The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-11-08
THE HORSE E7IDEMIC.
The Stables of New York Reduced 70 MAI
moth Equine Manufacturers o. tho
Nalady In Other Cities.S

The Stables of New York Reduced 70 Mao-
moth Equine Observation-Disclosures Of the
Nalady in Other Cities.i
At NEW YORK. /
New York, Oct. 27.-The horse epidemic
continues to spread. Nearly all the horses in
the city are suffering from the disease. It 10
estimated that not less than 10000 in the
city and vininity are affected BY it. The
street-car companies, some Of the livery
stable proprietors, and many of tho down
town merchants, are still working their dis
eased horses, and in all these cases signs OF
fatality are becoming more alarming. Most
of the omnibus companies have suspended,
and there is not one-tenth the usual number
to send the baggage of departing patrons,
and many trunks of newly.arrived persons
are piled at the railway stations. At least
900 cars have been Withdrawn from the city
railroad lines. In this branch alone the dis-
ease throws q thousand men ont of work.
The hackmen nave almost tripled their fares
for passengers, in utter violation Of law, and
refuse to carry those that refuse to pay IL
legal rates. A novel sight was furnished
this afternoon by some men dragging loaded
wagons, while others pushed behind. Tho
loss to the business community already is
said to be very heavy, and will reach hum
uIcu vi thtuoduuo VI III n sh0 -piAbA
cipal piers the freight is piled up for a
of means to remove it. The steamer India,
which arrived Fiday, has not yet commenced
to discharge her cargo.
New YORk, Oct. 29.-The horse disease
shows no abating signs, but it is thought
that the crisis has been reached. Oxen have
been introduced as a substitute for horses
by some firms. Many street-car lines have
stopped running care. Many deaths are &C.
curing. 1t is thought that within . day or
two there will be a total stoppage of all pub
lie means of conveyance. In Williamsburg
and Newark all the street-car lines have
stopped. Many oxen are being used on
Broadway, and create quite q sensation. The
street railway companies have been author
lied to use dummy engines. In Brookly the
disease shows no abatement, and business 10
seriously interrupted.
NEW YORK, Oct. 3O.-The epidemic here
has reached such q pitch that facilities for
city trade have been lcssened ev or one-half.
Many cases are provi ing fatal, over 200
deaths having been reported yesterday. Tho
carrying trade continues to suffer, and some
branches of business are at stand-still. The
streets present a spectacle Of wretched-
looking, lettering horses, dragging terribly
overiaden Ears and vehicles. Along the
docks piles of freight remain unremoved.
Agents at the different piers say the goods
are rottins, and before there can be any
possibility of their removal will DO useless.
A large number of South American ponies
arrived yesterday in perfect health, and %
day half of them exhibit symptoms of the
disorder. There is no probability of the use
of dummy engines, as they can hsfdly be
procured before the horses recover. The
European steamers find it impossible 10 dis
charge and receive their cargoes, and will
hn AaSoyrnl rna~v lav. -
Several leading physicians give it as their
opinion that the disease will soon attack
man. A few stable-men in Brooklyn arc
already said to have been attacked BY the
malady.
BosroN, Oct. 27.-The disease has acquired
great prevalence, and business streets, ex-
cept for the crowd of pedestrians, wear q
Sabbatn-day appearance. In many instances
oxen are substituted for horses in haul
ing heavy freight. Nearly all tho strcet-cars
have been withdrawn, and all the various
departments Of business requiring horses are
at q stand-stll, and suffering much in conse-
Hand-carts arc in demand, and
numerous:wsgons are drawn by men. Russell
White, the driver Of engine No. 4, while at
tending to his hcrses to-day, was suddenly
taken with the disease and conveyed TO his
home. He had all the symptoms of the dis
ease-coughing, running at the nose and
eyes, and general feverishness and debility.
Bosros, Oct. 2s.-There is no statement in
the epidemic. A number of oxcn from the |
country have been engaged. MAJ power 10
also utilized. Horse-car travel 10 partially |
this morning, four horses being put |
to each car. Some OF the South Boston cars
are being drawn by conductors and drivers. |
0Da of tho South R0stou hpyaor.p. hss rr.J> l
a trip drawn by employees Of the company, |
fare rs cents. The car is being we'll patron
lied.
BosToN, Oct. 30.-The horse distemper has |
taken a favorable turn, and an improvement
is reported in nearly all the cases under |
treatment. A few street-cars continue to |
run.
1T ROCHESTER.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Oct. 27.-The horse cpl
demic is prevailing TO an alarming extent. |
The streets are deserted by horses, aud wsg-
ons and carts drawn by men are plenty. |
The express companies announce that NO
more goods will be received, and tho rail- |
road companies cannot deliver freight. Many
boats on the Erie canal nave tied up, and
yearly every craft has sick horses.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Oct. 29.-Ninety-6ve |
per cent. of the horses here ara affected. |
Less than q dozen have died, and some have
recovered. One-third Of the canal horses arc
suffering. The fire steamers are run by hand,
all the animals being Frustrated.
AT DETROIT.
DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 27.-The horse dis
ease is raging here, and a large number of
horses are affected. The street cars on four
lines have been withdrawn.
AT LockroRr.
LocKroRr, N. Y, Oct, 27.-There is no
in the horse epidemic here, and
here is a general depression Of business in
consequence.
AT SYRACUSE.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Oct. 27.-The epidemic
s spreading rapidly, and nearly every
'quine In this city is affected. Two street.