New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-10-31
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zoe reports twentg.tve new easeg Yester-

stable reports twenty-five new cases yester-
aaay of the horse malady.
CLEVELAND, October 30.-The horse dis
ease spread rapidly to-day. Several livery
stables closed and many Of the express
companies horses are untitled for service.
The horses Of the fire department are
affected. One of the street railroads ran
pne hour this afternoon, and another with
drew their cars at eight o'clock tonight.
Very few fatal cases reported.
New YORK. October 3O-Ine horse dis
ease has appeared at Port Jervis, New
York, especially affecting the horses on the
Delaware and Hudson canal. 1t has also
extended To Columbus, Ohio, where three
cases have occurred.
Oxen have been sent from the interior OF
Sew York to take the place of horses in this
city Weather favorable to-day. One hum
olred deaths were reported yesterday.
Mr.. Bergh announced his determination
pa prevent the working Of affected horses
Several companies have brought suit
against Mr., Bergh for SIS, 900, and praying
injunction against him.
ocean steamers leave to-day only one
2hird loaded. Several sugar refnerB have
stopped, Stable superintendent think that
~orkiDg diseased horses will run the malady
into CHAMBERS. 1t is stated that fifty cows
have died from the horse maIady at East
Orange, New Jersey.
Steamboats, are running to different points
on North and East rivers to accommodate
fravel iinpeded by the withdrawal Cd street
ears and stages.
Ine progress of the horse disease in the
Fire department is most alarming. Out OF
Y4& horses two are well and tbirty-fOur
wholIy unfit for use. None of the animals
have died, but four cases are likely to re-
suit fatally.
Chief Engineer PerIey has ordered firse-
class stC q II fire engine, with selt-prOpelling
attachment from the Amoskeag works at
Manchester New Hampshire. 1t is@xpected
10 arrive tomorrow. This can be run at
She rate OF q mile in three minutes while
she speed can be easily regulated. 1t will
be Kept near fire headquarters, and when
che occurrence Of serious fire in any part
Of the city il reported it will be dispatched
TO the spot.
Six companies have been organized as
hand companies, with their ranks filed by
details from others.
All the old two-wheeled hose carriages
which could be found, have been pressed
into service, and will be attached to en-
gines. Some Of the tenders will be run by
hand
Hundreds Of iOngshoremen are complain
ing that the epidemic has rendered them
Penniess. Some have not obtained oyer
three hours work in q week.
PHILADELPHIA, October 30-R SisiS 60
Nu6 Glphl STABLES III Chulu6n, New 1Gr-
eey, including the horse railway company,
where there are seven horses having the
disease, show total of seventy-four cases.
Besides those, quite large number are re-
ported sick belonging to private individuals.
The horse disease does not appear 10 be
Increasing much in this city. The first
eases are reported improving, and some are
entirely we'll.
The Market street railway company has
Saken off seven cars and the superintendent
admits that Cne-haf the horses are slightly
affected.
In the livery and private stables there is
ID slight increase in the number OF cases to- |
day.
WASHINGTON, October Bottle horse cpl
'femic is fully developed here. The symp- |
tOms shown in other cities are manifested |
ia the condition Of animals owned by pri-
Fate parties.
BALTIMORE, October Soft is estimated
tonight that there are about 1900 cases of
horse disease in the city. 1t prevails in all
livery, express, city car lines and railroad
stables. About thirty cars were withdrawn
from two street car lines to-day. All horses
have been withdrawn as soon as the disease
jS manifested.