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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

DIR. Dcxtcr-do you know him?-is just
now in tho midst of tremendous profess
sional boom. Hc has caught up in his Won
deriul magnetic hand all tho old exploded
theories of old fogy medicine and hurled
them Mt the quacks who practice them, while
he sails screnely on in the whirl of a grow
ing practice which includes every day scores
of invalids, the halt, the manned, the blind,
the paralytic, the victims of fell consumption,
or of dire diarrhTa, the pan-drawn rheu-
matte, the fever-wastcd sufferer, and the
epileptic imbGcile, all of whom yield up the
evil spirit of disease at the bidding of his
marvellous skill.-l Times. Union, March g. 1853.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Partial Paralysis.

STATE OF FLORIDA, County Of Duyal, IS:
On this day personally appeared before me
b. j. Stiles, who, being duly sworn, deposes
and says; On or about the 21st day of March,
A. d., 1854, / came to Jacksonville suffering
with a severe case of partial paralysis and
rheumatism 80 much so that | could not
walk without assistance. / called on Prof
Dexter in carriage and was helped up the
stairs to his room, 20 Laura street. by two
men. After being rubbed and treated by
Prof Dexter, | experienced great relief |
walked away from his Office and since that
time have been entirely free from pain, and
feel perfectly we'll, aud have had no pain nor
trouble with my limbs since.
b. J. STILES.
Sworn to and subscribed before me tn is
2Sth day of March, A. d. 1883.
J. EDWARD ALLEN, Notary Public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
The Doughty Dexter.

We do not blame people for feeling incred-
ulous when the cures which Dexter effects
are told them. Tho world is full of quacks
ard fakirs. Dexter is comparatively new
MHn here, but he has made more money this
genuine cures that in spite of us we cannot
doubt or deny. People whom we have seen
upon crutches for years we now see walking
about like the rest Of us, and we have pub
lished day by day aflldavits Of scores of those
who were sick and are now we'll. If tho owl
dence of people we have known for years, if
the testimony of our eyes is worth anything,
Dexter is a healer such as this town has never
seen before Times Union, april 10, 1858.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

cured without money, medicine, or price, and
ms numbers who nightly throngcd my chariot,
who were cured mot by a sheepslsin, but by
magnetism given me by nm Almighty Power,
and as numbers Of sworn statements from not
only the poor, but from some Of the best fami-
lies Of the city will fully testify now on ex-
hibition at my office. | also learn from the
best of authority that ! am to DO presented
with gold medal studded with the finest Of
diamonds, which will be on exhibition at
Greenlcaf's next wook as token of appre-
citation from patients cured and friends in
this city. When does Truth" look for n
like remembrance from patients cured with
his sheepskin and drugs? Where Is "TruthW
Yours sincerely, A. J. DEXTER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Cured OF Consumption.
STATE OF FLORIDA, County of Duval, City
,1ncksonyille S.

STATE OF FLORTDA, County OF UuVhI, CIty OF
Jacksonville, IS.
Times Union, April Is, 1881 hereby ties.
tify that l have been afflicted with consump-
ton of tho lungs and looked upon by friends,
since last September, as incurablo, but hear
ing of Dexter, the great healer, was at last in
duced to call OH him. The immediate effect
of his wonderful magnetic power worked
wonders in my case and, after four weeks he
has entirely cured mo.
am q wel-known citizen of Jacksonville,
and those interested in my case are invited to
write or call on me at LaCourse's brick-yard,
whore 1 am now able to do q days work.
JOSEPH LACoURsE.
Sworn to and subscribed before mo April
II, 1873. J. G. MARCY, JR,
L. $. Notary Public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
GRANTS BRorHER-IN-LAw.
A Talk with Gen. Dent Mt the South ana
Valuable Affidavit.

ITOW ftWtlu to-bHtVN'
An affidavit having been handed into the
Office yesterday purporting to have boen
made by Gen. f. Il. Dent. who is a brother
in-law of Gen. Grant, and once in COM
mand of the United States troops at st.
Augustine, relative to DeSter's successful
treatment in his case, u Times Union man
called on the general last night for the pur-
pose of ascertaining his true condition. The
general, when the reporter entered the office
of the hotel, was busily conversing with q
friend, but without ceremony the reporter
interrupted the conversation, and stated the
object Of his visit. The general signifed his
perfect willingness to give any information
desired, and stated that he had made tho
affidavit and was satisfied to have it pub
lished.
"How is your general health, now, gem
eralP" asked the reporter.
at is splendid, sir. Why, l sleep we'll, and
my appetite is excellent. Ever since Dexter's
first rubbing have eaten three hearty meals
every day"
Have you perfect use of your limbs?"
mo, have not entirely recovered yet but
am improving every day. When came over
here l had to pull myself up and down the
steps, but now go up and down without any
assistance. l could not write half dozen
words legibly without PAIN now l can write
for an hour without stopping"
Then, you have really boon benefited by
Dexter's treatmentP
81 most certainly have and l believe he
can benefit any person afflicted with nervous
Diseases"
Here the general was interrupted, and the
reporter retired. The affidavit referred to is
| given below
STATE OF FLORIDA, County Of Duval
Personally appeared before me, f. It. Dent,
who being duly sworn says: l have been
seven days under the treatment Of Prof Dex-
| ter for paralysis of the left side of over eight
years standing, the parts effected being par
| ticularly those members which pertain to ar
| ticulation and locomotion, and for the last
| two months the foot and leg from the knee
down were numb circulation was so bad as
| to make it difficult to walk, and thar very
slowly and with very uncertain step, At
| times my articulation was more than bad. My
| right arm and hand were so affected from
! sympathy that / conld only write three or
| four words, and this with much difficulty aud
pain. My general health from nervous
| twitchings, causing loss of sleep, of appetite,
and weakness, became alarming. BY the
| treatment of Prof Dexter in one short week
/ have been so far relieved as to feel no pain,
no nervous twitchingi l sleep sound oat
heartily, walk with q firm, decided step,
articulation improving, and after first rub
! bling wrote four pages without difficulty or
pain. This day week since felt like u man
| who could not live two months; to-day l foe l
as If could reach another score of years.
+. It. DENT.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
god of May, A. ID. 1883.
II. 81 J.C. MARCY, JR,,
Notary Public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

STATE or FLORIDA, County Of Duval, City of
Jacksonville, SIS:
Benjamin Upton, of Baldwin, being duly
sworn, deposes and says that on or about tho
10th day Of March, 1883, he called on Prof
A. j. Dexter at his office, No. 20 Laura street,
in the city of jacksonville, suffering great
main from dyspepsia complaint no has been
afflicted with for about seven months; that
after tho doctor had rubbed him for few
moments no was entirely free from pain, and
the dcponent believes he is permanently
cured. H. UPTON.
Sworn to aud subscribed to before me this
10th day of March, 1853.
H.. :. j. c. MARCY. JR.,
Notary Public
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
A Cure OF Rheumatism OF Thirty-fou
Years Standing.

STATE OF FLORIDA, Duval County:
Personally camo before me w. NJ. Cham
bers, of DeLand, Florida, lumberman and
sawmill proprietor, who, being duly sworn,
dcposes and says: | have been afflicted with
rheumatism since was 10 years Of age, and
have been on crutches for tho past year, q
part of which time have been almost unable
to use my crutches. l have been doctored by
DIR. Gilman and others to no good effect; and
since calling on Dexter, the healer, and
undergoing his treatment for ten days,
have thrown away my crutches, and even my
cane. and have increased in weight six
pounds and am, with others, surprised al
my wonderful recovery.
w. NJ. CHAMBERS.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 10th
day of April, 1853. ID. U. FLETCHER,
H.. S.. Notary Public State at Large.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
A Case OF PnrnIysis.
STATE OF FLORIDA, County of Duval, City
of Jacksonville IS:

Malinda Thomas of tho city of Tallahas-
see, in tho state Of Florida, at present
residing with her son, Henry Thomas, of the
city of Jacksonville, being duly sworn,
deposes and says: That on or about the 10th
day of March, 1880, she was paralyzed in the
left side from the head down, from the effects
of which she lost the use of her left side and
contracted spasmodic commissions. Deponent
further says that she has been under the
treatment Of three physicians in Tallahassee.
That on or about the 9th day of February,
1888 she called on Prof A.. j. Dexter, at his
office, No. 90 Laura street. Jacksonville, for
treatment. That after tho Professor had
nibbed the afflicted parts for short time she
could use the paralyzed parts as good as she
ever did, and the deponent further said that
she has not had any attack Of spasmodic con-
vulsions since she has been under the Profess
sor's treatment. MALINDA THOMAS.
Sworn to and subscribed before this 10th day
of February, 1883.
[seall J. G. MARCY, JR,, Notary Public
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

have been an invalid for fifteen years, and
totally deaf in my left ear for twelve years.
About tho 2Dth of March last I consulted
Dexter, the healer, and after he had rubbed
the side of my face twice my hearing was
restored, and under his treatment my general
health is greatly improved, and | feel will
shortly DO positively cured. Deponent fur
ther says that on her forehead was an oxcres.
cence which she feared would eventually
prove to DO cancer, which was entirely
removed by Dexter, the healer, by one rub.
binP without causing any pain or drawing
blood. LAURA NJ. LEsEsNE,
Sworn TO and subscribed refore mo this 10th
day of April, A. ID. 1888
l.. s. ID. L. FLETCHER.
Notary Public State at Largo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
What MIR. Wheeler snys Under Oath
About Dexter.

STATE OF FLORIDA, County of Duval
Personally appeared before me w. w.
Wheeler who, being duly sworn, says that
four and ono-half years he has been suffering
with anchylosis Of the knee joint and inAam-
matory rheumatism, and had to use crutchGs
all the time, and also an iron brace running
from tho hip joint 10 the ankle. Hearing SO
much about Dexter, had several talks with
him, and ut last we made an agreement that
if he could make me walk in two weeks with
out crutChcs or brace | was to pay him 500
if he did not ho was to pay the same
amount to st. Luke's hospital. The money
was deposited with the editor OF the
Times Union, After the first rubbing by Dex-
ter was able, after ten minutes rubbing to
walk out of his Office without crutches, and
in six days from the first treatment gave up
my iron brace as unnecessary. In ten days
was enabled to walk up the Times Union stairs
without crutches or brace, aud requested the
editor TO pay over the money to Dexter, as
his agreement had been fully complied with,
and felt more than satisfied. / now am en-
sbled to attend to my business and think my
cure is wond eriul. and can recommend Dex-
ter TO tho suffering and afflicted.
W. w. WHEELER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me April
20, \. d., 1853.
l.. S. j. c. MARCY, JR.,
Notary Public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

SNEts
Some time ago the Times Union consented
to hold a ferlet OF 500 put up by Prof A.
j. Dexter in favor of the st. Luke's hospital.
The conditions looked very favorable for the
chances of the hospitol, and we accepted the
stake principally on that account. Mr.. w.
w. Wheeler, of this city, has been cripple
for four and half years, wearing iron braces
upon his stifloncd limb and moving about
upon crutches. He has spent 81 900 in vain
efforts to get cured. Mr.. Wheeler is a per-
fectly well-known and reliable gentleman, a
man of means, and by occupation u contractor
and builder. What he says is entirely trust
worthy. More than this, the writer came to
the city to reside in June, 1880, and remom-
bers that Mr.. Wheeler has been a cripple
moving upon crutches over since that time.
Prof Dexter, who has wrought some rather
surprising cures in this place, picked Mr..
Wheeler out as n good subject to work his
cures upon, and thereby establish his ability
as a healer. He promised TO make Mr..
Wheeler walk without brace or crutch
within two weeks time for $780, and he put
up forfeit of 800 himself, to be paid to ST..
Luke's hospital if he failed.
Yesterday he came into the Tines Union
office with Mr.. Wheeler, that gentleman be-
| ing without crutch or brace. They walked
up two flights of stairs to the editorial rooms,
and Mr.. Wheeler showed the professors re-
ceipt for the fee which he had paid him.
| Tho two weeks were not yet expired,
and Mr.. Wheeler exhibited 70 us his
| ability to walk without q cane oven. His
complaint was rheumatism, and when Prof.
Dexter began treating him his stiff knee was
five inches larger than the other one Now
it is about quarter of an inch smaller. We
have paid the professors forfeit back to him.
Mr. Wheeler has walked down town twice
this week without his crutches The public
may draw such conclusions as these facts may
| nd lx- hn oh iu aNat.
ment of unvarniAhed facts.-FiOrida Times.
| Ifu;uu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

Professor Dexter added fresh laurels to his
crown yesterday afternoon. j. S. Monroe,
who is stopping at the st. Johns House, in
this city, has been completely paralyzed for
two years. Yesterday afternoon no was taken
around to 20 Laura street in an invalld's
chair, andlwas carried up stairs. The Profess
sor operated upon him. and, to the surprise of
tho patient, he was able to walk back to his
hotel without any assistance whatever. Hun
dreds of citizens saw the gentleman depart
for his home. aud can bear witness to the
Professors skill as a healer.-ItmeS. Union,
ApriL A. 1888
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Cured or Paralysis.
STATE OF FLORIDA, County of Duval, City
of Jacksonville, So:

STATE OF FLORIDA, County of Duval, City
of Jacksonville, IS:
Francis Robinson, of Mandrian, being
duly sworn, dcposes and says that on or about
Feb. /, 1888, she was paralyzed in the
right arm and hand, from the effects of which
she lost the use of her arm and hand. She
could not lift the slightest article. Depo-
nent further says that on or about the oath
day of February, 1888, she called on Prof.
Dexter at his Office, No. 20 Lama street, in
the city of jacksonville, for treatment that
after the professor had rubbed her hand for q
few minutes she could and did bend her hand
and use it as good as she ever did; that she
could and did pick up two heavy chairs; that
sho could and did button and unbutton her
dress, thing she could not do since she was
paralyzed; deponent further swears that she
believes she is entirely cured.
FRANCIS ROBINSON.
Deponent signs this with her paralyzcd
hand.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Gath
day Of February, 1888.
j. G. MARCY, JR., Notary Public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Throat Restored.

STATE OF FLORIDA, County Of Duval:
Personally appeared before mo John A..
Howard, who, being duly sworn, deposes and
says: | was struck on the windpipo with u
foul base ball and knocked senseless. l
could not speak so as to be understood when
l went to Dexter, the healer who touched
my throat, and instantly l could talk as we'll
as ever.
This can be verified by calling at the
Forsyth house, corner Forsyth and Laura
streets. JOIN A. HOWARD.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
18th day of April, A. ID. 1883.
l., 5. d. y. FLETCHER,
Notary Public State at Large.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
DEXTER IN FLORIDA.
No Healer Before tho Public with Such a
Record.
A wonderful Career Of Success I'm the
Land OF Flowers.
Ernm ninYor Iohnson.

Thsis to certify that l have been &C.
ouainted with Prof. A. j. Dexter the past
winter, and he has accomplished somo moro
wonderful cures in our city, and can recom-
mend him to the public as person that can
be dcpended upon. G. T.. JOHNSON.
Mayor ST. Augustine.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, juno II, 1855.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Affidavit OF One Cured of Rheumatism
and White Swelling.

STATE OF FLORIDA, Duval County:
John Abbott, aged "a years, Of New
Smyrna, Florida, came before me and was
duly sworn, and says: 81 have had rheuma-
tism since was 10 years of age, and now,
after eight days of Doxter's treatment, am
surprised at my recovery" Also says: Had
been compelled to use crutches before taking
Dextor's treatment, and had during which
time white swelling Of the knees.
JOHN II. ABBOTT.
Sworn and subscribed to before me April
10, 1888. J. &. MARCY, JR.,
IL. <. Notary Public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Consumption Cured In Less Than On
Month,

STATE OF FLORIDA, County of Duval
On this day personally appeared before me
Benjamin Greene, who, being duly sworn,
depOses as follows; l have been suffering for
some time with rapid consumption and heart
disease, and dor two months previous to the
18th of last month May | was very low.
had been treated by Drs. Gillcn and Listen,
OF Deland Fla, but their treatment had an
injurious effect upon me. Hearing OF Dr.
Dexter / came to him. and on the nth day of
May last placed myself under his care and
treatment. / began To feel benefited almost
Immediately and continued TO improve
rapidly, until now l am entirely cured, and
have recovered my usual health and feel to-
day as well as ever | did.
BENJAMIN GREEN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day of June, lS53. j. EDWARD ALLEN,
lL,s,I Notary Public State of Florida.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
j. {. MARCY, JR.
Notary Public.


Day before yesterday communication was
handed to the editor of the Tines Union,
signed Truth" and said by the reporter to
have been given him by DIR. Kenworthy, with
a request for its publication. On examine
tton it proved to be an attack on Times Union
advertiser for something stated by said ad-
vertiser in paid advertisement in our ad.
vertisng columns, and it was ordered to be
returned 10 the reporter, with instructions to
say to DR.. Kenworthy that such commune
cation should not BIO anonymous, but that if
he would sign it We would publish it. The
reason for our course is obvious. Anonymous
attacks and "oXposurcs" are Objectionable ut
best it is hiding behind newspaper to do
what one should always do upon ones own re.
sponsibility. And newspaper would enjoy,
aud would deserve to enjoy, but very little
patronage if ii allowed the free use of its col
umns to anonymous attacks upon advertisers
for statements made in their advertisements.
Times Union.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
"Tmes-Union" Endorsement.

OFFICE OF THE TIMES UNION, JACKSON
VILE FLA, June 13, 15s3,-This will intro
duce Prof Dexter, who spent the winter in
Jacksonville ana achieved remarkable sue.
cess as magnetic healer. He is liberal
advertiser pays promptly, and can BIO trusted
to fulfill any business engagement he may
make. G, II. JONES, Editor Times, Union,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Magnetism W.. sheepsLin.

When in Jacksonville Prof. Dexter cured a
patient of DR.. Kenworthy, one of the promi-
nent doctors there, as shown by the following
affidavit published at the time, 1t made DR..
Kenworthy very mad, and he addressed an
anonymous communication to the Tines
Union, which refused to publish it until the
name of the author was revealed. The atfi-
davit, the comment of the Times. Union, and
the reply of Prof. Dexter are herewith APP
pended and will explain themselves:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
REPLY OF PROF.. DEXTER,
JACKSONVILLE, April q, 1888.

To the Editor of the Times U,ou'
Noticing the remarks Of Truth in com
munication published to-day, bcgto saythat
If / ever claimed TO be ono of those gentlemen
who sported sheepskn TO prove that his
brains may be somewhere in the neighbOr-
hood that freely admit that l was either
full Of a spirit OF enthusiasm toward tho Cti-
zeus Of your city for their kind reception of
nc, or was otherwise carried away by the ap-
plause Of tho sick and afflicted who Woro
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

TALK about curiosities" said citizen yes
terday, III you want to SEQ the greatest Curl
osity shop 10 Florida go up aud SEQ DeXter's,
that athletic young doctor on Laura street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

STATE OF FLORIDA, County of Duval, City of
JaCSsonYille. 81.

John Stephens, Of East Jacksonville, being
duly sworn, deposes and says that on or about
January LIST, 1881, he contracted fstula anio.
and has had it for over two years. Consulted
DIR. Kenworthy, of the City of Jacksonville
and he said that it must be cut that on or
about the tenth day of February, 1883 he
called on Prof Dexter at his Office No. 90
Laura street, for treatment and after the
doctor had treated him for short time the
tistula vanished without being cut or losing
blood, and doponent swears that he has no
signs of it. JOHN STEPHENS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the
twelfth day Of March, 1888.
[Seal.l j. c. MARCY, JR.
NotarY Public.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

TO y. ma, z TO $ y. IN. Sundays,
10 40 IIi3O II. m. only.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

A Case or Deafness or Twelve Years Cured
STATE or FLORIDA, Duval County;
Before me personally came Laura M. 10.
sesnc, who, lnmp duly sworn, deposes aud
says; 1 am resident of Lake City, Fla. l
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-24
CURIOyI1IES or TRADE.

The demand for eye-stones has fallen
off very largely, but they are kept still
and sold in considerable quantities. The
eye-stone will clear the eye. There is
no doubt about that, but its movements
are regulated by its shape and by for
nation on the flat side or base of the
stone similar to o blade in turbine
water-wheel. The whole resembles
shell just beguu--before the cavity was
formed, If shells we're SO formed, but
are not. The stone is composed of lime,
aud vinegar or any acid by its action
upon it causes motion. The stones are
found on the seashore on the Pacific
coast. Sailors gather them bythe quart
and vend in trade centers. The price is
10 cents.
Bookstores are also called for, not
the kind known to seal rings and sleeve
buttons, but glass ston IS or beads of the
COlOT Vi DlOOf, uuIh Teu. 1uebe are WOfu
to prevent the nose-bloed, although the
old plan to prevent, namely, to keep the
nose out of other persons business, is
in use still and works well. With u
string through the glass bead and the
string around the owners neck the La
bility to nose-bleed is removed. The
bookstores, some of them, come from
Germany.
Rattlesnake oil will mlimber Joints
afflicted with certain lamenesses, as all
other oils OR preparations will. 1t is
called for often, and the buyers may get
rattlesnake oil and they may not. II is
said to be business of considerable i'm
portance in North Carolina to capture
rattlesnakes and from the fat to produce
the oil. At all events, rattle snake oil is
sold, and it is supposed to care marvel
cusly. Skunk oil is another cure-all for
certain maladies. --Providts1c (R. II
| Journal.