The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-13

vent, or, In case of Its advent, against Its
spread. While believing that the present
rumors are merely sensational, we would
not disguise the fact that there may be,
that there is danger TO be apprehended. 1t
is true that there Is more or less of the dis
case prevailing in Burlington and other
portions of the state that there Is con
slant travel between Rutland and the in
fected portions of the state, aud conse-
quently, the ingress of strangers who have
been exposed to the infections and further,
that individuals, with the disease working
In their systems, have visited and partici-
pated in social gatherings and other public
or private assemblages In this vicinity. But
all this, while II serves as warning,
affords no occasion for unmanly fear.
Fortunately, with the progress of medical
science, the small pox, which was formerly
looked upon as one Of the most terrible
scourges with which mankind could be
afflicted, has been well nigh shorn of its
terrors. Fortunately. too, vaccination is
almost an absolute safeguard Against the
infection, and the use of this precaution
against its approach Is Of almost universal
prevalence, at least so far as this CON-
munity is concerned. Because, however,
one may have been vaccinated 1t would
not be the part of wisdom, but rather an
act of folly, to needlessly throw ones self
in the way of the disease. II any there be
that have not been properly vaccnated,
we would have them attend to 1t at once,
but let not their precautions end here. As
cleanliness is said to be next to godliness,
80 ia it next to vaccination as preven-
tive not only of small pox but of other dis
eases, and it is also an important remedial
agent in case of an attack of the disease it.
self We shall. undoubtedly, from time
to time, hear extravagant and baseless re-
ports of the spread OF this scourge, but let
us remember that such things are to be cx-
pected. We would have our citizens look
at the matter in reasonable light, not give
way to unmanly fear on account of ex-
aggeratcd reports, nor possess themselves
with reckless over confidence. We be-
leve that fullas much danger is to be feared
either or both of these conditions of mind
as from the exposure to infection. The
fear, in case of exposure, will aggravate
the disease which otherwise might be COM
paratively harmless, while over confidence
might lead to a reckless exposure OF
ones self to the very danger they affect to
despise. The season of the year, TOO, il
we understand Alright. is peculiarly favor
able for the proper treatment of the malady
as well as for the comfort of the person af
| flicted, and for allaying the severity ant
spread of the disease. Every condition
seems favorable. We have the benefit Of
the vast progress In medical science, Of
vaccination, the services of experienced
and skilled physicians, of a favorable
season of the year, and it only remains TO
US to ward off the approach of danger b.
paying close attention to cleanliness boil
as to the person and as to our houses
grounds and outbuildings, take other ne
cessary precautions which may slgges
themselves or be suggested, keep on tn
even tenor of our ways, 60 and come ant
| attend to business as usual, and above al
not give way to apprehension, on the ON
hand, or reckless confidence on the other
If we. as individuals and as community
| do this, the small pox cannot gain footinl
in our midst. There may be isolated cases
but it cannot become general. There
nothing now, and we do not believe tina
there will be, to interfere with the transac
ton of our ordinary business or with tn
coming and going of our citizens an
strangers at will. If such an emergenc
pursuing our usual avocations, if infectio
should Turk in the air or be carried on tn
persons of our citizens, we will sound tn
note of alarm. There is no immediat
danger, we do not believe there will BIZ
We would only that our citizens shout
make that wise use of prescribed precal
tionary measures that they are wont to us
when the country or state is threatene
with small pox, cholera or any other di
ease. We would have them remember an
practice upon the wise old saws, sin tim
of peace prepare for war;" "an ounce {
prevention is worth pound of cure"