Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-25
TUBERCULOSIS AMONG |
NEGROES DISCUSSED
Different Views Regarding
Its Prevalence Among
Their Race.

TO be a successful physician a man
must possess industry. honesty and re-
liability" was the declaration made by
DIR. Lotion. chairman OF the local COM
mittee. in addressing the National Medi-
cal Association at the opening OF the
third days session this morning.
DIR. Marcus wheatland. In calling the
association TO order. told the doctors that
they would have to get down to business.
and but little time should be given to
discussion. He wanted business done at
once.
tuberculosis Under Discussion.
DR.. George w. Bowles OF York, Pa.
read a paper on tuberculosis. It's
Prophylosis."
DR.. c. NJ. Wade provoked a discussion
by declaring that tuberculosis was on the
increase among negroes. He offered =
resolution. which was referred to the
executive committee for action, suggest
ing steps to check the dis aase.
When doctors disagree IL is then that
patients get what Is coming to them
said visitor to the meeting. DIR. W. T..
Sterrs of Alabama He declared that
death among negroes from tuberculosis
is on the decrease.
Death from tuberculosis is due to en-
vironment." said DR.. J. w. Jones. from
Winston-Salem. White people get the
places where their environments are
the same"
Address by DR.. A. n. Curtis.
The principal address was by DR.. A.
NJ. Curtis. who discussed "Ectotic Ges-
tation. With Special Reference TO the
Operative Technique"
DR.. Il. F. Boyd OF Nashville. Tenn. con-
nected with Meharry Medical College. said
TO be the Oldest negro surgeon In the
United States. discussed the topic adj
vanced by DIR. Curtis.
Life OF the Professional Man" was
the subject of Dr. w. III. Higgins OF
The pharmaceutical department held q
special meeting. taking up phases OF the
drug business.
At the meeting OF the dental department
DR.. w. s. Lotion declared that negroes
are learning in all parts OF the country
| the importance of caring for their teeth
and the negro dentists were kept bus. all
| the time.
Lawn Fete Given.
Following the afternoon session ,es.
terday the committee OF doctors wives
OF Washington, headed by Mrs. Addie
Mitchell, gave a lawn fete and open al.
concert on the Howard University cam
pus in honor OF the delegates.
= recertion and promenade Will %
held tonight at 8 o'clock at Convention
Hall, 9th and l. streets northwest All
delegates and their friends are invited.
| This Is to be the most important social
function of the series, and is under the
auspices of citizens committee OF one
hundred. Of which Judge Robert II. Ter
rell Of the Municipal Court is chairman.
Kelly Miller OF Howard University In
vice chairman, Daniel Murray treasurer.
Shelby j. Davidson financial secretary
and e. F. NJ. Browne recording secre-
tary. The grand march. led by Judge
and Mrs. Terrell. win be q feature Of
the occasion.
Friday will be given over to an "out-
ing" at Washington Park. on the Pote-
mac. with boats at the disposal Of tho
delegates all day, running at frequent
intervals from 10 am. to pm. Tho
details Of this function are In the hands
OF DIR. c. Sumner Wormley and . COM
mittee. II
Saturday there will be an 'fnspirational
trip TO Mount Vernon and Arlington ma
tional cemetery. including q visit to Christ
Church. where George Washington at
tended divine service.