The Monticellonian., 1902-12-04
A GRAND THANK OFFERING.
]. Ogden Armour Will Build and Endow an Institute of
 Bloodless Surgery
NAMED FOR HIS DAUGHTER LOLITA.
Dr. Friedrich Mueller, the Principal Assistant of Prof. AdoIph Lorens, the Famous Ortheopedie Surgeon, VIII He at It's Hend-A Free Boon to Children.

Chicago, Dec 2-As monument of gratitude to his daughter, heir 10 fabulous wealth. who has been re- claimed from life of utter helpless ness and given one of activity and en- dearment, J. Ogden Armour. million aire, now turned philanthropist, like his father. has begun plans for the Lolita Armour Institute of Bloodless Surgery, which is to be endowed with g. 900, ,000.
 The first active step in this direc- tion was taken Sunday at Mir. Ar mour's home, while the packer, his wife and daughter were entertaining Prof Adolf Lorenz and Dr. Friedrich Mueller, both of the University of Vienna.
 Lolita Does n Cake-waIS Step.
 "Come, dear, see how well you walk" said Dr. Lorenz to the Armour heiress, who but few weeks ago he found suffering. as she had been since birth, from congenital hip disloea- tiun.
 With a smile the child walked across the floor to him. making playful grimace and cake-walk steF for the edification of her anxious nurse.
 Good! You re as well as any child, said the noted surgeon, and he and Dr Mueller shook hands.
 Armour batter and Armour mater looked at each other. and both turned to Dr. Mueller. Il know" said the millionaire, that Prof. Lorenz could not be induced to accept the invita- ton l am going to extend to you. l can not find expression for my grati- tude that my daughter is healed. Mrs. Armour and 1 have discussed time and time again the best means of commemorating the seeming miracle.
 Proposition to Dr. Mueller.
 "I intend tc establish hospital or institute for your school of surgery he said. You must be at the head nf 1t. It makes no difference what the cost may be. My daughter has prac- tically been given back to me. and l and my wife are grateful. For the first time since Lolita was born we are happy. Other parents are joyless because their children are afflicted with the same trouble. They can not afford to employ you. and you can not afford to come from Vienna every time some one needs you. Stay here. Make Chicago your home, and you will not regret it.''
 Shall I?" asked Dr. Mueller of his famous chief and patron
 ''I almost envy you the opportuni- ty."
 Then two men, one an American, another of the Teutonic race, both known the world over. sealed the pact in grasp of hands. and the bloodless treatment hospital became all but fact.
 Then came the subject of establish ing the institution. the site. cost, en- dowment and all that will be neces- sary to mair tain it. Will Re Absolutely Free.
 First of all, it was announced by 1 the donor that the institution shall l be absolutely free to whomsoeyer may need treatment.
 There is not to be l>life in the place.
 This was settled by Dr. Lorenz on behalf of his assistant. Dr. Lorenz said the night he accepted the degree of doctor of laws from Northwestern university that the doom of the knife was sealed. that is should not be used So it is to be with the new Ar mour institute
 Mr Armour said he had selected the site. and that the only thing remain ing to be done is the construction of the building and the equipment It was decided that the hospital will OOO to insure an income of S100,000 a year