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The age-herald., 1899-08-01
AT NORFOLK
An Absolute .Quarantine Has Largely
 Allayed Fears of the People

Norfolk, Va, July 31.-Fear of the spread of the epidemic of yellow fever to this city and thence abroad has been largely allayed by the absolute quarantine against the three peninsular towns adjacent to the in- fected spot.
 There is no fear that the fever will in- wade this city. No precaution has been overlooked by the local health authorities in their efforts to protect the public from the disease, and the ports vast commerce from injury by the needless fears of other communities. The steamer that stopped at Newport News and those that took on pas sengers at Old Point Comfort were not al- lowed to tie up at Norfolk. No steamer can come here from any of these points. A fleet of seven tugs has been chartered to patrol the IA miles of water between Norfolk and the Soldiers Home. and the Norfolk river front is constantly guarded by policemen. while a guard from the navy yard is stationed at the naval hospital to prevent the landing of email boats coutain- ing refugees from the peninsular.
 The city Is in excellent sanitary condi- ton, and all that skill can avail will Do
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
GEN. MERRITT
Making Arrangements for Majority
 Garrison at Fort Monroe

New York, July 31.-General Merritt, com- manding the department of the east United States army said today that he was mak- ing arrangements to transfer the garrison at Fort Monroe, with the exception of about twenty men and two officers, all immunes, to Battery Point, at the mouth of the Del aware river. Following is the text of the general directing the removal of the gar rison. at Fort Monroe:
 Commanding General Department of the
 East, Governors Island, N. Y.:
 ''The presence of yellow fever having been officially reported at the Soldiers home at Hampton, Va, the secretary of war directs that you give immediate or ders for the removal of the garrison at Fort Monroe to some place of safety some where on the northern coast to be selected by you. Two commissioned officers and not less than twenty men will be left in charge of the post. If there are immunes in the command they will be given preference. Please acknowledge and receipt.
 (Signed "CORBIN, Adj. Gen.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
AT NEWPORT NEWS
Inhabitants Are Resting in Feeling of
 Comparative Security

Newport News, Va, July H.-After a day of intense excitement over the yellow fever outbreak at the National Soldiers Home, Newport News rests tonight with feel ing of comparative security. The city officers and the various municipality bodies have been busy since early morning, and it is felt now that no loophole has been left through which the scourge may seek its way to the city. Latest reports from the home gives the toeal number of cases as thirty-three, an increase of three dur ing the day.
 There was one death this evening. The universal hope is now that the disease will be confined within the home limits, and the authorities at the institution express confidence that this will be done. The town of Hampton. which is in close prox- imity to the soldiers home, early this policemen az the approaches of the reser- vation. Notwithstanding this precaution Newport News quarantined against Hampton and Elizabeth City, county and Warrick county.
 Thus this city, which is nearly ten miles from the infected point, has the advantage of practically double quarantine on land. A tug boat patrols the river to prevent the evasion of quarantine restrictions by means of boats. The danger line ashore is guarded by an adequate force of special policemen. he street railway company was prohibited this morning from running cars between Hampton and this city.
 Although hundreds of people left the city today on account of the scare their depart ure is regarded with indifference and amusement, rather than as judicious pre- caution. by the great majority who stay at home.
 The city council tonight appropriated $10- 900 for immediate use in maintaining the quarantine.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
AT HAMPTON
Town in State of Feverish Excitement
 Over the Fever Scare

Hampton, Va, July 31-This usually tranquil town has been in a state of fever ish excitement today since the startling discovery of yellow fever at the Soldiers Home. cores of people took advantage of the first opportunity for leaving the place. Last night special train left Old Point with fully 300 of the guests of the hotel. Business in the town of Phoebus, adjoining the Soldiers Home. is suspend ed.
 All sorts of rumors have been circulated, but it is difficult to obtain accurate infor- nation from the home. The entrance, and in fact all points from which escape is possible, are carefully guarded. Late this afternoon a self-appointed guard of 100 Hamptonians with Winchester rifles went to the home to assist in enforcing the quarantine regula tons. Chesapeake and Ohio trains have discontinued their service to the city.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
HEY WERE GOOD FRIENDS
Jealousy Supposed to Be the Cause
 for the Redskins Act.
MISS MORRILL, EXPELLED HIM
And it is Thought He Brooded Over This-The Murderer Fled, and No Trace Has Yet Been
 Found of Him

Amherst, Mass, July 31.-Eugene Pakah- pur, graduate of the Indian school of Car lisle, Pa., shot and killed Edith Merrill, aged 1T years, at the home of Mrs. Merrill in South Amhurst this evening.
 The Indian had been employed on the had been quite friendly, the former taking the latter to parties and drives. Of late it was noticed that Miss Morrill, had repelled the Indians attentions because she had said they were obnoxious.
 The Indian became so jealous that his be- havior around the farm was very disagree able, and this morning 1t was found neces- sary to pay him off and give him his dis charge. During the afternoon the Indian came to Amhurst and bought a 32-calibre revolver. practicing with the weapon on his way back.
 He went into the cellar of the Morrill, house and saw Edith at the refrigerator. It is not known what transpred, but several shots were fired, all taking effect in the girls body. The Indian then went up stairs and told the mother of the girl that he had shot the girl. He went into the barn and a few minutes later flames broke out there. and the fire which followed de- stroyed the house. barn and out buildings.
 Meanwhile Edith had been removed to a nearby building, where she died in a few minutes. Up to a late hour tonight no trace has been found of the Indian.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
AGAINST UNITED STATES
Certain South American Republics Said
 to Have Formed Offensive Alliance

London, August 1.-The Morning Posts Rome correspondent says:
 According to news received here, the vic- ialism in the United States has led large South American republics to talk of an al liance against the United States, and it is alleged that the prelminaries of such an alliance have been concluded between Bra gil and Argentina.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
Baltimore Has Ouarantined

Baltimore, July 31.-Dr. c. Hampton |. Jones, health commissioner of this city, announced tonight that a rigid quarantine has been declared against the towns of Newport News, Hampton and Old Point on account of the prevalence of yellow fever in that vicinity and that it would be rigidly maintained No boats touching at either point included in the order will be allowed to land passengers from those places, nor will persons coming here by train from the quarantined towns be permitted to enter this city. Dr. Jones does not fear that yell low fever will reach Baltimore or become epidemic in any case, but he deems "an ounce of prevention a good thing at this time.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01

and that 8 had been taken III since the 21st."
 Withheld Positive Diagnosis
 Dr. Wasdin says he withheld a positive diagnosis in his first communication be- cause of the assertion of Surgeon Vickery at the home that there had been no com- munication with the Cuban soldiers re- turned since last May or early in June. With the discovery of the probable origin of the infection and two autopsies today, there can be no doubt, he says, about the disease being yellow fever, and continues:
 T have advised Major Mickey to have the dormitories infected at once, putting the men preferably in tents. The grounds are closed. There has been a very free inter-communication between the inmates and of Phoebus, a public house near the grounds, having been freely visited until last night. l suggested to Dr. Pettus to meet one more of the local boards of Phoebus and, informing them of the state of affairs, and asking cooperation in watching the village. These inmates, as l understand, do not mingle much with the people outside of the village. From this fact it would seem possible to confine it in the home.
 Some data surnished by the surgeon gen. eral shows the prompt manner in which the authorities have taken the matter in hand. Late Saturday night Dr. Wyman re- ceived telegram from Surgeon Vickery at the Home asking for an expert. Dr. Wasdin was ordered there from Norfolk at once, and last night a dispatch from him announced that the disease was genuine yellow fever. Surgeon White was sent from Washington to take charge of Marine hospital affairs. He has had large experi- ence in epidemics.
 Neighboring Citing Warned
 After cordon had been established around the Soldiers home. neighboring cities were warned and advised to hunt for any inmates of the home who might bo visiting, and to keep them under close ob- servation. Dispatches to this effect sent Sunday to Norfolk. Portsmouth, Newport News and Richmond and the health office at Washington was notified In Norfolk house to house inspection Is being made. Dr. Farquahar, of Portsmouth, was ap- pointed to consult the health authorities there and at the adjoining town of Berkely and to aid in locating army refugees. Pass ed Assistant Surgeon Wertenbaker, who has been ordered from Wilmington, N. C., to Hampton, is not an immune, but is in- timately acquainted with the locality and will serve on the outside of the cordon. Surgeon Vickery, at the Home, has been asked to prepare list of soldiers who have departed within a month with a view to tracing them Today Dr. Wyman ordered Assistant Surgeon Won Esedorf from New Orleans to Hampton.
 Passed Assistant Surgeon Smith who is on leave, has been ordered to return to Norfolk. Surgeon Magruder has been or dered from Memphis. Both of these have had large. experience in quarantine matters. Surgeon Pettus, in charge of the Cape Charles quarantine, has been ordered to assign Assistant Surgeon McClinty to take charge and to remain on duty himself at Old Point
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
BRITISH SUBJECTS
 IN TRANSVAAL
Resolution Concerning Them h. troduced in the House of
 Commons Yesterday

Ottowa, Cont, July 31.-Sir Wilifred Lau- rier, the premier, interrupted the regular business of the house of commons today to move the following resolution in regard to the British subpects in the Transvall:
 "That this house has viewed with regret the complications which have arisen in the Transvaal republic of which her majesty Is sovereign from the refusal to accord to her majestys subjets now settled in that region any adequate participation in this government.
 '"That this house has learned with still greater regret that the condition of things there existing has resulted in intolerable oppression and has produced great and dangerous exitement among several classes of her majesstys subjects in her South African possessions.
 That this house, represent ng a people who have largely succeeded by the adop- tion of the principle of conceding equal political rights to every portion of the population in harmoizing arrangements and in producing general content with the existing system of government desires to express it's sympathy with the efforts of her majesty's imperial authorities to ob- tain for subjects of her majesty who have taken up their abode in the Transvaal such measures of justice and political rec ognition as may be found necessary to secure them in the full possession of equal rights and liberties"
 The premier supported the resolution and George D. Foster seconded 1t. in the ab- sence of Sir Charles Tupper who wrote the premier that he approved of it. After adopting the resolution the whole house rose and sang ''God Save the Queen"
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
Seven Deaths at Hampton

Washington, July 31.-The latest official advices received up to o'clock tonight show a total of thirty-seven cases and seven deaths from yellow fever at the Sol- diers' Home at Hampton. One new case occurred at the home today.
 Thus far the disease has been confined to the home. but all surrounding towns are excepted, and vigorous quarantines are be- ing maintained. Dr. Wasdin, of the ma- rine hospital service is in charge of affairs at Hampton and is working in cooperation with the local boards of health. He has strengthened the cordon about the town of Phoebus, which he reports is in very bad sanitary condition. The fact that only one new case appeared today is encouraging to the officials here, who are taking every measure to prevent a spread of the disease. They feel that the fact that the afflicted lo- cality Is in the hands of the government, and under one management will be of great value in dealing with the scourge and en- able better results to be obtained than where epidemics break out in commercial place S. Already a number of inquiries have been received by Dr. Wyman from quarantine officers throughout the United States asking whether they shall impose a maritime quarantine against Norfolk He has replied that there appears to be no ne- cessity for such restriction in the case of either Norfolk or Newport News.
 pr. Wasdin's Report
 pr. Wasdin's official report of his ex- animation of existing conditions at the Soldiers Home reached Dr. Wyman today. It is dated yesterday and notes the fact hat ba hac oil of pected diseases at the home. He sums up the hitory of the contagion follows:
 Early in July an old soldier entered the home for short rest and soon afterward appeared at the dspensary, where he in- formed the physician in charge that he was but recently from Santiago, via a transport to a northern port, thence he started for Manila, via San Francisco, beat his way to the home on a freight train and entered with his baggage He complained of dumb chills and fever and was prescribed for. He mingled freely with the Inmates of the home and a short time ago disappeared. From this, a possible cause, the outbreak is as follows:
 Preceding Friday, the 21st, there had been noticed nothing of suspicious nature The weekly death rate was as usual. But on tine 21st and 22nd there became i'll dur ing the night. with sharp more or less chills, high fever. some eight or ten in- mates, men of usually good health. These seizures, although noted as peculiar, had occasioned no alarm until about Thursday, the 27th. when a death occurred, rhe man becoming distinctly yellow some time prior to death. On or about the same day au- Cfhap diad uithouf havlnn atfrsaotaA nar ticular attention; he also turned quite yell low. Autopsies were held on both by the resident pathologist. Then. or a little la. ter, telegram was sent you asking or an axpert. found there were 3,500 inmates,
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
Regular Army Promotions

Washington. July 31.-The following pro- motions have been made in the regular army:
 Benjamin F. Koehler to be first lieutenant of artillery; Ira A. Haynes. captain of arr tillery; LeRoy Ellinge and Eugene J. Jervy. Jr., first lieutenants of cavalry; Richard B. Paddock and James B. Hughes captains of cavalry; Frederick K. Ward, major of cav airy,
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
Hunter win Protest

state has received cablegram from United States Minister Hunter, of Guatemala City, stating that he has entered protest against the expulsion from Guatemala of the American citizen, J. B. Richards, and will make an examination and report upon the subject.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
wyman and Gage Confer

Washington, July a.-Surgeon General Wyman. of the Marine hospital service, had conference with Secretary Gage to- day on the yellow fever situation at Hamp- ton. Va. The secretary agreed with Dr. Wyman that every possible precaution should be taken to prevent the spread of the disease. A cordon will be thrown around the affected district and thorough quarantine established
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
Surgeon General Wyman Hope- full Disease Will Not Spread.
DOES NOT FEAR FOR THE SOUTH
Feeling gofComparative of Security at New port News-Secretary Gage Will Take Every Step Possible
 to Check the Fever

Washington, July 3L.-(Special)-Owing to the discovery of the yellow fever scourge among the old soldiers at Hampton Roads there has been great uneasiness and anx- iety in Washington today if there has not been discernable, in fact, a great deal of excitement.
 The papers here advise the people of the country to be calm. The city has been thronged today with refugees from New port News, Norfolk, Old Point and Hamp- ton. And many washingtonians them- selves are going north. All who have been able to get away are doing so for fear that Washington and other cities will quarantine against them if the disease spreads, as 1t is now feared 1t may.
 The people about Old Point. Norfolk and other places have not forgotten the epi- demie of 1855 and 1858 Tn Norfolk.
 Surgeon General Wyman is hopeful that the disease will not spread from its pres- ent surroundings. He does not think 1t will go south; the only reason that every body who is fleeing from the infected sec- tion is making for the north. He said to- day that the south was in an unusually healthy condition and the quarantine was being rigidy enforced. He did not think it possible for the disease to work down from its present loality, and had no fears for the lower portion of the country.
 He is exceedingly alarmed, however, about the condition at Hampton Roads. Gen. Corbin, who returned from Old Point today. said to me tonight that the situa- ton was most grave. And what's more," he added, T fear 1t is going to become much worse"
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
The President lnterested

Lake Champlain, July 31.-The president has notified the health department at Washington that every precaution be taken to prevent the spread of the disease at Hampton.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
Boxing Match Postponed

St. Louis. Mo. J,Ay q.-rhs Dixon-santry boxing contest, which was scheduled for tonight. has been indefinitely postponed, owing to police interference.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
DREAD YELLOW JACK THREATENS ID SPREAD
 LIKE 4 BLACK CLOUD OVER THE COUNTRY

done to prevent the introduction of the fe- yer. There are no cases and no suspects in Norfolk. The Old Point hotels are prac- tlcally deserted.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
How it Is Viewed at Pretoria

Pretoria, July 29.--The general tone of the parliamentary debate fin London Is regard ed as satisfactory, but doubt is expressed in official quarters as to the accepts bility of the proposed joint inquiry unless 1t shall include all questions in dispnte.
 Herr Fischer. replying 10 an irqusry on the subject, said that, not knowing the scope and constitution of the commission of inquiry. he was not prepared to give an opinion and would not be until the actual terms of the tnqusy would be defined.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01

owelis Newspaper Directory, the ofHcIaI uthority on the circulation of American newspapers, Is ont m der date of June 1, 1899 It aecords to The Age-Herald the largest circulation of any daily newspaper in Ala bama. The Age-Herald continues to 2 row.
The age-herald., 1899-08-01
ScOge Among Old Soldiers at Hampton Roads Has Caused Much
 UneaineS and Anxiety at Nations Capital
Withheld Positive Diagnosis

and that S5 had been taken i'll since the 21st."
The age-herald., 1899-08-01

ALABAMA-PARTLY CLOUDY TUES DAY AND WEDNESDAY,; LIGHT NORTHEASTERN WINDS.
New-York tribune., 1899-08-23
POINTS IN GAPYISHING.

Color IN cookery is almost as smart as n dress.
says What TO Eat" and the garniture OF disnes IS
a serious subject in the kitchen. Nothing IS better
for adding color 10 many than hard boiled egg
Chop the white separately and rub the yoIk
through a sieve form a feathery yellow powder
Chopped beets AFFORD fine deep red chopped
olives a beautiful green. chopped carrots nice
orange truffes thnly sliced or stamped out with
tiny cutters into crescents, stars, diamonds or
dice a good black. lobster coral washed. dried and
rubbed through a sieve a beautiful pink and pars-
ley a brilliant green.
Croduettes OF rice. made IN tiny mounds. neatly
rounded decorate dish beautifully. and croutens
OF bread are effective These are little crCsts
known in good old days sippets. The bread ls
first toasted and then cut into crescents, stars
lozenges, dice circles, squares or triangles ana
PARSLEY tied in tiny punches and fried in butter
makes a novel decoration. When using II as an
ornament be sure after chopTing II 10 put IN tne
corner OF cloth. screw IL UP and hold II unuer
the cold water tap. then squeeze II as dry as
possible. -, A., f., .
light green powder. Should one omit 70 90 tnls;
Chopped parsley remains clogged together. ana
will fall In heavy Jumps.
New-York tribune., 1899-08-23
CHILDREN. FLOWERS AND CHARITY.

pretty entertainment. called "A Childrens Far
in FIowerland" was given recently in aid Of the
London School Nurses Society. by the Kinder
Rarten and North Hackney High School and scnool
OF Housewifery.
The exercises were held at the Higkoury Athe-
neur The cymbal dance. performed by htue
girls dressed in white and gold and the buttercup
revels. in which the performers were also dressed
in white. wearing large hats trimmed with butter
cups and carrying punches OF buttercups IN tnelr
hands were two OF the prettiest Items MISS Aiice
Lanes The principal Of the school. explained that
The object Of the society IS 10 provide trained
nurses for certain poor schools. They are eN-
nected 70 visit them daily. and attend 70 children
needing care and attention.
New-York tribune., 1899-08-23
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

The White Star Line steamship Majestic. which
will sail for Liverpool to-day. Will carry among ner
Messengers ex-Postmaster General ThoEsHs l..
James Mrs James. Mr. and Mrs c. J. Aitoro' M
and Mrs c. s Clendening. Captain Thomas Couch.
the Earl OF Donoughmore. Captain Robert. Dundas,
Lord Dunmore General Law, sx-se, a;or Warner
Miller. Captain Needham. Andrew j onderdonS
Mrs Onderdonk. ). n. Shaw, Colonel Lsnlo r.
on the American Line steamship New.fork for
Southampton to-day. will De Mr ana MTs .so-
NJ D. Berlitz Or. a. A Doyle. Mr. and Mrs :.
nm lanes Hamilton Lewis of Washington'
Thomas Hamilton c. c. Hendric<son. 7 D. kadf-
Among those who WILL sail Tor Antwerp on the
Red Star liaer Noordand TODAY VII ne tnafes
Hermann, Mr.. and Mrs. l. Acker ana NIT |'Us'
EudEct.