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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
RnIIGInrs sERv1cEs

During the past year We arranged with
the Ministerial association Of this city to
have religious services for the patients and
employees each Sunday afternoon. Many
yenrs ago the chapel here was destroyed
by fire. and since that time there has never
been any form Of religious services until the
completion Of the new building last fall
An appropriation 10 pay for the services Of
n chaplain was asked for at the session OF
the last legislature. but for some reason
1t was cut out although a similar nppro-
priatou for the other two hospitals was
made. ] suppose this was simply an over
sight IN printing the appropriation bin. As
stated above however, the ministers ~ the
city took the matter up and gave us their
services. for which we are deeply grateful
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
DISCHARGES.

Al the patients going out Of the institu-
ion as improved or unimproved were taken
ont BIZ relatives or friends on furloughs.
va have adopted the policy In this instltu-
lion Of not discharging as restored cases
whose histories show that they have had
ueylous attacks and that they will, in all
azobsbi1ty. have recurrence OF their
mental trouble. They are sent out on fur
barh SO that they can be returned II It
bscones necessary, without the formalty
q another trial by the county court and
he necessary expense that would follow.
The per cent Of recoveries, Including
ali cases admitted during the year was
iiO0 The per cent Of recoyeries Of cases
admitted whose insanity had existed less
tan two years was 27.3.
OF ali character of patients sent away
from the institution during the year only
20 per cent have been returned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
4 do NOT KNOW | HAVE nerves."
Says Mrs Bertsel, of Brooklyn.


people are tied AZ home by duties or pos
sihly can not afford % make the desired
change.
u Is very easy, therefore, for the doctor
70 order this change. but sometimes very
difficult or even impossible for the patient
to carry It out,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
T0e pergno Medieine c0. coiam.

TIE PerunG Medicine Co.. Cefum-
bus, o.
"GcnfIemcn -Mp health toaS OK.
celfenf until about six months ago
W6eH seemed 10 bd0e a collapse
from o0erdoing seeiaHg and me
doctor ordered an entire c6onge of
scene and climate. rs f6tS t0as an
absolute impoSSibHitg at TITS time,
bad TO ire and regain mD hsdIt6
IN another Gag and has induced by
q friend 06o gate Peruna Suc6 a
good recommend TO try Peruna. I
can nor tell pou tie condition Of lng
nerUes D6en 4 began 10 nSe II. Toe
ieGSf noise irrffdfed me and I fen
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12

NE t1oS nor Uorf6 HDing hut Peruna
SOON changed me into O WeH e0omGn
and notJ I Go nor knott Race
HorDes. LoaiSe BerfSei. 10 I-2
Second Street. BrooCIDn. ~ Z.
II Is very easy indeed for the doctor TO
order patients change Of scene aud cli-
mate. Such an order IS very easily given
and ia often very appropriate remedy.
Indeed, IL would be good thing II ali
people suffering from nervousness could
travel and recuperato their nerves by
change Of climate and scene but not one
c0so IN nve hundred can do THE Most
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
MORTALITY.

ossShundred and thirty eight have died
during the year. making a death rate cal
culatsd on the daily average Of patients
IN the Institution Of OF per cent
This Is the largest death rate this institu.
ton has had for many years, and this Is
undoubtedly due to the large number of Old,
ieebla and diseased patients admitted:
many q them dying In a very short time
after their admission
The following Is a synopsis OF the physi.
cal condition Of those admitted and Of
the number admitted who were of adj
Yaleed age:
IN good or fair bodily health. .... $50
ln bad health and in reduced ex-
hArsted condition 261
Over 80 years Of age ....,.... bS
Over 20 years of age ................ 16
Over 50 years Of age ................ 8
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
sTITF LUNATIC ASYLUM
,...dateudent WOrsham Offers Per
= tinent Suggestions.
!, INSTITUTIONS ARE NOW CROWDED.
80 for Further Provision 70 Be
Ms'ss' Cor Care Of Some Of the
~, cl..ses Now Sent to Asylum,

" rezas, October io.--The forty.
Aa' .aru,l report of the superintendent
trss SAFE lunatic asylum has been re-
q ~ ,-om the public printer, and among
ts w +s,pgs superintendent b. 81. worsh-
'u he following to say
az "a STATISTICS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
Peruoa lnvIeoratea.

In all such cases Peruna is eodsend.
Peruna comes to those who are unable to
afford the expensive iuxuries OF change
OF scene and climate. Pcruna comes to
such people with rcfrcshment, recupcratlon
ana renewal Of viEor and spirits.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
CRIMINAL cIAss ar 1xsANr


Separate provision FOR the criminal In
sane should be made at one OF the Insane
hospitals, 50 that this class OF patients
could be safely Kept aud not he associated
IN any way with the other patients. Each
OF the asylums has a number belonging to
'Als class-that IS patients who have com.
w,''eu or attempted 20 commit murder anl
etner kinds Of crime Of every character
itaes not only constitute out most objcc
s,onaole ana disturbing element, but they
We constant source OF danger tv crctY
one connected With the ass lini manage.
n ,i'.ilI ny their criminal Instincts aud ten.
over mau{ % the other patients fhorc Is
hol q building or ward at ANY of the nsy.
luus where they can b. safely Kent; IN
lNet those who have any Judgment can
eAsily eject tlclr escape
Nith a building constructed and arranged
20 that people Of this class could lie Sc
Suteiy kept then an Observation law sim,
llar TO the law Of other states requiring an
persons under indicttaent for any Cr.me aud
i9r whom plen OF insanity Ia 10 he Sc, M
shail be sent 60 the asylum for observation
ptu inquiry 0s To- their sanity or reapOHs-
nlIity. Ihs would be fair aud Intelligent
Wag 70 arrive % the mental condition where
lhcle Is an element OF dpubt and would
20 away with the mockery oil putting on
lhe witness stand any and all CLASSES %
hAys'cinhS 70 answer Hypothetical lues.
uVhs ingenlously arranged 10y lawyers TO
sult their side Of the ease, IN order for
INV jury TO determine whether the accused
Us sane on lnsaae. IL requires actual and
VertIui observation ON the part OF a physi-
eHh, Experienced with the insane. for days,
weeks aud sometimes months I'm order tor
MN 70 determine accurately whether n u u.
Son under such circumstances Is insane or
not u would ho decidedly loss EXPENSIVE
M the end ana would be lust mud proptr
way whenever such o plea "a 10 ho mad, ~
oNF rufe. EXPORT WedirA testimony Is held
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
DIVERSION AND AMusEMENr.

The routine practice Of former years has
been carried out with now and then an IN,
novation for few Of our better class IN
the way of drives over the city md m the
country Since the completion of our new
amusement and assembly hall It would be
an easy matter for us to have an occasional
matinee by travelling tbeater companies,
but the amount appropriated for amusement
has not been sufficient TO allow this. II
Is our intention TO organize an orchestra
among our employees at an eariy date and
arrange for private entertainments II has
been only a short time that the institution
has been large enough to make an arrange
ment of this kind possible ON account Of
the small number Of employees ana The FIRE
quent changes among the attendants ami
the other minor positions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
occUPArroN

49, - peen our constant endeayor to In
t,5t. means Of employment for pa
snss, mat each patient might have the
t,sss y mis- most important therapeutic
ssg,.. ns, as soon as their condition VIII
vim - = am more and more impressed
atsl,ss splendid results thar might te
et.a ~ g 40 work at all. II the amount
- Fsf a Nsss 81 small III recent years tae
% e i,orsl ment Of patients has come
sgseetsfst Ied Of hrst Importance in the
rs the jrss-,a aEemeat or an institution
"A ahsni..A3e, AT ono time q was cDusid-
aIloV e.lrly mnracticablr and dnngerou,
eunioss smallest amount OF lihcrtg
a. Pxhs-i M for the Insane. huf nrac-
.lscy On ~, $50 poa fully demonstrated Tire
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12

orally, are very frcquentlr declared ,u.,,.
and put In the nsyiums.
IN, Mg observation has led me to believe that
M Sr i've q our largest cities by unload.
~ s.sT poor houses and county farms ON
NY asylum once or twice year. can fur.
ttsn ~ many as 100 or zoo patients. ana a
Ely iarge per cent Of this NUMBER ara the
nav, Snuttn,sIgted above. Therefore. unless
~ ~ OF persons entitled to admission into IN.
s-ne asylums, II Will be necessary 10 build
T NV institution every four or fiye years
tne insane and the institutions for their
~ 49, were made many years ago when there
T Tsls oat Few patients ana only ose asylum
$3.50, are primitive aud Insufficient aud
existing conditions
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12

been 50 satisfactory that the svst.,, 4. A..
t,nnsshs more extended IN all our instit,,.
INC problem OF properly carpr tor IN,
tb,s o. mentally defective persons In
t 4s sssse Is rapleiy assuming enormous
hospital for the insane In thls stsfns MY
n population OF about 800. npv NJ. 49, 49,
allles n operation, With an aerresnte nn,,
another annual report Tor this in sig -, g.
Ea eplepuc colony at Abilene will hive
,r,,s.,Sllt cuHlieled. 50 far as the hrst ammo.
kams y, OF ST9cVoV IS concerned, and per.
nieps every ped occupied, The question.
tntlel9fet Or the economic management ~
lhfse institutions should be carefuliv ron.
nsre,sars guy y, every m6sans adopted thgt IS
ot ~, patients competent 10 40 any kinii
~ Mork' ana tull authority given to the
H. amusement ai. of the institutions 70 enrage
would be beneficial to their patients MA
sisu 20 hppY the Income from such EN-
I.oymgnt % the best advantage looking
tteMara q lcssening Of the cost Of main
Agricultural pursuits moro fully meet
every requirement FOR suitable enipinvnlout
OF the insane and, therefore, q farm III sur.
neleni capacity Should be owned aud on
Grated by each institution. Tire manage.
ment az this Institution has been seriously
hinangieapped by not having enough farming
We have Installed small plant Tor knit
ting hosiery. and equipped a tailor ehoD
i9r the manufacture Of clothing for men.
Ihese two enterprises were Installed at a
comparatively small expenditure ANA with
one paid cuployc Mt the heal of each we
can easily furnish patient lahor sufficient
70 manufacture every article or either char.
acter worn by the inmates Of this and
the other two Institutions; but under The
Jaw as IL now stands we can not contract
10 furnish these articles TO the other insti.
lntions without this Institution hsarne I'M
Inc expense and there Is no way OF reim-
bursement
70 much can be said OF the benefits 20 he
derived from rmplnvmcnt tbat forl n 10
pc IN imperative duty Of the state to pro.
viue every necessary means for the extrn.
sion Of the system and remove every Oh.
aHcle TINT might In any way place lmita.
ticns upon the management Of our lnstif,,.
tons In carrying out the idcn 10 proper
limits and thereby encourage rather than
retard Individual effort on the part Of each
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
ACCIDENTS.

slx fractures have occurred, three Of the
hips and three Of the arm; two OF the
fractures Of the hip were women over 20
years Of age, the male patient was also
oTer 70 years OF age. These were all the
result OF accidental falls on the hail. One
g tie fractures of the arm was the result
q friendly play between two male pa
uents and the other two fractures occurred
Is q result OF fights with other PATIENTS
no other accidents Of any consequence
nave occurred, and we are glad to be able
70 report no suicides, although a number
q patients with suicidal tendencies have
ccnplIsh this end.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12
HEALTH.

AAe health Of the institution, in a gen
esai way, has been a fair average year,
Slla one exception. In June we had
severe epidemic of typhoid fever, prin-
upaly among the employees. We had about
slr'y.hye cases In all, and of this num-
oef here We're only twelve cases among
me patients; eleven Of these cases oc-
ee,,kht.n6 on the white female wards, the
N1e' case was negro man. There was
his one death among the patients from
* nv Sduse q white woman who had been
- innate of the institution for twentyone
49,. Not a single case occurred among
,as white male patients. although attend.
vsra NoIking IN every part OF the building
wss s stricken down with the fever. There
tbrs, tolf deaths among the employees,
$3.50 ss males anu one female. All OF the
,ass were Infected about the same time
AZ y. y seemed to be a most virulent type.
dstso.oSl as me character of the fever was
konght lne source or infection was
srs5iy lot ana found to be from the water
h tba Mhile our water is artesian, and
III very best aud purest kind still In
va saangements for Its distribution and
gs,s. trouble undoubtedly existed The
Oien 49, received from the well Ia an
fiaf ~ ~ anu cement reservoir. siXty-tiYe
fssertaa,a lameter and six feet deep. This
lendna was underground. with walls exc
gerfsrs vsniy about six Inches above the
dralpssa' ~ lne earth TO prevent the surface
iks vas vas left uncovered In order TO allow
wsfer S ssei 10 cool Temperature Of the
i0g aaals y comes from the we'll Is nearly
brmrs5 tees FahrenhelD. before 1T is
IKE INTO tho stsndpipe.
H. unusual high Winds ana dro,fth dur.
eoRs,s.e spring and early summer. With
sarre,, typhoid fever IN the city aud
ths sv,,bds country, made It possible FOR
tAt drstt fever germs to be carried IN
,, epsn reservoir, witch on aeeoant Of
I'D entIt,.slature OF the water made a splen-
tnd insure medium for their development
n the fSase; This theory MS 10 the cause
lle fac, i. mas been fully demonstrated by
ffslned .tllt atrer the reservoir WAS
iAoroSsb tae wallis built six feet hleher,
III sTe.s covered and made dustproof,
81 bsTs " eese developed, ana since then
iass. ueen entirely free from this dis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-12

Or Hartman receives many lettcrs FROM
suffering women who have been cured Of
some catarrhal arrangement by thu use OF
peHna, The following letter speaks for
itself;
The Canton times., 1902-11-28
C1othing.

department we verify shine We show in exact numbers
different styles select from r Mems Suits alone at
ranging 95 suit $40 co. Swell dressers Duy tne
Schafer & Marx and e. Sc b. brands whish begin at $500
we'll dressed get in OF these suits as soon as
Eabe A few specially good numbers as follows:
OO Mems Brown Kersey neat pin stripe, worth SO w.
LIS All wool Thlbet Cloth in dark gray Wear like ron
All WOOL heavy Cheviot, G. B. make cheap at So
variety Worsteds and Cheviots Of the best make some
of which would bring 100 just easy.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
NORTHPORT NEWS.

List of jurors accepted by the town: Wm
p. Beckett, Wainsvile Chapman, ID. c.
Greenlaw, Mark d. Mendall, Lewis f.
Pitcher, Charles O. Dickey, Henry Hills,
f. B. Ramsey, W. 2. Greenlaw, Jesse 7.
Priest, Leslie c. Dean, Albert n. Farrow,
Otis Drinkwater, III. C. Brown.
At the annual town meeting March Sd the
following officers were chosen: Moderator
f. A. Dickey and J. r. Hurd; Clerk, r. A.
Packard; Selectmen, Assessors of Taxes
and Overseers of Poor, II. w. Elwell, Man
nasah B. Whiting and William p. Hills :;
Treasurer, j. R. Hurd; Town Agent, II. w.
Elwell; School Committee, M. G. Black :;
Supt. of Schools, W. p. Greenlaw; Con-
stable, A. F. Elwell; Collector of Taxes, A.
F. Elwell; Road Commissioner, Jesse T.
Priest; Pound Keeper, A. w. Hassan !;
Fence viewers, Selectmen; Surveyors of
wood and bark, to be appointed by Select
men; Sexton, A. F. Elwell. 1t was voted to
raise to defray town charges. $1,000; for
support of schools, $3.50; to expend on
highways, 81 $50, $500 of the amount to be
expended on the Camp Ground streets. 1t
was voted to pay for collecting taxes % per
cent, and to pay the Road Commissioner $2
per day.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
THE CITY AFFAIRS.

Weprint in other columns the reports
of the various city officials for the
municipal year just closed. They
make very satisfactory showing, and
that this is the verdict of the public is
indicated by the fact that substantially
the same city council is to be chosen
for another term. The reports of the
City Treasurer and Finance Committee
show an excellent financial condition.
There was a balance in the treasury
March Sd of 81, S7217, which is about
$1,000 more than the amount on hand
at this time last year. All the depart
ments make good showing. The re-
ports of the chief engineer of the fire
department and of the chairman of the
School Committee contain suggestions
which should have the attention of the
incoming city government. 1t is said
that insurance rates are higher in Bel
fast than in many places of the same
size, or larger, and Mr.. Welch believes
this to be due to inadequate fire pro-
lection. He recommends the purchase
of $50 feet of hose, the placing Of
chemical fire extinguishers in the Opera
House building and schoolhouses, the
establishment of FIRE alarm system,
a new whistle for the fire alarm; and
suggests the organization of a new hose
n tha Of 10
Mr., Bickford makes a plain presenta-
ton of the needs of the schools, and
teStlties to the good work done by the
superintendent and teachers The
schools have certainly improved great
ly within the past few years, and with
better facilities the same teachers could
socn greatly increase their present
efficiency.
While city government should be
conducted on business principles, and
with due regard to economy, it cannot
follow closely the lines of individual
affairs. An individual may exercise
the strlctest economy, even to denying
himself the necessaries of life. That
is wholly his affair Bat the city gov
eminent that holds the purse strings
too tightly, thus preventing needed i'm
provements, deprives a whole comnu-
nifty OF that to which it is entitled. 4
low tax rate is not the only thing or
even the chief thing to be considered.
We should have good schools, good
roads, and the security for life and
property ensured by an efficient police
force and well equipped fire depart
ment. If these can be had with a low
tax rate, well and good But we must
have them. y low tax rate without
these essentials would not alone attract
people to our city or conduce to its
prosperity, They would want good
schools to which to send their children,
good roads and walks, and having these
would not demur at a higher tax rate.
W e are not OF course arguing for high
tax rate: but for the Improvements
and conveniences that modern civiliZa-
ton demands. 1t is truly said of
town or city that it cannot stand still.
1t must either go ahead or GO back.
Let us go ahead
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
Wedding Bells.

SHIELDs-CLARKE.M Mr.. Thomas O. Shields
and Miss Fannie Clarke, both of Winter
port, We're united in marriage Saturday,
March LIST, al the home of the bride by
Rev. }. W. Hatch of Winterport A few of
the immediate relatives We're present The
bride was gowned in a dark gray skirt of
very rich material and a white albatross
waist trimmed with white chiffon and lace
She wore d lovely brooch of rare design
which was gift from the bridegroom She
IS lady of rare talents and is very popu-
lar. She takes an active part in every
thing pertaining to church work, and is an
active member of the W. C. T. L. MIR.
Shields is promising young man who has
won for himself a reputation for integrity
and strict attention to business. He has
been in the employ of c. NJ Conant for the
past five years. He is member of the
Monroe Lodge, |. O. o. F., and OF LOYAL
Lodge of Rebekahs. The couple will reside
at the homestead where she has always
lived. The best wishes are extended to
them by their many friends for a long and
happy life.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
STATE OF MAINE.
WALDO COUNTY

WALDO COUNTY.
To Frank W. Haley of waterproof. in the
County OF Waldo, Il pew owner of the IN
terport Congre gatonal Church. Greetings
Whereas, you and two other pew owners of the
Wlnterport Congre gatiOnal Church. have made
application i'll writing to me, EllcrY BoWdeu, Il
Justice of the Peace in and for SAID County to
call a meeting of the pew owners ot said church
to act upon the articles hereinafter mentioned
Therefore you are hereby required to warn and
notify the pew owners aforesaid rs provided in
Section 81 of Chapter T., Revised Statutes to as
semble at the veStry of said church. in SAID town,
on Wednesday, the 18th day of March A. u. 1902
at seven O'Clock in the afternoon, to act upon the
following articles to wit:
Article Ist. To choose a moderator
Article I'd. To choose a clerk.
Article Sd. To choose treasurer.
Article 4th. TO choose three assessors.
Article 5th To choose prudential committee
Article 9th. To act upon any other business
which may legally come before said meeting
49,, Given under my hand and seal this
I SEAL fourteenth day of Fl bruary, A. ID.
49, 1902. ELLERY ffONDEN
Justice of the Peace
A true copy Attest: FRANK w. HALEN.
STATE OF MAINE. WALDO COUNTY.
To the pew owners of the Wmtcrport Congrega-
tiOna Church:
Pursuant to the foregoing warrant to me d-
rected, you are hereby notified and warned to
meet at the time and place and for the purposes
therein specified. FRANK ". HALEY.
Wlnterpolt, February IA, 19O2.-JwS
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06
GET DOWN 70 FACTS.
Read What Belfast Citizens Say.

Get down to the facts of the matter Don't take
a strangers word 1t is easier to prove the truth
fllness of statements made by citizens of Belfast
than endorsement coming from some far away
place Read the following:
Mr.. F. S. johnson of Poor Mills, says: 81 had
kidney trouble for two years. The secretion of
the kidneys were highly colored, scadng and so
frequent as to be very annoying both night and
day. / was told that my kidney trouble was
caused from the nature of my work in the mill,
but it was closed all summer on account of re-
pairs on the dam, yet my kidneys bothered me
just the same. Finally was compelled to look
for relief had two doctors treat me at different
times. but they gave me little or no assistance l
saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised and got a
box at Edmund ilson's drug store They gave
me more relief than the medicine from both
doctors"
Sold for fifty cents per box by all dealers. Fos
ter Mburn Co., Buffalo, N ", sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-DOANS-and take no
substitute.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-06

BRIDG Es-GETCHELL. A very pretty
wedding occurred at the home of Mr.. Luther
Getchell in Freedom, Saturday night, March
LIST, when his eldest daughter Vesta and Mr..
George Bridges were united in marriage by
c. P. Hutchins, Esq. The ring service was
used. The bride was tastefully attired in
lemon-colored silk and the groom in the
conventional black. The groom is an enter
prising farmer and the bride one of our en-
ergetic and most popular teachers. Mr..
Bridges recently bought fine farm in
Unity where the happy couple will make
their future home