The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-11
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Wanted Responsible Hcnd.
Up to the time that the staff ques-
tion was reached, the meeting was un-
| important, except for the extraordinary
amount of oratory on matters which
could have been disposed of in a
quarter OF an hour
When Mr.. Dabney offered the amend
ment he discussed 1t at great length
and with some feeling. He thought it
was the part of wisdom TO have a re-
sponsible chief He bitterly resented
the insinuaton that he was doing this
in the interest of any particular man,
admitting that he was in sympathy
with the other features of the measure.
He quoted from an article In a New
York newspaper which exposed alleged
disgraceful practices in other institu-
tions. where surgeons experimental on
the poor the effect of which practices
hastened death in most shocking
manner.
Alderman Grundy questioned the
statement that the physicians of Rich
mond desire to be in the visiting staff
for experimental purposes. While he
and Mr.. Dabney Were engaged in a live
lily discussion. Alderman Satterfield sug
gested that DR.. Ennion G. Williams,
patron of the ordinance in the lower
ject. Mr. Dabney opposed the suspen-
sion of rules. but DR.. Williams was
finally invited to speak.
Said Candidates Oppose 1t.
He began by saying that Mr.. Dab
ney's whole attitude was remarkable
to him-a statement which brought
the latter to his feet on a point OF
order. Unruffled. DR.. Williams pro-
ceeded with tho rather sensational
statement that the only two doctors
who took the Dabney end of the argu-
ment were candidates for the position
of resident physician. Concerning Mr..
Dabney's charge that according to
popular understanding there was not
the greatest amount of harmony be-
tween the two medical colleges, DIR.
Williams said that he had twice cor
rected the statement that the staff
would be picked from those institu-
tions. There would be less chance of
experimenting under the staff plan. he
said. than on private patients. Reply
ing to an inquiry fromColonel Grundy,
Mr.. Williams said that clinics can be
held now at the City Home with the
consent OF the patients,
There was rambling debate for
nearly an hour, Mr.. Satterfield declar-
ing that to pass the amendment would
kill the whole system. at midnight,
however, the members became weary
OF the talk and passed the ordinance
on concurrence.
Powers Resolution Defeated.
An ordinance to appoint tax col
lectors to chase up the delinquents,
long ago killed. came back in modi-
fed shape. 1t was likewise killed, az
ter an hours talk. The resolution re-
quirlng that each ward should have
representation on the Finance Com
mittee provoked another whirlwind Of
oratory, but it was defeated by an
Overwhelming vote. Mr. Satterheld
took occasion. however, to protest
against the discrimination against
Marshall Ward in the two branches.
Oakwood Avenue. which from all ac-
counts is in terrible condition, came
into the limelight when an ordinance
providing for certain conc amnation
proceedings was reached.
Three different members could not
resist the opportunity Of saying that
Alderman Nielsen, who Is an under
taker, got stalled as he was sending
a hearse to the cemetery and that 1t
was necessary to remove the coffin
from the death wagon and send it to
Oakwood In a street car. The only
objection to the measure was the un-
Sa III which II HQu
been drawn, but 1t went through.
Unlike the Common Council, tho
Board approved the budget without
even reading it. There might have
been scattering attack on 1t except
for the late hour when 1t was called
up.
A few new matters came up on roll
call. An amendment to the liquor or
dinance. by which the Saenger Hall
might be permitted to dispense melody
with a saloon dispensing something
else below. was adopted.
Mr.. Ellett's probation treatment OF
drunkards was adopted, along with an
ordinance repeating an ordinance so
that hereafter anybody can skate on the
city ponds. Mr.. Gilmans ordinance to
prohibit the pawning OF secondhand
mechanical tools was sent to the City
Attorney. Miss O'FSeefe, whose home
in Lester Street was partly destroyed
by sparks from fire engine. viii he
made happy to-day when she finds that
the board concurred In a resolution Civ
ing her $500 damages
Under suspension Of the rules an
ordinance offered by Mr.. mitchell. to
change the name of Washington Stres 1,
In the West End. to South Lombardv .,
| was passed.
Alderman Dabney's resignation was
lcubrifted IT was laid IN tba +at,ya 4 :.