Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-14
MORE HELP.
Nurses and Physicians FIOcking ia
the Scene OF Fever.
IBy telegraph to tho Dispatch.l

ny Telegraph 70 tne Dl5patcn-l
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, September 19.-
Eighteen new cases have been reported
for the eighteen hours ending at noon.
One death, William Jones, at Sand Hills.
The weather is still wet and unfavorable.
To-day was another gloomy day, rainy,
damp, and chilly, making one feel as if
an iceberg had suddenly been sent down
here. The feelings of the people here
correspond with the state Of the weather
Rumors OF the doctors being taken i'll
and many new cases had very de-
pressing effect. As the weather seems
inclined to remain in this unfavorRble
state for some time the outlook is
gloomy indeed. Everything wears most
desolate look all over the city. and
walk throughout the place will bring
down the most hopeful mans feelings to
the zero point. Some excitement was
csused here yesterday among the news
pBper-men by the rumor that CinCln-
natl journalist WAS here and sick.
Great efforts were made to find
bin, but without success until this
afternoon, when ne was found at
l46 west Ashley street, in n small
house occupied by colored man and
his wife He proved TO be ID. r. Baker,
editor-in-chief Of the Cincinnati Post.
The new cases Of fever reported to-day
number A deaths, 4-yiz., William A.
Jones, Mrs. Thomas Floody, j. A. Bo-
gait, and Mrs Charles Peterson. The
total number of cases reported TO the
board of Health to date is 1877 deaths,
10l.
Physicians and trained nurses are ar
irving daily, but more are needed.
The following address was adopted to-
day:
To Or Countryncn:
Through the cloud Of gloom, suffer
ing, and death which oyershadows rs
your sympathy and generosity shine
like the glad tidings Of great Joy and
bring life and light to our people. Our
hearts overflow with gratitude. 10 those
whom we can reach by correspondence
we will endeavor to express our acknow-
Judgments. To many who are remit
ting to US anonymously and to those who
associated together are contributing
through one medium We desire to eI-
press our grateful appreciation for their
generous contributions. We are deeply
moved by your spontaneous efforts for
our relief. TO each and all we extend
our earnest thanks.
j. j. DANIELS, President;
CHARLES $. ADAMS,
Secretary jacksonville Auxiliary SAM
tsry Association.
MEMPHIS, September 13.-A special
from Decatur, Ala. says Another case
OF yellow-feyer 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 Deca-
tur, which is $50 miles east Of this city,
and trains on the Memphis and Charles
ton road are not allowed to stop there.
DR.. jerome Cochran, the State health
officer, telegraphed from Decatur this
morning as follows: II believe NJ.
Spencer died of yellow-fever, although
the case was not typical. lido not think
that it is necessary for quarantine to be
established 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 if any
thing suspicious occurs.
WASHINGTON, September l3.-A tele-
gram has been received at the Marine
Hospital Bureau from Mr.. NJ. Mccoy, Of
Allegheny Springs. Tenn, saying that
he can entertain from two to three hum
bred refugees, and the people of Camp
Perry have been notified accordingly.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. September 10
Miss Clara Barton received this morning
from Colonel Southmayo, who left New
Orleans Tuesday with eighteen nurses,
the following telegram. dated Baldwin,
Fla. "Kept here all night. Jackson
souyille nineteen miles away. Left ten
nurses at McClenneyand have wired New
Orleans for doctors. The people are dy-
ing at McClenney for the need Of atten
ton, snd the country around is panic
stricken. The situation is very sad aud
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