The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
HIS OWN EXECUTOR.
A WelI-known Gentleman's Philan-
thropy and the CommOtiOn Caused
by one of his Letters.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.l

by one Of his Letters.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.l
We published on our third page yes
terday morning significant letter
from gentleman known personally
or by reputation to nearly every per-
son in the land. We have received a
number of letters protesting against
the use of our columns for such "pal-
pable frauds and Misrepresentation"
therefore, to confirm without a doubt
the authenticity of the letter. and the
genuineneSS of its sentiments, re-
porter of this paper was commissioned
to ascertain 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
question, is SO or Ga years of age, and
has an extremely cordial manner. He
preSideS as perintendent over the
celebrated sanitarium which accom-
modates over 500 guests and is un-
questionably the leading health resort
of the country. Several years ago this
benevolent nam wisely determined to
be his own executor; and, therefore
turned over this magnificent property
worth 100000, as a free gift to
board Of trustees, representing the
principal evangelical denominations.
Among the trustees are Bishop A.
c. Coke, Protestant Episcopal
Buffalo Bishop Mathew Simp-
son, Philadelphia. Methodist Episcopal;
President NJ. 3. Anderson, of the Uni
versity of Rochester; Rev. DR.. Clark,
secretary of the A. B. c. F. NJ, Bos-
ton. The benevolent purpose of the
institution is the care: First, of
evangelical missionaries and their
families, whose health has been broken
in their work. Second, of members of
any church, who otherwise would be
unable to secure such care and treat
ment. The current expenses of the
institution are met by the receipt
from the hundreds of distinguished
AID wealthy people, who every year
crowd its utmost capacity. Here come
men and women who were once in
perfect health. but neglected the first
symptoms of disease. The uncertain
pains they felt at first were over
looked until their health became i'm
paired. They very little realized the
danger before them, nor how alarm
ing even trifie ailments might prove.
They constitute all classes, including
ministers and bishops, lawyers, judges,
statesmen, millionaires, journalists,
college professors and officials from all
parts of the land.
Drawing the morning Democrat
and Chronicle from his pocket, the re-
porter remarked: doctor, that letter
of yours has created a good deal of
talk, and many of our readers have
questioned its authenticity"
"To what do you refer?" remarked
the doctor.
"Have you not seen the paper? p
"Yes, but l have not had time to
read it yet y'
The reporter thereupon showed him
the letter, which was as follows:
CLIFTON SPRINGS, SANITARIUM Co., !
Clifton Springs, N. Y, Oct. II, 1883.
DEAR SIR: 1 am using Warmers
Safe Cure, and L regard it as the best
remedy for some forms of kidney dis
ease that we have. l am watching
with great care some cases am now
treating with it, and hope for favor
able results.
wish you might come down your
self, as / would like very much to
talk with you about your sterling
remedy and show you over our insti-
tuition.
Yours truly,
[Signedl HENRY FOSTER, M. d.
Il do not see why anybody should
be skeptical concerning that letter."
remarked the doctor.
isn't it unusual for physician of
your standing and influence to COM
mend proprietary preparatio-. ="
81 don't know how it may be with
others, but in this institution we al
low no person to dictate to us what
We shall nse. Our purpose is to cure
the sick, and for that purpose we use
anything we know to be valuable.
Because / know Warmers Safe Cure
is very valuable preparati0a, L COM
mend it. AS its power is manifested
under my use, so shall L add to the
completeness of my commentator"
"Have you ever analysed it, doctor ?"
eve always analyZe before we try
any preparation of which we do not
know the constituents. But analysis,
you know, only gives the elements
it does nos give the all important pro-
portions. The remarkable power of
Warmers Safe Cure undoubtedly con-
sists in the proportions accor-
ding to which its elements are
mixed" While there may be a
thousand remedies made of the
same elements, unless they are
put together in proper proportions,
they are worthless as kidney and liver
preparations.
II hope some day to meet Mr.. War
ner personally, and extend fuller con-
CALCULATIONS to him on the excellence
Of his preparations. l have heard
much of him as the founder of the
Warner Observatory, and as man of
large benevolence. The reputed high
character of the man himself gave as
surance to me in the first place that
he would not put remedy upon the
market that was not trustworthy;
and it was source of a good deal of
qualification to me to find out by
actual experiment that the remedy it.
self sustained my impressions"
The conclusion reached by DIR. Eos
ter is precisely the same found by DR..
Dio Lewis, DR.. Robert A. Gum, Ex-
Surgeon-G General Gallagher and 9TH
ers, and proves beyond a doubt the
great efficacy of the remedy which has
awakened so much attention in the
land and rescued so many men, wo-
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