New-York tribune., 1904-09-19
Formulated by City Authorities of Frank
fort, Germany
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Washington. Sept. 1s-In order TO check the
spread Of consumption the city authorities Of
Frankfort. Germany. have issued a ser of rules 10
govern. far possible the actions OF
sumptives. These rules. which are comprehensive
and considered effective we're transmitted to this
government in a report Of United States Consular
Clerk Murphy at Frankfort and in part as
follows:
Consumption OF the lungs and throat tuoer-
culosis) transmitted healthy persons from the
eXpectorated matter Of consumptves and others
when the expectorated matter. after has dried
and become reduced TO dust, is breathed in by
BY naRing al such excretions harmless the
spread Of consumption can he restricted and
hesl'Ey persons can oe pro5ectea- i a., -.4,o.,o, ..
dust of such matter. every cOnsumptive and every
person who, coughs (Often persons who cough DO
culosisl should take care that it is received in
ing little water. or sun better chloride o. lime
because they prevent freezing and also the drink
ing Of the water by domestic animals. No cougher
should spit upon the floor or ground or in hand
For receiving such matter cuspidors should be
kept in the rooms Of persons who cough and on the
especisIiv I'M buildings and rooms OF public char
acter 0railway stations. hotels, restaurants, halls
Tbese cUspidors should be inches high and to
10 inches in diameter. They should have snooth:
slightly curved edges ana should oe mace r OF
They should contain to q depth OF about
oSF eaG 5 soua an iR'f Be- ahed II q the Ws
ing in distinctly legible letters. tie word Gus
These vessels should be supplied in sufficient
numbers As the water vaporates. more should
be added IN order prevent the accidental spill
ing OF part of the contents or the oVerturnlng OF
ire cuspidors they should he suitably fastened or
thew should have form which obviates the danger.
The cuspdors should be carefully enptied in water
closets, and they should be daily cleansed Win
boiling water .
General cleanliness is the first condition for the
successful protection Of the public health. Con-
sumptives should give especial attention 70 cleani'
ness The sitting rooms and bedrooms OF con;
sumptives should have only such curtains, BED
coverings and the like as can be easily washed
There should be carpets on the Hoors ana none
on the stsircases leading 20 such rooms Cp'
holstered furniture should be used as little as
possible and should always be covered with wa 81
etufs Iron garden furniture with springs IS tIle
best substitute for upholstered furniture II facl
tates the cleaning and disinfection OF the rooms
and their contents. Mats which are 70 be laid II
front Of beds should be OF washable lute.
The entire floors Of such rooms should be washed
daily for the purpose Of removing dust and ever
IN winter the rooms should be properly aired daiiy
Sor At least one hour. Once week the rooms should
be thoroughy cleaned. ard they should be properly
disinfected every third month.
T-ncoo}ed milk may also become transmitter ol
consumption. The public is accordingly warned
against its use a., ,.. -.
rernlsting The disposition 10 be made OF dangerous
matter Svill remove element OF danger in the
intercourse Of healthy persons with oonsufnptlves
ara restrict the transmission OF TINS most Woe
eurrad Of ali diseases