The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-17
ANOTHER PLAGUE SHIP.
PEST LINE BRINGS MORE CHoLERA.
Esven Deaths on the Bohemia, which
Case OF Cholera in New York.

dcaths-all ohildren-have been added TO
lic list of those who have died o. cholera
between Hamburg and New York.
This is the story of the steamship DO
honia. which reached New York last
rirht and anchored in lower quarantine.
I1er coming has been dreaded She left
Hamburg at the time when the pest was
az its worst, her steerage passengers
cetbfrcd from the infected regions OF
T,rmany and Russia. Half an hour
after her arrival she was added 10 the
cholera feet which rides IN the lower
bay. .-.
Q,,orantine. Sept. 16.-Dr. Byron has
visited the Bohemia lie reports that
tLnrc were II deaths at sea on the
stoarnor and that four cases were re-
,,o,cd IN Swinebume Island this morn
80 lie reports that those who died on
the vessel died Of gastric Intestinal trOu-
1Ics The Bohemia has coo steerage,
no cabin passengers and crew OF q
mon. nH passed and found well i ne
ships condition as TO cleanliness Is nIs'-
class.
SUSPECTED CASE OF CHOLkRA.
New York. Sept. 1G.-The health board
tls morning announced another sus-
bulletin reads rs follows:
"The only suspected case Of cholera in
this city since the last bulletin is Edward
Hoope. of 1625 Madison avenue, who
died yesterday. It is under investiga-
ton
MORE SUSPECTED CASES
DR.. Labouchere of the Five Points
Mission. this morning reported TO the
board of health probable case of chol-
era in Sullivan street. The board has
sent an investigating committee
The doctor who is attending Mary Con-
erty, who was taken TO the hospital yes
terday morning suffering from cholera,
reports this morning that there is a good
chance of her recovery.
The death Of Charlotte Beck, which Oc-
Cured on the 18th instant. was to-day
officially declared to be due to ASiatic
cholera.
1t is reported that caae of cholera has
developed among the conYicts on Black
wells Island.
REQUEST THAT INNnoRATIoN BE STOPPED.
The four immigrant girls who landed
from FrieSland, aud who are supposed to
have introduced the cholera into this
city, have been sent to a hospital, where
they will be detained until the disease is
stamped out.
A conference was held to-day between
the Mayor President Wilson, of the
board Of health; Public Works Commis-
sioner Gilroy, and Police Commissioner
Martin and other officials. The cholera
situation was discussed, and it was stated
that the Mayor had decided to ask the
President 10 stop all immigration to this
country until all danger was passed
Washington, Sept. 16.-Regarding the
IdppIeaGon Of the powers lodged in the
President in reference TO the cholera ques-
tion, Secretary Foster said 10 a reporter
for the United Press that there was no
necessity, at present, at least, for the is
suance of any circular or proclamation
by the Executive.
FIRE ISLAND DESERTED.
New York. Sept 16-Fire Island to-
day is practically deserted. All the pas
sengers that were willing to go to New
York via the water route were on board
the Cepheus. Only about thirty refused
10 go By the steamer. They were allow
ed to 90 to Babylon and avail them
selves of the railroad facilities in reach
lug New York All were armed with a
clean bill of health. The Cepheus sailed
for Now York at 9:10 o'clock. On the
way up she ran aground, but was foated
off after delay of two hours The yes
Sci reached quarantine at 2:20 p NJ, The
passengers crowded the deck, waving
handkerchiefs, while the Normannia's
band played a lively air. and the Ce-
pheus whistle was kept constantly going
In response to the salutes Of the craft in
the vicinity. The steamer arrived at the
Hamburg-Amcrican dock, at Hoboken,
at $3.50 p. NJ.
Long Island City Sept. 1G-The train
carrying the passengers from Tire Island
arrived here shortly after / o'clock this
afternoon. All described their expert
ence as terrible.
OPENING OF CAMP LOW POSTPONED.
Camp Low, Sandy Hook Sept. 1G.-
The opening of Camp Low for the re-
coption Of passengers quarantined Oh
Huffman Island has been postponed un-
III tomorrow. Dr. Hamilton says that
he was forced to postpone the opening of
the camp because the New Jersey author
tiles refused to allow the New Jersey
Central railroad to run freight trains
20 the camp. as they had promised to do.
This will compel the authorities to use
tugs for the transmission Of supplies
The marines commenced guard duty
last night. The revenue cutter Grant,
with DR.. Hamilton, Surgeon CrOner and
Captain Smythe, is anchored near by.
They viii remain here until tomorrow to
receive passengers. DR.. Hamilton will
remain IN charge of this camp for a
week longer.
No Cholera In Brooklyn
Brooklyn, y. Y, Sept 16,-The Health
Department reports that there is abso-
lately no cholera in Brooklyn. The sud
den death of Polish Hebrew girl on
S@te street yesterday caused scare
among the health authorities, but investi-
cation of the case satisfied them it was
not AsiaGc cholera.
Not a Case of Cholera.
New Haven, Conn, Sept 16.-At the
hospital it is stated that Romeo Rooney,
the Italian, was not suffering from chol-
era. The hospital authorities seem in
cliBed 70 reticence, but it is thought
Rooney was suffering from a combination
Of acute mania and collie.
Baltimore, Sept. 16.-The reported
cholera case resulting in the death of
Miss Mamie Mencide was the cause of
q thorough investigation by the health
board to-day. Ii was unanimously de-
cided that the girls death was caused
by nephritc collie. Another scare was
also investigated, but no cholera has yet
been found in Baltimore.
The United States QusEantined.
Ottawa, Sept 16.-It was decided at
q Cabinet meeting yesterday that the
Dominion Government would not inter
fere with the Quebec Government in en-
forcing quarantine restrictions. The Gus
toms officers have been empowered to
board all trains and boats coming from
the United States and TO refuse admis-