The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-02-04

examination would be held by the
superiutendent IN presence OF the
board. and tho e displaying the highest
proficiency would be appointed. On the 18th
of June last, more than 20 gentlemen un-
derwent thorough professional criticism,
and from this number three were selected,
appointed by the superintendent, and con-
firmed by the board. The gentlemen
selected were well-known in their respective
locaIitie, and brought with them the high
est testimonials from men of both political
parties regarding their personal and pro-
fessional standing
So much for the charge that the medical
staff was selected simply as a recognition of
services rendered 70 the Democratic party.
A reorganization OF the benevolent institu-
tons Of the State was made, and no one can
truthfully say that they have not since
been managed in the interest of the State
and her unfortunate wards.
The charge that experienced, competent
and humane attendants appointed by Dr.
Everts, have been removed to make room
for brutal, coarse and savage men, as re-
ward for political services, is disproved by
the simple statement that the last pay roll
PENDANTS, who have charge OF the patients
in the wards, are the sppointees of Dr.
Everts.
None of the young men in the wards as at
tendants, with the exception OF one or two,
have ever had any experience in politics
The attendants are thoroughly instructed in
their duties; Ignorance of a rule is no excuse
for Its violation, and any unnecessary harsh
ness toward patient lie met with prompt
dismissal. This matter has been thoroughly
investigated, and there is no evidence to
show that charges Of cruelty toward patients
are true Incidents have been distorted
evidence falsiied; deliberate and wholesale
prevariostion has been INDUCED ID; paid
spy has bsen employed, and other disreputa-
bic methods used to des roy the confidence
OF the people in the management of the
Hospital for the Insane; but it is our belief
that the people will cry out with indignant
voices against those who have been attempt:
ing to injure the reputation and usefulness
OF the worthy men who are administering
the sffairs of one of the greatest and noblest
charities OF the State.
Before closing this article IT Is proper to
state the circumstances OF the appointment
OF DIR. John c. Walker as a member OF the
medical staff of the Hospital, as that gentle
man has been the special object of attacks
from the bureau OF the ENQUIRER and it's
cOparcener, the Journal. DR.. Walker was
appointed by DR.. Everts, the former super
intendent, more than month before Dr.
Rogers assumed the functions of superln-
tendent, ard before his name was mentioned
in connection with the position. He was
selected from amongst several names pre-
seuted for the consideration of DR.. Everts
DR.. Elstun was retained on the Hospital
staff by DR.. Rogers until the 10th of Septem-
were appointed by DR.. Rogers, as stated
before
The facts We have given in this article can
not be successfully denied, and they show
that the management of the Insane Hospital
has been unusually careful and circumspect.
1t never would have been criticised for its
appointments had not the Republican Lead
ers thought it necessary to break the force OF
the popularity it has earned by its econom-
ical management. To destroy this they re-
sorted to the disreputable means of placing
a paid spy in the institution; but In this
dirty business they will only have their la
Dor for their pains.