Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-15
THE INSANE ASYLUM BOARD
Closes Up the business Before II, Yester-
day, and AdJourns.


Upon the re-assemblng Of the Board Of
Directors of the new Spencer Insane
ASYLUM in the parlors of the Hotel Wind
sor yesterday morning in continuation Of
the business Of Tuesday, all the members
were present. The contractor, Mr..
O'Bleness, directed the attention of the
members TO what he deemed an impractic-
able feature of the exterior as shown by
the plans. This was in relation TO pro-
posed balcony which protruded from an
upper story some 30 inches out from the
main line of the building, and which was
designed 10 be made Of stone supported by
stone bracket The contractor was of
the opinion that the balcony would be un-
safe from its very weight, and suggested
that galvinzed iron be substituted, sup
ported by wooden brackets. Most of the
members were in favor of the change, but
no action was taken
The question OF swinging the doors on
the rooms again came up, and after quite a
lengthy discussion ii was decided that they
were TO swing inwards.
Secretary Nandale then moved that the
Treasurer be authorized to draw upon the
Auditor for the sum of $4,000 for defray-
ing the estimate of the contractor on the
building and for the expenses Of the Board.
Senator woodward said ii would be well
first to see how much has been drawn. No
one seemed to know definitely about this,
and Mr. woodward moved TO amend the
motion by making il $1,000 instead Of SlO-
600. No action was taken en- the sugges
tion.
The contractor stated incidentally that it
might be well TO get as much money as they
could while they were At il, as at this par
ticular stage Of the construction he would
: rsifshf and II
would not be long before he would want
considerably more.
In order to find just how much money
of the appropriation was now available it
was voted that the Treasurer, Mr.. Wood
yard. telegraph TO the State Auditor for
information, which was accordingly
done.
A motion prevailed 10 excuse President
Sydenstricker after the morning session,
as he is interested in an important law suit
in Cincinnati. After approving a few
bills, the matter of heating, ventilating and
sewerage came up for consideration.
There were several applications for the
position of sanitary, plumbing and steam
heating engineer Among those who ap-
peared personally before the Board were
Mr.. George w. Lutz Of the firm Of Trimble
Il Lutz, of Wheeling, and Mr. VIM. Tur-
ner. of Parkersburg. Both 'gentlemen
made statements concerning the most effect
i've methods of bringing about the desired
results, and gave many mechanical details.
Both gentlemen presented figures on the
cost of getting up the plans and spcciiica-
tions for this work, which We're left with
the Board of Directors. Atnoon the Board
took recess till ! 30.
When the Board reassembled in the af-
ternoon, the discussion as TO the employ
ment of an architect was taken up, and il
branched Off into talk about the employ
ment of a general superintendent Of con
struction. which, upon being embraced a
motion, was voted down, the understand
ing being that the Executive Committee
will superintend the work.
Senator woodward offered a resolution
that, upon receiving the estimate Of the
work now done on the building, as per the
report of the Executive Committee, the sec
retarv be authorized TO draw an order on
the treasurer for the amount, subject 10 the
approval of the president. This was car
ried
After some further discussion as to the
plumbing, &c, Mr.. Geo. w. Lutz was
awarded the contract for drawing up plans
and specifications for the heating, lighting,
plumbing, sewerage, &c. for the building.
AT his bid of $50. As soon as his work is
done each member will be sent copy for
approval or suggestion. and the Secretary
will advertise for bids for the work. At
the end of the specified time the Board will
meet for the purpose of awarding the
contract. The Secretary was authorized 10
draw orders on the Treasurer for the ex-
penses of the members.
As the telegram did not arrive from the
Auditor. on motion Of Senator Woodyard,
the Secretary was instructed 10 draw an
order on the Auditor for the sum Of 5000
from the construction fund for the payment
of the estimate Of the work done and ex-
penses Of members.
The Board then adjourned, 10 meet at
the BlennerhasSet Hotel, Parkersburg, at
the call of the President.
After the meeting, Mr.. +. =. Jepson, the
member from Ohio, took the majority Of
the committee on tour about the city in
carriages. visiting several of the manufac-
tories and other points Of interest