Arizona republican., 1895-08-11
ON THE STAND. Witnesses for the Side of
 Good Sanitation. In the Suit Brought by
 The Rebublican. pr. Purman's Views Almost Unanimously Endorsed. The Proper Authorities Should Take
The Proper Authorities Should Take Steps to ut Suggestions for Im-
 provement Into Early Effect.

When THE REPUBLICAN at the begin ming of last week published an inter- view with Dr. Purman regarding the city's sanitary condition and possible consequences, it never occurred to it that its we'll meant effort to put the people on their guard would be met with hostility and call down vitupera- tion upon the physician who was inter- viewed.
 Physicians seem unable to agree among themselves as to the extent of the danger which threatens Phenix. They are in fact not agreed as to the presence of danger at all. There is equal want of unamIty among news papers, so yesterday a REPUBLICAN re- porter was detailed to submit the mat ter to level headed and observant busi- ness men, lawyers, capitalists, etc.
 Concerning the interview with Dr. Purman, Judge Kibbey, who was first seen, said: 1 don't know anything about the general health of the city, but there Is no question in my mind that the sanitary ondition is as bad as It can be. That is fact patent to any body with eyes and nose. We are fortunate in having climatic conditions which make the city health despite it's sanitary conditions. The fault rests upon no one in particular but may be chargeable to want of the power of the health officer. Because of our singular immunity from diseases of 6 typhus or malariaI character we have become careless and think the publi- cation of THE REPUBLICANS interview with Dr. Purman has properly called attention to the matter. want to say again that I think Dr. Tuttie is a very efficient health officer and that 1 be- Ileve the fault is with the law.
 Jas. Mccarthy eaid: I unqualifedly endorse Dr. Purmsn as @ physician and his views regarding the sanitary con- dition of the city. 1 am glad one man has had the moral courage to bring the subject up. Iknow the city is in bad condition and block v In which I own property is in particularly bad condi. tion.
 Dr. A. E. Martin-The sanitary con- dition of the city is very bad. Efforts by the common council would greatly improve the situation. 1 heartily en- dorsc all Dr. Purman said in his inter- view with REPUBLICAN reporter. |. Guy Bennett-l haven't given the subject much thought, but 1 should think there is great room for improve ment. From what have seen I think there ought to be great deal of clean. ing.
 Harry Griffin-I really know nothing about the health of the city and very little about it's sanitary condition, but l have 80 much confidence In the honesty and judgment of Dr. Purman that l believe he has not given false alarm.
 M. W. Messenger, Valley bank know very little about the controversy going on, but believe that the agita- ton will be healthy and lead the coun' cil to adopt measures which will leave no ground for future complaint. The city can never be made too clean.
 A. H. Harscher, first vice. presi of the Phoenix National bank The agitation of the city's sanitary condition is timely. I have fre- quently had occasion myself, though not recently, to complain. I have seen the dead bodies of animals lie day or two in the streets or alleys. I know it is said that the dry atmosphere here removes all danger from such sources but recent reports of the weather bu reau show so great degree of Humidity that the air certainly could not assume great additional burden of noxious gases. I am surprised that 8 man should be exposed to newspaper at tacks for daring to make public what must be plain to all of us. But it ere ates an agitation among ourselves and will likely bring about better anG safer condition of affairs. This is better than that bad sanitary condition should be found by our visitors, who would go away and do the town inf nitely greater damage than could arise from controversy at home.
 Chas. Pratt-I don't like THE REPUB LICAN, because it is Republican pa per, but that interview with Dr. Pnr man regarding the health and sanitary condition of the city is the best thing have seen in Phoenix newspaper.
 H. c. Magne-1 know very little from personal observation about tht sanitary condition of Phoenix. I dc know, though, of at least two cases o typhoid fever and have heard of severa others. The presence of typhoid feve implies improper sanitary surround ings. Dr. Purman's exposure will, nt