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Evening journal., 1916-01-17
The Grip Epidemic
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what the doctors call clinical proof
of the epidemic.
As is usual in all epidemics. the
number Of deaths from other causes
is larger: for instance. in Seattle dur
ing December the general mortality
increased 10 per cent. The disease
not being a repOrtable one, il is inn
possible to ascertain the number af-
nicted. An estimate may be made
from the report Of an official Of the
United States Health Service in To-
peka. Kan, who says that 200 men
i'm the Sante Fo shops were unable to
work during the last week i'm DeCom-
ber. Surgeon Austin Of the United
States Public Health Service reports
from Detroit an estimate of one hun
dred thousand cases and great crowd
ing of the hospitals. A newspaper
estimate from Cleveland, Ohio. re-
ports one hundred thousand cases.
From Memphis Tenn. the Commits
sionor of Health reports an estimate
OF eight thousand cases and the out
break as declining.
The cause of this epidemicl appears
to be as obscure as that of most epi-
denies. There is no doubt, however,
that tho infection has spread very
rapidly and will probably subside as
rapidly so soon as real winter tenn
perature begins to prevail
The Department OF Health OF this
city has sent out warning directions
which the public may follow with
great advantage to themselves and
their neighbors. with regard to cast
ing broadside the excretions from the
nose. throat and mouth
The legend that "a green Christmas
makes a full graveyard" appears ia
have been verified.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
rnAr pRnposEn EMRARGO.

a s was inevitable the question Of embargo
N munitions of war TO the surface in the Sen
ate soon after Congress reconvened. Senator Works.
consistent pacihst led in debate reluctantly to
admit that an embargo actual munitions would be
futile and ineffective unless IL also included all mill
tary supplies. such food for the armies, blankets.
cloth for uniforms rails etc. and finally 10 admit
that an effective embargo would mean the suspension
Of practically all the foreign trade Of the United
States
Senator Lodge contended that embargo would be
unneutra because, the beginning Of the war, tho
United States was selling to all the begerents with
equal freedom that those conditions which now make
H impossible for the Teutonic allies to effect delivery
Of goods bought in this country were purely the ef-
feet Of the war, Of Engands having gained control
Of the sea- and that this country to attempt by an
embargo 10 alter this effect Of the war would amount
to unneutral participation in the war
Senator Reed Democrat, emphaticaliy protested
against such an embargo because of the financial de-
preston and suffering which would result in this coun-
try.
After the senate went into executive session the dis
cussion was continued, and one Senator Democrat
said
I wish 10 see no one suffer and especially no ba-
bies starve But If babies must sarve as result OF
the war. / would much rather It should be German
babies than American babies who, with an embargo
would starve their fathers could not sell their
labor or the products Of their farms It all sad de-
porabe but let us not worship of peace forget
the living wants Of our people, who are saved
from penury and starvation only by the demand Tor
all the supplies which going 20 support the Euro
pean armies
! There are few places in the United States in which
an embargo such as is proposed would be felt more
leenlv than right here in the Wilmington district In
fact ii would be a calamity to our working people.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

dren' that her horrible methods Of
warfare" are directed at the lives Of
our children and our weakest and
most helpless" AS one of our corre-
spondents points out today. this wall
does not come with very good grace
from those who in the winter Of 1870
did not scruple to reduce Paris to the
verge of starvation; but. setting that
consideration aside. is there any good
reason to believe that Germany's
babies are really threatened with star
vation?
Professor Alfred Marshall, an emil
nent economist. pointed out recently
that his German colleagues have al
ways boasted of the abundance Of
milk assured by their agricultural
methods lie draws attention partic-
ularly to a list of Germany's chief
sources Of imported milk and milk
products as set forth in the "Staa-
tisches Jahrbuch" for 1914. From this
il appears that they were Denmark.
Russia. Switzerland and France. From
America Germany imported 20,O00,O0O
tons Of oleomargarine and 100000, 600
tons Of lard, but the only milk product
in the list that entered by the sea
was about 100000 tons OF butter from
Sweden. These facts do not tend TO
support the narrowing tales We have
heard lately about starving babies.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
4 ROOsT FOR HANDY.

r EvI X BOWEN. one Of the editors and owners OF
~ the Newark Ledger, recently appointed post
master in Newark Hence, in political circles the
following pro-Handy editorial, which appeared in the
Ledger last Saturday has given rise to much COM
ment:
After reviewing the list Of possible candidates for
the seat occupied by the present incumbent Senator
Henry A DUPONT, the Delaware Ledger announces that
IN its Judgment the strongest candidate represent
the Democratic party in the coming Senatorial contest
IS Hon. L. Irving Handy OF Smyrna When we allow
our minds 70 revert TO the Delawareans who followed
Bayard and Gray in the Z. s. Senate, feel that
the time has arrived FOR State to send 10 the Sem
Washington of the mental caliber of those
two grand old Romans. The day Of oratory has not
passed The Senate chamber still rings with the elo
quence OF men who have power TO bond the will of
their fellows and them TO action. For a long
period Delaware has sent to the Senate orator 10
bring glory her Since the contest is sure to
be a hard one the Democratic party is compelled 10
put forth its abest candidate Mr. Handy Is the man
for the office
Mr. Handy who is not a Democratic organization
man. is fortunate indeed, in obtaining at this time
such support from source which. in view Of the post
office appointment might naturally have been regarded
as antagonistic his Senatorial aspirations. That he
candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sena-
tor is accepted Under the new order Of things he
should be able show what strength he really has in
the Democratic party in this State.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

The last days OF 1915 and the open
ing OF 1916 will go down in history as
paralleling the epidemic Of influenza
which prevailed i'm 1891. its first ap-
pearance in this country.
Officers of the Public Health SeI
vice have reported on the unusual
prevalence Of what is said to be intlu-
enza in various parts OF the United
States during tho last week in De
cember and the first week in January.
The disease is undoubtedly epidemic
In many places from which no reports
have been received, as a large num-
Der Of cases of malady can exist
i'm a community without their pres
ence being known or the existence Of
an epidemic suspected unless the
local health department keeps cur
rently informed in regard TO such
matters.
This statement is based upon Off
cial reports Of the United States Pub
lie Health Service in Little Rock,
Ark: Los Angeles, San Diego and
San Francisco, Cal; Savannah, Ca;
Cairo and Chicago. H.; Topeka, Kan. !;
Louisville, Ky: New Orleans La;
Baltimore. Nd: Boston, Mass; De
troit, Mich: Minneapolis, Mimi;
Jackson, Miss. Fort Stanton, n. NJ;
Stapleton, n Y; Cleveland and Co
lumbus, Ohio Portland, Ore; Phila-
delphia. Pa; Providence, r. l.; Co
lumbia, S. c.; Memphis, Tenn; Nor
folk and Richmond Va; and Port
Townsend and Seattle, Wash.
While the pfelner bacillus which
characterizes this disease, has not in
most cases been demonstrated, the
rapid diffusion of the disease and the
increased mortality from pneumonia
which is typical of influenza, present
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

be termed a pain specialist"
Ready to minister to tho need OF every
one who suffers pain. regardless OF its pri-
mary cause. anti-kamnia tablets awnit your
call at every drug store.
Tho development Of most diseases Is
heralded by pain and fever and while IN
no sense a cure-all. nntl-kamnia tablets
are exceedingly useful in large number
Of diseases.
That Is because these tablets are quite
rs effective as reducers Of fever as they
are as relievers Of pain.
Therefore. they have their use IN any
disease where pain or fever exist, either
together or separately
II Is gratifying to mite that prominent
practitioners everywhere have prescribed
anti-kamnia tablets with most satisfying
results IN the treatment Of ell kinds OF
headache. migraine, neuralgia. la grippe.
and It's after-eEects; as a sedative in iBdi-
Ecstton, Easi ralgia, dyspepsia, hysteria. and
insomnia; as-Rn antipyretio in iNtermit-
tent and malarial fevers and bronchitis
| and for the severe pains of toothache,
/ sciatica, rheumatism and gout.
You know full well when you are in
pain or when sou feel feverish and it
doesn't require a physicians's advice 10 tell
you so-nor is a prescription needed 20
take antl-kamnia tablets. They may be
obtained ia any quantity desired.
You'll find 70 no longer necessary to
take yoHr every ache and pain to a doctor.
when you have once learned OF the quick
relief Afforded by anti-kamnia tablets. tho
pain specialists, at the corner drug store.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
M0LC0rT. DAVIS ANn RRAnLEY.
Fiom the Dover state Sentinel.

Fiom the Dover state Sentinel.
In last weeks issue we had occa-
sion to speak of Mr.. Jas. WolcOtt as
joining forces with the 80 called
Davis-Bradley crowd We were IN
error. il seems. as far as Mr. Brad
ley is concerned. We have had a per
sonal interview with Mr.. John l..
Bradley of Clayton, and he assures us
Of his unfailing loyalty to the regular
Republican organization. We have
also had other proofs presented to us
that shows Mr.. Bradley entirely and
absolutely dis-associated with Mr..
Frank Davis in every phase of poll
tics. This leaves the new party one
prominent factor less--in fact, il
shows that the new dissenting pOr-
ton of the Kent Republican organiza
ton should be named the "Wolcott-
Davis Clique" II Mr. WolcOtt docs
not soon stop mixing in Republican
politics. he may be kicked out of the
Democracy; and If Mr.. Davis does
not soon mount the regular organiza-
ton band wagon. he may wake up and
find himself on a desert island politi
cally.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
, THORoUcH INvESrIGATION NEEDED.

IN VERY agency that contribute in any way to-
T. ward dispelling the mystery that surrounds the
explosion on board the United state submarine E-2 in
Brooklyn navy yard should be called into play by the
Federal Government
The fact that the craft in drydock; that she was
equipped with Edison batteries which were not sup
posed 10 give off chlorine gas and that gasoline
presumed 10 be on board makes the necessity for
such an investigation all the more imperative.
There have been many mysterious explosions in
this country within the last year that it will not be
wise to take anything for granted.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
voN RFRNsTORFF MUST EXPLAIN.

IN HOSE Papen papers seized by the BRUSH So'-
i ernment are so circumstantial and lead so di-
reotly to Count Won Bernstorn the German Ambassa-
dor in Washington that the Wilson administration can
fail cognizance of them and TO call upon the
ambassador for an explanation. The bank book shows
that Captain Won Papen received large amounts OF
money from "Bernstorf and that payments made were
credited in instances to "Bernstorh' and in others
10 Embassy" Among those who received money from
Won Papen are Paul Koenig and Hans Adams Won
Wedell. both under indictment in New York as pro-
German conspiratOrs.
is clearly up to Bernstorh 10 make an eXpana-
ton to our State Department and it is clearly the duty
OF the state Department to demand his immediate re-
call IL that explanation be not satisfactory In view OF
what has occurred government has been entirely
too len ent in dealing With this diplomatic marplot
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

The honors Of the first round in the Wilson Bryan
fight 20 to the Commoner Wilson's plan to pay for
preparedness in part by tax on international-com
bustion engines is to be thrown into the dscards by
Democratic Congress Bryan and the embattled farm
who autos, tractors, power churns threshers
and other farm machinery have made much OF
that that particular direct tax is be attempted
What will take its place? Probably another burden
for the business in the form of stamp taxes.
The business not organized as the farmers
are. nor have they Bryan to plead their cause and
to arouse them to action.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

other matters as important that
should receive the full attention of the
board. you are elected by the people
to use your own good judgment in
any subject for the towns good and
as a body to decide upon important
matters, which come forth. not as indi-
vidual benefits alone. but as will bene-
ft the entire community.
We would like the new board pay
more attention to the sanitary cOndi-
tions of the town, as we'll as use their
efforts to maintain the laws and keep
Harrington in the line of progress.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
GEMS OF THOUGHT

'Tis impious in a good man to be sad--Young.
.-.-.-.
Envy is like the rust OF iron; it away the
environs.-Arabic.
.-.-..-.
Thank Heaven We have had years of remembered
life before learned reason-W J. Locke, in THE
Beloved Vagabond"
.-.-:-.
There are people who go about the world looking
for sights and they necessarily miserable they
find them at every turn-Henry Drummond.
s-.-:-.
Thanklessness is parchng wind, drying up the
fountain OF pity. the dew OF mercy. the streams OF
grace For doth that rightly seem TO be lost which
is given 10 one ungratfu?-St Bernard.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
ALMAYs AHEAD.

From the Milford Chronicle
In the annual report published OF
the finances of Milford and Dover,
there is striking contrast In the
showing Of collection Of taxes each
year. The Milford statement 'has
shown that every dollar of the taxes
amounting to about $4,000 for the
general fund, was paid into the treas
ury. at the end Of each year. Dover
has no such showing even from the
same fund The published statement
of Dover shows that taxes were yet
unpaid for the year 1911. 1912. 1913
1914. amounting TO $1,000, and nearly
$4,000. was unpaid for year 1915. This
was for their General Fund alone and
does not include the Water and Light
bills outstanding Milford Is always
ahead of Dover.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
With The PaTagraphers

The submarine commander just fires the torpedo
and leaves it TO some else TO fire the explanation
Philadelphia Press.
A lady lecturer says that many girls go to ruin ON
account of silk stockings. Many also go in bank
ruptcy on the same account.--Macon (Ga) News.
Not long ago a statesman would not be talk
ing to a man Of industry on the street-George w.
Perkins. No he preferred going to Gary dinner to
do it..-New York World.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
PRAcTIcAL APPRECIATION OF SERVICE.

xxTE felieitate the employees OF the Wilmington and
w Philadelphia Traction Company upon the good
fortune that has to them through the wage in
granted to them by their employer. The fact
that it voluntary makes it all the more pleas
ing and complimentary to the men.
There is city in the United States that has more
courteous force Of motormen and conductors than has
Wilmington. To those who have been compelled to
cope with the brutal trolley car in New York
and other large cities the condition existing here is
revelation.
It without saying that the wage increase granted
represents the companys appreciation Of service worth
lily performed by who hold exceedingly responsi-
Bile positions protectors OF the lives and safety of
thousands of men, and children
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

After aare-up that enabled certain members Of our
Democratic Congress 10 play strongly to the gallery
the patiently waiting Mexican policy Of the White House
seems to have found acceptance by the Democratic
majorities in the Senate and the House. Americans
must get out OF Mexico stay out suffer the
sequences There little disposition the part Of
the Wilson administration TO protect them when living
or TO avenge them wnen dead
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

Department for the benefit Of Germany and Austria
the American people cannot be made aware Of it any
too soon In of the Lusitana, Arabic, Ancona and
many other outrages against American life and prop
erty the people Of this country in mood to have
our Department used TO pull chestnus out of the
European fire for the benefit Of the Teuonic Powers
Evening journal., 1916-01-17
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

From the Harrington Journal.
Now that we have elected new
town board for the ensuing year, We
hope that they will fulfill their re-
spective duties toward the progress Of
the town; no partyism should be
shown in any of their duties.
Although the retiring board made a
good record by making great improve
ments to the streets, there are many
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

Russian drives are keeping the Austrians busy on
the Bessarabian front while on the upper end Of the
eastern war front the have been fought
to a standstill Every day puts Russia in better posi-
ton for purposes OF defense and offense.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

Montencgrin officials deny that they plan to negot
ate a separate peace with Austria. They assert they
viii fight Austria and her allies to the last man and
that no armistice will be entered into with any Of
them That means that a large part Of the Austrian
force tha is now operating in Montenegro VIII be
compelled to remain there army OF occupation
Evening journal., 1916-01-17


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Evening journal., 1916-01-17

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and positive proof
must be submittcd.
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certificate. No. 4151,
has been issued v
this paper.
Evening journal., 1916-01-17

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-19
METHODIST MISSIONARY
SOCIETY MEETING

The Woman's Missionary Society
net at the Methodist church Monday
afternoon at o'clock with a good at
tendance. Mrs. Hood, the president,
was in the chair. After the usual
routine business was wone through
with the following officers for 1917
were elected:
President, Mrs. R. McConathy; first
vice president, Mrs. Geo. w. Martin;
second vice president, Mrs. c. G. Bar
nett; recording secretary, Mrs. S. R.
Whaley; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. w. w. Clyatt, treasurer, Mrs.
j. P. Galloway; superintendent study
and publicity, Mrs. Walter Hood;
superintendent social service, Mrs.
Izlar; agent, Mrs Hood; agent for or
pnanage, Mrs. C. N. Kirkland; assist
ant agent for orphanage, Mrs. T. M
Moore; president sewing circle, Mrs.
A. T. Thomas; first assistant, Mrs,
Fred Cooke; second assistant, Mrs
]. A. Bouvier; third assistant, Mrs. D.
S. Welch; treasurer, Mrs. ]. M
Gross; reporter, Mrs. r. L. Bridges.
Parsonage Cotnmittee-Mrs. j. NJ
Mefert, Mrs. w. w. Clyatt, Mrs. F,
E. Harris.
Music Committee-Mrs. Fl. M
Hampton, Mrs. F. E. Weihe.
Church Committee-Mrs. Harris
and Mrs. Meade.
Committee on New Members-Mrs
Izlar, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Bryce, Mrs
Schlemmer, Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Pilians
and Mrs. Leitner.
Committee on Cycle Teas-Mrs
Harris and Mrs. Hood.
The first cycle tea will be held al
Mrs. McConathy's in January.
Adjourned with prayer.
Mrs. J. NJ. Gross, Sec'y. Pro Tenn.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-19
Guardsmen Sent to the Border
Were too Green
SCOTT EXPLAINS TO SENATE COMMITTEE MORE DIFFICULTIES
OF THE MILITARY SITUATION
(Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 19.-The Nation
al Guard forces on the Mexican bor-
der would have required nearly year
of intensive training before they
would have been ready to meet train
ed troops, Major General Scott told
the Senate military committee today.
Fortunately, he declared, protection
Of the border was accomplished by the
mere presence of the men. General
Scott said sending guardsmen into
Mexico without training was never
contemplated.
General Scott said he sat up every
night until two or three o'clock in the
morning, expecting message saying
that General Pershing's force or the
border guard had been attacked. He
felt that the guardsmen would have
destroyed themselves in marching if
sent through hard country.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-19
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

n the circuit court yesterday after
noon the jury brought in a verdict of
guilty in the case of Mary Patterson,
indicted for assault with intent to
kill. She was sentenced to pay fine
of 500 and costs or serve one year in
the county Jail. Viola Heath, who
was indicted as an accessory, was
discharged.
Charlie Jones charged with break
ing and entering, was found guilty by
a jury this morning. Sentence not
passed.
Carl Polk was found guilty Of horse
stealing and the court gave him two
years in the state prison.
Joe Sans, found guilty Of breaking
and entering, has not been sentenced.
The court this afternoon impaneled
jury to hear the case of the state
VS.. w. w. Lane for forgery. Mr.. r.
B. Bullock is representing the de-
fense. The jury in the case is COM
posed of Messrs. J. B. DeVore, w. J.
Crosby, G. T. Liddon, I. C. Ellis, B. NJ.
Scruggs and Haywood Hale.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-19
USELESS To TALK Of
PEACE To ITALY
I|NIFSS It IS OFFERED ON ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS
To ALL THE ALLIES
(Associated Press)

Rome, Dec. 19.-Declaring that the
Italian government had received no
conditions or bases for negotiations in
the German peace note, Foreign Min
lister Sonnino told the house of dep
uties today no one of the Entente AL
lies could consider any peace offered
them separately. He asked that no
resolutions relating to the peace offer
be adopted which might embarrass
the government, and said the enemy's
note didn't inspire the belief that con-
ditions promised later would meet the
Allies requirements.