JPfedral Jjteujjs. Cholera AT Ghazipur.?Cholera in an epidemic form is reported from the Ghazipur and Ballia distucts. Enteric Fever at Cherat.?Enteric fever has lately made ita appearance in the ordinarily healthy little hill station of Cherat. Dr. Comins' Report on Emigration Coolies.?Dr. Comins' report on his recent deputation to the West Indian Colonies which employ Indian labour is almost completed. It will be illustrated by maps of the Colonies. The Benares Water-Works.?His Highness the Maha* raja of Dumraon has, through the Kasi Ganga Prasadini Sabha, given a donation of five thousand rupees towards the
Benares water and
drainage
works.
224
INDIAN MEDICAL GAZETTE.
The Water-Supply of Simla,?The result of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab holding a Committee meeting is that the water-works question is now settled, and operations will be carried out at once.
Dr. Harvey in Kashmir.?Dr. Harvey has completed his investigation into the causes of the epidemic, and goes to Gulmarg to consult with the Resident as to the measures to prevent future outbreaks. Cholera in the Barracks of 21st Fusiliers.? Cholera has appeared in the barracks of the 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers at Peshawar. There were five cases and one death among the soldiers. Relief Works in the Deccan.?The latest famine reports show 7,000 persons on relief works in the Southern Mahratha country and the Deccan. The gx*ain supply is
sufficient everywhere but at Satara, where ii is Cholera prevails in 31 villages.
middling.
Cholera among the Gurkhas.?The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Gurkha Rifles, has been compelled to move into camp in the hills beyond Almora on account of cholera. Up to the 25th ultimo there had been nearly fifty seizures and over
thirty deaths.
A Military Station Hospital for Madras.?It has been finally decided to erect a Military Station Hospital for Madras on a site near Cupid's Bow to the South-East of the Fort. This is intended solely for the temporary accommodation of patients, the Military Hospital proper being transferred to Punamalli.
Quarantine at Murree?The Rawal Pindi Military authorities have strongly urged on His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief the advisability of establishing a species of quarantine at Murree, particularly against Kashmiri coolies, a more than usually large influx of whom into that station is feared. Cholera among the Afghan Troops.?Cholera is still prevalent among the Afghan troops at Asmar ; and BJarfat Jang, a native physician of Sadin, an independent territory on the Peshawar frontier, has gone to Asmar, at the request of General Ghulam Haider, to treat the numer-
ous cases
which
occur
daily.
Bangalore Water-Supply.? The Bangalore papers report that a sum of Rs. 9,72,000 has been provided in the Military Works Budget Estimate for the year 1892-93, on account of the
Bangalore. Water-supply,
and that of this
sum half-a-lakh has been allotted for expenditure during this year.
Compulsory Vaccination in Japan.?The local authorities in one prefecture of Japan have appropriated the sum of 4,996 yen to be used for prevention of small-pox principally for public vaccination. The Governor has
issued a proclamation years of age should be
ordering that all persons vaccinated, and that the
under forty vaccination
should be repeated if it did not take the first time.
Dr. King on the Flora of the Malay Peninsula.? Dr. King, Superintendent of the Royal Botanic Garden, Cal" cutta, contributes a further instalment of Materials for a Flora of the Malay Peninsula" to the Journal of the Bengal Asiatic Society. The paper, which comprises 130 pages, deals with the natural family of Anonaceas. The arrangement adopted is, for the most part, that of Sir Joseph Hooker's " Flora of British India." The Medical College Hospital.?A much-felt want has been met by Dr. Birch, the Principal of the Medical College Hospital. Hitherto in an urgent case in which a medical consultation was deemed necessary, the Doctors had to assemble at the bed of the patient and diagnose the case. At the instance of Dr. Birch a room is now being constructed at the entrance of the hospital building, which, When completed, will be used as a consulting-room.
[July
1892.
Assault on Dr. Chadwick:.?A Pariah cook, in the of Surgeon-Captain J. Chadwick, has been sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment by Colonel Magrath, District Magistrate of Bangalore, for assaulting his master on the 6th instant. Dr. Chadwick dismissed the defendant from his employ, and told him to come for his wages on the 8th. The defendant left the house, but soon after returned, and while the complainant was seated in an easy chair, throttled him, struck him a blow on the face, and ran away.
employ
Cholera at Zaila.?The Political Resident at Aden telegraphs to the Bombay Government that cholera continues at Zaila, is bad at Bulhar, and is suspected at Berbera. Egypt has imposed quarantine on arrivals from Aden to Babelmandeb, and the African coast, and from Suakim to Guardufui. Similar quarantine has been imposed at Aden. One hospital assistant has been sent to Zaila already. The hospital assistant at Bulhar is reported to be sick. The Medical authorities advice that two good men be sent to Aden at once as a reserve. Death
of
Surgeon-Major
D.
Kearney.?After
a
lingering illness, Surgeon-Major Daniel Kearney (of the retired list), died at his residence, Richmond Town, Bangalore, at the age of sixty-three years, from a stroke of paralysis. The deceased gentleman originally belonged to the Subordinate Medical Department, and in 1856 he served with the force under Captain Moore, Her Majesty's 35th Foot, in the Zonuzafun District, against the insurgent Minloung. He then proceeded to England, and competed for the Indian Medical Service, and in 1860 was appointed an Assistant Surgeon, and posted to do duty in the General Hospital, Madras. After completing eighteen years' service he retired on 1st July 1878, with the rank of SurgeonMajor, and settled in Bangalore.
Benares water and
drainage
works.
224
INDIAN MEDICAL GAZETTE.
The Water-Supply of Simla,?The result of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab holding a Committee meeting is that the water-works question is now settled, and operations will be carried out at once.
Dr. Harvey in Kashmir.?Dr. Harvey has completed his investigation into the causes of the epidemic, and goes to Gulmarg to consult with the Resident as to the measures to prevent future outbreaks. Cholera in the Barracks of 21st Fusiliers.? Cholera has appeared in the barracks of the 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers at Peshawar. There were five cases and one death among the soldiers. Relief Works in the Deccan.?The latest famine reports show 7,000 persons on relief works in the Southern Mahratha country and the Deccan. The gx*ain supply is
sufficient everywhere but at Satara, where ii is Cholera prevails in 31 villages.
middling.
Cholera among the Gurkhas.?The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Gurkha Rifles, has been compelled to move into camp in the hills beyond Almora on account of cholera. Up to the 25th ultimo there had been nearly fifty seizures and over
thirty deaths.
A Military Station Hospital for Madras.?It has been finally decided to erect a Military Station Hospital for Madras on a site near Cupid's Bow to the South-East of the Fort. This is intended solely for the temporary accommodation of patients, the Military Hospital proper being transferred to Punamalli.
Quarantine at Murree?The Rawal Pindi Military authorities have strongly urged on His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief the advisability of establishing a species of quarantine at Murree, particularly against Kashmiri coolies, a more than usually large influx of whom into that station is feared. Cholera among the Afghan Troops.?Cholera is still prevalent among the Afghan troops at Asmar ; and BJarfat Jang, a native physician of Sadin, an independent territory on the Peshawar frontier, has gone to Asmar, at the request of General Ghulam Haider, to treat the numer-
ous cases
which
occur
daily.
Bangalore Water-Supply.? The Bangalore papers report that a sum of Rs. 9,72,000 has been provided in the Military Works Budget Estimate for the year 1892-93, on account of the
Bangalore. Water-supply,
and that of this
sum half-a-lakh has been allotted for expenditure during this year.
Compulsory Vaccination in Japan.?The local authorities in one prefecture of Japan have appropriated the sum of 4,996 yen to be used for prevention of small-pox principally for public vaccination. The Governor has
issued a proclamation years of age should be
ordering that all persons vaccinated, and that the
under forty vaccination
should be repeated if it did not take the first time.
Dr. King on the Flora of the Malay Peninsula.? Dr. King, Superintendent of the Royal Botanic Garden, Cal" cutta, contributes a further instalment of Materials for a Flora of the Malay Peninsula" to the Journal of the Bengal Asiatic Society. The paper, which comprises 130 pages, deals with the natural family of Anonaceas. The arrangement adopted is, for the most part, that of Sir Joseph Hooker's " Flora of British India." The Medical College Hospital.?A much-felt want has been met by Dr. Birch, the Principal of the Medical College Hospital. Hitherto in an urgent case in which a medical consultation was deemed necessary, the Doctors had to assemble at the bed of the patient and diagnose the case. At the instance of Dr. Birch a room is now being constructed at the entrance of the hospital building, which, When completed, will be used as a consulting-room.
[July
1892.
Assault on Dr. Chadwick:.?A Pariah cook, in the of Surgeon-Captain J. Chadwick, has been sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment by Colonel Magrath, District Magistrate of Bangalore, for assaulting his master on the 6th instant. Dr. Chadwick dismissed the defendant from his employ, and told him to come for his wages on the 8th. The defendant left the house, but soon after returned, and while the complainant was seated in an easy chair, throttled him, struck him a blow on the face, and ran away.
employ
Cholera at Zaila.?The Political Resident at Aden telegraphs to the Bombay Government that cholera continues at Zaila, is bad at Bulhar, and is suspected at Berbera. Egypt has imposed quarantine on arrivals from Aden to Babelmandeb, and the African coast, and from Suakim to Guardufui. Similar quarantine has been imposed at Aden. One hospital assistant has been sent to Zaila already. The hospital assistant at Bulhar is reported to be sick. The Medical authorities advice that two good men be sent to Aden at once as a reserve. Death
of
Surgeon-Major
D.
Kearney.?After
a
lingering illness, Surgeon-Major Daniel Kearney (of the retired list), died at his residence, Richmond Town, Bangalore, at the age of sixty-three years, from a stroke of paralysis. The deceased gentleman originally belonged to the Subordinate Medical Department, and in 1856 he served with the force under Captain Moore, Her Majesty's 35th Foot, in the Zonuzafun District, against the insurgent Minloung. He then proceeded to England, and competed for the Indian Medical Service, and in 1860 was appointed an Assistant Surgeon, and posted to do duty in the General Hospital, Madras. After completing eighteen years' service he retired on 1st July 1878, with the rank of SurgeonMajor, and settled in Bangalore.
