The times., 1899-08-02

According to the reports received by
Surgeon General Wyman last night. there
is little cause for local alarm over the
yellow fever situation at the Soldiers
Home in Hampton, Va The conditions are
regarded as very encouraging. and it is
now believed that the scourge can be con
fined to the infected localities, Hampton
and Phoebus.
While every precaution is being taken,
and while a strict quarantine is being en-
forced, il is stated that Washington is in
little danger, and that the outlook is very
bright
The following despatch was received by
Surgeon General Wyman from Surgeon
Wasdin last night:
Hampton, August ].
The report for today is as follows: Three new
cases and one death. The situation is cncourag-
ing. WASDIN.
This makes a total Of forty cases and
eight deaths since the disease was discov-
cred. Dr. Wyman stated last night that
he had been unable TO obtain rasnes or ac
curate figures, but these would be forth
coming today. a despatch from DIR. White
received last night STATES that the infec-
tion which has been prevalent in Phoebus
has developed one suspicious case II is
also stated that this locality may develop
many cases. as the infection was brought
from the Home before the disease was dis
covered.
Surgeon Pettus, the post surgeon at Fort
Monroe, wires that there are no sus-
picious cases at Old Point and that every
thing is quiet. Reports from Newport
News are encouraging and state that 10
cases have appeared. Surgeon Worten-
baker wired last night that he had arrived
at Newport News and that trains were
stopping at that place.
despatch received from Deputy Quar-
termaster General McCauley, al Philadel-
phia, by Surgeon General Wyman last night
stated that special train would be sent
to Cape Charles City today to remove the
troops now stationed at Fort Monroe to
Battery Point, Del. A boat will convey
the troops from Fort Monroe to Cape
Charles City. DR.. Wyman wired the quar-
antine officials to permit the boat to land
No civilians Will be permitted to board
the boat, and the troops Will be kept un-
Ger observation while in camp at Battery
Point.
The following orders were issued by
Surgeon General Wyman last night:
Surgeon White viii instruct Surgeon Worten-
baker 10 Iemain at Newport News and look out
for all matters along the line of railroads be-
tween Newport News and Richmond. Hospital
Steward holb (iulmune), Is ordered from Nor
folk TO report TO DR.. White. Surgeon Nasdin
will continue at Hampton until relieved Surgeon
White viii remain but will not visit the Home.
as his immunity IS doubtful. Assistant Surgeon
fricks has been ordered from the South Atlantic
Quarantine Station to Norfolk Surgeon stimp-
son will proceed from St. Louis 10 Old Point
The War Department has issued tents.
which will be supplied for the use OF the
inmates Of the Home so as TO clean out
the dormitories
In speaking of the situation last night,
Surgeon General Wyman stated that he was
very much pleased with the conditions and
had congratulated his men on their splen-
did work in confning the infection.
'iOf course we expect cases 10 appear in
PhOebus. as that place was infected before
the disease was discovered. / am only sur
prised that we have not heard from The
place before now, as the term of incubation
is generally from four 10 five days
house TO house search will be made for
suspicious cases.
Il have examined the two men now con-
fined in the local detention camp. Daniel
Seary and George T. Walker. and / find
that they are all right and are safe. They
will be detained for time, however. until
We are sure Of them. / have also ordered
that all mails passing through the qua1a
tined places be not delayed. but be sub
1ected TO process Of disinfection before
delivery.
i am afraid the guests at the notels
at OLD Point will have to remain where
they are until the quarantine is raised. II
would be safe to let them go even now,
as they are not infected. but they cannot
sei out There is no way for them to pass
quarantine. and they must remain where
n m fT,ly shi l.
lection in the troops who were stationed
at Fortress Monroe, but they viii be care
FULLY inspected by Surgeon Pettus and
kept under observation while in camp
The inspection service inaugurated by
the District health authorities is being
continued. and Will not be abolished until
the officials are satisfied that there is no
danger OF the fever entering the city The
Norfolk boats are being watched and at
Alexandria two experts board all trains
coming from the vicinity of Hampton and
make thorough search for suspects.
Surgeon Farquhsr has wired that there
are no cases at Portsmouth or Berkeley
and that everything is quiet The scare
has passed over and with quiet tn officials
are confident that the scourge can be kept
inside the Gordon around the Soldiers
Home and Phoebus- No cases have de-
veloped outside the Home so far, and it
is thought that this is a good sign
Surgeon General Wyman will remain in
Washington and Will direct the campaign
from this point
Surgeon General Sterberg of the Army
received the following despatch yesterday
afternoon from Army Surgeon Vickery at
Fort Monroe.
orr epidemic not extending. Last day two
cases and one death. Origin not discovered
DO you know if We get immune surgeons and
nurses
The Qnartermaster General has arranged
for the transportation OF the army gafri-
son over the Pennsylvania Railroad from
Fort Monroe TO Delaware City This is
one mile from Battery Point, where the
troops will be stationed.