Evening journal., 1918-10-28
ALL CITY Opens
FOR BUSINESS
Scholars Return to Studies;
Open Picture Houses
Are Welcomed
80 MORE DEATHS
ARE REPORTED

Il
tendance fell considerably below nor
NAL yesterday. Although the Board OF
Health had declared the city restored
TO normal conditions and had with
drawn the order forbldding public
gatherings. evidently there was a gem
eral hesitation about mingling in a
crowd.
The public schools today reported
large attendance. all things considered.
Pupils were questioned when they
came to school as to whether any per-
sons in their houses were sick with in
luenza. Those who had the disease
still prevalent at home were not per
mitted 10 come back 10 school. The
school authorities have made a strict
ruling that no pupi, may attend school
as long as there is influenza at his
home.
The moving picture theatres were
welcomed back with glad smiles by the
moyie fans, when the houses opened
their doors at ii o'clock this morning.
The dry goods and other stores which
have remained open during the cpl
demic. reported today that sales have
increased greatly since a return OF th@
city 10 normal conditions. Saturday,
especially, was a tremendous contrast
20 the three previous week-ends. The
downtown streets and the stores were
damned with cheerful humanity.
The result OF the opening OF local
saloons. while the ban Is still on In
Philadelphia, Chester and other Penn
sylvania towns. will not be seen until
after work hours tonight. There are
prophecies that the city will see dup
licatlon OF the crowds experienced In
Camden and Gloucester. These towns
found Il necessary 10 reclose their sa-
looms because Of the influx OF crowds
from Philadelphia and Il may be that
such action viii become necessary In
this city.
The death rate for the city continues
10 decline. Thirty death certificates for
deaths in Wilmington. due 10 the cpl
demlc were filed at the Board OF Health
from Friday noon 10 noon today. This
is still above the normal rate OF 81
deaths per week. from all causes, In
Wilmington.
Lodges and clubs generally Will re-
sumo their regular schedule OF meet
ings this week. The Red Gross aux
ilarles and branches VIII take up their
work.
The Red Cross headquarters at the
Old City Hall was opened this morning.
All finished knitted goods. especially
sweaters, are wanted by Wednesday,
and earlier II possible, at the
headquarters. The months shipment
is now being packed. Red Cross work
ers are asked TO remain away II they
have influenza patients at home. in Or
der 10 avoid possible infection OF sur
gical dressings and other Red Cross sup
plies.
The Board Of Police Commissioners
will probably consider the placing OF
a ban on both public and private cale-
bratlons OF Halloween on Thursday
night. as a precautiOn against further
spread % influenza.
Chief Of Police Black said he did not
think IL wise TO allow such celebrations
under the circumstances, and will bring
the matter 10 the attention Of the com
at their meeting this week.
At the emergency hospital at the
Country Club IL was reported that there
had been two admissions yesterday. one
death and SO patients remaining in the
hospital.
Delaware College Ieopened this morn
ing, when about one-half Of the stu
dents returned and the remainder are
TO report on Wednesday. Those stu
dents who have any cases Of influenza
in their homes or live where the quar-
antine Is still on are not expected 20
report until such conditions have
cleared. Glasses will not be resumed
for several days, but the members Of
the Student Army Training Corps as a
precautlon will be kept in the open as
much as possible during that time.
which means much work on the drill
field.
Or. A.. Frsntz. secretary OF the
state Board Of Health. said today that
conditions in the state continue en-
Or. Frantz. however. warns
the public that the fact Of the quaran-
tine having been lifted does not mean
that the disappearance Of all danger Of
further spread Of the disease unless
every precaution is used by the public.
He saws that now is the time precau-
tions should he taken 10 keep new
cases on the decrease. He warns
against anyone getting in close contact
with those persons who are just getting
over the influenza and also against
"sneezlng" or coughing in public
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