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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Prof. A. j. DEXTER,
THE WORLDS
Magnetic COnqueror of Disease,

The following comprises the ailments and diseases
which am prepared to treat and to cure: Consump-
ton. Brlghts Disease, Pneumonia, all Kidney and
Liver complaints, Paralysis, rheumatism, Govt, Gu
tarrh Asthma, Bronchitis, and all affections of the
mucous membrane Dyspepsia and all gastric annoy
ances, nervousness and nervous debility, whether
hereditary superinduced by excuses, Heart Dis
ease, all Spinal affections, Urinary complaints, Ep
eptic Fits, Spasms, St. Vitus Dance Prolupsus Uter
Varcose veins Scrofula, Eczema, Piles all diseases
ofwomen and children, Anchylosis, White Swelling,
Gotre, Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague and Inter
mittent Fever, Deafness, Weak and Sore Eyes, and
all malarlal disturbances ofthe system.
I am also prepared to successfully treat those
afflicted with the Alcoholic habit and to destroy the
appetite for liquor, and to effect of all those
diseases of special, peculiar, and dangerous char
acter,
At my Office have letters, recommendations, aud
nidavits from hundreds of Patients OF national and
local standing throughout all sections of the country
to substantiate my claims to public recognition
successful healer in every feature of disease of which
claim to conquer.
stand upon the basis which scores of the best PEG
pie of Washington whom have successfully treated
furnished me, and whose recommendations are ii
my hands or at my parlors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

Home testimony concerning the rcmarka-
BILE cures effected by Prof. A. j. Dexter,
known as the worlds magnetic conquerer of
diseases, now at $50 Thirteenth street. Is tho
best evidence of the wonderful power of this
wonderful man, and as this testimony ca n be
seen merely by calling at the above number,
IL becomes matter of the greatest impor-
lance to those suffering with disease 70 exam
inc these testimonials and consult Prof.
Dexter in order that they may be speedily
placed on the road TO recovery. Many OF tho
testimonials above referred to speak of long
suffering of patients who have been treated
by many of Washington's most skillful ply
sicans without relief and to positive relief
and cure by Prof. Dexter. They speak for
themselves, and as they give name and resi-
dence, those who prefer occular proof can
easily reach those testifying. A column or
more Of those certificates will be found in this
mornings Post.--Sunddy Herald, March ..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Miss EdNxards,. story.

A reporter of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
called at tho residence of Rev. DIR. Edwards,
of McKendree church, yesterday afternoon,
to ascertain some facts in relation to the
reported marvellous cure of an old lady by
Prof. A. j. Dexter, the magnetic healer. The
reverend gentleman was not in, but his
daughter, young lady of intelligence, said
in reply to Undergraduates eyes, sir, know
all about tho case you refer to- The old lady
is q member Of our church. She had been
afflicted with acute rheumatism for many
years, and bad tried n largo number
of practicing physicians without receiving
any benefit. We knew of the old lady's sad
condition, and when we heard of Prof. Dex-
tor mother took the old lady to his office in
our carriage. After n few visits she became
very much better and is now entirely re-
lieved of the painful disease She still takes
the professors medicine, and declares that
she would not be without it one day for any
thing in the world"
Miss Edwards described the cure in a vivid
and rather enthusiastic manner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

We learned late last night through tho
police department that contemplate scoun-
drel is travelling about tho outskirts Of the
city, representing himself as Prof, Dexter, tho
eminent specialist now located in our city.
He (the imposter), it is said, is engaged in
the despcable practice of selling poor, igno-
rant people so-caled medicine put mp in
bottles, for which he charges from 80 to s.
per bottle, with a guarantee of cure in
every case, no matter what the disease may
be. The genuine Prof. Dexter does business
in legitimate manner at his office only (seo
his advertisement elsewhere in this paper.
Anyone who calls himself Prof. Dexter that
solicits patronage from house to house is
simply an imposter. Beware of him !--Ga=ette,
Uarch 30. 1851.
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OFFICE OF THE WAsHTNGToN CHRONICLE,
432 Ninth street northwest WAsHINGToN,
d. G., April 15, 1SS4-Dr. A. J. DEXTER
Dear Sir: Should friend in Denver or Bos-
ton write me confidential letter inquiring
of you, would answer
Prof. Dexter is certainly q phenomenon.
He is genial man ofenergy and enthusiasm,
and his department is that of man of scru-
pulous integrity, all his business transactions
being square and the corners embellished
with promptness. He performs cures which
are the twin of miracles, if tho hundreds of
CALCULATIONS Of our best people who have been
under his treatment are to DO beloved
These patients of his go to him in suffering
and despair and return proclaiming Prof
Dexters power and declaring that wherein
all other medication had failed he had re-
lieved them of suffering and restored them to
the blessings of health.
In view Of what ! have seen and heard Of
you. could not SOY less than this. Very
truly, yours, a. J. @. THOMPSON,
Editor and Publisher,
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WAsHINGToN, ID. c., March 90, 1s5i-PRoF.
A. j. DEXTER-Sir: take pleasure in adding
my testimony TO the beneficial effects l am
receiving from your mode of treatment. My
case is well known to prominent physicians
here and elsewhere. Some Of note in this
city con sidered it malignant and incurable
or only palliative, but from my present rate
of local improvement l have hope of being
finally restored to the blessings of health, and
more especially do 1 feel SO whom l find so
many Others recovering This testimonial Is
given without solicitation on Prof. Dexter's
part, but for the purpose of bringing to mind
to my co-sufiering sisters rs q means of help.
l am getting very much better and will
cheerfully consult with any lady about my
case. have been kindly treated by Prof.
Dexter, and have no hesitation in recon-
mending him as an honorable physician.
Respectfully, SARA J. WARREN,
No. 1903 Fourteenth street northwest.
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Mrs Chapman Coleman was found by q
REPUBLICAN reporter at the National hotel,
and when questioned about her daughters
marvellous cure by Prof Dexter, furnished
tho following letter which she had prepared
to send to the professor:
ITO PROF. DEXTER-Dedr Sir: My daugh-
ter, Mrs. III. w. Gassaway, has been great
sufferer with rheumatism, and unable to
walk for nearly three years. During the
three weeks in which you have been treating
her she has been entirely relieved from pain.
She has been going up and down stairs for a
day or two with one crutch, and can walk
around the room by supporting herself with
canes. At the time you came to her size
could not raise herself up in bed, take one
step or stand for an instant without help.
She sleeps well, has good appetite, and is
free from pain. Accept my grateful thanks.
Yours sincerely,
MRs CHAPMAN CoTENANu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
What u Department. Lady Clerk says.

WAsHINGroN, March %, lSsi.-For nearly
three years have suffered irritation Of the
spinal nerves and nervous prostration, the
result of fall. During that time | have
been unable to walk even q short distance
without pain and intense weakness in my
back, amounting to faintness and partial
paralysis on continued motion. 1t has been
constant effort of will to keep at my desk
and do my daily work. have been treated
by physicians in d tferent parts fthe country,
and while my general health has been better
at times, tho trouble in tho spine has re-
NAMED the same. After amonth's treatment
by DIR. Dexter, find myself able to walk u
moderate distance without pain, faintness, or
much fatigue / can do II good days work,
not only without pain, but without exhaus-
ton, and my general health is improved in
every way l gladly give this testimonial
hoping that it may attract the eye Of some
one who, while suffering in similar manner
is as hopeless of cure as l was a month ago.
My name and address can DO obtained from
DR.. Dexter
NOrE.-Ladies will furnish tho name Of
the above lady patron to any one who will
call ut my ollico. A. j. DEXTER.
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Slammed with the Quality OF Truth.

OFFICE Ole The CAPITAL, 1920 Pennsylvania
avenue-WAsHINGToN, d, c., April 10, 1854
PROF. A. ]. DEXTER, 500 18th street-Dear
achieved in the practice of animal magnetism
during tho short time you have resided in
this city has become subject of general
comment. Some there are no doubt who de-
clare with that emphasis so frequently born
of ignorance that you arc an imposter and
not deserving of respectable consideration,
But the numerous aiiidavits you have given
to the public. through tho press, of people
whose regulations for integrity is beyond
question should close the mouths of those
who, without Investigation, are so alert to de-
cry any practice not generally recognized by
regular schools. The theory OF animal
magnetism and its application as a curative
power, are not new, 1t was first brought
into notice, / believe, in 1775 by Mesmer, a
graduate in medicine from Vienna, who
three years later removed to Paris. His
success in the treatment of afflicted human
ity soon established for him so great repu-
tation, and the number of his patients in
creased with such rapidity, that he found it
impossible in short while TO give to each
one his personal attention, and he was finally
compelled to invent a huge magnetic tub,
which was filled with water and charged
with electricity. Around this tub he seated
his patients, and with this aid the necessity
for personal applications WAS lessened. The
French government, in recognition of his great
discovery of animal magnetism, offered him a
yearly pension of 10000 liyres and a certain
sum for the establishment Of a hospital, on
condition that he should teach his doctrine
to some persons, of whom three should be
selected by the government. This offer he
refused, but his friends, DESTROYS Of giving
him some lasting pecuniary reward for his
discoveries, proposed that classes should be
formed of pupils whom he should instruct in
animal magnetism, each pupil to pay 100
liyTes IS tuition fec and bind himself not to
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21
Letters by the Thousand.

In our advertising columns appears tho
portrait of gentleman who is widely known
for his ability rs magnetic healer aud if af
fdavits by the hundred and letters by the
thousand from persons who have been cured
under his treatment are any proof, he cor
tainly is possessed of wonderful powers. As
aguarautee OF good faith he offers the sum Of
$4,000, to DO gwen to the poor Of Washing
ton, if any of tho letters or alidavits he pre-
sents shall be found otherwise than true or as
represented. TO tho afflicted his coming will
be an interesting event. lle has taken
rooms at $50 Thirteenth street. All he asks
is that he DO given tral.--The National
Republican, January 30, 1854.
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THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, April H.
Dear Sir; Tho many testimonials which sou
presented to me on your arrival in this city
from prominent newspaper men in the west
have been since found none too strong, and
although it seems superhuous for me to do sol
with pleasure | add my name to the number
who commend you for your remarkable abil-
ity as healer, and for your honorable and
square dealing in the large business transac-
lions you have so far had with this Office
| confess to q good deal of surprise at the
large array of reliable persons who have been
cured through your fundamentally. Some
of these are known to me personally, and
their testimony cannot fail to carry conyic-
ton.
Very truly, SAM'L w. CURNDEN,
Prof. A. j. DEXTER, business Manager.
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d. c.. MONDAY MORNING, 81, SUPPLEMENT

teach Others These classes paid him in all
100000 livres and among his pupils were
Lafayette, D'Espremenil, tho Marquis do
Puysigur and Dr. " Eslon. The latter, who
was physician to the kings brother, used this
system in his practice and made n large for
tune by its means. While members of the
medical profession with few exceptions, have
always opposed tho claims of animal magnet
ism and mosmerism, supporters have been
found among such mon of eminent learning
as Laplacc, Cuvier Agassiz, Hufeland, Sir
VIM. Hamilton, DIR. Herbert Mayo, and Prof.
Edward Hitchcock.
The earnostness with which those who
have received your treatment speak of your
ability to euro stamps their assertions with
the quality of truth.
May your success continue, and your
patients so increase in number that like
Mesmer you will soon havo to erect an inn
| mense tub to assist you in your practice.
Yours truly, G. L. McKEAN,
Business Manager.
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Business Integrity and Medical Success
VOuched for,

OFFICE EVENING CRITIC, WASHINGTON,
d. O., April Is, l5Si.-PRoF. DEXTER: In all
our experience we have never had more
pleasant business relations with any one than
with you. Your bills have been promptly
met generally paid in advance, and your
business transactions have all been liberal,
upright, and honorable.
have seen many testimonials from your
patients, many of whom | know, aud all OF
whom speak in the highest terms of your
wonderful cures, and give you all praise. Ono
of your patients L know personally and can
vouch for the efficacy of your treatment in
her case, She has been an invalid for years
and has tried many eminent physicians with
out benefit, Under your treatment she has
improved rapidly, and is to-day nearly we'll
woman. From my own observation in this
case, and from the many testimonials | have
seen from eminent persons, | have no hesita.
tion in recommending you to all suffering
from disease. Yours truly,
NJ ID. HELM,
Business Manager,
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McIxendreo Chapel Convinced.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April s, 1ss4.-PRoF.
DEXTER: | want to thank you for what you
have done in Mrs. Jackets case. She had
suffered for eight years with rheumatism,
and had tried doctors and medicines without
number, and until l brought her to you
had received no permanent relief. She now
feels better than at any time for years, and
says she believes she would have died with
out your treatment, and advises all who suffer
with rheumatism to go to you at once. L
have also to thank you for your generosity in
treating her gratis, as she is poor. having
spent her little all for medicines and doctors
fees Yours, respectfully, MRS. EDWARDS,
Wife of Rev. DIR. Edwards pastor McKendree
Chapel, Residence OIL Mass. ave-, City.
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Every Reply Favorable.

OFFICE OF THE SUNDAY GAZETTE, WASH
INGToN, ID. c., April 12, 1sSi-PRoF.
DEXTER-Dear Sir: Upon your arrival in this
city some weeks since you submitted to me
testimonials from reputable newspaper men
in Minnesota and Florida as to your character
and standing. 1 endeavored in my own way
to ascertain the truth concerning you and
your business, and now, in reply to an inquiry
on your part, / have this to say: In every
instance when l have written to people
concerning you the reply has been favorable
to you.
from residents of this city have every reason
to believe are genuine.
Very respectfully, T. G. MORROW,
Editor and Publisher the Sunday Gazette.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

WAsUINGTON, ID. C., March &, 1sS4-PRoF.
A. j. DEXrER-Dedr Sir: l have been treated
by Drs. Lincoln Miller, Baynes, and Marian
in the last nine years without receiving any
benefit My trouble was anchylosis ofthe knee,
brought ON by intammatory rheumatism.
After having received seven treatments OF
you, my knee is partially moving, all pain
gone, and should / receive no more benefit, |
consider my recovery thus far very wonder
full. My general health, which was poor, is
greatly improved. Ny husband is connected
with the DAILY REPUBLICAN, as a cOmpOsitor.
Mrs. NJ. HARTFORD,
1875 Massachusetts aVenuo northeast.
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What Every one ELSE Saws.

OFFICE OF "THE CAPITAL" 1420 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, opposite Wizards hotel, WASH
INGToN, ID. c., April IL, 1SSl-PRoF. A. j.
DEXTER, Cty-Dear Sir: 1t gives me great
pleasure to state that during your sojourn
hero as healer of the afflicted our relations
have always been of the pleasantest nature;
that your promptness in paying your obliga-
tions which have been large, commends you
as business man of integrity, and u gentle
man worthy of full recognition wherever your
duties may call you.
The cures you have effected here of people
of local and national prominence, indorses
you as true healer Of the afflicted and what
you claim to be.
Yours truly, G. i. McKEAN,.
Ruainpsa Mannuar
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-21

Attention is invited to tho certificates Of
additional wonderful cures by Prof A. J.
Dexter since his location in this city, which
appear on tho third page of this paper. 1t Is
said that certain quacks in the suburbs aro
trying to trade upon tho Professors great
reputation by representing themselves as DIR.
Dexter, selling bottles of medicine and so on.
The public should be warned that Prof. DeS-
ter has but one Office on Thirteenth street,
where he can always be found at the pub
lished hours, and his features ought to be
familiar from his portraits.-Smday Herald,
Nm oh RI
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From n Daughter or Ex-Gov. Crlttenden,
or Kentucky.

NATIONAL HOTEL, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
April 10, 1S94--To PROF. DEXTER-Dedr Sir
My daughter, Mrs. IL. w. Gassaway, has
been a great sufferer with rheumatism, and
unable to walk for nearly three years. Dur
ing the three weeks in which you have been
treating her she has been entirely relieved
from pain. She has been going up and down
stairs for day or two with one crutch, and
can walk around the room by supporting her
self with canes. At tho time you came to SEQ
her she could not raise herself up in bed, take
She sleeps well, has good appetite, and is
free from pain. Accept my grateful thanks.
Yours sincerely, MRS. CHAPLAIN COLEMAN
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More Than MarveiousIy successful,

Prof. A. j. Dexter has boon more than
marvelously successful in his physical and
physiological treatments at tho national capt.
tai. Not only has he successfully cured tho
ordinary subjects undor his care, but has
gone further, and in respect of his cures has
within the past week called into perfect
health Mrs. Ca,lislo, tho first lady OF Amor-
lea, being the vito Of tho speaker of the
house of representatives OF tho United
States; Gen. Dent, Mr., Douglas, tho we'll
known journalist and host OF other
patients. Tho professor is eminent in every
respect, and especially prominent in the fact
that he never G,tcmpgga C.g9 that ~ dQSS
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No ouestion of TIis skill.

OFFICE OF THE WAsuINGToN PosT, WASH
1NGToN, d. c., April IL, 1Ssd.-PRoF. A. j.
DEXTER: take pleasure in saying that,
based upon credentials from the conductors
of well-known newspapers, presented to us
on your arrival in this city, we willingly
accepted your advertisements and have found
you prompt in the settlement of your bills.
From the character of the testimonials OK
hibited by you from residents of this city
who would not lend themselves to a deception
Of the public there can DO no question Of your
skill. That these testimonials are genuine
we have taken pains to assure ourselves.
Respectfully, STILsoN HUTcHINs,
Publisher of the Washington Post.
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OFFICE OF THE WAsHINGToN CHRONICLE.
932 Ninth street northwest, p. o. box 30,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April II, 1SS4.-DR. A.
j. DEXTER-Dear Sir: If you deal as squarely
and promptly with all the newspapers as we
the "petted child" of the American press
from Maine to California before you reach
your first gray hair. And if all the folks
whom you doctor tell the truth about you
and we have no doubt OF it, your cures are
miraculous and wonderful. If the world had
few millions of wide-awake men of energy
like yourself it would move along without
half as many troublesome ups and downs.
Hastily yours, j. q. THOMPSON & Co.
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ceased, not to return. and feel stronger and
better in every way. have had absolutely
no pain in my head nor anywhere else since
the first five moments OF treatment. This is
tho exact truth. hope others who see this
statement may be fortunate enough to DO
enabled to try the same treatment, for, from
experience, know how terrible is the suffer-
ing and how great tho relief. II is TO my
suffering sisters address these few limos.
JEANETTE II. SHARRER,
sos Twenty-Grst street northwest
(Mrs Sharror is the wife Of Lieut.. Sharrer,
U. S. Navy.)
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Where others Fail L succeed.

MARCH Z, 1S8l.-PRoF. A. J. DEXTER--
Dear Sir: For over two years l have suffered
with govt and rheumatism, during which
time have not been able to eat or sleep.
have been treated by DIR. Parsons with his
electrical appliances without receiving any
help; also by homo physicians, but without
benefit. When / camo to you l was without
hope, but after being under your treatment
seven days l can now sleep soundly, eat
heartily, and suffer no pain; am improving
wonderfully under your treatment. and
think you great healer.
MRS. ELIZABETH Cox,
1921 S Street, West Washington.
]. P. Cox, Stationery Engraver, Pa. ave.,
bet 18th and 14th SITS.
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To All suffering From Neuralgia Pain.

WAsHINGToN D, c., March 90, lssi.-To
ladies who suffer from neuralgia pains aud
headach os, l would like to give my expert
ence with Prof. Dexter's treatment. l came
here suffering with one of my neuralgia sick
headaches, with which | have been afflicted
seven years. They came on regularly every
two weeks and lasted throe days and nights
without cessation. have been treated by
various doctors of various schools of medi
cine. and until now have found no permanen
relief; but since tho first five minutes of
treatment by Prof. Dexter the pain has
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ReIierIng Medlclnr-nlhden Humanity

Prof. Dexter presents fresh lot of testl-
monisIs to his skill and efficiency as u healer
in this mornings Peterborough from their
character and extent to convince the most
incredulous that, however unaccountsble his
peculiar gift" may be- it is nevertheless
possessed by him, and can be used in reIiov-
ing medicine-ridden humanity of tho tor
lures of neuralgia and rheumatism. We do
not know that the professor attempts to nc
count for his qualifications in this line. He
finds satisfaction and profit enough in pos
sessing and using them.---Irsi, iprH IL.
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WASHINGTON, bTnrch 90, 1Ssi-PRoF. DEx-
TER--Dedr Sir! l have been troubled with
consumption of the lungs for fifteen years.
When came to you was troubles with hem
as incurable. After receiving six treatments
from you l am entirely we'll, aud never en-
joyed better health in my life. 1 cannot
thank you too much for what you have done
for me.
Respectfully yours. -.
This lady's name and address can be OBJ
tanned at my office.
will give 100000 to tho poor of Washing
ton if tho above account be not genuine.
PROF, A. j, DEXTER.