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Evening journal., 1918-12-19
sPREAnING XMAS CHEER.

Thomas X. Shannon is spreading
Christmas cheer through the city by
means OF Christmas cards. The cards
are In two designs. one neat little
card with holly spray, and the other q
patriotic Christmas card Besides an
American flag In colors. the card has a
striking Christmas poem, written by a
soldier. The poem reads:
The Same hearty wishes
I'm sending as OF old:
May Christmas come 10 you and yours,
With blessings manifold.
But the holly wreath I've banished
AS a symbol OF the day.
And In Its place I'm sending
The flag OF the u. S. A
Christmas, 1913.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19


probably is the town Miss Wilson will
visit.
By the United Press.
LONDON. Dec. i9.-London intends tc
eclipse Paris welcome to President VIII
son in the same degree that its popu-
lation exceeds that of the French capi-
tai.
While great numbers Of organiza-
tions, political and non-polltical, have
already considered separate demonstra-
tlons in Wilson's honor, 1t is believed
they ultimately will follow the example
provided by Paris and combine in one
big celebration.
The government, of course, will pro-
vide President Wilson with every ofil-
clal attention, but 1t Is LOndon's mill
lions who will furnish the real wei
come.
Wilson's visit, however, will be much
more than a holiday, since he VIII ar
rive In the midst Of an Increasingly
warm discussion regarding the Allies
Russian policy. II Is practically GER
tain his counsel will be sought In this
regard. II Is almost equally certain ne
will be urged 10 define In more detail
his attitude concerning freedom OF the
seas and enlarge on his plan for the
league OF nations.
Beneath the surface OF social atten-
tions. which will be showered upon
President and Mrs. Wilson In the form
OF parades, banquets, speeches, me-
MORALS and general Fluctuations, II Is
evident. therefore. that much OF the
work OF the peace confer
ence will be transacted here.
Renewed Interest In the Russian prob
lem is the outgrowth OF persistent ru-
mors that a great allied expedition Is
planed for occupying Petrograd and
Russia, suppressing the Bolshevik gov
ernmen. and establishing order during
the present winter. The newspapers
publish complaint from soldiers, who
allege they have been ordered to Rus
sia. The press OF all shades OF political
opinion hints that great opposition Is
made to carry out such a plan. An at
tack upon the newly-formed democracy,
however mistaken might be the Ideas
held about that democracy, would lead
10 discomfort In some circles, said the
Chroncil.
This is regarded as significant, In
asmuch as the Chroncil is accepted as
Premier Lloyd Georges personal or
Evening journal., 1918-12-19

gan But this comment is mild, COM
pared with that OF some OF the other
newspapers.
Russians in London are divided In
their opinions. Representatives OF the
old regime are keen to see big mill
tary demonstration by the Allies carried
out. Moderates Of the type Of Alexan-
der Kerensky say they would welcome
Allied Intervention II the Americans
predomInated They declare no others
would be welcomed by the Russian lib
erals.
General Eugene De Miller, former
chief OF the staff OF the NTH Russian
army on the east front, who has gone
to Archangel, to command the Russians
cooperating with the Allies, estimated
that between 100000 and 100000 men
would be needed on the northern front
and a similar force in the Ukraine He
expressed the hope that America would
provide the bulk OF these troops lie
believes that winter is the best time
for operations.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
MARKET SHOWS ADVANCES.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. f9-Leading Issues
registered fractional advances on the
opening OF the stock market to-day.
Trading was brisk as compared with
the dullness prevailing for the past
week. Marine Preferred opened at
ii37s. up ss; Mexican Petroleum 1864,
up iM; Anaconda 65. up "; Bethlehem
b., 62hz, up u; American Smelling siS,
up u; Southern Pacific i0iM; United
States Steel 96h; Reading 80; Canadian
Pacific i59A, up ".
After the first wave OF covering oper-
atlons, the market eased of slightly.
Sales were less frequent and prices
were below the high point Of the day.
The sentiment was bullish.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
DEATHS.

DEATHS.
CoNNoTTY~fn this city, on December IS,
1918 John F., son of Michael j. and the
late Elizabeth r. Connolly, nee Murine.
Relatives, friends, members Of r. o. e.,
No. "a. and Wilmington Lodge No. 1S4,
Machinists' Union. are Invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, No. 1929
Maple street, on Monday morning, at o
O'Clock. Requiem mass at st. Ellzabeth's
Church. lDterment at Cathedral cemetery
BALL-At Brandywine Springs, on Decem-
her IS. 1913. Kathleen E., daughter OF
George X. and Mabel p. c, Ball, aged 8
years and l month.
The funeral services win be held at the
residence Of her parents, on Saturday af-
ternoon, December p, at 230 o'clock. In
tennent private
WELCH-In this city, on December IL,
1915 Catharine NJ. Welch.
Relatives and friends are Invited TO Pt-
tend the funeral from the residence OF her
parents. No. 11O1 Walnut street, on Satur-
day morning. December q, at 8 o'clock.
Requiem mass AZ ST. Patrick's Church. In.
terment at Cathedral cemetery.
MORRIS-In this city, on December is.
191s, William, husband Of Mary J.
Norris
Relatives, friends and r,nbers of tho
Workmen's Sick and Deaf Benefit Fund
and employees OF the b. K o. railroad
shops. are invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. 916 Reed street,
on Saturday morning. at o'clock. Re.
QUEEN mass at ST. Paurs Church. Inter-
ment at Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
WILMINGTON FAIRLY
CLEAR OF INFLUENZA

While numerous cases Of Influenza
are being reported from other places,
Wilmington appears to be escaping the
bareback. According to the health Of
flcials q canvass made last Friday
among local physicians showed that
the disease did not average one case to
physician, many doctors stating they
had no cases on their list.
There was but one death from influ-
enza here last week. While there were
a number OF deaths from pneumonia
none OF them were attributed TO lobar
pneumonia which usually follows influ-
enza.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
MAY SECURE RELEASE OF SOLDIER

Announcement is made by the Unit
States Employment Service that eT
ployers in urgent need OF former er
ployes, who are enlisted men in arm
camps and depots within the Unit
States are advised to communicate wi
such men, asring them TO request the
discharge OF the camp authorities. \
such request should be made merely I
matter OF convenience TO an employe
but only when the former employe
services are In urgent demand.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
TO FORM DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

An organization. to be known as the
Jewish Literary and Dramatic Society
for Young Men. will be formed by the
Young Mems Hebrew Association at the
Y. NJ. II. A. Hall tonight. The society
Will have much talent to draw from.
and II is expected that several debates
and plays will be presented during the
winter months.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
Sam Loyd's Brain Food
8 Mirsites 10 Digest This This
PLZZLE No. 35a-

Five clever newsboys formed a
partnership and pooled their issues
TO lay in a good stock of papers,
which they ratified off like hot
cakes and then figured up their ac-
counts as follows: Tom Smith sold
one paper more than one-quarter
Of the whole lot, while Billy Jones
disposed or one paper more than
one-quarter OF the remainder. Ned
Smith sold one paper more than
one-quartcr Of what was left, and
Charley Jones disposed OF one pa
pc MGR. than one quarter of the
RENT; der. 1T this stage OF the
games the Smi.hs were ahead 100
papers Dut little jimmy Jones sold
al tbct was left, so that In this
nj 'nd-y encounter the Jonses won
ou'. ny how many papers do you
think7
Answer 10 No. 352
1ca Edward. Martha. Howard,
Ben, Frank, Nora, Ada, Rose. Will
Liam. P~ssr
Copyright 1917. by Sam Loyd.)
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
POLICE ARE NOW 100
PER CENT. RED eros

Chief OF Police Black today placed
Red Cross placard in the window OF !
office. stating that his department "
100 per cent. members OF the r
Cross. Every member OF the departme
has Joined the Red Cross organization
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
ATTENTION OF EMPLOYERS.

Employers who desire TO employ
considerable number OF DISCHARGED so
dlers should Immediately notify ttl
Federal Director OF the United Statd
Employment Service OF the State ]
which the work is located. Full d
tails as 10 numbers and qualification
OF men wanted. wages. hours, housin
and working conditions. ETC., must aC
company all such requests for men
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
MRS BaRNHaBT sIIFFFRs ~FI.rrp

Mrs. Barnhart, wife OF Harry Barn.
hart the Community Sing conductor, is
III with the influenza, in New York.
Mr.. Barnhart told some friends in the
city, when he was here on Tuesday
night, that the influenza is now raging
violently in New York.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
ToNopAU-BFLuONT EARNINGS.

onopah-Belmont Company net earn
lngs in November are reported at $50
63S. against s64.594 in October. Net
earnings OF the Jim Butler Mining Com
pany for the same period were s2,629,
compared with s5.9i2 in October.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO. Dec. i9.-OpenIng grain:
Corn. January i36a%: March 1856
i347s: May i35Aa%. Oats. January
7issaA; March 7iss; May 7ilsaA.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

BY the United Prtss,
LIVERPOOL, Dec. i9.-Spots opened
quiet today with prices firm. Sales
amounted to 1000 bales. Receipts were
5000. including $500 American. Good
middllngs 2220; middlings 2i.57.
Futures opened steady, opening quo
tatlons being December 2i00; January
1880; February 1880; March 1889;
April 1885.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
NrRFAsE c. M CAPITAL.

Special % The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Dec. ia certificate OF in
crease in stock Of the General Motors
Corporation, Detroit, Mich. from $780,
100000 to s370,OO0000 was filled with the
State Department here today.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
TO INSTALL HEATING PLANT.

Albert F. Hayman was granted a pei
NIT today by Building Inspector Pres
ton, to install a heating plant In th
dwelling, at the S. E. Corner Pennsy'
vania and Riyerveiw avenues, 10 cos
$1,000.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
PAYNE QUITS TIE FORCE.

John J. Payne, for the past twenty
five years a member Of the police de-
partment. retired from active duty at 6
O'Clock last evening. Mr. Payne will
become trust officer of the Wilmington
Savings Fund Society tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BROM0 QUININE Tablet
BPomo fSHs 'os ouiSine ShSss nsEs w. GRoG%nEs ssR
nature on the box. 30c.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
NEW YORK COTTON.

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec i9.-The cotton mar
ket opened firm today. January sold
at $3.50. up 30; March 26A5. UP 80, and
May $3.50, up %.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19

Matted Milk was originated by H0I
LICK. Avoid limitations and substil
tutes.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company. dupont Build
Ing, furnish the following quotations
OF local securities;
Evening journal., 1918-12-19

The best furnished flats are listed
and rented through the Want Ads
Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-12-19
AMERICAN-FRENCH
PRESIDENTS SHAPE
THE PEACE Plan

CONTINUED from page one.l
miles south OF that city. The former
probably is the town Miss Wilson will
visit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28

the eyes OF a serpent are always open. even
when asleep and while swallowing prey the
eyes note any possible hostile movement in
the vicinity, even if asleep
The forty-pound pig was thrust into
Tsarlna by a stout poc-as shown in the
pho,ograph-thc front end of which was
caught in the pigs skull. 1t was forced
down for distance Of four feet. after which
the remaining swallowing process went on
naturally
After this Tsarina became even more dis
tressed Clearly she had indigestion, and
snake stomach ache, as has been pointed
out, is no joke. 1t affects the whole length
OF the body--which is actually one long
stomach Hampers the movements of the
muscle rings that give locomoton and stops
it from the squeezing motions so necessary
for preliminary treatment Of food and di-
gcStion.
AT last Tsarina s aiment was diagnosed
as cancer and an operation was decided
upon. The diagnosis changed to that Of
twisted intestine before the surgeons began
cutting. Now the big snakes stomach ache
is said TO come from the presence Of an OBJ
scurc class of entoza known as nematodes
established AS cancer carriers by the Ma
tional Commission on Carcinoma, composed
OF DR.. Harvey r. Gaylord, director; Willard
c. Marsh, biologist; Frederick G. Busch, in
tcrnist, and Burton r. Simpson, pathologist,
OF the State Institute for the Study Of Malig-
nant Diseases, Buffalo, N. Y. Their invest-
cations established that these microscopic
worms were one Of the secondary causes or
carriers of cancer in salmon, trout and other
fishes
Since this was established Tsarina s TWEEN
tyfoot stomach ache has become of more in
tcrcst to science than bcfore-bccausc OBJ
scrvatou and treatment may establish facts
Of greatest use IN III" study Of This obscure
and horrible disease m man.
DR.. Ransom s measurements of the ncma-
todcs defy the minds conception. The length
escrvcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28

the serpent to engulf its prey entire The prey
is usually grasped by the snout when the
performance commences. One Of the upper
Jaw bones and the corresponding lower Jaw
bone reach forward. The bones close upon
the prey by inserting the rccurvcd teeth, the
side Of The head is pulled back, drawing the
animal a short distance into the mouth The
process IS repeated with the other side Of the
head, each side working in attenuation while
the quarry is pulled into the mouth and
forced into the throat, which being elastic.
stretches 10 receive it,
y lateral undulatory movement Of the
neck commences, which literally scizcs the
creature in suctorial fashion, greatly assist
ing the now thoroughly distcndcd Jaws The
cvcr-llkc suspension Of the lower iawboncs
becomes greatly strained for its normal set.
ting and possibly forms tight band about
~" prey. the upper jaw alone pulling in the
animal, assisted BY movements Of The neck
THE serpent eyes bulge and the skin Of
the neck is so distcndcd as to widely sep
aratc the rows Of scales. AT frequent inter
walls the snake paliScs TO rest, when it. forces
from between the animal and the lower law
MS tubular breathing appcniamc Ono or
Two good brcaihs taken. and ;hcn recon
m"NccS what seems like moss heroic task
flnaliY. The SlnuouS movements OF the throa;
cngulf tho heavy prey. The snake head
quickly assumes its normal aspect, only
, 1918. by tho star COMPANY Great Britain Rights
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28

That Form Its Rounded Body
Of the carrier" is given al less than q nj
cromlllmetcr, or 1894 parts Of an incl
The width Of its body was 81 mcromill {
meters, the diameter Of lis head "A micro
mlllimc,ers, and the width of its intestinal
canal IS micromllimctcrs Three lips wer
detected The mouth had no throat TIL
front end Of the body was supplied with nal
row, lateral and cuticuar wings. With L.
this infinitely minute creature was visible
shadow, supposed TO be The vegetable germ
Of a least one form Of cancer, just detect
able by the most powerful microscopy
c1tant.
The ncmatodes arc Very resistant to dgesI
tive fluids and are much greater menaces t \
all animal life, including humans, than
either trcmatode or cestode worms, also disi
ease carriers They are more typical Of til
popular conception Of the word worm \
than any other representative Of the othe
order OF hclminths. They endanger life i'll
insuffcientlv cooked foods. Like the tril
china, the disease carrier of pork, they blocl,
all the ferments of digestion, penetrate thu
mucous membrane circulate in the BLOOD
and finally lodge in congcnial tissues of thu
body, to become encystcd, provided that th9
body is able to stand the inflammation pro-
duced by the invasion. And there ccrtainlJ
is evidence that they are directly concerned
in some types of cancer
Tsarina,' says Dr. Ditmars, ''has had
many Of the troubles of pythons in captivity,
Pythons contract a deadly mouth disease a.
times, as do all big snakes. ] think this is
brought about by an enervated conditions
robbing the blood Of its germicidal qualities
during period Of disordcred stomach AZ
the mouth OF snake that is not feeding be-
comes stored with stagnant salivary sccreS
lions, this region is attacked by the mans
kinds of bacteria that always exist in the
mouth. A slight sore or bruisc is generally
the start Of the trouble.
The infected sore causes intense irritaj
ton, followed by sloughing. If not immei
datcly arrested it works deeper. attacking
the jaw bones. The teeth become loosenet
and fall out and necrosis of the bone de
"clopcs. Microscopical examination of the
diseased tissue points TO a specific bacillus, a
thick, rod shaped form We now detect the
approach of the disease Immediately by the
presence Of a red spot, examining all speci
mems once or twice week, and stop the
growth by an antiseptic solution.
In case Of loose teeth, they are removed
of necrosis. he bone is removed and the
wound treated. During this treatment and
after the operation, and this also applies to
deadly cobras the serpent >iS fed forcibly
with beaten eggs through rubber tube"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28

stories. I prefer TO quote
accurately what happened
from his Reptiles Of the
World
Among snakes the lower
jaw is composed Of two
elongated, nearly straight
bones that are connected
in front merely by an elias
tic ligamcnt. This suspen-
sion of the lower jaw and
the attachment of the up
per jaw bones provide for
great elasticity and enable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28
Interesting Reptile
Suicide and Is
Now Studying
Her Symptoms for
Possible New
Light on
One of the Causes
Of Cancer
BY DR.. w. II. Ballou.

TsARlNA, the great regal python at The
New York Geological Park in tho
Bronx, has taken the place of Dinah
the famous gorilla, rs our most interesting
snlrnal invalid. Tsarna is tic largest python
IN CAPTIVITY Shc measures twentv.three
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28

few fIabb.v folds
of the skin de-
noting The as
founding feat
that has taken
place.
50 A .yawn or
two cffaccs all
traces Of the
task except the
dlstendcd por-
ton Of the body
slowly forcing
the prey into
tho stomach by
Il combination
of nndulatory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-10
ONE MAY NEVER
PLAY BALL FOR
REST OF YEARS

Cleveland, Napoleon La
joie. one of the greatest players the
game has ever known and ac-
knowledged king Of second base
man, may never play professional
baseball after this season.
LajOie, who was thrown out Of a
job when the American association
suspended its season, is at his home
here awaiting word from Manager
McGraw of the New York Nationals
in regard to an offer to finish the
season with the Giants. He plans
to engage in a useful occupation
after the close of the season. The
veteran star was manager of the
Indianapolis club until the assoCia-
ton suspended as a result of Sec
rotary Bakers work or fight or
der
1T was work or fight" Larry
said. "and l guess I'm too old to
fight. Perhaps l was getting too old
to play baseball, although there are
a few pitchers who still think 10
the contrary. l received a tele-
gram from John ucGraw, telling
me to report to him and finish the
season with the Giants. l asked for
further information. Should he Of
fer suitable inducements I might
join the Giants"
Asked if he would play in the pro-
posed semi-pro league to be or
ganized next year, Larry said:
Il think when a man gets to be
as old as am he needs more prac-
tice and warming up than he would
get by playing only on Saturdays
and Sundays. II begins 10 look as
If ! had played my last game of
professional baseball unless the war
ends next year. If it goes on in
definitely, the lay off will not do me
any good and l viii be through
when the old game is resumed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-10
TO THROW OPEN
RUNNING TRACK

Great Lakes, IIl-The first per-
manent quartermile straight away
running track constructed in this
country. cinder stretch fitted for
the flying feet of a Meredith. a Red
path or a Shea, will be thrown open
at the new Great Lakes athletic
field for the National A. A. L: track
championships on Sept 20, 81 and
% The games will be staged IN
der the auspices of the Chicago
Athletic association.
The straight-away is under the
course of expert construction by
sailor labor. Broad enough for six
runners with plenty of elbow room.
protected from the wind and scien-
tifically laid out as TO eliminate all
ruts or soft spots so damaging to
records, the course is ideal for the
440 runners.
Frank Shea of the University of
Pittsburgh will go after the world 3
mark of AZ fiat on this track. Only
once before in athletic history of
the last 10 years did a runner have
conditions so favorable TO chopping
Maxey Longs time. That was at
the Panama exposition on the coast
when Meredith tried and failed.
In addition TO the 440-yard path
the Great Lakes stadium is equip-
ped with a regular four lap TO the
mile track for distance events. The
track resembles Francis field in st
Louis. where the National \. A U
championships were run off last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-10
PLANNING LARGE
BASEBALL GAMES

St. Louis, Mo.-Plans for staging
one of the most Fretentious military
baseball programs ever offered in
this vicinity are nearing completion
by the war camp community ser
vice board in this city. The con-
testants Will be the Great Lakes
naval training station team and the
army baseball team of Jefferson
Barracks.
The first game Of the series will
he played at Alton, Ill. Aug. 81.
Sept ! the teams will meet at
Belleville. III East St Louis was
awarded the third game 10 be play
ed Labor day. and St Louis was Sc
lected as the scene Of the last
struggle to be played Sept 3.
The proceeds of the four games
are to be given 10 the war camp
community service 10 be used il
promoting athletic sports for the
entertainment OF soldiers and sail
ors in St Louis and its Immediate
vicinity
Special programs have been ar
ranged in the various cities, insur-
ing the success Of the exhibitions