New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-21


RYAN Julia Smith, Mr.. Bcllc-mansly The official
bulletin for the twcnty-four hours ended at
d. M to-day shows:
Number OF deaths 10
humber Of new cases is,
Total number deaths lo'
The new cases are Jacob johnson. Edna Foley
Mary Jones. Eddie Brodenhcimcr, Jack keefe
Columbus Farrow, Bessie c. Nelson, Charles Mel
son, Emma Jeffrey Charles Carson. +. NJ. COrmick,
Lucus HaddoclS. Mrs Maggie Jenkins, West Lar
kin. William Gilorc David Anderson, Robert Mac
beth, W. Kibbc Lizzie Pom, Florence Medicis
Ida Morris Mrs. Zahn, Mrs. Vogeisary, Miss Annie
Vogelsary John Mays. Miss Mara Folana Hugh
Partridge George Dcsrocher. Mrs T. Vi. Fernandez,
Edwin Ely Frcdcricl, Ilcdricl Joshua l.. Burch.
child of Il. :. Skinner, Florence Stone. Brown
Carmart. Alfred Lytlc, Mary Ilytlc, a. +. Fripp,
ir Mrs c. Lowe II. Garcia. Il. ID. Iahn, G. +.
MarlSlic. Miss Grace Smith, Annie Gilman Mrs.
Ilays Miss w. Morse. VI. Wyand. Miss r. a.
Bryant Miss Nellie Cummins. Edward Howe,
Edward Perry, Miss Lcvcret Reddick, Miss De-
naal Edward Whittier Mrs Florence Whittier,
,wo children of Mrs Florence Whittier, William
Reed, a New-YorI nurse Total, 5s whites; 73
eolo:ed There probably 10 cases more to-day
that are not reported.
The death last night of NJ. X Bowden, formerly
,ity editor OF he TimcsUnion," was very sudden.
although he had been i'll since Saturday. lie
was advancing rapidly toward ccnvaescncc un-
til yesterday morning, when a return of the fever
settled on the brain, resulting in his death last
night Mr. Bowden, or Tat" as he was generally
called about town. was we'll and favorably known
rs newspaper man III this city. lie was born
in South Carolina, but came to Jacksonville when
fifteen wears of age and from that time until
the present has been engaged in newspaper work
here, in some capacity, almost constantly. lie
fh. "
eIal newspaper enterprises, on the city staff
OF the old Union at the time of its absorp-
zion by The Times and followed the fortunes
of The Times Union thencefOrward lie was
a hard worker. had a keen scent for news, and
was dcservedy popular. lie chose to stay here
and face the epidemic even under the pressure
of enticing offers elsewhere. About month
ago, just as his family on the point of
starting for Ncw-lork, one Of the children was
taken sick This the beginning of siege
Of illness which has included ten different in
mates of Mr. Bowden's home. Care, anxiety, and
loss of sleep had rendered him extremely
nervous and when the fever attacked
him. last of all, he in no
condition, either physically or mentally, ia with
stand its ravages About a week ago, just prior
TO his illness lie voluntarily resigned his position
upon The Times Union." and was, 1t is SAD TO
have embarked in a new enterprise thls winter.
Afr RoXvden WAS a member of the Knights of
Pvthias end the knights of Honor, beth OF which
organizations have done much to tighten his
burden of care during the last month lie leaves
a widow and five children, the eldest about Ten
years old lie was thrty-threc years old. The
heartfelt sympathy of the whole community VIII
20 out TO his bercavcd family
The Board of Health have completed the autopsy
upon the body of Hugo Grunthal, who died under
suspicious circumstances, and have pronounced MS
case one of yellow fever DIR. Bettis, the at
tending physician, gave 1t in as congestion OF the
lungs 1t IS hncd that the Board VIII take
some action in the case which may preVeho
future disobediencc of the rules laid down by thc
Board of Health While physicians should nave
some independence of action. 1t is certain tllat
too much latitude in times like these entails much
suffering and results in many deaths. lhls MI
Grunthal, who an old gentleman was en-
treated bv his friends TO 60 away. lie replied
that il was not necessary as his physician WOULD
look after him. His fate recalls that ol Mr.
and Mrs j. H. Keen, two victims OF the 1917
endemic in this city, who fell martyrs TO their
confidence in their physician. These are not $50
lated casOs by any means
A dispatch from Gainesville says:
No new cases. The sick are all doing we'll except
Nj, Miller who is critically i'll, bu is little oetNf.
Fumigation being thoroughly done by the Board Oh
Health They ordered all the uniforms worn oy uie
guards at Fernandna to be burned when was cone '"
anerpoo hospital for convalescents is being prepared
NcClennv reports to-day five new cases ana
.ne .,eath. that of the Rev. G. S. Snowden, an
Er;sconsl clerovman He was Jealous worker III
behalf of the people, ministering TO the SICK
co,iny for the dead and was beloved by all as
a benevolent Christian gentleman. The 1rlends
of DE- F. A. Gould Will regret TO learn that lie
has been attacked by the prevailing epidemic ana
that his case is critical DR.. Could Is the surgeon
Of O. NJ Mitchell Post G.. A. X, of this city, Is
a graduate of Harvard College, and is now IN the
Government employ. DR.. Gould Is well ana 1aNor-
ably known in our city. Superintendent Diiloh'
of the Western Union Telegraph Company was
able 70 sit up yesterday, and 1t Is hoped Will DC
able TO be about in few days oNer"ork was
evidently the cause of his attack as he had not
recovered his strength since his former illness.
There is no improvement to-day III the yeHow
fever situation About sixty cases ana eight
deaths reported up to noon.
The published statement that this city is with
ont fire protection is untrue. The Fire Depart
ment has been kept mp, Its discipline is perfect
and every fire has been promptly suppressed.
The Association held their usual meeting this
afternoon. w. B. Owens for the Committee on
Relief urged the necessity of dcvislns plans 10
give work TO the unemployed, and Dr. Henry
Robinson. on behalf of the committee OF DuNal
County at-large said hc had been interviewed py
living in different portions OF the county ana
had given some relief and others work. County
Commissioner Packet had been requested to eX-
anime all suburban places and report their actual
needs. c. w Stancill reported that the Gordon
around the city had been increased. and orders
had been given TO arrest all persons coming INTO
the city for the purpose OF requesting rehel.
Actng-Nlayor Gcrow stated that Camp Perry
is in good condition. but reported the camp filled
The capacity is limited to 200. AS soon as Camp
Mitchell is finished and the daily train begins TO
run Mr. Gerow thought great many people
would be out there. Governor Perry has been
requested to appoint DR.. j. G. Lenge on the Board
Of Health in place of Henry A. Lenele, who died
recently The Executive Committee are urging
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