The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-28
Sanitary Plumbing.

The recent startling developments which
have been made in regard to the fatal effect
of sewer gases upon the health of people.
when throughim perfect plumbing or de-
fective drainage 1t has been permitted to
permeato through dwellings. has served
awaken widespread interest upon the
subject. The best medical authority
in Europe and in this country
is emphatic In asserting az
scarlet fever, diphtheria typhoid
and enteric fevers can in seven-eighths Of
the fatal cases that occur be traced directly
or indirectly to the inhaling of these dead
ly gases. Instead of looking for the invis-
ible atomatic germs of epidemic diseases
in the air is it not more in accord with ao-
tual experiences to search for them in the
drainage of our citiesf The subject has
been the source of much study by human.
itariaas and scientific men for years and
a great many devices and appliances havs
been put forward to remedy the evils. The
Patent Office at WASHINGTON has been
crowded with models Of traps" "sewel
gas destroy yers," "yalves" &C., all of which
have at some time Ur another been heralded
to the public as the sure remedy for tue
evil.
Nearly all of these inventions have been
| the production of theorists not of practi-
cal men, and as matter of course have re-
suited in failure so far as obyating tid
evil which they were designed to remedy:
but 1t Is within the power of each house.
| holder to provide in a large measure + =
the safety of himself and family by adopt
ing sanitary precautions and beginning i'm.
| pr0vements which have been tried and
proved equal to the need.
| In city like Cincinnati, so admirably
situated, with Its entire front upon deep
and rapid river, and no tidal flow to force
back the pestilence-laden air trough ouI
dwellings it Is acomparatiyely easy mattet
| for skillful and competent plumber to
render any dwelling entirely safe and free
from any danger arising from the escape OF
sewer gas by adopting the plan Of yentilxt.
ing all sinks, cesspoDls and water-cosea
through the roof of the building.
All OF the prominent architects in the
city recognize the importance of the sub
iect, and are always ready to introduce
these improvements; therefore 1t seems to
us that ths direct responsibility rests an
the owners of buildings, who often. to save
few dollars, ignore the matter entirely.
II We favor the plan of remedying this evil
by means OF ventilation in preference to
any and all other devices, for the reason
that it is simple, sure. and in the end much
cheaper than any other plan. We know Of
several private residences in this CITY and
vicinity where this method has been
adopted. and the result has been satisfac-
tory in every respect. Not the least odOr
can be detected arising from the pipes or
sewer in any part of the house.
We can not take the liberty to 60 more
into detail in regard to the houses We havs
in view, but we may mention that the
plumbing was done by Mr.. H. Wagner, Of
$50 West Sixth street. Cincinnati has the
reputation of having the best plumbing
establishments Of any city in the West, and
Mr.. Wagner may we'll be cited as q repre-
sentative man In this industry.
No one in the business here has given
the subject of sanitary plumbing more
thought than he has, and there is none
whose opinion and advice upon this matter
carries mere weight. His business is among
) the largest in the line in the city, running
two shops, one at No. 660 West Sixth
street, and No. 5S5 Freeman street, COM
bining both steam and gas fitting with
plumbing, doing every kind Of work in
either of these branches. He keeps full
, stock of plumbers supplies, gas fixtures.
pipes, &c.
has been in business, has made the sanitary
plumbing special feature Of his business
and parties who contemplate building aud
wish their buildings to be exempt from the
evils which are known to be the result OF
imperfect work or incorrect theory had
better consult Mr.. Wagner, and then act
, Iupon the plans which he may suggest
I which we are confident will be the ones
best adapted to secure the. end desired
with him the underlying Y,rincrDle is ia