Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-06-16

ATURDA1, III
ALErTER FROM VIENNA.
Written by DR.. Theodore Gose-
wisch to his parents.
surgical OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Cafes-Carlsbad-Its Waters
and Invalids.
VIENNA, Ma rs, 1888.
DEAF FArHRH AND MorHER:-Having nnish-
I'd my course Of studies at the Berlin Universe
y. ~ you are alresiy aware. and wishing to
visit another OF. the best universities in Europe
before returning home. - well - to witness the
skillsd operators perform their operations. and
benefit By their instructions. I hsvs decided to
remain here In Visnns this semester for that
purpose. having heard from everyone that the
clinical advantages. opportunities Of practical
work and unlimited supply Of material at this
university surpassed that Of any other institu-
zion tn Europe, and I have NO doubt but that this u
true. coming from good authority and those who
havs done all thsse universities. As far as 1t
concerns myself, can only say that I am very
we'll pleased with the instructions and oppor-
/ 0n1ties here. and much more satisfied thsn with
those recslvsd or to be had At Berlin.
Everyone u . specialist q this institution, and
give their pupils all possibls opportunities DIDO
inE ths various operations themselves under the
direct sRpervision OF the professor, which is
quite another thing than seeing one proformed
and only half seeing over some ones shoulder,
It that. OF course this applies to minor opera
II ftnRA TIM p~1 w~rAA =.
be hers displayed, the pupil also diagnoses and
treats AL the different diseases one alter another,
~ they are assigned to him., and performing all
the operations ON the ear. ~ we'll a. q great many
on the eye. throat and nasal passages. Am
sivinx most Of my attention to the diseases and
Treatment. medical and surgical, Of the eye,
ear nose and throat. the time remaining I At.
tsnd ne clinics OF 0srmany's greatest surgeon,
Frof. Billroth, who though rather . heavy gentle
man nsverfhelsssoperat,s with great skillandsuc-
cess in the most din cult operations. The success
IL very important point. As every one 10 aware,
but which is unfortunately not the result of the
operation OF . great many surgeons. In varying
degrees Of course. Why II 10 that soms surgeons
ara more sucoessfui than others. while they are
not by any means more skillful in operating, 10
difficult OF conjecture.
Pref. Stellwag gonCarion, the celebrated eve
surgeon and physioisn. u also y fine operator as
well a. = good teacher. Have had the pie ssure
to see him make several splendid plastic opera.
lions on the face and eye-lids. also a great many
times the various operations for strsblsmus,
cataract. of iridectomy. etc. As the professor
u getting . little less expert as age advances. he
intends to resign next year. Am very glad to
have the opportunity to be instructed by him he
fore his reclamation. ss he is the greatest eye
and ear surgeon OF his day.
Prof. Politzer. the famous ear physIcian,- is
An excellent teacher. taking great pains with
hts pupils. a also does Prot. Gruber, another
greet personage In regard 70 the ear. The course
is 2 very systemstic2 one. each pupil gets his
different patients 70 treat In all the various dis
eases and stasss. and If necessary, to operate
upon. Having treated one he gels another. for
there IL an unlimited supply of patients on hand
and others continually coming in.
As tnere are n great many Americans in the
Glass the professor goes over the cases again. /
demonstrating and explaining In the English |
lang for their special benefit, which az inv /
one might infer 10 very agreeable to many of /
them some hardly speaking a word OF German
and understanding necessarily very little more.
An also much interested In tho diseases OF the
y ases and throat. which have such close relation |
tothssar that thelf studyand thetreatmAnt Of thelr1
diseases 10 very necessary. l receive two hours |
daily instruction in these troubles. combined
Win u diagnosis and examinations with the
mirrors for the throat and nasal cavities, which |
are absolutely necessary for correct d,aenosis
and successful Treatment.
Taking 1t altogether. as 1t were. II any one
does cot get thoroughly drilled, and = good
practical knowledge Of the branch or branches
OF medical or surgical science which he under.
taxes to become master Of, It is not the fault of
the professors. or for want OF opportunities to |
90 30. The hospital Is q very large one, occu-
pyinR an area Of fifteen acres, consisting Of nine
large courts, i've Of which are arranged lfk,. |
PARIS, with well kept walks and lovely shade |
trees ON both sides, beautiful flowers everywhere |
and here and there a piece of statu.ry.
etc ; all arranged for the health and pleasure OF
the poor patients, or any visitors, and there are
genersliya great many, who may drop in to visit
the patients or to enjoy the cool and shady re-
treats. and breathe the refreshing air laden with
the perfumes Of the various flowers, especially
the iiiac' OF which there are q great many, NIL
the bushes now In full bloom.
These places are very cool, the grass. dow
ETC.. being almost continually
and with the evaporationJ
from the water OF the fountains. the
air 10 made very refreshing. consequently thew
are visited daily by hundreds of persons friends
OF the patients. students. strangers, etc., a great
many students. especially. who pass many of
their leisure moments between their lectures,
exercises etc., walking around the shady walks
mixing with the patients, talking, smoking
~lounRing on the benches, and enjoy.
Ing themselves in their own way generally.
IL Is y sight to see the dozens and dozene of
pstients III all the various stages Of disc use and
convalesence. all having The same kind and
color OF linen clothing, caps and slippers-some
gong on crutches. with one or the other limb
or gone. some with heads bsndased.
or arms. or body; some haggsrd looking in the
Others again. with smiling faces. al
though having u broken limb, to all appearances
as II they enjoyed their Situation; little children
d both sexes. lying on mattresses under the
shady trees in the children's court. attended by
ne different hospital nurses who make the little
as comfortable IA possible; all his and
nucn more ID to be seen every day. A beautiful
p'sce u contrast nature in I'LL its purity and
beauty with the disease and misery of sufre ring
on every hand. most OF 1t being caused
oy our progressive civiliz stion-toO much pro.
Eress In the wrong way. 1t seems.
Vienna 10 one of ~theilnost beautiful citIes IL has
'Vsr Deen my good fortune to become acquainted
with. IS well as the most expensive, having The
- WObb expensive civ IN |
Europe. which It would he difficult for anv one
70 doubt who has ever renamed in il for snv
ength Of time. Structures of magnifcence and
beauty meet your glance every where. adorned
With all the tasteful decorations that science. art
'r talent can bestow; splendid large chu rehes.
lftsr the gothic style Of architecture, with great
high spires reaching imposingly up toward the |
magnificent palaces. mansions. thea.
Eers, public institutional buildings, besutifal
'arks with splendid shady drives and walks.
fountains, etc.. ETC.. everywhere
peak eloquently Of science. art, taste, wealth II
md luxury. all Of which seem to be enjoyed
md appreciated In various degrees by all the
natives Of the earth-ior nowhere else.
n In any other city will one meet with 30 many
linerent nstionsiities as here. the parks, thea
srs, places Of amusement, etc., all have their
hare Of the representatives of the different ma
ions among their visitors. wearing the yarions
Of their countries. speaking so manv
Inherent languages and dialects, characteristic
If their individual nation or province; the
'plendid broad streets as well as the nurrow.
curved or angular ones Of the older parts which
ire Sd characteristic OF the old fortified cities of
Europe. are thronged with these different people
rom all parts of the world, rising as 1t were !,