The Minneapolis journal., 1902-02-15

Of tuberculosis. Heat, food and care
could be furnished from the larger plant
of the Workhouse. Log shacks are
planned with one side open to the south,
having a fireplace within In these seven
patients are allowed to congregate shell
tered from the wind = as they lounge
around with their feet to the fire. For
those who are able, a good bowling alley
is planned. -
Problem of Occupation.
The greatest problem is what to do with
these men and women who must lie in bed
or rest quietly out of doors most of the
time during the five months necessary for
a cure. The question of occupation is
supreme, and adequate means of relieving
the monotony must be provided In order
to get the best results.
Mr.. Lamoreaux has also drawn designs
for one Of these cottages. First is large
porch partly enclosed in glass to protect
the patient from the wind while he gets
the sun and cold air. A fat roof fenced
in is provided where the patient can lie
naked for an hour on two in the sun when
the weather permits. The interior of the
house consists of one large parlor with
two immense wood freplaces.
Opening from this room are six rooms
so arranged that at all times of day and
night draught may pass through the
room. In the summer the porch or roof
top is to be used for sleeping purposes.
A bathroom where cold shower and
plunge are taken every morning is also
added.
The cost of these cottages is from
$1,000 to $4,000 each. AS the cases de-
mand more cottages can be added. One
fsanatorium in New York state commenced
with one cottage and in fourteen years
had twenty. Had they the money another
twenty cottages could be filled in a few
days. This is private enterprise. The
200 andSpeople are waiting for their turn
to get in. It is not advisable to have
more than 200 in any one institution.
Many people in this city would be only
too glad to pay for their care if they
Icould only get that care. Five dollars a
week is charged In all the institutions
but it costs twice that; 4to care for each
patient comfortably These places are for
those who can be, cured but cannot afford
more. One private institution in New
| York paid for its plant the first year and
/ the next year gave its stockholders 81
per cent dividend. This New York sana-
torium has three plans: A free sana-
torium, provided by wealthy people, a de-
partment for $5 week for those who
can pay something, and a part where the
rates are. as high as $3.50 per week. This
latter 1nciudeS nurses, massage, sprays
| specialist, etc., special table and extra
services, but the treatment necessary for
a cure is the same in each departme ment
Beside this is a building for 5incurables.
| = would suggest that each person be
! required to pay 81 per week. If that
| could not be furnished, either by the pa
tients or by his friends, let the city as
lsume the entire expense This is the
tplan at many of our state institutions.
Needssof Minneapolis.
Does Minneapolis need a place for the
cure and treatment OF tuberculosis?
| IL you could only see the wretched
hovels some Of these unfortunates are
Iscompelled to die in and could hear their
pitiful appeals for help or see the help
less resignation with which they accept
their fate, you could not doubt one
moment. Those interested in the poor
the people in charge Of the hospital and
the ministers can tell you of the need.
There Is not hospital In this city
where tuberculosis patients are admitted
for it Is known they are carrying death t0
those the hospitals are designed to help
And vet they must have care. One new
case OF consumption In Minneapolis each
day and no place to give them chance
| to live! Germany has reduced Its death
rate from consumption 5O,per cent In the
last twenty years. There the insurance
accompanies own and conduct sanatoria
hecause the state compels each man to