The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-26

tions to govern the actions Of the
Board and its representatives. in tho
event Of cholera becoming epidemic
in the United States, were adopted.
RuLRs AND REGULATIONS.
wHkRKAs, This Board views with
deepest concern the continued spread
Of Asiatic cholera over the continent
of Europe and realizing the great
possibility Of a similar visitation in
the United States, and,
WHEREAs, The State Board Of
Health is charged with authority ofiaw
for the preservation Of the public
health; therefore,
Resolred, That il is the sense Of this
board, in the event Of cholera becom-
ing epidemic at any Of the ports Of
the United States, closely connected
with the State OF W., Va, by railroad
or otherwise, that uniform and
thorough inspection service should be
established and maintained upon tho
borders Of the State. Tho Secretary
is therefore authorized and instructed
to place an efficient inspection officer
at all points where trunk lines and
other transportation companies, carry
ing immigrants, enter the State, should
the danger, in his Judgment, Of the
Introduction of cholera, smallpox or
typhus fever be imminent.
Second, If any person on any train,
show symptoms of cholera, smallpox
or typhus fever, such person must be
isolated as far as possible, and taken
to the nearest emergency hospital, or
the car containing such sick person
must be side-tracked in an isolated
place, and the proper accommodation
provided in the car. In either case
the names and addresses Of other per-
sons on the ear should be tclegraphed
70 the health authorities At their ro-
speciive places If destination.
Third, Whcnp assengersamong VIII, M
d suspect has been found are transfer
red, another ear should if possible, b
provided for their exclusive nse, and
they should he kept under strict sur.
VIGILANCE 50 long as within the borders
Of the State.
Fourth, Persons recently landed at
an Atlantic port, from vessel upon
which have appeared cases Of either
cholera or smallpox or typhns fever
will not be allowed to come into West
Virginia, unless provided with 4 Ger
1 tifieate from an officer of the Marine
Hospital Service or tho State Health
Officer At the port Of entry, showing
the proper detention in each case, and
the disinfection Of persoa Of personal
effects.
Fifth, Railroad companies are ro-
quested to provide places in this State
for the accommodation DC persons
taken sick en- route, sncll accommoda-
ton TO be subject to the inspection
and approval Of the State Board Of
Health.
Sixth, II is earnestly urged upon all
railroad companies, in the event Of an
epidemic Of cholera, to provide their
passenger coaches with closets, spoc-
Tally arranged for the retention and
disinfection Of fecaI matter.
Seventh, The person and babbage Of
all suspects must be subject to thorough
disinfection, and the car IN which such
suspect Is found must not be used
again until it has been purified and
rendered free from danger Of communi-
eating the disease, BY theapplication Of
the most approved methods known to
sanitarians.
Eighth, II shall be the duty % The
local board of health, Of any county
within whose jurisdiction, a suspect
may be removed from train TO take
charge Of same, unless otherwise pro-
vided by the r. Il. Co. or other au-
thority competent to deal with infec-
tious and contagious diseases. It ~
earnestly desired that the people
throughout the State should heartily
cooperate with the State and local
boards Of health in their efforts to pre-
vent the introduction and spread Of
cholera within our borders, and to this
end it is earnestly urged upon the cit
liens Of the State that they take meas
ures at once to place their premises in
in the best possiblesanitary condition.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Good pasturage for town stock can
be secured en- the Geo. S. Rousch
farm, by applying to John 4. Baxter,
residence with A. ]. Thomas, Esq,
Race stteet. 4-4Iw. Il