The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-07-17
TFLEGRAPHIC.
YELLOW JACK.
Reappearance sf the Dreaded ecourxe
In the South

In the south.
Memphis, Tenn. July 10-Dr. Hamilton
supervising surgeon general of the Marine
hospital service, does not apprehend a
repetition of the yellow fever epidemic of
last year in the South. He thinks there
may be sporadic cases but considers the
precautions taken will prevent any spread
of the disease. The negro exodus may
carry considerable infected baggage into
Missouri and Kansas and thus cause some
cases of yellow fever in these States.
Memphis, Tenn, July 1.-The board of
health this morning issued the following
order to the people of the city of Memphis.
We would say quietly remove your
families to place of safety until we can
at least see whether the few cases of vel
low fever will assume an epidemic form.
To the people along lines of different
rootes of travel we say there can be no
possible danger of infections for many
days to come.
morning, and one death, an infant of
Judge j. E. Ray, of the criminal court,
who together with another son. is pros
trated with the disease. A perfect stam-
pede of citizens is in progress, trains
being unable to carry away the hundreds
who are ready to leave.
Memphis, July 10-At this hour, p.
m there has been no change in the situa-
ton. The great desire of every one is to
leave before the fever spreads. The physi-
clans are hopeful as to the future, hut the
| stampede of citizens has almost assumed
panic form and there will not be cars
enough TO night To carry the people away.
Business is progressing as usual, but in q
| limited manner.
Memphis, July 1O-Tonight more
hopeful feeling exists. The panic of the
day has gradually subsided and a thor
ough investigation of the situation re-
veals the following condition of affairs !;
| There are only two persons in the whole
city prostrated with the fever, Judge Ray
and his son. Two deaths have occurred,
Frank Mulbrandon, as telegraphed last
night, and a son of Judge Ray.
Memphis Tenn, July 1O-As telegraph
ed at noon, of the five new cases reported
to the board of health, upon examination
by the president DIR. G. b. Thornton, and
three of them were declared other diseases
than yellow fever. Two of these cases,
Morris b. Tobin and wife residing on
Bradford street were reported by DIR. G. b.
Hennin. Tobin died today but experts
say it was not of yellow fever. DIR. Hen
ming, after giving wide circulation to
the reported illness of this family and ad-
| vising every one to leave instantcr this af-
ternoon himself left the city leaving his
patients to the care of other physicians.
The Sd case thrown out was Mr.. Boi-
sons who resides at the corner of Second
and Keel street IN Chelsea. MIR. Boison
had q case of bilious fever but was SO far
convalescent that his physician discharg-
ed him on the 9th, yet this was one of the
eight cases reported to the board of health.
All trains leaving tonight were crowded
and hundreds will leave tomorrow. The
Il l. Z,
a sufficient lever to force people out of the
city.
New Orleans, July 1O.-At meeting of
the state board of health tonight resolu-
tions were adopted setting forth that New
Orleans was never healthier, being entire
| ly free from Yellow fever and remarkably
| free from all kinds of diseases.
l. Port Rigby is guaranteed and great care
is given to the sanitary condition of the
city.
| Resotced, That in order To continue this
healthy condition, it is the duty of the
board to enforce the rigorous rules and
regulations suggested by the National
Board of Health.
The president of the board was further
authorized to enforce rigid quarantine
against Memphis. both by rail and river,
and TO place an inspector on all trains eL.
tering the state. Dr. 5. NJ. Bcamis. of the
National Board of Health, is cooperating
with the state board.
Vicksburgh, Miss, July 1O.--The mayor
issued proclamation ordering stric
quai antine against Memphis by land ol
water. No boats leaving that point today
or landing within fifty miles will be al
lowed to pass here.
Memphis, Tenn, July 11.-No new case.
to-day and general feeling of confidenc,
4 81 xr
day has entirely subsidized. Every thins
this morning is quiet and serene. Tn,
sick members of Judge Roy's family art
progressing favorably. No spread Of TIN
, disease is anticipated. II is estimated
, that fully 5000 people departed from tn,
} city yesterday. The midnight trains o
the Louisville & Memphis and Charleston
roads last night were crowded to suffica
ton. Both roads sent out double train
; and yet were unable to accommodate man,
who were compelled to remain over til
to-day. The Little Rock road sends ou
its last train at noon, the authorities q
that city having notified the rail road off
cials of the quarantine to be establishe,
on all trains leaving Memphis after tina
hour.
Nashville, Tenn, July H. Presiden
Plunket of the State Board of Health sen
the following dispatch to all the loca
health authorities in the State to-day; ey
cry protection that is possible will be Civ
en- to the cities, towns and villages of Ten
nessee by the State Board of health shoul,
yellow fever become an epidemic il
Memphis. To act efficiently full concert O
action. is absolutely necessary. In re
sponse to a telegram from President Pun
, ket asking DIR. Mitchell whether he shoul,
put into immediate operations tn
rules and regulations of the sanitar.
council of the Mississippi vallcI
for boats and railways. asking whether tn
situation warrants vigorous measures
DIR. Mitchell says he don't think it neces
sary now. A few days will determine il
1t is well enough TO be ready.
8 AT n meeting of the state board of healtl
8 today il was determined to put into imm,
1 uiatc force the rules and regulation
!. above mentioned, which are recommend
r ed by the board of health for adoption b.
> all stale and local health authorities dur
> ing the existence of yellow feveI
: nation secretary Clark was or,lerc,
. to Memphis, and left to confer wi.l
John jefferson johnson resident membc
of the board at that point and DIR. Mitche
member of the national board of health
= with reference To the proposed inspection
> 3 of trains and transerence of all partic
! from trains from Memphis at some desig
7 7 mated point to other trains, not less thai
ten miles out of Memphis.
Memphis, Tenn, July 11.-Informatio
d has just been received that Cairo, Illinois
2 had also quarantined against Memphi.
i There were 400 passengers on the steamc
D for Cincinnati tonight. Judge Rays cond
G ton is considered critical. Gus Vol
G a barkeeper, died of sunstroke this ever
u ing.
Memphis, Tenn, July 11.-No ne,
y cases or deaths to report. Many who hav
4 Intended leaving the city have conclude
to remain till further 'developements S
1 far as can be ascertained the fUllowin
! cities and towns have quarantined agains
] Memphis: New Orleans, Vicksburg, Gittl