National Republican., 1885-02-11
THE GARFIELD HOSPITAL.
Tho Need for such an Institution
shown-Thc Appeal OF the Board o.

Tho Need for such an Institution
shown-Thc Appeal OF the Board OF
Directors.
The board Of directors Of tho Garfield
Memorial Hospital in asking congress for
an appropriation Of $4,000, adducos some
facts and arguments in support Of their
application that are decidedly weighty,
and, upon candid consideration, should
influence tho house TO incorporate tho
sum asked for in tho District or sundry
civil appropriation bill.
The directors set forth that with its
large and constantly increasing popula-
| tion tho District Of Columbia has no
hospital other than the Garfield Memo-
rial, which is freely open to all needing
| treatment without regard to GLASS, race,
or creed. Tho Providence hospital,
owned and governed by tho Sisters of
| Charity, was built out Of money given by
congress aud Is granted $4,000 yearly,
| while IL is FREQ only to those admitted as
| transient paupers. The Froedman's hos
pitnl, while in part an asylum, is mainly
hospital for tho African race. IL was
granted $4,000 for 1884 by congress. Tho
Columbia Lying-In asylum Is exclusively
devoted to tho treatment of female dis
eases, and was given $4,000 by congress
In 1884. Tho Children's hospital is solely
for the medical and surgical treatment OF
children. Congress Appropriated $4,000
for its use in 1884. The almshouse hos
pital 10 devoted to the vicious and va
grant classes, along with few deserving
paupers.
The foregoing comprises all OF the
plainly insufficient hospital accommoda-
tions Of tho District, and shows clearly
tho necessity of fostering aud building up
a hospital of the wider scope Of purpose
contemplated by the founders Of the Gar
field Memorial Hospital. In return for
tho appropriation its doors arc to bo kept
, wido open, free to all who are in need Of
its humane services, aud unable to pay
therefor.
The pressing need for such an institu.
, tion in tho District is strongly urged in 0
paper signed by 1903 of tho leading physi-
clans practioing within its limits
In answer TO an objection that Is said
! to be urged against an appropriation by
congress, the board of directors has sont
=, the following letter TO senators and mem
!. bors of tho house of representatives
GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, corner Tenti
' and Boundary streets northwest, Feb ., lSS5;-
DEAR SIR The board OF directors cordial!
and earnestly Invite you TO personally Visit III,
Garfield Memorial Hospital and inspect II
buildings and facilities
That Ii iB admirably adapted to meet tn
wants of the afflicted as intended by its found
= crs, and is a worthy and appropriate memoria
of the man whose name II BEARS the boar
feel assured you will heartily admit upon tn,
n inspection herein asked.
- Ii has been verbally stated that the name o
Garfield memorial is the reason why the pres
0 ent congress has so far refused to recognize o
. aid II In the slightest degree.
The board feel that the manner OF Mr., Gar
: fields death should silence all personal anC
4 political opposition, aud inasmuch as the neoC
= OF the continuance of the hospital IL urged b!
Z almost every physician aud surgeon of the city
o and us IL gives It's ministrntiOns without regart
or favor to sect, caste, or condition. It Is hoped
!. that you will be aDlo 10 personally visit th'
4 buildings.
I, The inclosed pamphlet tells much that the
u board would be glad TO personally explain Il
u more detail. All that is desired Is that IN tn
!. District of Columbia or sundry civil bill col
{ gress will give the hospital $4,000 toward cur
rent expenses for the ensuing year. Very re
spectiully and truly,
: TIE BOARD OF DmEcToRs,