The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-18
ELEVEN NEW FEVER CASES.
The Awful Malady Announced to be
Epidemic at Brunswick.

Yesterday, Two Of Which Arc DAN
gerously Tll-DepIetion of PopuIa-
ton at Once Ensues, a General Exc
dus Being Tnevitable-Yet There Are
Many, Even in Health, Who, Per-
force, Must Remain-For These AS
sistance Must Come Wide-Winged.
Scenes and Incidents of the Sad Cri-
sis.
Brunswick, Ga, Sept. 17.-Eleven new
cases Of fever to-day, and an epidemic de-
clared. Such was the announcement
made by Col. Goodyear at the board of
health meeting to-day, sending a thrill of
horror TO the grief-stricken Brunswick
iaus present. Though prepared for this
announcement by the publication to-day
Of the result of your correspondents per-
sonal Investigations, the shock was none
the less. Many thought, when to-day's
issue of the MORNING NEWS was read, that
the correspondent had overdrawn the sit
uation in yesterdays report, and had as
sumed prophetic powers without warrant,
but when my words were written last
night, it was with the consciousness that
Brunswick was to have an epidemic; and,
though having no official announcement to
that effect, l endeavored to so word my
telegram that the people would read be-
tween the lines and leave the city. With
heartbreaking sorrow, hundreds hur-
riedly rushed to the trains this afternoon,
and it will need no military force to de-
populate the city.
THESE MUST BE HELPED.
There are the poor in Brunswick for
whom the government and the people of
this country must think. They cannot
leave, for they have no money and "help,
or we will PERISH - is the cry that would
60 up from hundreds of throats, did they
know that it would be heard With
Gyhtened hearts and faces, brunswick
iaus have lived the last few days; but
now, with our broken banks and stricken
people, il seems the cup is full to over
flowing. A striking coincidence was re
lated by ex-Msyor Colson. .to-day,a veteran
of the epidemic of rs
COINCIDENCE OF DATES.
Just seventeen years ago, on Sunday,
the 18th Of September, in 1876, Bruins
wick was pronounced stricken with an
epidemic; and now a repetition occurs.
Dark clouds float over the city to-day,
adding to the gloom.
Surgeon Guiteras left this afternoon for
Philadelphia, after doing noble work. He
was called to the bedside of a sick wife.
Surgeons Geddings and FACET are here,
and Surgeon Murray is en- route. Work
viii be commenced on the hospital build
lgs tomorrow.
TOUCHING INCIDENTS.
During the hurry and hustle of leaving
to-day many nailed up their stores and
then fled. Weeping mothers, wives and
children stood by the train, crying as if
their hearts would break as they i'm
printed kisses on their loved ones lips,
probably the last they will ever give.
Srong men turned aside, with tears
yelling from their eyes, as they viewed
the affecting scene, and the prayers that
were offered in that crowd were many,
but silent and sincere.
Father Hennesy, Ministers Ed F. Cook,
j. A. Thompson and d. Watson Wfnn
were among them, Offering consolation to
the departing people, and will remain to
comfort those who cannot leave.
PHYSICIANS ARRIVE.
Physicians are beginning to arrive. DR.
d, W. James came this morning from At
Ianta, with DR.. Sanchez, and will tender
MS services and instruments free of
charge to the people. He does not come
as an adventurer, to build reputation on
stricken community, but brings letters
OIL introduction from Gov Northen
ana other prominent people. He is a gem
uenan and physician of the old school,
ana for the sake of humanity, has come
10 help Brunswick. He read that nurses
ana physicians were needed, and came at
once Jack Hastings of the Atlanta
journal arrived to-day, but found he
could not leave the city at will and re-
.e'Aed, after securing a statement of the
situation of affairs.
NAMES NOT TO BE GIVEN
sixteen cases are under treatment, but
'ne board of health decided to-day not to
give the names for publication from to-
Jay on All are resting easy, except the
'aDor Johnson, and Mrs. Turner, who
are alngerously i'll.
surgeon Guiteras warns people from
e"o"Ing citizens to spend their days in
brunswick and go out to their homes at
H'sat' He says such people will carry in
'ecUon with them
sTAMPEDING MEETING.
AI the meeting to-day Col. Good
year announced that any one could
~ 10 Atlanta. One gentleman arose and
aSAea when the first train left. This was
asked seriously, but broke up the meet
and the citizens scrambled down
p'1Hs TO prepare. The boat to St. Simons
les"nl os l VIII probably be stopped, cutting
i I,ooO people. Camp Hutton is being
.opluly arranged to accommodate 1000,
:, s-' Che poorer people can find refuge
mere The government trains will
run daily Preparations for establish
- - GORDON around the city and moving
e s-e people will be begun tomorrow, when
H."seon Murray arrives. He will wear
,-.,,. nlted States uniform, and his word
,..,- Oe law. Mayor Lamb will cooperate
'-1 MN, Operators Cater and Ennis,
,'' Mss Cleminso Menager are sticking
.',eIy to their posts, and will re-
WHERE ALI ARE WELL,