Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27
WALSH IN NO PERIL
Mrs. T. A. WickerSham dag
noses His Condition.
BOTHERED BY NEURALGIA
Attack of Bronchitis Has Practically
Disappeared-Weak Lung Not
Dangerous.
BOTHERED BY NEURAL It

All reports to the contrary notwith-
standing. Thomas F. Walsh, mining mag
nate and fnancier. is declared by those
closest to him to be in no immediate
danger from his illness. and, unless an
entirely unexpected complication should
ensue, to be sure of many more years
of life
Ever since Mr. Walsh was taken Ill
early last winter rumors have been In
circulation that the disease from which
he was suffering was sure to terminate
fatally, and within short time.
With more or less apparent certainty
it has been asserted at different times
that Mr.. Walsh was In the last stages OF
tuberculosis: that he was suffering from
an abscess on the walls OF the heart.
which could not terminate other than
fatally. and. finally. that his Journey
home to Washington from San Antonio.
Tex, was in reality a race against death,
by which the financier sought to secure
the opportunity to put his affairs in shape
in preparation for. the end.
Mrs. Wickersham's Diagnosis.
Probably no persons within the imme-
diate circle OF the Walsh family have
been in closer touch with Mr.. Walsh's
real condition than T. A. Wickersham.
his business agent in the Capital, and
Mrs Wickersham. In fact, Mrs. Wick
ersham was with Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh
when they went to Palm Beach, early
| in January. in search of a climatic
change which. 1t was thought. would be
OF benefit to the financier She accom-
panied the Washes to San Antonio when
la <L@$ Dalv
after ALL was not the best place for Mr..
Walsh.
In an interview last night Mrs. Wick
ersllam branded as incorrect all rumors
OF the serious condition Of Mr. Walsh.
! "Mr. Walsh has no objection at all to
having those nearest to him tell the
actual condition of his health,' said she.
but he is heartily weary Of the SEN
sational rumors which seem to be given
more credence than truth. As q matter
| of fact, his present illness dates back
| to the beginning of the past winter. when
! he contracted q heavy cold while on a
business trip to New York, and bronchitis
developed.
"For probably fifteen years one of his
lungs has been weak But he has been
examined time and again and no trace Of
tuberculosis has been found.
Bronchitis Has Disappeared.
1.-The attack of bronchitis did reach an
acute form. This occasioned the trip to
Palm Beach, and later to San Antonio
The bronchitis now has been practically
eliminated, and, except for an occasional
twinge Mr.. Walsh feels no Inconvenience
from 1t.
He is suffering from form Of neu-
ralgia which involves the back OF his
neck and head. This Is not an ailment
which could result seriously. Its principal
effect is one OF Inconvenience. since It
occasionally prevents Mr.. Walsh from
sleeping comfortably or regularly.
But we are all sure that the danger
is now past. Barring an unforeseen COM
plication. he can be said to be out Of
danger"
The story that the financier has lost
weight, so that ne now tips the scales
at 100 pounds or less. also was branded
as false Mrs. Wickersham said Mr..
Walsh, who never has been stout, has
not lost more than six or eight pounds.
She now Appropriated his weight as
about 40 pounds.
1t is expected the Washes will remain
in Washington until the hot weather be-
gins, when they will go to their home
at Bar Harbor. or possibly to Asheville
or to the Adirondacks. 1t is declared Mr..
Walsh is able to walk about the house.
It is expected he will soon be strong
enough to get to his office as occasion
demands.