Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-17
4 REMARKABLE STATEMENT.


and Chronicle, of Rochester, N. T., Is OF 50
striking a nature, and emanates from so re-
liable source, that it is herewith repub
lished entire. In addition to the valuable
matter It contains 1t will be found exceed
ingly interesting.
To the Editor Of the Democrat and Chronicle:
SIR-My motives for the publication OF
the most unusual statements which follow
sre, first, gratitude for the fact that l have
been saved from most horrible death; and,
secondly, desire to warn all who read this
statement against some Of the most deep
tive influences by which they have ever
been surrounded. 1t is q fact that to-day
thousands of people are within foot Of the
grave and they do not know It. To tell how
l was caught away from just this position,
and 70 warn others against nearing 1t, are
nv objects in this communication.
On the first dav of June, 1881, l lay at
nv residence in this city surrounded by my
friends and waiting for dea b. Heaven
only knows the agony then endured, for
words can never describe 1t. And yet, II
q few years previous, anyone had told me
that was 10 be brought so low, and by SO
terrible disease, should have scoffed at
the idea. l had always been uncOmmOn'v
strong and healthy. had weighed over 200
pounds and hardly knew in my own exreri-
ence what pain or sickness were. Very
MANY people who will read this statement
realize at times that they are unusually
tired and cannot account for It, They feel
dull and indefinite pains in various parts Of
the body and do not understand it. Or
they are exceedingly hungry one day and
entirely without appetite the next. This
was Just the way felt when the relentless
malady which had fastened itself upon me
I {
nothing; that probably I had taken a
cold which would soon pass
away. Shortly after this l noticed Gull,
and at times neuralgic, pain in my head,
but as 1t would come one day and be gone
the next, paid but little attention to 1t.
However, my stomach was out of order and
nv food often failed to digest, causing at
times great inconvenience. Yet l had ne
idea, even as physician, that these things
meant anything serious or that monstrous
disease was becoming fixed upon me. Can
didIy, | thought l was suffering from
malaria and so dOctored myself accordingly.
But l got no better. l next noticed a p Gu
liar color and odOr about the fluids was
passing-also that there were large quanti-
ties one day and very little the next, and
that a persistent frOth and scum appeared
upon the surface, and a sediment settled In
the bottom. And yet | did not realize my
danger, for, indeed, seeing these symptoms
continually, finally became accustomed 10
them, and my suspicion was wholly dis
armed by the fact that had no pain in the
affected organs or in their vicinity. Why
should have been so blind l cannot under.
stand.
There is terrible future for all phYsca
neglect, aud impending danger usually
brings a person to his senses, even though
it may then be too late. | realized, at last,
nv critical condition, and aroused myself
to overcome it. And, oh, how hard l tried
l 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 physicians agreed as to my malady.
One said l was troubled with spinal irrita-
ton; another, nervous prostratiou; another,
malaria; another, dyspepsia; another, heart
disease; another, general debility; another,
congestion OF the base Of the brain; and so on
through a long list Of common diseases,
the symptoms of all Of which | really
had. In this way several years passed,
during all Of which time l was steadily
growing worse. My condition had really
become pitiable. The slight symptoms l at
first experienced were developed into terri
bic and constant disorders-the little twigs
Of pain had grown to oaks Of agony. Nv
weight had been reduced from 207 to l3C
pounds. My life was a torture to myself
and friends. | could retain no food upon
my stomach, and lived wholly by l. jections
I was a living mass Of pain. My pulse was
uncomfortable. In my agony | frequently
fell upon the floor, c0nvulsively clutched
the carpet, and prayed for death. Morphine
had little or no effect in deadening the pain
For six DAYS and nights l had the death
premOUitoTy hiccOughs constantly. My urine
was filled with tube casts and aloumen.
was struggling with Bright's Disease OF the
Kidneys in IFS last stages.
While suffering thus l received a call
from nv pastor, the Rev. DR.. Foote, rector
Of St Paul's Church, OF this city. l felt
that it was our last interview, but 10 the
course Of conversation he mentioned &
remedy OF which l had heard much but had
never used. DR.. FOOte detailed to me the
many remark able cures which had come
under his observation, by means of this
remedy, and urged me to try it. As prac
ticing physician az g graduate Of the
schools, | cherished the prejudice both nat
ural aud common with all regular practi-
tioner7, and Gerided the idea of any medi-
cine outside the regular channels being the
least beneficial. So solicitous, however,
was Dr. FOOte, that l finally promised
wauld waive my prejudice and try the rene
dy he so highly recommended. began It's
cording 70 directi ms At first 1t sickened
me: but thie ! thought was good sign for
one ia nv debilitated condition. | cOntinu-
ed to take f.; the sickeniDg sensa ion de-
par ed and | was able to retain food
upon my stomach. In few days
noticed a g. cided change for the better as
also did nv wife and friends. Ny hic-
coughs ceased ard l experienced less pain
than formerly. l was SO rejoiced at this
improved condition that, upon what had
believed but few days before was my dy-
ing bed, | vowed, Ia the presence Of my
family and friends, should l IT cover l would
both publicly and privately make known
this remedy for the good Of humanity, wher-
ever and whenever l bad an opportunity,
l also determined that would give course
OF lectures ia the Corinthisn Academy Of
Music OF this city, stating in full the symp-
toms and almost hOpelessness OF my disease
aud the remarkable means by which l have
been saved. My Improvement was constant
from that time, and in less than three
months | had gained 70 pounds 10 flesh,
became entirely free from pain, and l be-
lieve | owe my life and present condition
wholly to Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure, the remedy which l used.
Since my recovery | have thoroughly re-
investigated the subject Of kidney Difficult
ties and Bright's disease, and the truths de-
veloped are astounding. l therefore state,
deliberately, as a physician, that believe
MORE THAN ONE HALF THE DEATHS WHICH
OCCUR IN AMERICA ARE CAUSED BY BRIGHT
DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS. This may sound
like a rash statement, but | am prepared to
fully verify It. Bhght's disease has no dis.
tinctive symptoms of its own, Indeed 1T often
develops without any pain whatever in the
kidneys or their vicinity but has the symp'
toms Of nearly every other known com
plant. Hundreds Of people die daily, whose
buria's are authorized by physicians certi'
icate of "HeaTt Disease" "Apoplexy,'
Paralysis" "Spinal Complaint" 'Rheu-
matism," "Pneumonia," and other common
complaints, when in reality 1t was
Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. Few
physicians, and fewer people, realize the
extent of this disease or It's dangerous and
insidious nature. 1t steals into the system
like thief, manifests its presence by the
commonest symptoms, and fastens itselfupon
the constitution before the victim is aware.
1t is nearly as hereditary as CONSUMPTION,
quite as common and fully as fatal. Entire
families, inheriting 1t from their ancestors,
have died, and yet none Of the number
knew or realized the mysterious power
which was removing them. Instead OF com
mon sym toms It often shows none what
ever, but brings death suddenly, and as such
is usually supposed to be heart disease. AS
one who has suffered, and knows by bitter
experience what he SAYS, l implore every
one who reads these words not to neglect
the slightest symptoms of Kidney difficulty.
Certain agony and possible death will be
the sure result of such neglect, and no
one can afford to hazard such chances.
Lam aware that such an unqualified state
ment as this, coming from me, known as
am throughout the entire land as a prac-
titioner and lecturer, will arouse the surprio :
and possible snimosity OF the medical pro
fession and sstonish all with whom | am
acnnainted but I make The fore going state