Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
THE SMALLPOX SITUATION Energetic Measures Are Prov
 ing Very Successful
 ONLY A FEW NEW CASES
All of Which Have Been Promptly Removed
 to the Pest Camp.
MAYOR EVANS IS AGAIN ON HAND
And Takes Up the Work Where Alderman Pearce Left Off-Montgomery and Other Towns Reported as Having the
 Disease-Rumors Branded.

The small pox situation remains about the same. No startling developments have occurred and the physicians say that they have the disease under absolute control. The disease does not appear, to be spreading to any extent and the only cases being reported are those that have been in existence some time and are jus6 being discovered.
 Special officers, with young physicians, are canvassing the city and vaccnating everybody they meet who have not all ready felt the prick of the vaccine point, Among the young medical men engaged in this work are DTS Charles Whelan, Jr., and J L. Scott. These young men di a landotfice business as they caught people on the sidewalk in stores, offices and shops and compelled them to sub init to vaccination.
 The corps of canvassers, as they might be termed, meet every afternoon with the health officers where they report, compare notes and receive instructions for the following days work.
 THE SPECIAL OFFICERS.
 As published in Sundays State Herald Chief Mcdonald decided to use four of his most trustworthy men for the purpose of Investigating the sanitary condition of the city, especially closets without the necessary sewer connections.
 These men went to work early Monday morning, starting from the center of the city. A large number of cases have been docketed against agents and occupants of premises for violating the sanitary regulations. These violations are not confined to any particular class or color.
 
 ed in pursuance of the resolution adopted by the police commission. These extra men are c. H. Cole, J E. Gambill, P. A. Lewis and Hester Garner. No member of the force will be allowed to work un- less he submits to vaccination. This or der went into effect last night at 12 o'clock.
 MALICIOUS REPORT DENIED.
 For some days the rumor has been afloat that Mayor Evans sons, John T. and Frank ", Jr. were afflicted with small pox. It was stated that because of their connection they were not compelled to go to the Red Mountain camp, but were allowed the freedom of the city. Mayor Evans, when he heard the report, became very indignant and had hnthrof his sons thoroughly examined by pr. i'RiNAnst Ctdilly iCdittl DI. ouun- ders, state health officer, and pr. Wilder, c.ty physician. These medical auth orities pronpunce the cases as not small pox, but bad blood
 The eruptions on the faces of the young men are sources of much embarrass- nlsnt to them as they do not like to have 1t said that they are afflicted with that dread disease. The physicians are very positive that the young men have not small pox and requested the State Her aid reporter to so quote them
 OFFICIAL REPORTS. gi The following bulletins were issued by the county hs al h officer yesterday:
 Parties yaccinated for the first time are requested to apply 10 their physicains for e-Vaccinatior if ir does not take in nine days. J. w. BARCLAY, M. D..
 County Health Officer. The daily report of the situation is given as follows: We have sent three ca ses of smallpox ito the pest house. They were all mild in form and in the first stage. They were taken from the following localr.ies: Fifth avenue, between Twen y-third and Twsn- ty-fourth streets; Thrd alley, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets; one from Fountain Heights and one from 1125 Fifth avenue, which will be removed tonight. As fast as the patients are re- moved the houses are disinfected.
 Today we put on eight physicians to go through the stre. Us and alleys, from house to house, to vaccinate all who have not been vaccinated. Everything seems to be working very we'll
 J. w. BARCLAY, M. D.,
 County Health Officer.
 THE WEEKS WORK. Over 1000 people hava been vaccinated, as ia shown by the following report:
 Number of persons vaccinated Thurs day. 107 njimber of persons vaccinated IFTIGV mi, tod Saturday, 620: number of persons vaccin- ated Sunday. 73; number of persons yac- cinated Monday, 209; number of ps sreons Vacctnated Tuesday, 225; number of per c. cons xaeclra-ed Wednesday, up to 12 rn., SIS. Total, 2.067.
 Vaccination will be compulsory afer two days, as seven of the nine have ex- pired. J. s. HILL,
 Register Clerk.
 MAYOR EVANS IN CHARGE.
 Acting Mayor W. J. Psarce surrendered authority to Mayor P. V. Evans, who has returned fram his vacation much inn proved. Mayor Evans cut chcrt his time snd came home week earlier tha n he in- tended. and will prosecute the crusade against Che eruptive diseas. with determ- nation.
 Acting Mayor Pearce has earned the thanks and gratitude of the entire city by the busiriass-like manner in which he. coped wjyh hfle situation. Ha worked in- S'-7-feiitiJ iit Hds tO en- erge.ic and prompt actioas are due the present situation. He says he is very much pleased to be able to return to his business carss.
 CARD FROM MIR. R. E. LEE [. Yesterday a physician called at the residence of Mir. J. T. L,se 50S Nineteenth street, and stated that case of smallpox had been reported in the servants house of Mrs. Squiress residence which is the same as above. as Mrs. Squirss boards with her mother, Mrs. Lee Mrs Lees servant does not live on the premises, and the servant quarters have not been occu- pied for over a year. Consequently # was found to be malicious falsehood.