Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
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What DR.. Sanford Saws.


Among the most noted of the south
ern physicians attending the congress
is DR.. W. B. Sanford, professor of OBJ
stetrics in the, College of Physicians
and Surgeons at Memphis. Tenn. DR..
Sanford said this morning that south
ern physicians were greatly interested
in the work of the congress and would
follow the proceedings closely and do
everything in their power to further
the fight for the prevention and cure of
the disease.
While 1 have no special statement to
make at this time" said DR.. Sanford,
lit might be we'll to say that the south
ern physicians have had many oppor-
tunitfeS to observe the progress OF
tuberculosis among the negroes. BEFORE
the war there was no such thing as
tuberculosis among the negroes OF the
south. They were kept in the open air
given healthy food and had good. clean,
sanitary places in which to Sleep Since
that time they have congregated. with
the result there has been less outdoor
work large number of people living
in a very small space, poor fool and
worse sanitation. These conditions.
therefore, give us ample opportunity to
study the development and The treat
ment for the prevention of the disease.
The conditions in Mississippi. Tennes-
see, Arkansas. Alabama and Louisiana
in particular give us splendid oppor-
tunities along this line.
Whole Families Succumb.
MY experience as a physician has COW
cred quite a number of years. and during
that time l have seen whole families sue
cumb to the dreaded malady. I can cite
one instance in particular. had a nurse
in my family at one time-one of eight
people living in one shack-and she. to-
died Of tuberculosis.
eff the southern physicians are given a
chance at this great congress l am sure
they will have great deal of information
that will be valuable to their fellows in
the profession. AS l have said before
they have had ample opportunity to study
the disease, and suggestions from them
may in great many instances help the
good cause along.
President Roosevelt may attend the
opening of the sessions next Monday
When he was asked to preside he stated
that he would if he could, but It was ex-
pected that his time would be too crowded
and that Secretary Cortelyou would take
his place. The President is said to be
much interested in the congress, and the
members of the committee in charge of
the work are hoping that he will be with
them Monday evening. In letter to Dr.
Lawrence Flick, chairman of the COM
mittee Of arrangements, the President
said:
Movement Fosters Peace.
The International congress on tubercu-
losis is in the interest of universal peace
BY Joining in such a warfare against a
common foe the peoples of the world are
brought together closer and made to
realize better the brotherhood of man, for
united interest against a common foe
fosters universal friendship. Our coun-
try, which is honored this year as the
host of other nations in this great gather
ing of leaders and experts, and as the
custodian of this magnificent exhibit
which is set up by the entire world
should manifest It's appreciation by CIV
ing the congress setting worthy of the
cause. of our guests and of ourselves.
We should endeavor to make 1t the great
est and most fruitful congress which has
yet been held, and I assure you of my in
terest and services to that end"
John Barrett, director of the interna-
tional bureau of American republics, will
give dinner at the New Willard Hotel
this evening. to the delegates from the
Latin-American countries to the tubercu-
losis congress and to the ministers of the
countries in Washington.