The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-12
DONATES A BLOCK
OWNER OF THE MARTIES0N BUILD.
ING GIVES IT TO HOSPITAL

Managers VIII Raise Funds to Equip 1t
and Put 1t Into First Glass Shape
For Use-OnIy About Two Thousand
Five Hundred Will Be Needed-Ad-
visory Board Named.
In the distribution Of the benefits OF
| renewed business activity, and improve
ment in the general welfare OF the resi-
dents OF Wichita, the state a large, and
Oklahoma. it appears that the unfortu-
nate, diseased and afflicted are not to be
forgotten nor neglected.
The establishment OF 1000 modern
hospital in Wichita, or rather the re-
moval OF the Wichita Hospital from lis
present quarters TO the finest hospital
building in the state, if not in the west.
seems almost a certainty. Indeed il is
an assured fact, provided the people re-
spond generously TO the appeal Of the
Hospital association.
On account Of the crowded condition
Of the present quarters and lack Of facil-
tiles to properly handle the patients that
have for many months taxed their re-
sources, the board of directors were COM
PEELED several months ago 10 try to Sc
cure more extended accommodations. In
doing this the owner of the Martinson
block, on West Douglas avenue, became
interested in the work of the Hospital
association and responded in manner
beyond the expectations Of any Of the
good women OF the board or the gentle
men Of the advisory board. This response
WAS n m
he would donate the beautiful building
to the association free and clear Of in
cumbrances and taxes, provided the as
ISOLATION will raise $500 with which 70
equip the building in first-class shape
for thorough modern hospital Of the
dimensions commensurate with the size
and character Of the building 10 be do
mated. These improvements will consist
essentially in a steam heating apparatus,
some alterations for the charity wards,
operating rooms and other minor de-
tails. The board Of directors have. of
course, accepted the proposition and ar
engagements are now being made 70 Sc
cure a subscription TO this fund Of $500
for coupling the building. No other con-
ditions are imposed except that the hos
pitai shall be conducted in a liberal
manner, with a broad tolerant spirit,
knowing no creed or denomination in re-
ligion, free from any politics and open 10
every unfortunate that may need its
sheltering roof and the skill OF physi-
clans and trained nurses. No school in
medicine is 10 dominate, nor any narrow
or illiberal theory TO be permitted TO
control.
The grand gift Of a magnificent build
ing for public charity is the first and
greatest OF its kind in Wichita, if not in
Kansas, and there should be no delay or
tifficulty in the board meeting the re-
qurements of the owner and raising
quickly the funds required to meet the
conditions and accept the trust. If those
in this city whose hearts are touched by
the unf0rtunates, by manned, bruised
and diseased humanity, and every man |
and woman is, will respond in even a |
measure of the liberality Of the charit- |
able gentleman who offers TO give the |
building, il need not take twenty-four |
hours to place the association in ptsi- |
ton to accept his offer There ought 10 !
be, and there will be, no delay in secur- |
ing the funds needed TO make this hos |
pital one Of the institutions Of Wichita |
and two states.
The building was constructed in 1888 |
by Mr.. Ola Martinson, and ctst him |
over $4,000. Ii is without doubt the best |
constructed and one Of the beautiful |
buildings Of the city. The superintend-
ent OF the hospital, Miss Cutter, who, by
the way, is the most efficient and mast
erful superintendent the hospital has !
ever had, said 10 reporter for the
Eagle that the building could hardly |
have been better adapted for a great
hospital had it been specially built for |
that purpose. Under the charge Of Mr..
L. W. Clapp. who represents the owner
here, il has been we'll cared for and IS
in good order.
The Importance of this gift 70 the peo-
pie generally and the business interests
can only be understood by full preeen-
,ation Of the work being done and the
possibilities and importance OF such an
institution as large, first-class. modern
equipped hospital, as the Eagle hopes
soon 10 do.
In Kansas City, 81. Louis and other
cities, such institutions draw 70 them
selves patients from a wide area. Re-
putable phyicianS in cites throughout all
the area Of Southern Kansas and Okla
h0ma feel the need Of just such an in
stitution in their every day practice. The
modern hospital no longer carries TO
hose VINO are acquainted with its in
eTior the old time impression OF & dis
nal place turned over solely 10 home
ess and penniless unfortunates. Many
physicians insist on their patients, where
possible, in a great many ailment, be-
ng placed in hospitals, knowing that The
Kill of the nurses and the facilities for
proper care and wacchfulness are the
best known means toward restoration in
and severe cases. So that
While the work done by the grea: hos
)itas is largely charitable in measure,
hey are essentially business institutions
II great value 70 a city and It's retail .
business.
The women who have founded and l.,
,uilt UP the noble work 20 It's present
dimensions. 10 the point Of overlooking
= present quarters, viii abide By the
institution in its new fortunes and VIII
-ccep: the increased responsibilities in ,
'iden; 10 50 great an undertaking as
making the work fl this great homo 50
generously preferred on the condition
eeming.y 80 eazily complied with. No
-rander work could engag: their al ,
eation and every commentator is due
hem ami every business man in town
l0uld volunteer his contribution % Sc
urs an early ACCOMPLISHMENT OF TIE