Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-02
TOday's Telegraphic News
Spread OF Yellow Fever.

Spread OF Yellow Fever.
New Orleans, Aug. 1.-The heat Of
the forenoon yesterday snd the thunder
storm during the afternoon and night
caused an alarming increase in the num-
Der of new cases of yellow fever within
the past "a hours. There we're forty-two
new cases and six deaths. Experts at
tribute the two-fold increase in the num-
Der of new cases to the extreme heat Of
Monday night, which was by far the
hottest of the year, and the sutfocating
heat of yesterday afternoon which was
followed by an unusually heavy thunder
storm in the afternoon and which con-
tinued until night. From the time the
storm broke until it spent its fury there
it was big jump in the number of cases.
From three O'Clock until six reports ga
lore were received from new cases.
Up to date 346 cases of yellow fever
have been reported to the Board of
Health and 68 deaths. The foci to date
is SO. Shreveport has developed one
case of yellow fever.
Gov. Jelks, of Alabama, despite the
fact that there is case Of yellow fever i'll
Montgomery, issued proclamation
closing the entire state to Louisiana.
1t is more than likely that the U. s.
Government within afew days will be ask
ed to take charge of fever here. Rumors
to this effect are current in commercial
circles. 1t is also probable that the United
States government will be asked to send
Surgeon General Wyman to direct af-
fairs. A petition was circulated today
on the Cotton Exchange by w. j..
Pagan, a broker, requesting the United
States to take charge Of the situation.
1t was signed by the majority of the
members of the exchange.
A clash between the troops of Louisi-
ana and Mississippi was narrowly avert
ed through the back down of Governor
Vardaman. of the latter state.
Late yesterday afternoon matters
looked serious, as Governor Blanchard
had lust been informed that the Mis-
sissippi troops had crossed over into
Louisiana at Port River. and tina, their
patrol boat had also interfered with the
Italians and stopped traffic at Lake
BOrgne canal.
As soon as Governor Blanchard was
made aware of the facts of the case he inn
mediately ordered out the naval reserves
and gave orders to get the gunbOat in
readiness and proceed to Lake BOrgne
canal. Governor Blanchard did not stop
at ordering out the naval reserves, but
wired to Washington and informed the
Federal authorities Of the status of the
case. Later Governor Blanchard wired
and also telephoned to Governor Varda-
man and demanded an explanation He
informed the Chief Executive of Missis
sippi, in plain but strong language, that
he would not tolerate such 0utrages.
Governor Blanchard also informed
Governor Vardaman that traffic in Louis
lana waters would not be interfered with
by Mississippi troops and that all traffic
would be protected by an armed force
the from State.
Governor Vardaman's reply was meek
and mild. He said he knew nothing of
the interference and that from the infor-
nation he had at hand his troops were
hungry and Only crossed the State line to
purchase something to eat, as the
meagre supply they had with them
had become exhausted. Gov. Varda-
man also said that he was sorry that the
affair occurred and promised that it
would not happen again. He said that
the troops crossed over into Louisiana
without his knowledge and consent.
Should the Mississippi troopers enter
Louisiana and attempt any of their high
handed tactics today there is liable to be
trouble. Gov. Blanchard has issued
orders that the local division of the naval
reserve be kept in readiness and also
that the gunboat which is owned by the
State be in shape should further tres
passing occur today.
The City Council today passed the
anti-mosquito law by unanimous vote.
The law reads that any property owner
that has not got his cistern screened and
oiled will be fined $25. Mayor Behr-
mann Immediately signed the ordinance.
1t will 90 into force Thursday night.
More complications have arisen over the
quarantine and the ordering out of the
troops in Mississippi.