Motion was seconded by Surgeon General Cumming.
Motion carried.
SURGEON KOLB: offered a resolution:
‘That there be established a special hospital of 100 beds for treatment of beneficiaries of the Veterans’ Bureau who are pronounced psychopaths or drug addicts.’
Then followed a general discussion by Dr. Klautz, Dr. Cobb, and others regarding drug addicts who have T.B., regarding the manner of retaining such patients in hospital contemplated.
DR. GUTHRIE: stated that the Bureau is investigating such a matter and invited suggestions from the doctors.
The above resolution was offered as a Motion, and was seconded by Dr. Wilbor.
Motion carried.
DR. FOSTER: suggested the cutting of the man’s compensation as a means or help toward keeping him in the hospital,
COL. FORBES: replied that when a man has become hospitalized, and his disability has been connected with service, he is entitled to $80 a month.