The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-31
new CASE OF SMALLPOX
Another Member of the Brace Family
Afflicted-New Emergency
Hospital Inspected.

Another we'll ll-developed case Of small
pox was discovered in West Scranton
yesterday when Mrs. James Brace, of
534. North Garfield avenue, was found
to be suffering from the disease. The
health authorities have still another
case under observation, which is ex
pected TO develop into smallpox today
Mrs. Brace, the latest victim OF the
disease. is the wife of Mine Foreman
James Brace, a brother of w. j. Brace
who is Quarantined at his home on
North Bromley avenue, wherein the
first victim of the disease died. She un-
doubtedly contracted the disease by
coming into contact with some Of the
persons suffering from the disease in
her brotherin-law home. The house
which she occupies has been placed
under quarantine, and guards will be
kept constantly on watch both day and
night.
Director of Public Safety F. L. Worm
ser, DR.. Allen, superintendent of the
bureau of health; Building Inspector
Brown, and several newspaper men Wis
tied the new emergency hospital, on the
West mountain, yesterday afternoon, on
Il tour of inspection.
The hospital has been erected on the
side OF the mountain, in the rear of the
Keyser Valley, at a point Just beyond
the end of Jackson street, and is at
least half a mile from any building of
any sort. 1t is Il wooden structure, most
substantially built, and is approached
by neWlyconstructed cinder path.
The hospital contains two wards 1SX25
feet in size, one for men and one for
,,.;, 4,
six cots each, and are heated by large,
comfortable looking stoves. The rooms
themselves are as comfortable as they
can possibly be made. The walls and
ceiling are ceiled and are painted white.
There are several windows. admitting
light in abundance. The floors are
neatly carpeted, and the cots are fitted
with the best of mattresses and bed
ding.
Adjoining the two wards are three
other rooms, 12Xl5 feet in size. Two of
these are intended for the Use OF the
male and female attendants. respect
lively, while the third has been fitted up
as q kitchen. This latter apartment is
equipped with range and Il complete
supply of cooking utensils and dishes.
DR.. Allen was especially we'll pleased
with the hospital
IT'S Il splendid place." said he, "and
anybody suffering from smallpox who
is taken there will be treated Just as
well as if he or she were at home, if
not better"
There are two Watchmen constantly
Oh duty at the hospita! to prevent any
misguided fanatic from burning it
down. The authorities will only have
taken to the institution those persons
who may become afflicted with the dis
ease in Il crowded tenement or a hotel
or boarding house, where the danger of
contagion might be very great. Such
persons will be given the very best or
care and attention by skilled attend
ants.
No. Is school. on SHETLAND street, was
closed yesterday by order of DR. John
o Malley, chairman of the special school
board committee, and the work of fumi-
eating it was immediately begun. The
school Will not be reopened again until
next Monday. The principals of all the
other West Scranton schools have been
ordered to use eternal vigilance in see
ing that all pupils show certificates OF
vaccination.
The regular members of the police
force have been relieved from the work
OF guarding the quarantined houses
ana fourteen special officers engaged
by the director OF public safety are now
doing this work.