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ROCKEFELLER FUND
GIVES S5,926,634
TO AID WORLD ILLS
Foundation viii Maintain
Public Health and Medical
Education Activities.

Extensive work in public health
and medical education viii he done
this year by the Rockefeller Founda-
ton. This announcement has been
authorized by George j.. Vincent,
President Of the Foundation.
The estimated income Of tho fund
for 1919 is S6,75O,OOO, and against this
the budget provides for S2,26i,130 for
public health and S3,662,jOi for med
ical education. The other items OF
the budget arc 100000 for miscol-
laneous payments on long term ap-
proprations and Sli6,6G2 for admin
istration. The amount still available
for appropriations is S465,llO.
Expenditures OF the foundations
war WORK in 1919 will be:
For the continued maintenance, at
the War Departments request. OF
the War cmonstration Hospital.
For tho work OF the medical divis-
ion OF the National Research Council,
which Pre- sident Wilson appointed TO
CO. ordinate the Nations scientific
RESOURCES.
For the assistance in the care and
treatment OF soldiers mentally and
nervously disabled.
To pay pledges made in 1918 to the
United War Work Fund, and to WORK
under the direction Of the Commis-
sions on Training Camp Activities.
The public health activities T. be
carried out during the year Will con-
sist chiefly Of efforts against yellow
fever, tuberculosis in France, malaria
and hookworm.
In addition to this public health
work to be- carried out by the Foun-
dation's international Health Board,
appropriations have been made for
spccial studies and, demonstrations
by the National Committee for Men q
tai Hygiene, for the creation and
maintenance of School OF Hygiene
and Public Health at Johns Hopkins
University, and for the development
Of public health nursing.
The evening world., 1919-01-13
POLICE BREAK UP
bOLSHEV|K SOVIET
AT BUENOS AyRES
Sent From Russia, II Is Said,
o to Foment South American
UpriSings.

BUENos AYREs. Jan. t3.--pclIc'
declared to-day they had discovered
a Soviet organization in Bucnos Ayros
and arrested its President. his Minis
ter Of War and Minister OF Police for
this city. and two other officials, all
of whom arc Russians. The names Of
these men, as well as those on a list
Of 40 the police say they have, are
being withheld.
Blcyclists have been arrested a.
bomb plottcrs These men, IT was
said. carried hand pumps filled with
dynamite.
Members Of the Soviet arc said to
have como TO South America from
Russia in October and November.
They were plentifullv supplied with
funds and obtained considerable mn
nitIons. They were sent, 1t was de-
clarcd, by Bolshcviki in Russia to fo-
mcnt uprisings IN important South
American capitals,
Reports from Montcvdco say the
authorities there are strengthen ng
their forces against the Bolshcvist
movement Troops have been thrown
around villa dc Ccrro, localizins
strike disorders 90 that district, whc'e
there arc American packing houses.
Bucnos Ayrcs was still in a highly
nervous condition to-day. Every po-
lice station was closely guarded
Pedestrians were forced 10 dcthur
several blocks TO avoid passing these
buildings. Bolshcvist adhcrcnts scv-
eral times attacked the stations, but
were driven of by machine gun nro.
Civilian guards, with riflcs and
The evening world., 1919-01-13
ACTOR JOHN MASON
DEAD;;PLAyED MANY.
ROLES IN 40 YEARS.
Broke Down on Stage a Week
Ago and End Comes
Swiftly.

John Mason, who was TO appear in
an important role in "The Woman In
Room 49," a new melodrama. at the
Booth Theatre tomorrow night. died
in Stamford yesterday OF Brights
disease, complicated with heart
trouble and other ailments. He broke
down a week ago while playing in
Providence and was sent to DR.. A. J.
Givenss Sanitarium in Stamford.
His manager, A. II. Woods, is in
Stamford to make arrangements for
the funeral, which will be held in this
city.
Mr.. Mason had been in bad health
several years. In 1916, when playing
in Common Clay" he broke down
and had TO retire from the stage for
some time. He was sixty years old.
The actor was born in Orange, N.
j., and went on the stage at the ge
OF twenty, making his first appear
ance in Maggie Mltchell's company.
lie had several years experience IN
stock companies, after which he ap-
pearcd in support Of Robert Man
tell, Nat Goodwin, Edwin Booth.
playing Laertcs to Booths Hamlet:
Annie Clarke, George Alexander On
London). Il. s. Willard Gn London),
and Viola Allen. with whom he ap-
peared as Horatio Drake in The
Christian"
After an engagement in wheels
Within Wheels" at the beginning Of
the present century, he Joined the
Lyceum Stock Company, then play
ing at Daly's. Later he appeared
with Elsie De Wolfe in THE Way OF
the World" with Annie Russell in
Mice and Mem" with Mrs. Fiske in
Becky Sharp" "Hedda Gabler.'
Idea" and with Virginia Harmed in
Anna Karenina."
According to Mr.. Mason's own opin-
ion his most successful role was that
OF Jack Brookfield in The Witching
Hour" In the last few years he had
appeared in "As a Man Thinks"
THE Yellow Ticket" big Jim
Garrity.' The Song OF Songs"
Common Clay" spd "On With the
Dance" produced last year, in which
he played the part OF lounge lizard.
Mr.. Mason was a master OF the
technique of the actors art, and
played a wide range of parts, most OF
them strongly characterized.
The actor married Marion Manola,
with whom he appeared on the stage
They were divorced six years after
their marriage.
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drawn rcvolvcrs, patrollcd the city
on Sunday breaking up crowds and
arrcsting suspicious characters. Pa
trolls OF guards were fired upon sew
eral times from buildings. During
tho evening a "rcpcntant Maximal-
ist' confessed according to the mill
tary authorities. that there had been
a plot TO destroy the Plaza Hotel for
the purpose Of killing a man whose
name up TO the present has not been
The evening world., 1919-01-13
GREGORY LEAVING CABINET
TO RESUME LAW PRACTICE
Attorney Generals Resignation, FL
fectiye March I, Based on
Financial Reasons.

WASHINGTON. Jan. i3-Attoruov
General Gregory will retire from thn
Cabinet March I to return TO the prlc-
ticc OF law. His csgnntiou. announced
last night at the white House, was
cablcd to President Wilson at Paris
Thursday and accepted.
Mr.. Gregory had long considered re-
turning to private life because Of pccuu-
ary responsibilities, and he discussed
his resignation with the President be
fore Mr.. Wilson went to Franc" last
month At the request OF the Precedent.
however. he decided TO remain in office
until March.
Tho Attorney General who was lp-
pointed Aug. 20, 1914, after serving 'wo
years as an Assistant Attorney General,
has made no definite plans for tho
future and has not decided whor" h"
viii take up law practice. lis home s
In Texas.
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announced.
There was limited street car SER
vice Sunday, but all the cars were
Withdrawn after dark and all sub
urban trains were stopped at .
o'clock in the evening.
Censored reports from tho interior
Indicate tho Maxlmalist movement
Is spreading to the principal cities.
notably Rosario. where general
strike was called Sunday morning.
Independent strikes were begun
this morning on railways not az.
fcctcd by the general walk-out of
The evening world., 1919-01-13
SEVEN SAILORS OVERCOME
IN FO'C'SIE OF STEAMER
Saved by Prompt Response of Am
balances With Pulmotors---
One in Hospital.

Seven Portuguese sailors. firemen on
the steamship Fernac veloso. are re-
covering to-day after having been over
come last night by fumes from a small
charcoal stove In the forecastle OF the
ship. docked off the Cunard Pier No. Sc.
i4th Street and North River. A hurry
call for ambulances was sent out from
the pier and physicians used pulmotors
on the sailors. After the victims were
taken out, the air revived the nlen and
only one had to be removed TO New
York Hospital.
The ,Neloso arrived from Genoa Fri
day and docked with Captain Dias IN
command. Last night the firemen found
the forecastle cold. They got charcoal
from the galley range and built small
fire in their stove, neglecting to pro-
vide an outlet for the gas.
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SHIP LIMITATIONS REMOVED.
Licenses for Bunker Coal VIII SIN
BE Issued

WASHINGTON. Jan. i3.-All limita-
tions on the kind or amount OF fuel coal,
food and other ship supplies which veg
sells outward bound from American
ports may carry were removed in orders
issued to-day by the War Trade Board.
Licenses for bunker coal will be issued
in the same manner as heretofore.
however, and through this the board
will continue TO control the destina-
tions OF ships.
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Mrs. Rccha Stern Laemmle. forty
three, wife Of Carl Laemmle. president
OF the Universal Film Company. died
to-day at her home. No. 37s West End
Avenue. She had been ill for a week
from influenza. which developed into
pneumonia.
The evening world., 1919-01-13
$4,000 SYNAGOGUE BURNED.
Flames Also Destroy 100000 Resi-
dence at New London.

NEW LONDON. Conn. Jan. 13.-The
Jewish synagogue in shapley Street was
destroyed by fire early this morning
The loss Is placed at 5000.
Flames also destroyed the residence
OF the late Mrs. Constance Il. Mead.
causing a loss OF 100000.
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lsst week. II was learned this morn
ing that more troops were expected
soon after daybreak.
Evening journal., 1919-04-24
59TH PIONEERS
BAND In CONCERT

The 59th Pioneer (Delaware) Infan-
try Band gave a successful concert at
the Y. NJ. G. A. in Monte Carlo, on
March %, in connection with a Sunday
evening program.
The first group OF selections by the
band, under the direction Of II. NJ. Bru-
baker, band leader. included "Franch
National Defile," a march by Turlet;
Polka Caprice, BrOokside," by f..
L0sey; serenade, ~ Night in June" by
X. King; and a march "Blaze OF Hon
or" by Losey.
The second group given by the band
somprised suite, Atlantis" by So
frenak; American Patrol" by Mea-
cham: and "Stars and Stripes Forever, "
by S0usa.
Tho concert also included songs by
a victory quartet Of noted American
singers, and an address by Or. j. A.
Stevenson, OF California, and ended
with a movie" exhibition.
Evening journal., 1919-04-24
BURLESON SAY
INTERESTS ARE
after HIS HEAD
Continued From First Page)


not going TO make any sacrifices Of my
public duty to attain il or TO hold it,"
Because Of attacks upon the Postmas-
ter General from every part Of the
country. including a demand upon
President Wilson by New England
Democrats for his removal from office,
The United Press interrogated him on
why, in his belief, he was so unpopu-
lar.
lie said:
ITO the fact that my policy as
public official runs counter 20 certain
more or less selfish interests and 20
the further fact that the public gen
orally is not informed as 10 the pur-
pose OF my policy and the conditions
under which IL Is determined and car
ried out"
In amplincation, he said, that along
with the many other Inconvenience
with which the people have had 20
contend during the world war and
worldwide disorder have been that Of
not always receiving promptly as they
have been accustomed 10. The average
man would accept this as a matter OF
course, enduring this Inconvenience as
he does all other sacrifices in the serv-
ice Of his country. II he took the
trouble 10 look into the matter he
would discover that there had been
less disorder disturbance 10 the postal
service than 10 any other function Of
either public or private business,
though the additional burdens put upon
10 were enormous
Evening journal., 1919-04-24
ORLANDO FEARS
ANTI-AMERICAN
OUTBREAKS NOW
lConlInued from ~ one.l

"Nilson has set the powder ailrc,'
declared the Petit Journal
The Ncrite (social.St) declared that
'lNilson exhibits a wisdom and prob
ily based ON equity and reason alone"
President Wilson having made plain
his altitude IN an unprecedented slate
ment yesterday afternoon was declared
by his associates today 10 be standing
pat In his determination that Italy can
not have Fiume.
According 10 the Presidents friends
ne has done his duty, In line with prey
iously enunclaied principles, and is now
willing 20 let the matter rest while the
Italians consider among themselves
what they wish 10 do. II they decide
20 meet his position. he Is ready TO re-
open the question.
Tho President Is understood 20 have
indicated he made yesterday afternoons
statement in order 20 bring the Adrlatic
problem 20 a head and clarity the sit
uation, so the conference might pro-
ceed with other matters.
Some OF the American representatives,
are now seeking 30 induce Wilson 20
make another statement pointing out
In what way the principles 20 which all
the Allies agreed are not being carried
out
Captain Ferruccl. head Of the Italian
press bureau, said the delegation was
discussing a proposition by Premier
Lloyd George, Offering a possible COM
promise, when Wilson's statement was
received. The session was Immediately
dissolved, he said, the delegation de-
Gliding that further discussion was use
less.
"You can come 20 tho station this
afternoon and see MS leave he said.
Ferruccl declared there would be no
answer 20 the President, since his state
ment was not given 20 the Italians d.
rect. The Italians probably will in
form the supreme council-nGw the
big three-that 70 IS departing. Fer
ruccl reiterated that Wilson had dis
regarded the principle OF self-deiermin-
alton regarding Fiume.
40 the white House" 10 was stated
that no further announcement would
be made at this time
Evening journal., 1919-04-24

With more than two hundred mem
bers and guests present, the Delaware
"ire Company, No. D. celebrated its one
aundredth anniversary al a pleasing
banquet in the Odd Fellows Hall
zenith and King streets, last evening.
George II. Taylor president Of the
company. presided and spoke Of the
history of the company. William II.
iilles was the only other speaker Of
Pie evening. The hall was decorated
ri,h national colors.
Men prominent I'm business life and
city officials, including Mayor John ".
lawson and members Of City Council.
were among the guests. The centen-
lial banquet proved 20 be one Of the
most important and to-be-remembered
'yents during the one hundred years
existence Of the fire company, which
hes played an important part in pro-
.ectlng the city. \ pleasing musical
program and a comedy sketch provided
entertainment for the evening.
Mr.. Taylor. the president, welcomed
the guests and narrated the history Of
tie fire company, whose motto is Up
ward and Onward Adversely seemed
10 follow The company after its or
vanization on April %, 1919, but the
lndomitable will Of the members who
out. he declared. lie said that 100
members of the company joined the
Union Army in the Civil Wsr.
I'm speaking of the FIRE that almost
destroyed the engine house Of the
company, when 10 was located on the
CITY Hall Green, on September %. 1863.
Mr.. Taylor remarked that the laws Of
Hose days prohibited anyone being at
He fire engine house after 10 o'clock
N the evening.
Mr.. lIilles spoke briefly Of the cus-
toms Of the days when the Delaware
company was organized. The charter
Of the company said nothing whatever
about fighting fires. he pointed out.
he first power OF the company being
mat its members might meet and as
s~mble together. lIc commented upon
the response made by members Of the
company 20 the call for soldiers in the
Civil War. declaring that then the
Delaware company placed its name on
The banner Of patriotism. The COM
pany has grown all the time. doing
iis disinterested service for others, and
never will be found wanting, Mr..
MILES said.
The menu was as follows:
Blue Points on Half Shell
Pickles
Roast Young Turkey, English Dressing
Cranberry Sauce
Celery olives
Chicken Salad
Mashed Potatoes Stewed Peas
Rolls and Butter
Cream Cheese
Neapoltan Ice Cream
After Dinner Mintes Fancy Mixed Cakes
Coffee
Fruit Punch
The present officers Of the company
are: President, George II. Taylor;
vice-presidcnt. 4. j. Nfulrobney; re-
co.ding secretary, Robert Z. Davis;
flnSncial secretary, T. NJ. Lowe; treas
urer, Thomas Farmar; directors,
George II. Taylor. r. ". Lowe, VII
liam Hickman.
History Of the Company.
4 meeting OF the young men OF the
borough Of Wilmington" was held at
nc home OF Robert Welding, on Friday
Evening journal., 1919-04-24
Odd FELLOWS WILL
CELEBRAT TONIGHT
Meeting and Vaudeville at
Playhouse 10 Honor OF
Centennial
DELAWARE'S FIRST
LOCCE FORMED 1880

In observance OF the Centennial an
nlversary OF tho Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows, Wilmington lodges OF the
order Will have mass meeting and
entertainment In The Playhouse To-
night An elaborate program OF speech
making and vaudeville will be given.
Grand master George II. Bennett Will
preside.
Washington Lodge. No T. The lrst
lodge Of Odd Fellows In America. was
organized In Baltimore - April 26,
1919. Thomas Wildey was noble grand.
on May p, 1880. a charter was grant
ed 90 Delaware Lodge No. 4, OF VII
mlngton. the FIRST lodge in this State.
The program will be: overture. THE
star Spangled Banner" orchestra; in
vocation. Rev. Robert Bell; selection,
"Gypsey Life" quartette; address Of
welcome. Grand Master George H.. Ben
melt: selection. quartetie, Now the
Night IN Slarllt Splendor' Introductory
address. Henry r. lsaacs. address, ~
Century OF Fraternity" Hon. William
W. MILAN, Washington. ID. c.; selection,
orchestra; selection, Joy with Roses
quartette.
\ little DIT or NduucNluN tpu N'
Huxlable. Mrs. Clarence Mortlock, Mrs
Fred A. IIuxtable. with Robert II. Reed
accompanist.
Fancy dancing. Miss Merle Slmons'
Miss Ruth Morgan, Frank Sharpless'
Miss Helen Simons, Clement Alexander
August Lane: selection, orchestra.
The quarietto that will sins durins
the evening comprises Mrs. Howard :
CLARK. soprano: Miss Ruth Wilson, con
tralto: ]. Frank Ayres, tenor; Frank IL.
Mason. basso, with Mrs. II. u. Barton-
slayer as accompanist
The anniversary committee lnciuues
John n. Magcc, chairman; George H.
Rennett. secretary: Thomas =. Grier'
Dr.. treasurer: Philip J. Isaac, jacob T.
SNYDER. C.. Frank Davidson, William H.
Roib. Calvin W. Whitesell, William a..
barney. John Brun, Archie Oliver
clarence w. Campbell. 4. II. WILKINSON
William Z. McClain, William II. Taylor
charles +. Fraim, Jethro Thompson
Thomas L. Grier. Jr., George turner
Willard \. foreman.
Tho entertainment committe COM
nrlses p. ]. Isaacs, chairman; ueorEe
Turner. JeihrO Thompson, lhoIhas L.
Grier and Jacob +. Snyder.
Evening journal., 1919-04-24
COUNCIL
TOPAY FLU BILLS
CONTINUED from page onel

deIeeatlon OF the members OF the Cham
her IN Commerce that the bills CON
tracted bv the city in coping win lhe
influenza epidemic would be paid. Inc
delegation did not 20 so far as 10 as
sure the governor that City Council
would pay The bills, for they ieit 'iue
they had no authority to speak io'
Cltv COrrcH. but they expressed DC
lief that Council eventually would pay
the "nu" bills. especially since the Dills
lust singned by the governor woul1
provids ihe city with some addiiionai
revenue the coming fiscal year.
"The delegation assured me mat tnc
M ,aid for influenza epidemic Dlls
w1uld be taken care or said GoNern-
,or Townsend today. "and with thai as
surance 1 signed the five Wilmington
bills passed by the Legislature
The Chamber OF Commerce delega-
tion that called on the governor yes
tqrday i'm behalf OF the five Wilmington
hills included 4. ID. Warner, Jr, presi-
dent OF the chamber; Colonel George
w Snarks. Colonel Horace Wilson, VIII
liam b. Megear and Harry T. Graham.
one OF the members OF The delega-
tlon today said: I'VE told the COVER
nor we would do our level best to try
10 get City Council 30 pay the 'fu'
hills. and should Council refuse to pay
them we would use every effort pos
sible 20 have the bills paid by sub
scriptions by citizens Of Wilmington.
We said we felt that Wilmington
should pay the bills, and expressed
the belief that Council would pay
them"
Another member OF the delegation
said the governor was assured that the
Chamber OF Commerce would use It's
best endeavors 90 persuade Council 20
pay The bills, and believed they would
be paid. as the delegation felt there
was an Official legal obligation on the
part OF the city TO pay those bills.
A member OF the delegation offered,
in event OF Council refusing to pay the
bills 20 be one OF go citizens OF VIII
mington TO subscribe 20 a fund 20 pay
the "nu" bills. Governor Townsend
said hs felt the bills should be paid. and
II 60 became necessary. he said he
would become one OF % citizens %
contribute 30 a fund TO pay the bills.
Many persons. owed for services OF
materials furnished during the "1u"
epidemic have been clsmoning for pay
ment since November last
Evening journal., 1919-04-24
A. R. ABRAHAMS In
FIFTH WARD CONTEST

4 surprise was sprung in political
circles this morning when Alexander
Il. Ahrahams announced himself as a
candidate for City Council from the
Fifth ward. This means a primary
contest IN that ward for the flrst time
in ten years. Mr.. Ahrahams Is one OF
the most popular young men OF the
city. taking part in all movements that
ne thought would benefit Wilmington.
He has devoted much time TO the
numerous war drives. His name was
mentioned as a prospective candidate
two years ago, but he declined 90 run
and it was only after much persuasion
that ne enters this contest. lie is be-
ing strongly doomed by the young men
OF the ward, who claim 10 Is their
turn" The run Mr.. Abrahams makes
against Senator James W. Robertson.
present councilman from the Fifth
ward and an experienced politician,
Will be watched with interest. Mr.
Abrahams made the following state
ment this morning:
after weeks OF consideration 7 have
decided 10 stand as a candidate. Right
at the start ] want 90 say this is not
a personal or spite contest, for Mr.
Robertson and / are good friends and
will continue 10 be so after the con-
test Is over. ] am backed by no clique
or set OF men and am going into the
contest with a clean. untarnished repu-
tation and / am coming out with The
same. Now that ! am In the contest
/ am out to win and n the people,
especially the young men. can keep
up their present strength ! will win"
Evening journal., 1919-04-24
DEATHS


GIBNEY-In this city. on April es, 1910.
Mary T., wife OF Frank Gibney, aged 40
Relatives and friends are invited 10 A..
tend the funeral services az her late resi-
gence' NO . South Lincoln street. on
saturday April 20, nc ? o'clock. Inter-
meut at Silverbrook cemetery.
CAMPBELI-ln this city. on April q. 1919.
George u. Campbell, aged 20 years.
Relatives, friends and employees OF the
y. Bancroft a Co. arr invited TO attend
the funeral services, nt No. ia y. Lincoln
street, on Saturday afternoon, April -. at ?
o'clock. lnterment at silvcrbrook ceme-
rILMAN-In this city. on April %. 1912.
Bessie Tilman, az No. so French street.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services, AT the A. L.
church, French street, on Friday Afternoon,
az o'clock. lnterment at Mt. Olive ceme-
CANON-In this city on April q, 1910,
Anna v. Canon aged 90 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral services, az her late resi-
urday afternoon. ut o'clock. Interment
nt Mt. Olive cemetery.
PUSEY-At Newark Def. on April %, 1919,
Joseph b. Puscy, aged ~ years.
Relatives friends. members Of Newark
Couclaye. No. @. HeptasOphs or S. W. NJ.
Minnehaha Tribe of Red Men, and employees
of American Nulcanized Fibre Co, of
Newark. Del. are invited 10 attend the
funeral services at his late residence. Choat
street Newark. Del. on Friday afternoon.
April -. at o'clock. Interment at NJ. Il.
cemetery
McMAKIN-In this city. on April .. 1919.
Mary A.. wife Of the late Patrick Nc
Maxim
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral from her late residence,
No. al Shipley street. on Saturday morn
ing. nc . o'clock. Requiem mass Mt 81.
Patrick's Church. lnterment at Cathedral
cemetery.
KING-In this city, on April 81, 1919,
Maria Jane. widow Of John II. King, nged
90 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services. at her late resl-
dence No S0i West Third street on Thurs-
day evening. April -. at 3 o'clock Fur
ther services and interment at Camden,
Del. on arrival OF train leaving Whining.
ton az 1912 Friday morning, without fur
ther notice.