Number and name of applicant 1331, Wooster, George W. 1365, Swinford, Charles C. 1367, Stoutenburgh, William I. 1368, Dowling, Thomas F Of the fifteen applications acted upon adversely on the advice of the Home physician one applicant had a malignant affection of the eye; one had syphilis, three were in the last stages of tuberculosis; two were deemed able to work; four showed symptoms of insanity and four were afflicted with locomotor ataxia. Objections were raised by the endorsing unions to the unfavorable action in the cases of the petitioners afflicted with locomotor ataxia. Your committee based its action on these cases upon the decision of the Toronto convention, which adopted the following, reported by the committee on Union Printers Home: "Your committee on Union Printers Home, to whom was referred that portion of the president's address touching the Home, beg leave to recommend that the policy of the board of trustees as to the admission of applicants afflicted with locomotor ataxia, or any disease of a pronounced progressive character, or any loathsome disease, be approved by this convention. The statistics of the Home show that its population has about doubled during the past ten years, and that at the present time neither the Home nor its revenues are large enough to accommodate all the applicants. There Mar. 21, 1909 April 4, 1909 May 8, 1909 April 24, 1909 May 10, 1909 April 29, 1909 May 5, 1909 May 11, 1909 May 13, 1909 May 23, 1909 May 20, 1909 May 26, 1909 Decided not to enter Home. Advice Home physician. Advice Home physician. Advice Home physician. Died while petition was pending. Died while petition was pending. Advice Home physician. fore, we believe that the board of trustees should continue to exclude those afflicted with diseases that require or are certain to require the entire service of a personal attendant, and endeavor to dispense the benefits of the Home for the greatest good to the greatest number, until such time as the craft sees fit to enlarge the accommodations or increase the revenues, or both." Conditions, as far as accommodations for such cases at the Home are concerned, remain unaltered. It was thought the demands upon the institution would decrease with the inauguration of the old age pension, but such has not been the case. The capacity of the main building has been taxed throughout the year, and when a resident of this building vacated there was always another applicant to fill the vacancy. If we are to accept hopeless cases or those afflicted with progressive diseases like locomotor ataxia, additional funds and more accommodations must be provided for the care thereof. On several occasions during the year members admitted to the Home arrived at the institution in a dying condition and death occurred within a few days or weeks. In each case the condition of the applicant had not been clearly shown by his petition or by the report of the examining physician. Without doubt all of these unfortunate members would have lived longer by remaining at their own homes. More care should be exercised by local unions called upon to endorse applications for admission, for such incidents as are referred to herein are very liable to redound to the discredit of the Home. Again, members have been sent to Colorado Springs by local unions before their applications Credit by Tuberculosis pense paid Home fund by Interna Total....$71,356 33 Credit by Tuberculosis Congress.. 83 57 $6,956 67 tional 191 89 June. June. June. June. June. July. August. Meats Clothing 7,989 69 October. Drugs and medicines 880 75 Heating and lighting. 3.888 46 Hay, grain and feed. 2,593 39 Furnishings 2,175 20 Wines and liquors. 140 15 Sundries 678 10 Books and stationery. Ice Pension 514 05 213 00 3.717 00 BURIAL ACCOUNT. Kaufman & Co., ribbon.... Burial Bernard Delaney.. November. Burial George F. Meek.. burgh Transportation (residents) 2,148 40 February. Burial H. A. Erdmann. 43 50 Salaries February. Burial R. J. Jahn.. 42 00 April. Burial Edward Chapman. 43 50 Burial Lawrence Lyon... 46 50 40 00 April. Hibbard & Co., ribbon.. 3 15 483 60 May. City of Colorado Springs, Spectacles and repairs. 35 20 care cemetery lots... 60 00 600 00 381 16 May. Burial H. W. Howard... 46 50 Burial W. J. Taylor.. 46 50 50 64 Building, tools and repairs. 77 40 4,678 44 3.149 33 June. .$71,164 44 August. Samuel Woodman to Denver, Colo. 57 60 Time 2 25 August. Henry P. McManus to New York, N. Y..... 46 60 August. Guy W. Roby to Chicago, Ill. 31 60 August. Thomas J. Lapenna to New York, N. Y.. 57 60 Following is the maintenance account, showing the cost per resident per month since the opening of the Home: July 1, 1892, to May 1, 1893. CASH FORWARDED SECRETARY-TREASURER. Cash from Charles F. Munson, deceased 21 66 7 54 IIO 10 51 00 Cost per month per resident. $43 43 42 38 29 82 26 43 22 71 21 42 23 37 29 08 30 07 29 56 27 51 26 20 25 69 26 81 26 07 27 06 $18 90 7 00 18 65 8 36 33 05 12 00 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. SEPTIC TANK. A septic sewerage disposal system has been installed for the purpose of taking care of the sewage of the institution. The system consists of a walled underground reservoir, built of concrete. It is of correct scientific proportions and built so as to exclude light and air. The reservoir is so constructed that the crude sewage admitted is controlled and a very regular current and low velocity secured. The sewage is entirely destroyed during the process of its passage through the reservoir. A chemical decomposition of the organic matter is created, a large portion passing off in the form of gases. The tank empties in a perfectly clear stream, free from all odor, into an open reservoir. The process is continuous and self-regulating, requiring no attendance. The waste water from the septic tank is used for irrigating purposes. The septic tank has eliminated many disagreeable conditions that existed in connection with the previous arrangement for the disposition of the Home's sewage. The present system is absolutely sanitary. Being underground, unpleasant appearances are eliminated and the pure condition in which the water passing through the sewer reaches the outlet admits of its free use. The cost of installing the septic tank and mak ing necessary sewer connections was $1,504.61. TRUSTEES' ROOM. The members of the board of trustees have been greatly handicapped at their annual meetings by the lack of proper facilities for the conduct of business. It has been customary for the board to convene in the room formerly known as the Childs parlor. This required new furnishings, and it was decided to refit it in a manner suitable for the trustees' needs, and let it be known as the Board of Trustees' room. A parquet floor was laid and suitable furniture provided. The furniture is natural oak, with chairs upholstered in leather. While very plain, it is substantial and durable. A door plate reading "Board of Trustees" marks the entrance. It will be a distinct advantage at the annual meetings to have a room suitably equipped and will greatly facilitate the transaction of business. Many occasions arise which demand a room of this character, and it fills a long-felt want in providing a proper apartment for the entertainment of committees, delegations, etc. Total cost of floor and furnishings was $593.07. OPERATING ROOM. One of the rooms in the sanatorium has been furnished as an operating room. The equipment consists of an operating table, instrument table, cabinet, scales and chairs. Furniture and woodwork are finished in white enamel. The room was necessary for the administration of the Wright treatment for tuberculosis, to which reference is made in the report of the Home physician, and it is a valuable adjunct to the sanatorium. It is almost indispensable for the sanitary application of dressings, etc. GROUND IMPROVEMENTS. The improvement of the north side of the Home grounds was reported last year. The plot of six acres which was seeded to grass is now a beautiful and well-grounded lawn. The Home's grounds are among the handsomest in this section of the country, and receive much favorable comment. Last year we were awarded first prize for the best grounds in the county by the El Paso County Horticultural Society. During the year additional trees have been planted at a cost of $38.75. Several minor improvements were authorized by the board at its last meeting. Additional room was needed in the male employes' apartments. This has been provided for by two division partitions. The buildings have been thoroughly screened, which, it is hoped, will eliminate the annoyance caused by flies during the summer months. The horse pasture, on the south side of the Home grounds, has been enclosed by a substantial wire fence. This was necessary in order to prevent the horses from entering the alfalfa fields, which adjoin the pasture. A wagon road has been opened on the north side of the grounds and a gate, corresponding to those at the other entrances, provided. The reservoir into which the sewer system empties has been enlarged, and, to avoid the possibility of accident, was enclosed with a substantial fence. Following is a table of the permanent improvements, showing the cost of each: The work on the library addition is not far enough advanced to merit a report, but it is progressing nicely. The excavation is completed and the foundation is being laid. We hope to have the building finished by the time of the annual board meeting. It is the intention to erect the addition only to the second floor at this time, but it will be built with the view of ultimately extending it the height of the present main structure. Architecturally, the addition conforms to the present structure. The addition contemplates a library on the first floor. The basement will be utilized for larger and improved dining rooms and kitchens. It will make possible improved lavatory facilities, which are badly needed. Total expenditure to date is $1,525.15. RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS. The interior of the buildings have been completely renovated. The walls have been calcimined throughout and the floors and woodwork varnished. The work has been thoroughly done and the appearance of the Home greatly improved. Painting on the outside of the buildings is now in progress and the work will be completed within a short time. The cost of the interior and exterior improvements to date is $1,964.81. MORTALITY RECORD. During the year one-half of the Catholic burial plot has been improved to correspond with the improvements made on the Protestant plot last year. The ground has been leveled, seeded to grass, and the headstones reset. The plot is enclosed with a coping of white stone. The steps leading to the entrance are inscribed "Union Printers Home" and the pillars on each side are marked I. T. U. Both the Catholic and Protestant burial plots present a highly creditable appearance, that is indicative of the respect accorded the deceased members of our organization. The cost of coping and plotting the Catholic plot was $408.20. |