The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-08-29
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A; new cases reported, 125; total number OF
cases to same date, 2,15l; total number OF
deaths, $50. Among the victims are several
old citizens who had passed through every
previous epidemic unscathed; also, num-
Der Of negroes. Yellow fever in virulent
form has made its appearance in Plaque
mines and Iberville Parishes, and in other
localities throughout the State. The How
ard Association Of New Orleans, notwith-
standing the great local demands upon them,
continued TO furnish physicians and nurses
for Grenada and other places that appealed
TO them for aid.
There were 100 new cases OF yellow fever
at Memphis, on the Goth, and &c deaths.
The disease was rapidly extending, and a
number Of cases had developed in the
camps outside the city, causing the greatest
CONSERVATION. There was great scarcity
OF physicians and nurses, and the death rate
was undoubtedly swelled from want OF
proper care and nourishment.
At Greneda, Miss, the 10Th, there were
three new cases of yellow fever and 10
deaths. The situation was described as be-
ing horrible in the extreme, and piteous APP
peals for assistance, principally for physi-
clans and nurses, were telegrsphed TO New
Orleans and other places. The New Orleans
Howard Association promptly sent DR.. Stone
and four nurses, together with needed sup
plies fer the sick. 1t was believed that
nothing short of an entire hegira of the in
habitants Of Grenada could put an end TO
the ravages Of the plague.
There were 25 deaths from yellow fever at
Wick brrrf an
reported. Weather very unfavorable, and
great suffering from want OF proper attend
ancei especially among the negroes.
At Port Gibson, Miss, on the 25th, there
had been 160 cases Of yellow fever and two
deaths. At Ocean Springs, nine cases and
20 deaths. At Canton, 20 cases. Isolated
cases were also reported from Holly Springs,
Senatobis, and Morgan City.
The Memphis Packet Company on the
10Th announced the withdrawal OF all its
boats, until further notice. All freight
trains TO Memphis had also been discon-
tinued.
Liberal contributions Of money in aid of
the fever-stricken cities Of the Southwest
have been forwarded by many Of the East
ern and Northern cities and towns. The
War Department ordered the issue at Mem
phis Of 1000 rations for 20 days.
The mail-coaches between Tucson and
Yuma have been stopped recently on sew
eral occasions by road agents, said to be
Mexicans, and robbed of the treasures on
board. 1Tcg
Hon. Bailie Peyton, Representative in
Congress from 1888 10 1887, Minister to Chilli
under President Fillmore, and who served
upon Gen, Eaylor's staff during the Mexican
War, Died at his residence in Galveston,
Tern, on the18h. III Ts
Lieut.. Z. L. Maxwell, U. S. A., has been
sentenced by Court martial to two years.
Imprisonment at Leavenworth, Kas., for
drawing mis- pay twice ON duplicate pay
rolls.
At Dallas, Texas, on the 10Th, Charles
Baker cut his wife's throat from ear to ear,
and then took his own life in a similar
manner. Mrs. Baker was a variety actress,
formerly one of the Wilton Sisters. Jealousy
was the cause Of the tragedy.
The Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylva-
mia Press Association were handsomely en-
tertained at Louisville on the 21st. From
there they went TO the Mammoth Cave.
Judge Isaac Garvin has been elected Gov
ernor Of the Choctaw Nation for the ensuing
two years.
Four men were instantly killed by the ex-
plosion of a powder-mill near Negaunee,
Mich, on the 21st The names of three of
the killed are Huber, Brown and Cooper,
that Of the fourth being unknown.
President Hayes viii attend the Minneso-
to State Fair, held at ST. Paul the first week
in September, stopping en- route at Chica-
go, Madison, and other cities in the North
west. Al tS
The American Association for the Ad-
vsncement of Science met at st. Louis on
the 21st. Prof. o. G. Marsh, Of New Haven,
was elected President. There was large
attendance Of scientists from all parts Of the
country.
Thirty Indians attacked a party Of IA
freighters on the 10th, near Salmon City,
Idaho, killing Mr.. McCaieb. After fighting
sor over two days, behind breastworks made
Of -four, the Indians were driven of by
company Of troops under command of Lieut..
Wilson.
The Omaha Herald has a special from
Fort Custer, Mon, announcing big gold
discovery on the North Fork Of the Sinking
Water River, $50 miles from Fort Custer.
Three men in less than four months have
taken out over 800 pounds of gold. The
route to this discovery is via Camp Brown
or Stambaugh.
Dennis Kearney has recently addressed
meetings Of workingmen at Indianapolis, |
Chicago, st. Louis, and other places in the |
West. He travels accompanied by private /
secretary.
The Tennessee Republican State Conyen-
ton was held en- the I'D at Nashville. About
100 delegates were present, 20 Of whom were |
colored. Emerson Etheridge was nominate
ed for Governor. A resolution was intro
duced indorsing the Administration of
President Hayes, which caused heated
discussion. 1t was referred to the Com
mittee on Resolutions and subsequently
Withdrawn by its mover.
Captain Rogers, Co. A, 9Th Cavalry, whilst
en- route TO join his company at Fort Nc
Kinney, on the 23d, was struck and Instantly
killed by lightning, IS miles north Of Rock
Creek, on the Fetterman Road. BE was IN
bis tent, and two Indian scouts with him,
both Of whom escaped without injury. j
Robert Mitchell, colored, was hanged at
Union Springs, Ala, on the 22d, for poison
Ing his grandfather and grandmother in
April. 1877. His execution was witnessed
By 10000 negroes.
One Belsr was lynched in Shelby County,
Tenn, on the night OF the 22d, for commit
ing an indecent assault upon Mrs., Marlin,sss
wife Of well kn'wn farmer.
The mail eozch between Dead~ood and
Cheyenne was again levied upon by naked
on the night Of the 2lst They