Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-07-19
THE LOUISIANA BOARD OF
HEALTn.
How IL is Regarded by Leading
Men Of New Orleans.
New orlsan, States, II.

.OoA the trouble tosound public opin
ion as to its confidence in DR.. joseph
Jones and the board. If it were nee
essary interviews could be gwen at
endless length. but the following
shows the DRIFT Of public sentiment.
w.M. sMALLwOoD, ESQ.,,
Secretary Produce Exchange. said:
More than two years ago this Ex.
change called upon DR.. Jones for in.
formation relative to the public health
which was readily given. At that time
the Doctor, unsolicited, proposed to
furnish this Exchange regularly with
sanitary reports stating particularly
that in case of sickness from fever
should arise, or any serious grounds to
apprehend its introduction into the
city he would Immediately inform the
Exchange Of the fact. This promise
Dr,Jones has faithfully kept.
1T is further my opinion that the
great body Of mercantile classes have
1nbounded confidence in him as pub
lie official.
The Exchange as corporation has
frequently applied to DR.. Jones re,
spectlng rumors that were ahoat and
has Invariably found him quick TO
investigate these rumors and feret out
their truth or falsity and having done
SO to lay the facts before the Ex-
change.
Speaking for myself, DR.. Jones is
certainly a very efficient medical off,
cial. His learning and scientific at.
tsinments give him reputation all
over the civilized world and it is only
a question how far he is disposed to be
prompt in the discharge of his duties
as President Of the Board of Health.
La my opinion no man could be more
faithful or more prompt to act than be
has been.
20. TREpAeNtER, ESQ.
OF the firm of Vass Bros: NV oninior
OF DR.; Dr. Jones integrity as a man
OF ability and honor is unboundsJ
The general expression of the mem.
bers Of the Produce Exchange is
highly favorable to DR.. Jones both As
a man OF private ability and integrity
IS we'll o. one eminently fitted for the
important position he holds upon the
Board Of Health, This opinion seems
to be universal among the members II
the Produce Exchange, and |. as q
member, feel that | only yoioo their
sentiments when | declare nv i'm.
plicit confidence In him in his uOsi.
ton upon the board.
AT THE COTTON EXCHANGE.
! A we'll known citizen, upon heinz
interviewed, said II think that the
attacks upon the Board of Health
and Its President made by the City
Item are made in the interest of the
National Board of Health. | have
discussed tho matter with a number
OF persons, aud have come to the CON,
cluslOn that the attacks are made in
order to revive the National Board.
| A member Of the Cotton Exchange
introduced the writer to several prom,
loe9t cotton men, who were of the
opinion shat the State Board We, q
doing all in their power to hau1,e the
present quarantine which thew are
doing gstisiaetc lilly. Taey have tbe
utmost eonadenOe in the practical
aoIlity q DR.. Jones in this matter.
Aaor-er cotton merchant said: II,
" well as other members of the Elk.
change, have the utmost faith in DR..
Jones and the Board of Health, who
are doing all that they can to keep the
cityin a healthy condition.
If the business people of this city
would allow the board to manage the
money that goes to the Sanitary Asso>
citation we would have better state of
affairs"
A ship agent said: ITS Just such
things as the recent attacks upon the
board that hurts the commerce OF New
Orleans Correspondents of papers
outside the city read them and jump
at the conclusion that hey are true,
and wire them to the different papers
throughout the country"
JOHN PHILIAs, ESQ,
President Of the Cotton Exchange,
saidy
Why there is no doubt of the in.
tegrity and strict honor OF DR.. Jones,
and as a medical man consider him
most eminent. | do not see how his
character aud efficiency can be as
sailed He, like all medical men, is
somewhat crochety, but l believe that
this is the gravest charge that any one
could bring against him. have i'm.
plicit confidence in DR.. Jones both as
physician and as President of the
Board Of Health
LLOYD R. COLEMAN
said; From my knowledge OF nr.
Jones be is a man of unblemished
character aud his reputation is unas
sailable. My confidence in him as a
medical man based upon his reputa-
tlca ia thorough AS man of honor
and integrity | believe he is beyond
repr0acn
General F.N,0gdon remarked: DIR.
Jones bears the highest reputation in
THIS COMMUNITY both as gentleman of
nigh integrity and a professional man
OF the highest attainments. | have
never heard any breath of suspicion
against his character and have
always looked upon it as unimpeach.
able"
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