Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-15


Sim, Rogers, Nall, FraJaer,
WilIett, Jones and others. 1t is import
ant and should be attended. This is no
lime to discuss or parade that most logi-
cal OF all refined sentiments, medical
The meeting is to be held at s
o'clock to night and we trust there will
be general attendace. Our physicians
have a great deal to do; their duties are
sacred and severe; their calling is noble
and their skill is indispensable to the
community. This meeting is more than
important-it is obligatory, for it is nee
essary. and absolutely so.
APPEAL FOR GOVERNMENT HELP.
This morning Postmaster Thompson
and General Patterson, o~olltc,or of
United States internal revenue, sent the
following telegram;
Hon. g. W. MrCreary, Secretary of War,
Washington. D. C.;
Death is making rapid strides through
our streets; towns have quarantlned
against us. Can you not order n thou
sand tents into which to remove the
o o r. +. PATTERSON, Col.
r. A. THOMPSON, p. M.
RATIoNs ASKED FOR.
Since the above was sent Mr.. Thomp.
son directed another telegram asking
that rations be also furnished, In this
Mr.. Thompson and General Patterson
have done a great benefit for Memphis
and one that should be, as it nov is, re
cognized and appreciated. This will be
for the benefit of the poor, who are una
BILE to get away or to provide food fol
themselves and families. The idea is &
send the poor people out Of the city ant
form encampments at such places q
a be selected.
DIR. W. E ROGERS SICK
DR.. W Il Rogers, one Of our leadinI
and most active physicians, went HON
sick at IL o'clock. He has symptom
Of yellow fever. He is at No. l6 Vanc
street.
Mr.. Victor D Fuchs is not dead.
was his daughter who died with yello'
fever.
EEw CASES REPORTED.
Since 2 o'clock yesterday the followin
new cases OF yellow fever have been IT
ported to the board of health:
Hrs. Ryan, No. l6 johnson avenu,
near Alabama street, by DR.. Julius Wis
Mrs. Fuchs, M. l6 johnson aGenu
by DR.. julius Wise.
Mrs. Haskell, No, l59 Poplar stree
by DR.. julius Wise,
Hannah Haskell, aged I, at No. L
Poplar street, by Dr.. Julius Wise.
Mrs. Rummel, in real Of Poplar stree
near the toll.gate, by DR.. Joseph M
s tall.
Ann Seymore, 10 rear Of 81 Alabar
d street, by Joseph Nuttall.
d Pat Malouuey, Dunlap street, by
Armstrong (though not officially
ported)
Y Miss Ada Rogers, No. l58 Washingt
Ie street, by DE-. W. E Rogers.
Miss Nettie Brown, No. 1853 Washi
,e ton street, by DR.. W. L Rogers.
a. Thomas Maddigan, at No, So Alaba
le street, by DR.. Henning.
I'd George Trombly, at No. 81 Mo
g street, by DR.. Heuniug.
,ir Mrs. Roberts, at No. 81 Mosby ctr,
IN by DR.. Henning.
it A child Of Mr.. Rshkof, at No.
e. Alabama street, by Dr., Henning.
". Miss Annie Clark, No, 4O4 Main str.
10 having come from No. SO Alaba
street.
3 Noes Bloom, at IS Washington str
ru by DR.. R. W. Mitchell.
Mrs. Eugene Daniel, No. 62 Poi
" street, by DR.. R. W. Mitchell.
Two cases at No. 4 Johnson aver
0 in the family of Mr.. Wilson, by
Donaho.
.hd Ben B. Kouus at l79 Second street
u DR.. Ess.
&C. j. Bergshicker at No. III Main str
y, by DR.. Ess.
Henrietta Loehnieger at No. 9 W,
"e ington street, by Dr.. E5s
an Joe McNahon, a child, at the col
20 of the alley on Commerce, between y
me and Front streets, by DR.. R. Nc
liams.
Mrs. Stephens, at No. So Owe
/, n street, by Dr.. T. ]. Lgner.
NO Charles Packer, at corner of I
me and Exchange streets, by Dr.. W..
ow Rodgers,
cd - Campbell, Alabama street, by
vas Donoho.
ma Two children of Mr.. Johl, age
.or. aud I years, at No. Ill Commerce sill
asst by DR.. Donoho.
lad Mollie Reilly, at No. 81 Comm.
to street, by DR.. Donoho.
ing Mr.. Woods, aged twenty years, at
l5O Main street, by Dr.. Doueho.
A. Rosenthal, No. 1881 Poplar st
EN- by DR., Ssupe.
the Mrs. A. Rosenthsl, No. 1885, Pc
of street, by DR.. Saupe.
eed Il DEATH LIST.
lsi Since II o'clock yesterday the TO
ley ing deatha have been received:
em. - Trumbull, High street.