The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-25

churches yesterday the voices Of minis
ters and laynen alike were raised against
tuberculosis. and those who attended
either morning or evening services were
reminded that the National Association
for the Study and Prevention OF Tubercu-
losis is waging a bitter fight against the
great white plague.
Statistics were presented showing VIC
tory after victory for the association, and
the assertion was made that the plague
viii be entirely overcome II the citizens
will ally themselves with the cause.
In churches where pastors were not
familiar with the details Of the fight. lay
men who have made a study OF the dis
ease addressed the congregations, urging
the members 10 give their aid.
The Day was known as tuberculosis
Sunday" and in nearly every place OF
religious meeting In Washington an adj
dress was made, in which the ravages OF
the disease were described and explana-
lions Of the methods employed in fight
ing the plague given.
In most churches the addresses were
similar. and that Of Gen. George NJ.
-
who spoke at tie Church OF the Cove
nant, might be accepted as typical In
part. he said:
Gen. SternberG's Talk.
THE campaign for the prevention OF
tuberculosis is now being vigorously and
successfully prosecuted in all parts OF
the civilized world. The mortality from
the disease is constantly diminishing in
many cities IN this country and Europe.
In Washington there has been q reduc-
ton Of nearly 30 per cent in the last ten
years
statistics show that II we continue our
efforts there is good reason 10 hope that
within the next twenty years this disease
VIII lose is prominence as the first factor
in mortality reports. and that eventually
10 viii be practically eradicated. But we
are now in the midst OF the fight. and
We need tho assistance OF every intenl-
gent citizen. At present there are more
than 200 deaths from tuberculosis in
Washington each year
"The same number Of deaths from fire.
flood. earthquake or mine disaster would
arouse tie sympathy OF the whole coun-
ny. and funds would be contributed Ilb-
orally for the relief Of widows and or
phans. The object Of the association is
TO restrict the ravases OF the malady
which IS now recognized as one OF the
preventahle diseases, durable in early
stages. We need money for the work.
and We are anxious 20 obtain a large
membership SO that we viii not be
forced 70 Issue frequent appeals for hnan-
cial assistance.
The work consists OF the maintenance
OF a tuberculosis dlspeusary; the partial
support OF two nurses, who visit the
dispensary patients at their homes: a
vigorous educational campaign. including
instruction in public schools. aud IN
active relief committee.
We have had liberal contributions
from IA number OF citizens Of this city.
including a check from the President and
one from Mrs. Taft. each subscribing
So"
Death Rate Charts.
Gen. Sternberg distributed charts show
ing the estimated death rates per 10000
persons from pulmonary tuberculosis in
the District. The chart shows a remark
able decrease in the ravages OF the
plague.
At the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. DIT. George NJ Kober delivered
an address. illustrated by stereopticon
pictures. Among the statistics which he
presented was a chart showing that. while
only 1928 men were killed Ia four years
OF the civil war, $4,000 persons have died
from tuberculosis in a period OF four
years in this country.
Rev. DR.. Randolph H McKim, at the
Church OF the Epiphany, urged members
TO do all in their power 10 support the
campaign, and told Of the dangers Of the
disease.
Rev. Father Carroll, assistant pastor OF
st. Patricks, also touched upon the sub
tect in his sermon. Rev. c. T. Fultz. at
the Memorial Church Of the United
Brethren OF Christ, told OF the purpose
OF the association and the methods used
in stamping out the disease
Rev DR.. Wallace Radcliffe, pastor OF
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, also made a plea for the cause.
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