Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-28
THE FATAL FEVER,
AND THE GRAND RESPONSE TO AP-
PEALS FOR HELP.
The scourse Unabated in the Southern
Cities - More Nurses and Physicians
Needed-The Colored People Attacked by
the Fever--Liberal Contributions Every
Characterization Sends Thirty Nurses.


the Fever-Liberal Contributions Every
Standardization Sends Thirty Nurses
MEMPHIS, Aug. 27.-To-day has been thu
worst thus far of the prevalence of the fever
The deaths aggregate thirty-two and the new
cases ninety-six. Maj. Waltham, of Mobile,
who labored so faithfully in 1878, arrived last
night and will take charge of the infirmaries
which the Towards propose establishing in va
rious parts of the city. The sick have become
80 numerous, and being scattered all over the
city, it is believed they will fare better by be-
ing placed in the infrmaries. In north Mem
phs the Market street public school building
has been selected; being large enough to &C
commodate several hundred sick. Several
cases OF fever are reported among the refugees
at Camp 10 Williams. hospital has been
improvised there to which the sick
are removed. The steamer Belle Memphis which
passed up this afternoon bound for st. Louis.
took away about 100 refugees. The Irish re-
lief association solicits aid from the Irish peo-
pie of the country and from Irish organiza-
tions and societies generally. The restitution
is increasing with the disease among this ma
tionality and this society says to their country
people: "If you can assist us, do SO promptly.
Contributions should be sent to Ex-Mayor
John League, secretary.
day: Memphis, Aug. 27.-His Excellency,
President HAYES: In behalf of the yellow fever
stricken South respectfully request you to
exercise your discretionary power in the APP
pointment of q special committee OF
the abest physicians and chemists In the
country for the purpose OF scientifically in
vestlgatlng the cause, nature, treatment, and
future prevention of the fearful epidemic
raging. Congress will undoubtedly make a
suitable appropriation to reward the commits
sioners for services so valuable to the country.
(Signed) Casey Young, M. c.; j. r. Flippin,
mayor; DR.. r. f. Brown, secretary of the
board of health; A. D. bongstaff, acting presi-
dent Howard associations; g. G.. Fisher chair
man of the citizens relief committee; John
s. Taft, secretary of the chamber OF COM
merce and cotton exchange
MEMPHIS, Aug. 27.-The number of new
cases reported up to noon to-day, ffty-seven;
deaths thirty-three. The weather is cloudy
and threatening rain in the event of which an
increase in mortality may be expected: Of
The new cases occurring now large proportion
are colored people, among whom the mortality
will doubtless be very great. Cyrus Johnson,
an old citizen of this county, died suddenly
this morning Of congestion,
NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS Aug. 27.-The Howard associ-
alton at meeting tonight adopted resolu-
Peabody Subsistence association, and cordially
approving the same. W. A. Morrell news edi-
tor of the Democrat, aged 33, had little boy,
aged 5, die to-day of the fever. @. r. Chase
chief night operator OF the w. U. Telegraph
company, taken down with fever to-day.
DIR. Keys has gone to Vcksburg. A dispatch
from the Towards of Yicksturg to the Howards
of New Orleans says, mo more nurses
needed
New ORLEANS, Aug. 27.-New cases 1874;
deaths 40.
New ORLEANS Aug. 27.-The death list to-
day includes eight children under years.
Dispatches from Port Eads report one death
and three new cases there. One of the two
Towards nurses left there by DR.. Stone is re-
ported sick.
Collector Smith has been authorized by the
treasury department to purchase 100 gallons of
carbolic acid to disinfect the custom house.
vICKsBURG.
VIcKsBURG, Aug. 27.-Heavy showers last
night and this morning One hundred and
eighteen new cases of yellow fever in the past
twenty four hours and twenty-four deaths,
among them DIR. W. Booth. The Howard asso-
citation of Vicksburg wish to know Representa-
tive j. r. Chalmers address. DR.. Harris and
Mrs. Graham, from Galveston, arrived to-day.
LITTLE ROCK.
LITTLE Rock, Aug. 27.-Heavy rain to-day
and yesterday and very warm The board of
health to-day decided to run freight trains on
the Memphis road once week far Forest
City for the purpose of sending supplies, medi-
cine, etc. to points along the line.
PORT GIBSON, Aug 27.-Two hundred and
twenty cases to date, and twenty-five deaths.
RELIEF MOVEMENTS.
ST. LOUIS, Aug, 27.-The merchants ex-
change yellow fever fund now exceeds $4,000.
Secretary Morgan sent to-day an additional
amount of $500 each to Memphis and New
Orleans, and $3.50 to Vicksburg to be used by
the Howard association. Various societies in
the city are raising money, and the aggregate
sum so far sent South from st. Louis is about
$1,000. dispatch from the Western Union
telegraph manager at New Orleans was received
by the manager of the Office here this morning,
saying that several operators there
are down with fever, and asking for
aid. Eighty-seven dollars Immediately
raised and forwarded. concert is being given
at Schneider's garden for the benefit of the fe-
sufferers, and an immense crowd is pres
ent. The proceeds will run into the thousands,
but the exact amount cannot be stated to-
night. Other gardens and several of the lead
ing saloons of the city will give benefits. The
Mexican circus, now here will donate half its
receipts Thursday and Monday nights TO aid
the good cause.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 27.--A bale of new
cotton, the first from Tennessee, sent by mer-
chants and dealers, of jackson, Tenn, to the
cotton exchange here, to be disposed of for
benefit of the stricken people of Memphis and
Ncksburg, sold this afternoon for 1870, and
the amount was forwarded to those cities by
secretary Simmons.
CHICAGO, Aug. a. AT meeting of the citi-
zens' general committee for relief of the South
yellow fever sufferers, the secretary was di-
rected to ask the mayors of different Southern
cities to report through the Associated Press
the amount of subscriptions received daily and
how disposed of. This it is thought will secure
an equitable distribution. Up ito date the COM
mittee has raised 81, $780, Carter p. Harrison
has collected $947; Mark Thompson collected
5000 from the ice men, and the Washington Ice
company Will forward to the Howard associa-
tion at Memphis car load of ice as donation
Many private individuals are sending money.
New YORK, Aug. 27.-Telegrams from north
east and south show liberal contributions fol
the sufferers. Charleston sends thirty nurse.
to Memphis, and three to New Orleans.
New YORK, Aug 27.-The stock exchange has
appointed a committee to collect moneys fo
relief of the yellow fever sufferers. The pro
duce exchange collected 81 500. The Masonic
fraternity earnestly solicits contribution
for suffering brethren, and the Telegraphic Mu
t,lal Aid association has voted aid to need,
members
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 27.-Subscriptions fo
the yellow fever sufferers of the South wer
opened by the Detroit Free Press and Board o
Trade, and the amount of 800 sent forward
divided between New Orleans, Memphis ant
Grenada. The list remains open at the F,e
Press, and the above will be largely aug
mented. the proceeds transmitted day by day
The Masonic fraternity is also collecting fund
in the lodges, which will be sent to thei
brethren South One lodge of the knights 9
Honor have also realized $50, and others wi
contribute in like manner
Co1uMRIIs Ohio. Aug. 27.--Subscriptions &c