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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
FEVER At EDWARDS.
And jackson Excited and VIII Not
Let Trains stop.


jackson. Miss, Sept. 12-Excitement
over yellow fever has again been re-
newed there. This morning lady clerk
in the postoihce received words from
Edwards. Miss, twenty-five miles west
of here. stating that one of her relatives
was severely Ill with dengue fever. and
saying that numerous cases of that dis
ease We're scattered about Edwards. 1t
will be remembered that it was
previously reported that yellow fever ex-
listed at Edwards and that Hon s. s.
Champion had died of the scourge after
having visited family just returned
from Ocean Springs. This report was
afterwards denied by the Edwards au-
thorities.
The Associated Press this afternoon
addressed telegram to the mayor of
Edwards, asking for true statement of
the condition of affairs at that place,
pointing out that it was desired to do
justice to the town. but at the same
time the news must be had.
About noon special train arrived
here from Meridian. having on board
nr. Gully of the Meridian health depart
ment. The train was met by Mayor
Wharton, City Health Officer Todd and
Chief of Police Ewing, and general
quarantine and health matters were dis.
cussed
Shortly afterwards an order was
promulgated that all trains from the
infected district he forced to pass
through the city without stopping and
that the quarantine be enforced with all
possible strictness.
The Associated Press was advised at
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
THE TRUTH LEAKING OUT.
Yellow Jack mt Ocean Springs Nearly
a. Month ArO.

Month Ago.
New Orleans. Sept. 12.-The Times
Democrats Ocean Springs special says:
Feeling assured that our citizens are
anxious and desire to know something
of affairs as regards to yellow fever on
the coast, | have concluded to inform
you upon the subject. 1t is highly prob
able that the first case OF yellow fever
occurred at this place where at the time
of it's occurrence a mild epidemic of
fever, most probably dengue, had eX-
listed for some time. | say this because
out of a resident populat ton of about
1900 and Il summer population of about
5000, there has been between 100 and
800 cases of sickness since about the
middle of July up to this date, but up
to about the 18th of August the cases
were so mild as not to attract serious
attention. But since that time a num-
Der of deaths occurring caused a critical
investigation which developed the fact
that yellow fever existed here. Exactly
how it came here is not positively
known, but there are clues that are
being followed up which l think will
demonstrate beyond a doubt the source
of the disease. Mrs. Saunders. who kept
a restaurant on one of the main streets
of the town. died on August Is. Her
body was conveyed by wagon to Bark
ley, where it was inferred. Soon after
w
last named placed and two other per-
sons. There are four more cases exist
ing here. one expected to die tonight.
Barley is postoffice of only about
four or five houses. situated about
seven miles from the Louisville and
Nashville road and the station of Belle
fontaine and on the river. There is one
case reported to be yellow ever in an
isolate place near the line between
Scranton and Pascagoula. Four cases
have been reported at Biloxi with about
twenty-five persons additional sick, only
one case at Perkinston, a small place
on the G.. and s. l. Railroad. not far
from Gulfport. Most of the cases of
yellow fever which have occurred in
Ocean Springs have progressed to Il
favorable termination under careful and
proper treatment. though the mortality
has been considerably above the mini
mum in the little town of Barley. which
received it's initiatory case from this
place. There are at this time about
forty cases of fever in Ocean Springs.
Il few of which are seriously sick. There
have been reported in the last twenty
four hours three new cases which oc
Cured in the twenty-four hours pre-
viously.
The outlook for Ocean Springs is
somewhat encouraging. The citizens
are generally hopeful and cheerful.
Mayor Grayson. together with the re-
lief committee. consisting of Col. Van
Cleve. Il. Willing, j. ID. Miner and w.
G.. Grayson. are energetic in their eff
forts to see that no person suffers for
attention. The physicians consisting of
Drs. Bailey. Shannon and Newcombe,
are prompt in their attention. and to
them is largely due the small mortality.
The Gordon around the town is so COM
plete that three tramps stealing ride
were unable to get through the guards.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
SELMA PANICKY.
Hut Recovered After Some Experts
Made Their Valuable Report.

Selma. Ala, Sept. 12.-The city was
panicky this afternoon, the result of a
supposed case of yellow fever. j.. w.
Colson. a mail carrier. returned from
an outing at Ocean Springs today. He
had chill this morning and his family
jumped to the conclusion that he had
yellow fever and his family physician
was called The first SYMPTOMS coupled
with his recent visit to Ocean Springs
made the case ut least suspicious and
no time was lost in reporting it to DR..
j. A. McKinnon. county health officer.
The patient was hurried to the deten-
ton camp, nine miles from the clty.
Drs. McKinnon. Furnace. Ritter, Lock
hart and Ward accompanied Colson to
the detention station. Throughout the
evening symptoms were closely watch
ed. and tonight the doctors returned on
II special train and brought the good
news that there was no cause for alarm;
The people were much excited and had
a doubtful report been made hundreds
of the more timid would have lett the
city on the morning train.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

work they are doing and of their move
ments. The news from New Orleans
announcing the fact that seven of the
heretofore suspicious cases were yellow
foyer was a disappointment and sur
prise, as it was hoped that the disease
had been arrested in its progress. DR..
Wyman received word of the develop
President Olliphant of the state board
of health.
Late last night DR.. Wyman received
a dispatch from Surgeon Murray at
Ocean Springs Miss, announcing that
the detention camp at Fontainbleau was
surveyed and the cars containing the
outfit unloaded. The plan of the camp
has been approved by DR.. Guiteras, the
yellow fever expert. DR.. Gaines has
Surgeon Murray says that he had not
received any report from the local phys-
clans, but that he had heard of five new
cases. one male and four female.
Surgeon Wasdin, who was visiting
Biloxi. reported the situation there much
improved.
Or. Rhett Goode, the president of the
Mobile STATE board of health, in dis
patch to Dr. Wyman. says there are no
the least suspicious. The weekly re-
port of the Mobile board of health shows
twenty deaths from all causes-two from
fever (the character of the fever is not
stated. The city is more than nor
mally healthy for the season.
Today Surgeon Porter telesraphed
from Mobile that there were no cases of
yellow fever there nor were there any
that were suspicious.
Surgeon Glennan reports his arrival
yesterday at Grand Bay, Ala, where lie
is to inspect passengers and baggage at
the state detention camp, three miles
west of that place. Grand Bay is near
where the Louisville and Nashville Rail
road crosses from Mississippi into Ala
bama.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

3 D. IN. that DR.. Purnell, yellow fever
expert, had left Nicksburg on a special
train and would proceed to Edwards
and investigate the cases of fever there
ard then 90 to Pelahatchie, twenty
FIVE miles east of Jackson, to inquire
into case there, which rumor has per-
sisted in calling suspicious. This action
was taken at the request of the Pela-
hatchie authorities.
At 1890 p. IN. the following official
reply was received from Edwards Miss:
ITO the Associated Press-After a
thorough investigation of the fever at
Edwards. we find all SYMPTOMS indicative
of dengue fever of mild type. There are
in all about twenty whites and five or
six negroes sick with the disease. We
are satisfied that the source of infec-
tion was from the Champion case, and
in it's turn from the Anderson family,
one of whom returned from Ocean
Springs some weeks ago suffering from
Il fever which was contracted by Il
whole family of nine persons, all of
whom recovered.
(Signed) "A. M'CALLUM.
"a. w. RATLIFFE.
-. Ii. PURNELL."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Another Investigation.

Vicksburg. Miss. Sept. 12.-The
anxiety concerning the illness of Capt.
w. A. Montgomery of Edwards and
some members of his family failing to
be alaycd by favorable reports from his
family physician. it was decided by the
state board of health to send DIR. j. IL.
Purnel to make investigation there and
also to visit Pelahatcnie. Miss, about
which anxiety exists, also. DR.. Purnell,
VINO has had much experience with yell
low fever, left by special train this after
noon.
The Illinois Central special train. with
Assistant Superintendent Dunn and DR..
Hunter aboard, arrived this evening.
They conferred with the local health au-
thorities and left for New Orleans. The
state board of health has established
headquarters here and a bureau of in
formation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
SMOOTH DIPLOMACY.
The old Man Knew How to Collect
Bill.

|
Julian Is only IA months old and
fine child, though I say it myself.
had him on my knee in the parlor OF
our fat when knock came at the door.
opened it, whereupon decidedly
elderly gentleman pushed his way in.
what fine boy!" exclaimed the
stranger, looking in admiration at JUL
ian. 81 can tell it's boy. He's so
sturdy"
had been inclined to resist his un-
ceremonious pushing of himself in, but
he took so much pleasure in Julian and
Julian was so delighted by the atten-
ton that hadn't the heart to say any
thing.
six teeth, eh?" continued the pater-
nal and kindly old gentleman. 1.-Two
years old, judge, sir?"
mo, sir" l replied. st is true he
looks fully two years old, but he is only
IA months"
Impossible" was the reply, in tone
of wonder.
Julian meanwhile was growing and
laughing at the stranger and held out
his arms. 1t suddenly dawned on me
that had not asked my visitor his
business, but by this time he had Julian
in his lap.
"The child actually weighed all of
rs pounds" he declared. by the way,
I came to see you about the gas bill.
Actually rs pounds! Only IA months
old! Ha! ha! little boy"
I had been angry for week about
my gas bill. The company had taken
away my meter on account of nom
payment Of most outrageous charge,
and for some time / had been using
candles. My intention was to sue the
company.
Hear him taught" cried the vener-
able old gentleman, who was now
handling Julian on his knee. -Four
teen months old and weighs rs pounds!
Well, WE'LL" -f
Julian was in esctasies.
"WeIl, now" said, IT don't think
ought to pay"
But he was so wrapped up in Julian
that he really did not hear me. He
brought forth an old wallet and drew
my gas bill from it. ,...
Here, little boy" he cried, sis some
thing for you to play with. really be-
lieve he'll have another tooth through
in week. There isn't another baby in
Brooklyn to equal him."
Julian was waving that gas bill in
his little fist, and the two made the
sweetest picture together-the old gen.
tleman and the child. I had $40 bill
that was boarding to buy new coat
and vest with, and brought it out with
a sigh. The old gentleman accepted it
casually. .-. ..
well, WELL" he said. 81 must be
going. Twenty-Five pounds! Four
teen months old!" .
AS he walked downstairs he looked
back two or three times to wave his
hand and cry "By-by" at Julian. He
was certainly superior and well edu-
Gated old gentleman and I have no
doubt he was reduced to the necessity
of taking up his present occupation by
reverses of fortune, but I wish I had
thought of asking him to have my
gas meter brought Blacklist. Louis
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Al MEMPHIS.
The city Enforcing strict Quarantine
Against New Orleans,

Memphis. Tenn, Sept 12.-When
Mayor Capp of Memphis saw the Asso-
ciated Press bulletin tonight. confirming
the report of seven cases of yellow fever
in New Orleans, he. in conjunction with
Dr. G. b. Thornton, president of the
board of health, issued proclama ton
enforcing a strict quarantine against
New Orleans, Ocean Springs, Mobile and
all other towns on the gulf coast. All
spectors and all passengers and baggage
from the infected districts will not be
allowed to enter Memphis. Incoming
steamboats, will be subjected to the same
regulations.
The city of Memphis is in splendid
sanitary condition, and with strict
quarantine against the infected districts
the mayor and health officers have no
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

Mobile. Ala, Sept. 12.-Today. upon
applicable being made, DR.. John Gutter
as, yellow fever expert, was admitted
into this city and received by the health
authorities. He came to examine and
report upon the health of the people
here. There being no known cases of
yellow fever. the best that could be done
to aid him was to let him make the
rounds with two of the physicians and
tomorrow will begin early and continue
the work. He will probably remain
here a few days and make thorough
personal examination. He will then
make simultaneous report to the sur
geon general and the state board of
health.
Quarantine restrictions are rigid here
against the infected districts to the
west. There are no suspicious cases,
and so far as learned no towns have
been influenced by the New Orleans ac-
ton to follow that city's action in
Quarantining Mobile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
FEMININE FASHIONS.
Fresh Additions to the Summer Co.'S
tunes.

Fresh Additions to the Summer Co.'S
tunes.
Trimmed skirts increase in favor as
the season advances.
Mousselipe brilliante is a new gauzy
textile much used by Raudnitz, Beers
and Paquin for draping evening toilets.
1t has a very silky surface, and is re-
markedly dainty and beautiful.
Most of the new tucked evening
gowns of gauzy material have rows of
handsome Venetian lace insertion on
bodice and skirt. Other toilets are made
with Gainsborough tichus of tulle or
mousseline de sole crossed over the cor
sage, passed under the arms, and tied at
the back.
Accordion-plaited skirts of black silk
grenadine, canvas tulle, black Swiss
muslin dotted in silk, fancy French and
Russian nets, and similar diaphanous
textiles,are made up over gored founda-
lions of brilliant Turkish red or golden
yellow satin. Portions of the bodice
and sleeves are likewise plated and
finished with elegant decorations in cut
jet. .r. ,...,t ..-r .-t ......
eros de Tours is one of the popular
silks this summer and has a soft fin
ished corded surface, slightly heavier
in quality than taffeta, but less glossy.
It is used in the pale tints for evening
toilets, and in browns, grays, and
greens for church., visiting, etc. Some
Of the grounds are striped with satin
in bronze or black, then figured with
small leaves or flowers OF quaint old
fashioned figures. These patterns make
charming fancy waists. ... ...,,
For cool and pretty gowns-qualities
that in the eyes of the majority nova
days lose nothing by the additional
fact that they are inexpensive-noth-
ing is better than the sheer delicate all
wool delaines trimmed with ribbon in
any Of the thousand and one ways ap-
proved by fashion, No more dainty
gowns could be desired at the seashore
or in the mountains, for while com
Portable and ,dressy at the same time
they resist dampness and wear as No
sort OF white or light cotton gown can.
Elderly women can suitably wear
delaines in dark colors for morning
dress. The material is not suitable for
afternoon dress. In lighter combina-
tons of color, however, delaine hand
somely trimmed with lace or ribbon
leaves little to be desired on the score of
smartness.--N. Y. Post. ...
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Knew Good Work

When Sir Walter Scott repeated "Ho-
henlinden" to Leyden, the latter COM
mented: Dash it, man, tell the fellow
that hate him, but, dash him, he has
written the finest verses that have been
published these so years." Sir Walter
faithfully carried out his errand, and
had Tor answer: Tell Leyden that I de-
test him, but know the value of his
critical appreciation. San Francisco
Argonaut. ..t..s4 t..-l
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Enforcing Quarantine.

Houston. Tex, Sept. 12.-(Special)-
Houston tonight decided to quarantine
against New Orleans. Mayor Rice gave
the necessary order, and with Chief
Hahn and squad of police, stopped the
incoming Southern Pacific train from
the east at the city limits. None of the
passengers were allowed to stop off here
and everybody. including the "On the
Bowery" theatrical company, went on
west. The train got out of here about
midnight. The officers then went out
through the rain to stop other trains,
and at 10 a. IN. had not returned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

Dallas, Tex, Sept 12.-(Special.) 1.-The
republican state executive committee of
Texas has been called to meet at the
Oriental hotel in the city of Dallas on
Tuesday, October II, for the transac elton
of such business as may come before
present and each is requested to be pre-
pared to submit full report as to the
condition of the party in his districts,
with such recommendations as he may
deem necessary to proper organization
preparatory to the coming campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Earthauake shocks.

st. Louis, Sept. IA special to the
Globe Democrat from the City of Mex
leo says:
The meteorological observatory. here
has received news from San Carlos,
Oawaca. that three distinct earthquake
shocks were felt there in the space of
Ave minutes. No damage resulted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Cotton Conditions,

Manor, Tex. Sept. 13.-(Special.)-A
fine rain has been falling all day. 1t will
be q great blessing to fill cisterns, furnish
stock and start fall vegitation. 1t is the
general opinion that it will do more harm
than good to the cotton crop. 1t was
preceded by a strong wind which blew out
a great deal of cotton, which will be
total loss. and the open cotton will be
more or less damaged The outlook for
top crop is not favorable i'm this section.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Houston Laborers Reso1ute.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 12.-(SpeciaI.)-
The Houston labor council held meet
ing to take action regarding the miners
strike in the east, particularly the action
of the deputy sheriff at HazletOn on
Friday of firing on body of marching
miners. A strong resolution deuouncing
the action of Sheriff Martin and his
deputies was adopted. Steps were
taken to raise funds to aid the strikers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Chess Congress.

Berlin. Sept. 1.-THE chess congress of
the Berlner Schach Gesellschaft was
opened at the Architekten Haus, in this
city today. Twenty entries for the in
ternational tournament, the first round
of which contest will be played tsmor-
row. are announced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
ed S. r. OLLIPHANT.
President Board of Health.
a. BRITAIN.
Tennessee Guarantees.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 12.-Today the
state board of health issued quarantine
orders against all points along the gulf
coast. extending from Mobile to New
Orleans. This is done as a measure of
extra caution because of the receipt of
unfavorable reports from the gulf coast.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
SPECIALTIES,

eases of all forms, catarrn anq ulSeaseS
of women. Address or call on Dr. Hatn'
Mo. Tex. Mail treatment given by send
ing for symptom blank. No; 1 for men,
No. 9 for women, No. for skin diseases.
No. 4 for catarrh. .#
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Rurned TO Death.

Cuero. Tex, Sept. 12.-(Special)-The
Cheapside gin burned yesterday after.
noon and Mr. George Smith. owner OF
the gin. was so frightfully burned that
he died shortly after s
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
A Horseman Killed.

Boston, Sept. 12.-Bernard J.. Treacy,
the Lexington, KY, horseman, died at
the city hospital tonight as result of
a fractured skull. He slipped and in
his fall struck his head on stone step.
He never regained consciousness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
II the baby lr Cuttinr reeth

inc BABY lc Cutting Teeth
BE sure and use that old and well.known
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child, softens the gums. allays ali main,
cures wind collie and il the best remedy
for diaThs>S. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

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sPECIALTIES:
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urinary difficulties,
hydrocele, pimples,
piles, rheumatism,
skin and blood dis
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
AT WASHINGTON.
News From the Fever District Re-
ceived From officials.

Washington, Sept. 12.-The officials of
the marine hospital service in the fever
communication with Surgeon General
Wyman today and informed him of the