Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-03
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cevsre Rain and Thunder Storms Pre-.
vailed at New ORLEANS.


New Orleans. Aug. 2.--Iyith a large
Increase in the number OF new cases
the fever situation was not az favor
able Wednesday an II had been. though
the health authorities continued TO be-
lieve confinement Of serious infection
to the quarter below Canal street IL
an encouraging sign. President Sou
cha is Of the opinion that the intense
heat. followed by severe rains and
thunder storms. bringing cooler tenn
peratures was 10 some extent respon-
sible for the increase In cases. How
ever. IN spite Of the most rigid inspec-
lion that has been In effect for a week
past concealed cases among Italians
here and there are cropping out and
authorities are IN consequence appeal
Ing TO Italian organizations TO redou-
bic their efforts 10 convince their
eountrymen that II IL to their interest
AZ well as TO the interest OF the whole
city 10 Immediately report all suspl-
eious cases. The appearance Of two
Or three cases Wednesday among per-
sons whose business does not carry
them into the infected district down
town has given the impression that
stcsomyia possibly has been carried
out OF the scene Of infection through
the medium of street cars.
Very severe rain and thunder storms
prevailed during Wednesday night
The rain fell In sheets and the whole
city was thoroughly flushed. At the
same time the downpour had an ~ ef-
feet in that IL caused the washing
away OF oil from many miles OF gut.
tiers and through oyerfiows caused
hundreds OF cisterns 10 discharge the
oil which had been put into them. In
consequence ward organizations began
all over again re-oiling all cutters. els
terms and ponds which previously had
been treated.
Another phase OF the controversy
between the states Of Louisiana and
Mississippi developed In the Ming OF
writs Of electment and Injunction
against Mississippi militia IN Federal
courts. The suit was brought by Al |
bert Baldwin. a banker and CAPITALIST |
of this city. Mr.. Baldwin seeks TO en-
join Mississippi soldiers from taking |
possession Of his fishing and hunting |
lodge ON Heart river. II seems per- |
mission was asked 20 occupy the place /
BY the militia doing guard duty on the |
border and IL was refused. The troops |
announced that unless granted per-
mission In certain time they would /
br-ak open the place They broke In \
and Mr. Baldwin decided 20 bring his
suit
SO apprehensive are the people IN
he country towns that they viii be
sottled up by reported suspicious cases
n their midst that many town councils
IRE meeting TO pass ordinances impos-
ng severe penalties on persons who
circulate reports calculated TO cause
excitement or alarm.
Henry NJ Can. collector % customs
or New Orleans qualified as dlsburs-
ng agent Of the government funds 10
- used In an effort 10 prevent the
present fever from developing into an
Epidemic. Ample money VIII be az the
disposal ~ Or White and corps TO car
y on the work.
Two deaths from yellow fever were
eported early Wednesday at the Once
4 the city board Of health bringing
he total up 90 seventy There was
me new case. making the total st7.
iost physicians make their reports OF
lew cases during the afternoon hours.
70 until lape eaqh evening II II not pos
ible TO give an accurate idea Of the
lays progress o. the disease
The board % health has dispatched
squad Of inspectors 20 Muneburg.
which r. situated on Lake Pontchar-
rain. IN the suburbs Of the city. Sew
raj days aEo about $50 Italians mi
rated from the fever section Of the
ity 20 Milneburg and there has been
ONE fear that sickness may develop
here.