New-York tribune., 1901-03-24
CARE OF CONsUMPTITEs IN COLORADO.
PLANS FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL
sANATORIUM-TO FORM SELF-SUP-
PORTING INSTITUTION.

Denver. March 23.-To save the lives of thousands
OF persons belonging other States from oea'h oy
tuberculosis is the object Of an organization oi
Denver physicians and other professional men ana
women for the establishment and maintenance OF
the Rocky Mountain Industrial SanatorIulh WHICH
has just been Incorporated here
The organization aims to be national in Its scope
and has the Endorsement and support OF many OF
the foremost physicians of the United states. Its
purpose aid great majority of tubercuiosis
patients in poor or moderate circumstances who
come to Colorado and otner mountain States in
the hope that the climate and altitude Will aid IN
effecting a cure, and who almost invariably either
from lack of proper direction. are I'M
nediatey surrounded by conditions which precluoe
improvement recovery.
The story of the tortures and hardships of the
consumptive of moderate means, who leaves nome
and friends and attempts to make his way In
strange city while battling for health. would I'LL
volumes. A large majority OF those coming to Den
forced into office work or other clerical
employment and to live in cheap boarding houses
where the food, ventilation and sanitation are poor
say the least. Under such conditions improve
ment Is rare and recovery impossible.
The attempt will be made through auxiliary So
ceties to reach these patients before they leave
their homes in other States, that they may be
started the search for health with as cheering
a outlook may be afforded by proper medical
care. nourishing food. cheerful surroundings and
outdoor life in a sunny climate.
The problem of how best to care for the vast
multitude afflicted with tuberculosis and at the
same time remove q great public danger, has long
puzzled the brightest minds in the medical pro-
fesson. The subject has been discussed at every
national and State meeting for years. Out or all
the theories and schemes suggested, Denver physi-
clans, after much careful study. have organized In
attempt to evolve something practical In this
they have had the advice Of prominent doctors In
other cities. who hope that the ultimate result
will be the removal of consumptives from large
cities. thereby solving another hard problem
Their plan provides for the erection of sana-
torium about twenty miles from Denver to be
conducted industrial colony. A large amount
OF money will required. This il is expected, can
be raised by the cottage endowment plan.
To secure these endowments by individuals. fra
ternties clubs, societies. churches, college aumnse.
labor unions, etc. the Young Woman's Sanatorium
Auxiliary has been organized. A branch Of his
auxiliary will be established in every city and
town IN the United States.
1t will be the duty of this society 10 cooperate
with the Board of Directors. to secure money for
the endowment OF the cottages. to raise funds for
n library. collect furnishings for the cottages. and
interest wealthy people in the sanatorium.
BY utilizing the labor Of patients it is expected
that nearly all the work of the institution will be
performed the entire sanatorum supplied with
provisions. and great variety of remunerative
Industries carried The industrial nature of
the Institution will enable patients TO avail them
selves Of change of climate while the disease is
in its incipiency and before they incapacitated
for light open air employment.
The motto OF the institution is. Helping others
to help themselves IS the best charity" The in
stitution is for proht. No dividends be de-
clared. and the net earnings will be used for the
improvement and betterment Of the enterprise.
The incorporators of the Rocky Mountain Sana
torum William H. Gabbert, Associate Justice
OF the Colorado Supreme Court; Charles Hartzel.
attorney. and A. Mansfield Holmes. NJ. n.
The foremost physicians and business men Of
Denver members Of the directorate and the
boards OF the different departments. On the Gen
eral Advisory Board are physicians OF national rep
utaton. belonging to large cities from Boston, 70
success can come only by the people of each State
which has consumptire patients lending helping
hand IN placing the institution upon substantial
comes from citizens OF other communities their in
valids win as heretofore meet with hardships ana
The Institution has been in operation IN ex
perimental way for several months and the results
large scale VIII hs begun as soon as the PUBLIC be
comes Interested and sufficient amount OF CO
larry is thoroughly organized. and has already
taken steps TO iorm 6TanchcS & IN otaer plaSeS, ,,
tory for the sanatorium. and donations or funds
directors supervision of the expenditure OF all
The benefits of the sanatorium briefly set
forth IN the prospectus. az follows.
II will remove a constant source Of danger from
II win provide homo comforts and proper hysienic
and sanitary conditions for patients.
It Will provide treatment by specialists abreast
Il viii secure the obedience Of patients TO the
laws OF health.
IL will secure the advantages OF climate long
known be Of great benefit in checking tubercular
processes.
II Will furnish home for patients who are hnan-
Cially unable avail themselves Of favorable
climate at time when II will be OF great benefit 10
them. and at a time when they are able to perform
light work and to be to degree self-supporting.
II Will furnish opportunity to patients who
are financially able 70 pay for the privileges of the
institution. 70 take up light outdoor employment
suited their and ability. II they choose.
thus uniting the entire institution upon the broad
plane of usefulness.