Biennial Report Volume 12-16 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 Excerpt: ...being introduced to ventilate all the water closets in the main institution. A mill has also been purchased to grind feed for the cows and horses. Ten sewing machines have been paid for out of this fund; also wood-working machinery, and tools for the tin shop. Reducing valves for the steam mains have been paid for out of this fund, and a new steam pump with which to return condensed steam to the boilers. One of the steam engines required extensive, repairs, which were paid for out of this fund; besides, new shingles were laid upon the horse barn, the roof of which had not been renewed since it was erected, twenty-six years ago; a large quantity of evergreen trees, small in size, were purchased, with which to make a hedge on the east and on the south borders of the quarter section of land in front of the main institution, which is used for exercise grounds. A few ornamental trees were also purchased for this park. DESIRABLE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THIS HOSPITAL. Another battery of three 150 horse power boilers, equal in all respects to the ones recently obtained, should be installed here next summer. The work of warming this hospital in midwinter is hard. The boilers are in danger of damage if not emptied and inspected every month. Six boilers, like the new ones now in use, will render the service required without being overtaxed and wear as long as possible with the least expense for repairs. New radiators are much needed in three sections of the main building. Coal can thus be saved and the heat more satisfactorily distributed in severe weather. The ventilation of this hospital, in the past, has been by means of natural currents only. Indirect radiation is used for the most part. In addition to the forced ventilation just provided for the water closets, it is re..