615 actual being. This being so, it follows that the animal organism is but an instrument designed to connect the Ego with the world about him, and thereby accomplish the purposes of his being, both as a member of the series of living organisms of the earth (chiefly the perpetuation of the race), and as a spirit-being, sustaining relations as such that are not fully established and realized during the life of the body. Such being the constitution of man's being in its entirety as "body, soul and spirit," it is evident that the instrument should be as perfect as possible, and especially as respects that part of the instrument which is adapted to, and which affords an adequate avenue for, the operations of the faculties of his psychic being. As the knowledge which this being is to acquire of things without, avenues are provided through which this knowledge can be had. These avenues are chiefly the organs of sight, hearing, and feeling. Through these he comes into contact, as it were, with the external world; though these faculties look out on objects and phenomena, as one looks out through the windows of his house, and ponders on what he sees, employing the animal mind as the instrument or medium by which thoughts are transmitted to the mind within, and the animal senses through which the Ego sees, feels and hears. But in the objects and phenomena observed, he sees far more than does the animal agent. He puts the facts and phenomena together, discovers their relations, and reaches conclusions which may form but the elements of other and greater deductions, and discovers at length the great scheme of the world and much of the universe of matter. This psychic being teaches the animal mind how to construct instruments and employ agencies, which can aid the organs of sense of the animal, and thereby bring within the sphere of the senses objects and phenomena which lie far beyond the natural limits of natural organs. Thus the animal eye is applied to the telescope, microscope, and spectroscope, and lo! new worlds and phenomena are revealed to the eye that stands behind that which peers through the instruments. A monkey might be taught to see the same objects through these instruments; but what the man sees he can not see, or understand what falls on the retina of his eye. He may see glittering objects shining with a silvery light, but he can not know or understand what they are. But the man notes more than the shining points. He sees that they move, and watching their motion, he discovers and makes out their paths, and the relations which one sustains to another. And not only such things, but he can trace backward uranic phenomena through centuries, and determine the date of particular or important events in man's most eventful history. There must, therefore, be an intelligent persona being in man, that stands behind his organism, and looks out through the 616 avenues afforded by it on and over the vast fields of the earth, and out and on the still vaster field of the material universe, and gathers from the objects which he brings into view, a further insight into that mind that designed and constructed the whole, and adjusted the immense and well nigh numberless masses of matter, to the forces that hold them steadfastly in their orbits and sweep them through space with surprising velocity. Here in man is a mind that approaches that of the Infinite, though its approach resembles that of the lines of the asymptote,-always nearing, but never meeting. What man has already done is amazing beyond expression; but what he shall yet do before the end comes, lies beyond the conception of even the greatest that has been, or is, or shall be. In his capacities, accomplishments, and possibilities, we find an ample explanation of what has been, or is, or shall be, while he continues the prime and chief factor of the material and organic worlds. 617 ST. JOSEPH'S ELEEMOSYNARY INSTITUTIONS. THE HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS. BY DANIEL MORTON, M. D., ST JOSEPH, MO. The Home for Little Wanderers of St. Joseph, Mo., is an orphans' home, conducted under the management of "The Ladies' Union Benevolent Association," an organization composed of Protestant ladies. Twenty-one years ago this association was organized in a quiet, unostentatious way. It had no funds, it had no house in which to put the unfortunate whom it proposed to shelter, but it was composed of a band of earnest women who were willing to work. By solicitation of money, by giving entertainments, and by various other means a little money was gathered, a frame house rented, and the work begun. From that time to this the association has steadily done a charitable work that has commanded the respect and support of the city of St. Joseph, and no charity has ever commanded the entire confidence of the public more than this. For many years the support was entirely by public donation. The association could count on nothing ahead, but each month found it with sufficient funds to liquidate all expenses, and not a dollar of indebtedness has ever been incurred. The citizens finally bought property and gave it to the association, and here for many years its work was done, until the size of the building became inadequate for the number of applicants for aid. During all these years a merchant of St. Joseph had quietly watched the progress of the association and had been a constant contributor to its support. He had long desired to found an orphans' home, and had been on the lookout for some organization that had demonstrated by actual work its ability to properly manage such an institution Becoming satisfied that The Ladies' Union Benevolent Association was the organization he was searching for, he determined to place his contemplated institution under its management. One day, therefore, Mr. C. W. Noyes called at the home of Mrs. John A. Dolman, the president of the association, explained to her his proposition, and asked her if the association would undertake the work. Before this not an intimation had been given that such a thing was intended, and the suddenness of such good fortune completely overcame Mrs. Dolman, who could not believe that she had properly understood Mr. Noyes' proposition, and she therefore sent for him again and had him repeat the offer. Not till then could she realize that it was all true. When it is understood what Mr. Noyes proposed to do, her incredulity will be readily understood. His proposition was to buy a tract of land near the city, to erect upon it a building at a cost of $25,000, to furnish it, and to bear the expense of its maintenance until such time as it could be properly endowed by himself. Every condition of this proposition has been literally fulfilled, and today "The Home for Little Wanderers" stands a monument to his kindliness of heart for helpless children. The building is of pressed brick, three stories, steam-heated, modern in every respect, and has a capacity of one hundred inmates. The engraving accompanying this article gives a good idea of its appearance. The grounds consist of eight and one-half acres. The endowment consists of real estate in the business center of the city valued at $60,000. From the income of this endowment the Home is supported. The president of the Ladies' Union Benevolent Association is Mrs. John A. Dolman. The trustees of The Home for Little Wanderers are M. S. Norman, John D. Richardson and M. A. Reed. The officers of The Home for Little Wanderers are: Mrs. Anna Curtis, Matron; Dr. Daniel Morton, Attending Physician; Dr. M. F. Weyman, Oculist and Aurist. In another article will be given an account of The Memorial Home for Aged People, another institution under the management of The Ladies' Union Benevolent Association. 618 Western Association of Obstetricians and The fifth annual meeting of this flourishing society will occur in Kansas City, December 27th and 28th, at the Midland Hotel. From the number of excellent papers upon the program, this meeting promises to surpass any previous one in interest, and the Secretary, Dr. T. J. Beattie, assures us that no pains will be spared to make the occasion an enjoyable one to all visitors. Kansas City has a name for hospitality well established, and we, therefore, predict a large attendance. The date is most opportune, being midway in the holiday season, when all good doctors should be afforded a season of recreation. The January HERALD will contain a full report of the meeting. Following is the program: MORNING SESSION. Organization. Report of Executive Board. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS. 1. The Types of Operations Indicated in 2. Pregnancy Complicating Fibroid Tu- 3. The Natural History of Uterine Fi- 5. Perpetual Tetanus.-Dr. W. F. Saw- Adjournment for dinner. AFTERNOON SESSION. 6. Progress in Gynecology.-Dr. H. C. Ap 7. Tubercular Disease of Uterine pendages and Peritoneum.-Dr. D. S. Fairchild, Clinton, Iowa. 8. Appendicular Inflammation.-Dr. J. H. Van Eman, Kansas City, Mo. 9. Report of Two Cases of Simulated Pregnancy.-Dr. I. C. Barnes, Topeka, Kan. 10. A Plea for Conservatism in Treating Pelvic Inflammation.-Dr. Geo. Halley, Kansas City, Mo. 11. Title not announced.-Dr. C. C. Allison, Omaha, Neb. 12. Pelvic Suppuration in Women.-Dr. C. W. Adams, Kansas City, Mo. MORNING SESSION. 13. Three Cases of Extra-Uterine Gesta- |