New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-19
NO TREATMENT FOR AN"ALIENn
AN AMBULANCE SURGEONS QUEER STAND.
REFUSING TO TAKE A WOUNDED MAN TO THE
HOSPITAL BECAUSE HE HAD JUST
COME TO THIS CITY.


James whalen. a boilermaker, twenty eight years
old, to this city from Washington five days ago,
and Immediately started in to have good time. Yes
terday afternoon he in barroom in Thirteenth
ST., between Avenues and d. He was hilarious with
drink, and frequently fourshed big roll Of bills be-
fore the eyes OF the loafers In the place. When he
went into the street he attacked by two unknown
men, who struck him terrible blows about the
head and took his money leaving him lying in semi
conscious condition the sidewalk Whalen stag
gered TO his feet and then for nearly three hours wan
dered about In dazed condition, until he somehow
found his way into the Thirteenth Precinct Station at
Union Market.
Kndhearted Sergeant Delamater who was on duty
at tho desk. at once saw that Whaen had received
injuries. His head terribly swollen,
his cheeks pulled out and he leaned heavily
against the rail Of the desk for support. Sobbing with
pain he told his story. Bellevue Hospital amba-
lance already at the door waiting to take away
sick and destitute Old man named Bond. Sergeant
Deamater called the attention of DR.. wilmarth, the
ambulance surgeon, to Whalen
"This is bad case and requires immediate atten-
tion," said the doctor having examined whalen The
man is suffering from eryspelas" Then he asked
the usua questions as to name, age, birthplace and
then said. 4" How long have you been In the city y
Five days." answered Whalen.
cant take YOU said DR.. Wilmarth gathering up
his case of instruments and making for the door
Can't take him; why not!" asked sergeant Della
mater in amazement.
No he is an allen and has not been in the city for
a year." replied DR.. Wimarth.
"But the alien law does not apply to him." exclaimed
Sergeant Deamater. "Ths man was born in Washing
ton. You are bound TO take him."
sNow I don't want you to teach me my business or
tell me what the law s,' snapped Dr. Wllmarth. "The
mon won't go in this ambulance unless he pays 9l5.
That is so cents day for thirty days. guess it will
take him just that time TO pull through"
Sergeant Deamater argued, expostulated and en-
treated in vain. The doctor, without even another
look Mt the poor fellow who lay groaning at his feet
walked out of the station.
,"At least put something around the mans head. y
cried the sergeant. "For Gods sake, don't leave him
In this condition" DR.. Wilmarth back, whipped
out roll Of lint and wrapped some Of IT round
Whalens head. Then feeling that he had done all
that the law and humanity required he went away.
For few minutes Sergeant Delamater at loss
what to do. Every moment Whalen's condition grew
Finally he called Policeman Rohlof, who at
his instructions took Whaen a car to Bellevue Hos.
pital. When they reached the hospital Whaens face
was horribly distorted. His eyes closed and he
had become almost derous with pain. AS the officer
and Whalen reached the hospital office DR.. WimArth
came In. According to Rohlof Wilmarth glanced
Ward (the reception ward). We will turn him over
10 Blake in the morning Whalen was then taken to
Ward g. where he remained for the night II is said
that the hospital doctors did not trouble themselves
10 find what the matter with Whalen, al
though his condition is probably critical.