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PAGE STX M N1" rRDFORD MATE TRTBFNE. MTCITFOftT). OT?r.OON MOXn VY. FKlTRrATCY m. 1012. NEW HOSPITAL IS Is Consecrated to Almighty God and His Work NEW HOSPITAL WITHOUT PEER ON IS COAST Detail Is Surprising Building Repre sents Years of Study on Part of Sisters Based on Practical Work in Institutions World Over. COMPLETE in every detn'd. equipped with every deuce linttn it iitmlnnt cmmimv standing upon n site without an equ il J in the northwest, overlooking a lainl snipe "as fair as the valley of the Lord" iiiiil one of the most progres sive ami cultured pities in the west urn country, conducted by tlie sifter of Providence, who have no equal for excellence and thoroughness in such work, Medford's new hoi-pitnl, erected at n cost of $150,000, is without a peer on the Pacific coast. Each les son taught by the erection of Mich buildings throughout the nation ha lent ils influence to the local stni - turo and it is as near ported as. can be deviled. Someone has said that success consists in never making the same mistake twice. Years spent in erecting hospitals have taught the sisters of Providence much. Here it is found applied. Visitors Surprised. Little has been said regarding the Sacred Heart hospital in this city, the sisters in charge of the work pre ferring that the building should be complete before entored and dis cussed by the general public. There fore the hundreds of local poople who made their way to the top of Nob lull Sunday to attend the dedication ceremonies and formal opening of the institution were little prepared for wlint they found. True it is that they expected a modern structure well equipped, but not one who was not amazed at the detail, the complete ness with which the builders wrought. There seemed nothing to be desired. And yet, of course, thoe who had to do with the planning and erection ui the building could point out errors which will not occur in later buildings. Put those are few. Jt is an alien laud to the germ, the microbe. There is no place in which thoy may bide. On nil sides are seen little conveni ences which mean much to those fa miliar with such institutions, ltooius Splendid. MedfordV new hospital provides for 125 patients in private rooms. The wards will nccommodate as many more. Each room is well lighted and at somo time during the day, sun shine, that groate healer, will find IU way into tho apartment. Each room is conveniently and comfortably fur nighed. The antiquated system of electric bells or buzzers for sum moning u nurse is done away with, electric lights being used instead. This does away with noise and at the same timo the light stays on until tho call is answered. There is no place for dirt. Every' corner in the building from cellnr to roof is round, affording the ensiost itccess to nil dust. No place is found where it can accumulate. Tho build in" is so complete that it is tho ousiost thing in the world to get rid of dirt. ' Ventilation flood. The building is ventilated by elec tric fans. The fresh air enter a room nenr tho floor and escnpos near tho ceiling. So marvelous is the sys tem that every particle of air in the building, on every lloor and in ovor.v room can bo changed in four ininuto. Jot a single "iiunil air space,' m dreaded by tho modern physician, can bo found. The building is heated with hot water pumped throughout, which is pronounced by physicians to bo tho most satisfactory way of heating u sick room yet dovised. And tempera ture desirablo can bo hocurcd and maintained in n very short tune. An adjacent building gives room for the laundry, the heating plant and storerooms for wood and feiipplifs. A "silent" ward is provided where nil enscs likely to create ho'ibo are treated. Those include tho insane rases and tho like. Operating Kooins Complete. Tho operating rooms are found on tho fourth floor and aro modern in every respect. One operating room is for soptio ciisoh only where con tagion i feared and tho othor is for iisoptio cases wlie.ro the operation is not liable to produce putrefaction. In addition to tho two operation rooms there is a preparation room for sur geons equipped with every modern Miuttnry douce, all anesthetic rocun feu (hut a patient dues not even boo New Hospital Which Was Dedicated Sunday ,t -A fc; ' - ; i I , " 4 1 WLwEaf Bar .. v .:... n a IlllSSlli w ii aiaiif . B Warn s ; Jll r-ifca-ii-ii--.ii3ii' i !mSiIHi HKS S( bIk-S-M srfSHf - &1IK ' S Si i MRTURL NEWER NEGLIGENT HERE, MINE Storm of Last Week Gives Way to Perfect Weather Heaven Smiles on Dedication Ceremonies of New Hospital. Nature, over bountiful where the Rogue Iliver valley i concerned, came to the rescue Stiuday afternoon with jierfect wonther. It seemed s if Heaven desired to show its pleasure in the dedication ceremonim at the new Sacred Heart hospital. So a day, perfect as only southern Oregon days can be. was sent. Following a storm of a week during which rain had fallen almost continuously and tit one timo so liHrd as to break records fur a 12-hour period, the clouds cleared away oarly yestorday and although an occasional cloud drifting acro-s the face of the heavens brought slight showers during the afternoon, the day on the whole was delightful, mak ing the outdoor ceremonies at the hos pital a pleasure, and affording the greatest opportunity for iewing the valley, which is prfect Ironi the site of the hospital. The hundreds of people who at tended the ceremonies at the hospital yesterday afternoon were amazed nt the beauty of the valley at this season of the year. Tho oarth has taken on a new covering of green which was intensified where the sunshine broke through the drifting clouds. From Nob Hill the valley never appeared to a greater advantage. It was warm enough to stand uncovered without discomfort during the impressive ceremonies. Tho Sacred Heart hospital will provo an. ideal upot for convalecmm. From nearly every window a broad sweep of valley is tieen and thU alone will be un incentive for healthfulnesw and man's full strength: An observation platform on the roof will also provo olio of the mout perfect viewpoints tho vbIIov baa, the operation room, lining taken there under tho influeuco of chloroform, mid a miiwV preparation room. Put to write of all the detail is im possible. To the layman it socm niurvolniiH, to n physician gratifying, many declaring that nothing was loft undone which should have been done. The chapel in the hospital i com plete anil xory beautiful. On oitlit-r side of tho choir loll are aiok rooms which will bo ued by iton who aro ill, small windows being pro vided so that oven if a iter be con fined to her bod by illness she can still ho in a position to attend mv ieen. Thi i but one of tho small details which reflect tho couiplotunes of tho building. A number of rooms huvo boon fitted up by lodges, l)iiine firm mid in dividuals and u number are to ho furnished. Following is u lint of those who have their rooms furnished: Medford lodge No. l().t, A. V. and A. M.s Medford lodge No. 11(18, II, P. O. K.; AVeoks & JlcGowun, Medford Furniture and Hardware company, !(, F. Tiegnu, .Mr. K'ollahcr; .Mrs. J. F. Itoddy fiirnUhod tho allur in the chapel; Dr. L'onroy one operation room and Dr. Seely tho other, while Fathers O'Furroll and Van Ncel fur nished statuary. A number of other live planning to i'uniMi rooms. I PIGKEL TELLS VAST BENEFIT OE INSTITUTION; Speaking for Medical Fraternity of Southern Oregon, Well Known Physician Lauds Enterprise Which Made Hospital Possible. Dr. E. Uarton I'ickel. member of tho stale board of health and active in tho work which led to the erection of tho new Sacred Heart hospital in this city, spoke Sunday afternoon at llio dedication ceremonies on IhjIihU of the medical fraternity, pointing out the vat benefits to be derived from biich an Institution, not from a dollar and cout standpoint but from the standpoint of thoae wuoe busi ness It la to awve buaiati life. Dr. Piekel pralsod the sixtors for under taking the work and the complete- nts with which thoy carried out tholr plans. Dr. I'ickel said: "It gives me great ,nr to rop reiont the medical profooalon at thlH tlaio. An event that inarka tho 1m- ginnlnx of a new era of jirogreM of the fraternity in' this section of the .state. I bellevo that every intelligent physician appreciate tho value and advaatagea afforded the imtient In the way of service by a good hos pital. Uiiilding .'Magnificent. "Through the untiring energy and master effort thlu nobln order, Sis ters of Providence, liavo plaeod at our disposal a building of magnlfl- eont proportions, satisfying our most critical domands In. mlnutost detail, every feature most modern and com plete, Including a most thorough and up to date system of ventilation, no dead air spaces, no nooks, corners or resting places for germs, the terror of the modern physician and surgeon; in every sense of the word a hos pital, and we are proud of It. Time was when medicine was looked upon solely as an art. but the progress of the scientific side has been so rapid we can claim substan tial gains. Medicine as an art has merely to do with a patient suffering with disease; as a science, with the disease itself. Tho successful doctor of today must possess both. The science 'Of medicine Is obtained in the lecture room. In the laboratory, In the dissecting room, In tho morguo and from books. The art is gained by years of practical oxpurluncn In the lok room. When fccienco bus prueontod a now moans of accurate diagnosis, or developed a hotter treat ment or it surer prophylaxis tho pro grossivo doctor utilizes tho discovery. The .Medical Calling. The doctor of today mint be moro than u practitioner of medicine; bo miiHt oullst hluiKolf In the lifelong Ijattlo on the sldo of humanity In Its grim struggle with disease and doath. No profession or calling de mands so much self sacrifice. Not only Ih ho called upon to rollevo the HUfforlng and cure disease, but teach ing tho people the laws of hoalth, thus prevoutlnx slcUnoss and dis tress, should be tho clilof motto In scribed upon his banner. Aro wo to bo charged with tho quack, that like tho vumplro sucks tho llfubluod of Its victim, that unmitigated villain who robs tho fooliHb and the xuffciiug of money and of life Itself' Certainly EW DEDICATED in Caring for Sick and Suffering i S IN ATTENDANCE Priests and Sisters From Many Cities of Oregon Were Here for the Cere monies of Dedication All Arc Well Pleased. Showing the widexmvnd interest m the dedication of the new Sacred Heart hospital in this city was the largo representiilion the church ami its allied organisationx had in Med ford SiiHdiiy p fat-go number of lis ter and priN4i were here from out-of-town Miiuls and nil exhibited n lively interest in the city and ur rouudiiic country. Many of them ex pressed wonderment at the fact that so Urge an institution of its kind should find n Huce ill such surround ingx, as the natural conditions and climate seemed ao delightful that sickness, in their mind, necmcd an anomaly. ''' I'hief among tho visitor fiom out of town wnn ev. Father .McDevitt of Portland, who came an the repre sentative of Archbishop Christie. Father McDevitt haa many friends in Medford mid urn do ninny though here hut a ery short time. His addroot at tho dedication was one of the strongest and most pleasing heard nl many months in .Medford. Following the ceremonies ho was accorded a warm reception by local people who crowded their appreciation upon him for his remarks. Father Lane of Albany greeted many old-time friends Sunday. He is well known in the valley, formally be ing in charge of the parish at Jack sonville. The fntlicr. who wore in uttendanet at the dedication were: Father Mc Devitt and liurr of I'oitlaud, Father Ijine of Albany, Father Maekiu of AhIiIuiuI and Knthors O'Furrol and Oilligau of Medford. The visiting sisters were: Sinter Mary Nazareth, mother pioviuoiul of Portland; Sisttr Cournd, mother hii crior, Vaneoim-r, Wash; Sister An drews, mother superior, Astoria; Sis tor U'euci-simia of Portland and Hi ti ter ItosniiH of Vniioouyor, Wash. The sister- vtlio reside m Medford and liaio eh urge of the hospital arc Sister Prnxedus, mother superior, iiud Sister Joseph, Pascal, Wilhobnina and Geraid. In addition to tho sis- tor two liMiiH-d iiuro ar in at tendance, Mi Lansing of thin city and Miss'l'iowt of Ashland. not. As well chnrgo Christianity with tho lotiorrlto or tho moral Utpor. 1 am giail to ho living at a time when Hie physician can glvo tho whole of himself to medical sorvlro. I am glad to be living In an ago so fraught wltb victories for thoinod ioul profession; when tho droad scourgo of diphtheria liao no longer Its t errors ; when uniallpox no longer loaves Its sears; and many other dl oaKcs aro on the wano kIn tho fnco of tho Intelligent physician. Miuh 1'rogivj.H. During recent yoara thoro has boon no lack of iioktoh and discovery In tho world of surKery: piih Infection of wounds Iiiih dlsuppnarod from our hospitals; tho x-ray baa revolution' Ized bono stntrr-rv. niado ronnl, ves ical and cerialu forum of gall sloucu vUlhlu, Loial and genorul nnueB- OE IN SECT ON DEDICATION CEREMONIES IMPRESSIVE Vast Concourse of People Hear Able Address by Fatl.cr McDevitt, Sent as Representative of Archbishop Christie. WITII simple ceremony, yet sol cum and iinpi waive, tho Sa cred Heart hospital, erected h the Sisters or Providence in this tj(., was on Sunday ufleriioou dedi tated to Almighty (lod and to his wotk in caring for tho sick and suf- tering. Ami it sccmetl that Heaven heard and was phased, for tho storm cloud which had hung over the vnl h' tor the past week broke awnv and the sun shone, softly, ns a bene diction. Throughout the day hundreds of townspeople had made their way to the top of Nob hill to inspect the new builditii; on,! ,, ; n'clock in the nt'ter uooii the orridors and stairways of the new hospital were crowded with hsc who hud come to attend the dedication ceremonies. The visitor were at that time reiputed to gather in front nf the building and outside until it was blessed. Father ,Mil)el(t Officiate. Then followed the impressive cere inoii of blessinir the huibling. Father McDevitt, representing Archbishop Christie of Portland, who was dl and unable to attend, officiated, assisted by many other visiting priests. Slow ly murmuring the words (.f the ritual the fathers passed nhout the building casting upon its sides holy water and then, after a brief delay, the speak ing of the afternoon started diioclly in front of the edifice. Hundreds of people stood with bared heads unil listened to the xptmking. Father O'Fnricll of the local pur ish acted as master of ceremonies and prefaced bis introduction of the lir-t speaker with u few words iclalivo n the work of the Sister of Provi dence ami something of what the building stood for. lie also explained the ubsouce of the nrchhihop. Then in a few word he introduced Dr. '.. Itartoii I'ickel, representing the med- it-nl fraternity, who outlined the ed vantages of Much on institution in this city. Following Dr. Piekel, MnHir Canon wiih presented, who in turn in troduced Porter .1. Nell' to speak on behalf of the city. Mr. NVff Speaks. Mr. No ff tendered the thank of tho city to the Sister of Providence for tho building and pointed to their evidenced grout faith in the future of Medford. lie then dwelt upon the fact that ho was glad to know that tho greatest institution in tho city to day the new hospital Htnnd rather as a tribute to thu higher (hang in life, rather than a tribute to tho more sordid or money making side. "It is a splendid thing, in my oii million," stated Mr. Nol'f, "to know that in thi material ugo when money MiippoMcd to ho God, that tho flnet, largest and host institution in Medford i something not dedicated to money making hut to God and Immunity. It is a matter In which we may all of ii take much pride." Father O'Furroll then explained briefly that othor speaker wore un able to attend and then introduced Fullier McDevitt of Porlluiul, repre senting Archbishop Christie. "Tho earth i the Lord', ami the fullness thereof" wiih tho text chosen by Father iMeDovitt, who delivered ono of the moHt striking nddroHsos heard in Medford in many mouths. Intense, enthusiastic, earnest, Fnther McDevitt soon secured tho comploto attention of bin hearer and com iniiniculcd to them much of his car- iK'stnosH. Ho hitid in part: Father .McDevitt Speaks. '"The earth i tho Lord' and the fulluosH thoroof.' Friends, o whom does this building in tho highest Hoiine Miotics huvo imulo every part of tho body a pulnlosH Hold for tho nurgeon, enabling him to roach all vital or giuiH with dauntloHH courago, Tho bonofltii of tlila progroHH aro only mado jiohhIIjIo thioiigh. the me dium of a well appointed hospital, and I, as roproHontliiff tho Intelligent body of physicians of this city, expect and I am sure will not ho dlHupputut od, tho host poKHlblo Horvlco, and ov ary physician tilmuhl provo IiIh loy ally by giving thin uoblo Institution IiIh houi'tleut iiupport In full nieuHurd", ! belong J Nol In Mi'dl'ind not In llu- oniintv. not In these sister hut in tho highest and grandest houmo from ils I'liuudiitions to the cioss which surmount il il belong to our Lord and Savior ,leu Christ. It belongs to tho sacred heart of the Chi 1st which was pierced for ou and for mi - for nil inankiud. The sUteis who work in It the ph,ieian who use it mo hut agents of the Niipreiiii' owner. For in lime their eve grow dim, their hand falter, their ears fall and they are galheied home leaving this building to their successor. This huililiutt: belong o the Lou! iiud Sa vior and iiiiiv it ever so be leinein bored, lor that is tho pint Hint nIiiiII dwell in il. True, llm Sister of Providence huvo erected it, bill tlu'V i are hut humble follower of lh lowly Naxureue, humble hnuilmuiil who lel'l home mill kin to enter Ihe erviee id Ihe Crucified, "I ee before me many men who are physician. Haik ye well to im word. To you I would nv thai m must ever be line, be heller, he nobler. There is no uohlei prufes sion on the fuee of tho earlh thin your calling. Yet when u inter these dour you must indeed be noble, I for you aic mi the work of ihe Lord uuil within the wall of the Lmd' house. See ye to it that ,c do lin work well, lie wollhy of the instiiu Hon. "This i a beautiful building. Il stands in a fuvoied spot and over looks n lauilseupe without u peer, and yet it is hut a place of sorrow within -it remains like Culvniv. Mauv a hitler tear, many a broken hentt lo within those snored wall mmiy awl id, solemn, sacred thing must occur, and may you nil, if called iimiii, tune the spirit, the grave. In bear them. "There I another side to tin build ing. A it stand here it gives the lie Ihe lie to those who uv thai we cannot be loyal CnthnlioM and loyal oitixon. Wo are proud of our country mid thi huibling stands to tctimonv thereof. "The itersi in charge hero will have are having -their Mtrugvli. They are noble, lovable women. Help tht'in, I beseech you. For Ihcv ate engaged hi the work of the lnl. Now innv God hies every one of nii, guard you ami keep you." Following the speaking of the aft ernoon the physician of the city and those who took pari in tho program of the afternoon attended an informal luncheon. A taunt delightful coil.t tion was prepared and served under the direction of Mr. Oivuey Patto i. Pile Cured In (I to 1 I I In). Your ilrtiKRUt will refund money If I'A.O OINTMKNT falls to euro any ciiHo of Itching, lllliid. (Deeding or Protruding Piles In it to II days. f.Oc SOLID COPPER KETTLES Each 95 Cents "Wo will put on salt' hen tomorrow alionl f() solid fioppor, full nicklc plated Tea Kettles: Flat bottom, seamless body, a kettle that, sells everywhere at $l..rj0 each. Special here for Tuesday and Wednes day, each 9fc. 10 Cents 25 dose. Ladies' Seamless Fast Hlack Hose, a regu lar lfe. quality every where, here tomorrow all si.es, 10c pair. Dr. Denton's Sleeping Garmonts for Boys or Girls, special for Tuesday and Wednesday 25 per cent discount. Men's Work Gloves 50c to $1.00 Pair The host wearing Gloves in tho city, every pair guaranteed 25 to M 1-3 per cent discount on all lines of I indies', IMissos' and Hoys' AVinler Underwear. HUSSEY'S Medford Theatre THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd MUTT AND JEFF Hud e'ishci' much Inll.cd nl - uc com. Tho best of nil inn tenl comedies. You liavo seen then cnrtonnuil, coinii nml srtt THEM. The lull; of Ihe country. Packing theater ovorywhoio. The children's dellghl. Seats un sale Siituiiluy, at llo kin'- Prices $1,50, $ I nml 50c. l'very pariiu at Hint li.ivia tin Ituiiult In larefull) hiHpctiiil be fore It Is wrapped and II mum JooU rlahl hefoio It Usives. llur uiai'hluei) Is the liiient suit our belli competent. Let jour t lollies t'Oiuo to us. STAR STEAM LAUNDRY Pacific IUOI. Home (1.1. Mmicoitn, oiti;. Seattle Appraisals Rororal Medford people hnvo employed us to npprnliie Henttlo real estate. Huch npprnhinl ts usually worth moro thnn It cents. Ira J. Dodge nf Modtord was formerly connected with thin of fice. Other Senttlo and Medford references on request. It. . KitSKINIi .V COMPANY i:0() New Vork lUk., Hen I II 1. (Charter Member Konttlo iteal Ci tato Assn.) 10 Cents JO do.. Hoys' or .MiwseB' Seamless, ' Kasl. I Hack Hose, sizes (i lo 0', tisn tilly a loe retailer, hero in all si.es 10c pair Boys' Blouse Waists 25c and 50c JMado of a good tpialily cheviot and madras cloth light and dark colors, si.es (J o 12 years V