Reported Influenza Cases Now Number 10,000

• Newer cases are noted to be milder in nature, “one ray of hope” [Times-Union]• Hamilton made an inspection tour along South Avenue Saturday night, finding two hotels and saloons serving drinks; 20 or more people were being served in each place, “but they scuttled to the street when the commissioner disclosed his identity;” Hamilton will confer with Corporation Counsel Cunningham to determine what can be done to punish violations of the closing order• Placarding homes with influenza to warn away visitors is being considered, but nothing has yet been determined; Roby is under the opinion that there is only a serious danger when a visit is protracted• Almost all hospitals are operating at practical capacity; nearly 40 cases were received at hospitals yesterday• Additional vaccine is being prepared at the Health Bureau and it is hoped that there will be enough supply for its use as a general preventive• The Franklin Brewster homestead, 114 South Fitzhugh Street, has been equipped as an emergency home for children taken from homes with influenza; the home will be run under the direction of the Red Cross• Among the companies of the State Guard, Troop H and the Second Ambulance Company have been especially active as volunteer orderlies at the hospitalsNewspaper article