The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-05-05

lLdSC Week We puDllSne0 the IOllOW-
ing article concerning mineral well
on the premises of Maj. J. F. Harris,s
in this place. The figures showing
the constituent elements of the min
eral properties as revealed by the
analysis were not correct, the periods
being put in the wrong place, a fact
which was not detected when the proof
was read. Desiring to give it correct
we reprint it together with some fur
ther comments on the subject Of min
eral waters and their value in the
treatment of certain diseases.]
It has been known for some time
that Henderson is rich in mineral
springs surrounding, and adjacent to
it, the waters of which are recognized
and freely used for their health giving
properties. And now must be added
to these mineral we'll the beneficial
effects Of which have for years been
marked upon those who have been
drinking the water. Our esteemed
townsman Maj. J. F. Harris is the
fortunate possessor of this piece of
property and the causes Of his remark
able preservation, elastic step and
buoyant spirits for man Of his age
are no longer secrets. The well in
question is on his residence lot on
Breckenridge street and it has always
been noted for its pure and wholesome
qualities and the peculiar effects it
had upon persons drinking it. Con-
WINGED that the water contained valu-
able properties it was analysed and
the result was even more surprising
than had been expected. The analysis
was made by DR.. H. B. Battle, of
the North Carolina Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station, and shows the water
to contain the following:
One United States gallon on evapora-
ton contains
Solids, 4O.625 grains
Consisting principally of
Calcium Carbonate, 1888
Iron and Alumnia Oxide, 4.375
Potassium Sulphate, 5.567
Potassium Chloride. 5000
Sodium Chloride, 13.400
Magnesium Chloride, 5.345
Iron Carbonate, 4.105
This is stronger analysis than can
be shown by many waters that have
built up quite a reputation, while the
constituent parts are valuable in the
main. The water has for years been
recognized as tonic and appetizer and
aid to digestion, while it acts freely as
diuretic as well. In cases of dys-
pepsia and kidney troubles it has been
found especially beneficial and is rec
commended for such. With desire to
more thoroughly test the water and
to give his friends the benefit of the
same, Maj. Harris will give it to any
who will send for it. He does moi
blindly suggest that people should use
this water for it is we'll known by our
local physicians, who keep abreast
with the advanced ideas in Materia
Medica in Europe and America, that
the Potassium Salts are used in the
treatment ofacute govt andrheumatism.
It is diuretic without increasing the
! volume of water, and diminishes the
acidity of the urine. In uric acid calculus
Of the kidneys or bladder these Salts
have been also employed to cause
actual solution of the concretions.
Calcium or Lime plays an important
part and is used as specific remedy
in ricketts,, scrofulous disease, ofglard
and phthisis. It is also indeed a genera
gastric sedative of value especially in
acid dyspepsia. Magnesia is mild
painless, non-nauseating purgative. Il
is excreted chiefly by the kidneys
rendering the urine more abundant
and less acid. Iron increases the rich
ness of the blood, and is one Of the
most important minerals in we'll known
springs of Europe and America. Then
we suggest its use to persons who are
troubled with any complaint for which
mineral waters of the kind are recon-
mended.