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Evening journal., 1918-10-26
INFLUENZA DEATHS
MAY REACH 1000
Conllnued from Firsl Pase.

GOntinueu from fiftt fdtf,
deaths recorded during the epidemic Is
SSS
As there are siill hundreds OF per-
sons seriously IN with pneumonia II
Is thought that when the disease Is
finally cleaned away. the death list viii
be nearly 1000.
Among those whose deaths were re-
ported this morning was that OF Thomas
Han. Of No. is0s French street a mem
Der Of the firm OF Kramer and Hall,
plumbers Mr.. Hall died from the dis
ease az The Country Cub last evening
The decreased was a member OF the
Board Of Health under the late Dr. j.
Harvey Spruance when he was mayor OF
this city.
school will begin on Monday, both
public and psrochial schools. The Ursu-
line Academy and the Salesianum Cath
ole high school will reopen on Monday.
Friends School Will not resume its ses-
sions until Wednesday
The public and parochial school build
ings have received a thorough cleaning
and fumigation. In preparation for the
assembling OF their pupils on Monday.
The school authorities hope that the
education Of the children can now pro-
ceed without further hindrance. as the
late beginning in September and the
shortage OF teachers had been a handl-
cap even before the further obstacle OF
the influenza epidemic was encountered
The business schools OF the city will
also resume their regular schedule on
Monday.
Many OF the theatres, dance halls, sa-
looms. and other public gathering places
have completed their cleaning and fumi-
CATION under the direction OF the Board
OF Health. while the remainder arc
strenuously at work today getting into
shape for the reopening on Bombay.
Dr. A. p. Frantz secretary OF the
state Board Of Health. continues 10 re-
ceive favorable reports from ell parts
Of the state. Most OF The schools
down the State, including Delaware
College. and the Wesleyan Collegiate
Institute at Dover, VIII reopen on
Monday.
New Castle reports only % patients
in the emergency hospital in that place,
and their probably closure within a
few days.
Masses Will be said az the usual hours
In all the Catholic churches OF the city
tomorrow, and all Catholics viii be un-
der obligation 10 attend mass tomor-
row.
The regular schedule OF services will
be resumed In the Protestant churches,
tomorrow. Several churches viii post
pone their Sunday school classes for
another week, as the classrooms have |
not yet been fumigated.
II is hoped that another week will
find all patients discharged from the
Country Club. and It's use
as an Emergency Hospital dlscontin-
ued.
The emergency hospital al the New
Castle County Hospital has been closed.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
HARLAN FAIR TO
GO NEXT WEEK

The FAN Festival given under the
auspices OF the Harlan GoOdfellOws,
which was interrupted a month ago
by the influenza epidemic. will hold
forth again Monday night in Turn
Hall.
The festival Is for the benefit Of
the "Our Boys in France Tobacco
Fund"
some new entertaining devices will
be on top when the doors are thrown
open again. Monday night, and the as
surance is given that extensive enter
talnment will be given 10 the public
In exchange for any help given 10 raise
smokes money for the Ysnks. The
committee has worked hard 10 this
affair. II. Dixon. Bob" McCulley and
the rest, and are deserving OF whole
souled assistance TO make II go
across"
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
ESTATES OF THE DEAD.

Letters OF administration have been
granted by Isaac w. Brown, register
OF wills. on estates as follows: Walter
Groves 20 Horace B. Groves; Oliver
Dram 10 Jennie Dram; William J. Dram
10 Jennie Dram: Samuel Anes to Jo-
seph Harry Gordon; Ernest Martin to
Pauline Martin; lie Roy Bye TO Eliza
beth w. Bye; Atom Kadtulowski to
John +. Yasik; Daniel NJ. Tindall to
Hubert II. Richards; Margaret E. Gem
TO Alonzo n. Gem; Helen f. Klein to
Margaret NJ Klein; and Joseph S. Vim
singer to Ruth Elva Vinsinger.
Letters testamentary have been grant
ed on the estate OF Gluseppi Farabella
TO Frank Farabella.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAM CUT
Steel Vessel Output to be
Reduced, Hurley
Says
PRODUCTION
AT ITS APEX

Revision OF the entire Government
shipbuilding program. cancellation Of
all contracts for ships, fulnllment OF
which will run into the year Of 1870
curtailment Of the production Of any
more wooden ships than are now in
the course OF construction or con
tracted for. and cancellation OF oil CON
tracts with shipbuilding companies
whose production has not been sub
stantlsl, are some Of the things TO be
done by the Emergency Fleet Cor
pOratlOn, as announced by Edward
Hurley, chairman OF the United States
shipping board. while visiting the office
OF Charles NJ. Schwab, director general
Of the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Mr.. Hurley explained that I'm the
process Of elimination OF certain OF
the shlpbulldlng projects those ship
yards which have shown a very small
production. or which have failed 10
maintain the required standard OF In
dustrial efficiency Will necessary come
first.
The view Of the shipbullding situation
by these officials prompts the oonelu-
sion that ship production has reached
its apex, and hte danger Of OVERRIDING
II must be obviated by a gradual re-
turn to normal conditions. The question
OF what Is going 10 be done with the
ships after the war is becoming vital
question. which looms up bigger a. the
end Of the struggle approaches. The
question Is, Will the great American
merchant marine be taken over by pri-
yate interests and operated on a com
pettiye basis, or will the government
Itself engage in the shipping business :
Numbers 10 designate the various
districts have been abol-
ished for real names based on geo
graphical location, according 10 an
at fleet headquarters yes
terday.
This district. hitherto known as the
Tenth, is now the Delaware River dis
trict. with William @. Coke as district
manager. His jurisdiction VIII include
all steel shipyards on the Delaware
river and bay, with the exception Of
the Merchant Corporation. Bristol. and
the international Shipbuilding Corpora
tlon at Hog Island. These VIII be un-
der the immediate jurisdiction Of Rear
Admiral Francis r. BOwles.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
PENN LANDED 236
YEARS AGO SUNDAY

Tomorrow marks the 236th anniver-
sary OF the landing OF William Penn in
America.
It was on October q, 1852, that the
famous Quaker rOwed ashore from his
ship, the Welcome, at New Castle. TO
take possession Of the land granted him
by King Charles In payment Of a debt
OF $4,000 owed 10 Admiral Penn, father
Of philadelphia's founder.
shortly after landing, Penn sailed up
the river and selected a neck OF land
between the Delaware and Schuylkll
Rivers as the site for what later be-
came Philadelphia. lie made his land
ing at a point near what is now Third
and Dock streets.
When he stepped ashore at New Gas
tie Penn called the residents OF that
portion OF Delaware together and out
lined his plan 10 establish a colony for
prosecuted Friends in America. He took
formal possession Of the territory the
day following, divided II into building
lots and sold the land for four-pence an
acre
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
CONTINUE CAMPAIGN
PENSIONS

The leaders in the campaign to raise
$4,000 for retired ministers in the
Wilmington NJ 2. Conference state that
Wilmington districts quota has been
subscribed but the campaign is yet to
be finished In the lower counties.
In Dover and Salisbury districts on
sunday, November 3. pastors will ex-
change pulpiis and yNill be assisted by
leading laymen In bringing before the
public the needs Of the retired min
isters.
Prior 10 that time. at Bridgeville. on
Monday. October %. and at Princess
Anne and Berlin, Md. on October 20
and %. Will be held district rallies, at
which ministers and laymen will as
semble. These meetings are 10 be ad-
dressed by the Rev. II. r. Randolph.
pastor OF Grace NJ. r. Church: Or !,
r. BIS. Smith, Of Chicago and Or. r.
H. Dashiell
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
ALL DRAFT men
TO See SERVICE
Uncle Sam May Exchange
Men Overseas and in
Training Here
WORKING OUT
THE EW PLAN

Under plans being devised virtually
all OF the men drafted under the sep
tember ~ registration are likely to see
service overseas even should an armis-
tice eyentuate from the present situa-
tlon.
Training camp calls for the first Of
Tho men who registered on September
le will be sent out early next month.
mo quotas will be sufficient TO MI the
raining camps of the country and will
consist Of men between the ages OF
80 and 81.
The Idea Of the Administration is that
the weight Of army service shall not
fall heavily on a part Of the drafted
men and lightly on others. An armis-
!ioe and the disarmament OF the Cen
trail Powers pending the conclusion OF
he war, unless unfavorable conditions
developed, would make possible the eX-
change OF man for man between Amer
lean troops abroad and those in train
ing camps In this country.
This plan is as yet in the range OF
possibility and has not been worked
out TO a final and definite stage.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
TO DISCUSS MAN
POWER CONSERVATION

The Community Labor Board and the
directors OF the United States Employ
ment Service and United states Public
Service Reserve have called a conference
Of all the executive heads and employ
ment managers Of every local industry,
employing ten or more men. for We'd
ncsdsy night, October 30, in Eden Hall.
The purpose OF this conference is to
correct certain difficulties that have
arisen in securing the man-power re-
duired by the war industries OF this
district, and 10 secure a closer co-opera-
ton Of these industries and the United
States Employment Service in conserv-
ing the man-power OF the State.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
WANT MILLION FOR
RELIGIOUS WAR WORK

The Rev. DR.. Smiley, Of West Presby-
terlan Church, has been absent In West
Virginia. holding conferences with the
Protestant ministers Of the larger cities
and towns in the interest Of the coming
united war work campaign, which is
10 raise si705o0,O00 for the religious
agencies recognized by the Government
10 do religious work in the army and
navy.
Or. Smiley returned today. 4 confer
ence Of all the Protestant ministers OF
Wilmington and vicinity will be held
in the interest Of this campaign at the
Hotel dupont on next Monday at noon,
when Bishop w S Mcdowell, Of Wash
inyton, u. c., and Dr. Ralph b. Urmy,
of Newark. n. j., will speak.
on Tuesday a conference will be held
in Dover. and on Thursday or Friday in
Washington, d. c..
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
RED CROSS PLANS
TO RESUME WORK
Headquarters In Old City
Hall Will Be Re-opened
Monday
HAVE BEEN CLOSED
DURING EPIDEMIC

Red Gross headquarters at the Old
City Hall will be re-opened on Monday.
The building has been closed during
the epidemic. and cleaned and fumigat-
ed. The complete schedule Of routine
activities viii be resumed az the build
ing
The Red Cross requests that no one
who IL cOnyalescent from The influ-
enza, or who comes from a house
where there are present. or have been
recent, influenza cases. work at the Red
Cross headquarters next week. The
necessity Of keeping supplies. especially
surgical dressings for wounded sol
diers. free from all infection IS evi-
dent 10 ALL The Red Cross will leave
Il 10 the judgment Of workers as 10
whether they can come 70 headquar-
ters 10 work without endangering the
health Of the boys overseas 10 whom
the supplies will be sent. Because OF
the epidemic throughout the country,
and the resulting slowing up OF Red
Cross work, the need for more supplies
is doubly urgent All eligible workers
are needed at once.
The knitting department OF the Red
Gross. asks that ell completed knitted
articles. especially sweaters, g
brought 70 Red Gross headquarters on
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday OF
next week. II Is time for the end OF
the month shipment 10 be made. and
a large allotment OF sweaters is want
ed from the Delaware branch. Those
who have nearly finished sweaters are
asked TO make a special effort 10 get
them done by Wednesday.
There is a supply OF pamphlets AZ
Red Gross headquarters giving fun di-
rectlons about the sending OF Christ
mas presents 10 soldiers. These have
been printed In the newspapers but
those who have lost their newspaper
clipping may obtain a pamphlet at Red
Gross headquarters, Old City Hall.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
ADJUSTMENTS
At THE MAJESTIC.

For three days beginning Monday
Dorothy Dalton will be at the Majestic
in her latest Paramount Photoplay,
"Nive La France" This picture was
to have appeared earlier but due 10 the
closing order was cancelled. The ad-
mirers Of this popular star will then
have reason 10 rejoice that they will
be able 10 see her so soon. The story
deals with a young photoplay star who
upon learning that both OF her parents
have been killed by the ruthless Hun,
returns TO France. the land OF her birth,
and gives her services TO her govern
ment. The play is filled with excite
ment and realistic scenes that visual
ize the true character OF the now peace
pleading Huns.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
GIRLS ExPECT TO HIKE.

The weather permitting, the girls Of
the Wilmington \. w. G. a. were TO
20 on a hike this afternoon. The pro
gram arranged is a bacon bat and a
hare-and-hound chase.
Miss Elsie NJ Werls, recreational
leader OF the Wilmington Y. w. c. A.,
who has recently begun her work In
this city. has charge OF this outing. A
hike will be held every Saturday after
noon as long as the weather permits.
All girls in the city are invited.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
HACKET fiLKs BUsINEss.

To the Editor OF The Evening Journal {:
Sir: ] noticed in this mornings News
that Frank Lynch. on behalf OF Young
Clonzoles, the Cuban, would meet Sol
der Stokes as soon as arrangements can
he made. / will meet Mr. Lynch at The
Evening Journal office at o'clock to-
night and post a forfeit for the match,
the winner 10 take all.
Yours in sport,
OLEN L. HACKETT,
Mgr. Of Soldier Stokes.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
DISMISS THIS CASE.

Mary Scoinitsky, charged with as
sault and battery on Jacob Shimnsky.
and Catherine Leyandowski, charged
with circulating false and malicious
reports concerning the character OF
the same complainant, were both dis
missed by Magistrate Broman after a
hearing last night. The defendants
live at No. iii7 Columbia avenue and
the complainant at No. 72i South Har-
risOn street
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
BABIES SAVED FROM
EPIDEMIC RAVAGES

The Emergency Hospital for Babies at
che Peoples Settlement, that was open
ed by the WOmen's Committee OF the
state Defense Council, during the height
OF the influenza epidemic, closed last
night. Nearly 100 babies. whose parents
were either IN themselves, or who were
unable TO give the child the attention
Il needed, were cared for at the emer-
gency unit, and that so many survived
is due entirely 30 the attention given
the little ones at that critical time.
The babies that were at the Settle
ment yesterday were either sent home
as convalescents or 10 the oOnvalescent
home at No. 2ii Washington street. Two
that needed added attention were sent
10 the Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
MARSHALL MEETING
is CALLED OFF

Owing to the illness Of his wife
Vice. President Thomas r. Marshall will
not speak at the meeting scheduled for
the Playhouse Monday night. He was
also TO make other speeches down the
state Monday and Tuesday, which have
been called of. Senator Salisbury
early this afternoon received the fol-
Lowing telegram from Mr.. Marshall:
Cannot come TO Delaware Monday
and Tuesday but hope 10 be able by
or Thursday" senator
had previously received a
letter from him telling Of his wife's
illness.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
AT THE PLAYHOUSE.

Up comes Douglas Fairbanks with his
irrestible old smile TO cheer and heart
en- those OF us who have become down
cast by the sorrow and sickness that
has almost overwhelmed Us. No matter
how blue you feel Douglas is sure TO
bring out a much-needed smile that OF
its own accord makes us feel a lot
more cheerful and brighter
"He Comes Up Smiling" will be at
The Playhouse for two days only ana
many will want TO see 10 for il is apt
10 be a better tonic for the blues than
any doctor can prescribe. Watermelon
Jerry Martin is DOug's new name and
he fills us with the happy-go-lucky
feeling that permestes his characterize
tiOn OF the cashier who turns tramp
for pure love Of freedom and healthy
exercise. He has many an exciting ad-
venture but finally meets his goal-and
girl.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
AT TIRE QUEEN.

Vivian Martin. the little ioy-bringing
Paramount star is coming 10 the Queen
on Monday and viii continue for three
days. Her Country First" as the title
foretells is a picture filled with patriotic
vim and with the punch" and pep"
that Vivian Martin is so capable Of pOr-
trsying. She is Dorothy Grant, the
daughter Of a wealthy munitions man
ufacturer, who is filled with patriotic
fervor and the picture usual unusual"
Martin humor that is a treat in itself.
Mrs. Mary Robert Rlnehart is the
author OF the novel from which "Her
Country First" is taken and those who
are already familiar with the author
ess's works need no further voucher as
TO the merit Of the play.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
HAYS FAMILY NOT ACCUSED.

10 was enormously stated yesterday
that Mr.. and Mrs. John Hays, No. POI
East Third street, had been arrested
on a charge of keeping their house in
a dlsorderly and unsanitary condition.
The facts in the case, according to
Stradley, are that Mr.. and
Mrs. Hays appeared as prosecuting wit
nesses in a case brought before the
Thursday night, but neither
O fthem was charged with any offense.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
MISS McGREGOR WAR NURSE DEAD

Mrs. F. II. McGregor OF the Kennett
Apartments, received word on Thurs
day from the Red Cross stating that
her daughter Miss Ruth McGregor. a
teacher who sailed for France in Sep
tember TO take up nursing "a the war
zone had died from influenza and had
been buried at sea.
This news was a surprise, il being
the first knowledge the family of the
young woman had OF her Illness. They
received word sometime ago that she
had arrived safely overseas.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
BURY MRs. NJ A. KELLEHER TODAY

The funeral OF Mrs. Michael A. Keilc-
her. OF Kaolin. Del. mother OF Police
Captain Daniel ". Kelleher, took place
this morning from her late home. Pc
QUEEN mass was said at St. Francis
Church, IIockessin, and intermeni made
in 81. Josephs cemetery.
Members o. the local police depart
mont sent a floral wreath and several
members OF the department attended
The services.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
ALLEGED DESERTER
Is STATE REGISTRANT

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Oct. 26.-Pind-
ings Of a court-martial which tried
Maurice Becker. New York, artist and
cartoonist, on charges of desertion at
Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, were ex-
pected 10 be made public today.
Despite Becker's plea that he was a
conscientious obieotor. the court held
his argument Irrelevant as he had reg
istered in Delaware, later fleeing to
Mexico. lie was recently arrested at
Laredo, Texas.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
BOARD NO. 1 OFFICE HOURS.

once hours OF Local Board No. ], IN
the old Water Department building at
Sixteenth and King streets, have been
established as from $50 TO $50 o'clock
in the morning and from 1890 TO i.30
o'clock In the afternoon.
Registrants of the board desiring any
information must apply at the board be-
tween these hours.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
BENNETT IN MERCHANT MARINE.

Today's list OF men accepted by the
United States Shipping Board, after
final physical examination at Boston
for enrolment on its merchant marine
training ships included Raymond Ben
nett. No. 1891 Shallcross avenue, and
James Mccullough Of $40 North Har-
rison street, this city.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
TnoILEy AND WAGON COLLIDE.

A West Fourth street car bound south
on Market street. colllded with a Bush
Company delivery wagon yesterday
afternoon at the Fifth street crossing.
A disagreement over which vehicle. had
the right OF way caused the accident.
which resulted in broken fender for
the street car and a bruised leg for
one Of the big dray horses
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
TOO LATE TO CI.ssIFY.
sALE-RECENr iais MnnEL

FOR SALE - RECENT 1918 MODEL
Il HUDSON SUPER-SIX. SEvEN-PAS-
SENGER TOURING CAR; PRACTICALLY
NEW: DRIVEN $500 MILES: ALL
SHOES AND SPARE N FIRST-CI.kSS
OWNER MUST SELL or
ACCOUNT or DRAFT. p. o. BOX "a.
OR PHONE i95. NEWARK. DEL.
Oct26-3t
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
TOIR WANT On FORCE

Four annllennis for pos'tio~a in the
police department were questioned by
the Police Commissioners last eve
ming. II is understood that they Will
be subjected TO the physical examina-
tiOns some time next week
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
illness NAY DELAY TRIAL.

II was reported today that the case OF
John Gosch, alias New York Jack, who
was TO have been given hearing in the
United states District Court here on
Monday on a charge Of trafllcking in
heroin, was to be continued Gosch is
said to be i'll with pneumonia.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
SHILOH BAPTIST SERVICES.

The Sunday services at shiloh Bap-
list church tomorrow will be preach
ing services at i0.45 o'clock and 7.45
O'Clock. by the pastor. The morning
subject will be, "Open Doors; evening
subject. Eternity" There VIII be no
Sunday school tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
PRIVATE pouGHERTY KILLED

Private Joseph c. Dougherty Of No.
6l9 East Fourth street. this city, is re-
ported in a message yesterday to have
been killed in a battle on the French
frOnt
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
THORNTON AT WHIPPING POST

ed on a charge OF larceny in the Court
OF General Sessions yesterday, was
whipped with five lashes at the work
house today. lie will serve one year.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
RAILROAD WORKERS
SWELL TOBACCO FUND

Employees Of the Delaware railroad at
Clayton, have materially swslled the
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund as
will be seen by the following state
Evening journal., 1918-10-26
MRS. ELLA FLAGG YOUNG DEAD

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.--Mrs. Ella
Flagg Young, Chicago educator, died
here today OF pneumonia.
Evening journal., 1918-10-26

The call for economy in every walk
OF life is answered by the Want Ads
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>, Monumcnt Avenue Park. January :?
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