St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-09

finished without regard 10 eXpeESe, anu
they are the pride Of the officers, trus-
tees and inmates of the home.
The building which has just been
completed stands just below the other
two, on the high banks overlooking
AIinnehaha creek, in a spot which
nature has made lovely. Shade trees
stand plentifully about 1t and sufficient
ly near to break the fierce rays of sum-
mer sun without giving dampness to
the walls, the cool winds from the river
coming up the ravine and giving plenty
of air. This is the hospital, the main
building ana left wing only being com,
pleted, the right wing. which will be
built to the very edge of the creek. being
left until sufficient appropriation has
been made to finish it. The building
is tWo-story structure, built of brown
sandstone, pressed brick and iron. the
main building having gothic story
extra.
In the arrangements and detail Of the
building, DR.. A. A. AmeS, surgeon OF
the home, insists. with much pride,
that there is nothing finer OF more COM
plete in the country. The main en-
trance has wide and commanding
stairway, to which two wide doors set
with loaded glass open into the main
hallway. On the left of this is the
general reception room. On the right
comes the surgeons study and consulta..
ton rooms. Across the hall in front OF
fitted up with shelves and drawers for
complete miniature drug store. Next
to this is the operating room, fitted
with tile floor, and hot
and cold water. Next to this is the III
strument room, also with tile floor,
and fitted so as to be easily diSinfected.
To the left of these, and running to the
top floor. is the elevator and dust traps.
These are separated from the halls by
brick walls, and are so fitted that they
are free from all contamination from
the sick rooms in any form. To the LETT
comes the ward. heated by four regis
tiers, and filled with ample ventilatorS.
At the further end of the building are
the bath r)om and closets. There are
three rooms also fitted up with cheerful
fixtures. These are to be used in case
a patient is in a dying condition, or
becomes noisy from pain or other
causes. Here he is removed so that ne
can be clone, and all suffering as far as
possible kept away from the occupants
of the rest Of the ward. The second
floor is fitted up in precisely the same
manner, except that in the main por-
ton of the building are two pleasant
suites of rooms that may be used for
visitors or the family of the surgeon or
other officers. On the third floor of the
main building is the kitchen, con-
nected by elevator with the other
floors; also the laundry and sleep
ing rooms for the help. The linen
rooms are handy and roomy. and
everything is perfect in detail. The
most excellent plan about the hospital
is the place for exercising the sick.
This is on the veranda, which runs the
entire length of the main building IN
the rear, overlooking the creek. 1t is
entirely encased in glass, and can be
made any temperature that may be de-
sired. Here the patients who are con-
valescent can take their airings, get
view of the beautiful scenery, and run
no risk of taking cold from draughts of
air. The present plan OF the build
ing was devised by DR.. AmeS. and
he is as proud as peacock OF the
result of his handiwork. 10 finish up
the perfection of detail, the building is
heated by steam and hot water. ana q
will be lighted by electricity, which
can be regulated by set of keys in the
surgeons office.
The hospital will be occupied in about
| two weeks, and will be the means OF
| making more room in the home proper,
which heretofore has been crowded,
there being seventeen more inmates
than the appropriation called for.
The completion of the hospital
will give plenty of room for
some time to come. In regard to the
home itself, the inmates all are happy
set of fellows, as they should be, living
in such coy home. The officers are
we'll liked. Capt. Thomas Mcmillan,
the commandment, is always trying to de.
wise some amusement for the boys, and
it is pretty sight to see the faces OF
| the old fellows in blue brighten as DR..
Ames approaches for kind word with
| them. AS rule, it is better treatment
| than the men have ever received in their
most palmy days. The home is as
clean as a new pin in all parts OF the
building, and the food is as good as any
| man might wish to see upon his table,
| officers and men receiving the same ra-
tions, with the exception of a few deli
cacies which the former provide IOl
themselves. The old soldiers wander
about the grounds at will through the
day, OF busy themselves with light dut
les, and in the evening they gather ano
listen to the music rendered by some OF
the boys, who are quite handy with the
fiddle and other musical instruments
On the whole, life does not drag at the
Minnesota Soldiers home.