Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-30

should not be lifted too soon and the epidemic possibly be allowed to get beyond their control as 1t had done in other places where the quarantine had been lifted too soon.
 Public Should Help.
 IL was pointed out that the general public should stand by the physicians and assist in enforcing the quaran- tine. IL was shown that the people do not realize the seriousness of the disease. There never had been an epidemic that has caused as many deaths throughout the United StateS as has influenza and the diseases that have arisen therefrom. People have been careless and taken the disease into their own home when 1t was en- tirely unnecessary. They have gone into homes where others have been ill with the disease. have attended tuner als held in private homesswhere Oth- CTS were sick in the house with the disease as the funeral was being held.
 It was suggested that the public might assist in several ways. Among them was the suggestion that women and children of families in the dis trict try and get down town to do their shopping in the morning 'hours and the early hours of the aftsrnooS. before the shift comes off, SO that they could keep from crowding the stores and street cars. That a ban be placed on holding of any public funerals in the private residences and .A. Hana gr, taking parlors be limited to immediate members of the family, also was sug- gested and adopted. Others wishing to show their respect might remain outside seated in autos or go to the cemetery where outside services might be held. The health officers are going to see that the restrictions on funerals are observed and under takers will be so notified today.
 To Limit Stores.
 It was pointed out that in some instances at least hundred or more persons were allowed to congregate in some of the stores while in other places of business none were allowed to gather Beginning this morning an effort will be made to stop this prac tice and guards will be placed at the doors to allow only a few to enter at a time, so that the clerks can handle them and have them move out of the way so that others may enter. It is hoped that by taking this precaution further progress will be made in the reduction of the number of cases and that the quarantine can be lifted on a week from Monday.
 When the quarantine Is lifted it will be lifted entirely. with the excep- ton of public dances. which will not be allowed under any circumstances. It was shown by the doctors that in dancing the partners could not help breathing each others breath and that there was more danger in this than from any other source.
 The situation in the district at present is greatly improved and the doctors want to see 1t continue. They have handled the situation so far and have not called outside help as have other places and they do not want it to reach any such stage. With the help of citizens of the district they can accomplish their aim. It is a matter of vital importance to every one both to do what he can and to see that every one also assists in the matter. With a united effort it can be accomplished.
 Those who attended the meeting were: Mayor Erickson. Councilmen Mcdonald, Hicks, Bledsoe and Rosok. Drs. Hunt, Bryan, Bridge and Mason.