The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-03

! JACKSONVILLE, FLA, October Forty
new cases up noon. Only eight whites
No deaths. Colonel Daniel was
still alive at noon but in the same low
condition A permanent organization oi
visiting PHYSICIANS was made last night
with DR.. Carr of Cincinnati, correspond
ing secretary and DR. Broadus of ST
Louis, first vice president.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT FLoRTDrAS.
CINCINNATI, October "a special 10
the E5ening Post from Jacksonville, Fla,
says This morning opens with con
tiDusnce of the same lovely weather that
We have had for the past week. The
doctors feel its Influence and report great
improvement among their patients. Much
sorrow is manifested over the death OF
Cashier W. n. Baker, and the banks will
close in consequence. Mr. Baker was a
native OF ApalacbicOla. Fla, where his
mother still resides. In early life he
was engaged in mercantile pursuits in
J Tallahassee, but upon the election OF the
late Henry A. BiDgle to the State
Treasurship in 1890, be was at
once called to the chief clerkship
throughout the administration of Gov
ernor Bloxham. He proved a most ef-
ficient and valuable assistant 10 Treas
nrer LeDgle, and, with the exception of
that officer, probably had better knowl-
edge OF the finances OF Florida for the
past and present than any other man in
the State.
Upon the retirement of the Bloxham
administration in 1895 Jacksonville cap
italists organized the State Bank of Flor
ida. Mr.. Baker being called TO the posi-
ton Of cashier. He earned the conf
dence and esteem of the entire business
community, and made friends innumera-
BILE He was fsyorl;e socially and at
the same time gained the highest reputa-
tion as a man OF unimpeachable integ-
rity and correct business habits.
THE SITUATION AT FERNANDTNA.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., October 2.-Sur-
geon Rose of the Navy has telegraphed
as follows from Fernand;na under date
OF to day Arrived Saturday Impossi-
BILE to report until to-day. Uncertainty
here was largely due to the fact that
yellow fever appeared here about the
same time with a widespread epidemic of
dengue. Yellow fever was officially an
nounced Immediately after the first mem
Der of Fernandina Board of Health
became convinced Of its existence. Drs
Starbuck and Horsey are members OF
said board. No desths and but few new
cases since September Goth New cases
to-day, 6; under treatment, 81; some of
these undoubtedly dengue. Shall make
full report as soon as | receive saiisfac-
tory conclusion regarding origin. Have
been informed by Secretary of Navy that
you would furnish me particulars of de-
sired investigation. Have received moth
ing from you since. No immediate need
Of Government relief here. Report of
smallpox here entirely unfoundei."
THE SITUATION IN DECATUR MORE Sc
RIOUs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, October "A spe-
cial to the american from Decatur, Ala,
says The situation here this morning is
anything but encouraging. The weather
is considerably warmer, and a light rain
last night makes yellow fever get in its
work at lively rate. One death oc-
Cured last night-a young colored man
and it is thought that DR.. W. B. Black
will not live till morning Four well
developed new cases are reported and
two Others are thought to be yellow fever
Eighteen cases are now Under treat
ment, and two of them will be dead before
Among the new cases is Capt. J.
b. Stewart, who returned yesterday from
where he attended his son
Bob, who died Sunday evening. His
case, 1t is thought. will be a light one,
however The majority Of the cases on
hand now are colored. DR.. G. NJ. Stein
berger an expert in yellow fever who
was sent out by the United States Gov
srnment reached the city to-day.
RAILROADS AGAIN RUNNING.
WASHINGTON, October 2.-Acting Rail-
way Mail superintendent Alex. Grant
stated to-day that inform stion bad been
received TO the effect that all railroads
n the South were row running, and that
he mail communication interrupted by
he yellowfever panic had been re-
Iumed.