, 1875-08-01
THE FLOATING HOSPITAL.

| 10 LhS EdtfoT OF 1ht Lh1cQ0a IT1ounE
| CHICAGO, July Sit has been deemed prop.
er, On the part OF those who associated in the
work Of tho Floating Hospital, that an authorits-
tive statement should be given to the public rel
| ative to its aim and requirements.
| So far as is known to the Executive Commit
tee, the purpose OF the Association has generally
| commended itself to the people of Chicago; and
! those that have responded to the few ap-
peals made for its support have ected in spirit
which affords encouragement for the future.
The aim OF the Floating Hospital Association
is primarily not to afford recrearive pleasure e1-
ouraions to the poor. It is TO remove sick chill
drcn aud infants with their mothers to part Of
the lake where they may be surrounded By pate
air and 3 cooler temperature than that OF the
shore between the hours Of 9 in the morning
and III the afternoon. It is to relieve the
suffering and diminish the mortality among
Infants that have thus far proved 90 disastrous
to our cities during the heated term. It is not
to administer medicines, but to remove the
source of disease for which those medicines
might have been given.
1t is not intended to benefit the poor only,
though it's benefits are designed to be extended
gratuitously to ali. The sick children of al
families compelled to remain in the city during
the summer are subjected to the same adverse
influences and should alike participate in tho
steamers.
For tho present week, the steamer Lake Breeze
has been chartered, and will make her fifth and
sixth trips on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. and
+ :, starting ~ o'clock each morning from
the wharf ut the foot Of Rush street. Those
who desire to secure excursion privileges for
sick infants need apply only at the boat pro-
vided With q phyac!an'e certificate OF iilnoss.
The latter is not, however. Indispensable. Tick
cts were issued for the first trips ouly, and nil
t1ef 1o ffYfE Trad MA f1,+ F1tx.rr
the demand fur accommodation on board the
vessel exceeds its capacity. Due notics will be
given OF any such emergency. No children af-
fected with contagious diseases are admitted to
the steamer. We desire particularly to assure
the public OF the perfect cleanliness of the lat
ter, and the immunity from MI danger in this
regard. a ph'sician accompanies each e1cur-
sion. Who is authorized to reject ali applicants
exhibiting suspicious symptoms
The attending physician is not authorized to
administer remedies, except in an emergency.
Necessary medicines can be procured before
leaving the shore on the ad7ico Of family or dis-
pensary physicians. The excursions are organ
lzed to supply pure air aud cool temperatures,
not to administer drugs. It is deslred that the
children may make consecutive trips on consecu-
tive days until entirely relieved from all synp-
toms OF bowel disorder. It is believed that in
this Way the greatest good may be obtained from
tho trips, us such course has thus far been at-
tended With the best results. lunch is pro-
vided at noon on the steamer together with an
abundance OF fresh mllk for the children who
require it.
1t ia hoped that the work which has been be-
gun this summer maY be continued during th5 |
next and eventually result in the building of |
barge ca} able OF couver1og 1000 children upon |
the lake on one excurs!on,-a vessel similar to |
that already built for auch purpose ia the City |
Of New Yors, and now in daily use there.
Subscripton-books far facilitating the coiIcc- |
ton Of funds have been distributed to various
leading houses OF most branches OF business in |
the city. But, in this way. some may be over
looked who would like to aid in support Of the |
project. Such arc invited to send their contri-
buttons TO- the Treasurer Of the Asso-
Fourth National Bank. Suggestions as to
the mode of conducting the work will
be gladly received by tha President, Mr. R. z.
Derickson, No. 275 East Madison street. AZ
the Bteamer now employed as hospital hiss been
engaged for but one week. it will be necessary
on Wednesday next to secure the same for 8 |
longer period. It is hoped that by that date
sufficient funds will be guaranteed to warrant |
she Executive Committee II charteriug the Luke
Breeze for the entire month Of August.
The work has been fairly inaugurated, and can
already point to good measure of success. It |
8 believed that the people OF Chicago will not
'ufer it to fail Of it's end for want OF funds.
The subjoined letter from DR.. n. s. Davis
First Vico-PreBldent OF the Association, speaks
'or itself. Respectfully,
JAMES NEvras HIDE, Secretary.
3ospttat Assoeiafi0n-DEAR SIN: While I am 80 sit
ated that cannot give much direct personal attcn-
Ion to the work Of The Association over which you
reside am greatly interested IN the results Of that