THE OMAHA SUNDAY - BEE: OCTOBER 6. 1918.
'FLU' EPIDEMIC
SPREADING FAST
OVERCOUNTRY
Army Camp Report of 17,385
New Cases Shows Increase
of 4,408 Over the
Previous Day.
Washington, Oct. 5. Spanish in
fluenza increased more rapidly dur
ing the 24 hours ending today noon
than in any similar period since the
disease became epidemic. Reports
to the office of the surgeon general
of the army showed 17,383 new
caes in army camps.
The new cases represented an in
crease of 4,408 in comparison with
the number reported for the preced
ing 24 hour period. A total of
2,141 new pneumonia cases were
reported, an increase of 287. Deaths
at camps totalled 653, an increase
ci 390.
Definite reports as to the spread
of the disease among the civilian
population were lacking tonight.
Dispatches received by the public
health service, however, told of lit
tle abatement of the epidemic in
most states. The stringent meas
ures being taken, it was said soon
should show restults.
Camp Taylor, Ky., with 1,578 new
cases, reported the greatest spread
of influenza in the 24 hours ending
at noon today: the Kentucky camp
also reported 268 new cases of pneu
monia and 40 deaths have occurred.
Red Cross Supplies Nurses.
Reports received by the Red
Cross from the middle west show
more than 400 nurses have been
supplied by the organization to meet
the emergency causeM by the de
mand for nurses.
The demand for nurses has in
creased so rapidly that the Red,
Cross announced that .Canadian
nurses would he enlisted for serv-
ices in the United States.
Gains were made by the disease J
today in Washington with 27 deaths
reported in the last 24 hours, the
largest number for any similar per
iod since the start of the epidemic.
With the exception of a few meet
ings in the open air, no church serv
ices will be held tomorrow in Wash
ington. Trading Hours Restricted.
Boston, Mass., Oct. 5. Governor
McCall and Henry B. Endicott,
chairman of the state emergency
public health committee today tele
graphed to the chairmen of public
safety committees in all cities and
towns in the state urging them to
follow the big example of Boston
sind close all saloons, soda foun
tains, bowling alleys, pool rooms
and other places of public gather
ings. Retail stores in this city, which
now open for business before 9
a. m. and close between 4 and 6
p. m were' ordered by the city
emergency health committee today
to open no earlier than 9 a. m. and
ctose at 4 p. m. The committee
took tins action to relieve conges
tion on the transportation system
and thus lessen the danger of spread
of influenza.
Twenty-three cities and towns
called on the state authorities for
nurses, but there were only a few
available.
Philadelphia Death Rate High.
Philadelphia, Oct. 5. There is no
abatement of the epidemic of influ
enza in this city. At noon the re
port for the preceeding 24 hours
showed 245 deaths and 1,480 new
cases, an increase of 742 over yester
day's report.
During the week there were 1,191
deaths from all causes, the highest
death rate in the history of the city.
The authorities estimate that 75 per
cent of these were due to influenza.
Ohio Has 20,000 Cases.
Columbus, O., Oct. 5. Ohio now
has 20,000 cases ot Spanish influenza,
according to reports received today
by the State Department of Health.
The disease is spreading rapidly
throueh the state.
Four thousand cases have been
' reported frofn Camp Sherman to
gether with more than iuu oeatns
There is an unknown number of
Hie f YVritrht oviatlArl fi1d
Spreading in Illinois.
Chicago, 111., Oct. 5. Four hun
hdred deaths from influenza and
pneumonia in the last six days in
Chicago were reported by the health
authprities tonight. Reports from
downstate showed that there were
between 400 and 600 cases in Dan
ville, and an estimated total of 5,000
in the city of Rockford.
More than 1,000 new cases of in
fluenza with 37 deaths as well as 270
new cases of pneumonia with 64
deaths were reported to Chicago
health authorities today. It was
estimated by the health department
that there are from 40,000 to' 50,000
caocs of influenza and pneumonia
now under treatment in the city.
Ten Deaths in Kansas City.
Kansas City. Mo.. Oct. 5. One
hundred and fifteen new cases of
Spanish influenza were reported in
24 hours to the health department
with ten deaths, eight of which were
among army motor school students.
Outbreak at Huron college.
. Huron. S. D.. Oct. 5. Soanish in
fluenza has developed among the
students army training corps stu
dents at Huron college. The stu
dents have been quarantined in their
barracks.
Seattle Puts Down Lid.
Seattle, ,Wash., Oct. 5. Every
n1ar of inftoor oublic assembly in
Seattle, including schools, theaters,
motion picture houses, churches and
dance halls, at noon today were
ordered closed by Mayor Ole Han
son and City Health Commissioner
J. S. McBride as a means of com-
hating further spread of Spanish in
fluenza here.
"Dips" Again Active
At Sixteenth and Farnam pick
pockets "dipped' into the pockets
f John Junek, 1908 Spring street,
and relieved him of his roll, con sis t
' ing of about $50 in bills.
Mothers' Club Postpones Meet
The North Side Mothers' club
have, postponed their regular Tues
day meeting in accordance with the
health commissioner's , quarantine
order, ., . - - . -. . .
"FLU" EPIDEMIC
UNDER CONTROL
NOW BELIEVED
(Continual Froni 1'age One.)
responsible for the short time in
which the spread of the disease was
curbed.
The traction company has been
ordered to exercise strict care in
the ventilation of cars as a move
to combat the spread of the disease.
The ban has also been placed on
expectorating in the streets and
other public places. Citizens are
urged to smother sneezes in hand
kerchief as a precautionary measure.
Although the ban will undoubt
edly be kept on public gatherings
until at least the middle of this
week health officials are confident
the disease has been checked in the
nick of time and that no serious
epidemic will be had in Omaha.
"Flu" Closes Public
Places in Western
States by Authorities
Salt Lake City, Oct. 5. The state
health authorities announced tonight
that schools in several parts of the
state have been ordered closed and
that if any further casts are discov
ered a general shutting up of all
amusement houses and churches
will follow.
KING AK'S SHOW
COMES TO END,
FINE SHOWING
Attendance Record Goes Over
One Hundred Thousand
for Ten Days of Jollity
on Highway.
ATTENDANCE RECORD.
1917. 1918.
Wednesday 4,102 5,884
Thursday 7,790 7,567
Friday 8,696 8,016
Saturday 24,214 20,501
Monday 10,336 3,654
Tuesday 15,064 8,787
Wednesday 25,354 15,840
Thursday 24,872 18,465
Friday 9,941 7,475
Saturday 15,701 12,542
Colorado Springs, Colo., OcfT 5. j
lhe board of health last night is
sued an order closing for an indef
inite period all indoor gatherings,
including theaters, churches, schools,
colleges and all other meeting
places to prevent the spread of in
fluenza throughout the city.
Baltimore, Oct. 5. Thirty-three
soldiers died at Camp Meade, near
this city from influenza. This brings
the total deaths from this disease
there to 131. The Baltimore health
department reported 12 deaths and
1,177 new cases. A total of 500 cases
were reported in the counties.
Packing House Employs
Hear About Spanish "Flu"
South Side packing houses are (O-
operating with federal and city of
ficials in an attempt to prevent the
spread or Spanish influenza. Dr.
Cook, one of the physicians em
ployed by the Swift Packing com
pany to care for employes, Satur
day addressed each department.
He advised the employes of the
symptoms of the disease and meth
ods of prevention and treatment. He
urged all workers that as a patriotic
measure while being employed
largely on government work they
should be extremely careful to pie-
vent spread of the disease and re
port to the doctors on first noticing
the symptoms.
lhe packing company heads hope
with the co-operation of the em
ployes to keep the disease from the
plants by immediate treatment
should employes become sick. Three
physicians employed by the Swift
co.npany will make daily inspec
tions of employes to prevent the
disease.
University Quarantined
To Stop Spread of Influenza
Iowa City, la., Oct. 5. With a
rigid quarantine in effect at the Uni
versity of Iowa, every effort is
being made to stop the spread of
Spanish influenza, which has afflicted
more than 150 members of the stu
dent army training corps, it was said
today.
Total 136,072 108,731
The great 10-day carnival of Ak-Sar-Ben,
celebrating the crowning
of the crownless king of 1918, came
to a glorious end last night when the
carnival grounds, containing all the
most wonderful shows on earth,
were stormed by a great crowd of
merrymakers.
It cannot be said that this was
the greatest of all carnivals. But it
was very good considering. First
there was the order of Mayor Smith
and Police Commissioner Ringer
which prohibited the games of
chance which were winked at and
allowed to operate by the authori
ties in former years. Then .there
came the bugaboo "flu." And there
was a couple of rainy nights in the
week, besides.
Makes Goo 4 Showing.
And, in spite of all, the attendance
shows up pretty well with that of
former years as the figures above
show. Of course, compared with
last year it doesn't look very good.
But last year was an exception
with perfect weather, and the at
tendance then went far ahead of any
other year. Two years ago, even
with the added attraction of Ne
braska's semi-ccntctinary and the
presence of President and Mrs. Wil
son, the carnival attendance was
only a little more than this year,
viz, 116,526.
The closing of the theaters ac
tually had a beneficial effect- on the
carnival last night, this amusement
not being affected by the closing
order because it is out-of-doors. The
crowd was big and it spent its money
freely, came early and stayed late.
Between 1 and 6 o'clock children
were admitted to the grounds and
shows at half-price and they took
advantage of the bargain rates in
great numbers.
"Dad" Says Successful.
"Dad" Weaver, secretary to his
late majesty, King Ak-Sar-Ben and
now holding the portfolio of secre
tary of state in the cabinet of the
President of Quivera. said last night
that the 1918 carnival is considered
a marked success. The parades
were splendid and brought great
crowds to the city. Suspension of
the games of chance cut into re
ceipts largely and a deficit of sev
eral thousands of dollars is left in
the treasury. But this is compara- j
tively a small matter. The big thing
is that the great annual event was ,
"pulled off" at this time when vast-1
ly greater world events are occupy
ing the attention of the people.
Affords Chance to Play.
It is the belief that the Ak-Sar-Ben
festivities have done much
good. "All work and no play makes
Jack a dull boy," and this year,
when everybody is working hard on
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patriotic activities, the Ak-Sar-Ben
has provided a little "play" to
brighten up tired "Jacks" and send
them back to the Liberty loan and
other war work with renewed "pep."
Street cars, which have been run
ning on fifteenth street for the
last 10 days will returnto their old
loutes on Thirteenth 'and Four
teenth streets today. And the
shows will fold their tents and steal
away.
Pupils Downhearted
Because Schools Close
to Prevent Epidemic!
Little joy was expressed among
the children when the order was re
ceived closing the schools because
of Spanish "flu," according to Miss
Belle Ryan, assistant superintendent
of instruction.
"We received the official notice
shortly after 3 o'clock Friday after
noon," said Miss Ryan. "Stenog
raphers in the office began to mim
eograph the order and 50 boys were
recruited from Commercial high
school, to deliver them, as the
schools do not have telephone con
nections. "At the Franklin school the no
tice arrived just as the children had
been dismissed, and the principal
called them back. Every one of the
700 and more children responded
and fild into the auditorium, where
they sang "America," after which
the notice was read. At first they
rejoiced, but at once the gravity of
the situation seemed to appeal to
them and they became very serious.
Then they sang "The Star Spangled
Banner.'' and dispersed quietly."
Some of the schools had been
closed when the boys aTrived, and
the notices were pasted on the
doors.
Ciose Public Gatherings
For "Flu" at Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb.. Oct. 5.
(Special Telegram.) The Grand
Island Board of Health this
morning issued an order im
mediately closing all theaters
churches, schools, clubs and other
public places and gatherings as a
measure to prevent the spread of
Spanish influenza. About 20 cases
of grippe are under observation
none of which, however, are serious.
Cincinnati Orders
Everything Closed
on Account of "Flu"
Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct., 5. A
sweeping order closing all schools,
theaters. Sunday schools, churches
and all places where people are ac
customed to congregate, either in
door or outdoor, was made here to
day by the board of health. The
order followed reports from prac
tically all physicians in this city,
which totalled, displayed the fact that
there were approximately 4,000
cases of influenza prevalent here.
Burglars Continue Night
Raids and Make Big Hauls
Burglars broke into R. Dejohns
pool hall at 1024 Capital avenue last
night, and took about $20 worth of
candy and tobacco and 60c in small
change.
F. M. Roberts, Conant Hotel, re
ported to police the loss of his over
coat, valued at $35, sometime last
night. The coat was taken from
his room.
Burglars raised a pantry window
at the residence of Mrs. T. R. Kel
logg, 3316 So. 22d street, last night
and stole a gold brooch, valued at
$75.
Crbighton University Is
Closed on Account of "Flu"
It has been announced by the offi
cials of Creighton University that all
departments of the unversity will be
closed today with the exception of
the medical and dental departments,
and will remain closed until the
health order governing all public
gatherings is revoked.
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Beatrice, Neb., Oct. 5. -(Special
Telegram.) To prevent the spread
of Spanish influenza the city board
of health today ordered schools.
theaters and all public places closed,
beginning this evening until further
orders. There are 50 cases of the
disease in the city.. Two deaths
from the scourge have resulted.
y To
o Avoid
Folly
Study
U 9 Fools
1
It is easier to see WHY a
man failed than to figure
HOW he succeeded.
The Madman of Berlin sneeringly refers to Ameri
cans as "a lot of Barnums," thereby displaying his ignor
ance, both of the American people and the big showman.
True, Barnum is quoted as saying, "The American
people love to be fooled." BUT AT THAT HE GAVE
THEM THE BEST SHOW THE WORLD EVER SAW
and his name still lives not because of what he SAID,
but because of what he DID.
Had the crazed-monarch studied the "fools of
Americans" he would have avoided the fatal folly of
goading a patient, long-suffering, peace-loving people
until they rose in their giant strength and are even now
ready to crush Prussianism into the earth forever.
The Bolsheviki "built their house on the sand" of
inexperience and ignorance, not to say bigotry. They
tried the impossible endeavored to make all men equal
regardless of learning, training, skill or ability.
With a contempt for knowledge and a hatred of the
well-to-do, they inaugurated "reforms?" that not only
wrecked an empire, but also brought about their own
downfall. .
Be thankful you are an American where you may
rightly ASPIRE to the highest office iii the land, but
also be thankful that the American people will see to it
that you are CAPABLE OF FILLING THE POSITION
before you ACQUIRE it.
When a Bank, a Corporation or an Individual FAILS
study well the CAUSE, Inexperience, Incapacity, Un
warranted "Risks." Insufficient Capital, Miscalculation
of Competitors these usually account for the "unfortu
nate" .failure. Downright dishonesty or utter imbecil
ity accounts for the rest. ,
The success that has come to me in my profession
is largely due to studying the "failures" of other Den
tists, professional failures as well as financial and
rftUf lilJNli iSi Trillijyi.
Better Dentistry, Safer Dentistry, Dentistry within
the reach of the man of average income and last but
not least PAINLESS Dentistry, so far as it has been per
fected to date, are merely outgrowths of the "failures
of yesterday."
Ycu may spend an hour explaining to a child WHY
he should not touch a hot stove but he will learn quick
er and remember longer IF HE DOES TOUCH IT.
That is why so many people come to me for Dental
work AFTER being disappointed elsewhere they
LEARN BY EXPERIENCE.
They have been "burned."
Painless Withers Dental Co.
423-428 Securities Bldg. 16th and Farnam Sts.
OMAHA, NEB.
Office Hours, 8:30 A. M. to 8 P. M. Sundays, 9 to 1.
"Flu" Takes Three Iowa
Soldiers at Camp Pike
Des Moines, la., Oct.' 5. (Special
Telegram.) Spanish influenza at
Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark., has
taken the lives of three lowans. dis
patches from there report today.
They are William McAndrews, Lost
Nation; Charles M. Clark, Oakland;
Geritte A. Van Setten, Pclla. Twenty-four
deaths in all have been an
nounced there.
Five Soldiers Die of
Influenza at Camp Dodge
Des Moines. Ia., Oct. 5. (Special
Telegram.) Five deaths from Span
ish influenza were reported in Camp
rinfltr irUv Threa thousand. Ofl
hundred cases are under obserw
tion and 1,551 proven cases, ganV
of 557 over yesterday. Two South
Dakota boys have died, Emil Peter
son of Newark and Frank Dufek of
Tyndall. Other deaths were John .
Hillgartner of Burlington, Willis
Hannis of Cairo, 111., nd a negro '
from Oklahoma.
Howard Street.
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Between 15th and 16th
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Home fur
nishing values
are now assem
bled in endless
variety on each
sales floor, and the
task of selecting some
article for your home
that, perhaps, has caused
perplexiiy in making a choke,
is now simplified and is made
a pleasure. Some odd chair or
rocker in different coverings, may
be just what you want for that liv
ing room. We have values you will
appreciate. Also a big line oj values in
library tables. Then there may be that odd
chiffonier needed for the extra drawer room. We
have some matchless values in all the different woods.
Our line of dining-room suites, as well as the big values
n odd pieces, we know will appeal to you.
Beauty and Comfort in
Living Room Furnishings
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The living room appointments should be a combination of comfort and beauty In
its simplicity. It is not only in the value of each article we sell you, but also the val
ue of experience in the assembling of your needs. We are only too glad to help you.
Mahogany Arm Chair in Tapes
try $27.50
Mahogany Rocker to match. .$27.50
Mahogany Sofa in Velour $69.75
Mahogany Sofa in Royal Tapes
try ' $44.75
Mahogany Sofa Table, like cut $39.75
Jacobean Library and Dining
Table $29.75
Fumed Oak Library table, 40x28,
at $17.50
Golden Oak Library Table, 36x24,
at I . . $8.00
I II PHI I II III Til I 111 ! I
iiimin vi a u nit iiiii u ' i iii's i bw. rn h i
An unequaled value in a Brown Mahogany Suite similar to illustration
Bed, $57.50; Dressing Table, $58.50; Dresser, $72.50; Chiffonier, $62.50.
OTHER VALUES
White Enameled Dressing Table,
triple mirror $19.75
Chiffonier to match ........ .$19.75
Dresser to match, 30x24 mirror,
at $29.75
Walnut Colonial Dressing Table,
mirror 24x22 $14.75
Mahogany Chiffonier, 22x18 mir
or $17.50
Golden Oak Chiffonier, 5 drawers,
at $6.00
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Do not let the values in our Stove Department go until you absolutely
have to have a stove, or you may be unable to get what you need. Our stock
is in good shape to supply your wants now, so why delay? See our HOT ,
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