San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
A CROWN OE GLORY.
SAN ANToNIO'S LATEST BENE-
FICIENT INSTITUTION.
A Magnificent Retreat For the Victims OF
Dypsomania and the Accused
Morphine Using Habit.

W eS ISSdIueu dS pOOI, weak NlCllHl
of his own dissolute and pernicious hab-
its and tastes. Today, in the light of
science and investigation, he is more
humanely and justly regarded as the
victim of a disease--a disease as in
sidious and as plainly defined as any of
the other Affections visited upon hui
mainly in general.
For several years past science and
humanitarianism have searched hand
in hand through the realms of materia
medica for some remedy which, while
relieving the victim of liquor or NOR
phine from the pains and misery atten-
dant upon Incorporate indulgence in
either would at the same
time forever destroy and utterly
eradicate any desire or taste
for the deadly destroyers. Sanitari-
ums, homes, retreats and various pla-
ces for the treatment and cure of those
afflicted have been established in va
rious cities during the past ten
years, and the incalculable good they
have accomplished can hardly be real
lied. Among those earliest establish
sided over by DR.. ]. ]. McKanna, a
gentleman who had given long thought
and patient study and investigation to
the subject. The venture was pre-
eminently successful, as hundreds of
grateful beneficiaries throughout
south and southwest Texas cheerfully
and voluntarily bear testimony Re-
Gently this same DIR. McKanna, recog-
nizing the superior advantages of San
Antonio, determined to permanently
locate here, and quietly and without
ostentation or fluorish of trumpets,
set about to complete arrangements for
the opening of an institution at which
not only every form of disease arising
from the use of liquor or opium could
be permanently cured, but which at the
same time should be credit and hon
or to San Antonio as well as the great
state of Texas.
Securing a long lease upon the prop
erty known as the Patterson home
stead, he has made such alterations
and additions as were requisite to make
it answer in the fullest degree all the
essentials desired. The handsome
baronial home, situated in a lovely
grove and surrounded by spacious
grounds, is reached after a pleasant
drive along River avenue. Broad porch
es and wide verandas furnish cool and
inviting retreats from the torrid rays
of the sun, while scattered fountains
send forth their cooling sprays to de-
light the eye and cool the temperature.
Within, the institution is a model of
design and execution. Entering
a broad and spacious hall, a
handsome and tastefully furnished par
lor greets one on the right of entrance.
On the left, are several cosy bed cham
bers, convenient for those unable to
bear the fatigue of climbing the stairs.
In the rear of the parlor is located the
and well ventilated dining
room, a glance at which is sufficient to
quicken the palate of an epicure or fire
the hunger of a dyspeptic. Then comes
the perfectly appointed kitchen, SER
wants quarters, closets bathrooms
outhouses, etc. A fine herd of Jer-
seys supply an abundance of pure, fresh
butter and milk.
The second floor is devoted entirely
to bed chambers, each furnished COM
and home-like, with an album
dance of spotless linen, and wearing
a look of comfort and cleanliness which
invites rest and repose. Bath rooms
and closets are conveniently arranged
on this floor also.
Mrs. ]. ]. McKanna exercises a per-
sonal supervision over the entire build
ing. AS matron, she leaves nothing
undone that can minister to the COM
fort, advancement and recovery OF
those who seek the benefits of the in
stitution. DIR. ]. p. Rice, an expert
enced and accomplished practitioner
fills the position of consulting physi-
clan.
Such in brief is the new enterprise
in San Antonio by DR.. Nc
Kama for the treatment of the unfor-
Inmates addicted to the use of liquor
or morphine and it's auxiliary poisons.
His method of treatment is rational,
simple and absolutely harmless. He
uses no hyperdermics or deadly drugs.
He resorts to natures laboratory Tor
his remedies and performs his cures
without breaking down the system and
leaving the patient mental as Wen
as physical wreck.
San Antonio as well as the afflicted
throughout the state are to be con-
graduated upon the establishment OF
such an institution, for here, at mod
crate cost, one can secure all the COM
forts and accommodations of de-
lightful urban or suburban home, en-
Joy the pleasures of congenial associa-
tions, music and literature, while at the
same time receiving the care and at
tention of a physician skilled in the
specially which he treats and which
will assuredly restore to rigorous and
robust manhood and womanhood those
afflicted.
The institution, though opened only
a few days, has several guests, among
them two ladies. AS the merits and
advantages of the treatment of DIR. j.
]. McKanna become more generally
known in the city, the Light feels as
sured that the limits of his accommo-
dations will be taxed to the utmost,
for as certain as that what has been
done can be done again, DR.. Mckanna
can destroy the appetite and eradicate
the desire for liquor or morphine, no
matter how strong or confirmed the
"a bit NAV have fastened upon one.