The herald., 1894-08-05
YOUNG CLUB MAN REFORMED.
He Does Not Join Church, but Is
Saved Nevertheless.
Good Advice Follow wsd-The Difficulty
Is to Make Horse Drink when
Yoa Have Lsd Him to the
Water He Drank
Heavily.

6AN Francisco, CAL, June. -Oue OF the best
known young club men in the city has been re-
formed. He has, he says, been saved. and is
neither ashamed OF the date of the occurrence
nor the means which brought it about
For wears he has been noted 'man about
town" In 1883 his father. one OF the wealth
| lest ZEN in the city, died. and the young man
| finding himself practically sole owner of an
| immense estste started the ball rolling at tip
top speed. Nothing was too good; no company
was too rapid for his pace. But whilst his
money did not give out his health did, and the
wild career had to stop Indeed, as matter of
fact six months ago there seemed to be very
small margin between himself and the grave.
His asso ciates spoke of him as "poor Charlie"
and whenever he was driven past, scarcely able
to sit up, some erstwhile convivial friend would
murmur, "Too bad that Charlie is SO Ill; he was
such good fellow"
But that ia all changed A couple of months
ago, feeling little better than usual, he
strolled out and sat down for a few moment in
Union square. He was the cynosure of all
eyes-wesk, sunken eyes and cheeks, and trem-
bling limbs. Presently anfolder msn-one of
the men in high plac Is in the railroad-who
was passing, saw him as he was crossing the
square, and went over and joined him. The
two chatted for quite long time, the railiosd
man apparently getting more earnest all the
time, They stayed together fully half an hour,
and then the young man, leaning pretty heav-
lily on the elder mans arm. walked over to-
wards the corner of Powell and Gesry streets.
1t was so strange sight to see the broken down
club man walking that q reporter, who had
been watching the proceedings, followed them.
At Geary street they took a south bound Powell
street car, and went to the Market street termi.
nus Of that line. Not word was spoken by
either on the way, and in stepping out of the
car the elder man offered his arm again, which
was gratefully accepted. Up Market street
thsy turned, and when they got opposite a
white building almost opposite Fifth street,
they halted. Then there was few moments
more anxious conversation. They railroad man
was evidently trying to persuade the younger
to do something he did not wish to. Eventual
ly they turned and entered the white building.
1t was the Hudson Medical Inststute, 1882
Market street. the well known Institute of San
Francisco, CAL. and soon the elderly man ap
peared alone
He was approached by the reporter and come
questions were put to him as to the state OF the
young club mans health. 'pve just saved his
life" he said. II have induced him to 20 to
the HudIon edical institute, and the special.
lists there say it's not too late to save him. and
have the fullest confidence in them. l don't
think 1 ever knew OF a worse case than Char
ueF, ne continued, "Dut We Eeen That Great
Huydan' of theirs work such miracles that be.
lieved that If I could get him there all would
yet be WELL" Well, he's there, and Pll chance
the result.
1t was some time before the younger man ap-
peared and when he did 1t was only to step
into hack to be driven to the club. 1t was
noticed, however, that he was driv en- to the in
stitute regularly every day for some time then
he began to walk there, and it was evident that
he was becoming stronger. A few months ago
he went to San Diego, and last night, in cele-
braton Of his return, he gave dinner to half a
score OF his old friends. He looked the picture
of perfect health as he sat at the head OF the
splendidly appointed and handsomely decor
ated table.
In replying to congratuatory speech made
by one OF his guests. amongst other things he
said; 'You all know how debauched was
no memory, no courage no appetite, and. in a
word, no manhood Left" and extending his
right hand towards the railroad man who sat
on his right, he taid, ''This Is the friend who
induced mo to go to where was completely
cured. but have an other friend TO thank, and
that is this" and he pointed to handsome de-
sign at the end of the banquet hall, where,
worked in white and pink rosee, was the motto
The Great Hudyan." ~ will add my testi-
monial so that all who want to read 1t may 60
to the institute and get 1t free" 1t was nearly
midnight before all The congratulations and
| speech. mas King had been ompleted