The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
LARGE INCREASE IN' NUMBEROF CASESOF'
 MEASLES IS SHOWN
Dr. Cunningham Makes Monthly Report-Only 13 of Diaries Are Scored
 Under Seventy

X sharp decline in the negro birth rate and a rather large percentage of oonta- gious diseases among the white people are features of the monthly health report of Dr. R. M. Cunningham, city health off cer. made yesterday.
 The scoring of the dairies of the city by the bacteriological department shows that only IS of them are under 70. which is considered very good showing.
 The report is as follows:
 s.You will notice a very slight increase in the percentage of white deaths, and a slight diminution in the percentage of black deaths, and a rather remarkable reduction in the black birth rate-the white remaining about the same. There were only three cases of typhoid fever reported during the month and six cases of smallpox This is a remarkable re- duction in the number of cases of small pox considering the number of cases in the month of January. Most all of the cases reported in January were contract ed by the same exposure. Prompt vacci- nation of all parties exposed cut short what otherwise might have become an epidemic. There were only six cases of diphtheria compared with 10 in the month of January. This is a decrease of more than half. There were 1S5 cases of measles against six for the month of January. This is remarkable increase in the incidence of measles. Isolation and quarantine in the prevention of measles Is not very satisfactory, chiefly because the people do not have the proper con ception of the gravity of measles. There were 33 cases of scarlet fever against P in January. This Is a slight increase of this disease. A rather remarkable fea- ture Is the very large percentage of these communicable diseases among the whites. Thus, there were only six cases reported of measles, diphtheria, scarlet fever and smallpox among negroes. There Is also a less percentage of tuberculosis among ne- groes.
 ''The reports of Messrs. Duncan and Burson speak for themselves, and show faithful and efficient work. I call espe- eial attention to the scoring of dairies, only IS being under 70 and only one under 60. There were five post mortem exam- nations held on cows. No anthrax was found. Taken altogether health condi- tions in Birmingham in the month of February were very good.
 "The impossibility of procuring sani- tary connection for dry closets makes it doubly necessary to make special fight on flies this year, as the two go together in the incidence of typhoid fever"
 Dairies inspected and scored: Clover dale Certified Milk company 95.50; w. M. b. Matthews, 94.60; w. B. Baker. BATS; Smith Brothers. s5.95; Fuqua Brothers, S450; w. M. Glass, S2.55; West Broth CTS, S2.35; R. W. Kirk, S2.30; q. c. Chandler, s2.O0; Valley Springs dairy, S2.00; l.. w. Burt, S1.65; L. E. Ingram, 81.50; A. J. McCurry, S1.45; J. R. McCay, S1.35; w. M. Barton, S1.10; D. c. Bell. S1.00; J. T. Graham, s0.40; J. w. War nick, 79.75; J. D. Watkins, 79.70; J. O. Walker, 7s.65; M. A. Dumas. 79.45; shep- herd & Son, 79.3O; A. J. Payne, 7930; w. R. Lynn, 1925; F. T. Norris, 79.25; R. D. Robertson, 79.05; J. T. Grady. 78.20; J. Page, 7S.15; J. L. Dunston, 77.90; Praytor & Austin. 77.90; s. H. Smith. 77.40; w. A. Jones. THO; W. R. Rich, 76.75; D. B. Thompson. 76.70; Jack Brothers. 76.65 Robert Jones, 76.50; B. T. Taylor, 76.40; J. T. Larlin, 76.4O; J. w. Oldfield, 76.25; V. l.. Self. 76.'0, , E. G. Clowdus. 75.55; J. R. Bridges, 7545; D. D. Poarch, 75.40; Aldridge & Mobbs, 753o; F. Nation, 75.20; w. R. Welbourn, 74.55; A. L. Barnes. 73.7o; J. J. Kearley. 7355; B. E. Hogan, 7s.50 Charles T. Cox. 73.1o; Farrel & Gafford, 1905; J. w. Smith. 72.so; w. L. Me- CorlSle. 72so; J. M. Williams, 12.6o; A. l.. Kinds, 7240; r. T. Welch, 12.36 j. D. Davis, 72.35 Thompson Brothers, 7215; T. B. McNally. 7210; F. E. By rum. 72; o. D. Warren, 71.90; Griffith & Son, 71.60 W. M. Rockett. 71.25 R. H. Marlborough, 71.15; J. R. Starfield T1.05; J. A. Thompson, II; k. L. Flu qua, 70.95; w. w. Fowler, 70.S0; J. R. Walker, 70.S0; J. b. Fuqua, 7045; Self & Madison. TO.3O; Aldridge & Heron 69.95; Win T. Wilson, 69.50; Battle & Watkins. 67.65; S. c. Barclift. 67.s5; B. M. Allen, 67.3o; Lett & Watkins. So.S5: J. T. Eubanlfs, 65.70; Mcintosh Brothers 65.50; Mrs J. B. Sellers, 65.2o Mrs. w. A. Thompson. 645O; w. T Kel- soc & Sons, 62; Mrs. J. F. Taylor. 61,05; Mrs. T. H. Smith, 59.50.
 DEATHS BY CAUSES.
 White. Black. Totl. Typhoid fever ....s........-.. 7