The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
A CHAPTER OF LIFE.
HELD IN THE BONDS or STRONG
DRINK
And rel.aaed by n Wonderful Cure-An Old
Newspaper Man Tells His Expe-
riencs ut Keeiy Institute.


man of Norfolk quite Il number OF years
ago and wcll-known correspondent of
Virginia papers from other States since.
| is on n visit to Richmond, looking well
and hearty.
When MIR. Forest lived in Norfolk he
was looked on IS a very bright young
man. and was highly esteemed by the
newspaper fraternity. Leaving norfolk
he held CONNECTION with number OF
journals North and Northwest. and was
valued as Il good all-round newspaper
man and humorous writer.
More recently he held an editorial posi-
ton in Chicago, but. like too many oil The
profession. was of an Over-genal nature
and inclined TO c0nviyialiiy. Ills story
is an old one now-One which never fails
TO interest strangers and crafty friends.
A victim to strong drink and saved by
the double chloride of gold cure
He has recently received treatment at
the excellent Keely Institute. at Green's
boro. y. c.. and under the kindly super.
vision of President Osborn and the care
ful attentions of Drs. Durham and Rem
he sovs he is "a new man built upon the
wreck of his former self" and free from
the thraldom of the fiery liquid. re-;
stored 10 vigor of mind and body after
having nearly shattered the constitution
upon which this wonderful remedy has
rebuilt his body and renewed the spirit
of life.
In n conversation with him yesterday
the subject of so much Importance 10
him was incidentally mentioned. and the
discussion of the subject naturally fol-
lowed. In talking with him | was par
ticulnrlv struck with n feature that |
have noticed in several other graduates
OF this institution whom | have mct-his
ready willingness 10 give any testimony
likely TO do good to others VINO need
the cure. They are ever ready 10 give
their Endorsement and lend their lnnu-
ence to spread the good they believe is
being done. no matter what mortihcatlon
there may be in past remcmbrances or
tie modcsty they may feel IN relating
their own experiences
Mr. Forest Is no exception 70 this rule,
and talks not only interestingly. but very
gratefully. OF his visit 10 Greensboro and
the friendly treatment he received; tell
ing of remarkable cases Ot the cure OF
morphine and whisky habit. which, with
his earnest manner, would engage tie
attention Of even preiudiced mind; de
scrptions of men wrecked in mind and
body and suffering vertablc torture from
morphine pOisOn-hagalrd. thin and mis-
erable-restOred to q comfortable frame
Of mind and physical ease IN an almost
increditable short space of time, aud be
ing at once given new hope IN lie and
a sense Of its pleasures.
What was the most striking thing TO
You in your experience thereE l asked
him.
"A most marked feature of the Insti-
tute,' he replied. rs the absolute kind
ness Of everybody connected with it; the
entire absence of restraint. Fraternal
good feeling not only prevails between
the officers and patients. but among the
patients themselves. Every sympathy
seems so be aroused in the older patients
for the new conner and they receive the
most delicate attentions from them
"A common tie seems 10 bind them all,
and encouragement. that Is highly appre-
ciated by the new patient. freely goes out
to him. Then, the officers are so kind
and attentive that every patient carries
away with him a high regard for each
one Of them.
There is absolutely nothing approach
ing restraint connected with the regime
of the Institute, patients being allowed
TO come and go at will All that is re-
CURED Of them is that they report for
treatment regularly four times day
and avoid saloons. All the whisky they
desire is given them by the Physicians in
charge, and being placed upon their
honor. r man will rarely violate a few
simple rules
The accommodations are OF the nature
of a frst-class hotel, except that the
kindly sympathy and watchful care eX-
ercised over every patient, especially
when he first arrives. gives him Il very
bomc-like feeling and makes him feel as
If be were among friends
mo. sir" said Mr.. Forest ia reply to
n question. IL do not believe any power
under Heaven could have made me
sober man except the Keely cure ! was
given four injections Of double chloride
OF gold each day and took a tonic every
two hours. | WAS allowed to carry wills
Ky 70 my room. but soon had no desire
for II and have not since. 4 patient can't
tell when or how he was cured Of the
curse His appetite and digestion are
restored, and he sleeps hoalhily and is
cured, and that is all he knows or cares
TO know.
After he has finished the treatment
the first thought that arrives in his mind
after the JOY of the knowledge that he
himself is free is TO help give freedom to
others.
IAN illustration of this spirit and de-
sire 10 rescue the suffering from Gv-
ing death may be given ia Mr. w. II.
Osborn, the president of the Greensboro
Institute. who is himself a graduate Of
DIR. keely's Institute 1T Dwight. On his
dozen or more patients to get there be
tore the establishment of the Institute
al Greensboro, in which he is interested.
The number that he has aided and helped
10 get rid Of the curse in a charitable
way at Greensboro nobody but himself
knows but every person that has been
TO his lnstituse has noted the deem in
tercst be takes in every unfortunate. and
the financial consideration seems the last
one uppcrmost there.
This spirit pervades the institution.
and though there was a large number
there with me the attentions TO all were
unremtting. The doctors are men who
have taken the treatment themselves. and
appreciate the wants and needs Of every
patient. DR.. Durham, the chief physi-
clan, IS man Of rare abilities of mind
and heart, and is held in affectionate re-
gard by every one who goes there. DR..
Wren is his assistant, is also earnest in
his endeavor TO do everything for the
benefit of his patients and inspires their
esteem.
All the attendants are polite and At
tentive, and there seems to be n general
desire TO encourage and benefit the pa
tents, even the citizens showing their
appreciation by kindly words on the
street.
Mr.. W. II. Osborn | do not believe
ever loses sight of Il patient and seems
TO take an abiding interest in him. even
after he leaves the Institute. ] have had
several letters from him myself, giving