Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-15
The Course Of Study Proposed Re-
garded as Excellent.
TO THE WEALTHY


Bailey, into effect. -,s-
The publication also brought to light
the fact that for several months past the
students at the Lucy Webb Hayes Train
ing School for Nurses have been engaged
in Just such work as that sought to be at
tanned by the efforts of other philapthrepic
people, but the young women Of the home
have performed their self-imposed tasks
in a quiet and unostentations manner,
which has lot attracted general attention.
Would Serve Christianity.
OF the possibilities for good that might
be accomplished II the plans Of the Central
Union Mission can be carried into effect.
and the field of usefulness of the Lucy
Webb Hayes Training School extended
President Milford Spohn Of the Central
Labor Union said:
IF some plan could be formulated and
successfully operated by which the poor
could have the care Of trained nurses, we
would have an object lesson in practical
Christianity which would greatly advance
the interest Of the church and further the
cause of religion.
ut is fact which has been regretted
by the religionists that a large per cent
of the poor were not interested in the
churches. Various reasons have been
given for this apathy-in many instances,
prejudice-but the principal reason Is that,
been regarded practically with that favor
and attention which should be given them
in obedience 10 the precepts of Christ.
Il am gratifed to hear that the Central
Union Mission, which Is said to be an in
stitution maintained for the material as
well as the spiritual benefit of the poor,
coEtemplates this plan of ministration.
have observed instances in my association
with those of organized labor bodies when
the care OF trained nurse and proper at
tention would have saved the father or
mother for the support and care of depend
ent little ones. The average member Of
but he is not able to pay the fees of
trained nurse physicians, cost of pre-
scriptions and other incidentals
Many cases occur when it becomes neces-
in some hospital. This is the refinement of
cruelty. OF course, it is the best that can
be done under the conditions, but 1t dis
rupts a family, and no one will maintain
that mother removed from her circle of
little ones, lying among the bed-ridden
with ears keenly attuned to the means of
the pafn-tossed, or witnessing the death
throes OF the occupants of a nearby couch.
is in favorable condition foE recovery.
ut is to be hoped that some plan will be
devised and operated whereby competent
nurses will be furnished at a moderate
fixed price to attend those who have not
the means 70 employ one at the fees now
demanded.
There is another class of our population
however, that is not includeffn this plan
that comparatively large rIass which is NOT
able to. pay even a moderate fixed prica;
they are the INDECENT, the very DOOR They
are the deniZens of the alleys the gregg,
rious poor In the unhealthy tenements.
What provision will be made for them ?
VIII they in the future as in the past-be
permitted to die with less concern than We
have for worn-out brute? Humanity and
Christianity demand that they be given
some attention. at least during periods of
pain and disease. Why can they not have
assistance without money and without
price?
THE plan will not be complete until the
sands of Gods poor
The Work Begun.
Mrs. D. b. Street. president of the Home
for the Aged of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, is one of the foremost in the ranks
Of those who desire to relieve suffering
wherever 1t is found and is conceded to be
well qualified to speak of the work being
Home for the Poor.
Mrs. Street said:
Il would say for the benefit of those I'M
acquainted with the good work that is
being done by the deaconess nurses in
connection with Sibley Memorial Hospital
that since last February these consecrated
women of the Methodist Church have given
their services without cost to all the needy
pco1 u Our CITY tnat tney can care Tor,
and In homes where only limited salary
Is received they have given the most eff
Gent services for the small sum of IS per
week.
Frequently these women have to not
only nurse the sick, but do the cooking,
and in many instances provide the food
and furnish clothing from the loan closet
of the hospital.
More nurses could always be employed,
but for lack of funds for their support the
ladies of the Woman's Home Missionary
Society who have charge Of the work have
to limit the number.
I'VE would be pleased to have those in
terested In this work or who wish to con-
tribute to its support to call upon Dr. a.
H. Ames. 1140 North Capitol street. who
has charge OF the training school for mis-
sionaries and the nurses in connection with
Sibley Memorial Hospital. Those who re-
quire services for the sick should make
application there.
Approves the Plan.
President 1. L. Blout Of the United He
brew Charities. as the chief executive for
many years of that orgaaiaationr has been
brought into contact yearly witt. scores of
| persons who need the attention-ofta train
ed nurse. but who from lack ofSftnds are
deprived of the service. He said:
President Bailey's suggestions, as print
ed in The Evening Star of Thursday. rela-
tive to providing nurses for the poor, etc.
are, in my opinion. the best-a and most feas-
ible ones which. If properly systemized and
carefully managed, would tend to assure
ouch proper and prompt attention as the
| poor sick are so sadly in need or
No Longer an Experiment. -.
Rev. ]. Fred Heisse, pastor Of Wesley
NJ. E. Church had this to say:
Il heartily commend the plan. It has
been an experiment which has passed into
pleasing success. Such worK is conceived
| in the Christian spirit. Our blessed Master
| went about healing all mariner Of diseases.
Emphasize the went about There is much
suggestion In ! was sick and We visited
me- The healing balm Of remembrance.
sympathy and sacrifice is In that word
visited
professional nursing Is attractive and
honorable. an glad to see scores of young
women entering into this department OF
genuine service. Many forces today are
making for the longevity Of life Among
| these must prominently be classed good
nursing. 1t brings with 1t a Combination
Of potential elements. It Is needed every.
| where. Within the quiet ward of the hos.
| pital. the ministries OF the home circle the
sufferings of the battle field. the deenair