope. Yet on Mon
day her eye clear aud calm and her voice was strong
aud when the doctor asked her how she felt she said she
was great deal better, and that she had no pain.
Ssrsih Last Wednesday entire breast was removed
for cancer and tho wound dressed with dry enrth
IL healing RAPIDLY. There has been no niiamma-
ton aud supparatiOn, and this woman tOocalm and
happy looking. with healthy color and steady voice
spOkc far moro than her cheerful words n thankunes'
for her relief ... ... y.
surely With our gratitude 10 the Vicar OF FordinRton
who has conferred the greatest benefit on tho human race
that Ii has been given 10 one nan 20 accomplish we
must unite our thanks To the senior surgeon OF the Penn
sylvauiI Hospital for thus applying the principles OF his
invention the saving OF life aud b aud to the aeVa
tiOn OF unspeakabe suffering.
And the end / trust, Is not yet Tt seems Inevitable
that the pustues OF smallpox must give up their pain
and their Oensiyeness at this magic touch OF mother
earh and is that It's cOntagon spreads from s
eIudaOns. may not hope that Dr. lIewsO has bound
its feet rs Mr. Mouo has those OF ehoera2 Respectfully
NetC. lOrh, Feb. ~, 1862 GEO. h. WAkIhG,Jr'
The subject OF earth closets IS fully treated In tue pam
pet for sale at occ Of THE TRIBUNE for 20 cents