Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-02

that during the progress of 10 years
four large pavilions were added to the
already existing institution, all OF
which occupation was made under the
direction and supervision of DIR. Bige-
low T. Sanborn, the present efficient
superintendent.
Two of the pavilions were set apart
for the occupation by private patients
of both sexes and convalescents. The
last two Of the pavilions were named
respectively Harlow and Sanborn, and
dedicated to the care of the less violent
located and are all segregated, which
affords much greater comfort to the
occupants on account of the complete
| isolation of each distinct building.
| This affords the maximum sanitation
and lessons the amount of fire risks.
| and in the event of any serious con-
tagion the plan affords much more
| ample protection. This corridor plan
| of construction has been regarded by
! eminent authorities Of this country as
most admirable, and the strong feature
| in the construction of the institution.
1t is the idea of DIR. Sanborn, who has
been highly complmented on it, This
| plan affords much better classified
| ton of the patients than could be
maintained if all of the various in
dividual wings were in close contact.
The oldest wings of the institution
which comprise the stone structures
which have been occupied for 80 years.
are in need of a complete renovation in
a tireproof manner. Plans for the
renovation are under contemplation by
the trustees and superintendent. and a
small appropriation has already been
| made. The repairs Will commence
early next season. The architecture Of
the old wings does not correspond with
the present methods, and in the reno
vations the construction of these
wings will be changed. Bay windows
viii we superadded for the purpose. of
affording additional air and sunlight.
When completed these changes will
conduce TO help a more perfect SANTA
ton.
The mechanics Of the institution
have been active during the present
season in the repairing OF the various
exterior parts of the buildings in
Guiding the resetting of the granite
steps and repointing portions OF the
granite buildings. Two plumbers are
kept constantly employed, and the
plumbing arrangements OF the hospital
are up-to-date in every respect Every
ward is supplied with the most recent
and approved bath tubs and water
closets.
The new constructions made avail
able by the appropriation Of 81, 900 by
the last Legislature are in progress.
The coal pocket has been enlarged
60x100 feet, Il feet in depth. all being
placed below the surface of the
ground. The covering is to be made
fireproof, consisting of asphalt The
tramway to be constructed during the
fall will make it possible to take the
coal from the vessels hold at the
wharf. and by buckets bring into the
coal pocket and empty it in through
scuttles. The tramway is 10 be 1850
feet long, and will have a rise of $50
feet.
The institution has experienced
much difficulty in drawing the coal up
the steep hill with oxen and horses,
and this new method will very ma
terially lessen the cost of housing the
least 30 cents a ton.
The management of the hospital for
several years has had under con-
temptation the Encouragement of the
road approaches, and with this in view
very wisely purchased a stone crusher.
1t has been located near the granite
iddi ItdI Liz It~ti NplI. he
crusher, which is already doing most
excellent work. is The Climax a
substantial machine which is capable
of crushing a large amount of stone, Is
tons per hour.
The main avenue is already being sup
piled with the above material and new
walks being constructed. The substruct-
ure is below the frost line and this plan
of building roads and sidewalks is to be
carried out in the future. The institution
and public will be greatly accommodated
by the more substantial walks and drives
It is planned in the near future to carry
the public drives farther away from the
buildings i'll order to afford more COM
fort and isolation to the patients.
The approach to the hospital will be
from driveway entering the grounds di-
rectly after passing the Arsenal grounds
and winding its way across the field and
approaching the institution by the CON
Servatory. When these contemplated
changes are completed the entire institu-
ton will be located in one large lawn en-
tirely isolated from the annoyance Of
public driVeWayS These driyeways are