The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-11-24
HIS OWN EXECUTOR.
A Well-Known Gentleman's Philanthro-
ply and the Commotion Caused by
One of His Letters.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.l

Rochester Democrat and Clronicle.l
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 a rambler of letters pro-
testing against the use of our columns for
such 'palrable frauds and misrepresenta-
tions;" therefore, to confirm beyond a
doubt the authenticity of the letter, and
the genuineness of its 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 60 or GA years of age and has an ex-
tremely cordial manner. He presides as
superintendent over the celebrated sani-
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 a
board of trustees, representing the princi-
pal evangelical denominations. Among
the trustees are Bishop A. G.. 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. Il. c. II. NJ. Boston. The benevo-
lent purpose of the institution is the care:
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 ly the receipts from the
hundreds of distinguished and wealthy
people who every year crowd its utmost
ifxr Hat.n mn a nd IN Nyl n
were once in perfect health, but neglected
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 its anthem
ticity."
40 what do you refer?" remarked the
doctor.
Have you not seen the paperW
eyes, but | have not had time to read it
yet"
The reporter thereupon showed him the
| letter, which was as follows:
CLIFTON SPRINGS SANITARIUM Co.,
CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. Y, Oct. II, 1888.
DEAR SIR: j 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 1hope
| for favorable results.
wish you IN ght come down yourself, as
/ wou d like very much to talk with you
/ about your sterling remedy and show you
over our institution.
Yours truly,
[Signed1 HENRY FOSTER, NJ. d.
81 do not see why anybody should be
skeptical concerning thatletter, remarked
| the doctor.
"Isn't it unusual for a physician of YOU
| standing and influence to commend pro-
| prietary preparationp
~ don't know how it may be with others
| but in this institution we allow no perso
TO dictate to us what we shall use. Our
purpose is to care the sick, and for that
work we use anything we know to be valu
able. Because know Warmers Safe Cure
is very valuable preparation, l commend
| it. As its power is manifested under my
use, so shall add to the completeness Of
my commentator"
"Have you ever analyzed il, doctorf'
ave always analyze before we try any
preparation of which we do not know the
constituents. But analysis, you know, only
| gives lnc ~ uOcS LOb give tuo
important proportions. The remarkable
power of Warmers Safe Cure undoubtedly
consists in the proportions according t
which its elements are mixed. While
there may be a thousand remedies made o.
the same elements, unless they are put to
gether in proper proportions, they arr
worthless as kidney and liver preparations
~ hope some day to meet Mr.. Warner
personally, and extend fuller congratula
tions to him ON the excellence of his pre-
parations. l have heard much of him al
the founder of the Warner Observatory
and a man of largo benevolence. Tn,
reputed high character of the man himsel
| gave assurance to me in the first place tina
he would not put a remedy upon the mar
ket that was not Trustworthy; and it wa
a source Of a good deal of qualification Il
me to and out by actual experiment tina
tho remedy itself sustained my impress
sion."
The conclusion reached by DIR. Foster Il
precisely the same found by DIR. Dio Lewis
DR.. Robert A. Gum, ex-Surgeon-G Genera
| Gallagher and others, and proves beyonS
doubt, the great efficacy of the remedy
which has awakened so much attention 1.
the land and rescued somany men, womeI
and children from disease and death.