The New York herald., 1873-10-12
The Disease in Memphis.

Adelne Brown, James Grimm.
The Disease In Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. IL, 1873.
There is no apparent abatement OF yellow fever
here. On the contrary, the number Of new cases
reported daily, gives evidence that it is the in
crease. The doctors say that the recent frost had
beneficial effect that will develop,
but as yet the mortuary lists are alarm
ing. The Relief Committees are daily in re-
ceipt OF liberal contributions from every part
oil the country, and are busiy engaged in properly
dispensing aid to the afflicted and distressed The
demand for nurses is yet greater than the supply,
and Mobile and New Orleans are being drawn upon
and are supplying additional details. The disease
is not confined to any particular locality, although
the original seat of the plague, Happy Hollow, Is
carefully avoided and IS being thoroughly over
hauled and disnfected by the Board of Health.
The Howard Citizens Relief the Odd Fellows
the Masons, the Germans and all other relief as
sociatons actively engaged in the work of ad-
ministering to the sick and providing for the dis
tressed, the chiel and most difficult part of their
task being to provide temporary homes for the
great number OF helpless children made orphans
by the terrible ravages OF the fever. AS yet all
have been provided for to limited extent; but as
| each day increases the number the means at hand
are necessarily diminished, and what the result
will be in another eek is beyond present calcula-
tion
The Masons of Memphis are in financial distress
on account Of the heavy expenses they have in-
Cured during the epidemic. They have buried
twenty of their number in the last two weeks, and
have now on hand 1ity-two cases. Their expenses
are over $500 day. They have received remit
tances from a lew other cities but not sufficient to
meet their necessities. Lodges and Masons can
remit TO A. j. Wheeler, Secretary Of the Masonic
Rnlia pard who will nll fnn1 yn1 fnr
the distressed belonging to the craft.
The Waltham Infrmary, under the management
| of the Howard Association, with DR.. Luke p
Blackburn in charge, is doing good work, but few
fatal cases occurring in proportion to the number
OF patients received.
| Mrs. General w. j. Smith and Messrs c. Canning
| Smith and James B. Lawrence are among the new
| cases reported to-day. Large gangs OF laborers
were on the streets day, with brooms scrapers,
shovels and CARTS and, as far as they progressed,
| the pavements look as clean as new pin, but
| smell greatly OF disnfection.
The fever RACES with undated malignity and
no hopes entertained of it's early disappear
ance. Many citizens left yesterday and more will
follow to-day. The total contributions received by
the Howard Association to-day amount to SASS.
The daily expenses OF the Association are
$1,000, and this amount is being hourly increased
by extended operations in behalf of the suffering
people. There is great destituton among the
poor. and all kinds Of contributions prove
most acceptable in this state Of affairs.
Various benevolent associations of the city are
actively engaged in relieving the sufferings of the
sick, many of whom depend upon such charity for
food and medical attendance.
Colonel .. Bannon. Inspector of the new Board
OF Health, is strenuously engaged IN cleaning
the streets and will commence disnfecting
the city as soon carbolic acid can be
had abroad. To-day only ten gallons were
to be had in the city and orders
by telegraph has been sent TO various cities to Sc
cure prompt assignment of this desired material.
The following scircular is issued by President
Longstef OF the Howard Association.
OFFICE OF THE HOWARD AssooIArroN,(
We return our heartfelt thanks to our sister
cities ana towns for the bounteous aid extended
to In this hour OF sadness and death.
From Boston to san Francisco; from Lans-
ing TO New Orleans; from almost every hamlet in
the land and even from 1aron Old England
has come such evidences OF sympathy as to make
our hearts overflow. with gratitude, bind
dearest OF The fever still continues Its march
among us increasing day by day, taking rich and
poor. God only knows M when ana where u wiz
meet our wants, and we feel assured that all the
aid we need will be forthcoming. Respectinlly
yours, A. ID. LONGSTAFF.
There have been over 800 applications to the ST.
Peters Orphan Asylum by orphans made by the
ravages OF the fever. The Sisters provided for as
many as they were able, but were forced to turn
many away unprovided for.
The following touching appeal will appear in the
papers OF this city tomorrow morning.
To THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARs OF THE UNITED
STATES
In this our dire extremity, any relief you can
contribute VIII be thankfully received: a.rru
+. c., pro tenl Cyrine Com. No 4. George Mel
lersh, G. G.
state OF Tennessee.
Three Additional Deaths i'm Montg tgomery.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. IL 1873.
There were three deaths from yellow fever here
within the past twenty four hours. The deaths
to-day and Friday are or old cases and are attrib
uted to the cold weather.
Yellow Fever in Arkansas.
LITTLE ROCK, Oct. IL, 1873.
Two fatal eases OF yellow fever were reported
yesterday at ore Argento town, opposite Little
Rock. A quarantine is to be established
Aid from Louisville.
LOUISVILLE KY, Oct. IL, 1873.
The contributions from this city for the relief OF
Memphis and shreveport foot up an aggregate OF
$4,000 and subscriptions arc still going on.
Contributions for Memphis from Omaha.
OMAHA, Neb Oct II, 1878.
The citizens OF this place to-day contributed and
forwarded several one hundred in aid of the Mem
phis sufferers.
The DAD Fellows OF this city have also forwarded
donations to u considerable amount TO the same
place.
More Aid for the Memphis and shrcvc-
port Sufferers.
RICHMOND, Va. Oct. IL, 1873