Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-07-09

QG dKcH dt ubdtu WCiO OhO nv 49,
6 between 30 and 40, between 40 and
80, 4 between so and 60, 3 between 60
and 70, 2 between 20 and 80, and At
81. This is an unusually large death
list, and 10 accounted for by the fact
that 40 many we're quite old, 10 being
over so. Many had been in the hospital
long time. Two we're diving when ad-
mitted consumption carried off 3, and
suicide |.
The death rate has varied greatly
from year to year. In 1877 1t was on
per cent; 1873, II per cent; 1879, 6.54
per cent 1880, S.33 per cent 1881, 3.s5
per cent 1882, 8 80 per cent; 1888, 3.37
per cent 1884, ii per cent.
The health of the inmates at the pres
ent time is good. One old lady is con-
fined to her bed most of the time from
general debility, but is able to get up
to her meals.
During the year quite a number of
vacancies havs occurred among the
wardens. Some have resigned to go to
other employment, and few have been
discharged. think every change that
has been made has been for the better,
and that the present. employees would
be hard to improve upon. The halls
and rooms are always in good order well
ventilated and free from mustiness or
other bad odors. 1t is the common ex-
preston of visitors: How clean you
keep everything
have taken great pains to show to
sheriffs and others coming from a dis
lance the whole of the hospital. feel
sure that il has been of great benefit to
the public, which is so firmly impressed
with the idea that An insane asylum is
dreadful place. Visitors frequently go
home and make kind mention of the
hospital in their local papers. One man
made visit from southern Oregon to
see sister who had been committed
from Spokane county. After having
seen his sister and the hospital, he said
to me before his departure: II came ex-
pres ly to see what kind of place nay
sister had been sent to, and if was not
satisfied meant to take her away. If
could get her away. | am now satisfied
that my sister will be we'll cared for and
will write to her folks that everything
is all right" So far rs know, our hos
pital bears a good reputation all over
the Territory. feel that this is just,
for know that all of as who have had
its management in charge have done
our duty to the best Of our ability.
The chief improvement through the
year has been making rails and fencing
in the large tract of land on which the
lake il situated, fer a pasture; clearing.
fencing, blowing and planting about
three acres of land by the lake which is
planted in turnips; building new
bake oven aud putting new range in
the kitchen. Both of these have proved
great convenience, and are in every
way satisfactory. The upstairs, in the
annex to the women's ward. has been
fitted up for occupancy, FIVE rooms hav
ing been made for the patients there,
which is probably all the room required
for year or more.
The Territorial auditor was recently
served with notice by the Prosecuting
Attorney of the Second judicial Dis
trict. that an injunction had been APP
piled for restraining the payment of
more than $4,000 year for the ex-
penses of the hospital; that the amount
appropriated was $4,000, and not S32,-
800. the latter sum having by some
means unknown been substituted for
the proper amount. Mr.. Heed notified
me that he could not audit beyond $780,
900, aud that We must keep eur expenses
within this limit until a decision WAS
rendered.
Our garden still maintains its high
character for excellence which il has 80
long enjoyed. Our Strawberries were
never better or more plentiful that they
are this year. We have had all that the
whole hospital could use. For a time
thew we're served on all the tables three
t.mes day.
A very pleasant as well as beneficial
attraction has been added to the hos
pital in the way of brass band. We
are indebted 90 Mr.. Woodruff for its or
ganisation. He has given great deal
OF pains in teaching. drilling and play
ing for the patients. A portion of our
weekly entertainments Is devoted to
music by this band. Much credit is
also due the wardens aud others for
their help in the matter. Mr.. Woodruff
has been az quite considerable ex-
psnse. besides his extra labors, and il
seems proper that be be allowed to 40
cept engagements for the hand on
proper occasions. for his reimburse
ment. This meets with my hearty APP
proval, as IL will doubtless with yours.
In concluding another y ar's labor,
with all its cares and solicitudes, am
happy TO report that at no time has Sc
rious friction occurred IN the workings
| OF the hospital. bat that harmony and
goed will have been its leading charac-
teristics. To you. gentlemen, | have
beer indebted at all times Tor yeur cor
dial sympathy and support.
With good viii within aud without,
are enter hopefully upon the the duties
of another year. Respectfully sab-
mitted. IuHx NJ. MAuaHnr Snnf