Abstract
It is not often that a railroad surgeon is called upon to speak before you upon matters pertaining to public health. Yet, in this particular, we are not to judge the future by the past. This is truly the era of preventive medicine, because we find not only all branches of medicine battling against every scourge, but the public in general has its thoughts set on the laws which are apt to conduce to good health. It would seem that, at last, the laity has commenced to appreciate the meaning of the old adage: Health is Public Wealth. In the revolution that is now taking place in scientific and social circles to promote the health of the people it behooves the railway surgeons, and railway officials to pause for a moment as to their duties and capabilities. To remain inactive in matters of this kind will be considered criminal
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