0.S.«D.H.P.5. 
23. There have been no epidemics among the troops. 
There is an epidemic of small pox at Tuguegarao,Cagayan,at the 
present time among the natives. 
24. The fatigue duty in nearly all the posts is limited to the 
proper policing of the garrisons and is made as light as the exigencies 
of the service wili permit;in a majority of places,three hours from 11 
A»M*unoil 2 P.M.is given as the resting time,and a respite from the hea 
and it is recommened that this rule be made universal* 
25. Hand grenades are supplied to all hospitals,and in wooden build¬ 
ings,would be of service,but a great many of the hospitals are built 
of nipa,and in these,hand grenades are useless,as they cannot be 
broken on the material from which these houses are constructed. 
Pire buckets filled with water is the principal method used,and 
is satisfactory in most cases. 
There has been very little loss by fire. 
# 26. The cooking has been well done in some instances,andfairly well 
in all ,but there is considerable waste,and unpalatable and indigest— 
able food served,on account of lack of cooks who understand the hand¬ 
ling of the Army ration. 
The supply has been good ahd abundant,except during short periods 
in the rainy season,when it could not be transported. 
28. The furniture in the hospitals consists of practically every — 
thing in that line on the supply table of the Medical Department,ex¬ 
cept desks,revolving chairs,cabinets for blanks and extension dining 
tables,and it is impracticable td furnish these articles at present, 
owing to difficulty of transportation. 
29. Gardens have been tried at a few hospitals but have never been 
a success,owing to lack of experience in the cultivation of vegetables 
in a tropical climate. 
