Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-12
TRUSTEES OF THE INSANE.
Meeting in This city, Thursday-Cosi
of the smallpox Invasion, and othei

in This City, Thursday-Cost
of the smallpox Invasion, and other
Matters.
A session Of the trustees of the insane for
Farnhurst was held at the wilmington anu
Brandywine National Bank, second ana
Market streets, Thursday morning. at NOV
o'clock. All the llemnors were present eN-
cept DR., Thomas Gilpin OF Middietown,
Or. William H. Hancker, superintendent,
made an interesting statement reiatlye 10
the recent smallpox epidemic in the ouila-
ing. The expense was S2, 100 and was item
lied TO the lowest detail.
1t was decided 10 pHy 10 the u emploSes
the sum OF $40 each for extra services.
Mr.. Baker offered n resolution that Drs,;
Hancker, Watson and Van Epps be granted
an extra sum for their extra services.
DIR. Hancker objected, stating that they
were paid theirksalaries, which he considered
enough and did not deem it right, under
the present condition of affairs, TO accept
more, also the expenses are now very heavy;
Mr.. Baker and DIR. Wilson were appointed
n committee TO tnke charge OF this matter
and report at the next meeting.
DIR. Hanckers report showed a popuiatloh
of 80, Received for board of patients,
$1a2.S5 Total number of smallpox patients,
%. The report also noted the kindness 81
the Trustees Of the Poor. in loaning TO the
trustees of the hospital for the insane the
use OF the Emergency Hospital and recon-
mended vote of thanks for the favor.
1t was decided to overhaul the plumbing
OF the institution.
DIR. Watson was appointed representa-
tive to the Physiological Convention AT
Montreal, June 18th, 18th, 10Th and 2lth
Dr. Hancker showed the cost of mninten-
ance of patients at the hospital to be lo''
cents per head per day.
DIR. Hnneker recommended the appolnt-
ment of William j. Nickel us supervisor, 10
take the place of the late Samuel McMulleil'
| He has been assistant supervisor, has been
| employed in the institution for six years, Is
| n valuable man and has been acting super
visor since the death of NJ. Z. Mullen. Inc
recommendation was accepted anu Mr.
Nickel appointed The salary is $40 pei
month.
CLAYTON Smead of New Castle, head at
| tendant was made assistant supervisor, u
IA salary of S25 per month.
DIR. Paris L. Carlisle stated that he dlt
not desire to have his name mentioned 10
secretary. He had moved from Kent count,
to Sussex county. He had baen a melnba
of the board for seven years and he regretted
seveTlng his relations which are the mos
pleasant recol ections of his life.
A resolution of regret at his departure wa
offered by MIR. Capelle and adopted,
The following officers We're elected ior N
ensuing year: President, DR.. John j. Black
secretary Dir. j. ii. Wilson; treasurer o
hospital fund, DIR. John j. Black.
The committees will be reported at tn
next meeting, when the successor OF Di
Carlisle will probably be reported.
DIR. Wilson offered vote OF thanks TO n
Trustees Of the Poor for their kindness i
granting the use of the Emergency Hospitt
during the smallpox epidemic. The rese
luton was adopted and ordered sent to IN
board
Bills amounting to So, 727. .16 were allowed
, The trustees will consider the placin
apart OF portion of the institution e.
pecially for the use of consumptives
patients suffering from various forms
and of protection to other inmates.
i DIR. William Hancker, superintendent
who had attended the recent convention
the tuberculosis Convention in New foI
City, under appointment by Gov. Hum
gave an interesting report of the work
!. the convention.