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that will not again be opened. This is ac-
cording to the sanitary laws, which also
prohibit public or church funerals of yellow
fever dead. 1t was decided to-day, that in
view of the characteristic symptoms of
black vomit in Prof. Proctor's case, no
autopsy was necessary. Now that the
worst is known, there is neither apprehen-
sion nor excitement at sanitary headquart-
ers. Everything has been done that need
b., and the health authorities anticipate no
danger from this race. The only possible
peril Is from the daily arrival of refugees
from Florida, and in the chance of some one
of them lying i'll with the fever unsuspected
until the contagion has had time TO work.
Even in that case the danger is really
slight
HIS HOME IN FLORIDA.
OCALA, FLA, Sept. 13. Prof. Richard A.
Proctor, who is reported to have died of
yellow fever in New York on Sept. IL, left
his home at Oakland Saturday, Sent 8. in
robust health and excellent spirits via
New York for England, where he had
engagements TO occupy his time until April.
His home, Corona Lodge" situated at
Oaklawn, on quite an elevation, amid
wealth of orange trees and
tropical plants overlooking the waters
Of Orange Lake, is Queene Anne villa,
that comports we'll with its beautiful sur
roundings. This has been his home for
more than year. He was going to give up
his residence in the United States and re-
turn to England, but became infatuated
with Florida, whore he has been hard at
Work on the last chapter OF his old and new
astronomy, a work that has been in prepara-
ton for twenty years, and for which all his
essays, books and lectures, have
been but preparations 1t will contain 800
pages, and is now in print in England. He
could not have contracted the fever at
home as there has never been a case nearer
than Jacksonville and Tampa, 125 and lac
miles, respectively, away. He may have
caught it by coming in contact on the train
going north with Jacksonville refugees in
an infected sleeping-car or from baggage
belong ing to some one else.
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and was very weak. He refused to have a
physician called or to com nunicate wit l
anybody. left mulatto woman to look
after him and went on my beat. was
afraid that the case was one of yellow fever,
and so kept quiet for developments"
AT THE HOUSE.
The pair had now reached the house, a
double cottage at No. 100 West Ashley
street. ''Come right up stairs, said Officer
Smith, and the newspaper man followed.
in low room, with 10 furniture but q
bed and chair or two. and lighted by one
small window, lay sallow-faced man in
bed. He was half propped up by
pillow, and was trying to write
ON pad. He had MS coat,
vest and pants on and was covered by two
quilts. The policeman introduced the
visitor, who showed telegrains from the
Post, and further related tue anxiety which
existed in Cincinnati over the Whereabouts
of Mr.. Baker. The man smiled little dis
dainfully and said, Eyes, | am Mr.. Baker
and am editor of the Daily Post OF Cincin-
natl. I left home determined to come into
the fever stricken city and see the condition
Of affairs for myself. My friends and as
sociates all protested was delayed at
Albany, Ga, on the way, and slept all
night iu a depot. No doubt caught cold.
l could find no place to sleep
Oh my arTlNdi, put iOhiCoi ouilu
kindly took me in. have had a slight
fever, but am better was not acclimated
you see, and came into Florida during very
bad weather. Now don't answer Post in
quiry. have sent a special to-day They
will know, too, that l am here. Don't
mention that am sick"
HIS APPEARANCE.
Mr.. Baker is a middle aged man, rather
tall; of slight build; has a thin, full beard
of light shade, and is noticeable by the
loss of two upper front teeth. He was pale
and appeared very weak. He was not dis
posed to talk much, bot thanked the news
paper men for their interest and promised
to call when able to go out. There seems
to be some mystery about the affair. The
Post already had local representative here
who was sending daily specials. Mr.. Baker,
when this was referred to, did not
appear to know that such was the fact, or
at least had forgotten 1t. Later, however,
he said that at Atlanta he had received a
telegram from the business manager of the
Post, saying: Our man in Jacksonville is
giving us splendid news service. There is
no occasion for your going there. For
Gods sake come back or stay in Atlanta.
1t seems a little strange that the
editor of the Post should be
ignorant of the fact that 1t already had a
representative. He has steadily refused
to answer the queries Of the Post
as TO his condition. The newspaper
men have taken up his case, and
referred 1t to the board Of health A
physician will be sent to see him at once
Officer Smith says that MIR. Baker refused
to have him fit up the room in comfortable
shape or to disclose his whereabouts Other
kilograms received from Cincinnati bring
the Intelligence that the Post had secured
the services of a physician in chat city who
has had yellow fever, and was about to
send him here to look after its eaitor. It as
hardly possible that MIR. Bakers case can
be yellow fever. Dr. Mitchell will make
| diagnosis of it tonight
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PARNELL's COMMISSION.
Mr.. Davitt Acknowledges the Author
ship of the Recent Statement.

Mr.. Davitt Acknowledges the Author
ship of the Recent Statement.
LONDON, Sept. 49, Mr.. Davitt writes to
the secretary of the Parnell commission
that he never sanctioned the publication of
his statement and that he did not know
that anybody intended to publish it. He
admits the authenticity of the document
The Press Association affirms that 1t had
assurance that the statement was prepared
by Mr.. Davitt for the commission, and that
he had no objsction to its being published.
When the commission begins its investiga-
ton an application will be made for the re-
lease of Mr.. Dillon on bail, In order to
enable him to prepare his defense and ap-
pear at the hearings, either as one of the
accused or as witness. Applications will
also be made by Mr.. Parnell and eighty
four Parnellite members of parliament
to compel the Times to deliver the
details of the charges against each of
them, together with the names of the other
persons mentioned in the act providing for
the commission. The commission will be
asked to compel the Times to produce the
originals of the1etters published by it, and to
make afiidavits to all documents on the sub
ject held by Mr. Walter The question of
the appointment of an American commits
sion will be raised at an early date.
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FEVER AT DECATUR.
One Death and Another New Case
Memphis Guarantees.

Memphis Quarant1neS.
MEMPHIS, Sept l3-Strict quarantine
has been established against Decatur, Ala +,
on account of suspicious death occurring
there last evening. A regular stampede
from that town is reported. kilograms
from the health officials at Memphis to the
health officials at Decatur have not been
answered.
A special from Decatur, Ala, says:
"Another case of yellow fever developed to-
day. There is great excitement among the
people, and all trains leaving are crowded
with citizens fleeing from town."
Memphis has ordered non-intercourse
with Decatur, which is l80 miles east of
this city. and trains on the Memphis and
Charleston road are not allowed to stop
there.
DIR. Jerome Cochran, state health officer,
| telegraphed from Decatur this morning as
| follows:
/ believe Mr.. Spencer died of yellow fever
| although the case was not typical. do moi
| think II Is necessary for quarantine to bs estab
| lished against Decatur, unless other cases
| occur Persons exposed are not likely to leave
| the city. / will remain here until the question
is settled and will promptly notify the public IL
| anything suspicious occurs.
SLEPT WITH A REFUGEE.
| WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-The first case
| of supposed yellow fever at Decatur was
that Of hotel keeper named Spencer, who
died Tuesday night A few nights previous
a Jacksonville refugee came to the hotel
and was allowed to sleep with Spencer The
police heard of it the next day and made
| the Jacksonville man leave town. A day
OF two after Spencer was taken SICK, and
died after five days illness Of uraemia.
FLoCKING INTO ATLANTA.
| ATLANTA, GA, Sept. l3.-Quite a num-
ber of people from Decatur, Ala, reached
this city to-day, having been frightene1 by
| a case of alleged yellow fever. All say
they do not fear spread of the disease,
| but are glad to get away.
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RUSSIA AND THE VATICAN.
POLITICS IN AMERICA
Carl 6churz Defends the Natior
Against Charge OF Corruption.

BERLIN, Sept. 1S.-Hon. Carl Schurz has
written letter to the National Zeits1ne
combating the article which appeared re
Gently in the Kreuse Ze,tung on the cor
ruption incident to American elections.
Mr.. Schurz attacks especially the assertion
that a presidential election Is from first tc
last greedy affair of money. He declare:
tlat the dishonoring suspicion cast upon
the American national character is unjust
and denies that political life in the United
States Is in any wise 50 corrupt a pande
monium as the K~euse Zeitetng represents
The American nation, he says, Is stanch
great hearted and seif-respecting.
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HEARTS DOWN TO ZERO.
The Feelings of the People Fluctuating
With the Weather.

JACKSONVILLE. Sept 18.-To-day was
another gloomy day--rain, rain, damp and
chilly-making one feel as if an iceberg had
suddenly been sent down here The feelings
Of the people correspond with the state Of
the weather. Rumors of doctors being
taken i'll and the many cases had very
depressing effect. As the weather seems
inclined to remain in this unfavorable state
for some time, the outlook is gloomy, in-
deed. Everything wears desolate look all
over the city, and walk throughout the
place will bring down the most hopeful
mans feeling to the zero point.
EDITOR BAKERS CASE.
Some excitement was caused here yester-
day among newspaper men by rumor that
Cincinnati journalist was here and sick
Great efforts were made to find him, but
without success until this afternoon, when
be was found at No. 146 West Ashley street
in a small house occupied by colored man
and his wife. He proved to be ID. Il. Baker,
editor in chief of the Cincinnati Post. He
left there ON Saturday and arrived here on
Monday night late. As there were no hotels
open, he had no place to go. A policeman
kindly took him In charge and took him
home, aud then returned to his beat.
FEARS OF THE POLICEMAN.
When the policeman went homo he found
Mr.. Baker sick. Afraid that he had case
Of yellow fever on his hands be had Mr..
Baker placed in the adjoining house, where
he could be we'll nursed. A newspaper
editor was told of it. but he seemed to have
taken no notice Of 1t. To-day two Journal
lists visited Baker, and pledged themselves
TO do everything possible for him. He
was found half reclining in narrow bed,
in a littlesnpstairs room, about Is by 20 feet.
A POORLY FURNISHED ROOM.
The only furniture was stand and two
chsirs. Mr.. Baker was half dressed and
had his note book in hand, at which he was
industriously working when he was found.
He had some kind Of fever, but 1t was not
yellow fcver. Despite his earnest protesta-
tion doctor was sent to him this after
noon, and everything necessary to mis- com
fort will be attended to. He has pluck to
come here unacclimated as be Is, but the
step was ill-advised, for there was 10 real
necessity for it.
NURSES ON THE WAY.
To-day and tomorrow about eighty
nurses will arrive from New Oorleans,
Charleston, Savannah and Atlanta. Col.
Southmayd OF the Red Cross Society will
Macclenny and will bring twelve with him.
A large amount of supplies, etc., were sent
to Macclenny to-day from bore
Dr. L. A. Bryan, one Of the heroes of the
Memphis epidemic, to-day arrived from
Houston, Tex, and viii be of great aid
Dr. j. o. Summers of this city is another
of the heroes who did 50 much at that terri
Bile time. He is at the front now, aud is
doing an immense amount of good.
DIR. II. r. Daniel was taken sick this
morning, much 10 the regret OF all.
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SICK ON THE STREET.

A Man Who Claims to Be Yellow
Fever Nurse III at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1S.-JameS Patter-
son, 80 years old, who says lie arrived in
this city from Jacksonville, Fla, Wednes-
day morning, was taken sick on the street
this morning. He stated TO the police that
he had been acting az nurse at Jackson
vile, and that he thought he had yellow
fever. The sick man was removed 10 tho
municipal hospital, where physicians state
tonight that they are unable to diagnose
the case accurately. They think that II the
mans story is true, he undoubtedly has
vellow feyer
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TO FEED THE REgUGEHS.
Atlanta to Play the Good Samaritan
AsThey Pass Through.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 1S.-William A.
Hemphill to-day telegraphed Surgeon
General Hamilton asking that in the future
he be informed when government trains
would pass through Atlanta from the In.
fected districts OF Florida, so that all
refugees could be furnished with food OF
anything else required upon reaching this
CITY Yesterday nearly 300 refugees
passed through Atlanta on their way
to North Carolina in furnished
conditi on, and as the fact that they wers
en- route, or their condition was not known,
many of them were sadly in need of food,
not baving had anything to eat since leav-
ing Jacksonville on the morning of the day
previous. Alderman Hemphiil is de-
termined that this shall not occur again.
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AUGUSTA AGAIN DRY.
The City Council to Order a special
Levy of One Per Cent.

Tn0 Clty COUNCIL 10 OrOer 6poC1al
Levy of One Per Cent.
by the Associated Press.l
AUGUSTA, Ca. Sept. 13.-Augusta Is
again dry city. The Savannah river ID
in its channel and people are setting activs-
ly to work to repair the losses. The bodies
of four persons were recovered to-day, al
of whom were previously reported drowned
except one. The list Of drowned includss
six whites, five men and one boy. and fiva
negroes, three men, one old woman and
one small boy. The work nov before
Augusta 10 iu putting the city. into good
condition, and the people are meeting tho
situation bravely.
Tho city council met to day and passed q
resolution unanimously ordering an elscs
tion on Wednesday, Sept. 10, In which tho
people shall vote on tho question Of ievyine
per cent. direct tax to meet the necessi1
ties Of the occasion. There is no doubt
that the election viii result In ordering thd
levy.
The work Of repairing the injury to the
canal will proceed at once, and In few
weeks Augusta will have few evidences re-
manning OF her great overflow.
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RALLY OF THE RED CROSS.

Col. Southmuyd Impressed with the
Sadness of the situation.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.--Miss Clara Bar
ton received this morning from Col. South
mayd, who left New Orleans Tues
day with IS nurses, tho following telegram
dated Baldwin, Fla:
Kept here all night. ia ,ksonviIie nineteen
miles away. Left ten nurses at Macclenny. ans
have ASKED New Orleans for doctors. peopl,
are dying at Macclsnny for need OF attention
aud the country around is panic-striclcn Tn.
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EXCITEMENT AT ATLANTA.
A Refugee Leaps from the Train from
Jacksonville.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 13.-A little excite
ment was caused here to-day by a man
named Daniel Pitchford, a former resident
of Atlanta, who came on the refugee train
from Jacksonville. Pitchford jumped from
the train In the suburbs, and made his way
TO the house of a relative. He was reported
to tue police, and it was thought bsst to be
on the safe side and arrest him. He at
tempted TO run from the house, but was
caught, and given the alternative of going
into Quarantine at the headquarters near
the city for ten days, or going tO Hender-
sonville, N. c., and chose the later. To-
day he was taken by policeman to Hender-
sonyille
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LEO AND THE KNIGHTS.
The Papel Decree Forwarded to Car
dinal Gibbons.


NEW YoRK, Sept ia Roman cable
gram to the Catholic NeWs, announces
that the decree Of the holy office on the
knights of Labor question, favorable to
that organization, has been forwarded to
Cardinal Gibbons. 1t will be remembered
that In April, 1887, his holiness. concurring
with the ideas set forth In letter of Car
dinal Gibbons in favor of the knights, do
cided that there was no cause for action.
Tho pope also decided that In Canada
whore the mnndement had been issued
against the knights, members of the order
could receive absolution on promise OF obe-
dience to future decisions of tho holy see
The matter having been placed before the
holy Office, this decree is the result. II set
ties the question for good as far as Rome /,
concerned, provided, Of course, that the
constitution and aims of the order remain
the same.
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PROF. PRoorogs DEATH.
His Family En- Route from Florida
His Face Not to be Looked On.

His Family En- Route from Florida
His Face Not to be Looked On.
New York, Sept. 1sA dispatch was re.
ceived at sanitary headquarters to-day from
Florida, stating that Prof. Proctor's wife
and family had started for this city. They
will arrive tomorrow. IL is probable that
the intsrlnopt will be in Greenwood come
terry. The body Of Prof Proctor was no.
where be died 10 North Brothers island
There Il was laid In an isolated dead house
especially provided for such purposes, and
thore IL win be- kept untiI adviccs have
bosn received from the family AZ To their
desire In the matter OF intsr1nent.
WILL VIEWER SEE BIS yAcE AGAIN
No one who knew bim will look on Prof
Proctor's face again. Before the body Wa
removed 1t was sealed in a metallic cotfin
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WASHINGTON, Sept. ia telegram has
been received at the Marine hospital bureau
from NJ. Mccoy OF Allegheny Springs,
Canada, saying that he can entertain from
200 to 800 refugees, and the people Of Camp
Perry have been notified accordingly.
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Arrest of a Sheriff.

THoMAsvILLE, GA, Sept. 1S.--Sheriff
Hurst was arrested last night by Coroner
Johnston by order of thequarantine author
tiles, for bringing prisoner here from
South Florida, having been warned by the
health physicians, Drs. Hopkins and McIn-
tosh, not TO do so. He was placed under
bond for his appearance
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Oarnot's Tour.

PARIS, Sept. 18.-La Liberte says that
President Carnot's tour through France has
been one of success, and that the cordia
welcome extended to him constitutes spon
taneous ptebisotte against the consti
tutiOu.
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A,lstria's Flood

VIENNA, Sept. l3.-The foods In Austria
are Increasing. Three-fourths of Trent IA
submerged; Great damage done to prop
building embankrnents.
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A REFUGE FOR THE POPE.
The Vatican Presen with a Mem,
randum on the Subject.

The Vatican Pres ented with a Memo
randum on the Subject.
ROME, Sept 13.--Mgr. Schiefiino has
presented to the vatican memorandum on
the eventuality of the pope leaving Rome.
He approves Belgium as a papal residence.
owing to its neutral and catholic character,
but he is not in favor of the selection of
Belgium except under a guarantee OF the
powers. He approves departure from Rome
only in the event Of a vigorous application
of the penal code or war with France, when
the vatican would become an object of sus-
picion.
RUSSIA AND THE VATICAN.
VIENNA, Sept. 13.-The Political Core
spondesce says that the negotiations be
tween Russia and the vatican, for the es
lishment of diplomatic relations, have col
lapsed, owing TO the opposition Of M. Pobie-
donosteff, procurator OF the holy synod In
Russia. of the Polish clerical authorities In
Austria, and Of the ultramontano cardinals
in Rome.
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RIon ON THE sATILLA.
The Damage SO Far Inflicted Not Di
aetrous.

astrous.
BRUNSWICK, Ga, Sept. 13.--Advicei
from tho Satilla rico crops are not OF the
most assuring nature, though the damage
as yet is not disastrous.
J. A. Bedell has been fortunate enough
to secure almost all his crop by early cut.
ting, and has shipped portion OF it.
The other planters are almost wholly az
the mercy Of the water, which has riseu
considerable, but not yet 10 ruinous polTt
Another week OF rain would settie tna
fate Of thousands Of bushels.
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FLARE OF THE PLANES.
An Opera House in Ruins-Two Men
Burned to Death.

SYRACUSE, Sept 18.--Jacobs &c Proctor's
grand opera house and adjoining property
was destroyed by fire at 3:15 o'clock this
morning. The loss Is $3.50, 600.
TWO BURNED 10 DEATH.
TOPEKA, KAN, Sept 13.--Fire broke out
early yesterday morning in b. Rocltwell's
general store at junction City, which spread
70 the other business houses. and caused a
loss Of 3l25, 200. Today while clearing
away the debris, the workmen came upon
the bodies Of Albert Franks and Milo Ever
leigh, clerks In the store OF B. Rockwell q
Co. How the young men lost their lives is
not known, but IL is supposed thnt tboy bad
made an effort to extinguish the flames, and
were overcome by smoke
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CHARLESTON, s. c., Sept. 13. Six nurses
have been sent to Jacksonville from here,
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Engiand's Consulate at oabul.

LONDON, Sept. ia dispatch from
Allahbad says it is reported that the
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LONDON, Sept. IA, 5 A. M.--Advices from
the Congo river state that Maj. Bartlotte
has been murdered by natives. and that
Jamison has returned to Stanley falls, and
is organizing new expedition.
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Nominated for postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Sept Is. The President
to-day nominated TO be postmsstera
Lawfopce Smith, at Gadsdep, Ala, aud
Benjamin Chase at Natohsz- Min
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SAVANNAH, GA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER IA, 1883.

your spontaneous efforts for our relief. To each
and all we extend our earnest thanks.
j. ]. DANIEL, President
CHARLES S. ADAMS, Secretary
Jacksonville Auxiliary Sanitary Association.
GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS.
At the noon meeting of the executive
committee of the Citizens Sanitary Asso-
citation to-day, Mr.. Schumacher presented the
following report on behalf OF the finance
cOrn nmittaa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-12-08
MARRIED..

BOwMAN-LEAsER-O On the 1ltn day of Nov,
by the Rev. A. Bartholomew, Mr.. John Bow
man and Mrs Maria Leaser, both OF East
Penn, Carbon Go.
HILLIARD-HILL--On the 10th day Of Nov, by
the same, Mr.. Charles Hiliard, OF Jackson
Twsp.. Carbon county, and Miss Emma Hill, OF
Franklin Twsp., Carbon Co.