Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-23

The Yellow Fever at Pensacola.
DEATH OF SURGEON OWEN AND ILLNESS OF HIS
SON.
Surgeon A. NJ. Owen, U. s. N, who was one Of
the first to be attacked by yellow fever at the PEN
sacola, Fla, navy yard. died there at one .. m.
yesterday. He was made assistant surgeon In the
navy May Goth, 1869. His record since that time
had been an excellent one. He had hosts of
friends in and out OF the service, who will deeply
regret his loss. In 1877 he was stationed at the
marine headquarters in this city, and was after
there last summer when the yellow fever devas-
tated the city. He married a niece Of Capt. Queen,
OF the q. s. navy. He leaves widow and three
children. His little son was stricken with the
fever on Monday, and fears are entertained that
his case, toe, may prove fatal
TWO CASES IN SAILORS BOARDING HOUSES.
Surgeon General Hamilton, OF the marine hos
pital SERVICE last evening received q dispatch
from Surgeon White, at Pensacola, Fla, stating
that two ell-develOped cases OF yellow fever had
been discovered In sailors boarding houses at that
port A dispatch was at once forwarded to Sur
hm ts the to
stroy the Injected bedding. fuinigate the prem
ises: and surround them by guard; also, to take
an inventory or the DESTROYED property and for
ward 1t to the department.
THE FEVER SPREADING.
The acting Secretary OF the Navy has received
the following telegram from Lieut.. Commander
WEIGH at Pensacola, Fla. dated yesterday: "Sur-
geon Martin advised to-day to ask marine hospital
occurred this morning in Woolsay, and there are
at least two more suspicious cases in Warrington.
all believed to be yellow fever: They will be de-
cided this afternoon. IcannOt handle reserve and
yard with the force at my disposal, SO Ihave wired
Hamilton. Were delayed in moving Marines but
they go out last night and are we'll located. Sur
geon Martin is making every effort to stamp out
the disease l hope soon to have the citizens act
ing with us energetically. although many are very
destitute. A case under treatment in WOOlsey has
proved to be yellow fever; dead and making two
deaths to-day. Regret to announce the death of
Surgeon owen at one O'Clock; yellow fever.'
VOLUNTEERED TO GO TO PENSACOLA.
Assistant Surgeon d. NJ. Gulteras, now on board
the Swatara, has volunteered to go to Pensacola
to render medical assistance to the yellow fever
sufferers. He Will be ordered to that port once.
II he can be detached from the Swatara before
she sails.
LATEST OFFICIAL TELEGRAMs
The surgeon general Of the marine hospital SER
vice has received the following teiegrams from
Pensacola:
AUGUST 22.-"We have chartered boat and sent
the two cases On Paiafax wharf to quarantine.
House will be fumigated or destroyed at once.
Great many people Will leave Tonight
u. NJ TARBLE, Collector"
AUGUST 22.-"Have burned the little house, bed
clothes and all other things, and sent all people
to the quarantine station. Everything
been disinfectej, an guards placed around prem
ises. Do not believe we will have epidemic. VIII
(SignedO JOHN B. GUTTMAN, P. B. H.
AUGUST 23.-sYour Instructions fully compiled
with. Investigation shows tDat the men were
deserters from bark Dugmar, from Limerick. VINO
arrived at Reads sailor boarding house on nth,
after three weeks spent in the country up the bay.
The Dugmar brought clean bill of health, long
cleared on August 17th FOR Derdrecht Will advise
you or further developments"
{Slgned) A. C. WHITE. A. A. Surgeon.
He has also received the followingl telegram
from SurrfOn at
August %:
"Bernari Hall in quarantine at two to-day. All
Well Detained tor observation and fumig atiOn for
Few days. as precautionary measure"
The Infantry At the Cape.
HoNoRs sHowERED UPON OUR SOLDIER BoYs-THE
GARDEN PARTY AT THE sTOCKTON-THE MOCK TRIAL
OF CAPT. DINGMAN-ODDs AND ENDS.
Special Correspondence of The EVENING STAR.
CONGRESS HALL, CAPE MAY, N. j., August 22d.
The last twenty-four hours have been prolific in
events that must be recorded in the history of the
second encampment OF the Light Infantry at Cape
May. After several OF the boys had been f1shed
out OF the water yesterday, narrowly escaping
drowning, the majority OF the corps took the trip
to sewells Point and had a very enjoyable time.
The climax Of the balls given here at different
times in honor Of the citizen soldiery OF Washing
ton was reached in the garden party given
last night by Col. Cake at the Stockton
to the Infantry. An immense crowd, entirely fill
ing the large dning-rOom and the platform on the
lawn used for the garden parties. gathered, await
ing the arrival OF the Infantry. Hang1ngfbeneath
the electric lights were festoons of bEightcolored
Chinese lanterns, melowlng the more intense
light above. The night was perfect one, the
moon shedding its radiance on the already bril-
liant scene The corps entered the vast dining
room, marched and countermarched its entire
length, and from there through the pOrches on to
the dancing pavilion, and formed In the open
space amid applause that was almost deafening.
Col Moore stepped forward aud addressed Mayor
Melvin in few complimentary words anu presen-
ted him with handsome gold-headed cane, in
token OF the high esteem In which he was held by
the corps. Mayor Melvin, although good deal
taken aback, came to time and thanked the bat
with untiagging energy until the end OF the dance
caro- WAS reached. During the evening a magnifi-
cent banquet was served.
The reception committee was composed OF the
following gentlemen: Gen. W. j. Sewell, Capt. C.
s Magrath, Mayor FL. Melvin. N. Hall Stanton,
Capt: Ca l. Burrtt John KeyWorth y F. SSoyes,
Col. j. E. TAFT DR. TO. Hills, Wm.Dickson, james
B. Crawford, VIII. Clagett, Dr.Smith Townshend,
B.P. Mou:ton. N. J. Grinins, Wm G. knowles. Il.
+. Biglow. VIM. J. Bruce, Otis KeilhotlZ, E. C.
KNIGHT, Charles Webb. Or: VIM: s. Reese, Theo.
Hunt. J. P. Carson, Geo. c. Morton, John Downs.
The floor managers were Lieut.. Ell. Newmeyer,
GaR orR Kelly corr c. Gsskin ss Corp We
Private H. F. Bauer, Private A.E. Keyser. Prof.
A. N. Loomis, master OF ceremonies
ILLS InOl nlnS Lnere was tne usual mock Trial. A
warrant was issued for Capt. Harrison Dingman,
OF the stan, and was served by some city police
men and detachment or company H.. N j. n. G.
The captain was arrested and conducted before
the mayor, where the charge was made against
him OF selling liquor without license. The de-
tense proved that the arrest was inspired by the
mayor Of the city, who feared Dingman's growing
popularity. and regarded him as a possible candt-
date for the Office OF mayor, and the restaurant
men, who claimed that the profuse hospitality
Capt Dingman had dispensed had entirely ruined
their business. The fun was uproarious, but loses
its point when put on paper At last the prisoner
was declared guilty. and was turned over to Col.
Moore for punishment
A large party, together with the band. went this
afternoon on the excursion Of the steamer Repub-
lie 10 the Breakwater.
A base ball game was played this morning be-
tween the Infantry and Cape May clubs After
the fourth inning the score stood 10 to in favor
OF the Washingtonians. and the Jersey1tes threw
up the sponge In disgust.
Capt. Ross arrived this morning, ana was es-
corted to the camp by his company. company "B. -
He Will probably give an exhibition drill with the
company the latter part OF the week. good deal
OF fun Is anticipated from the burlesque drill to be
given this evening. Chester & Handy, the WASH
1ngton photographers, are reaPing rich harvest
making pictures of groups, messes and all other
sorts OF pictures F. b. n
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