The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

The Memphis Commercial Appeal says: Judging from the statistics which report an average of at least 50 per cent Of deaths among delirinm tremens patients treated at hospitals, the James Sanato- rum of this city justly feels proud of it's record in treating such cases They claim that although they have had patients come to them In the last stages of delir- ium tremens, they do not lose one out of a hundred such cases, thus proving their treatment great restorative. The fol- lowing testimonial from one who came to the James Sanatorium more dead than alive speaks well for their success in treating such cases:
 James sanatorium: Gentlemen-It af- fords me great pleasure to inform you that | have not touched a drop of intoXi- eating liquors since l took your treat ment at the James Sanatorium in 1903 just three years ago. My vocabulary Of words Is altogether inadequate to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful benefits derived from your treatment.
 I consider the James Sanatorium one of the grandest institutions i'll the world. Now 1 feel like a new man, enjoy life, am capable of transacting business with a clear, level head, am in good health and buoyant spirits, and am a pleasure to my family and friends whereas before l was seemingly a hopeless wreck of humanity. saw that I was losing on every hand. realized how the monster-strong drink was gripping me in it's clutches tighter and tighter all the while, but how to shuffle off this monster was banllng my most strenuous efforts.
 In vain did my dear family plead with me to abstain from it. In vain did l make resolve after resolve to resist the tempta- tion but those resolutions were no sooner made than broken. My will power was shattered stability of mind and purpose was becoming a thing of the past, and my appetite for drink was unsuitable.
 My physicians told me if I did not stop 1t would soon kill me. At last, while in a state of delirium tremens. some Of my friends carried me to your most wonder ful institution, where l took q full course of treatment and was completely cured. My friends and neighbors can testify to this fact If 1t were in my power to do so l wouldn't exchange the benefits that l have derived from the treatment for miles of gold. Only redeemed drunkard can fully appreciate my situation
 Your sanatorium is unquestionably ono of the greatest blessings imaginable to our country The remembrance of my stay there will always be source of in expfessibe pleasure to me, for then ana there was saved from a drunkard' $ grave, to which you know is a horrible thing to contemplate. There Is an air of mutual sympathy that seems to peryade the atmosphere of the surroundings and there Is no dis tlnction made between the rich and the poor the educated and the uneducated, the banker and the farmer-all share equal privileges and are treated with equal courtesy.
 It Is one of my greatest delights to speak of the sanatorium In the highest terms of praise to men who indulge in the ruinous habit of drink When a per son who is addicted to drinking finds a difficulty in abstaining from 1t of his own free will then without further delay he should take the treatment, which will en- tirelv destroy the taste and desire for 1t. He should not wait until he Is on the very brink of ruin, as l did
 My advice to all boys and young men is to never take the first drink; but if you have made that sad mistake, beware of the others that follow, for each drink Is as a link of huge chain that will fasten I you securely in the bondage of slavery.
 Wishing you unlimited success in your noble cause. l am, your true friend
 GEORGE W, BOYKIN.
 Catehings. Miss.
 Yoe Can Be Cured at Home.
 Where it is impossible for patients to visit the James Sanatoriums they Will furnish their. specially prepared home remedies, which can be successfully used [ fin the treatment of alcoholism, drug ad- dictions, cigarette and tobacco habits, where they can have the honest eo-oper- ation of the patient.
 James, Home Remedies.
 Whisky, wine and beer habits. s......- SIP 50 Tobacco or snuff habits, ts,............... 5OO Cigarette and cigar habits s....,....,.. 5ou Hypodermic and internal remedies Tor g drug habits of all kinds specially pre- pared to meet requirements in each in- ! dlvldual case Free samples furnished drug users. Send for literature and tes- timonials Address. in confidence, Chas. : B. James, or James Sanatorium, Mem phis. Tenn: Charles C. James, sor James Sanatorium, 22l Missouri Trust Building.