as well as that done by the Commissioner, were read. On motion of Dr. Stevens the work of the different departments was commended.

The Commissioner reported that the work of the department had increased so rapidly that he found it necessary to have an assistant, and Harold B. Wood, M. D., Dr. P. H., from the University of Pennsylvania, was selected and began work April 14th. On motion of Dr. Pyle, Dr. Wood was confirmed as assistant health commissioner. The salary of Mr. Tolman for the present was fixed at $2200.00 per annum.

A letter was received from the Minnesota board of health, suggesting the establishment of reciprocal relation on terms named in the communication. It was resolved to accept the terms and enter into reciprocity arrangements with Minnesota.

The secretary reported that reciprocity certificates had been granted to the following persons since the last meeting of the Council:

Brooke Dodson, Spencer, W. Va.; Lowell S. Goin, Manilla, Iowa; Sam'l. H. Burton, Parnassus, Va.; Foster C. Howard, Shady Side, Md.; E. B. Dovell, Raleigh, W. Va.; J. L. Haddox, Marsh Fork, W. Va.; W. E. Vest, Meharrin, Va.; Floyd. F. Cobb, Worthington, Pa.: H. A. Porter, Newsome, N. C.; E. L. Caudill, Narrows, Va.; W. S. Crawford, Van Wick, S. C.; N. M. Canter, Baltimore, Md.; G. D. Callahan, Prestonburg, Ky.; A. E. Liggett, Princeton. W. Va.; A. H. S. Rouss, Charles Town, W. Va.; A. T. Von Schulz, Cumberland, Md.; J. N. Barr, Taylorsville, Miss.; H. B. Wood, Topeka, Kan.; J. H. Johnson, Bulger, Pa.; E. K. Bowles, Maidens, Va.; A. Peppas, Wheeling, W. Va.; J. E. Simmons, Huntington, W. Va.; Allen F. Lappa, Graysville, O.; Templeton Adair, Lexington, Va.; Joseph Lipsky, Fleming, Ky.; G. C. Todd, Louisville, Ky.; R. G. Staats, Ironton, O.; Leo Reich, Augusta, Ga.; R. R. Stuart, Pocahontas, Va.

The questions for the next examinations were then selected. Parkersburg was selected as the place for the next examination, the date being Tuesday, Nov. 15th.

Parkersburg, W. Va., Nov. 15th, 1916.

The Public Health Council met in Hotel Chancellor to hold an examination of applicants for licensure. Fourteen applicants were present. After the examination an executive session was held. At the suggestion of Dr. Jepson, the standard birth and death certificates was adopted. The Council also expressed itself as favorable to the enactment of the Model law for the registration of birth and death certificates, and the secretary was requested to send a copy of the law to each member. The Council also expressed itself as favoring the enactment of a law requiring one year of college work in chemistry, physics and biology, in addition to a high school education, prior to matriculation in a medical college.

On motion of the secretary, Dr. Golden was authorized to represent the Council at the next meeting of the Federation of Medical Boards and also the Council on Medical Education to be held in Chicago in February, 1917.

Parkersburg, W. Va., Nov. 28th, 1917. The Public Health Council convened in the assembly room of Hotel Chancellor at 9 A. M., Nov. 28th, as a school of instructions for health

officers. All the members of the Council were present except Dr. Stevens. The following health officers and visitors were present:

M. T. Hoover, Webster county; C. S. Shafer, Taylor county; W. M. Babb, Mineral county; A. L. Grubb, Morgan county; C. L. Rohrbaugh, Belington; S. M. Scott, Terra Alta; Wm. H. Parker, Greenbrier county; M. M. Reppard, Tyler county; J. W. Kidd, Burnsville; E. W. Crooks, Wood county; G. W. Banks, Shepherdstown; L. H. McCuskey, Marshall county; R. W. Love, Hardy county; J. B. Grove, Petersburg; U. W. Showalter, North View; G. S. Gochenour, Moorefield; C. H. McLane, Monongalia county; J. E. Barrows, Ravenswood; C. E. Clay, Martinsburg; J. N. Judy, Grant county; I. C. W. Fling, Pullman; R. E. Davis, Junior; U. L. Dearman, Roane county; M. R. Stone, Parkersburg; M. M. Hoff, Barbour county; J. M. Carney, Wirt county.

Visitors-Dr. W. A. Davis, Chief Statistician Census Bureau, Washington, D. C.; Dr. L. O. Rose, City Bacteriologist, Parkersburg, W. Va.; Mr. M. L. Bonar, State Bacteriologist, Morgantown, W. Va.

Dr. Davis read a paper on "The Model Registration Law." Mr. Mayo Tolman, chief sanitary engineer of the health department, read a paper on "Safe Water Supplies At Low Cost." Mr. Andrew N. Wardle, assistant sanitary engineer, read a paper on "Sewage Disposal As a Health Factor." Dr. Jepson read a paper on "Poliomyelitis and Its Sanitary Control." Dr. L. O. Rose presented a paper entitled "Practical Experience With the Milk Problem." He also demonstrated his method of examining milk and exhibited a model milk can. Dr. F. F. Farnsworth then read a paper, "Relations of Local Health Officers With the State Health Department." The last paper was one by President Golden, entitled "Our Medical Law-Its Evolution and Present Needs." All the papers read were freely discussed. The school of instruction adjourned.

Nov. 29, 1916.

The Council convened in executive session with President Golden in the chair. The secretary presented the grade sheet of the last examination, which showed that the following applicants made the required grade of 80 per cent:

L. J. Bernstein, Sutton, W. Va.; H. G. T. Bieler, Cincinnati, O.; E. E. Clovis, Terra Alta; A. F. Tompkin, Moundsville; J. B. T. Cummins, Hinton; O. H. Jennings, Williamson; Thos. J. Kemp, Washington, D. C.; Paul M. Kyle, Clarksburg: Kenneth McCullough, Baltimore, Md.; Nathan Poliokoff, Kitzmiller, Md.; J. T. Shelburne, Christiansburg, Va.; Alfred C. Taylor, Bayard, W. Va.

The secretary was instructed to issue certificates to the successful candidates.

Reciprocity certificates have been issued to the following applicants since our last meeting:

C. W. Myers, Baltimore, Md.; F. D. Marcum, Torchlight, Ky.; C. L. Ruggles, Cleveland, Ohio; Jas. A. Lewis, Richmond, Va.; James J. Philips, Tarbora, N. C.; Jos. L. McSparran, Graham, Va.

On motion of Dr. Pyle a legislative committee composed of Drs. Golden,

Farnsworth and Jepson was appointed with authority to make all changes in the Model Law by them deemed necessary, and to prepare all other medical and public health legislation, and make every effort to have it enacted by the next legislature. The committee was also authorized to visit the capitol during the session of the legislature in the interest of public health and medical legislation.

A resolution was adopted appropriating $300 annually to aid in the support of the Trachoma hospital at Welch, W. Va.

Morgantown, W. Va., January 11, 1917.

The Public Health Council was convened in special session at Hotel Madeira for the purpose of investigating the Hygienic Laboratory and later visit the tuberculosis sanitarium at Terra Alta, W. Va. Present: Drs. Golden, Robins, Pyle, Farnsworth and Jepson. Dr. Golden made a full statement as to the outbreak of infantile paralysis that began in Elkins on December 15th, and stated that to date about 50 cases have occurred, with nine deaths. After a full discussion the following resolution was, on motion of Dr. Jepson, adopted:

RESOLVED:-That cases of infantile paralysis be quarantined for six weeks from the inception of the disease, and where death occurs, the house shall be quarantined for two weeks after the death.

On motion of Dr. Robins it was resolved that we advise that the Elkins school be opened to the senior class on the 16th inst., and to the other classes on the 23rd, unless conditions arise in the meantime to render a later opening of the schools, advisable, which point is to be determined by Dr. Golden. In view of the prevalence of poliomyelitis in several cities in the northern part of the state, it was resolved that the president of the Council be authorized to call a meeting of the health officers at such time and place as he may deem necessary.

The Commissioner was instructed to notify the health officers that the authority to impose inter-city quarantine resides only in the office of the health commissioner, and that they cannot legally impose quarantine without conferring with him.

Dr. Jepson was excused to meet an engagement at Fairmont occasioned by the existence of poliomyelitis in that city. The other members proceeded to the medical building of the University and in company with Dr. Simpson, director, Mr. Cook, chemist, and Mr. Bonar, bacteriologist, proceeded to investigate the hygienic laboratory. While the laboratory was found in fairly good condition, there were certain defects that need correction, and Dr. Simpson was directed to adjust the matter. Notification being received from Mr. Bonar that he would not be available for next year, a committee was appointed and empowered to employ a medical man as pathologist and bacteriologist, and competent chemist, the former to be chief of the laboratory. The meeting then adjourned, Drs. Farnsworth and Pyle to visit the sanitarium at Terra Alta the next day.

Charleston, W. Va., May 9th, 1917.

The Public Health Council met with the health officers of the state as a school of instruction in the assembly room of the Hotel Kanawha at 9:30 A. M., all the members of the Council, except Dr. Davidson being present, and also the following health officers:

Dr. M. T. Hoover, Webster county; Dr. John C. Hupp, Ohio county; Dr. J. W. Rife. Wayne county; Dr. W. T. W. Dye, Calhoun county; Dr. H. G. Camper, McDowell county; Dr. E. E. Fankhauser, Wetzel county; Dr. L. N. Yost, Marion county; Dr. O. L. Aultz, Kanawha county; Dr. J. M. Miller, Jefferson county; Dr. J. W. Shull, Hampshire county; Dr. H. Lon Carter, Boone county; Dr. W. H. Parker, Greenbrier county; Dr. H. B. Lawson, Logan county; Dr. Oceola Dyer. Pendelton county; Dr. E. W. Crooks, Wood county; Dr. C. S. Shafer, Taylor county; Dr. A. G. Rutherford, Mingo county; Dr. E. J. Grose, Fayette county; Dr. H. V. Varner, Harrison county; Dr. J. W. Kidd, Burnsville; Dr. W. H. Burgess, Williamson, Dr. J. H. Sutherland, St. Albans; Dr. Geo. M. Hamilton, Weston: Dr. Albert E. Nolte, Benwood; Robt. E. Wriston, Beckley; H. M. Coleman, Matewan; H. W. Daniels, Elkins; B. L. Liggett, Mill Creek; J. B. Payne, Stealey Heights; G. W. Banks, Shepherdstown; J. J. Pittman, Charleston; C. E. Clay, Martinsburg; Eugene Davis, Charleston; Geo. L. Pence. Bower; J. E. McDonald, Logan; J. R. Vermillion, Princeton; J. C. Frazier, Buffalo; C. A. Willis, Broad Oaks; S. B. Johnson, Franklin; J. N. Fadeley, Pt. Pleasant; E. E. McElfresh, Pt. Pleasant; W. B. Richardson, Parkersburg; U. G. Arnett, Henderson; J. W. Hopkins, Fayetteville. The following visitors were also present:

Frof. Chas. K. Mills, M. D., Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Balduin Lucke, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. J. P. Leake, past assistant surgeon U. S. Public Health Service; Dr. C. R. Weirich, epidemiologist, Wellsburg, W. Va.; Dr. L. O. Rose, city chemist, Parkersburg, W. Va.; Mr. Andrew N. Wardle, assistant engineer, state health department, Charleston; Dr. H. B. Wood, Asst. Health Commissioner, Charleston, W. Va.

The procedings were opened by an address by His Excellency, Governor Cornwell, which dealt largely with the possible duties of health officers as a result of the war situation. The address made a decided impression and was greatly appreciated.

The following program was then carried out:

"The Evolution of Medical Legislation in West Virginia," by Dr. W. W. Golden, president State Public Health Council.

"Opportunities for Part-Time Health Officers," by Dr. W. T. Henshaw, member State Public Health Council.

"The Problem of Clean Milk," by Dr. L. O. Rose, city bacteriologist of Parkersburg.

"Poliomyelitis-A General Clinical Review," by Dr. S. L. Jepson, State Health Commissioner.

"Experimental and Laboratory Investigations of Acute Anterior Polio

myelitis," by Profs. C. K. Mills and Allen J. Smith, and Drs. John Kolmer and Balduin Lucke. Read by Dr. Lucke.

"Our Studies and Views of the West Virginia Winter Epidemic of Poliomyelitis," by Dr. J. P. Leake, past assistant surgeon U. S. Public Health Service.

"Some Observations Concerning the Winter Epidemic of Poliomyelitis in West Virginia," by Dr. C. R. Weirich, director of division of preventable diseases.

The papers were freely discussed and the meeting was voted a very profitable one. A recess was then taken.

May 10, 1917.

The Public Health Council met in executive session at 9:00 A. M., all the members being present except Dr. Davidson, Dr. W. T. Henshaw, the new member meeting with the Council for the first time. Dr. Farnsworth, chairman of the committee on laboratory, reported that the committee had employed Dr. Lederer as director of the laboratory, and chief bacteriologist and pathologist, at a salary of $2700 per year, his duties to begin Sept. 1st. The report was ordered received and filed and the appointment of Dr. Lederer was confirmed.

The report of the committee on the tuberculosis sanitarium was presented by Dr. Pyle, chairman, and is as follows:

To the Public Health Council.

GENTLEMEN: We, the committee appointed to inspect the state sanitarium at Terra Alta, arrived at the institution on the morning of January 12th, and proceeded to inspect the building and surroundings. We found everything in good conditions and desire to commend Dr. Clovis, the superintendent, for the efficient manner in which he takes care of the institution in its present crowded condition. We recommend the erection of an administration building, and also and especially we recommend the immediate construction of a hospital of sufficient capacity to take care of emergency cases.

The report was ordered recorded on the minutes and a copy to be sent to the Board of Control. Dr. Golden, chairman of the committee on legislation, presented his report under the title "The Evolution of Medical Legislation in West Virginia." It was received and ordered printed in the annual report of the Department. The Commissioner was directed to formulate a rule for the control of the bottled water industry as advised by chief engineer, Mr. Tolman.

With a view to avoiding future possible misunderstandings, the following resolutions offered by Dr. Farnsworth were unanimously adopted:

1. The Commissioner of Health will be the chief executive of his own office. He may select and equip such offices as he may desire, and may employ such assistants as he may deem necessary as the law provides.

2. It is assumed that the Commissioner will keep expenditures well within the available appropriation, and the Council will not interfere with the management of his office and staff unless its expenses so far exceed the available funds that other parts of the health work are in danger of being curtailed.