The herald., 1897-09-16


since the death of Col Edwards. We
have maintained a strict quarantine
against this point as we'll as against ali
infected and suspicious points. We feel
confident of our ability to keep the yell
low fever out Of Jackson, and will to-
night put an absolute quarantine against
all persons coming into our city from any
point. In order to do this no health GER
tif1cates will be honored from anyone.
ITO those who contemplate leaving the
city we desire to say, if you are expect
ing to go, go at once. To those who are
going to stay, that We are going to leave
nothing undone to keep the fever out;
and should it come we pledge our word
and honor to give notice of the very first
suspicious case coming to our knowl-
edge.
"To the country people we wish to say
that in refusing to admit you to our city
we want it understood that it is done for
our mutual good, for if we have the fever
you will be exposed; if we have it not
you will be protected.
"Our doctors will be permitted to viet
you in sickness, and arrangements will
be perfected so you can come to our
quarantine station and send in for gro
ceries, medicines and the necessaries of
life
ITO our citizens remaining in this city
we say frankly curse Is threatened;
you are expected to do your duty and
cooperate with the board of health,
mayor and aldermen.
1.-The regulations in regard to staying
off the streets after p. m. will be rigidly
enforced.
THE fire alarm will tap three times at
9 o'clock and all persons found on the
streets after that hour will be held to
strict account. If there are any per-
sons here who are depending on being
fed upon free rations, we want to say to
them frankly that there will be none
issued. The farmers are clamoring for
laborerS, and we are determined that no
loafers or idlers shall remain in the city.
To this class we especially say, you had
better get out at once.
I'VE again assure our people in our
city that should fever break out we will
see that speedy transportation to take
them away will be provided, the Illinois
Central raiload having promised, if nee
essary, to furnish a special train on
few hours notice.
"W. E. TODD, Health officer.
JAMES EWING, Chief of Police"
AT NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, Sept 15.-At the
close of the days investigation the fever
situation, so far at least a New Orleans
is concerned. was considered to have
materially improved and there was less
anxiety than at any time since Monday
1t is not easy tonight to find physician
who Is prepared to hazard an opinion
that New Orleans stands in immediate
fear of an epidemic. During the day
there were twenty cases reported to the
board of health for investigation. Only
two Of these cases have the physicians
been able to trace to Ocean Springs.
At Touro there are some 200 sick peo-
pie, and the utmost caution is being dis
played in order to prevent any spread Of
the disease
Millions Of gallons Of water have al
ready beenspumped through the streets.
and with the general situation as much
improved as it is tonight confidence has
been strengthened.
Biloxi now has forty-nine cases of
sickness; of these nineteen are yellow
fever, six are suspicious and diagnosis
of thirteen is reserved. There have been
no deaths at Biloxi.
IN ALABAMA
MOBILE, Ala. Sept. 15.--There were
five new cases of yellow fever and one
death in Scranton today. The Mobile
board of health received reports today
showing that there were no new cases
of yellow fever and no suspicious cases.
The exodus of citizens to the surrounding
rural districts still continues.
IN GEORGIA
AUGUSTA, Ca, Sept. 15.--Augusta
has quarantined against all yellow fever
points, and also against Atlanta.
Atlanta.-Yellow fever refugees pour
ed into the city today. During the day
three special cars of refugees came in
from New Orleans and other infected
points One car was filled with the troops
from Jackson barracks. In New Orleans
This car stopped here but a few minutes
and then passed on to Chickamagua ma
tional park, where they will camp.
TEXAS GUARANTEED
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. 15-Bexar
commissioners have declared a quaran-
tine, effective on all railroads entering
San Antonio. This extends to the county
line.