The morning call., 1892-09-06
these two letters speak for tbemse) YES.


These two letters speak for themselves.
Itisnot necessary TO add anything IN the
way of explanation, nor would it be becom-
ing. In THE CALL to expatiate upon the
subject at tue present juncture.
1t will be we'll first to see what action the
Board OF Health may see fit to take in the
matter.
As for the Mayor there Is no doubt as TO
how he stands on the subject.
+.:~Nor is it out of place TO give his verbal
=. -eotInTnients on the offer made by The CALL.
e On reading The CALLS letter yesterday
<: afternoon he seemed highly gratifed.
- 81 consider IT," he said. "a most timely
= and pubiiczsp spirited action on the part Of
r THE-C ALL.
:*.'sJ Judging from ACCOUNTS Of the state OF
<<thlngs In New York this city is bound to
fake the most thorough precautions.
:: :: THE presence and cooperation OF such
T. 3: physician as THE CALL proposes to lend
:; IDS. will be invaluable, and the offer is too
<,**goodto, refuse.
-%.% II. ''ihdeed, such refusal would be unwise
= fro om.Hlauy points Of view, and ! am conf
:'~,deTnt lliat the board will recognize this fact
and do nothing TO hinder THE CALL
: ::Kood:Work:'
:: IS: %Furtlier conversation revealed the fact
:tfiat*the- Mayors mind is actively engaged
fn*gnarding the health OF his people 10
every quarter.
'.ssf@Ehere is one subject" be said, ''that is
troubling me and l think The CALL might
helb 10 enlighten folks on an important but
neglected source OF danger.
"Readlthis letter just received and 1t will
explain thesDefil."
Theletter ran as follows:
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3, 1892.
Hon Mr. g. Z. SdndeTsoH, Mayor san Fran
oiScO-DEAR SIR. Among the numerous causes
CT danger 10 health. is one which, until now,
seems 10 have been completely overlooked. and
yet sm satisfied thar many a physician who
has given attention 10 The matter has had many
opportunities 10 ascertain It's threatening
TeIer to the condition Of the old.style Zinc
ind water tanks, which you will hud on the top
ef many house roofs, entirely forgotten ana neg
What makes these tanks still more obnoxious
Is the difficulty to cleanse them, since many
Of them have no provisions for that purpose;
- they present DO hole al The bottom and have 10
be. ladled OUT Therefore, The amount OF de
cOmpused v~eetabl. aud animal matter viii CD
yen mud in these reservoirs Is appalling
I have never seen he health authorities pay
the least stt ntiOn 10 this question and thought
thar THIS would be proper time to bring the
question before YOU sir, knowing how much you
bsye al heart The welfare Of your people.
Iude-d, II Is high time that such abomiD-
able nuisance should be abated aud that recalci-
HalI laHuiUtuS btOutG Uc DIOuSul 10 fcdsuu !,
but l am satisfied that It will be sufficient Q
. bring this matter before you Mr.. SandersOn, to
insure It's being remeded.
trust, Mr.. Mayor that the importance OF the
subject will excuse The liberty have taken 10
impose upon your valuable time and am re-
spectully yours, DR. u. GROSS.
'Now, then" the Mayor continued with
an earnest look Of anxious inquiry, "hOW
many people look after their tanks?
There are thousands and thousands OF
houses where the water is stored in the very
kind Of rsceptacles complained Of
"As 20 the zinc lining, that may or may
not be prejudicial 10 health-but look at
.. the dirt accumulationsl
Every tank ought TO be cleaned out at
least once a month, and It is terrible to
think Of the vile water people drink just on
account Of lazines' or criminal thoughtess-
ness.
''As regards other measures, the inspect
:oLs are making their rounds and where they
find nuisance. leave notices to abate the
same in five days:
"If the. work::is- not done the parties re-
sponsible>wilEbe arrested:
.:'Iflpy tel l:ne the .jails will be filed, but
= Ianl*Qu Quiter:clear; On the subject, and IL the
jaiIs@afe* *fl led: other places Will be found for
%:''sIt il s. absolutely Imperative that the peo-
plesundeTs tandztha this:may be slfe-and-
deati= nia tier; and:thatsh the authority OF the
Boafd*of. .Hesalth*:i 81 s.to be, respected in the
ullIuIeSE DdEliEuldIs : =
TGs* Board. Of Health is also: on the: qdi
To4day,@ui tn Mayor, "a: a. tour will be
made. 6f:caEtain.d districts: 1n: the vicinity of
the County jail l.. : :. ~: ~: ::
Spanish town, Mexican town, Japanese
town, :Ital AN: town, Portuguese town are in
turn To beinspected; but W hichsWill receive
altentlnn. .firstissnnd ecfded.. -. =: X
DI. .Keeney@Wants a. good#many things: to
carry on the. e.wQrk and to-m0rrow the Super.
visets will have an opport p1ityof rising tC
the occasion: -: -. :: - -"
Among OTHER, naterial. .:inIhe. reqiuisition
will be chloride Of lime- for -usein China
town. =. - :: =, -..c
He also needs money, *for iacreasing ,th,
force. Of Inspectors and thus. .IBE5 CAI.L.i
offerof a physician is,regarded as specially
:, The extra force will be directed at: first to.
ward tre.rs ketnen.> : ~. ~ -:
:: The question Of tanks: Dr.. Keeney has
before consldefed:: ::-.*:. =; :: -; =
= He Acknowledges the danger sprineinC
from a dirty water reservoir, bat declares
that the people should clean o ut III cir tanks
why" he saidr "a man came to ME re-
Gently complaining Of the badquality Of the
water In his house.
81 told him to lock into the condition o.
his tank, and be reDorted that lie had found
there dead cat, dead: rat and any guam.
tity Of filth
"Can you imagine any householder moi
looking out for his water-tank better thar
that".
-Drs. NJ. Regensburger. W; II. Mays ant
Cd. Bucknall, the committee Of the Board
of Health appointed last Friday morning Il
prepare circular in view of the possible
appearance of cholera, have drawn up the
following address to the people;
Asiaiie cholera Is an Infectious disease, eauses
by germ called the cholefa bacillus being in
PRODUCED Into the system through tile AliInenLar,
canal.
e An suspected garments, towels, rags clothing