New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-31
BLOCK ISLAND.
THE SMALLPOX EXCITEMENT OvER-GENERAL
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THE SMALLPOX EXCITEMENT OvER-GENERAL
NOTES.
Block Island r. J.. July 80 (Specal.-ln spite OF
rumors and reports 10 the contrary the smallpox
scare Is thing of the past. 1t is now almost two
weeks since the last OF the five was dcOvcrcd
and within that time cases have developed. OF
the five who were sick three have recovered very
nearly So leaving only sick at the present time
Those who have been luarantlned for more than ten
dnys past have been frequently and carefully examined
by the attending ply cian who states that now there
Is no danger Of any further outbreak ON saturday
Charlie, H. Fisher, VI. d. secretary Of the stat, Board
Of Health Of Rhode Island. came here and made
thorough Investigation OF the premises Of the Mane'scs
House. where the disease originated AMI Of the pest
house where the sick are confined. He made report
stating that there was no Danger TO the public
The exaggerated reports published have had some
effect in keeping people from coming 10 IN" Island
The exodus OF guests the first day or two after The
outbreak was large but since then the boats have car
RED away only their usual number at this season Of
the wear number Of thoae who departed 80 sud
denly have returned and others have word that
they will return In few days fOr the remainder OF
the season. Many of the hotels now are we'll filed,
and Judging from the number Of rooms already en-
gagged August as usual Will be very busy month for
the island.
The fishing, as yet is up to the standard,
although occasionally some god catches OF blue and
black fish mnde.
The hop ut the Ocean View saturday evening
last was attended by n large number Of peOp.e
on Sunday evening n sacred concert was given by
the Ocean View Orchestra. This evening the CJrnen
University Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin Club, con
sistlng OF fourteen young men, gave concest.
The opening hop OF the season ut the WOonsockci
House was given last saturday evening. and was
thoroughly enjoyed by the many people present.
Mrs Ayers and Mr. and Mrs. il. Il. Ayers, Of Nov
York. have been spending the last Ten days with
J. II. Tipler at his cottage on Black Rock. During
his stay here Mr.. Ayers Ia, had the good fortune 10
catch good sized striped bass, making The third
this season caught from Mr.. TrlpeI's stand.
T. H. Condeinan. vice president OF the Fire Insurance
Association Of Philadelphia, has with his family arrived
at the spring House. whore he will spend the remainder
Of the season.
DR.. W. n. Dunn an eminent physician from -.
Louis, md his family. are stopping AT the Iiygeia
f. A. Williams aud wife, Of Syracuse y. y, are at
the Eureka.
Joseph Franklin, president ana manager OF the VIII
lam Barr Dry Goods Goods Company Of 81. LOuis,
Mo-, with his family is at the spring House.
Mrs. NJ. W. kntchuIn, u New-lOTk, a. usual. j. nj
The WOOnsDcket House.
John duncan. retired merchant and HI daughter
from Newark ~ D. are at the National
Lust sunday for the first time this season the guest
on the island enabled 10 get the New York sunday
papers Sunday morning. Tn" steamer Ocean View
made trip 10 New-LondOn and returned with a largo
number Of copies Of The Tribune, which were readily
disposed Of
f. ;. Manning. Charles F.. Ide. Avery McDougall
and George Whaley OF the slOop River Of the New
York Yacht Club, were registered at the Ocean View
a few days ago.