Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-02

clcnzing this city of all source for an
epidemic. Now, LET us reason a little.
If you notice, he drove or rode
through, therefore must have been at
an altitude Of seven to nine feet from
the surface of the ground, therefore,
the impurities of such places could
not be detected as readily by him as
one who stood upon the ground, for
its a well known law, that malaria
hovers close to the surface, and when
at rest will not rise but lew
feet thcrefrom. For instance, its a well
known medical fact that i'm malarial
districts. that those sleeping on the
ground floor wall always become in
fected, while those occupying rooms
from ten to fourteen feet above them
will escape the disease. Now as to this
paper and innocent rubbish, and cess
pools. etc, 1 venture the assertion that
if you will examine them and the at
mosphcre around them, You will lind
millions of animalcule bacteria, which
when breathed, generates in the sub
ject malaria in its worst form. So, such
being the case, is il not well to have
such removed Immediately, and ali
such premises thoroughly slisinfccted.
| will now proceed TO give you "A few
of many such places in and about this
city, which il would be well to look
after: Alley and back yards in rear
of Main street between Douglas
avenue and First street. also
in rear OF EAGLE block, also
alleys in the rear of Main street. be-
tween Douglas avenue and First
street. and Main and Waco streets,
also cross alleys north OF Douglas
avenue running between Main street
and alley in rear of, also the alley on
Market street running in rear of
EAGLE building, and great many
Others too numerous 10 mention. So
now. Mr.. Editor, we can each one of
Us be our own health officer by fol-
lowing out these rules, "A few Of which
as health officer, always had OBJ
served closely by my assistants and
the laity, viz: Drainage. A thorough
ly drained soil is all important. This
should be secured by competent sys-
TEN of sewerage, either superficial or
surface drains should be properly To-
Gated and frequently examined so rs
to insure cleanliness Ii is of the first
Importance that houses should be
built upon dry and elevated ground 30
there could be no possibility of an ac-
emulation of stagnant water under
the floor at any time. Constant in
spection of cellars, Yards and Waits
as TO prevent the accumulation of filth
aud garbage of decomposcd organic
matter so prejadicial to health. Foul
odors are Natures signal of danger,
and when privies are used they should
be built above ground with water
tight vaults, kept always free from
smell by the liberal use of
dry earth sifted upon the
contents or by the liberal use OF cop
peras water They should be empticd
whenever the contents accumulate TO
more than one-third Of its capacity.
WATER SUPPLY.
Water, next 10 air. is the chief nee
essary of life. Running streams and
springs, which are the best sources of
water supply, should be frequently ex-
amined and remove all causes of pol
luton. Wells are the most dangerous
sources of water supply, for few wells
are safe from surface pollution. \
very simple method of examining the
water is TO dissolve lump of loaf
sugar in a quantity of suspected water
in clean bottle which should have a
close fitting glass stopper; set the
bottlc III tht p" iuuoN VI II IOoili NlItIc
the sunlight will fall upon it. If the
water remains bright and limpid after
a weeks exposure it may be pro-
nounced fit for use, but if it becomes
turbid during the week it is unhealthy
and should not be used until il has
been boiled and filtered. The prime
condition of health in house de-
ponds upon cleanliness, pure air and
unpoluted water and good
ventilation is absolutely necessary and
a daily visit from DIR. Sunshine indis-
pensable. Strict attention should be
paid TO cellars, pantries and passages.
Mold dampncss and foul smells are
never to be neglected, and plenty of
the suns rays and free use of white
wash, disinfectants, heat and pure
air are the best. Next, copperas. ten
pounds in a pailful of water. teacup-
full in bed pans. chambers, &c, after
being used n quart a day in privies.
&c. Quick lime may be used
in damp places, cellars, cutters, &c.
Charcoal is one of the best deodorcnts,
mixed with lime in fine powders.
Also may mention carbolic acid and
of lime. Should the disease,
in spite of every reasonable care,
break out in our midst, you must
illay fear and prevent panic which is
always demoralizing and dangerous
TO those who may fall sick, and in the
sick room there should be wise heads
md willing hands and loving hearts in
hose attending, aud thank ful sub
mission on the part of III sufferer.
And now, Mr.. Editor. few lines on
he general management of the sick
DOM
LIST. The sick person should be- re-
,tricted TO one room entirely separat
"a from all other inmates The sick |
Dom should be well ventilated with |
put producing draughis. Smell is an
EXCELLENT guide as TO the state of the |
,ir. Ii the air is sweet there is but |
little dread to be felt, fer the virulence
If any poison which causes the spread |
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