Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-01
A Remarkable Statement.
THE UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE OF PROMINENT
MAN MADE PUBLIC.

The following article from the Democrat and
Chronicle, OF Rochester New York, Is OF so strilS-
ing nature, and emanates from 80 reliable n
source, that It is herewith re-publshed entire In
addition TO the valuable matter II contains It will
befound exceedingly interesting.
=. 10 ne Editor Of The Democrat and Chronicle =
SR;-My motives for the publication OF the most
unusual statements which follow are, first, graft
tude for the fact that have been saved from
most horrible death, and, secondly, desire TO
warn all who read this statement against some OF
the most deceptive influences by which they have
ever been surrounded. 1t Is fact that to-day
thousands Of people are within foot Of the grave
and they do not know II. To tell how was
caught away from just this position and to warn
others against nearing 1t, are my objects In this
communication
On the first day Of June, 1881, lay at my resi-
dence in this city surrounded by my friends and
waiting for death Heaven only knows the agony
then endured, for words can never describe IT,
And yet, II few years previous, any one had
told me that was TO be brought so low and by
so terrible disease, | should have scoffed at the
idea. | had always been uncommonly strong and
healthy, had weighed over 200 pounds and hardly
knew, In my own experience, what pain or sick
ness were. Very many people who will read this
statement realize at times that they are unusually
tired and cannot account for II. They feel dull
and indefinite pains In various parts Of the body
and do not understand IT, Or they are exceed
ingy hungry one day and entirely without appe-
tito the next This was just the way felt when
the relentless malady which had fastened itself
upon me first began Still | thought 1t was moth
ing; that probably had taken a cold which would
soon pass away. Shortly after this noticed a
dull, and at times neuralgic, pain In my head, but
a. 1t would come one day and be gone the next,
paid but little attention 10 II. However, my
stomach was out Of order and my food often failed
70 digest, causing at times great Inconvenience.
Yet had no idea, even as physician, that these
Things meant anything serious OF that monstrouB
disease was becoming fixed upon me. Canddly,
| thought ] was suffering from Malaria and so
doctored myself accordingly. But got no better.
next noticed peculiar color and odor about the
fluids was passing-also that there were large
quantities one dav and very little the next, and
that persistent froth and scum appeared upon
the surface, and sediment settled In the bottom.
And yet did not realize my danger for, indeed,
seeing these symptoms continually, finally be-
came accustomed to them, and my suspicion was
wholly dsarmed by the fact that had no pain in
the affected organs In their vicinity Why
should have been so blind cannot understand.
There Is a terrible future for all physical neg
lect and impending danger usually brings per-
son to his senses even though II may then be too
late. | realized, at last my critical condition and
aroused myself TO overcome It, And OH how
hard | tried consulted the best medical skill in
the land. ! visited all the prominent mineral
springs in America and travelled from Maine to
California Still grew worse. No two physi-
| clans agreed as to my malady. One said | was
troubled with spinal irritation; another nervous
prostraton; another, malaria; another dyspepsia,
another, heart disease; another, general debility;
another, congestion of the base OF the brain; and
| so on through long Ol COtUfHDu uIsthsts tHt
symptoms OF all Of which really had. In this way
several years passed, during all of which time
was steadily growing worse. My condition had
| really become pitiabe. The slight symptoms
at first experienced were developed into terrible
and constant dsorders-the little twigs Of pain
had grown to oaks OF agony My weight had
been reduced from 207 to $50 pounds. My life
| was a torture to myself and friends. could re-
| tain no food upon my stomach, and lived wholly
| by injections l was a living mass Of pain. My
pulse was uncomfortable. In my agony fire.
quently fell upon the floor, convulsvely cutched
| the carpet, and prayed for death. Morphine had
little or no effect In deadening the pain. For six
days and nights | had the death-premonitory hic-
coughs constantly. My urine was filled with tube
| casts and albumen Twas struggling with Bright
| Disease of the Kidneys in its last stages
| While suffering thus received a call from my
pastor, the Rev DR.. Foote, rector of st, Paul's
| Church, Of this city | felt that 1t was our last
| interview, but in the course OF conversation he
mentioned remedy Of which had heard much
| but had never used. DR.. Foote detailed to me
| the many remarkable cures which had come I'M
der his observation, by means Of this remedy, and
| urged me to try it. Asapracticing physician and
a graduate OF the schools, | cherished the preju-
| dice both natural and common with all regular
practitioners, and derided the idea Of any medi-
| cine outside the. regular channels being the least
| beneficial. So solictous, however, WAS DIR. Foote,
| that finally promised would waive my preiu-
| dice and try the remedy he so highly recon-
mended. began its use on the first day of June
| and took 1t according to directions. At first 1t
sckened me; but this thought was a good sign
| for one In my debilitated condition. ! continued
II was able to retain food upon my stomach. In a
| few days noticed decided change for the bet
ter, as also did my wife and friends. My hic-
| coughs ceased and ! experienced less pain than
| formerly. was 80 rejoced at this improved con-
dition that upon what had believed but few
days before was my dying bed, vowed, in the
| presence Of my family and friends should re
cover, would both publicly and privately make
known this remedy for the good oil humanity,
| wherever and whenever Ind an opportunity.
also determined that would give course OF lee
lures In the Corinthian Academy of Music of this
city, stating In full the symptoms and almost
hopelessness Of my disease and the remarkable
| means by which have been saved. My improve
ment was constant from that time, and in less
than three months had gained 20 pounds In
flesh, became entirely free from pain and be-
leve owe lay life and present condition wholly
to Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, the
| remedy which used.
Since my recovery have thoroughly invest
gated the subject of kidney difficulties and
| Brights disease and the truths developed are
astounding. therefore state, deliberately, and
as a physician, that believe MORE THAN ONE
HALF THE DEATHS WHICH OCCUR IN AMERICA ARR
CAUSED ny BRIGHrs DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS
This may sound like rash statement, but an
prepared to fully verify it. Brighi's Disease ha,
no distinctive symptoms of its own, Indeed, 4
often develops without any pain whatever In th'
kidneys or their vicinity but has the symptoms
| VI uctllN cNtIy huDWu COnpldlHt DuuuEcut u
people die daily, whose burials are authorized by
a physicians certificate of 81 Heart Disease,
Apoplexy," Paralysis" .spiual Complaint,
Rheumatism" Pneumonia" and other com
mon complaints, when in reality 1t was Bright
Disease OF the Kidneys. Few physicians an'
fewer people, realize the extent OF this disease
its dangerous and insidious nature. 1t steal
into the system like a thief, manifests its pres
ence by the commonest symptoms and fasten
: itself upon the constitution before the victim /
aware. 1t Is nearly as hereditary as consump
ton, quite fatal. Entire families inherting /
I from their ancestors, have died, and yet none o
them knew realized the mysterious powe
. which was removing them Instead OF common
symptoms 1t often shows none whatever, bu
brings death suddenly, and az such is usual,
supposed to be heart disease. As one who ha
7 suffered and knows by bitter experience what h
says, implore every one who reads these word
not to neglect the slightest symptoms Of Kidne
difficulty Certain agony and possible death will
I be the sure result OF such neglect and no on
can afford to hazard such chances
4 | am aware that such an unqualified statemen
= as this, coming from me, known as am through
out the entire land as practitioner and lecturer
will arouse the surprise and possible luminosity
Q the medical profession and astonish all wit
| whom am acquainted but make the foregoin
statements based upon facts which am prepare
| 10 produce and truths which can substantiate
4 the letter. The welfare of those who may poss
i bly, be sufferers such rs was, Is ample Undue,
ment for me TO take the step have, and II ca
: successfully warn others from the dangerous pat
4 In which once walked, ! am willing to endul
r all professional and personal consequences.
j. b. HENION Nj. d.