D. REPORT OF THE TREASURER UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AND QUARTERMASTER AND COMMISSARY OF CADETS. OFFICE OF THE TREASURER AND West Point, N. Y., August 1, 1901. SIR: In compliance with instructions contained in Circular No. 27, current series, Headquarters United States Military Academy, I have the honor to make the following report of the work done in the departments under my charge during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901: TREASURER UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY. The treasurer of the Academy is "charged with all matters relating to the pay and accounts of the cadets." To perform this duty satisfactorily it is not only necessary to open an individual debit and credit account with each cadet, but also to keep 28 different accounts under the following-named heads given in statement No. 1, which also shows the disbursements and receipts under each account during the fiscal year: The accounts of the treasurer are inspected every two months by an officer of the Academy detailed by the Superintendent for the purpose, to whom the result of the inspection is reported, together with a statement of all debits and credits on different The last inspection was made July 27, 1901, and reported as follows: accounts. In July and August, 1900, 86 new cadets were admitted to the Academy, and deposited with the treasurer the sum of $9,452.44, an average of $109.85, the smallest individual deposit being $5.75 and the largest $155.13. Seventy-two members of the first class were graduated on February 18, and were paid by the treasurer $14,033.27 on settlement of their accounts, the highest amount paid to any one cadet being $528.91 and the lowest $49.61. Two members of the first class were not graduated until June 1, and were paid $173.42 and $402.89, respectively. One hundred and twenty-eight new cadets were admitted in June, 1901, and deposited with the treasurer the sum of $12,662.53, the greatest individual deposit being $247.55 and the lowest zero. In June, 1901, 87 members of the furlough class were paid, prior to departure, the sum of $7,568, an average of $87 each. I beg to renew my recommendation of the last two years that it be made compulsory on cadets to deposit $100 on admission. The great advantage resulting to the cadet, if this deposit is made, is more apparent to me as time passes. I also urge that my recommendations made in 1899 and 1900 be adopted, and an appropriation be asked for from which can be purchased many of the articles now paid for by cadets, such as books, instruments, gas, room furniture and labor caring for baths, shoeblacking, and policing of barracks and quarters. On account of the large sum of money it is frequently necessary to keep on hand in the office of the treasurer, a new, larger, and more secure safe is necessary. The present one is old-style, and an attempt has been made to break into it. A record room provided with metallic cases is necessary for the proper preservation of the many valuable records of this office. Estimates will be made at once for these. QUARTERMASTER OF CADETS. The increased number of cadets in the corps makes it necessary to keep a very much larger supply of goods in the cadet store, and the need of a larger storehouse and issue room becomes more apparent. The upper story of the building is now occupied for a tailor shop, but it is too small for the number of workmen now required. Being close up under a flat tin roof it is intensely hot in summer. During the past year I have introduced electric fans in this room, which has made the place more comfortable, but it will be necessary to build a suitable shop for the use of the tailors. When it is considered that all the articles of uniform worn by cadets are made here, and all shoes and clothing repaired, the necessity for more room will be evident. Estimates for these buildings will be made this year. One chief clerk, two assistant clerks, one porter, one chief cutter, and one assistant cutter are employed at the cadet store and are paid regular salaries. The money for this purpose comes from the cadets and is obtained by charging a profit of not more than 5 per cent on the original cost of all goods sold. I believe that these employees should be paid from an appropriation and the cadets charged only the actual cost of goods de''vered here. The following list shows the number of articles made and repaired at the cadet store during the year: The increase in the number of cadets creates a greater demand on the laundry, and during the past year has taxed it to the utmost. The additions to the laundry asked for last year are now being constructed, and will when finished be of great advantage. A new Duplex mangle has been installed; also a new collar and cuff starcher and a new 40-inch collar and cuff ironer. The Bundy trap system for returning exhaust steam back to the boiler is now being installed, and will be a great saving in both time and money when completed. Two additional drying rooms will be installed as soon as new additions are completed. A new boiler and engine house is required; also a new and larger engine and an additional boiler. Estimates will be made for these at once. It will be seen from the following statement that 145,307 more pieces have been laundered for cadets during this fiscal year than in the year 1899-1900 and 123 less pieces for the hospital. COMMISSARY OF CADETS. The additional number of cadets this year has greatly increased the work at the cadet mess, and has shown the necessity for additional room in the mess hall and that a new kitchen, storerooms, etc., are absolutely necessary. It has been possible to care for the cadets only at the cost of much discomfort to the employees, extra hours of work, and the crowding of cadets at tables. As the large mess hall will seat only 340, it was necessary to find a place to seat the balance of the cadets, some 100, and "Schofield Hall," situated under the same general roof as the cadet mess, was made available for the purpose by making entrances to it from the cadet kitchens and rear. This has proved to be neither a desirable nor convenient place. Through the untiring efforts of the Superintendent of the Academy before the committee of the House at the last session of Congress, he was able to impress upon the committee the necessity for a new mess hall and the tearing down and rebuilding of the old and unsightly kitchens that have stood without change for over forty years. So great was his success that he was able to obtain an appropriation for over $70,000, made immediately available for the purpose. Most satisfactory plans for the rebuilding have been completed and work is now going on. It is hoped that by fall a most complete and model mess hall and kitchen, pantries, etc., modern in every respect, will stand as a credit to the institution and the country. Last fall there occurred an event in this department that threatened then, as it may again, to temporarily paralyze the life of this great institution-a strike by the civilian waiters in the mess hall. One hour before the time for dinner the waiters struck for an increase of wages and threatened to walk out at once if their demands were not agreed to. This has convinced me of the necessity of having a force of enlisted men to serve as waiters at the cadet mess. The enlisted men could be attached to and form a part of the general army service, and I earnestly urge that steps be taken to secure the necessary legislation to this end. The following table shows the quantity of the principal articles of food consumed at the mess during the year: The cost of subsistence at the mess during the last year has been 55.5 cents per cadet per day, as against 50. 13 cents for last year. This increase is accounted for by the increased value of some of the articles consumed, the extra cost of training tables for the foot and base ball teams, and the trip of the cadets to Washington to attend the inauguration ceremonies. Very respectfully, CHAS. B. HALL, Treasurer, and Quartermaster and Commissary of Cadets. The ADJUTANT. E. REPORT OF THE SURGEON. CADET HOSPITAL, West Point, N. Y., July 18, 1901. SIR: In compliance with instructions contained in circular No. 27, dated headquarters United States Military Academy, West Point, N. Y., July 15, 1901, I have the honor to submit the following report of the work done by the medical department at this post during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901: Cases treated as patients in the cadet hospital Cases treated at soldiers' hospital (in hospital and quarters). Civilians treated (members of officers' and soldiers' families and servants). Number of prescriptions filled at the soldiers' hospital and subdispensary 654 577 1,558 9, 287 5,617 120 There has been no mortality among the officers, cadets, and enlisted men with the exception of Col. Peter S. Michie, who died from pneumonia affecting the entire left lung. During the last fiscal year the surgeon of the post has been a member of the examining board for graduates of the Academy and for candidates for admission, this work being in addition to the requirements of his regular duties. There continues to be a demand for skilled surgical work at West Point, the following official surgical operations having been performed from July 1, 1900, to June 30, 1901: Cases. Operations for appendicitis (1 officer, 4 cadets, 1 soldier), performed by Maj. J. M. Banister 6 Operations for hernia (2 cadets, 1 soldier's child), performed by Maj. J. M. Banister 3 Excision of cartilaginous tumor of finger (1 cadet), performed by Maj. J. M. Banister.. 1 2 1 Operations on ocular muscles for strabismus (2 cadets), performed by Maj. J. M. Operation for chalazion (1 cadet), performed by Maj. J. M. Banister. Removal of fatty tumor from surface of abdomen (1 cadet), performed by Maj. Circumcision (1 cadet, 2 officer's children), performed by Maj. J. M. Banister.. Excision of suppurating inguinal g.ar.ds (1 cadet), performed by Contract Surg. J. C. Reifsnyder... Removal of ingrowing toe nails (9 cadets), performed by Maj. J. M. Banister... Operation for tubercular abscess (necrosis of sternum) (1 soldier), performed by Asst. Surg. F. M. Kemp 1 3 1 Removal of fragment of cartridge shell from cheek (1 soldier), performed by Contract Surg. T. W. Jackson. 1 Removal of ganglion of finger (1 soldier), performed by Contract Surg. T. W. Jackson Evulsion of great toe nail (1 soldier), performed by Asst. Surg. F. M. Kemp... Operation for perineal abscess (1 soldier), performed by Contract Surg. T. W. Jackson 1 Operation for deep abscess of lumbar region (1 soldier), performed by Asst. Surg. F. M. Kemp Amputation of fifth metacarpal bone and finger (1 soldier), performed by Asst. Surg. F. M. Kemp... 1 1 |