National Republican., 1875-11-17

The board met last evening. DR.. Chris. q. Cox,
the president, in the chair, and all the members
present.
Mr.. Marbury, the treasurer, submitted bill q
to the amount Of $93 which was approved and
ordered to be paid.
Also, bill of 500 against the board for its use
and occupation of the H-street wharf for the pur-
pose Of shipping night-soil which was referred to
the committee on ordinances.
The health oficsr's report Of his operations
during the week was then read and iled, Of
which the following is q synopsis: Nuisances re-
ported, 3I7; referred 81; abated $50; referred to
Commissioners, S. citizens complaints, IS; official
10; pecuniary conditions investigated, 8; buriaIs
at public expense recommended, 4; number OF
patients treated by physicians to the poor, Ill;
poor, S30.l2. Causes Of death from zymotic dis
eases sinvestigated-typhoid fever, 2; typho- mala-
rial fever, /; diphtheris, /; premises found in
cleaned by the 0dorless Excavatfng Company,
ess; dead animals reported and removed, 40; tons
spected-2I, $50 bushels oysters, $3.50 punches
fish. Unwholesome food condemned, 73 lbs
beef 81 lbs veal, II lbs. bacon, 211 lbs. mutton,
q rabbits, chickens turkeys, 20 birds. IH lbs.
liver, u doZ eggs, 1876 heads of cabbage "a Dush
tuinips, pecks beets, pecks tomatoes, bushels
sweet potatoes, 2l5 bushels parsnips. Pound
report-animals impounded. 81; redeemed, %,
The health officer also submitted the following
letter for the consideration OF the board:
GENTLEMEN: as much Inquiry Is IN ada and
anxiety expressed as to the present status of
smallpox IN Washington, have 10 report that
up TO this time, since Saturday, the 5th inst,
EIGHT CASES OF SMALLPOX
and one case of varioloid have been reported
The first case of smallpox was found at 1927
Twelfth street northwest, and was Immediately
removed to the hospital. The house, in which
Otler nersOns live 4 rhnrOu hlV
dfsintected and placed under strict quarantine
regulation, 70 perSOn being allowed TO pass out
were supplied through the inspector, who was
constautly in attendance. But owing TO tho fact
prIsed of IL the inmates were all infected, aud
the disease made its appearance We removed the
patients 10 the hospital. Eight in all have boen
removed from that house. which is now vacant
ard the key in my possession.
have caused the surrounding yards and alleys
TO be thoroughly clearsed, have asked and re.
trict In this work.
Vaccination has been made generally In the
neign nporhood, and every precaution taken TO pre-
A case Of varfoloid imported from Cincinnati, a
iady seyenty.tWo years Of age, now lies at 7lo
In an upper room, and have quarantined the
house, displayed. the flag, and allow no cOmmu-
nicatton except through the Inspector.
In this connection i have to report that grand
child of the old lady aforementioned was In
fected with varioloid In Cincinnati, was i'll with
was attended by DR.. S. S. Stearns, Of this city,
who
- FAILED TO REPORT THE CASE
to this office as required by law. The family
moved from the house on Tenth street northwest
week ago to T40 Seventh street southeast That
house is now vacant, and we have the key; have
carefully dlsiniected the rooms, and shall retain
the key until no danger OF Infection exists
dences OF sll persons who have visited those In
fected previous to our knowledge. of the cases,
der our notice until the full period Of Incubation
Of the disease shall in each case have passed.
. believe We can control the infection at BY
the stringent means adopted, and that there Is no
reason to apprehend an epidemic.
THE SMALLPOX HOSPITAL
har been put in as good condition the imperfect
building will admit Of; stoves, &C., supplied for
the comfort of the unfortunate inmates. 1 trust
there Will be no longer delay in selecting site,
and building suitable hospital, with all appoint
mepts ready in time of sudden need.
of the ambulance used in moving the smallpox
ture off26.
Very respectfully, your obedIent servant,
p. T. KEEnE, NJ. D., Health Olicer.
The report was adopted, and, on motion OF Mr..
Marhury, the health ofhcer authorized to have the
The health officer also submitted q letter from
Nathaniel ]. Oofhn, asking permission to
"sLAuGHTEE A SOUND, HEALTHY HORSE"
on his premises, No. 1857 X street southeast os.
tensbly for scientific purposes. but really. as Dr.
salting down the meat for food, as he admitted
upon being questioned In regard to the matter.
DIR. Bliss moved that this letter be returned to
the writer, witS the information that the board
will not permit anything to be slaughtered out
side the Slaughter houses. Agreed TO.
Several communications OF minor Importance
were received and referred.
DR.. Bliss offered the following resolution:
Resolued, That the committee on epidemfcs be
instructed to investigate the circumstances under
which the case of variola was introduced into the
District OF Columbia from Cincinnati. Ohio
through the person Of the child Mollie Garrett
to ascertain and report II, In the absence Of any
report Of this case by the physician 10 attendance
the laws or regulations Of the Board Of Health
have been violated.
Adopted.
Adjourned until O'Clock this evening,