The Washington times., 1902-02-21
MARYLANDER VICTIM
OF DREAD SMALLPOX
Employed in Office of Regis
ter of Wills.
UNEASY IN THE CENSUS BUREAU
Director Merriam issues Orders That
Each Clerk BE observation-disclosures
Department to Jndertai<e Task
Employees Do Not object.

Mr.. Louis J. Bailey, one of the clerks
in the Office of the Register of wills.
was taken to the infectious disease
hospital yesterday with well-developed
case of smallpox.
He resides at Somerset Heights, Nd,
and has not been al work since February
Is. The fact that he had been exposed to
smallpox. and that he was absent from
duty at his home, presumably by reason
of sickness. was reported to the Maryland
authorities on Monday last the day on
which il became known that one of the
employees in the ofTice of the Register of
Wills was sick with smallpox.
WINS Examined
Mr.. Bailey was, he states, examined
by some representative of the Maryland
authorities on Tuesday. and advised that
he was not suffering frcm that disease.
Because of such advice he applied at the
Health Department yesterday for a GER
tiicate SO as to be able to return to
work.
As suspisio eruption was apparent
at d glance he was promptly isolated. in
the room which had been provided for
that purpose until more careful exam
ination could be made.
Sent to Hospital.
This examination showed beyond ques-
ton that he was suffering from smallpox.
and he was taken to the smallpox hos
pital The Maryland authorities Will now
be notified of the exposure to which his
family has been subjected.
Mr.. Bailey is believed to have contract
ed the disease from Mr.. DeImas Stutier,
who was taken to the smallpox hospital
a few days ago.
Considerable uneasiness also exists in
! the Census Bureau. Although there is no
immediate fear of any extensive spread
of the malady the officials of the Census
and the Health Department are taking
ample precautions.
There has been but one case discovered
among the clerks. Although the disease
did not break out while he was at the
office. every precaution has been taken
TO prevent its settling itself Since the
discovery was made. two other clerks
have been quarantined. One of them was
quite intimate with the victim, and was
with him constantly.
Detained ut Home
For this reason the authorities thought
ii best to place him under observation. and
detained him at his home. The other
suspect is one who was companion of
another victim of smallpox, who worked
at thu City Hall. He was placed under
quara ltine rules yesterday
All the necessary disinfection of the
rooms al the Census Building has been
made and a careful watch conducted for
any further temperance OF the illness.
Director Takes Action.
Director Merriam issued a formal re-
quest to all employees of the Census to
be vaccinated. This step was taken as
matter of precaution. The Health De-
partment vaccinates the clerks free.
Mr.. McCauley, the chief clerk of the
Census. stated that the clerks had made
no kick whatever when they heard the
request of their chief When asked what
action would be taken if one of the
clerks should refuse to become vaccinated
he stated that he did not think such a
case would come before him, as he was
sure every clerk appreciated the value of
the treatment