The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-18

decrease IN the number OF new cases u greatly
owing to want OF material The number OF deaths
is fearful to contemplate; the mortality 10 beyond
precedent, and 1t looks as though but compare
got about while some linger along between LIE and
death. In some few instances whole families have
been swept out OF existence IN the short space Of
OF one week. The sudden change in the weather
last Sunday night sent scores to their beds, which
accounts 0r tns large numOer OF intermenss 10 the
New Orleans physicians they
DROPPED OFF LIKE SHEEP
dying with the rot Medical treatment OF the most
skifu kind does not appear to do any good in
great many cases, Whereas in many Others the
DEATH Our stores are ali closed and ali our dwell
ing houses turned into hospitals In fact, Shreve-
port is one great hospital; one great charnel
The Times publishes death record. That jour
nal says:-"Tne number of interments since the
LIST Of September sums up 226 the number Of sick is
estimated variously at from 500 to $780,"
The cotton brokers Will telegraph their contribu-
tons by money order through the Howard Associa-
ton OF New Orleans
The General Superintendent of the Western
Onion Telegraph Company at Louisville telegraphs
President orion to-day as folows:-
LOUISVILLE KY, Sept. II, 1879
Hon. WIN. ORION President, New York -
The Howard Association reports "a deaths
at shreveport for the twenty-four hours ending
nlx O'Clock yesterday and 22O since September !.
There appears to be no attainment of the disease,
except from want Of subjects; We have two oper.
One, at Pensacola who has recently had the fever,
win 60 necessary.
Latest About the Plague in Shreveport.
SHREVEPORT, La, Sept II, 1873.
There seems to be some decrease IN the number
OF new cases In the thicky settled portion Of the
city to-day, but an increase in the suburbs,
where there has been but few cases
heretofore. The following is list
OF interments to-day REV. Father J. Pierce,
John Jackson (colored) two unknown white men,
James lilly, Mrs. Harriet We'll. John Pierson
(colored), B. Washington tcolored), F. F.
Riley, E. L. Molensky James Rigby, Maggie
Wierghmau, Mrs. R. E. Lundy Tyler (colored),
Mrs. BROOKS, Mrs. Walker, John g. IIill, MIR. Com.
STOCK Rev. 7. W. Halstead. John Holoman.
The Yellow Fever In Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Sept II, 1873.
The Board Of Health reports eleven deaths to.
day, nine Of which were from yellow lever The
Howard Association is In full operation, and the
Odd Fellows and Masons are also organizing relief
committees. The fever is not believed to be
persons properly treated.
Another Account of the Yellow Fever.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Sept. II, 1873.
Parties who arrived here tonight from Shreve-
port report that the yellow fever is abating for
there yesterday and transfers of money for the re-
lief OF the distressed can be made by telegraph.
Passengers who lett Fulton this morning contra
dict the rumors OF yellow fever at that place.
The rumors OF the disease IN this city without
the slightest foundation.
Collections for the Sufferers In Phtla.
delphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IL, 1873
meeting in aid OF the Shreveport sufferers was
held here this morning. George q. Stuart presided,
and A. ]. Drexel were appointed treasurer. Four
thousand dollars was subscribed. A committee
was appointed to make further collections.
Letter by the Health Department..
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NBw)
YORK, BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS,
No. 3ol MOTT STREET, Sept. IL, 1873
10 THE COMMITTEE FOR AID TO SHREVEPORT LA. -
GENTLEMEN-Hoping you may succeed in COM
municating substantial means Of relief and
comfort to the afflicted people Of Shreve.
port beg leave to offer the contribu-
ton Of $780, and to send with your generous
git, by telegraph, the urgent request that the
Towards Of that city and Of vicksburg Natchez and
New Orleans shall send and supervise the requisite
number OF seasoned nurses, hospital supplies and
municipal authorities Of Caddo Parish, in which
shreveport y situated, speedy measures be
carnpIient if need bel Of the unprotected Who
have OF yet fallen by the pestilence.
ro AS lnrevsport has population Of only 5000.
Caddo, with Its seven wards, has only about % 600
!nha bitants, the problem OF sanitary protection
need not be delayed or dlfficult. Removed beyond
I n, 1rst line Of plains and hills that skirt the
ked River In that region, entire security can be
to great distance will not give the Kind Of
security that can be obtained at q small cost and
less tnan three hours travel
II So,ooo ano an enective organization of nurses,
together with well-devised plan Tor moving the
unprotected were to be brought into effective ser.
would soon cease. But, as the case now stands
tne calamity Is terrible beyond description. Yours
Registrar Board OF HeaIth aud sesretarn NJ ~ bs
American Public health Association. - WIZ
The Suffering at shrcvepor, Co,r
Versus Yellow Fcver-Thc subscrtp.
lions for the sick-What as Bein.
Done for the Dying.
The terrible ravages ofyellow fever at Shreveport
as reported In the columns OF the HERALD have
already called forth the sympathies OF the citizens
Of New York. The following letters and list OF
subscriptions speak for themselves. 1t Is evidently
apparent that the misery IL undated and the
epidemic unstayed and it behooves all good citizens
TO lend helping hand TO their brethren III dis.
fress:--
Iu view OF the terrible distress and suffering now
prevailing at Shreveport, In the state ofLousians
on account OF the yellow fever epidemic that has
afflicted that locality, and also Of the TACT that
many OF the merchants and citizens OF New York
desire TO contribute towards defraying the ex-
penses Of nurses and physicians and to relieve the
necessities OF the occasion. the undersigned have
consented TO act az committee to receive any sub
se2ipbons that may be sent to them for that pur.
pose and forward the same TO the proper authori-
ties At Shreveport for distribution, acknowledging
the receipt OF ali sums through the columns OF the
PUBLIC press.
HENRY r. VAIL,
Cashier Of the Bank Of Commerce.
~. Is. CHAPLIN a CO.,
RUSSELL ERWIN MANUFACTURE
ING COMPANY, Richard p. Brun.
Attorney.
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