No need of panic, federal expert on epidemics says

• New York, October 12—• Colonel Victor C. Vaughn, chief epidemiologist for the federal government argues that it is not necessary to close churches, schools, and theaters to prevent the spread of influenza. He suggests that people avoid crowded places, however.• Col. Vaughn advises against the custom of handshaking. He also explains that the ordinary method of cleaning tableware is insufficient for sterilization. Restaurants and soda fountains should pay particular attention to this issue.• Dr. Royal Copeland endorsed a suggestion that people wear masks to prevent the spread of influenza.• The commissioner expressed confidence that the number of cases of influenza will not exceed 2-3 percent of the population.Newspaper article4