Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-25
EFFECTS OF THE FEVER SCARE.
The Train Service Of the Illinois Cen.
trail Road Completely Disrupted.

CHICAGO, Sept 25.-"How far on your road can
you do business without interruption ?" was asked
Of General Manager jeffrey, OF the Illinois Genital,
last evening.
sour whole business is interrupted, almost dis
rupted, at the present time but hope for better
things very soon. l am confident that within a
few days cooler heads and better judgment Will
control and that necessary business may be con-
Quoted under proper restrictions"
Referring 10 number OF dispatches received
during the day from various points along the
KY, opposite Cairo, Ill, has modifed the quaran,
tine so as to permit engines and trains TO into
East Cairo the same as heretofore, thus enabling
the railroad company TO run trains between East
Cairo and jackson, Tenn, 105 miles, although at
nearly all intermediate stations the local Quaran-
tine, forbid the stoppage OF trains. Between Jack
three stations have modified the quarantine regu-
laions TO the extent OF permitting trains TO STOP
provided there Is rigid inspection by the proper
authorities There are no cases OF fever outside
or jackson, Miss, upon the 800 miles OF Railway
controlled by the Illinois Central south OF Cairo.
Yes, shot-guns are still In use, but We have heard
OF no shooting since the tragedy at Durant. The
Illinois Central co. has abandoned ali trains its
Aberdeen branch, which extends from Durant
northeast TO Aberdeen, distance OF LOG miles IL
has also abandoned all trains on the las miles or
branch lines In The Yazoo delta. The strong local
quarantine compelled this course"
EX-Gov Reed, OF Florida, who IS In the city, mas
started local movement TO aid the fever-stricken
districts call is issued Tor meeting OF all cit
liens OF Florida now In Chicago TO be held on
Wednesday, TO organize for work IN that direction.
KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs APPEAL FOR AID.
NASHVILLE. TENN, Sept 25.-The Knights OF
Pythias request the publication OF the following
circular:
"NKwARk, n. j.. Sept "a
"7O the Knights Of Pythias eUerytohere.
"The grand chancellor or The jurisdiction OF
Florida asks for relief Tor our suffering brothers at
jacksonville. Our brothers elsewhere in the South
are urgently In need or help. The yellow fever is
making said lnroads Into Their ranks. Death is on
every side. Utter helplessness is their condition
and Immediate aid is an absolute necessity. Every
moment is a moment OF need Let the response TO
TINS appeal be cordial and SWIFT. Promptitude is
life; delay means death. As ye would that thers
should do unto you do ye also 10 them. Forward
contributions 10 X L {. Wnlte, supreme keeper OF
records and seal, Nashville. Tenn.
'xSigned) WILLIAM wARD
supreme Chancellor.
EXA00RRATIN0 THE TROUBLE.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Sept. 25.-Reports from De-
catur OF no new cases and no deaths greatly re-
lieved the situation. There Is no case OF yellow
fever anywhere In Alabama, except In Decatur 200
miles north OF here, and there has not been any
Cold weather s likely 70 stop IL there as there is
NO material 70 work on. There are q plenty OF
doctors and nurses TO look after the few sick In
that place The extent OF the trouble has been
greatly exaggerated, due to local guarantees,
which caused some railroads 70 stop trains.
so tar as this city Is concerned no trans have
stopped, business has gone on usual and no ap-
prehenston Is felt OF yellow fever coming here,
The weather Is cool and pleasant. Cotton Is roll
Ing In and the streets are crowded with people
coming In 70 trade.