Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-03

operate, in flushing out sewers, etc.
Mr.. Farrell-Shall we invite them, or
will they pay any attention to it?
DR.. Caddle-I think they would have
to do so, under the circumstances.
DIR. Spragg-There was a resolution
of Council passed as to flushing the
sewers by the firenen.
Mr.. Farrell-The Health Officer
ought to know about it.
! DR.. Spragg-I have seen nothing OF
| it. I have been along O good many
streets and alleys and notice grass and
weeds growing. That makes lodging
place for dirt and filth. They ought
to be cleared away. Such things tend
to create breeding place for disease
germs.
Mr.. Clark-We are not expected to
take the grass off private property
only off the streets and alleys.
DR.. Caddle-There is something In
the natureo of weeds, ETC., in the Seventh
ward. Mr.. Clark has done well, but
the trouble is, there are not enough
Mr.. Clarks.
DR.. Spragg-These foggy nights are
bad. A moist atmosphere tends to
breed disease germs.
DIR. Campbell - When the Health
Officer reports that the city is not in as
good sanitary condition as it ought to
be, at this time, and when other cities
are cleaning up and putting themselves
in good sanitary condition, we ought to
90 to work here. l offer the following
resolution
"ResoIued That the fire department, the
police department and the Board of Public
Works assist the Health department in
cleaning up the city,
There will be no trouble in cleaning
up in good time II the Board OF Public
Works will clean up the alleys and
streets, the fire department flush out
the sewers, and the police aid in report
ing nuisances. In New York all these
departments are working together, and
are also asking the public to help. The
police can take notes of bad places, as
they 60 around, and report them. l
| think we ought to do that here.
DR.. Caddle suggested that the Water
Board ought to be asked to aid by furn-
ishing plenty of water, and Mr.. Farrell
suggested that the Gas Board could aid
also.
DIR. Caddle-Yes; in taking meters
their men could report as to the condl-
ton of cellars. Let them be instructed
by the Gas Board to take notes.
There was general discussion on this
line, and then resolution was adopted,
specifically asking the police to report
all places needing attention, the gas
men to report on cellars, and the fire.
men to flush out sewers, all TO report to
the Health officer, who was empowered
to employ a clerk temporarily to list
complaints, ETC., and to look after mat
ters reported by the inspectors. In
cases where citizens notified to
clean up refused or neglected to
do so, the Health Officer was
instructed to have the work done,
and return bill to the City Sergeant
for collection through the method pro-
vided by law. DR.. Spragg reported a
great many complaints about the nom
collection OF garbage, but that most
people refused to appear as witnesses in
Police Court when asked to do so. He
reported twenty-five cases OF this sort
in the last few days. The question OF
slaughter houses within the city was
also discussed, and steps will be taken
to stop Strengthening.
After DR.. Campbell and DIR. Spragg
had considered the details Of public
circular, and the Health officer had
been instructed to publish notice, the
Board adjourned, to meet at the call OF
the Health Officer If the emergency
becomes great enough, Council will be
called In Sncial session.