Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-24

Frlendiess Strangers" IN this city, a con-
siderable number of gentlemen and
ladies met in Court Room No. 2, last even
ing to canvass the question of the expedi-
eney Of establishing here a Charity Hospi-
tai. The meeting was organized by ap-
L. NJ. Hubby, Chairman, and
Mr.. Georgia.. Stanley, Secretary.
Mr.. H. B. Hurlbut briefly stated the OBJ
ject of the meeting, riz, to consider the pro-
priety and ~expediency of organizing an
association for the purchase or erection of
such a hospital as will answer the demands
of the city. The old organization of a
Home for Friendless Strangers is found in
adequate. The officers of that Institution
had recently held a meeting and agreed
that the nucleus of an extensive hospital
should be at once formed.
In order to get the matter before the
meeting, Mr.. Hurlbut submitted the follow
ing resolution:
Resolred, That it is practicable and expe-
dent to establish a Charity Hospital in the
City of Cleveland.
An expression of views being desired, Mr..
Hurlbut stated that he was heartily in favor
Of the enterprise and would contribute his
share to build up and perfect the proposed
organization.
Mr.. Joseph Perkins was convinced of the
need of such an institution. But it must be
endowed, at least partially. 1t cannot be
wholly self-sustaining, but must have some
steady source of support. They should
start a good thing, a thing of the success
of which there can be no possible doubt, if
they start at all. He thought on the whole
twas q practicable enterprise, and he would
gladly cooperate with any effort made to
cur the firm establishment Of such an
institution.
Mr.. a. Stone, jr., eoneurred in the opinions
and convictions of Mr.. Perkins, that the in
s%titution should have u regular endow-
ment or income. He threw out some
valuable suggestions respecting preliminary
efforts toward the founding Of the institu-
ton. He believed that the enterprise was
apracticable one, and that city of the popu-
lation of Cleveland, with such a reach of
country tributary to it, needs-and by all
means should have-a charity hospital.
Mr.. Hurlbut stated that a similar institu-
ton in Cincinnati is sustained by an annual
contribution; that in New York, Philadel-
phia and other large cities many patients,
who are able; pay an equivalent for the
treatment they receive, and that this is a
means of partial and oftentimes large sup
port. Cleveland is the only city ON the
lakes, of equal population, which is without
such a hospital.
On motion Of Mr.. W. J. ~Boardman, aeom-
mittee of five was appointed to ascertain
whether a proper and eligible site for a
charity hospital can be obtained, with terms,
&C.; the committee to report at a future
meeting. The following gentlemen We're
appointed said committee:
L. N. Hubby, Chairman.
W. J. ~Boardman, A. Stone, jr.,
Philo Chamberlain, +. Cowles.
On motion of Mr.. Hurlbut, a committee
of three was appointed to ascertain the most
approved method and the cost of conducting
such hospitals, and report hereafter upon
the general subject Of hospitals.
Messrs. StiIlman Witt, Joseph Perkins and
A. Quinn were named said committee.
On motion, Messrs. II. B. Hurlbut, S.
Williamson and j. D. Rockefeller, were ap-
pointed a committee to examine the statutes
regulating such institutions, and prepare
the necessary papers for the organization of
a charity hospital, and report at a subse-
quent meeting on the general conduct Of
hospitals, with the expense of the same.
The motion prevailed, that when the
meeting adjourn, it stand subject to the call
of the Chairman and Secretary Of the pres
ent meeting. at such future time as the
Committee on Location shall be prepared to
report.
The meeting then adjourned.
FlxE yrEws OF THE On RlGIoys.-Gris-
void & Porter's Panorama of the Oil Re
gions was exhibited at Brainard's Hall last
evening 10 a fair house. Had the merits of
the work been more generally known, there
would doubtless have been a throng Of spec
tators. We edh assure our readers, that as
a work of art it is Of high finish, no daub,
and those who are familiar with the oil re-
gions pronounce it a very correct represen-
tation Of the far-famed locality known as
Petrolia. Mr.. Griswold Incorporates with
his lecture descriptive Of the changing
scenes, facts concerning the region, which
enable the SPECTATOR to form a ggnerdl end
truthful conception not only of the amount
of business transacted, but also of the
Of life, in that latest Ell Dorado.
The view opens at Meadville, and the
beholder, sitting quietly in his parquette
chair, has al The Kingdoms in this iiew
world, and the glory and grease of them,
shown to him. lie visits all the localities
noted for the production Of oil, bringing up
at length at Pithole City, the last wonder
of civilization. Floods, c~onlagrations, and
the appalling disasters which have had that
region for their theatre, are depicted by the
artists skin III tic most vivid manner pos
sible. As a fitting climax, the curtain falls
on the terrible scene Of the oil-conlagration
at Philadelphia.
But the paintings are not the only attrac-
tons and charms Of the entertainment. The
of the " Fat Contributor" is emf
nently characteristic. 1t is a curious mix
of information, conceits, statistics,
whimsicalities, puns, anecdotes, and comic
ongs. The spectators do not tire of the
pictorial exhibition, but the occasional in
Of Il joke adds relish to the perform
ance.
Another exhibition will be given this
evening. Also one tomorrow night. 4
is promised for Wednesday after
noon at two o'clock, for the benefit Of lami-
lies, at which time the admission is but
twenty-five cents. We trust that this mer-
~.torious work of art Will receive the large
patronage it deserves.
II ISM ALL RIGHT We chronieled in
,ur last issue the fact that an Irish wife Of a
ierlnau of this city, eloped with another
man,, name unknown, on Friday night,
ahing with her some eight hundred and
fifty dollars OF her spouse's money, &c, &c.
br.Lood. whose name we will not rive.