Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-16
PROMPT STEPS IN RICHMOND.
Active Measures VIII BE Taken to Pre-
won't the Disease from Appearlng.


The discovery OF cholera III New York
city has caused considerable comment in
Richmond. and yesterday the possibility
OF the spread Of tt dreaded disease was
discussed on almost every eide. There
appears 20 be but little apprehension that
the. fearful malady viii obtain a foOthold
here, but everyone feels the importance
of prompt action on the part OF the health
officers.
The Council Committee on Health held
an important meeting III the Office of Or.
Oppenhimer Yesterday afternoon at d
O'Clock. and the situation was carefully
discussed Every member except one was
present. and Mayor EllysOn and DIR. Op-
peuhlmer were also present. Views were
exchanged ana many suggestions made
Each gentleman seemed mOrethan ANXIOUS
TO take prompt action IN order TO keep the
cholera from this city. and all appeared 10
realize that kichmOnd's safety lay not IN q
cure for the scOurge but IN preventive.
Their common idea was 10 absolutely
check the possibility of q single case
hereto strike even before danger menaces
the community.
THE lEBEPREssIBLE CEEMAToBY.
Before entering into the discussion of
the disease and measures 10 be adopted Tor
It's prevention, the committee considered
several routine matters. First the monthly
I0f-TIlI- were alIl0Ntu Gnu ST. AAfAA AAia
then the resolution of the Board OF Alder
men asking information as 20 the crema-
tory and the amount Of garbage matter
hauled beyond the city limits was dis
cussed.
In response TO questions embodied IN
the resolution Captain Reeve, the chair
man. submitted two written reports. Inc
first stated that the crematory, which was
( in an experimental state had given the
q "a In NaP fl.
submit il 20 q thorough test It had boon
I carefully watched and found inadequate
/ for the destruction Of all the garbage.
There beng a surplus, the refuse was
| hauled beyond the city limits and with
/ the consent Of cortaln farmers, pat on
I their lands after being covered up 50 as TO
prevent nuisance. The contractor mas
submitted two propositions. one 10 make
/ a Temporary change in the furnace, wnicn
would largely increase its capacity but
( would involve It's total stOppage Tor fifteen
/ davs. or anv time which would suit after
/ November lst 10 make change III the lur-
mace which would have tue same effect
and be permanent in its character, and
make any further change unnecessary by
4 abaung the nuisance complained OF. Inc
] hitter prOpos ton was accepted. Inc re-
1 port stated that every e1ort Is beng made
I 10 keen the city clean, and the recent visit
} of Dr. Oppenhimer, the president OF the
Board of Health, TO New York was made
i M the suggestion of Mayor EllYson and
with the approval Of the chairman, IN
order 10 secure such information as would
assist him in keeping Richmond Tree IRON
infections diseases.
/ Another report furnished the other in
! formation asked by the resolution. Both
reports were adopted by the committee.
THE MAYOR TALKS OF CHOLERA.
f D. nr stated ttlut. the IO0rO
of Health. on account of the cholera
/ wished 10 nut the city ID such condition
/ thatit would be exempt from the scourgt
and also from other direful maladles. HC
| Invited Mayor EllysOn 10 address t1t
committee.
Mr. Fllyson, after referring to the i'm
portanco of all necessary precautions
! stated that on "Wednesday conference
was held at Norfolk between oiicers oi
that CITY. Berkley, and Portsmouth Will
/ reference 10 sanitary measures ana tht
/ Ouarautlnlng Of people from other cities
and ship and railway passengers. lie reaC
iuewspaper accounts of the meeting snow,
IDg that quarantine would be estaOilSheu
, on an trains and steamers entering thes'
towns.
The Mayor said he wished TO call at
tanrion 10 the fact the law provided that {
quarantine could only be declared nete oS
the Council and that IN the event OF sucl
action. residents Of tho places Weose cltl-
zeus would be excluded from our clly
[ wouid nave to be informed through au
! yertisemeuts IN the papers.
lu case OF danger this was q rouhua9ou
way requiring considerable time anu ~
thought the committee should ehueaNo
| 10 have the ordinances 30 altered as 70 pu
tine matter IN the hands Of smaller ooal
OF men. Even though there should o'
need Of haste. il would take the considera
ble time TO get a large body OF men 10
gether. whereas small one could &C
quickly. 49, a.,
Nc. Ellyson then suggested that, th'
committee look into the matter, ana tn'
city charter was read. This ProVlueu Una
If the quarantine boundary e1leh"su sC ~,
low the eastern boundary OF the ety' ~
consent of the county would have 10 D
secured.
THE BEST PLAN TO ADOPT.
The President Of the Board OF neat, aI,
shall be superintendent OF quarantine: an
the other members his assistants, h,to
discussing the provisions OF the law, u
Mayor added that we may have 10 act y
an emergency, and IL would not DC pnaos' "..
cable to consult large BODY snial, oa
can act lust as efficiently. Ihe oroihauce
srem to indicate that the only source o
danger 70 be watched IS the river.
Ihe Mayor said that at his discretioH "a ~
could order any vessel TO quarshtlp1o, Du Ss
the greatest danger WAS from the IalrceuI ,,, so
Dr. Oppenhllner stated thai Nortoik hn' n'
Newport News had double health-eAHu,a i.
nation Of ships. whlle vessels oolnins A''
from the capes had only one. ,,..., ,.i,-
Mr.. Ellyson said, after eonsuitation '.'' W., ~
seversl doctors, he thought II was very G y
sential for the authorities 10 be ID pos
ton TO deal promptly with the disease o,
what would we do II ~ % ea'ne "
night?" said the speaker, av
great city with 10000 people, hh1 ~ S.v
70 be taken out ia an old field and put 10
tent. 1he more yoa concentrate she an :,
spousibility the more careful each on
vested with authority would bs;
The Questing about establishing - W. ht |,
ant,ne. appointing assistants, &C. QUIZ !,
bs put IN the hands OF slnalsef 5.t,;cnl
went on 70 say. Ii would be very dulss' .ess
10 summoa the Council every time tnef