The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-02-27
adopted by tie society On the subject,

IL Ex-senator Parry did not knowswhethe
medical men should be called upon to ex
press an opinion The main idea In dis
cussing the question at the meeting of tn
society was to consider it as any simila
proposition might be talked about. TIL,
main point should be to get the creates
benefit obtainable. The almshouse site
may offer the best argument just now
economically, but the future should be
| looked into. In case the asylum be built
there, the sentiment already alluded to
may arise, and people may object to send
ing friends to the almshouse Freeholders
will be buttonholed and besieged to use in
! fluence to keep favored ones at Trenton
and then the economy fades to the winds.
| The people have right to be considered
in this matter. Even if they are county
charges, patients are entitled to as good
care as if paying large price. The To-
cation should be one where not only
friends could easily get to the place, but it
should be so situated that specialist or
medical man, called to look into a case
should not be hampered and compelled to
lose valuable time
DR.. N. N. Stokes spoke in favor of the
almshouse site. In Camden county the
asylum is within a hundred yards of
the almshouse, New Lisbon is the
proper place for Burlington county's
asylum. The belt of pine land extending
along its front is highly conducive to
health, and in support of this statement
the doctor referred to the way in which
patients sought the balmy air of Lake
wood. Consumption is absolutely absent
at New Lisbon. The lack of railroad ac-
commodations had been given too much
importance. Sift this entire objection
down and it will be found that false SEN
timent is back of it ALL
DR.. Taylor replied to some of the points
advanced by Dr. Stokes. Speaking of
Camden's asylum DIR. Taylor said the pro
ject in that place was started on the idea of
economy but to-day Camden is supporting
at the asylum in Trenton from Is to 90
patients. The reference to Lakewood he
thought was rather to the ear than to the,
judgment. 1t certainly is not the inten-
ton to entertain patients at New Lisbon
as they are at Lakewood. The hotel &C.
commodations and the amusements offered
at the latter place probably have as much
attraction as the pine air exerts. Take a
vote throughout the county and 1t will be
found that the sentiment of large major
ity of laymen as well as medical men will
be found in favor of some other site than
New Lisbon.
DR.. ]. d. Janney replied to the suggest
ion that large lot of ground is necessary
to properly maintain an asylum. In To
ledo there is an asylum which accommo-
dates from 800 to 1000 patients and it does
not cover over 40 acres of ground. The
fact must not be lost sight of that the
present movement is in the interest of
every citizen of the county whether the
patient be public charge or a private one.
The difference in building upon land
already in possession or on a plot to be
purchased would easily be overcome in
advantages that would prevail later. The
difference in freight charges and carting
of material might be very great if a site
were selected along the line of a railroad
and not mile or two from the station.
| Jacob G, 'Hendrickson favored New Lis
bon. He thought the appropriation of
100000 had set somebody to think
| ing, and there was possibility that pro-
perty in other sections had suddenly ad-
yanced in value and it might have oc-
Cured to somebody that ifathe asylum
was near their town or in the vicininy of
their farm it might be advantageous
Some physician might be looking for a
| Job. Not a single fact in the petitions
offered could be sustained, hence there
must be an Interior motive in all agitation
which was not thought of when the ques-
| ton was discussed at the almshouse meet
ing. Perhaps the idea suggested by
Senator Packer would be good thing.
That gentleman had said it would be the
proper thing to build the asylum on wheels
| and move it from town to town; that
would satisfy all sections and give the pa
tients amusement All the sympathy thus
far expressed has been for the. insane, not
a word has been said for the INDECENT sane
who are now compelled to accept the ac-
commodations of the almshouse and who
seem contented with their lot. To put this
asylum at any other point in the county
would be to the detriment of the treasury.
If it is built at New Lisbon, with the i'm
plication that the patients are going to the
almshouse friends might refuse to send
| their afflicted to that institution but would
| commit them to the state institution al
Trenton, which act would mean they must
bear the expense and that would be saw.
ing to the county. The almshouse is a
perfect paradise for the poor and inmates
can afford to overlook the quality idea
As matter of fact there is no necessity Of
expanding $50, 900; an addition to the wo
mems wing for the care of female inmates
would meet all requirements.
/ Ex-senator Parry denied any intention
on the part of the medical society or him
self individually of advocating any scheme
for location or the sale of land. A poin
he wished taken into consideration wa
that the majority of the citizens of thi
county do not earn more than $40 pc
week. Should any of them be so unfor
tunate as to need the aid of an institution
of this kind it would be great imposition
to compel them or their family, rathe
than be subjected to that feeling tina
must follow commitment to an almshouse
to spend at least half of the weekly stipen'
for support elsewhere. 1t is all right t.
talk about this sentiment being foolish
but the sentiment prevails, nevertheless
; and it is useless to attempt to talk
. down. If New Lisbon is the only plac
in the county where the proper kind o
air and water can be found for the insan
do not hesitate to send them all there, bu
do not lose sight of the fact that there ar
other considerations. To say that specia
attendance will not be needed, that it
useless to provide for such contingency,
talk of the sheerest nonsense.
: Mr.. Beldon made few remarks in RI
: ply to Mr.. Hendrickson. He was sorr
!. that anything like personal feeling shoul
creep into the discussion. Mr.. Beldo
i had the fullest confidence in the gentle
! men who had signed and circulated pet