Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-23

THE FonD QUEsTIoN-THE WATER QUESTION
NO MORE sMALLPoX-THE DOG wAR-rHE
GAkBAGE SERVICE.
A meeting Of the Board of Health was held
yesterday afternoon, and Mr.. Langston, from
the committee on ordinances, reported progress
ON the resolution providing for the Inspection
of produce carted about by hucksters, aud
stated that they would report finally at the next
meeting.
DR.. Cox suggested that milk should be subject
to inspection, and referred TO the good results
obtained by the inspection Of milk in Cincin-
natl. He offered q resolution which was adopt
ed, directing the secretary TO communicate with
the proper health authorities of Cincinnati, re-
questing information as to the mode adopted in
that city for the inspection of milk, with a view
to its condemnation when in an uu wholesome OF
impure condition.
Mr. Langston, from the same committee, re-
ported fayorsby on the proposition of Mr.. T.
Sawyer to continue his contract for the removal
of dead animals for ten years; adopted.
CONDEMNED MEAT.
Mr.. Langston, from the same committee also
reported ~ 10 the authority of the inspectors to
destroy such meats as they condemn; that 1t is
their duty to prevent the Offering of su oh me ats
for sale for food the second time, and If neces-
sary 20 to do TO destroy the same. He held that
the act Of Condemnation does not deprive the
party Of ownership, for the article may be one
OF value Tor other purposes than food
Mr. MaTbury differed with Mr.. l.. and stated
that the law could only be enforced thoroughly
by selling such meat a Is condemned unfit
for food, for otherwise it may be a second time
Mr. Lsngston replied that the health officer
II to continue the present course. The report
Mr.. Langston, from the same committee.
reported on the question Of draining property
where improvements are in progress or to lie
made, that the health officer refer the subject
to the Board Of Public Works; adopted.
THE WATER QUESTION.
l'r. Cox, from the sanitary committee. to
VII, III was rererred a petition to have pump
on street, between nth street and New Hamp-
Y mi ted nnrt Thaf ft..A
matter OF construction belongs properly to the
Board of Public Works, and application should
have been made to that body. In ano' her view
the Improperly of applying TO the Board of
Health Is not so obvious. The petitioners COM
plain that owing to the nOn-inLroduction of Po-
tomac water, and the great distance they are
compelled to transport water, they are entirely
deprived OF proper facilities in this respect,
family use and all other purposes They rep
resent that they are powerless, not only to pro-
tect their own sanitary condition, but to aid the
Board of Health in carrying out in good faith
its rules and Instructions. The argument, in
the Judgment of your committee, is not without
force, and appeals strongly 20 the sympathy and
COOPERATION of our body. The committee, with
out discussing the comparative sanitary value of
certain kinds of water, have no hesitation in
recommending the universal introduction into
our District cities of Potomac water as rapidly
as possible, and the gradual removal of PUN ps
as such substitution may be rendered. available.
1t is conceded fact that wells in cities however
guarded, absorb impure, excrementitous and
other matters, which render the water unit for
drinking and dangerous to health aud life. Nor
does the GOODNESS OF clearness of water prove in
any degree contrary, since the cleaIest and most
sparkling has otthn, upon analysis, been proved
highly impure and poisonous. 1t is desirable
thtn, that the Potomac water, coming from a
distance, and passing through ImpeTvious iron
pipe. should he supplied TO every inhabitant OF
Washington and Georgetown at the earliest
possible moment. The committee. therefore,
recommend that the petition alluded to be re-
terred 10 the Board of Pablo Works, with the
suggestion and request that ii possible, the Po-
toMac water he supplied to the residents in the
suffering sections OF the city, and, should this
not be practicable early, that the pump asked
for be constructed, to be used Temporarily uutiI
more suitable permanent arrangements for
healthy drinking water be perfected" The
report was adopted.
THE SMALL FOX GONE.
The health officer, DIR. Keene, submitted his
report for the week ending June 18th, showing:
Small IOx none (the first time since January
1S12.) nuisances, AS; abated and referred $50;
undated, 1885, dead animals removed, 81; num-
Der Of garbage complaints, 20 (alI ahated);
number OF privy boxes cleansed, go; amount
received for scavenger services. S7g5. p; number
OF notices served by the Metropolitan police for
sewer connections, 81. Marine products in
spected-5,525 punches fish, II 900 crabs, 81, 600
clans, PIG bushels of oysters. COndemnations--
- punches fish, 800 crabs, 4, 500 clans, IS
bushels oysters, &c.
sEvENTY-NINR DOGS DONE BARKING.
Also, report OF the western pOundm2ster,
showing los animals impounded including 9i
dogs, 10 OF which were redeemed and 20 killed.
THE GARBAGE SERVICE.
The health officer recommended the dismiss
sal OF Michael Long, garbage collector of the
Gth district, for neglect of duty. Referred TO
the Governor with Recommendation that he
DIR. Bliss offered a resolution providing for
the appointment of ten additional garbage col
lectors and the thorough reorganization of the
force.
DIR. Bliss urged the necessity of this action.
and stated that In a conference with the Gov
ernOr they were informed that he did not have
p mai hut he na haI
Mr.. LangstOn moved that the subject he re-
ferTed 70 the executive session of the board
Mr.. Marbury favored Mr.. LIS motion, and
said the difficulty with him was as TO the pay
inert of these men when employed. lie thought
the present force could be much more efficient
and said he had heard of garbage men, in stead
OF gong to the dumping ground, hawking it
DR.; Bliss said that Congress had given the
board power TO protect the community.
Dr. Cox was opposed to any private confer
ence. The subject was an important one in
which the community is interested. Even in
winter the night soil and garbage should be at
tended to. Some of it now remains, according
TO complaints, two weeks; and if it is not a
nuisance, he would like to know what is
Prompt action should be taken INN ediately.
Mr.. Narbury did not favor referring the sub
lect 70 private meeting for the purpose Of
keeping itfrOm the public, but that there might
be full consideration of the subject. The
main question was whether there were funds
on hand to pay these men. He did not think
the board should be held responsible for the acts
OF these men, who are appointed by the Gov
eruor. Moreover, these men receive the ap-
pointments and retail them ont to others, who
are careless as to whether they peform their
duty OF not.
DIR. Bliss urged that it was their duty to take
the bull by the horns and trust to Congress. If
they waited for money before removing such
CRYING nuisances, they wOuld invite pestlence
Mr.. Langston asked that final action be not
taker. all he wanted was time TO consider the
subject well.
Or. Bliss called for a vote
The resolution was lost: Yeas-Drs. Bliss and
Gov; nays-MessTs. Langston and Marbury.
Adjourned.
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