The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22

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Never in the history Of Washington
has there been such a gigantic lesson
offered 10 the American people as that
which IS given by the exhibit OF the
International tuberculosis Congress,
which is now open IA the new National
Museum.
Every bit Of available space in the
halls is filed, and very step Of the thou
sands Of visitors who thronged the cor
ridors throughout the morning and af-
ternoon was a lesson In one Of the most
tremendous battles the human race
ever has fought. and which revealed
also the unending series of victories IL
has won in the cause.
Many Notable Scientists
When Commissioner Maofarland wei
coined the delegates and visitors TO the
congress. he called together one Of the
most notable group OF scientists in the
world. For three weeks the public OF
Washington and the little army Of Wis
itors who are hsre for the congress will
be given the benefit of years of study
and research They may see as clearly
what has been done in the innermost
sections Of foreign countries as right
here in Washington, and for a visit 10
the exhibition halls they may get first
hand knowledge Of every known pre-
ventive and every known remedy which
has been disclosed TO the world
one might spend hours every day
IN the big building and still md endless
cause for study. The exhibition. which
has been written Of so many times
since the congress was first proposed,
cannot be judged fairly in any other
way than by viewing It. Il Is stupen-
GouS IN proportions, materially and
from an educational standpoint.
Much of Benefit.
Anyone infected with tuberculosis
may find an opportunity to benefit by
the life study Of men who have devoted
every minute Of their time and ener-
gy TO lighting the disease.
One Of the most notable OF the for
eiEn exhibits is that of Germany the
home of Dr.. Koch, who discovered the
tuberculosis germ.
The campaign in New York probably
- one of the most exhaustive and prac-
tlcRl which has beer adopted. Under
the auspices OF the Department OF
Health the public is being constantly
educated 10 the absolute necessity for
cooperation on the part Of the people
toward stamping out the disease
Public Lectures Given.
During the summer public lectures,
illustrated by stereopticon views, are
given in the public parks of the city
the papers and notices given 10 the
people where it is possible. but little
slips explaining all about the lectures
are given 10 the school children.
In order TO bring the matter forcibIy
20 the attention OF the foreign element
the slips also are printed in foreign
languages, and are carried into the
tenement districts by the children
There never is one OF the lectures given
before an audience OF less than $500.
The eXhiSit OF New York is complete
~ every detail Pictures, drawings,
charts and every other means OF Illus
rating the work and its details help to
make the arguments more complete.
Bay State Exhibit.
Massachusetts, also stands out as one
of the big backgrounds in the cam
palgn against the disease, and. through
out the State are many colonies. camps.
end sanitariums for the care Of
patients. One Of the most attractive fea-
lures OF the Massachusetts exhibit is
SIS miniature representations Of the
colonies devoted TO the care OF these
patients
Conspicuous among these is one show
Ing the day camp at Mattapan, where
consumptives may ride out on a troll
ley car, spend the entire day under the
uees, receive three meals, and have the
attention Of nurses and physicians, re
turning TO their homes at night.
The tremendous benefit to be derived
py plenty Of fresh air, one of the most
rigid doctrines OF the cause, is shown
in many Of the city and State exhibits
IN miniature porches equipped for sleep
ing. Some are entirely incIosed, al
though with windows around the en-
tire house 10 be thrown open al will.
Printers Show Progress.
A significant feature Of the congress
is the exhibit of the international Typo
graphical Union. the only labor organ
iSahon which has established and IS
maintaining its own institutions. One
OF its colonies is the Union Printers'
Home, at Colorado Springs, where TWEEN
ty-two buildings are maintained.
Prominently displayed on the main
floor of the exhibition building is the ex-
hibit Of the Washington Fairgrounds
Association, one OF the most Complete
which has been shown since the assoc
citation was formed. The exhibit is IN
charge OF Mrs. Elizabeth Rafter. who
is Just putting the finishing touches on
the little group of Fairgrounds.
Next 10 the Washington Fairgrounds
IS the exhibit OF the hospital at Sea
Breeze. near New York, and one OF the
most notable institutions under the
auspices OF the New York association.
Dr. Buhre. OF Sweden, gave an inter
esting lecture at o'clock this after
noon. and will repeat IL at D. m. The
moving pictures used for the iilustra-
ton show, among other things, the
members OF the royal family visiting