The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-14
OCTOBER'S DEATH
 LIST WAS HEAVY Diphtheria, Fever and Tubercu- Iosis Are Chief Causes MILK IS GETTING BETTER During October 1893 Pounds of Meat Condemned By nspectors-Micro-
 scopic Tests Show Inter
 esting Figures.
MILK IS GETTING BETTER

The reports of the sanitary, health and inspection offices for October are of more than usual interest They give evidence of the campaign which has been waged against great odds to prevent epdemics of various diseases in Birmingham. They testify to the fact that three forces, diphtheria. fever and tuberculosis, have been prevalent and troublesome.
 The death record for the month shows a total of 1O5 deaths. which is somewhat above the average. Fifty of these were whites. while the other 55 were negroes. Tuberculosis claimed the majority of deaths, as F persons died as the result of the different forms of the disease. Pneu- monia also claimed four. Heart disease and typhoid fever come next, with six deaths from each. Then dyphtheria claimed four apoplexy three, old age three, while other causes were general. There were eight violent deaths, one caused by a knife stab, two by gun shots. one by fractured skull, two in a railroad accident, one accidental one from a burn.
 Another evidence of the war is seen in the report of Bacteriologist Duncan rela- tive to microscopic tests. It was one of the most active months of the year, es- pecially in the investigation of cases.
 Microscopic Tests.
 S6 specimens of blood, negative to ty- phoid.
 6 specimens of blood, positive to ty- phoid.
 13 specimens of sputum, positive to tubercle baclli.
 S2 specimens of sputum, negative to tubercle bacilli.
 26 blood serum cultures, positive to dphtheria baclll.
 fl blood serum cultures, negative to dphtheria oacilli.
 ? specimens of blood, positive to malaria. ! specimens of blood, negative to ma laria
 miscellaneous tests, positive.
 miscellaneous tests, negative.
 specimens of sputum, positive to dipio- coccus of pneumonia.
 specimens Special H. WI, positive All of the results of the above tests were itpoi leu piolhptly bS ltltplOnt lO lne re- spective physicians having the patients in charge.
 All work has received prompt atten- ton.
 All culture tubes for taking cultures for suspected diphtheria and pipetts for col lecting blood for typhoid tests have been prepared by the laboratory. T.Ht.1iI katIt.
 The typhoid fever epidemic, which was so prevalent during the summer, accord ing to Health Officer Hardness. was due 10 the milk. However, at this time, the milk Is full of fat. Inspector Duncan has examined every dairy, and the per cent of fat, which shows the condition of the milk, is included in his report The test of dealers and per cent of fat found in milk is as follows:
 w. S. Matthews. 5.2; Isaac Towns. 5; Birmingham Ice Cream company, 3.S: r. II. Smith, A. N. F. Thompson, (very poor, just within the minimum; Fuqua Bros., 1; W. M. Glass. 3.S; F.. c. Jacks, 5.2; ]. B. Westbrook 5.5 k. l.. and C. T. Drake, 5.4; P. M. Watts. 5; P. s. Chew, 5.4; $. l.. Brewster. As; J. T. Larkin. 5.4. R. II. Yarbrough 5; F. w Nash 5; R. A. Berry, 16 tcream) R. A. Berry, 52; Shep- ard & Sons, GA; R. l. Yarbrough, 34 Doi'N i'i oH'' 1'ft J W tSlDluOht t-, J. A. Kent, (very poor, just within the mini mum) R. D. Taylor, 1; E. l.. Wilkinson, D; F. s. Chew, 5; w. P. Walker, 5.2; C. r. Chandler, D; Walker Warren, 1; E. E. Bynum, 38: s. W. Smith, 42 Power Bros, A: Cap stramler 4.2; s. C. Yarbrough. 5.4; A. (. Miller 5.4; IT, II. Wiles & Sons, 3.6; ]. W. Edwards. 5.2; M. l.. Clifford, 1; Isaac Towns f.5; R. J. Yarbrough, 3; Gridley- I1aipx z. NNF Smith, 1; R. A. Berry. 3.5 T. II. Smith, j; Walker & Warren, 1; J. A. Kent, 34; E. L. Wilkinson. 5.2; R. c. Hamlett, 5.4; L. B. Evans, 45; Boles X Fowler. At; A. J. McCurry, 4.5; W. C. Barclift 5: w. W. Fowler 5.4; Shepard & Sons. ,; Shep- ard & Sons. ,; J. W. Oldheld, 4.5; J. o. Walker. 4.S; J. o. Walker, i.7; s. l.. Brewster. g. S. l.. Brewster 4.5 Eight samples of city hydrant water were tested. which showed satisfactory results. Respectfully submitted.
 E. NJ. DUNCAN.
 Baeteriologist and Chief Inspector.
 Much Meat Condemned.
 The public health has also been guided by an inspection of meats; 1893 pounds were condemned, which is above the average
 Meat Inspection-Home slaughtered ani- mans inspected Cattle, 626; hogs 396 sheep, P; veal, ,; goats 10; total, 1109
 Street and market inspected animals: Cattle. 20; hogs, 59 sheep, 2S; veal, 23i; goats, 100; total 4al
 Western animals inspected Cattle. 1570, hogs SOL sheep. STA; veal, 1ss; total 3443 Total number animals inspected: Cat tie, 2216; hogs. 1856; sheep, 974; veal 437; goats. 1i0; grand total. 4993
 Other fresh meats inspected not in- cluded in the above number of animals western). 530,4i5 pounds.