Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-13
A FoRSAKEN OUTPOST
The Phipps Institute, Which Has
Helped Millions. Is Now In
Need of Help
D1TY for unfortunate and unhappy little

Need OF teIp
D1TY for unfortunate and unhappy little
children lies deep and ineradcable in
every one. The degree of civilized progress
in any community is discernible always by
the nature of the common regard for human
life and the measure of sympathy accorded
the poor. Therefore we feel that the letter
from DR.. Charles ]. Hatfield and Doctor
Furbush, written in behalf of the Phipps
Institute, and printed below, will not go un-
needed in Philadelphia. For ourselves, we
are glad of the opportunity to circulate an
appeal made necessary by the poverty into
which one of the few really great scientific
institutions has been permitted to lapse.
1t is inconceivable that an institution
known internationally for its magnificent
part in the slow, hard fight against tubercu-
losis should be closed because of lack of
money. But the Phipps Institute cannot
survive without help. 1t was established in
q part of the city where the need for its
service was most cruelty apparent. Millions
of people in all parts of the world have benc-
fitted by the patient work of its distinguished
staff. 1t is still one of the great and in
dispensable outposts in the war on tubercu-
losis.
Doctor Hatfeld's letter, with an attendant
note from Doctor Furbush, follows:
THE HENRY PHIPPS INSTITUTE
Seremth aud Lombard streets
To the Editor of EUening Public Ledger:
Sir-In these days Of prosperity, it may
seem strange to learn that research lab
oratory Of national rcputation-part of and
directly under the supervision of the Uni
/versity of Pennsylvania--shoud be on the
point of closing its doors because of lack
Hf de IN itg ht
manity.
Yet that is the crisis today confronting
the Henry Phipps Institute.
There is now in the institutes treasury
sufficient funds to maintain it for three
months more. When this is expended the
institute must close its doors unless help
comes.
Established seventeen years ago for the
study, treatment and prevention of tuber-
culosis through scientific and intensive re-
search, this institution has been termed the
leading one of its kind in the world, both
as to accomplishment and size. The
achievements of the Henry Phipps Insti-
tute in its highly specialized line arc due
largely to the counsel of an advisory group
which comprises men of national reputa-
ton in the field of tuberculosis Such men
are Dr. Simon Flexner, of New York: Dr.
Theobald Smith, of Princeton; DR.. Will
liam II. Welch, of Baltimore, and DR..
Hermann M. Biggs, of New York.
1t is believed that if the facts were
known a group of public spirited men,
able TO help, could be found in time to save
the institute and its research work.
DR.. c. Lincoln Furbush has written a
few words about the institute and its work
DoctorS Furbush is one of America s fore
most sanitarians besides being Philadel-
L. -.
probation is inclosed.
Phipps Institute is guardian at your
gate, aggressively, vigorously and persist
emily on watch to find way to eradicate
tuberculosis which every year in this coun-
try costs nearly twice the number of lives
that enemy bullets ended during the World
War. Also, it fights for better nourish-
ment for the children of the poor, who
fade and die in our midst by tens of
thousands.
If you feel that the closing of the Phipps
Institute should be prevented, will you so
state in your editorial columns?
The crux of the case Phipps MUST
obtain support or cease its labors.
CHARLES ]. HATFIELD,
Executive Director.
The activities of the Henry Phipps
Institute for the Study Treatment and
Prevention of tuberculosis for the last
sixteen years have been of unusual benefit
to every one interested in advanced methods
applied to tuberculosis us a municipal
problem.
This institute has been a pioneer in
tuberculosis work in the United States and
has been of particular assistance to the
Department of Public Health and Chari-
ties of Philadelphia.
The scientific character of the work,
together with the practical application of
improved methods of field work among the
tubercular poor, deserves the highest com
mcndaton.
Every effort should be made to provide
substantially for the continuance of the
Henry Phipps Institute. The city of Phil
adelphia particularly will need its help
and CO. operation to further the progressive
health program of the Department of Pub
lie Health.
DR.. C. LINCOLN FURBUSH.
Philadelphia, February II, 1920.