Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-01

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, july oL-iope
cialD-This city. Hampton. Phoebus, ano
ola Point were startled Sunday by the
news that Ode dread scourge. the yellow
fever. had broken out among the 400O in
mates ~ the Hampton Soldiers Home
The disease developed at the home on
Thursday. but IL was not until Sunday
that the physicians became absolutely
satisfied that it was yeilow-fever Then
immediate steps were taken 20 protect
the public. the authorities at Washington
were notified. and orders ISSUED for ma
Tne hospital surgeons stationed nearby
90 hurry TO the scene. Sunday night II
was given out as coming from Colonel H..
u Woodhn. Superintendent of the Home
that up TO that time there had been thirty
cases and three deaths. The news of the
terrible visitation spread rapidly among
the thousand or more visitors at the va
r.ous summer resorts I'm this vicinity, ana
great CONSERVATION prevailed, with the
result OF "a general exodus, as far as pos
s.ule
SITUATION LAST NIGHT.
This afternoon there seems % be no inn
provement I'm the situation az the home,
end according 20 reports the number of
cases IS thirty-three and the deaths from
the disease seven.
IT is stated that the manner Of the in
PRODUCTION of the disease into The grounds,
which was at first clothed in mystery, was
learned this afternoon. According TO the
story, one of the old soldiers who OBJ
tanned an extended leave of absence re-
Gently went TO cuba. and on his return
Gid not make his Cuban visit known 20
any of his friends or the officials at the
home. lie brought back lot of clothing.
it is said and # IS tho belief OF those IA
charge Of the home that The disease was
introduced by him. This man is said TO
be down with the disease. While this
theory is generally credited. no authori-
tatiye continuation Of # has been given
out by the officials at the institution.
Governor Woodhn is not Withholding
anything from the representatives of the
press, and this morning De gave out an
official statement as to the number OF
cases and deaths.
While the people OF Newport News
are not noticeably alarmed over the APP
pearance of the scourge at the home. the
seriousness Of the situation is appreciated.
and the city authorities have taken all
necessary precautions TO protect the resi-
dents here. and TO protect the cities which
have railroad and steamer connection
with Newport News.
PROMPT ACTION.
Last night the Board Of Health,
through Acting Health-Oncer D. W.
Ayler. instructed the officials of the e,ec-
trio road not TO run any more cars be-
tween this city and Hampton or Phoc-
bus. and there has been nc traffic be-
tween the two cities to-day. Old Point is
guaranteed against Phoebus and the
home. and she arullerymeu at the fort
are enforcing the orders of Surgeon Pet /
tus
This morning the Board Of Health is !
sued orders establishing a strict quagan- |
tine By this city against Hampton. PhOe- |
bus. tire Soldiers Home, Elizabeth City |
county. and Warwick county, and 10 pro-
poses 10 back IT up, no matter whom u
may affect. The Board Of Police Commits
ti0ners gave Chief-of-P0lice HARDWOOD in
structions 10 swear in forty special p0-
rs line OF the city. They have received in
strucuons TO allow no person 10 enter the
line. Zach man is armed, aud has the ne
cessary police authority TO give him
power 10 make arrests. Any person
caught trying 90 steal into the city will
be severely dealt with. The Board OF
Health has determined 20 maintain the
quarantine 70 the letter, and personal |
feelings Will be thrown TO tine wind.
M ra he ff tT &
will be as rigidly enforced. This morning.
he Chesapeake and Ohio railway. through
.ts rouular terminal superintendent. Mr.
81 T. Parker. placed one of its fleet tugs
rt the disposal of the city for the purpose
of maintaining "a water police patro-. Inc
necessary officers will Doe put abroad the
tug and an incoming steamers ana YES
t.Is viii have 20 give GOOD account on
themselves before IN y VIII be allowed 10
enter port.
These stringent regulations were order
e. after the Board OF Health visited
Hampton and consulted with the Bodro
o. Health there IL was found that lamp
ton BAD uee,ccted 10 quarantine against
IApeNue. though issuing the nee - ,9lS |
orders Against The Soldiers Home. nc 1
local authorities did not deem TINS sum
Client. and One absolute quarantine oIuer
followed ON The return Of the mem 'eIs
70 this city
A CLEAN SHUT OUT.
While In Hampton the local authorities I
also learned THAT about thirty OF the
Old soldiers who live outside OF the home q
ana take their meals inside were permit I
tod 10 20 inside of the grounds this morn !
ing and permitted To- come out again. @
This was enough for the visiting health I
ulcers, and they decided that the only Il
Nay 10 protect Newport News and TO give g
outside cities the protection this city 3
'wes them would be 20 shut out all COM q
uluication with Hampton PhOebus, Sol 4
icfs Home. Elizabeth CITY county, and q
warwick county.
health-Oficer j. h. Bagby, who has
cen attending patient on the Eastern
more. returned 10 the city to-day. and d
e ai once took charge Of the quarantine.
SO has the confidence Of the city officials.
MUSICIANS and the public. and any or
rs DC gives Will have the backing Of 8
10 city. y
me big reception that was arranged in a