New-York tribune., 1902-07-02

assistance. The special object, however, of the
founder is to benefit convalescents, and there
fore provision is made for the establishment Of
a convalescent home upon part of the real
estate conveyed TO the trustees in the immediate
vicinity Of New-York All persons needing rest
"A means Of cure will he eligible for admission
to the convalescent hospital. As far possible
the self-respect of the applicants will be care
fully considered. moderate charge may there
fore he made, but in case the patient prefers IT
shall be regarded as loan TO be repaid with
ont interest and without security.
1t is especially provided that "the directors Of
the Foundation shall establish a thorough, care
full and kindly system for choosing bene-
fciaries men and women who beyond all rea-
sonable doubt within the purposes described
in the trust deed but the founder. appreCiating
the frequent suffering caused by tardy action in
giving relief urges that the methods to be used,
far they consistent with propriety
shall be expeditions possible
1t is also provided that in carrying into
effect the objects specified the instrumentality
Of other charitable and philanthropic organiza-
tions may be availed Of by the trustees and ar
rangements may be made with the city of New
York for the care of malignant cases either by
the erection of suitable buildings or by assum-
ing thc cost OF treatment in such cases"
The trustees viii proceed at once to associate
with themselves committee of experts on plan
and scope SO that when the income of the fund
shall be available. the operations may he under
taken in such way will best carry into effect
the purposes OF the founder upon scale COM
mensurate with the magnitude of the endow-
ment.
In formulating this plan it is intended that
provision shall be made at the COnvaescent
Hospital for the reception of sick children, not
proper subjects for any existing hospital. but
requiring careful attention in order to prevent
more serious ailments. 1t is also intended that
provision shall be made for supplying nurses
al a moderate cost to families having sick cases
requiring special treatment under tie super
vision OF the attending physician.
Mr. Burke Is a director of the Chicago, St.
Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad and sev
eral other Western roads, and of the Eagle Fire
and Empire City Fire Insurance companies He
retired from his mercantile business. which
based on South American trade. several years
ago and for over twenty years has lived at his
present home in Forty-seventh-st. His sister
and her husband, John Just, both of whom are
dead Mr.. Just dying in September, 1888. lived
there with him. Mr.. Burke himself is a bache-
lor, and has always led a quiet. retiring life.
Mr. Denman, his attorney. said Mr.. Burke
wished as little prominence possible from
the affair. He said in regard to his age that
Mr. Burke was about as old as Russell Sage
and +other of his friends The name of the
foundation is that of Mr.. Burke's mother.
MIR Burke was born in this city at No. l
William-st and worked his way. None
of his wealth came to him by inheritance. He
began in mercantile business, and expanded his
interests in later years. becoming we'll known
in a quiet way among fnanciers. The founda-
tion was incorporated at Albany within the
last month.
MIR Burke was i'll with a cold last night and
could be seen.