The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-28
REPLIES TO MR.. WALkE.
SUPERINTENDENT DAVIS WINDS tf
THE 1MBULANCE DISCUSSION.
Not Another Word From Him, He says,
for He IL Too Busy Attending TO
the Duties Of His once.
Editor Of The Times:

Editor of The Times
Sir,-In answer TO Mr.. Walkers letter IN
yesterdays issue of The Times, in refer
ence to the So outfit. permit me to say
that II the appropriation was wrong,
then Mossrs. Wake and snead are as
much to blame as anyone. for IL was
Mr.. Wakes motion and Mr.. Snead voted
for 1t. l was simply carrying out their
instructions. and il the money was taken
from the medicine fund Gas termed by
Mr.. Walke) then It is apparent that they
would be further blamed, for they have
70 pass on all appropriations before any
money can be drawn from the city treas
ury.
1 desire furthermore 10 state that
did not say TO the committee that the
doctors we're in need Of Overcoats and
rubbers. nor did my memory IAN mo IN
reference TO anticipating the purchase or
clothing by the DOCTORS, for 1 was aware
OF that fact some time before, ana upon
investigation having found mat tney
had spent for clothing suitable for inc
ambulance more than $50 told them 10
get recelptcd bills for the amount OF 90
each.
y
Nothing was said in the December
meeting about the driver Of the amDu-
lance.
As to my being made 10 refund the
$50. | will simply state that at the jan
uary meeting / informed the committee
that Drs Lyme and Labenbers were viii
ling TO refund an equivalent amount which
had already been expended Tor tho pur-
chase of ambulance outfits. If my action
was not sustained by them, which was
by vote Of all present save Mr.. Wake.
This annual donation IS not prece-
dent established by the present commit
tee but has been a custom Tor years past
i'm recognition OF their services, as no sal
airy is attached 10 the positions, when
embraces those of ambulance surgeon
resident physician Of city Hospital. and
both Almshouses and druggist
incidentally j would state that lew
years ago on the resignation OF the resi-
dent physicians of that year. the CITY
WAS compelled 10 employ two physicians
at salary OF Sl20 per month each. Inc
present physicians receive $50 per MONTH
of which SIS is paid me by each for board
the remaining s. defraying incldentals'
II has been my pleasure never 10 re-
fuse aid 10 anyone IN my power for food
fuel medicine or relief within the limits
Of this department.
THE RIGHT TO CRIuCIsE.
Being a public officer 1 concede the
right not only to Mr.. Wake but any cit
izen OF Richmond TO criucise my actions
but | am opposed TO anyone making me
n scapegoat TO bear the mistakes that may
be made by others. and claim the sisht
TO vindicate myself when wrongfu.ly ac-
cused ] want TO say further That II Is
not my desire 70 antagonize good govern
ment or any legitimate effort that VIII
rebound 10 dear old Richmond. ana l
would earnestly court the good will OF
her citizens and the hearty cooperation
OF the Committee on Poor 10 aid me in
doing all ] possibly can 20 assuage ne
suffering and almost starving people with
i'm our midst. am truly sorry That so
much sensation has been created on
much ado about nothing.
Respectfully.
GEORGE j. DAVIS.
Richmond. Va. Jan. r. 1851.