BLACK BARREN 
J3PSIHG ¥AT EE 
A Powerful Tonic, Diuretic and Diaphoretic. 
ghly recommended by the Medical Faculty as a use- 
ful and remarkably successful remedy for Bright’s Dis- 
ease of the Kidneys, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Drop- 
sy, Diabetes, Brick Dust Deposit, Nervous Debility, and 
all Diseases of the Kidney and Bladder, Neuralgia, Rheu- 
matism, and all pains arising from a disordered state of 
the Liver and Stomach. 
Brink from three to five glasses daily, before eating, or 
when thirsty. If too much action is produced on the 
Kidneys or Skin, reduce the quantity. 
!> Put no ice in the water, but keep it cool. The water 
contains, as far as developed, by an analysis made by 
Prof. Rand and others. Silicic Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Sul- 
phate of Magnesia, lodine, and Carbonic Acid Gas. 
DIRECTIONS. 
REFERENCES. 
We call the attention of the public to the following named 
persons who have been cured of the diseases above mentioned, 
lion. Wm. E. Lehman, Nervous Dyspepsia, 112 South Twentieth Street. 
Hon. W. H. Vogdes, Diarrhoea and Kidney Disease, 513 North Seventh St. 
T. B. Pugh, Kidney Disease, La Pierre House, 
J. M. Stocker, Bright’s Disease of Kidney, 129 North Twentieth Street. 
J. P. Laffin, “ 1 “ “ 1518 Mervine Street. 
Alex. P. Blair, Liver and Kidney Disease, 2018 Market Street. 
J. K. Kingsley, Nervous Dyspepsia, Proprietor Continental Hotel. 
Samuel Hood, Kidney Disease, 1635 Arch Street. 
James Rountree, Stomach, Liver and Kidney Dlseiuse, 1906 Market St. 
C. G. Baugh, Billious Affection, 1918 Market Street; 
Hon. And’w K. Hay, 31 North Front Street. 
A. B. Warden, 1029 Chestnut Street. 
T. Carrick, 1905 Market Street. 
A. E. Stephens, 1102 Walnut Street. 
B. W. Hayes, 723 & 725 Market Street, 
J. W. Carpenter, Kidney Disease, French’s Hotel, New York, 
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PRINCIPAL DEPOT OP THE 
BLACK BARREN SPRING 00. 
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MARSHALL & EDWARDS, 
WHOLESALE DETCGISTS, » 
1301 and 1303 Market Street, Philadelphia.' 
I. n *— I. a 4 gh %shrk barren Spring 
Is located in the Southern part of Pennsylvania, one mile North- 
east of the Susquehanna River, where it crosses the Maryland line, 
in an elevated country, free from endemic diseases, and particularly 
attractive to the invalid seeking Summer rest, or to the over-work- 
ed citizen, who, in addition to a healthful resort, requires facilities 
for sport and recreation. The Philadelphia and Baltimore Central 
Rail Road makes it easy of access, and enables the man of business 
to enjoy its retirement with the consciousness that he is not too 
remote to be reached if needed at home, or to join his family from 
time to time, as days of leisure present themselves to his busy life. 
The accommodations may be possibly too primitive for those 
who delight in the noise and bustle of a Grand Hotel, but to those 
who prefer comfort and quiet to expensive ceremony and dissipa- 
tion, the old Mansion House furnishes ample room. Among the 
well-to-do farmers of the vicinity, there is also abundant oppor- 
tunity to obtain Summer board. 
It is often the case in selecting a resort amongst the many 
mineral springs, that too little importance is given to the surround- 
ings of the spring, and of their adaptability to the especial need of 
the invalid. A tonic water, efficacious at home, or during the heat 
of Summer, proves neither agreeable or beneficial in the Winter, 
or at excessive elevations, where altitude gives the stimulating 
effects of a Winter temperature. So, also, the laborious exercise 
that the precipitous mountain side affords, exhausts the invalid 
who would be benefited by the ride or easy walk of a more level 
region. These conditions are, and cannot be modified to meet the 
needs of each particular case. If the water is too cold or warm to 
be borne by the stomach, it can be heated or iced; if too strong, 
diluted, or taken more sparingly, or not at all for a time; but the surroundings are permanent in their nature, and must be well- 
selected from the first. Again, invalids are apt to be impatient for 
decided results, and estimate the value of a water by the promin- 
ence of its sensible properties, or the violence of its action, whereas, 
In reality, the great and permanent benefit arises from its altera- 
tive power. 
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With the first use of the stronger waters, especially the sul- 
phurous and chalkybeate, most persons suffer a temporary disorder 
called by the Germans “Bath Storm,” or “Crisis,” which passed 
over, the true benefit of the water begins. To the weak this initial 
fever is a disadvantage, if nothing more, and should lead them to 
select those milder waters, that although more quiet in their ac- 
tion, are equally effective as alteratives. In its surroundings, and 
the character of the water, the BLACK BARREN SPRING is 
admirably adapted to that large class of invalids who require quiet, 
an Invigorative rather than a stimulating air, and a mild and 
effective alterative. The country is abrupt enough to be pictur- 
esque, and yet easy of access, the alternating surface of hill and 
valley rewards the ride or walk with an ever-changing landscape; 
the exposed strata, with their wealth of minerals, and the various 
flora, now clinging to meagre soil in the rock-crevice, or growing 
In luxuriance in the rich low-lands, gives to the geologist and bo- 
tanist an exhaustless field for healthful study, while the broad 
river, with its rapids, islands, and shady nooks, invites to sport 
the lovers of the rod and oar. 
The geological formation, immediately surrounding the 
spring, consists mainly of silicates of magnesia and alumina, with 
soda, iron, the sulphurets, chrome, <to. About half a mile to the 
South is an extensive serpentine ridge, known as the “ Black Bar- 
ren,” from which the spring derives its name and water supply. 
Over this region, the rain and dews and melting snows disintegrate 
the rocks, and gather from them their mineral and saline consti- 
tuents, and sinking into the earth, are guided by the descending 
strata in subterranean channels to the valley below, where they 
burst forth a never-falling fountain, endowed with the power to 
heal—a compensating gift from nature for nature’s ills. 3 
The water has very little taste or odor, so little indeed, as 
hardly to be recognized by its sensible properties as a mineral 
water; yet its action on wood is so vigorous that it cannot be trans- 
ported in casks, the fibre becoming disintegrated and filling the 
water with sediment. This action on organic matter keeps the 
water always pure, so that exposed to the air for an indefinite length 
of time, it does not putrify or undergo appreciable change. The 
mineral constituents of the water, as determined by analysis, are 
mainly sulphates of the alkalies, and alkaline earths; the aggregate 
amount of sulphuric acid in weight being nearly one-half, and yet 
so nicely neutralized that it does not impart the taste of sourness,. 
To this element is due much of the energy of the water. 
Medically speaking, this water is a pure alterative. It has 
none of the violent first effects of the stronger waters, nor their re- 
pulsive sensible properties. The weak and fastidious invalid is not 
asked to undergo the uncertain ordeal of getting accustomed to the 
water before he can possibly reap its benefits. He is not bound Ibr 
days to hold his nose, until his stomach can tolerate a disgusting 
sulphurous beverage, or to run the risk of dysentery from a purg- 
ative saline, or of piles or apoplexy from a constipating ferruginous 
water—but he at once enters upon a pleasant task, as attractive as 
a glass of the purest, coldest spring water is to the thirsty. Prom 
the first its effects are agreeable; the stomach is invigorated, the 
bowels are regulated, no matter whether the previous habit has 
been one of relaxation or costiveness; the appetite improves, and 
all the functions of the body generally are led back to their healthy 
condition; quickly, in the beginning of disease, as manifest in the 
debilitated and sedentary—more slowly, but not less certainly, in 
those established obstructions of the confirmed sufferer. This prop- 
erty of giving tone to the stomach, makes this water a particularly 
applicable and safe drink for the warm weather, or during an epi- 
demic of cholera or dysentery, or to children during their second 
summer. The excessive heat, the poisoned epidemic air, and the 
irritation of teething, all in their respective instances, reduce the 
bodily strength, and render the stomach and bowels so irritable 
that the least excess prevokes vomiting and diarrhoea. We even 4 
quench our thirst with dread, bathing our wrists and foreheads, 
and drinking mincingly, for prudence sake. Under these condi- 
tions we can administer this water, not only with safety, but with 
consciousness of benefit, our only guide as to quantity being the 
sense of thirst, and our only caution to drink slowly, so that we 
may know when our thirst is satisfied. 
The question of the propriety of quenching thirst by drinking 
ordinary water during excessive heat, is not generally understood. 
Thirst is nature’s call for a more fluid blood, which ceases when the 
deficiency is supplied, and, therefore, can be accepted as a more 
trustworthy guide than any artificial rule of the books. The only 
danger lies in taking more than is needed, in an impatient haste 
to relieve the craving. It requires s.ome little time for the water to 
be taken up from the stomach into the blood-vessels, and for the 
system at large to feel the satisfaction of repletion, and give back 
the warning that enough has been taken. If, therefore, we sudden- 
ly fill the stomach beyond what is required by the blood, the residue 
remains in it, giving the sense of fullness and indigestion, or is 
thrown off by vomiting or diarrhoea. Therefore, we say, drink un- 
til the thirst is quenched, but drink slowly, that you may know 
truly when the need is supplied. With thirst as a guide, this water 
can be taken with greater impunity than hydrant or spring water, as 
its saline elements impart tone to the digestive organs, and enable 
it to be more readily absorbed into the blood, and more quickly 
give relief. When given methodically, and in the excess of the de- 
mands of thirst, its medical properties become strongly manifest, 
and its mode of use in each particular case should be dictated by a 
physician. 
For the instruction of those desiring to perscribe it, and in a 
general way indicating the diseases to which it is particularly ap- 
propriate, we will give a short resume of our experience of its use, 
and append the certificates of a few of those who, in their own 
words, tell the individual benefits it has conferred upon them. 
It is impossible to assign a universal rule for taking the water, 
inasmuch as there is great difference in the impressibility of per- 
sons, partly from original difference in constitution and tempera- 5 
ment, and partly from the variety of diseases from which they are 
seeking relief; the diseased organ being more sensitive than those 
in health. Taking persons in ordinary health as a standard, and 
the water at 52° which is its temperature at the spring, three to six 
glasses daily, according to the resistance of the individual will 
manifest itself first as a diuretic; subsequently the bowels feel the 
Influence, yielding a copious soft stool daily, without pain or ex- 
haustion. The appetite increases, and with it the ability to digest 
articles of food that have heretofore produced flatulence or other 
discomfort. The languid circulation of the skin is quickened, the 
cheeks become ruddy, the complexion clear, the eye brightens, and 
the whole visage assumes the air and life of exuberant health. In 
a few short weeks the whole being has undergone a thorough and 
radical change. The effete materials that have accumulated from 
the excess of a luxurious and over-fed life, blocking up the channels 
of circulation and secretion, and planting the seeds of disease, are 
loosened from their lodgements and swept away. The temple of 
the body is again free, and ready for occupation by its legitimate 
tenants, high resolve and effective action; tenants only of a sound 
mind in a sound body. 
In conditions of disease, certain modifications of temperature 
and quantity of water drunk will aid its action. Generally diseases 
affecting the kidneys require the water to be taken cold, beginning 
with half a pint, and increasing until the diuretic action is estab- 
lished. The surface of the body should be kept cool, and active 
exercise avoided. In diseases of the liver and alimentary canal, re- 
quiring a purgative operation, the water should be taken tepid, and 
in large quantities. In diseases of the lungs and skin, the water 
should be taken hot, as it then excites pulmonary transpiration and 
copious sweating. The body should be clothed warmly, and sub- 
jected to active exercise. These conditions may be furthered by the 
use of baths, either of the spring or ordinary water of varying tem- 
peratures. The cool or temperate bath, from 60° to 85°, of five 
minutes duration, favors an aperient or diuretic action. The warm 
bath of 92° to 98° will be appropriate when the skin is pale and dry, 
and the pulse soft and rather feeble, and it is desirable to maintain 6 
a full capillary circulation in the skin, for the relief of irritation, and 
to prevent vascular strain upon the internal organs. The hot bath 
from 08° to 120° will excite the skin to free secretion, and stimulate 
the general circulation, and will be appropriate in chronic or indo- 
lent diseases, as in chronic rheumatism or gout, anaemia, atonic, 
dropsy, and in cold glandular swellings, and scaly diseases of the 
skin of long standing. 
In indicating some of the diseases in which this water has 
proved its wonderful power to cure, we cannot do better than begin 
with those congestions and irritations of the digestive mucous mem- 
branes, whose varied symptoms are thus ably described by Dr. Bell. 
“ Tlfe portal circulation is retarded and secretions from the liver are 
scanty and imperfect. With Imperfect digestion, there must be 
also imperfect sanguification. The complexion is pale or sallow, or 
of a brown or an ashy hue; sometimes the skin is suffused with bile. 
The kidneys perform their functions imperfectly, and according to 
the predominence of the diathesis, the urine shows either lithrlc 
acid or phosphate of lime, and magnesia deposits. Sometimes con- 
stipation, sometimes diarrhoea, is present; and gastric or intestinal 
neuralgia and colic, with the passage of biliary calculi, torment the 
invalid. A foul and dry, or a loaded pasty tongue, nausea, and vo- 
miting even, indicate the disordered state of the stomach, which is 
oppressed, and often thrown into spasmodic contractions by food, 
which in a healthy state of the organ, would have been easily di- 
gested. In females, the uterine functions are deranged; 
tion is irregular or suspended, and leucorrhoea adds to the feeling of 
exhaustion, while chlorosis completes the sombre picture of languor, 
apathy and discouragement. 
The complexion in this last disease is emblematic of the frame 
of mind, and the spirits of the Invalid herself. The brain which 
may at first have sent by its nerve-conductors to the stomach, an- 
noying and disturbing messages of its functional fretting, and cares, 
and vigils, and wild transports of joy or anger, receives back by 
similar means, with large interest, from the fatigued and worried 
and irritated, and it may be, inflamed stomach, a crowd of unex- 
pected and abnormal impressions, which become the sources of 7 
strange sensations and imaginings, as we see pictured in hypochon- 
driasis and hysteria, and of strange movements, as in chorea, epi- 
lepsy, and in other ways; also In headache, vertigo, ringing In the 
ears, want of sleep, low spirits, languor and disinclination, and still 
more inability to take much exercise.” 
In these complex conditions, this water exhibits its best and 
most successful use. ■“ By causing copious secretions from the ex- 
tended mucous membranes, it restores the proper activity of the 
portal circulation, and amends the biliary secretions; and, while 
renovating the digestive organs, enables them to form good blood, 
which gives color and animation to the previously ashy com- 
plexion, and depressed countenance, and which when transmitted 
to the brain, and the muscles, and the uterus, Imparts to these or- 
gans new life and activity in the discharge of their several functions. 
The brain moreover, being no longer teased by irritations trans- 
mitted from the stomach, allows the mind to recover its calm, and 
even to manifest cheerfulness, if not hilarity, at the consciousness 
of the removal of a heavy l«ad, and of distressing pains,” In di- 
seases affecting the bowels, the mildness of this water especially re- 
commends it; in all the varieties of chronic diarrhcea; in lientery, 
where the taking of food is followed by open bowels, without pain; 
in chronic billions diarrhcea, following repeated attacks of inter- 
mittent fever, and in those inveterate forms so common among our 
soldiers of the late war, who were exposed to ma rsh poisons of the 
Chickahominy, Red River, and the low lands of the Mississippi; in 
chronic dysentery, with small, frequent and mucous stools, and in 
piles or hemorrhoids, the bane of those leading a sedentary life. 
Habitual constipation is also promptly and permanently relieved. 
This, indeed, seems strange at first, but when we reflect that cos- 
tiveness and diarrhcea are extremes of altered functions of the same 
organs, It is easily understood that a remedy which restores those 
organs to healthy action is equally applicable in either form of di- 
sease. 
In functional diseases of the liver, when the skin is sallow, and 
when brown or yellow patches appear on the forehead or surface of 
the body; or in obstructions of the gall bladder, with attacks of 8 
jaundice or dropsy of the abdomen, this water is found to give most 
satisfactory results. 
In diseases of the kidneys, among which are some of the most 
subtle and eventually fatal maladies to which the body is liable, this 
water has established a truly enviable reputation. Children who 
have had scarlet fever, and for months or a year afterwards, do not 
fully regain their former appearance and strength, who are easily 
fatigued, take cold on slight exposure, and have variable appetites, 
will be found to have had congestion of the kidneys, from which they 
have never fully recovered, sometimes better, at others worse, but 
never entirely well. If during their sick times, the urine is heated, 
it will become milky, showing the presence of albumen. To these 
children this watcAwill prove the best tonic they can have, for it 
will cure them of their disease, and their elasticity of life will soon 
restore them to the full enjoyment of health and strength. In those 
dropsical conditions, following the fever immediately, say in from 
four to eight weeks, the effect will be even more prompt and 
striking. 
In Bright’s disease, that formidable malady in which those 
who suffer almost abandon hope, this water extends most gratifying 
encouragement; old established cases, that in pain and feebleness 
were ekeing out the days of life, have found in it truly a well-spring 
of joy; the disabilities that had been gradually closing about them, 
have disappeared, they have become able and disposed to enter 
again upon long-abandoned business associations; new ambitions, 
hopes and plans crowd in upon them, and fill their minds, as it can 
only those who have the reasonable assurance of a certain future. 
Permanent cures have already been reported, to one of which, in the 
Medical and Surgical Reporter, of August 20th, 1871, we beg leave to refer, 
as embodying the opinion of a disinterested and able physician, 
who has thought the remedy so Important to the profession as to be 
the subject of an article in one of the leading medical journals. 
In those conditions associated with rheumatism and gout, 
where there are frequent deposits in the urine like brick-dust or 
chalk, or in attacks of gravel or incipient stone, and in irritable 
bladder, where the incessant desire to urinate torments and almost 9 
excludes tho sufferer from society and travel, the Black Barren 
Water will be found the most effective and agreeable remedy. In 
chronic diseases of the throat, and bronchitis. In the enlarged 
glands of scrofula, and in diseases of the skin, the water is equally 
applicable. I 
In fact, the alterative power of this agent, acting so quietly, 
and without disturbance to the system, and gradually bringing 
back the organs of the body to their natural healthy state, renders 
this water a tonic and invigorant of almost universal adaptability, 
producing injury in none and benefit to all, in degree according to 
the time it is used, and the possibility of cure in the nature of the 
disease. 
We append a few certificates, from persons of influence and 
education, whose own story of their sufferings may, better than the 
name of the disease, enable others to recognize conditions similar to 
their own, and the mode by which relief may be obtained. CERTIFICATES. 
Black Barren Spring Co.—Gentlemen : March Ist, 1871. 
I with great pleasure give a certificate, having used the Black Barren 
Spring Water for about six months, and feel that it alone has given me life 
and strength. I was in such a miserable condition, that my life was despair- 
ed of by my friends. I consulted several eminent Physicians, who pronounced 
it a hopeless case of Bright’s Disease of the Kidneys, and advised me to go to 
the White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, where I remained three months. After 
my return, I grew worse than I was before; my body and legs became so swol- 
len, as not to be able to move without help: my legs bursted and discharged 
half a pint of water daily. When well, my weight was 128 lbs. but increased 
to 175, due to the swelling of my body and limbs. Upon the third day after 
drinking the water I began to notice a change. The swelling subsided, my 
kidneys became strong and would throw off copious discharges of urine, my 
bowels became regular, appetite remarkably good, and I can rest at night as 
well as I could when in health, The entire change in my case is attributed 
solely to this water. I make this endorsement for the benefit of humanity, 
and would be pleased to have any one call on me, and Judge for themselves 
what the water has done, and which has been much more effective in my 
case than the White Sulphur Water. lam now engaged in my regular busi- 
ness, which on account of my health 1 had to give up two years ago. 
429 North Twentieth Street. 
J. M. STOCKER, 
Black Barren Spring Co.—Gentlemen: Philad’a, Jan. 10th, 1872, 
I have been afflicted with kidney disease attended with violent pain in 
the back, with dropsical swellings and general debility for about five years. 
I applied to Dr Munson who examined my urine, and pronounced it Bright’s 
Disease of the Kidneys in a very bad form, and advised me to go to the Epis- 
copal Hospital for treatment. I was examined there by the Physicians of the 
Hospital, Drs. Hare, Norris and Morris, all of whom pronounced it Bright’s 
Disease. This was about one year ago. I remained under their treatment 
four months, without any decided change. My case was pronounced incur- 
able and as such I was discharged. I heard that the Black Barren Spring 
Water was good for kidney disease, and about six months ago I commenced 
drinking it, receiving benefit from the first and continued to get better as 
long as I could get the water. It took all the swelling out of me and the pain 
from my back. I can not get the water regularly, and am satisfied if I could 
get it I would be entirely cured. I feel very little inconvenience now, and 
suffer no more from my former troubles. 
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918 North Nineteenth St. 
J. P. BAFFIN, 11 
Baltimore, Md. 
jDear Sirs:—Writing certificates is new to me, and very objectionable, 
yet in justice to your kindnessdn sending me the water under such difficulties 
and for the benefit of others, who may be afflicted in a similar manner, I give 
you the following statements of the effects of the Black Barren Spring Water 
in my case. I was troubled with what my Physicians called diabetes for over 
a year. Three months before using the water I was very bad, being unable 
to retain my urine, and had to get up as often as twelve times in one nights 
was very restless and no appetite. 
I have used four gallons of this water, and am relieved almost entirely 
of my troubles, and although I am 75 years of age, I am convinced that by 
continuing its use, I will be permanently cured. 
Yours truly, 11. B. EWING. 
Bear Sirs:—l should hot be doing right, if I should decline from motives 
of delicacy in complying with your polite request, to bear testimony in favor 
of the curative properties of the Black Barren Spring Water. 
Philadelphia, October 2nd, 1871. 
112 S. Twentieth St. 
It is a very simple, delicate water to the taste, and yet, I believe that it 
may be safely and efficaciously used as a tonic, diuretic and hepatic agent. 
The only hesitation that I have in giving my opinion is, that it is not 
professional, and a wider indication may not sustain my impressions. 
Very truly yours, WM. E. LEHMAN. 
Philadelphia, January 11th, 1872. 
This is to certify, that I was suffering under kidney and liver disease and 
after two weeks taking your Black Barren Spring Water, I was like a new 
man, I suffered so much from loss of sleep and appetite, and taking drugs, 
that I was under the impression that I was going to die, but thanks to the 
Spring Water, I was entirely relieved. 
Yours, &c., ANDW. J. McGEATH. 
38 South Sixth Street. 
Philadelphia, 1872, 
Bear Sirs:—l am 40 years old, was afflicted about two months with liver 
and kidney disease, was entirely prostrate and unfit for business, could find 
no relief in any remedy, until I accidently heard of the Black Barren Spring 
Water. I drank about throe glasses a day when thirsty, until I drank four 
gallons, when I was entirely restored to health; took no other medicine and 
have taken none since. V. KERBOUGH, 
Black Barren Spring Co.—Gents; Philadelphia, Jan. 18,1872. 
524 S. Delaware Ave. 
In justice to you, and for the benefit of the afflicted, I cheerfully make 
the following statement. lam 82 years of age, have been seriously afflicted 
with kidney disease, rheumatism and torpid liver, for many years, to the 12 
extent of being confined most all the time to the house. No appetite, pain 
in the back, swelling in my limbs, hands and feet, and often had to get up as 
much as six times in one night, to urinate, which was frequently attended 
with much difficulty. My family physician recommended me to drink Black 
Barren Spring Water. I have been drinking 3or 4 glasses per day for several 
months and my health is improved in every respect. My appetite restored, 
the swellings disappeared, relieved of all difficulties in urinating and of the 
kidneys. The rheumatism is very much improved, and I can walk or ride 
out, and have increased in weight from twenty-five to thirty pounds. X also 
state that I have used Saratoga, Gettysburg and other waters, but received no 
permanent benefit from any but the Black Barren Spring Water. 
Yours respectfully and truly, SAM’L HOOD, 
1635 Arch St. 
Black Barren Spring Co.—Gentlemen: 
I have been seriously affected for nearly two years with disordered stom- 
ach, liver and kidneys with general debility, the most of the time unable to 
attend to business of any kind, could not eat or sleep, was very much con- 
stipated, frequent desire to urinate in very small quantities of high colored 
and high flavored urine, often becoming sick at the stomach from the dis- 
agreeable smell while passing it, and after it had been standing some time it 
would become so thick that a stick would stand upright in it. My eyes and 
head were very much affected. Desired to be alone, did not want to see any one, 
not even my wife or children. At times was so bad that I had to have assist- 
ance to dress and undress. Was attended by three different physicians with- 
out any benefit. Tried the Black Barren Spring Water, began to recover the 
third day after using it. Drank three gallons and in ten days was able to go 
to work in the Post Office. Began using the water about nine months ago, 
and have not lost a day from business since. I have an excellent appetite, 
bowels are regular, sleep soundly and have gained thirty pounds. Am in 
perfect health; I have not used the water since. 
Truly and sincerely, JOHN ROUNTREE, 
No. 1906 Market St. 
Philadelphia, April 2d, 1870. 
Dear Sirs;—l have been troubled with a chronic billious disease for a 
number of years, and my stomach, liver and kidneys have been seriously 
affected, to the extent, at times, of rendering me unfit for business. I have 
taken a great deal of medicine and have tried various remedies without any 
favorable results. 
At your suggestion, I tried the Silica Water from the Black Barren 
Springs, from which you informed me that you had received so much relief 
from similar difficulties. 
I have used about six or seven gallons in three months and take pleasure 
in saying, that it has not only cured me of the above, but also of general 
debility, with which I have been troubled for years. I have tried many (so 
called) cures, but found no relief until using this water. 13 
I used it irregularly, not as you advised, but, no doubt, had I observed 
the directions and drank it every day, its beneficial effects would have been 
more marked. 
The immediate effects produced after one or more glasses was a copious 
flow of urine and a slight increase of constipation, the former continuing as 
long as I used the water, and yet after a few weeks the constipation was al- 
together removed, and I find now that a free use of the water has a slight 
cathartic effect. It at once restored my appetite and I now weigh about 
twenty pounds more than when I began to use it, also changing my sallow 
bilious complexion, to a healthy clear color; in fact I never felt better in 
my life. I still continue to take the water moderately. I have never been 
in the habit of giving certificates, but I feel it my duty to you in answer to 
your inquiry, as well as for the benefit of others similarly affected, to make 
this statement. 
Very respectfully, J. ALEX. BLAIR. 
Black Barren Spring Water Co.—Gentlemen: 
I am now sixty years of age, and for the last forty years have been afflict- 
ed with dyspepsia, and severe liver and kidney disease, and nervous debility. 
I have placed myself under several Physicians and have taken a great deal 
of medicine but could not get any relief. In fact I was such a miserable in- 
valid, that life had almost become a burden to me, much less could I enjoy it. 
I could eat nothing but the lightest food and then in very small quantities, 
was constipated, could get no sleep or rest at night, and taking the whole into 
consideration, I was a perfect wreck of a woman. When I commenced drink- 
ing your Black Barren Spring Water, (giving up all medicines,) without any 
faith in its merits, in a few days my appetite improved and I felt much better 
in everyway, with the exception of my being more constipated than former- 
ly, but in about ten (10) days my bowels became regular and natural, which 
had not been the case for many years. I can now eat as much as I wish of 
all kinds of food, and have no bad effects, and am strong and feel young and 
vigorous. All this was accomplished by the use of your water, from the Black 
Barren Spring only, in the space of about six (6) or eight (8) weeks after com- 
mencing to use it. I still use it moderately at intervals, but not because I 
have need of it on account of my former troubles,—but consider it an excel- 
lent tonic. CATHARINE THOMPSON, 
April 12th, 1871. Pleasant Grove, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
Bear Sir:—After three years service in the late war, in and around the 
malarious swamps of Virginia and North Carolina, I returned home with 
seriously impaired health. Dyspepsia in its worst form, diseased liver and 
kidneys, with an unpleasant fullness in my head, loss of sight and memory, 
with nervous prostrations, and was reduced from my standard weight of 175 
pounds to 140 pounds, could eat nothing without suffering from indigestion, 
my stomach being so weak I could not bear the pressure of my clothes, nor 
sleep on my back except for a few minutes at a time, and from the weakness 14 
in my right side was compelled to sleep on my left. Constant constipation; 
the urine, after standing, would deposit a large quantity of, sometimes a 
red, at others a white chalky sediment. I applied to various physicians who 
treated my ease without much relief. I tried electricity which relieved me 
temporarily only, then hydropathy with about the same result. I then re- 
sorted to mineral waters, Gettysburg, Sharon and Saratoga, receiving no 
perceptible benefit. I was about four years in this condition, trying the 
various remedies and apparently growing worse, so much so that my friends 
did not think I would live for any length of time. About two years ago, I, 
as an experiment, began to drink the Black Barren Spring Water, which had 
only been discovered a short time, and its medical properties unknown to 
me. The first glass threw me into profuse prespiration, and after drinking 
for a few days the actions of my kidneys was increased to such an extent, 
that I became alarmed and discontinued its use, until I was certain I was 
feeling better in every respect. I then commenced again, drinking about 
three or four glasses daily ; I gained strength rapidly, my color which was 
very sallow became clear and healthy, my appetite improved, could eat all 
kinds of food in quantities. In two weeks could sleep comfortable in any 
position, which I had not done for years, and gained ten pounds in weight. 
The first use of the water increased my constipation, but about the seventh 
day my bowels became regular and have remained so. The third week eight or 
ten small boils came out on my stomach and side, after which I improved 
more rapidly, and in six weeks I was in better health than I had been for 
several years; enjoy good health now. Occasionally I feel slight symptoms 
of some of my former troubles, but a few glasses of the water never fails to 
put me all right again, J. A. BLAKE, 
1303 Market St., Philadelphia, 
Philadelphia, July 20th, 1871. 
Gentlemen:—I have suffered from general debility or dyspepsia, with all 
its distressing symptoms for three or four years, loss of appetite, strength and 
sleepless nights, &c., &c. I have taken a great many different kinds of medi- 
cine without relief. Was persuaded to try the Black Barren Spring Water. 
Had no faith in it, and looked upon it as one of the humbugs that profess to 
cure everything; but in a short time after using the water, I was undeceived 
by my rapid recovery. I drank three large glasses daily—one before break- 
fast, and at intervals through the day, until I had used three or four gallons, 
when my appetite was restored, and I could sleep soundly. Have gained 
considerable in flesh, and am now free from all my former ailments. I left 
off drinking it about eight months ago, have taken no medicine since, and 
my health continues good. The effect of the water on the kidneys was re- 
markable, producing at once an unusual flow of clear urine, which had not 
occurred before during my illness, creating a strong desire for food, with in- 
creased strength and vigor. Respectfully yours, 
Ml Sansom Street, Philadelphia, 
ED. D. ANDREWS, 15 
Philadelphia, September 21st. 
Gents;— Some time since I was attacked with inflamation of the prostrate 
gland, consulted an eminent Physician, without immediate relief, saw a- 
certificate that a gentleman had been cured of Spencer’s disease, by using the 
Black Barren Spring Water, and I obtained a few bottles, and in three days 
was very much relieved, and the urine would flow freely; in a week the 
violent wrenching had left me entirely, and in ten days I was a well man , 
I am, up to the present, not having any return of the same disease, and solely 
to the Black Barren Spring Water, do I attribute my cure. 
121 South Third St. 
Respectfully, R. W. BICKLEY. 
Black Barren Spring Company. New York, January 11th, 1872. 
Gentlemen:—Though heretofore very skeptical in regard to medicinal 
waters, I was persuaded to try your water, for a had derangement of the 
urinary organs, and I now say boldly, that its good effects surprise me ex- 
ceedingly. 
I have never used a medicine so promptly etficient, and withal so pleasant 
and simple. I remain, gratefully yours, 
DAVID SLATER. 
Philadelphia, 1871. 
I have been suffering for a year, from an inflamation of the neck of the 
bladder; tried remedies, but experienced no relief; on the contrary, continued 
to grow worse; used the Black Barren Spring Water, and on the second day 
experienced a decided change; all inconvenience and pain passed away, and 
have had no recurrence since. I have drank but three pint bottles of the 
Water, and its effects were like a charm. To it I give the whole credit of 
effecting the cure. A. B. WARDEN, 
■ - 1029 Chestnut St. 
Black Barren Spring Company. Philadelphia, March 18th, 1872. 
Bear Sirs:—For months I had been troubled with severe pain through 
the chest at intervals, twice every day, and only being able to get temporary 
relief. I was prompted to try the Black Barren Water. At the close of two 
weeks, after drinking two gallons, I was clear of it, and as yet have not had 
the slightest return. I cheerfully say to others, so afflicted, test the simple 
remedy. Yours truly, E. DUNWOODY, 
1922 Green Street, Philadelphia. 
Gentlemen:—Three years ago I was taken down with intermittent fever, 
followed by dropsy. In curing the dropsy, my system was entirely broken 
down, with general nervous debility; liver and kidneys seriously damaged, 
loss of eyesight and memory, sore feet, rheumatism, and entire loss of appe- 
tite. I tried all tonics known for the cure of such cases; had advice from 
over twenty Physicians, without any relief. Accidentally heard of the tonic 
qualities of the Black Barren Spring Water, near which I live. More through 
curiosity than any thing else (having little faith in it,) I tried using it as » 
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drinking water, only when thirsty. In about six weeks after I began to use 
it, I had gained twenty-three pounds of solid flesh. It was the first and only 
thing that gave me an appetite. Have now almost recovered my eyesight; 
rheumatism entirely cured, and can now eat moderately of all kinds of food 
without inconvenience. I will also state that my health was very bad for 
two years before I had the fever. My intimate friends are surprised to see 
me now alive. The first noticeable effect was an increased action of the 
kidneys, copious flow of clear urine with high flavor, and a desire for food. 
I thought my bowels were slightly constipated at first, but after a few weeks 
my bowels and kidneys were freely acted on. I attribute the virtue of the 
water, in my case, to its tonic properties. A. A. FLEAHEARTY, 
Black Barren Spring Co. Philadelphia, 1871. 
Black Barren Springs. 
lam thirty-eight years old. Was very had with dyspepsia—could not 
eat nor sleep—with general depression of spirit. Have tried various reme- 
dies without any success. Commenced drinking the Black Barren Spring 
Water about one year ago. Drank two gallons. Fully recovered, and have 
remained so ever since. The symptoms first noticed were an improved ap- 
petite and copious flow of urine. Drank about six glasses daily. Think it 
a remarkable water. 
JOHN ABEL. 
Gentlemen;— Have been more or less troubled with pain in right kidney, 
often extending down the calf of the leg, with swelled hands and feet. Feet 
very hot, and so swelled that I was forced to have my boots very large. Drank 
the Black Barren Spring Water irregularly when thirsty, for five or six 
weeks, when all my trouble was removed, I took no other medicine. I still 
drink the water, and now enjoy better health than for twenty years past, 
being now forty-eight years old. lam entirely well. The first effects pro- 
duced were a copious flow of clear urine, relieved of a red sediment which 
was often deposited in large quantities, and a change in the color of the skin 
from a sallow to a perfectly healthy complexion, in a very short time after I 
commenced drinking the Black Barren Spring Water. 
August 22,1871. 
Thine respectfully, CHAS. C. WAKELY, 
Black Barren Spring Co.—Gentlemen: Philadelphia, Jan. 10th, 1872. 
1303 Shirbak Street. 
I have been troubled with billiousness, nervous dyspepsia, and with neu- 
ralgia in head and neck for over two years. My family Physician attended 
me for some time, and I tried other remedies without receiving any benefit. 
I accidentally saw one of the cards of the Black Barren Spring Water, and 
was induced to try it, and after drinking about three gallons I found myself 
in a much better state of health than I had enjoyed for two years. Upon 
first using the water, it affected me as a cathartic, but in a short time my 
bowels were restored to a healthy action, and my appetite was much improved 
—as well as improving my complexion, and renewing my youth and vigor. 
FRANCIS SALADA, 
2024 Bidge Avenue. GOUGH’S APOSTROPHE TO WATER. 
Where is the liquor which God the Eternal brews for all his chil- 
dren? Not in the simmering still, over smoky fires choked with 
poisonous gases, and surrounded with the stench of sickening 
odors and rank corruptions doth your Father in heaven prepare 
the precious essence of life, the pure cold water. But in the green 
glade and grassy dell, where the red deer wanders, and the child 
loves to play; there God brews it. And down, low down in the 
lowest valleys, where the fountains murmur and the rills sing; 
and high upon the tall mountain tops, where the naked granite 
glitters like gold in the sun; where the storm-cloud broods, and 
the thunder-storms crash; and away far out on the wide wild sea, 
where the hurricane howls music, and the big waves roar; the 
chorus sweeping the march of God; there he brews it—that 
beverage of life and health-giving water. And everywhere it is a 
thing of beauty, gleaming in the dew-di-op; singing in the sum- 
mer rain; shining in the ice-gem, till the leaves all seem to turn 
to living Jewels; spreading a golden veil over the setting sun; or 
a width gauze around the midnight moon. 
Sporting in the cataract; sleeping in the glacier; dancing in 
the hail shower; folding its bright snow curtains softly about the 
wintry world; and waving the many-colored iris, that seraph’s 
zone of the sky, whose warp is the rain-drop of earth, whose woof 
is the sunbeam of heaven; all checkered over with celestial 
flowers, by the mystic hand of refraction. 
Still always it is'beautiful, that life-giving water; no poison 
bubbles on its brink; its foam brings not madness and murder; 
no blood stains its liquid glass; pale widows and starving or- 
phans weep no burning tears in its depth; no drunken, shrieking 
ghost from the grave curses it in the words of eternal despair; 
speak on, my friends, would you exchange for it demon’s drink, 
alcohol?