Arizona republican., 1917-01-05

The cause of the Deaconess hospital is ably plead in an open letter to all friends of Arizona by Eugene S. Gaddis, financial secretary, and sup ported by the endorsement of many notable layman and leaders among the clergy.
 The letter, which contains state ments of the work proposed to be done. is as follows:
 In copper tonnage Arizona leads the western hemisphere. The yet un- developed natural resources of the state. plus the future general agri- cultural and stock herding interests, gives assurance of both populous and prosperous future.
 Though statehood was secured barely four years ago, between thirts | and forty per cent of tn people live in towns of 2500 or more; and Phoe nix the capital and metropolis. now claims 27,000 inhabitants.
 All sections of the state, and es peciallr the Salt River valley, are burdened with the care of white i plague victims. For the six months ending June 30, 1916. there were four hundred and fifty-one (451 deaths ] from that disease It is an imperative humanitarian duty, as well as sani- 1 tary precaution to isolate those who are in advanced stages of this malady l The function of our hospital is not to specialize for these unfortunate individuals; but any general hospital in Arizona that fails to make some provision for such cases, is not meet | ing the situation which confronts them There should be ample provi sion to prevent our temporarily em barassed neighbor from being forced in time of sickness to live with paup- | CTS at the county infirmary
 The Deaconess hospital and the l other larger general hospitals operat l ing in Phoenix are compelled to re- l fuse admission for lack of room. This i condition is by no means local prob l lem Patients from all parts of the state come to Phoenix for special medical treatment. Many others would patronize the capital city, if they could always be assured of the | hospital accommodation which thes | now seek beyond our state borders.
 The climate of the Salt River val | ley for the major part of the year is well described in the following lines: l My heart for gladness springs. Tt cannot more be sad; For very joy 1t laughs and sings
 Sees naught but sunshine glad
 Tt only remains for man to make | 1t one of the most beautiful places ill l the world.
 Bishop J. w. Atwood, who is quite | conversant with local conditions has affirmed:
 | There is great need for more hos | pital accommodation in Phoenix. The 1 board of directors of the chamber Of commerce mas commenced our new building project and expressed keen interest in the work and success Of 1 your institution
 l ifcr{o hfl n cent state wide assemblies adopted most encouraging resolutions relative 10 our extension plan. The Interde- 1 nominational Sunday School associa- | ton represented by one hundred and eighty-one QsD delegates from | throughout the state. took most note worthy action at their last session | We believe that such an institution 1 will bring great blessing to multitudes | of sufferers, and al the same time extend the true spirit of Christ | throughout our commonwealth.
 "Our legal title is the Arizona Deaconess hospital and home. The l Methodists have assumed the initiative in the organization and furnish the Deacnness nurses. Six denominations are at present represented on the board of trustees The united action of these churches is the only effort of fEpitSAdlillSul Cil itVfFFiNtfi A4sAN +i'
 whole state. Our enterprise IS under state charter and the leading citizens of the Salt River valley manage the affairs of the organization. We repre- sent a quasi charitable work; charg
 ing those able to pay and from this source of income. provision Is made
 for those unable to meet hospital bills
 and also the general upkeep.
 We are serio lslY handicapped by renting a small building which costs
 St00 per month. and lose many eases
 for lack of more modern, scientific equipment We earnestly desire to ac-
 quire our own property and secure n