New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-07
and without freside restraints are congregated
than where family life prevails
REDS AND CLOTHING.

Tho comfort OF the members of the home depends
80 greatly upon their clothing and bedding. and
the habits OF each individual In using them Una,
the most considerable attention Is invited 10 'neS.
matters The difference between cot ana peo
is clearly recognized. Some of these disaoieo 'c'
Grams may have wasted away 80 as 10 Dc .o IN
deserve fair-slzcd bed Ali the men are not ne
slim strplngs they were in ISL ahd large man
even II he sleeps in barracks and H. not SICK nu
NS bot bS bought S% for these disabled old
than the one made for me PupnrI n nna, per
with the increased comfort given continuously 10
tne nS g yeSrS in OF turn require service
New barracks and home arc being erected
od paitnrn bought for them will possibly outlas
the who first occupies H. Inc ranG L,ndi
buv only the more comfortable sizes, and no" that
the thin pad mattress is being abolished II "ouia
seem III occasion to accept only the better FORM
and size OF bunk The regular home has only such
beds and thick hair mattresses ,.-. N,
the men in the quality and abundance of what Is
furnished them; and this seems no less evident IN
pei old men to wear winter clothing the year round
in all climates sounds. to express II mildly, a niue
unreaso nable. ne extreme heat, when one Drancn
was visited. hae been such that the men were NOT
asked 10 turn out Even In minor items, the hehVy
woollen socks they in marching regiments
seem no longer required, and their hats might wen
have cork leather ventllator between sweat
band and hat. Doth Tor comfort IN Sucu neat aNu
avoid the unseemy stain Of sweat SHOWN upon
so many hats when they are expected TO last TWO
years. In almost every article the difference pc
tween summer and winter weights seems far more
important to disabled men than iUll,dress an, ana
undress suit. Even the heavy gray. partly WoOlen,
shirt might possibly be improved upon as an
article OF summer wear; and the apparent comfort
in wandering around in shirtsleeves in the hotter
summer days makes special demand Tor a
seemly and satisfactory summer shirt congress
NAV not care TO give a passing thought 10
such details. and Evidently good deal OF careful
consdera ton and good work IS shown In their
present condition: but for the sake OF both cean-
ness and comfort come modification In the bedding
ard clothing evidently wise and needed.
GENERAL RESULTS GOOD.
General Breckinridge in conclusion says:
II Is pleasure TO invt, considerable attention 70
the generally admirable character and results OF
what has been done, especially where the barracks
are models OF hygienic and economic design and
construction. well as % neatness and care the
general mess a marvel deserving the closest imta-
ton the landscape gardening a success and an at
tractive feature. tho thoughtf. care for inc mem
bers deserving every commendation. and the econ
omy attained Is remarkable. The faithful and
Jealous work OF the officers from highest 10 lowest
deserves recognition and II this is all the work OF
private corporation or of PUBIC duty stu II y one
Of the most extensive and benefcent TO the old dis
abed soldiers that ever known in any coun-
try. and It is good work that must 90 on stead
lastly 10 the end. Whatever divergence of Views
or of interest may be developed. surely all must
unite in the best efforts for the best results.
condition OF tho National Home for Disabled Volun-
teer Soldiers as well II can he presented after
the most faithful and thorough inspection, It, It,
are any. whether inherent in the system or OF
gradual growth and merely transient. are doubtless
appreciate by all concerned. Both must speak for
unique effective and imposing illustrations Of sym
pathetic American patriotism. Its results and pos
iects Of admiration and most serious consideration
Its general condition deserves warm commende ton.