The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-11

"Rhcumatism is known now to be-
cur much more frequently in children
than used to be thought BY the pub
lie generally it is looked upon as char
acteristiCally a disease of the old
Even in infants, however, true rhcu-
matism occurs, though it is often
overlooked. The child Is supposed to
cry because of something on or in its
stomach. In the years from five to
fifteen rheumatism is often called
growing pains. It would be we'll if this
popular designation, a heritage of ig-
norant tradition, could be disposed of.
There are no such things as pains due
to the growth of child, but the popu-
larity OF the term shows how common
is true rheumatism in the young.
REST is the most important thing
in the treatment of rheumatism. 1t
must be rest in bed. che heart of a
healthy person lying down beats as a
rule ten times less in the minute than
if he were standing up. The simple
difference IN position adds one-siXth
to the work of the heart. When an in
dividual is weakened by disease or
when fever is present, movement will
increase the heart beat even 80 or 40
in the minute. 1t is easy to see how
much strain is saved the heart by the
recumbent position. This must he
maintained for several weeks at least,
whenever acute rheumatism develops.
There is but one warnln" that must
be taken to heart. The foolish notion
that will power can conquer disease,
that we can shake It of. applies only
To nervous individuals who make too
much of their symptoms. Where real
disease is i'm question no advice could
possibly do more harm. The deaths
from pneumonia and typhoid fever in
young adults are nearly all due to
keeping on the feet when they should
be in bed Practically all heart dis
ease is due to the same cause. Weeks
may seem precious, but IT Is years of
healthy life that are hanging over
against them in the balance. Nature
charges a ruinous interest many times
the original principal in amount for
the time borrowed against her will in
the care of rheumatism"
Most men upon attaining the age and
afluence of William T. Hallstead
would be content to retire from the
active cares of business ana enjoy
luxurious ease. But idleness and MIR.
Hallstead could never be bcdfcllOws.
His life has been one Of aggressive ac-
tivity and it is safe to say that as
long as his sturdy frame and strcnu-
GUS mentality stand him good-and
this community hopes thar may be
long and many a day--h2 will be found
busily engaged in some occupation be-
fitting his abilities.
His election TO the presidency of the
Electric Company Of America has
given him IN occupation that is in all
likelihood cOngenial carrying with II.
as il does, great responsibilities and
presenting rare opportunity fOr 4
display OF the managerial ability
which made him one Of the greatest
figures in the railroad world.
lie has established a modestly ap-
pointed office on the ffth noor OF the
Counell building, and almost every day
can be found there busying himself
over his new duties quite as indus
triously as when his appearance at
the Lackawanna depot promptly at
o'clock in the morning. was expected
as surely as the rise of the sun. "W.
f. Hallgtead," in small black letters, is