The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-08-19
YELLOW FEVER'S RAVAGES.
THE SCOLeGE 1BiTJHG IN TIE sOUTU
EDR HdNT or yICTTMs.
Grcnadn< f.eOO whites Reduced to coo by
Death or Fiight-M emphis's Infected Dis
Arlct- Now Nnsea In NeM Orlonns.

Death or Fiight-M emphis's Infected Dis
trict-'New Gases In New Orleans.
GRENADA, Aug 18.-The death list for tho
past twcnty-four hours has decreased to eight
being ninc less than for tho previous twenty
four hours. There wero only nne now cases
to-ds.y. and this was simply for tho lack OF
matt rial. One week ago this town contained
1.2J } white inhabitants aud this population Ia
noty reduced. by flight and death. to 200. with
only thirty or forty we'll persons. Tho total
number OF deaths up to 10 o'clock TO might was
sixty three.
MEMPHIS. Aug 1s.-To.day tho first Sabbath
since tho stampede which reduced tho popula-
ton OF our city nearly ono-half. was quiet and
gloomy. notwithstanding the clear sky and
warm sun. Visitors to the infected district re-
port the outlook more encouraging there hav-
ing been only nino now cascs reported for the
twenty -four hours ended at o'clock this after
noon. Thoro Is n slight increase in the death
rate the deaths for the Same time numbering
thirteen. The decrease in the number OF new
cases IL doubtless owing to tho fact that little
material: IL left In tho infected district for
the fever to work upon. all who were able
having moved out. II Is expected that the
work OF moving others to Camp Joe Will
llams. south Of the city. will begin tomorrow.
1000 army tents for their accommodation having
Relief Committee to-day. it was represented
that Peter Mitchell owner of the land upon
which II Ia proposed TO locate the encampment
and another man named Hagerty. were lncit-
ing tho negroes in the vicinity to oppose the
pitching OF tents. subcommittee. consisting
OF Col Michael Burke. Gen Luke T. Wright.
Major W. Willis. and DR.. Paul Otcy was APP
pointed TO 20 to the spot and learn the extent Of
the opposition. and on thoir return they re-
ported that few whites and about forty
negroes, assembled at the camp ground. hnd oN-
pressed a determination to resist the formation
Of a camp with force. Accordingly. Capt. Will
liam Camcron's, =, company, tho, Bun City
Grays. and the Mcclellan Guards. colorcd
company. under Capt. james Glass. were called
upon by tho Committee. and. about dark. pro-
coedcd by rail to the spot selected with instrur
tons TO pitch tents and make other prcpara-
tons for the convenience Of those who wish 10
avail themselves " the opportunity to get out 81
| the city. Tho Citizens Committee also cmpow-
| cred tho Chief II Police 10 employ twenty po-
liccmcn at the expense Of the Committee. to
help patrol the city and prevent the plumber OF
| closed stores and residences. business being
| almost entirely suspended. and the workshops
| closed. many persons are deprived OF the
means, OF support and plrations have al
NEW ORLEANS. Aug lS.-For the past twenty
| Your hours 10 new cases OF yellow fever have
| been reported here The deaths iortha, period
Tho Rcy. J. X. Guthcim. Edwin J. Kurshecdt
| ami other officers OF the Hebrew Benevolent
Association mako the following appeal:
sickness di.tress and SUFFERING among the poor are
crcasn- daily our funds are nearly exhausted IN MI.
to the lympaihe. Of our brethren throughout tie United
| states Tor speedy aid
| PoRr EADs. Aug is.-There was only one now
| case ot yellow foyer to-day and NJ deaths,
| CAIRO. Aug. lN.-Thr steamer james W. Gam
| from Memphis. filed with passengers passed
up the Ohio without landing. There was no
| sickness on board The Chicago. ~. Louis and
| New Orleans Railway have discontinucdt through
| passenger trains. and will carry the mails ON
| local freight trains.
| contagious or infectious disease in this city or
| at thu. port. nor has there been this season.
MIMrnis. Aug, ~ despatch 70 the Arg
| ldncie from Grenada tonight says that 60
SONS are sick at present. Fourteen new cases
were rel nrtcd vest, rlay. People ar, a. ina. to-
day without attendance. and relief 10 greatly
! needed.
vlcK,uuGo Aug. 1s-The Health Onlrer re-
| ports that ~ cases ~ yellow fever were under
| Treatment At o'clock last night. ana estimates
| tween - nnd ~. NJ deaths We're reported to-
| day Some ca~es have appeared in the north
eastern part OF the city,
| MoBILE. Aug. lSTho case OF tho mulatto
woman who died here Inst Friday morning.
| which was pronounced yellow fever by the at
| tendinE physician, 10 undecided rs physicians
diagnosis There IS little sickness Of any kind
| here. and none bearing any resemblance to yell
| low fever.
Tho following despatch was received in this
| city Yesterday
GFEsApI. Miss Aug is. 1878
our distress and need egrcat Raie money tohelpus
People OWNS without a nurse. seventy have died
konI NurtS,
i 1w f%Ss slIds.
Any contributions for the relief Of the people Grena
dA the Office OF the virginia Air line sl9 Broad
way. will be forwarded daily by Thomas Pinckney and
J. q. N. Bufaioe