CONTENTS. Resolution of the Mobile Convention of February 9, 1898 Roll call of Atlanta Convention of April 12, 1898 Page. Introduction of Regulations by Dr. Edmond Souchon, Dr. H. R. Carter, Dr. Revising Conference in New Orleans, February 9, 1899. Regulations for the Government of Disinfecting and Detention Stations and Camps during the existence of yellow fever in any point within the Regulations applying to Persons, Clothing and Baggage Regulations governing Freight-Classes of Freight Regulations governing the Repacking and Disinfecting of Goods taken from Regulations governing the Disinfecting of Freight on Cars and Steamboats... 10 Regulations governing Railroad Traffic from an Infected Town to Points Regulations governing the Mails from an Infected Locality to Points South.... 11 Regulations governing Relays of Trains from an Infected Locality to Points Resolution that a copy of these Regulations be sent to the Health Officials of 16 Resolution requesting Health Officials to adopt these Regulations........ 16 16 16 Diagram for Handling an Infected Terminal of a Railroad............ 17 19 ATLANTA CONVENTION OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC AND GULF STATES. 1. This convention was called in pursuance of the following resolution, adopted by the Quarantine Convention of the South Atlantic and Gulf States, held at Mobile, Ala., February 9, 1898: 2. To Establish Uniformity of Quarantine Rules and Regulations in Certain States. 3. Resolved, That it is the sense of this Convention of the States bordering on the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast, viz.: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, that they should, as soon as practicable, meet in conference and prepare a Code of Rules and Regulations for the purpose of controlling and preventing the spread of Yellow Fever and other Contagious and Infectious Diseases; said rules and regulations to be uniformly accepted and honored by the several Health Boards of the States mentioned; and further to adopt a system of pratique and health certificates to be used in times of epidemic, to be likewise honored by the several Health Boards of the States named. 4. The convention was called to order at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the ballroom of the Kimball House, by Mayor Collier. Rev. Dr. Landrum opened with prayer. Owing to the non-arrival of many delegates, the session adjourned until noon, after the appointment of a credential committee and a committee on permanent organization. 5. The report of the credential committee was received at the noon session, allowing all health and sanitary officers present, representing States, to vote, and allowing each State five votes. 6. On roll call the States of Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana were found to be represented. 7. The following delegates were present: 8. Virginia-Dr. E. A. Waugh, Lynchburg; Dr. J. Jett McCormick, Norfolk. 9. South Carolina-Dr. H. B. Horlbeck, Charleston. 10. Georgia-Hon. C. A. Collier, Atlanta; Dr. J. F. Alexander, Atlanta; Dr. C. F. Benson, Atlanta; Dr. James B. Baird, Atlanta; Dr. Louis H. Jones, Atlanta; Dr. DeSaussure Ford, Augusta; Dr. D. C. Ticknor, Columbus; Dr. R. B. Barron, Macon; Hon. P. W. Meldrim, Savannah; Dr. Ed. Brobston, Brunswick. 11. Florida-Dr. J. L. Horsey, Fernandina; Dr. R. L. Harris, Orlando. 12. Alabama-Dr. Rhett Goode, Dr. Glenn Andrews, Montgomery; Dr. J. W. Barcklay, Birmingham; Dr. R. D. Murray, Mobile; Dr. Edward A. Neil, Selma. 13. Mississippi-Dr. H. H. Haralson, Biloxi; Dr. C. M. Murray, Ripley. 14. Louisiana-Dr. Edmond Souchon, New Orleans; Dr. C. P. Wilkinson, New Orleans; Dr. Quitman Kohnke, New Orleans; Dr. J. J. Scott, Shreveport; Dr. H. R. Carter, New Orleans. 6 15. Missouri-Dr. Sam Ayres, Kansas City. 16. United States Marine Hospital Service-Dr. H. R. Carter, Dr. R. D. Murray. 17. Railroads-Joseph M. Brown, Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad and Western & Atlantic; J. C. Smith, Atlanta & West Point, Atlanta; J. A. Sullivan, Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham; D. D. Curran, New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad; J. S. B. Thompson, Southern Railway, Atlanta; Dr. Samuel Ayres, Kansas City. Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad. 18. The organization committee reported the following officers, who were unanimously elected: President, Dr. H. B. Horlbeck, Charleston, S. C.; vice presidents, Dr. E. A. Waugh, Virginia; Dr. DeSaussure Ford, Georgia: Dr. R. L. Harris, Florida; Dr. Rhett Goode, Alabama; Dr. Murry, Mississippi; Dr. J. J. Scott, Louisiana; secretary, Mr. J. F. Weissinger, Atlanta. 19. President Horlbeck took the chair and appointed the following Committee on Plans and Resolutions: Dr. Souchon, Louisiana, chairman; Dr. Waugh, Virginia; Dr. Alexander, Georgia; Dr. Horsey, Florida; Dr. Goode, Alabama, and Dr. Haralson, Mississippi. 20. Resolutions relative to the regulation of quarantines were then introduced by Dr. Souchon, by Dr. Carter, the representative of the United States Marine Hospital Service, and by Dr. Wilkinson. All the resolutions were referred to the Committee on Plans and Resolutions, with which Dr. Wilkinson and Dr. Carter were invited to sit. 21. The Convention then adjourned until 4 o'clock in the afternoon to await the report of the resolutions committee, which went into session at once to agree on a composite report from the resolutions introduced. *22. Revising Conference in New Orleans. *23a. On February 9, 1899, a Conference of representatives of the Gulf States was held in the city of New Orleans for the purpose of revising the Atlanta Regulations, in the light of the experience of the last year. *236. Dr. H. R. Carter, of the United States Marine Hospital Service, suggested or accepted and recommended the proposed changes, which, after adoption by the New Orleans Conference, makes the Atlanta Regulations now read as below: *23c. Each amended paragraph is marked by a star. *24. Those present were: *25. Texas. Houston Board of Health-Dr. J. W. Scott, president; Dr. J. Lavendoce, Dr. R. T. Morris, Dr. W. M. Brumby, Dr. Hiram A. Wood. Galveston Board of Health-Dr. J. F. Y. Paine, Dr. J. D. Skinner. South Texas Medical Association-Dr. B. F. Smart, Dr. J. R. Stuart, Houston; Dr. R. H. Harrison, Columbus; Dr. Frank B. King, Dr. O. L. Norsworthy. *26. Mississippi.-Waveland Board of Health-John A. Rawlins, Peter Helwege. L. H. Fairchild, R. Attaway, John J. Barr, Jules Mazerat. Pass Christian Board of Health--Jas. H. Maury, L. C. Fallon, C. A. Pardue, O. L. Putnam, Wm. T. Hardie. Bay St. Louis Board of Health-Aug. Keller, secretary. *27. Alabama.-Mobile Board of Health-Dr. Rhett Goode, city health officer. Mobile Chamber of Commerce-A. S. Benn, president; E. F. England, seeretary; H. Pillows, C. J. Clarke. *28. Louisiana.--State Board of Health-President, Edmond Souchon, M. D.; secretary, G. Farrar Patton; Dr. R. L. Randolph and Dr. C. A. Gaudet. New Orleans Board of Health-President Quitman Kohnke, M. D. New 7 Orleans Board of Trade--Jos. Kohn, Gus. Lehman, Sr. New Orleans Fruit and Produce Exchange-Charles Roth. Bureau of Freight and Transportation-Ben. H. Helm. New Orleans Steamboat Exchange-Chas. P. Truslow, Geo. H. Lord. New Iberia Board of Health-President A. Duperrier, M. D. St. Mary Parish Board of Health--President C. M. Smith, M. D.; Dr. D. N. Foster. The Railroads-Superintendent W. F. Owen, Southern Pacific. New Orleans--J. G. Kostmayer, Dr. G. Devron, I. W. Ashner. *29. Mexico.-Vera Cruz--Dr. J. J. Burroughs. *30. Marine Hospital Service.-Dr. Jas. A. White, Dr. Jas, A. Nydegger. *31a. Dr. J. W. Scott, of Houston, Tex., was elected president. A committee on publications was appointed by the president, consisting of Dr. Souchon, Dr. White, Mr. Kohn and Dr. Wood. 316. All the amendments were unanimously adopted and recommended to the people. 32. REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF DISINFECTION AND DETENTION STATIONS OR CAMPS DURING THE EXISTENCE OF YELLOW FEVER AT ANY POINT WITHIN OUR BORDERS. 33. General Principles. 34. The regulations are somewhat numerous and exacting, but it is by the strict observance of like regulations that the art of Surgery has accomplished its wonders. 35. In case yellow fever should occur at any point of the Southern States, the most effective method to prevent shotgun quarantines and their disastrous effects upon Commerce is to establish Disinfecting and Detention Stations or Camps on the lines of travel by rail or boat. 36. It is by practical actions that the people will be reassured and not by agreements and persuasion based on words, assurances or legislation. To show the people that all possible care is effectually taken to prevent yellow fever from reaching them is the best and only argument they should yield to, 37. Parties coming from localities infected by yellow fever should not be allowed to enter quarantine localities capable of being infected by yellow fever. unless they have had their persons, clothing, baggage, etc., disinfected as needed, and unless they have remained at the station ten days after such thorough disinfection, and places holding communication with localities under insufficient restrictions may themselves be held in quarantine. 38. These Stations or Camps will be erected by the United States Marine Hospital Service. 39. They will be operated by the United States Marine Hospital Service, 40. The Marine Hospital Service will also be requested at an immediate date to prepare at least four disinfecting plants, including four cylinders for furnishing steam disinfection. 41. Medical Inspectors from interested States and localities will be admitted to the Stations to witness that the regulations are thoroughly complied with. 42. Regulations Applying to Persons, Clothing and Baggage. *43. Persons arriving at the Disinfecting Stations will have their clothing and effects disinfected. |