Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-08
ANOTHER INCREASE.
Yellow Jack Has Not Yet Lost His
Grip in jacksonville.
EDITOR MARTIN IS. DYING.
Hot and Humid weather Responsible
fa.. the fresh Outbreak-At Fer
nandina and Decatur.

JACKSONVILLE, Oct S.-Prcsident Neal
Mitchelrs official bulletin for the twenty-four
hours ending at 6 o'clock gives the number
of new cases as eighty lone, and reports five
deaths.
The hot, damp weather is responsible for
the sluggishness of the fever and death rates
during the past two days. There is a sus-
picion of approaching cold in the sky, which
is anxiously looked for as the hes. agent in
crippling the disease. Edward Martin, of
The Times Union, is thought to be dying.
His disease took an unfavorable turn Friday,
one not uncommon in yellow fever, and late
that night DR.. Maxwell reported that unless
some favorable change took place before
morning he should fear the worst. DIR.
Porter has been called in consultation, and
three skilled and experienced nurses are in
attendance upon the patient
The Rev. j. r. Bicknell is about again
ministering to the wants of the sick and suf
fering. These noble hearted ministers have
been constant in their fight against the terri
BILE pestilence which invades our city, as well
as the want and suffering which it brings in
its train. They have one by one been taken
with the fever, and those of them who have
not yielded up their useful lives have, after
regaining sufficient strength, Immediately re-
turned to their posts of duty.
DR.. Charles j. Burroughs, after being con-
hned to his bed for fifteen days from an at
tack of yellow fever, is now convalescing.
Charles d. Forest, the brave young tele-
graph operator who volunteered to come
here from Detroit, is in dying condition.
The memorial meeting at the board of
trade rooms was exceedingly impressive.
Bishop Weed read the following resolutions
of respect for Coz. J. j. Daniel, which were
passed and ordered spread on the minutes and
published:
Whereas, In Gods wise providence the presi-
dent of this association, Col. j. j. Daniel, has
passed to his rest; and, whereas, we desire to ex-
press our appreciation OF him as a man in whose
heart the sufferings of his fellow men always
found response, and as an officer devoted to his
duty, always considerate and patient; be it
Resolved, That we place on record our appre-
citation of his worth, genteness and urbanity. A
nobier man, more devoted servant, or purer
and more unblemished spirit has not come among
us. A man among men, firm but gentle faithful
and true, loving, honest, courteous and manly
he died as he had lived martyr to his love for
his fellows, true Christian gentleman, exem-
plfying his teaching by his life. Rich and poor,
young and old. widow, orphan and stranger
called him friend. In the decease of our honored
president we have lost, one and ail loving
director. strong sustaining spirit AMI large
minded guide.
Resolved, That we extend to his beloved wife
and family our most heartfelt sympathy, and
that copy of these resolutions be forwarded to
the widow.
WASHINGTON, Oct. S-SUrgeon Ross has
telegraphed to Surgeon General Hamilton
from Fernandina as follows:
"Much more sickness here, principally
among negroes, than is thougkt or reported
Howard association has no more means than
necessary for care of sick and needy Num-
Der of latter large and increasing; many in
fected houses and much infected bedding here
which should be fumigated, disinfected and
some destroyed Will you furnish means
for fumigation, disinfection and compensa-
tion for articles destroyed, thereby greatly
diminishing danger of trouble in future, es-
pecially next year9"
DECATUR, Ala, Oct. 7.-Everybody, in
Guiding the physicians, is feeling blue over
the prospects and wondering what the result
win be. There were four new cases reported.
DR. W. G. Gill and r. V. Williams are both
very dangerous, and little hope can be enter
tanned for the recovery Of either of them.