New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-01
PRoGREss or THE DISEASE ELsEwHERp.

PROGRESS OF THE DISEASE ELSEWHERE.
CHICAGO, Oct. 31.-There seems to BIO no
longer any doubt that the disease reached this
city, and that several hundred horses are already af
fectod Every pTecHutOn Is being taken TO prevent lS
spread.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3i.-Two OF the morning papers 70
late tho result OF inquiries at railroad express and Nv
cry stables and the conclusion reached is that 40 or 80
horses have symptoms OF the horse epidemic; WINE
another morning paper the reporter Of which visited
numerous stables says veterinary surgeons are not az
tending any horses the city suffering from the disease
and furthermore, they do not believe there Is case IN
at this season. and many owners and those who have
horses IN care express fears that their animals VIII %
attacked by the disease aud are taking precautions h
cordingly.
BosToS Oct sl.-The fatality arising from the horse
epidemic ia considerably the increase In Boston, the
deaths averaging from % TO 30 daily. Very few new
reported and many among the earliest ATTACHED
appear be recovering but the scarcity Of horses ut for
work continues greatly 70 ncommode business ana tayei
with small hopes OF Improvement Tor SONIC tne W ooo'
PHILADELPHIA, Oct S1.-The cases OF horse disease
number GOO In this city and In Camden. No deaths
are reported. The Marketst. line has withdrawn
two additional cars. Tho other lines running the
usual number OF cars large NUMBER OF nurses III pr
vate stables are affected.
NORFOLK, Va oct s1-The horse malady has up
peared here and In Portsmouth, Notwithstanding the Wig
orous OF the city authorities TO prevent Its In
PRODUCTION by infected horses from other places Two
horses have died from the disease and others are re-
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OswRGo, Oct 31.-Thero is no improvement In the
horse epidemic Another tug has been chartered 10 tow
boats on the canal making three In ALL Most OF the
horses connected with the railroad and coal companies
also affected.
ALBANY, oct. 91The horse disease prevails here yet,
and oxen and aboring men brought into in draw
ing wagons.
PoUGHKEEPsTE Oct. 31.-The horse disease Ia spread
Ing rapidly in this vicinity and it has appeared In
the city railroad stables 1t ia expected that all but the
Vassar College and depot line will be hauled of tO-mOr
Morgan l.. Motifs stock stables are Affected ana
sometime horses are Sick
PITTSBURGH Oct. 31-Twenty-one cases OF the horse
plague reported in livery stable here to-day No
others are yet Of The appearance OF the disease
causes considerable excitement 1t feared that the
manufacturing interests may suffer seriously.
LEWISTON, Me-, Oct. 31.-The horse disease seems to
be assuming more severe type here to-day. Five
deaths reported thus far Nearly all the horses here
and in the vicinity are affected. although majority
Of cases they appear to be doing well.
BANGOR, Oct. 31Six deaths from the horse disease
reported here since last night being the first fatal
cases since the disease broke out.
MANCHESTER, N H, Oct. Sl-The horse disease pre-
walls generally throughout this city. and threatens TO
interfere seriously with business Hundreds OF horses
in the public and private stables suffering although
the disease has not yet assumed dangerous form.
CINCINNATI, Oct 31RepOrts Of the appearance of the
horse disease in this city have been circulated within
she past few days. but they have proved utterly ground
less.