The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-06

and the proper methods Of treatment,
IL was realized that separate accom-
modauOns must be provided. and this
institution was among the first 70 give
the tent treatment, now so well known
both TO the medical profession and 10
laymen, a thorough practical trial
The result has fully demonstrated the
efficacy OF this method of treatment.
The Tent Colony.
Mr.. Charles Deacon. superintendent
of the home, thus describes the tent
colony"
''In 1904 ten tents were erected near
the hospital service. and their efficiency
In the treatment of lung trouble has
been so thoroughly and satisfactorily
demonstrated that en- additional tents
We're added in 1907. a central building
for the use of those occupying the tents
was erected, and this is provided with
baths. lavatovIes, and a sun parlor. The
tents are DctOgOnial in shape, with
framework as substantial as that of
house. are securely anchored on four
sides, and VIII Withstand the most sew
ere winds The covering is OF the best
l5-ouuce dOuble-dlleT army canvas, and
is absolutely impervious to snow, wind.
or rain. A circulation of al IS secured
by ventilatOrs in the floor around four
sides OF the tent and IN the Teak. These
veutilatoTs can be closed, bui are kept
open except in extremely cold weather.
The tents nave hardwood floors and are
provided with built-in wardrubes, sta
tiOnary washstand and drawers. The
furnishings include rugs and comfort
able chairs. The woodwork Is painted
white throughout, which gives the in
terror an attractive and sanitary appear
ance These tents are steam-heated,
lighted by electricity. and have sys-
TEN Of electric cell bells. by which the
tenters can Immediately summon the
nurse
The experimental stage in tent treat
ment has long since been passed. Fully
30 per cent of the patients who have
had the advantage of tent life have
recovered health and strength, and have
been enabled 10 again assume business
duties"
Exhibit Provided For
Columbia Typographical Union, No.
lOl. the local union Of the printers, in
structed its delegates to the convention
of the international Typographical
Union, which was held in Boston, Mass.
last mouth, TO Introduce and work for
the passage of q resolution providing
for an exhibit Of the work OF the Union
Printers Home in connection with the
International Congress on tuberculosis.
In this the delegates were successful.
and i'm accordance with the provisions OF
a resolution adopted by the convention.
President James NJ Lynch has appoint
ed DIT. Dewitt G. Chadwick, DR.. John
f Atkinson, and Jason Waterman, all
of Washington, ID. c, a committee 10
have charge of the exhibit. which will
be prepared at the home in Colorado
Springs under the direction Of the super
intendent and the physician in charge.
During the congress the exhibit can
be seen at the rev National Buseum
building.
Printers interested.
Printers. by reason Of the cOnfning
nature of their employment. are espe-
ciaIly liable to contract tuberculosis,
and the members of the printers union
are rapidly becoming aroused to the i'm
/ I,o-.ance - taking precautions to pre-
vent the spread of this dread disease
among their numbers.
The local union in this city has had
/ for several years a committee on pre-
| ventiOn of tuberculosis, which has been
active in this work of humanity, It has
! collected necessary data in regard 10 the
| disease studied methods of combating
| its ravages, worked to secure, as far as
/ possible. healthful and sanitary sur
/ roundings in the composing rooms Of
printing offices. and educated the mem
/ bers OF the organization by dissent
Mating Information as to how TO avoid
/ contracting the disease, teaching the
value of fresh air, sunlight, and health
/ rul recreation.
! The members of this committee at
1 present are, Dr. James r Armstrong.
| chairman; F. J. Ware. ]. D. Mann, Ed
| Breidenstein. and George Goodwin.