New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-09
THE HORSE DISEASE.
IN THIS VICINITY.

Although what is known as the horse disease
has virtually disappeared from the city, fears nov
entertained by many that viii result In other
serious evils Both hat known as CHAMBERS and farcy
have appeared in stables in the city, mostly in
those belonging TO private persons Some OF the Brook
yn horses are also affected aud while 1t is not probable
that the symptoms will spread, should such emer-
gency arise Inconvenience great those now con-
sidered past would be inflicted upon city passengers
The affections alluded said 20 be contagious and
almost ineurable Mr.. Berghs agents and officers are
alive the necessity of strict vigilance in all direc-
tons and both yesterday and Thursday killed num-
Der Of animals exhibiting symptoms Of the diseases.
The veterinary surgeons are in few instances, fearful
of rapid spread OF the diseases but most Of them ap
prehend no great danger. The disease known as the
CHAMBERS usually results a swelling the animals
throat and in the end strangulatOn. The farcy gen.
orally manifests itself by the breaking OF running
the legs of the horse Animals thus deceased
should receive immediate'attentOn.
A report, prepared after careful examination OF
number Of the horses brought 20 the oal dock will ba
submitted to the Board OF Health Wednesday next
b disease a rs shows tsef either by tho horses
coughing slightly, or by purulent discharge from the
toward taking his food. More aggravating symptoms
follow the the pulse becomes more
rapid the respiration is more frequen the horse droop
angud and all over the bOdy the discharge from
the nOsrs increased the air become involved
and the horse grows weaker and weaker with all the
symptoms OF capillary bronchitis frequently pneumonia
fion becomes more noticeable dysentery often follows
and eventually the horse sinks 1t is peculiarly notice
subjected TO any violent exercise and that have been
properly cared for the disease does not prove fatal
The majority Of deaths occur among very old and worn
ont horses which have been In sound condition for
long time The pOstmOrtem examinations reveal evil
the same lung; the larynx and raehea seem
congested, inhaIned and together with the
charge: in fact, the whole mucous membrane
seems involved the various changes The spleen has
ports circulated IN tho present instance the cOna-
ious OF the disease. and its appearance in
care of the suffering horses have Occasoned alarm
but on careful investigation they not TO be well
escaped the disease in any FORM l72s 1884, and 1776
medical authors give account Of disease termed in
nuenZs which epidemic in Europe In this country
there good evidence that the disease has ever be-
and meS in esep mas rsn Ee ny a
evil effects have been experienced from 1t as In the pres
The number OF fatal cases occurring daily cannot
be given, many OF the companies owning animals
stables the oal dock, at the foot West Thirty
eghthst the number OF dead animals received ranges
ELSEWHERE.
CHICAGO, Nov. Notwithstanding the fine
weather OF yesterday which continues to-day there
few horses on the streets this morning. those that
worked yesterday having probably suffered a relapse
The officers the Humane Society appeal TO the citizens
not GO their horses IL they retain any symptoms OF
disease will be almost certain to result In their
death Many deaths occurred, yesterday and II is be-
lie we'd that horses died in the past
Business still much Obstructed by the lack Of trans
pOratOn facilities though great many ox-teams
employed In hauling merchandise.
WASHINGTON, Nov. s-The contractors under the
Board Of Public Works, to-day, put In operation
in the absence OF horses traction steam engines and
rollers for the purpose OF hauling dirt gravel and
stones 10 be used grading streets and alleys One OF
these rollers hauled six large loaded with
gravel with much without leaving impress
sion of the rollers the wooden or concrete pavements
An additional number will DO put In operation to-
In the meantime there seems TO be signs OF
an abatement In the horse disease. All Of the lines OF
street cars have stopped for five days and all the
livery stables still closed Oxen employed by
the business 10 extent and II Is said that
the ocers In town has large which works In the
shafts OF his wagon the same as a horse.
ALBANY Ga, Nov. s-The horse disease has appeared
here confined 10 livery stables At present there
are four cases. Two deaths have occurred.