The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-26
THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
EVENING SESSION OF YESTERDAYS
REGULAR DAILY MEETING.
Resolutions OF the Exchange Joint Com
mittee Sat squarely Upon-Miscel-
laneous Business Transacted by the
August Body.

The board Of health held another meeting
last night in the city hall. There were pres
ent Dr. G. b. Thornton, DIR. +. A. William
son, DR.. d. p MADDEN, DR., w. c. Davis, Dr.
ID, i, Jackson and DR.. Peter Ford, the latter
inspector State board OF health In addi-
ton there were invited and on hand mem
bers of the Legislative Council, as follows
Col. J. f. Randle, Capt James Lee, Mr.
Thomas J. Graham and Mr.. J. T. Petit
Minutes of Monday nights meeting were
read and adopted.
On the call for further business, Dr. Had.
den said there were some resolutions passed
by the joint committee from the two cx-
changes. He proceeded with the reading,
and after finishing No, /, relating 10 the free
passage of wagons laden with cotton, pro-
duce, etc, halt was called for seratim CON
sidcration. DIR. IIadden moved its adoption,
which was lost by unanimous vote.
The preamble and resolution looking to
the raising Of quarantine on the west side Of
the river was then taken up. DR.. Jackson
moved its adoption, whercupon Dr. MADDEN
arose FOR few remarks, lie paved his way
for focible argument by Complimonting the
committee Tor its wise advice, and proceeded
with nm explanation Of the way the board
took up aud illustrated the danger TO be
apprchendCd from uninterrupted travel ON
that side. MCmphians had been advised 10
adopt this roundabout way in order TO reach
home, while people below here were cross
ing the river for the same purpose. The
speaker then went into an exhaustive re-
Wow of the quarantine regulations
rom the inception OF the service:
OF the Ci,00O people who had
passed through the city, but five had been
located as stopping here. Dr. Jackson in.
tcrruptcd by stating that but three fumiga-
tons had occurred On complaint " the
public that il was feared the quarantine re.
striCtiuns were not secure enough the two
exchanges called a meeting 10 consider the
matter, to which he aud DIR. Thornton were
invited. They attended, gave their views In
full, and n a result the non-intorcourse
quarantine was established. The Gordon OF
military followed, being perfected on Mon
day. The idea lac wished to enforce was
that tho board was ready Tor non.
intercourse, II the community through
the joint committee 30 desired Railroads
on the east side had discontinued their
through trains, and on the west the trains
would he discontinued tonight. Dr. Had
den was opposed 10 the resolution. Ii the
west was 10 be opened up, let the east and
the river be- opened up for through business
lie believed one was rs dangerous MS the
other Many people had been refused
passes today, aud II left 90 him aud Dr.
rhoinlon they would continue Ia he refused.
DIR. Davis said: "Thcms my sentiments,
NJ expressed last night Drs Jackson and
Williamson concurrcd, as did Dr. Thornton
who referred 10 the arrangements already
made 10y the companies affected TO comply
Tho resolution was then put 10 u vote aud
unanimously passed.
Judge J. T. Latham, president Of the water
company, pctitioncd "a be allowed the priyi-
legv OF proceeding with the digging nj the
corner Of Union aud Front streets 10 make
the connection for his thirty-siX-inch main.
The time consumed would be- about forty
eight hours, by working day and night
DR.. Haddcn moved for tho granting
OF the petition, and u the work
was unfinished In the time spec fed, the %
iiccrs Of the company be arrested. DR. Davis
inquired of Dr. Thornton II he considered
the digging Of earth injurious 10 the public
health. The doctor replied alirmatiycly,
referring 90 n recently passed order Ia stop
all such work. Tho petition was put 10 a
vote aud lost Dr. MADDEN voting ior It,
III. ID. Ellis passenger aud ticket agent Of
the Kansas City, Springfield & Memphis
railroad, pctitioncd TO be allowed 10 piss a
number Of passengers who held tickets from
Columbus o., 90 Springfield, Nc. These
people purchased round trip tickets over the
line Of the company from Springfield Ia
Columbus through Memphis and Louisville
| some two weeks ago. They would arrive u
small parties.
Dr. Hidden opposed the granting II The
petition, unless the whole PARTY came 10.
gcthcr aud rushed through Ia sealed ears.
Dr. Thornton also opposed n, when vote
was taken and the petition was lost Dr. Davis
voting la favor Of granting a.
Mr.. !. J. Dufo, presented a telegram from
Chnrlcs CAM IT,, asking " hr could proceed
from Cairo a. Memphis. The gentleman
was on his way here TO marry Miss Ettio
llcinharit the event being scheduled Tor
next "Wednesday evening, the 3rd of Octo-
Der. Tho petition was granted unanimously
aud coriially. DIR. Thornton stated tlmi hc
also had "a petition from Mr.. Fred. I. Andcr'
son Tor tho admission of n Baltimore gentle
man and five gentlemen friends on q similar
mission The latter party will also be- al.
mittcd, DR.. Thornton rcimining from casting
vote.
DIR. Thornton read telegram from a party
M San Francisco. asking II lac could enter
and pass through Memphis lie then askrd
for the sense Of tho board on the petition. to
apply IN all similar ones The doctor stated
that hc was opposed to a. Mcmphinns who
were abroad were safe. their business was
not suffering any morn than his lie asked
Tor legislation on tho subject tonight
Dr. Davis asked u Dr Thornton and Mr..
/ MADDEN hal not authority 10 grant pcrms.
sion to abscnlccs 10 return whenever they
saw proper.
DR.. Thomton-Yos, dr but have not
seen DR.. MADDEN for conference In two
weeks.
Dr. Williamson stated that ho was OF.
posed ~ the return 81 nlsUntCes, aud there.
| fore hc opposed the granting Of indiscrimi.
nate passes by DR.. Thornton and DR. Had.
| den.
The matter stands just where II did be.
/ fore.
Or. Ford asked about the disufccting of
hngrgngr now NJ quarantine stations. and ~
shipment 20 points whore originally dcs.
| tined
The board explained that the inquiry had
already been covered, aud DR.. Ford sat
down.
Mai. s. 7. Carncs was asked " he had any
| report 90 make a. 10 the service rendered BY
| the militia The major said bee had none
further than 20 say lac would need more
men 90 cover all tho avenues nee.
c,snry 10 be guarded. lie found a
good deal Of travel over summer avenue and
also some over the old Raleigh road. The
tents shipped by the State had not yet or.
rived which made somo Of the tents somewhat
crowded ~ Ear the guards were cumforia.
bly, provided with food by families living In
the vicinity Of the posts. Mai Cntnos asked
that the merchants employing these young
mcn and Others freely instruct them 10 ~
out for the service, n the task they were per
forming was not In the nature Of nn indul
genCo.
DR.. Jackson asked II 100 men would b,
enough 10 enable Mai. Carnes ~ make thr
guard effective Assured that u was, The
doctor moved the increase from eighty-eighl
10 iOj men u II be possible. Carried unani
mously..