National Republican., 1875-06-02

FTOI. IangSIOI, from OTuIn AnCe c0mmittee
reported back the Communication from the regis
ter's ONCE suggesting that fee OF 81 be charged
for all transcripts made from the records with the
Recommendation that II was inadvissble to do So
The report was adopted.
Prof. LaBgston, from the same committee, re-
ported on the resolution directing them to exam
Inc the laws Of the District and regulations of the
board governing the subject Of privies and priyy-
boxes and their construction, and to report
the board has any authority to recognize the con-
stTuction Of water-tight, properly constructed
vaults in the place OF privy- boxes now in use and
states that they find the board have the authority
to legislate with regard to the subject named, and
~ exercise Of such authority call attention to sec
LiOn "a OF the regulations.
The report was adopted and referred to the
Dr. Verdi chairman of the sanitary committee,
said that committee had been unable to unite on
report in regard to the
PURCHASE OF DIsINFEcTANTs
manufactured by Prof Taylor for experimenting
purposes. As chairman he submitted as his re-
port that certain companies have contracted with
the board to remove night-soil without creating
nuisance, and that therefore It is inconsistent
with the interests of the people for the board 10
spend money in the purchase Of disinfectants to
enable the company to conform with the condl-
submit to the board any dIsinfectsnts for expert
ments this committee would be glad to aid and
give them the benefit Of their knowledge and ex.
perience."
DIR. Bliss, q member of the committee, differed
with the chairman, and thought 1t was the right
and duty Of the board TO make experiments in
these disinfectants and select the one most suit.
able for the purpose for which 1t to be applied
Mr. MaTbury dId not object to the experiments
being made. but thought It should be done at the
expense OF the company having the contract for
THE REMOVAL OF N1eHT-soIL;
Otherwise 1t established bad precedent and one
he did not think should be made. Dr. Bliss,
after explaining the necessity for a disinfectant
TO use any kind the board might recommend
stated that quantity had already been obtained
by himself and given trial The bill amounted
n 20
present to the board rather than have further dis
cussion on the matter.
The health Ofhcer said that Mr.. Koontz uotI-
ned him that the barrels containing Olfal, which
bad been left at the railroad depot OrtrauspOrta-
op outside city limits were bursting and the
contents spreading In the cars On examination
he found that rapid state of fermentation was
taking place, and prompt measures were requisite
to sllsy the nuisance. He Immediately ordered
the dsinfectant and used it TO abate the nuisance
DIR. Verdi replied that the statement Of the
health officer had not come before the committee
or their report would have been different.
Professor LanRston held the health officer en-
tirey blameless in his action, for 1t an emer-
gency case; but he thOuEh the contractors should
pay for the material used.
The report Of the chairman Of the sanitary COM
mittee was then adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Marbury, 1t was decided to pay
the bill Of Sl3 and indemnify the health officer
and secretary for the expenses incurred in abatng
the nuisance at the railroad depot
The following is synopsis of the
OPERATIONS OF THE HEALTH OFFICE
for the week ending May %: Nuisances reported,
eS: aUated, 4Of; referred, los: referred to COM
missiOners 81; complaints Of citizens 81; notices
issued 25; causes OF death Investigated, 13; pecu
mary condition Investigated, Q; burials at public
expense. 3; patients treated BY hysieians to the
poor, l25; cost OF medicines prescribed, S34.69
dead animals removed, III; prlvies cleaned, sol;
inspeetions-ST,G $50 herring, 1850 shad, Ill stur
geon, ~ buBches Of tish, 1850 clans, 1855
SrHps COndemnatiOns-5s shad, 303 punches Of FISH,
659 CLAIMS 26T5 crabs le9 pounds OF beef % pounds
ofveal, 81 pounds Of mutton, pounds OF pork, "a
heads OF lettuce, II bunches radlshes, 10 bunekes
rhubsrb, 81 heads cabbage, 13 punches asparagus
10 dozen cucumbers l2l4 bushels kale, ~ bushels
peas, GO boxes strawberries. Animalsimpounded,
los: redeemed Is; killed. 50; amount realized S22
The pay roll Of the physicians to the poor and
bills OF the apotheearies, amounting to S70S.46,
were approved.
A proposition to make the pay Of the Iaborers Of
the pound-master S1.75 per day was referred to
the hnance committee for consideration.
SCARCITY OF WATER.
The health officer, through q communication
called the attention of the board-Rnd recon
mended that it be made the subject Of a special
conference with the CommisslOners-to the fact
that every day complaints are made to him that
the waterclOsets in houses in elevated parts of
the city particularly the northern section between
L and streets and Capitol Hill, have little or
no water; in consequence Of which the closets are
offensive nuisances. This is subject Of complaint
already we'll known to the authorities, and results
from two cause.-the eXtravagant waste of water
in the lower sections and the Inadequate pressure
in the higher sections Of the city; but although
we'll known, 1t is nevertheless a condition second
to none in its deleterOus effects upon the health
of the people, and calling for action on the part Of
the Board Of Health.
Whether the remedy be or be not practicable,
he believes that the families which are incOnven-
fenced and whose health is injured should learn
authoritatiyely how lOpg this condition must ex-
ist without remedy, and the reasons which rem
der IL now impracticable.
A committee Of two were appointed to visit the
District Commissioners and present the matter.
communication was received from q number
OF citizens residing In the eastern section Of the
city, complaining OF the
SLAUGHTEE-HoUsE AND PIGGERY
at the corner Of X and Thirteenth streets, Navy
Yard. The health officer indOrses the complaint
as follows: ~ have made a careful inspection of
the premises complained Of, and find the estab-
lishment Of Mr.. Homiller, situated near the cor
ner Of Thirteenth and X streets southeast, to be
slRughter-h house, where some ten ortwelye beeves
and some twenty-five smaller animals are killed
every week; hOg-pen, where quite large num-
her Of hogs arc kept, which cat the ofaI of the
slsUghter-bOuse.
"There are also cattle yards and pond of stag.
nant water on the premises, all Of which are, In
their present condition, nuisances, injurious to
of Health. have issued official notices reIulr-
ing the owner to fill the pond of stagnant water,
to send away all the hogs, to discontinue
THE FEEDING OF oFFAL TO HOGS,
and to thoroughly clean his premises; also to use
disiniectants literally in and about them, aud
have instructed the sanitary inspector for the
District to make inspections there at least twice
whether the board decide that its ordiaancs ae.
claTing It to be q nuisance, injurious to health,
shall be enforced in this and other similar cases
within the city limits, would ask Instructions.
This establishment has paved floor, where the
killing and dressing is doLe, and a sewer into
which all blood and filthy debris are washed i'm
mediately after the slaug htering, so that the
house is comparatively clean. But about all
such buildings, with the best possible care, there
is the odor Of decomposing animal matter which
no washing or disinfectants VIII entirely dispel
When situated, however on the outskirts Of the
city, and the owners have been careful to comply
with ssniJsry requirements the rule has been not
to forbid slaughtering
my own Judgment is that the business cannot
be conducted without more or less injury to the
health oil those who may live in the Immediate
Vieipity, but the business interests involved are
Of Euch magnitude as to require that should ask
the especial action Of the board In this matter
and settle the precedent for my future guild
ance."
The matter was referred to the ordinance COM
mittee for consideration and report. r. H.
Prof. Langston Introduced q resolution calling
the attention Of the District Commissioners to the
grazing of horses and cattle vacant lots In the
city limits, and asking them to take some action
to prevent Il. "r-.r.-~ .r#.F
A committee OF two was appointed to consult