The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-06

~" HieA0 ana HIS "Aeal
Friends"
DR.. O. wellington Archibald, OF this
city. yesterday received a telegram from
the board Of trustees OF the North Da-
kota hospital for the insane, located in
Jamestown. notifying him that the board
had chosen him to the position of su-
perintendent of the institution.
DR.. Archibald founded the North Da-
cupied the position of superintendent
Some three years ago he became involved
In an alleged scandal in connection with
the institution. Difficulties arose about
hts head. and he demanded and was ac-
corded an investigation that resulted dis
astrously for him. for three Of the then
five members Of the board voted against
his retention.
1t was alleged at the time by DR.. Aren't
bald's friends that there were irregulart-
ties In connection with the investigation,
and that his discharge was an injustice.
In re-electing him to the position Of
superintendent. Dr.. Archibald feels that
the prophecy of his friends has come
true. that the cloud that has rested over
him for the past three years has been re-
moved, and that he has been indicated,
for he states that the offer to again place
him in charge Of the institution was en-
tirely unsolicited on his part, and that,
as a matter Of fact. It came as a great
surprise.
DECLINES THE OFFER.
At the time that DR.. Archibald left
jamestown he went East and remained
for several months. A year and half
ago he located in this city, and has built
up large practice. In talking to a
G o b Q reporter last night he said that
he was very much gratified at the turn
affairs had taken, and that, while he
was and had been very much interested
in the North Dakota hospital. he would
be compelled to decline the offer Of the
superintendency
The telegram received by Mr.. Archi-
bald yesterday notifying him Of his re-
election to the position of super1nten-
dent OF the hospital was as follows:
''Dr: O: Wellington Archibald. Lowry
Arcade. st Paul: You have been elected
pital for insane Kindly wire nae accept
ance or declination at once H Cornwall.
president board of trustees
DR.. Archibald sent the following answer
to the above telegram:
Harry Cornwall, president board Of
trustees. N. D. H. l.. Jamestown, N. D.:
Your great consideration in recalling
me to the SUPPLEMENTARY Of the North
Dakota hospital for the insane cannot be
httingly and fully acknowledged by Wire
l beg you to await my answer by mail.
20. w. Archibald"
Last night DR.. Archibald mailed to the
board Of trustees the following letter, In
which he declines the offer to again as
sumo the management Of the hospital.
WITH REAL FRIENDS.
April 9Th. 1899.
To the Trustees of the North Dakota
Hospital for the Insane, Jamestown, N,
D.: beg to acknowledge receipt Of your
communication through which you ten
der me the position Of superintendent Of
the North Dakota hospital for the insane
at jamestown, N. D. and conveying to
me the gratifying Information that, after
careful examination Of the evidence
taken and alleged to have been considered
drawal from the position you now open
to me. you are free to declare that am
guiltiess of the opprobrious charges then.
made against me by enemies.
That I appreciate both the vindication
and the earnest Of your confidence you
may feel assured.
1t has been seid/that ITO most Of US.
ere we go down to the grave, life. relent.
ing, accords the good gift we would have,
but as II by some strange imperfection in
fate. the good gift, when it comes. comes,
New times necessitate new ends and
aims. create new environments and make
new men. And old scenes and pleasant
as memories which by an effort to recall
too wildly might become less attractive
or through inspiring influences be alto
gether destroyed. On the other hand.
life is a constant battle. and temporary
reyerses make us stronger and better
able to bear burdens and appreciate
favors. In trying to forget the
unpleasant occurrences of the past,
have. by persistent effort, aid
ed by the constancy and encourage
ment Of real friends old and new, build
ed better than I knew, and. while striy-
ing to forget some OF the old trials, have
discovered new fields Of duty and find
myself surrounded with not only the real
friends Of other days, but new ones and
new occupations and duties and centered
in a field Of action which I feel I must
never leave while life and strength last
For the institution which I endeavored
to serve for SO many years. with eye.
heart and purpose single to its advance
ment and the welfare Of it's unfortunate
inmates I shall always feel the deepest
solicitude. and to you the members of
the board Of trustees of the North Da-
kota hospital for the insane, who have
honored me by doing justice in my cause,
1 hereby tender most sincere gratitude,
although compelled, for the reasons here
In expressed, to decline the honor you
would confer upon me. Very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
20. Wellington Archibald.