The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-25

that the light is admitted just as may be
necessary in treating the patient, or as
may best suit his or her comfort. Every
window is tastefully curtained, thus soft
ening the bright sun light and making 1t
agreeable to the weakest eye. A visitor is
at once struck. with the perfect cleanliness
of every nook and corner, and the watch
full eye of the matron fails to overlook this
matter in any particular.
The second floor is divided into several
departments. There are several large,
elegantly furnished rooms for the pay pa
tients in the front while the rear contains
several smaller rooms, the children's ward,
pharmacy, operating room and store room
for small stores and hospital supplies.
Each department is entirely separate from
another, having its own gallery also sepa-
rate and distinct. In the rear Of the phar-
macy, which is nothing more or less than
a miniature drug store, is the operating
room, furnished with all necessary articles
such as tables, sprays and the heavier
paraphernalia used by physicians on such
occasions. The walls are handsomely tiled
and the floor cemented. In fact, nothing
is neglected to make the department what
it should be and is the pride of the staff.
Although this room has been the scene of
many difficult operations it has yet TO wit
ness the first failure.
On the opposite side of the hall is the
childrens ward, which presents the ap-
pearance of a large nursery, and here the
little tiny specs of humanity are given
every chance for their lives and they read
lily take advantage Of their opportunities.
AS yet the death of no child has cast a
gloom over this CHEEKY apartment.
On this floor the attention of the visitor
is attracted to little room that is fur
nished entirely different from any of the
others and shows signs Of careful arrange
ment The curtains are draped in an
artistic manner, the light creeps in
through a deIicately tinted shade and
everything betokens special care and taste.
1t was furnished by the Francis Willard
US, and is set aside for their proteges.
In the north hall are the rooms furnished
by the Entire Nous" club, and the Ma
sonic suite These rooms are large and
inviting, the furnishings are elaborate and
nothing is lacking to make them attract
i've. Rich lace curtains adorn the win
dOws and easy chairs and lounges are
placed in every convenient nook and cor
ner.
On the ground floor the K. of P, the l.
o. O. +. and Mr. Cash Henderson have
each furnished apartments and their luXu-
rious appointments are the pride of the
hospital.
Just to the right of the main entrance is
the consultation rooms for the physicians.
This room is also beautifully furnished
and is decorated with flowers in bloom. A
handsome stand contains twenty-five pots
of rare and beautiful plants that are care
fully tended. Little boquets containing a
sprig of green may be found in every ward
and afford great comfort to the tired
and weary sufferer. A hundred little
ways have been adopted by the matron
to make it pleasant for the patients,
and all of the inmates have a smile
of greeting whenever she puts in an
appearance Mr.. Il. ]. Zimmerman is the
resident superintendent and his estimible
wife acts as matron. They have both had
many years of experience in hospital work
and one may realize at a glance that the
hospital is under the direction of compe-
tent nurses In the south hall on the
lower floor, are the private apartments of
the superintendent and matrOn. At the
end of this hall are the elevator shaft and
the engine room. The extreme end opens
into the dining room a large cheerful room
while a glance into the kitchen beyond
assures the visitor that the table is well
provided. In the basement are the heating
furnace, store room for heavy stores and
laundry. Every thing is in apple pie
order and needs no description, there being
no room for criticism.
After an hours visit the stranger is i'm
pressed with the quiet and peaceful repose
of the entire establishment The foot falls
are scarcely noticeable on the velvety car
petings of the halls and stairways.
On Sundays, services are held in the
large reception room and may be attended
by those of the patients who desire. Min
listers of all denominations of1iciate, being
detailed each Sunday by the ministerial
association.
The library is cozy little room, COM
fortably furnished and the book shelves
are stored with choice books and periodi-
Gals. Here all of the daily papers are kept
on file, being donated by the publishers for
the use of the inmates.
The most important feature of the hos
pital work is the training schoolfor nurses.