ROSTER OF OFFICERS. STAFF. W. A. Warfield, M. D., Surgeon in Chief. Walter Van Swearingen, M. D., Pathologist. T. E. Jones, M. D., Anæsthetist. NURSES. Laura R. MacHale, Registered Nurse, New Jersey, Superintendent. M. M. York, Head Nurse. Bertha J. Thomas, Head Nurse. CLERK AND ASSISTANTS. F. D. Henry, U. S. Garnes (stenographer), W. E. Cobb. Assistants: S. L. Cook, M. D.; H. R. Burwell, M. D.; J. W. Ross, M. D. Edward D. Williston, M. D. N. D. Graham, M. D. Obstetrical. H. W. Freeman, M. D. Ophthalmological. Robert S. Lamb, M. D. Assistant: James C. Dowling, M. D. Otology and Rhinology. Jas. J. Richardson, M. D. Assistant: Hamilton S. Martin, M. D. Neurology. Tom A. Williams, M. D. Assistants: E. C. A. Wilson, M. D.; E. G. Mitchell, M. D.; H. A. Fowler, M. D. Assistants: Milton A. Francis, M. D.; R. Arthur Hooe, M. D. Orthopedics. Wm. G. Erving, M. D.; John Dunlop, M. D.; Chas. A. Allen, M. D. Pediatrics. Wm. J. French, M. D.; E. H. Reede, M. D. Assistant: A. B. McKinney, M. D. Wm. A. Jack, M. D.; C. W. Childs, M. D.; A. L. Curtis, M. D. Ophthalmological. R. S. Lamb, M. D. Assistant: James C. Dowling, M. D. Otology and Rhinology. Jas. J. Richardson, M. D. Assistants: Hamilton S. Martin, M. D.; U. L. Houston, M. D. Neurology. Tom A. Williams, M. D. Assistants: E. C. A. Wilson, M. D.; E. G. Mitchell, M. D.; Harry A. Bishop, M. D. Genito-Urinary. H.A. Fowler, M. D. Assistants: Milton A. Francis, M. D.; Ivy Albert Pelzman, M. D.; R. Arthur Hooe, M. D. Gynecology. Wm. C. McNeill, M. D. Assistants: Chas. H. Marshall, M. D.; H. R. Burwell, M. D.; S. Le Count Cook, M. D. Orthopedics. Wm. G. Erving, M. D.; John Dunlop, M. D. Assistant: Chas. A. Allen, M. D. Pediatrics. John W. Mitchell, M. D.; Marie B. Lucas, M. D. Dermatology. H. H. Hazen, M. D. Assistants: C. C. Lathers, M. D.; Paul Zinkham, M. D. Tuberculosis. James T. Blue, M. D. REPORT OF THE FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL. INTRODUCTION. WASHINGTON, D. C., August 7, 1916. SIR: I have the honor to submit the annual report of the Freedmen's Hospital for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1916. The period covered by this report was an exceedingly busy one. The professional activities were far in excess of those during any previous year of the life of the hospital, while on the administrative side the work was equal to, if not greater than, any previous year. The efforts put forth to operate the hospital were directed along lines that carry a maximum of effectiveness with a minimum of friction. Not how much could be done for the hospital, but how much the hospital could do for the sick within the means provided for care and treatment, was kept constantly in view. PATIENTS. There were 180 patients in the hospital at the beginning of the year, and 3,491, including 281 births, were admitted into the hospital during the year, making a total of 3,671 indoor patients receiving treatment and care, as against 3,535 for the year just closed. Of the number admitted, including births, 1,756 were District of Columbia indigents, 1,436 were United States indigents, and 299 paid for the services rendered them. A total of 281 births occurred; 16 were pay and 265 were indigent patients. There were discharged during the year 3,456 patients, of whom 1,481 had recovered from their ailments, 1,451 improved, 228 unimproved, 27 not treated, and 269 died. At the close of the year there were 215 patients remaining. Of this number, 11 were pay, 111 United States indigents, and 93 District of Columbia indigents. The percentage of deaths from all causes was 7, notwithstanding a large number of patients when received were far advanced in physical decay, helpless and hopeless. In noticing the residences of the deceased, it is observed that the mortality rate of those who came from the States was 4.8 per cent, while it reached a little over 11 per cent of those who came from the District of Columbia. Kidney and lung diseases were the leading causes of death, the former being 18 per cent and the latter 12.5 per cent. It is also noted that 65 per cent of the typhoid fever cases admitted came from the State of Maryland. The roll of students for the year was as follows: Below our three professional schools we have five collegiate schools THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. During the past year 333 students have registered, being an increase of 21 over the registration for the previous year. In addition to these regular students 291 students of other departments received instruction in some of the classes of this college; 9 students pursued the combination course in medicine; 6 in law; and 2 in theology. The courses of study have been regrouped under three heads, viz, language, science, and social science. Several new courses have been provided. Spanish has been made coordinate with French and German, and many students are taking it. Our laboratories in chemistry, zoology, and botany are overcrowded with students. The roll of students for the year was as follows Out of 191 students registered in this department the past year 35 have taken exceptional rank in making a grade above 80 per cent. This is an indication of the better training they are able to get before coming here. Inasmuch as almost all of the graduates of this department go into teaching in the public schools of the West and South, the effect of this better preparation and higher training will be evident rapidly in public-school work. During the past year there have been students of this department doing postgraduate work at Clark University, Worcester, Mass., and at Radcliffe College. Requests for teachers come to us in larger numbers and from all parts of the country. Great satisfaction is expressed in the supply we are able to give. The roll of students, who come from 26 different States, is as fol In this department the number of students has increased 19 per cent over the last year. Twelve have pursued regular courses in engineering, 30 in home economics, and 95 in mechanical and free-hand drawing, printing, wood turning and bench work. The courses have been thoroughly revised and improved, new equipment has been added for each branch of study until the facilities found here rank well with those found anywhere else. Several teachers in the various schools of Washington are proposing to take advantage of our work to secure instruction which they can not secure elsewhere in Washington. Of the new equipment very valuable additions have been made to our printing and woodworking outfit. The testing laboratory for engineering has been made practically complete for all commercial tests upon all kinds of materials, cement, fuels, hydraulic and other engineering apparatus. In home economics a new laundry of the finest kind has been added in thorough working condition. A new refrigerator and a chemical supply case have been added to the kitchen laboratory. In domestic art a hand loom for making rugs has been added with new drafting tables, dress forms, and other apparatus. The teachers. are expert in their several branches and devoted to their work. The department is exceedingly promising. The roll of students for the year was as follows: Juniors__ Freshmen_. Part course_ Academy Students in school of manual arts and applied sciences. Total__ 5 10 16 11 95 137 THE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. The removal of this department from the cramped quarters in the basement of the chapel to King Hall has greatly benefited the work. There has been an increase of 23 students over last year. There is promise of rapid increase in the years to come. During the year we |