Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-24
FAVORABLE IF INSTITUTION REMAINS
Change Of Site For tuberculosis Sanatorum Not Opposed
Long is Located in This Vicinity-Board of Trade
Members Discuss the Matter.
Judge AyIine's Clear statement.

Judge AylInes Clear statement
Judge N. J. Ayling said that he in
a way represented the commission,
and he referred to the work done be-
fore the Legislature and commission
in getting the institution here. Only
two places in the county were con-
Norwich and New London.
The ordinary person thinks sucn an
institution should DE on a mountain,
and that it is in the nature Of pest
house. Both are erroneous.
The commission is not grieved by
the action desiring q change, but is
thought a nice thing for Norwich and
which they thought would be appre-
ciated. 1t cannot be located on top
Of hill or at a distant point, as wa
ter and electric lights are required
and easy access for the securing Of
supplies is another requirement. The
patients cannot climb a hill to get
to the building from n trolley line.
The commission has selected the best
site in their opinion.
Judge Ayling took exception to a
reference to the institution as "an OBJ
jectionable feature" Such an insti-
tuition is not only not Objectionable,
but a publication of a dis?ase in our
midst. 1t viii eliminate the danger
from patients spreading the disease, as
all the patients are taught to care
for themselves. One suffering with
the disease who has not been to a
sanitarium is a dangerous citizen,
He referred to the Oaks home, in
Denver, one of the biggest sanitariums
in the world and said it is located in
the best residential section of that
city. the houses being as close to-
gether as possible. Saranac lake new
er had an infectious case fl an san
itsrium. The sanitarium is a school,
teaching the patient how to live prop
erly, Malaria can be found on all
the hilltops about here. Ii is found
that tuberculosis patients recover re-
CARELESS of elevation. If it is the uni
versal idea in Norwich that the site
be changed the commission is willing
TO make a change.
All Should Have Same Consideration.
john ]. Cookery, after referring to
the boom and get together spirit here,
spoke Of the fact that no one had
previously said anything against the
sanitarium. All believed 1t a good
thing. II the location is to be detri-
ment to business interests of the city,
away imaginary business, he thought.
and he preferred to think Of business
driving the sanitarium away. rather
than the sanitaTium driving business
away II 1t is Objectionable to the res
idential property in that section. II is
likewise in any section. He didn't
think because a rich man may biuld
q handsome residence in that vicinity
that 1t should be given any more con-
stderation than poor mans cot else
where.
c. H. Haskell considered the matter
hinged on getting as good a site some
where else and Ebenezer Allen asked
If tents or buildings would be used.
Nut Get Same Advantages.
DR.. ]. ]. Donohue said that sana-
forum is to be built. He told Of the
visit with the commission to all pos
sible sites in this vicinity before the
Post place was selected. He said
there were so many requirements that
he had about abandoned hope of it's
coming here, when Mr.. Hill presented
the Post place for. consideration. 1t
was accepted and he considers it a
nice place. If another site with the
same advantages can be secured he
didn't think anyone would care if the
site was changed. He said the Hart
ford institution is in a residential
section. A southern slope or expos
ure and a north windbreak are re-
quired. When the commission con-
sidered the place, he told them he
feared objections from the golf club
but none materialiZed then.
He considered the objection senti-
mental and stated that any change
must be financed by those urging it
Present a site suiting the requirements
and he believed they will change.
Mr.. Ely said that in some instances
people had refused to give options, as
they did not want the sanatorium or
their property, OF to protect neighbors
but in one case this has been overcome
The fund Of $4,000, he said, would
make up any deficit
Judge Greene urged the board to say
30 If 1t desires to give those wanting
the change a chance to make good.
Courteous But United Action.
L. O. Smith said no one is unfriend-
ly to the afflicted ones, and the idea il
to make the change for the best in
terts Of Norwich. If it can be shown
that the site is the best one, he would
not favor a change. Future growth
should be considered. Norwich suffers
from narrow streets and small houses
because the builders did not look into
the future. He believed a better loca-
ton can be secured, and the time II
coming when that New London roaC
will be built up. He said he was talk
ing with a New York man about New
York industries moving to better loca.
lions and the time is coming when tht
river will be lined and fine residence:
erected. 1t may be sentimental bu
many do not want to build near insti-
tutions Action should be eouFteou!
and united
Many Objections.
r. w. Perkins believed that the sam,
objection will hold elsewhere, as many
do not want the institution near them
There is trouble in getting a site fire,
from objections. He said the site O
the old pesthouse had been suggested
but it is not easily accessible. He sait
he had been asked to oppose the loca
ton of the institution on the line of thu
Norwich and Westerly road. He con
sidered Franklin square a more dan
gerous spot than the neighborhood o
the sanatoTium.
r. c. Jones asked as to the libert!
Of the patients, and DR. Donohue sal,
AAlCR NDAG HuPpOoEh 10 DE Ut LilG nus
pital under surveillance all the time
Many, he said, were frightened Whel
the Baekus hospital was built ant
thought disease would be easily caugh
by passing it, but it has not preventet
many houses being built near by.
p W. Cary spoke in behalf of tn
change. He said there would be a mail
building 800 feet long two one -stor.
wings open on one side and two small
buildings,
Others who spoke were W. O. Rog
ers and c. i, Smith.
Resolution Unanimously Voted.
When the motion was put the act
ion was unanimous, Their being no
enc dissenting voice,
The chair was authorized to appoin
"a committee of five, to include himself
and he named Edwin A Tracy, L. c
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