The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-10

even though temporarily, there are many per
sons who not alone think that something has
gone wrong but express themselves according
lv. Out OF the papers with many means failure
or something worse. "The Drs. X. & K Sur
geons" seemingly have abandoned the papers,
and our journalistic ear has been assailed with
queries of nature calculated to excite our sus-
pleons, and cause us to do "A little investigating.
The establishment was easily found, being cen
traly located at 1913 Elm street, and here the
writer was simply appalled, at the evidences of
what the ethical medical practitioner would deem
elaborate and gorgeous quackery. The entire
front of the large and handsome building is dec
GRATED with
BIG GILT SIGNS.
1t is a welknOwn fact that modest doctors use
small signs, bnt small signs should not be taken
as an indication of the mental calber or skill OF
the persons they advertise. 1t is true, we have
never heard of a single why doctors
should not use big signs, but as the Code Ethica
says they mustn't, we suppose that is sufficient,
The show-windows (wno ever heard of show
windows in doctors office before) contain nu-
merous tape-wOrms and other intestinal para
sites that the Drs. X. & X. Surgeons have re-
moved. There are also displayed trusses,
braces, and all the Instruments and appliances
known to the art of surgery. An electro gal
Interchangeable apparatus Invented by the Prin-
cipal was also there, and attracted considerable
attention. Having gone this far, could easily
understand why the majority Of the doctors of
this city are not slow in denouncng the con-
Germ. The now thoroughly indignant scribe On
tered, not knowing whether he would ever
COME OUT ALIVE.
uniformed lad IN blue and brass buttons met
us at the door. and inquired If the writer wished
to see q doctor, and which one. The Intruder re-
piled, "Ihe boss, of course" Four taps OF Il
sweettoned bell summoned that individual, who
is none other than Dr. j. G. Kennedy, a we'll pre-
served, compactly-buil man, neatly dressed and
wearing smile that would captivate saint or
sinner We were not slow in informing him
that we had come to investigate his establish
ment. He had the audacity TO smile more sweet
ly than ever as he replied: ''You shall have
every opportunity" Once In, the fret thing
that impressed your reporter as being some
what irregular, was the magnlticence of the in
terror. Brussels carpet on the floor gold leaf
paper on the walls and frescoes on the ceilings;
rich and comfortable furniture arranged in
luxurious profuslOn. The writer opened his
eyes, for he never discovered this state of affairs
in other medical offices before.
hasty trip upstairs and down revealed 10
less than half dozen elegantly, we may truth
fully say lnaghifceutly, equipped and furnished
reception and consultation rooms. We're il not
for the instruments, appliances, etc, every
where visible, the stranger would readily inn
imagine he was in a modern hotel, sumptuously
furnished and first class in every particular.
Modest doctors don't have these things; perhaps
their business or the Code Ethica, we scarcely
know which, will not permit it.
The further we went the more we found. In
rear room on the first floor is complete drug
store, Judging from the customary parapherna-
Tia and drugs neatly arranged DR.. Kennedy
calls II his compromising and dispensing-roOm.
This department is presided over by a gentle
man whom we soon found was practical phar-
macist well an NJ. ID. The sheep-sklns he
exhibited said that he a graduate of the
pharmaceutical department of the Michigan Uni
Verslty, Ond that he Ind wound up by taking his
degree at the Ohio Medical College Boys are
usually employed to mix nostrums for Quaek
doctors, but the Prescriptions DR.. Kennedy evil
IDENTIFY thinks different, and we suppose he
knows his business. Another light dawred to
our mind: ''The Drs. X, & X. Surgeons" put up
their own remedies, and, therefore, 1t is only rea
sonable
THE DRUGGISTS KICK.
Modest NJ. DIS write their prescriptions and
the druggists fill them. An idea Of the medicine
used by this establishment will be gained by
reading the interviews with two prominent
druggists which are given below.
Before-departing we stumbled onto another
startling discovery. No less than from ten TO
twenty five physcians are employed by "The
Drs. X. & X. Surgeons" Ave OF whom remain
here, and the others are located in the different
branch Offices, All OF these physicians are regu-
lar graduates Of frst-class colleges, and five are
graduates of the old and dignifed Ohio Medical
College
Is it any wonder that the people taik2 Is it
strange that the doctors as IA rule, shou Id de-
nounce this establishment, thoroughly system
lied, and run on the NapoleOnic Order2 Is it any
wonder that the majority of the druggists com
plain? And is it less wonderful that the news
papers should take the matter in hand aud inves-
ugatef When man comes here, spends money
like a prince in fitting up an entire building on a
regular business thoroughfare, employs his
assistants and colaborers educated, skilful
and experienced physicians, and then spends
good round fortune in advertising his facilities,
and by this one act converts his whole establish
ment
INTO DEN OF QUACKs,
is it any wonder hue and cry should be raised1
AS the large signs and the extensive advertising
were the only evidences of quackery tho writer
discovered, he sailed forth and interviewed n
number OF persons, whose statements are as fol-
lows
81 KNOW THEM"
Promptly replied DIR. A. +. Worthington of the
firm of A. f. Worthington & Co, the well-knOwn
Fourth-street homeopathic pharmacists, 70 the
scribc's pertinent interrogatons. The gentle.
man then continued:
''What Is 1t you wish to know about them2"
"Do they deal with you2"
Eyes, sir; might say extensively. IhelieYe
we make and sell them all their homeopathic
preparations
"What Is the quality of the goods they pur-
chaser
''rhe best, the very best When it comes to
medicine, Dr. Kennedy is very particular.
have also sold them many instruments and APP
pllances. The finest ana most expensive are
never too good for them"
"What Is your opinion to their skill and
ability to cure dlseaseSl"
''You will form your own conclusions when
tell yon have personally taken a number of
my friends there TO be treated and the result
was always satisfactory"
"Dr. Warrington, it is possible the Enquirer
may print what you have said-that is. with
your permission"
''You can't print 1t any too soon, or circulate 1t
too far. Every word have said is due Dr. Ken
nedy and his establishment"
CERTAINLY I KNOW THEM"
said DR.. John Keeshau, tine popular and reliable
wholesale and retail druggist, corner OF Sixth
and Walnut streets, and then continued: 81
have been selling that establishment drugs dur
ing the past year. They are among my best and
largest customers"
Chow do they pays"
"Prompt. On sight"
"Ahout what quality Of medicines do they pur-
chased"
'The best, the very hest known to the trade.
They use many extracts, and nothing but the
English imported goous will do"
care you willing that tho statement you have
made should go before the public2"
fPerfectly. 1t Will afford me pleasure, as re-
gard DR.. Kennedy as a gentleman honest and
upright, and have perfect confidence in his
skill, never having heard IL questioned"
lie SAVED MY LIFE"
On one of the most respectable portions Of
Broadway Is an elegant residence occupied by a
city official, whose name is withheld for reasons
which will soon he made known 10 the reader.
fElia trnI1 nm nAtX Ir., 4.