The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-12-01
HIS OWN EXECUTOR.
A Well-Known Gentleman's PhiianthrO.
ply and the Commotion Caused by
One of His Letters
Rochester Democrat and Chronfcle.l

lh0chcSter Democrat and Chronicle
We published in our local columns yes.
terday morning a significant letter from
gentleman known personally or by reputa-
ton to nearly every person in the land.
We have received q number of letters pro.
testing against the use of our columns for
such "'palpable frauds and misrepresenta-
tions;" therefore, to confirm beyond a
doubt the authenticity of the letter, and
the genuineness of it's sentiments, areport-
er of this paper was commissioned to as.
certain all the possible facts in the matter.
Accordingly he visited Clifton Springs,
saw the author of the letter, and with the
following result:
DR.. Henry Foster, the gentleman in ques-
ton, Is 63 or GA years of age and has an ex-
tremely cordial manner. He presi6es as
superintendent over the celebrated saii-
tarium which accommodates over 500
guests and is unquestionably the leading
health resort Of the country. Several
years ago this benevolent man wisely de-
termined to be his own executor, and,
therefore turned over this magnificent
property worth 100000 as free gift to
board OF trustees, representing the princi-
pal evangelical denominations. Among
the trustees are Bishop A. c. Coke, Prot
estant Episcopal, Buffalo; Bishop Mathew
Simpson, Philadelphia, Methodist Episco-
pal; President NJ B. Anderson, of the Uni
versity of Rochester; Rev. DR.. Clark, Secre-
tary of the A.B.C.F. NJ. Boston. The benevo-
.
1st-of evangelical missionaries and their
families whose health has been broken in
their work. 2d-of ministers, of any de-
nomination, in good standing; 3d-of
members of any church; who otherwise
would be. unable to secure. such care and
treatment. The current expenses of the in
stitution are met by the receipts from the
hundreds of distinguished and wealthy
people who every year crowd its utmost
capacity. Here come men and women who
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the first symptoms of disease. The uncer-
tain pains they felt at first were overlooked
until their health became impaired. They
little realized the danger before them, nor
how alarming even tr fling ailments might
prove. They constitute all classes, in
Guiding ministers and bishops, lawyers,
judges, statesmen, millionaires, journal
lists, college professors and officials from
all parts of the land.
Drawing the morning Democrat and
| Chronicle from his pocket, the reporter re-
marked: "Doctor, that letter Of yours has
created a good deal of talk, and many Of
our readers have questioned it's anthem
ITCHY"
ITO what do you refer?" remarked the
doctor.
Have you not seen the paper?"
Yes, but have not had time to read it
yet"
The reporter thereupon showed him the
letter, which was as iollows:
CLIFTON SPRINGS SANITARIUM Co.,
CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. Y, Oct. IL, 1888.
DEAR SIR: / am using Warmers Safe
Cure, and / regard it as the best remedy
for some forms of kidney disease that we
have. am watching with great care some
cases / am now treating with it, and Ihope
for favorable results.
wish you might come down yourself, as
would like very much to talk with you
about your sterling remedy and show you
over our institution.
Yours truly,
[Signed] HENRY FOSTER, M. D.
II do not see why anybody should be
skeptical concerning thatletter, !" remarked
the doctor.
eIsn't 1t unusual for physician Of your
standing and influence to commend pro-
prietary preparationY'
II don't know how it may be with others,
but In this institution we allow no person
to dictate to us what we shall use. Our
purpose is to cure the sick, and for that
work we use anything we know to be valu-
able. Because know Warmers Safe Cure
ia . very valuable preparation, commend
It. As It's power is manifested under my
use, SO shall add to the completeness Of
my commendation."