Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-19

one of the Washington members thinks
| that any criticism will be made by the
foreign congressistS They say that
while the distinguished visitors from
abroad and from our own big cities
have been used to meeting in the finest
palaces of European governments. the
new Museum building is particularly
ntted for an exhibition of this kind be-
cause it is absolutely empty and the
workmen have absolutely full swing.
The bare walls have been draped by
some one who knows his business Sew
eral hundred army flags have been used
70 make the assembly hall lose its ap-
pearance of roughness. A corps of
women is busy every day sewing and
tying the material to be used for deco
| rating ceilings and stairways.
Superintendent Deacon Here.
Charles W. Deacon. superintendent of
the Union Printers Home, at Colorado
Springs, Colo, arrived in Washington
yesterday to attend the congress.
Mr.. Deacon will act in conjunction
with the International Typographical
Union committee appointed by Presi-
dent Lynch to represent the printers
organization at the congress He will
be In attendance at the sessions of the
convention to give comprehensive his
tory of the treatment inaugurated at
the tuberculosis Sanatorium, the bene-
hts derived by the inmates, and give
statistics showing the remarkable prog
ress that has been made by the fnstitu-
ton In Its fight of a decade against the
ravages Of consumption in the ranks of
printers.
Mrs. Deacon, matron of the home. is
acting superintendent during her hus-
bands absence from Colorado Springs
The exhibit from the printers home,
which consists of photographs of the
buildings. literature describing the meth
n r0n Df
miniature tent of the kind used for the
open-air treatment at the sanatorium, is
being installed in its place in the New
National Museum building. Decorators
are at work upon it. When the congress
opens its session. Monday night 1t will
be one of the most attractive as we'll as
instructive exhibits at the convention
The /. T. L. committee, President Kidd
ana Dr.. J. r. Armstrong, chairman of
Columbia Union committee on prevention
OF tuberculosis. met with Mr.. Deacon at
typographical Temple last evening and
discussed the plans to be carried out dur
Ing the convention. The committee will
be at the National Museum Sunday morn
ing TO receive instructions from Supt.
Deacon. that they may be familiar with
the apparatus and details to assist him
during the sessions In explaining the WORK
Of the officials of the home in the treat
ment of consumption.
October has been set aside as Trades
Unions day. At that time President
Gompers of the American Federation of
Labor will deliver an address. James NJ.
Lynch. president of the International
Typographical Union, will be in Washing
ton on that date, and will probably have
something to say about what the printers
have been doing for years in the care of
their invalid and aged members.
Concerning Printers Home.
In an interview with Star reporter to-
day Supt Deacon said:
II believe this gathering of scientists
and medical men from all parts of the
world will be of great value in the pre-
vention and treatment of tuberculosis. A
crusade for better sanitary conditions for
working people. who are the largest suf
ferers from this dread disease. will be
pushed vigorously, and with the inaugu-
ration of this movement will begin the
decrease of the large percentage of tuber-
culosis among the class OF people who
work in shops. offices and factories
Ten years ago the international Typo
graphical Union built a tuberculosis hos
pital at the printers home for the care
and treatment Of its members who have
contracted the disease, and in many cases
where patients in the early stage have
awaited themselves Of our treatment they
have left the institution in good health.
able to resume active work During the
past year several improvements have
been made. which add materially to the
resources Of the home
The number of applicants for admis-
sion to the tuberculosis sanatorium made
an enlargement Of the hospital accommo-
dations requisite. The virtue of the open
air treatment in the fight against tuber
culosis has been proved conclusively, and
the extremely satisfactory results OBJ
tanned from the use of tents at the home
have established their efficiency beyond
question.
When the need of more hospital room
became apparent 1t was deemed advisa-
BILE by the board to erect additional tents.
together with a central building for the
use of the tenters. The tents are con
structed on the same plan as the original
ones. are octagonal in shape, with sub
stantial framework, covered with heavy
double tiller army canvas. They are
steam heated and electric lighted.
The central building. solarum, is
frame with two sides of glass, giving the
occupants the benefit OF the sun at all
hours Of the day. The building Is pro-
vided with baths. lavatories and all con-
veniences.
The solarium is furnished with mission
style furniture, is provided with writing
desk. tables and easy chairs. making a
sitting room that is both attractive and
comfortable. The cost of tents. Solarium
and furnishings Is about $1,000
w. B. Prescott. former president of the
International Typographical Union, will
be in Washington tomorrow ard will
speak to Washington printers at Typo
graphical Temple His subject will be the
international course Of instruction as fur
nished by the Inland Printer School.