Evening journal., 1916-08-21
EXPLOSIVEBLOOD HITS
MGNITIOh WORKERS
Disturbance Occurs in
Smallest Veins Carney
Point Patient Treated
in Baltimore
FRESH AIR WORKS
REMARKABLE CURE

BALTIMORE. Md, Aug. 21.-since
the impetus given the manufacture
Of munitions by the European War
medical science has encountered a
series Of remarkable conditions. New
physiological problems have arisen
in those isolated places where
dangerous chemicals are in daily use,
especially where experimental sta
tions are located
In most cases these conditions
have resulted from the association Of
new solutions. the effect Of which has
been TO create unique symptoms
among the laboring men who daily
handle these formulas or inhale the
fumes which later centralize them
selves into deadly explosives.
Naturally il would be supposed that
Baltimore. because Of its institutional
importance, would become the logical
center for diagnosis. As a matter Of
fact, one Of the strangest cases has
been treated here successfully. but
singularly it was by the purest acct
dent that a new ailment came under
the observation Of local specialists.
Patient Becomes Yellow.
This new malady-it can hardly be
termed a diseases nothing less than
explosive blood. II is almost impos-
sihle TO conceive Of a mans blood eX-
ploding in his veins and arteries. but
nevertheless, II remains a fact that
this Is lust what happens when a
munitions worker is afflicted. It Is
true that the explosions are not ac-
companied by deafening detonations;
that the patients body is not torn
asunder by the combustion. But the
explosions occur Just the same. They
are very minor and take place only
in the very smallest veins. The ef-
fects are no more disastrous than to
cause a rather malignant eruption on
the skin Of the arms and legs. Stimuli
taneously with this strange condition
the patient assumes a golden-yellow
complexion
However complex the malady. the
treatment is extremely simple and
rapidly effective. II consists solely
of fresh air and a light diet.
First Case Here.
The first and only case TO como be
for the notice Of local physician
was that Of John Reynolds. Balti
morean. now an employee Of the du
Point works at Carney Point. Della
ware. Mr. Reynolds was, about si'
months ago employed in one of th'
chemical sheds of the plant and hi
duties included the handling daily o
large quantities Of sulphuric ether
When he FIRST took hold OF thes
tasks, he suffered the usual diazi
ness and was forced for time 4
give up that position. Later he be
came used to the presence OF thu
anesthetical chemical and went baol
TO the shed
He remained al this occupation IN
iii two months ago when. ate
drawing his pay he came to Bslt
more for a visit to his brother II
Southwest Baltimore intending t
have his life insurance pohcie
turned over to his relative and prop
erlv adjusted. He was in apparent
" perfect health when ne reached
Baltimore and felt exceedingly
healthy during his stay at his rela
tive's home. On a Sunday eigh
weeks ago. as he was walking OF
Lombard street near Fremont. HI
suddenly collapsed. and would prob
ably have been killed in the fall ha'
he not grasped a tree box. Pedes
TRANS picked him up and later n
was taken to the Mercy Hospital
There. for a time It was impossible
TO diagnose his case. He became
very yellow, and presented a ghastll
appearance.
Gases in Blood.
One day, the physician at his bed
side was attracted by a strange
cracking sound. and no investiga-
ton found the patients arm break
ing out. These tiny explosions we're
recurrent for probably week Wher
REYNOLDS was able to describe hi:
sensations, II was realized that sui
phuric ether was giving off elements
( Of hydrogen. carbon and oxygen ant
creating abnormal fumes in his
veins.
The coursins Of his blood in which
an odd metal settlement was found
caused a very minor combustion
which resulted in the explosions anC
eruptions
Reynolds was advised 10 be treat
ed al a place where fresh air wa
abundant. He therefore applied foi
| admission to the New City Hospita
at Bay View. where he became {
patient in ward A. He remained ther'
until last week. when he was dis
! charged completely cured
| ovHRcoMEs THE EFFECTS OF HEAT
Horsford Acid Phosphate.
! Strengthens the body and nerves 70 rests
I the exhaustion caused bv heat pnv hoffle