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Needle and Tube.

between the two layers of the membrane
on the affected side. This cannot help but
impair the complete respiratory control Of
the lung on which such vocal effects as
Caruso's depends.
But In spite of this fact, It is my jndg.
ment that Caruso's empyema is a blessing
in disguise, and that he will sing better
than ever for having suffered from It.
1T is lamentable fact, openly voiced
In the press and otherwise by fellow
artists and critics alike, that the voice
straining performances of Caruso which
have so delighted the undiscriminating
have been attained at the cost of art. To
speak plainly, Caruso has sacrificed art in
the capitalization of his voice.
"He will now be obliged by the physical
conditions resulting from his empyema to
become an artist again, such as he was
before he, capitulated to the gallery and
the Golfers Of his exploiters. There will
be nothing to prevent the beautiful voice
from reaching the ears ofa apprecistive
connoisseurs, but the highly horsepowered
and unartistic tones that have enthralled
the populace In the past will never be
heard again save through the medium Of
canned music.
"The brazen voice is stilled for ever,
but the golden voice that first brought
fame to Caruso the artist will continue to
give joyto people Of discriminating taste.
The respiratory control will be sufficiently
adequate to produce the latter, with all its
aorio hat x.,tIt nnt ha tn H..
toration OF the former.
"Caruso Is effectuslly prevented from
continued abuse OF his precious voice,
though all temptation be placed before him
by mercenary managers, though the public
plead as never before, and though he him.
self should wish to repeat his former feats.
1T ia as though the outraged and In.
censed gods, Jealous OF their great gift and
properly resentful OF Its misuse, had staged
the whole drama and ordained beneHcent
penalty for Caruso's hagrant violation OF
the sacred canons OF art
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tlOH set lH
The singer felt hardly more than a min
ute's annoyance, and when an examina-
tion by his physician revealed only the
slightest Of bruises he went on with the
opera quite as II nothing had happened,
But when, few weeks later Caruso fell
Ill with empyema his physicians were
quick to recall this accident on the stage
OF the Metropolitan, and to find in II a
possible cause Of his alarming condition.
The blow, which left almost no mark on
the flesh outside, may easily have injured
the delicate pleura enough to set up the
Inflammation which was taken advantage
OF by invading germs.
A slight Inflammation Of the pleura.
sufficient to cause acute pleurisy is not
usually a serious matter. "0nly pleurisy
pain" Is diagnosis frequently heard given
for any twinge Of pain In the chest.
But when the Inflammation is severe
enough TO cause empyema or purulent
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of disease there is little fbrin, but much
serum. In the ibrinous type the serum Is
very scanty and the fbrin very plentiful
The discharge looks like butter and It later
undergoes chronic thickening which may
cause permanent adhesions
In empyema, which frequently follows
the serofbrinous variety OF pleurisy' the
discharge takes on a milky aspect. The
membrane presents a rough, pus-forming
appearance, and its surface frequently
shows perforations. The germs OF pneu-
monia, tuberculosis and other diseases are
often present in addition TO the pus germs
The early symptoms OF empyema are
high and irregular fever sweats, chilis' a
deathly pallor and a marked increase IN
the number OF white cells In the Diooo
Sometimes there is a swelling OF the chest
wall over the spot where the pus Is accu'
mulating
ar, test t,,.y,.,,on.t F..tur. R~rvtcs. Tno.
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The operation was en-
tirely successful and with
in a few hours after It's
completion the patient be-
gan to show rapid i'm
provement. But Caruso's
physicians believe it wiz
be q year before he is able
to appear in opera or con-
cert again.
As to the effects Of
Caruso's illness upon his
future artistic career, DR..
Arthur c. Jacobson, the
well-known New York ply.
sician and associate editor
OF the Medical Times. has
some interesting views to
offer and ones that will
he welcomed by all ad-
mirers of the great tenor.
"The healing Of the
pleura after an attack of
empyema," says DIR. Jacob
son, depends wholly upon
the intimate adhesion
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the pleuraf cavity Just far enough to avoid
injuring the lungs. ..,.I Is,
The aspiration method Of treatment
gives great relief in acute cases and should
be freely employed until the patient is
ready for further operation. Although a
complete cure sometimes results, aspira-
ton is generally of little value as cura-
tive measure, for the pleura is SO infected
and infamed that it will continue to secrete
pus.
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deadened by the application Of local
anaesthetic.
Then DR.. John F. Erdmann, the famous
surgeon, cut into the flesh between two OF
Caruso's ribs, making what he later de-
scribed as ~only superficial incision." In
this opening was placed tube through
which further pus could be drained of as
fast as it formed, and through which also
the infiamed membranes could be fire.
quently irrigated with antiseptic solutions.
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pleurisy we have a
far more difficult
problem-one that
calls for the best
medical and surgi.
cal skill.
In what is termed
a dry pleurisy, the
pleura1 fluid be-
comes red, sticky,
lustreless and COW
cred with a thin
layer of a whitish
protein substance
called Hbrin. In the
serofbrinous form
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lubricating fluid. Itwas
the inner and outer
Innings of pleura mem.
branes and the fluid In
the cavity which be-
came infected and
threatened Caruso's
life.
How does the pleura
b 9 COM e diseased?
There are numerous
ways. Inflammation
OF the pleura may be
caused by exposure to
various germ 8; 1t
may be the result of a
blow on the chest; it
may follow attacks Of
influenza and measles,
as was so frequently
the case in our army
and navy during the
late war.
Whatever the cause,
the result Is either
acute pleurisy or. the
more serious form Of
the disease known as
empyema or purulent
pleurisy, which at
tackled Caruso.
It seems quite prob
able that Caruso's ILL
ness was brought on
not by disease germs
or exposure to cold or
wet, but by the ap-
parently trivial blow
on the chest which he
received from a piece
of scenery while sing
ing the role OF
Samson. Then infec-
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When more Wig
orouS treatment is
demanded a local
anaesthetic has to
be applied and a
small incisio n
made. The spot
usually selected for
using the surgeons
knife is between the
ninth and tenth ribs
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himself in ruins.
And right then strange thing hap.
psned. In the tumbling ruins of the make
teMeye pillars Caruso was struck In the
SciiaA with a heavy piece of the scenery.
fHA few weeks later the tenor developed
What is known to medical science as EN-
.pyema or purulept pleurisy. Caruso's con-
dition was serious, but six prominent ply
sicians and surgeons performed two opera
tions on him and, with the aid OF medicai
sciences most modern methods, saved his
life.
/ II these same six doctors with their In
s genious instruments and drainage tubes
land powerful antiseptics and tanks OF
oxygen, had stood about the bedside OF the
injured Samson in ancient GAIA 3,ooo
years ago, would they have saved his lie!
That is an interesting question, but no
more interesting than several other ques-
tions which arise in connection with Caru'
SOS narrow escape from death.
( Just what is the disease which came SO
near to claiming Caruso's life and which
will deprive New York's fashionable opera
goers of their favorite singer for many
months?
How did it happen that man so robust
and one whose health is so carefully
watched over should fall such an easy VIC
tim to It?
And the effect on his wonderful voice
the voice that is said to command close to
81 600 600 a year-what will that be?
will he
still be able to sing as enchsntingly as
ever? Or will this illness OF his result In
some permanent impairment OF lungs ana
throat or of his general health which will
forever rob his Jones Of their old-time rich-
ness and powef?.
49, In order TO understand exactly what allied
Caruso and how his life was saved we
must understand all we can ABOUT tne
Il pleura, the delicate membrane enveioping
, the lungs and lining the inside of the chest
., wall The pleura, one of the most sensi-
1l tive parts of the human body, was the
useat of all the trouble.
sad, The ribs. of course, form the bony walls
q nj the chest. Inside the chest are the
n lungs--but not connected to the ribs.
az The inside of the ribs is lined with a
membrane called pleura. And the OUTSIDE
covering OF the lungs is also pieura
membrane.
But the pleura lining of the ribs and the
pleura covering of the lungs are separated
and kept apart by space called the pleu.
raj cavity. This pleural cavity is filled
% with a liquid which acts as a lubricating
fluid to prevent irritating friction and
chatting of the Innings OF ribs and lungs as
they expand and contract during breathing.
A diagram from Gray's Anatomy, printed
elsewhere on this page, makes Il plain how
the lungs are hung in a sort OF bag inside
the chest-but separated from the walls OF
the chest by the pleural cavity filed with
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Aspirating Instrument for
Drawing of the Diseased
Fluids Of the Pleural Cavity.
The Pump Is Used to Create
q Partial Vacuum in the Jar,
Which by Suction Draws the
Fluid Out through the
Needle and Tube.
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low TheySdy
! CorusOS Life
Like Samson in the Bible, Carust
4 Was Injured When He Pulled
Down the Pillars of the
Prison Which May
! ! In linz DEATH OF SAMSON Haze Caused
70 90
THE DEATH OF SAMSON.

y THE DEATH OF SAMSON.
Jsdsss. chap. <Vi.. 0s. rs, 70. 10. 81.
And they. called for Samson out Of
the prison. house; and he made them
sport; and they set him between tbs
& pillars. ~
And Samson took hold OF the two
middle pillars upon which the hosss
stood, and on which II was borne W.,
Of the one with his right hand, and OF
the other with his left. "a
Z And Samson said, let me die with
the Phiiistines. And he bowed hn,.
!; self with all his might; and the house
, fell upon the lords, and upon all the
people that were therein. 20
eygeThen his brethren and all the house
Sef his father came down, and took him,
8Shd brought him up and buried him
$Aetween zorah and Eshtaol.
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fE~bu1ts WdS oOihc o,VVV Jooio
agQyfTAnd whatever may have
bfsn done by, the crude medical
science Of that day it failed to
4 save Samson's life.
4 A few weeks ago, in the mag
hifcent stage setting Of New
d yY@ks great Metropolitan Opera
EHe9se; Saint Saens's famous
KArSra, Samson and Delilah."
K%81 being given,
5E<3paruso, the famous tenor,
'NEoJHes on the stage as Samson.
yFnlowing faithfully the Scriptu-
Xyrals alsharrative he is blind and In
fIcD8ins and. his hair has been
iiScltbped. Cropping about the
Z stage this modern Samson feels
{ ont the pillars Of the prison
/ hol6e and with a mighty effort
Y sphLs the whole thing down upon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-10
LAST DAY FOR THE
-FOUR HORSEMEN'

Those who have not seen the -Four
Horsemen OF the Apocalypse. st the
Parthenon theatre viii be missing u
big time treat If they neglect TO do so
before the closing hour tonight
Probably the greatest picture that
has ever been shown In Hammond and
which has drawn more favorable criti-
ci"m than any. will be thing OF the
past after the evening performance
Thousands have seen 1t this week and
have gone away happy. praising the
ulanagom for bringing to RIam-
mond such thoroughly interesting
picture.
No words more true were ever writ
ten in an advertisement than those
sent broadcast by the producers to all
theatres showing this film. If you
miss seeing The Four Horsemen, you
might just as well quit going TO the
movies"
A great amount OF money. more than
has ever ben spent on any picture, has
gone into the production of this mas
sive feature picture More scenes
than have ever been witnessed and
more true to life characters playing
the leading roles. More everything
and a real shame II you MISC the last
showing. THE LAST SHOWING.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-10

Mrs H. Breckman of Atchisou ave.
entertained several friends from here.
Mrs Frank White and Mrs. Charles
VOTERS from Hammond at - o'clock
dinner on Thursday.
Elmer Eggers OF Roberts avenue has
been on the sick list for several days.
Mrs. Fritz Kash of indianapolis
Blvd, visited with friends in South
Chicago for few days.
Mrs. Earl Smith Of Indiana Harbor
spent Wednesday visiting at the home
OF her brother E. Julier and family OF
Indianapolis Blvd.
The Theodore Roosevelt W. r. c.
Will meet in regular session at their
hall this evening and it IS desired that
all members be present.
The small daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Jerome OF indianapolis Blvd. has
been sick for several days with tonsil-
tits and is under the doctors care.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Golding OF
Myrtle avenue, entertained the form
er's father II. T. Golding who left on
Thursday morning for Los Angeles
Cal. where he expects TO spend the
winter months with his daughter Mrs.
Bruce Gibson and family.
Mrs. john Blaul Sr., visited her son
John and family OF Hammond on last
Thursday Her little granddaughter
Betty, who has been very i'll. Is get
ting along nicely at this time.
]. G. Culloy of Atchison avenue,
returned from d business trip to In
dianapolis, last "Wednesday.
4 very pleasant evening was spent
at the Roy Witter home on Lake ave,
when Mrs. Witter entertained . urge
number OF boys in honor OF her son
Layerne's 18th birthday anniversary.
Those present were Herbert Peterson
Leonard Peterson, Edward Witter,
Reese Buehler. Darold Johnson, Virgil
Eggers. Edison Buehler. Ralph Gilman,
Nate Shockey, Harold Holstrom. Err
nile Holstrom. Louis Anderson. Warren
Egers. Clarence Mccoy and David
Saunders. Mrs. Witter prepared a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-10
TAKES TAXICAB TO
JAIL FOR LODGING

Dusty Dan" McNal1y. sport and
globe trotter. slithered from the heav.
lily cushioned seat OF the heavy, black
taxi-cab.
Hotel de Hoos-Gow" announced that
driver.
Dusty Dan" smiled as he paid his
fare and jingling the last of his silver
in his hand passed it over. Tipping
the man he acknowledged the conpli-
ment
He arranged his clothing and saun-
tered-rather unsa eadisy--into Ham
mond Central police station.
Detective Nick Einsele had been
standing in the corridor. He saw the
man enter. He approached him.
Who co you want to see." asked
Nick
I want lodging for the night. said
Dusty Dan" as he ficked the ashes
from the last of his cigars.
Nick choked a bit and asked again.
He received the same reply.
Dusty Dan" got lodging for tn
night. And for many a night. This
in police court he was fined
81 for being drunk. He has no
funds.
I believe in being a sportg says
Dan. Plunge. That's my motto
When al my money was gone didn't
worry. I spent all OF 1t in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-10
WHITING
--ond its
PEOPLE

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam vogel, nee Edith Sexton OF Atchi-
son avenue.
Mrs. Henry Trowe OF Hammond. Wis
tied at the home OF Mrs Augusta Klose
Of Central avenue. Mrs. Klose, who
is suffering for ssveral weeks with
eczema is improving.
ofrs. Feeney OF Fred street has re-
turned home from a Chicago hospital
her condition being much improved.
Richard. the son OF Mr. and airs
Edgar c. Baden OF Oliver street, p I'll
with scarlet fever. their home being
under quarantine.
AR. and Mrs. Clarence whitmire OF
Highland street, Hammond. attended
the funeral CT their grand daughter.
Roma Whitmire. age weeks, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. David Whitmire,
nee Grace Twitt, OF Oliver street on
Wednesday.
courses given by the Community Ser
tonight when Judge Ben 2. Lindsey,
will speak. Judge Lindsey has gain
ed fame through his Juvenile court
NOTk anu ali are waiting TO near aim.
Musical numbers Will also be on the
program.
Mrs. Eilery Cameron is laid up. suf-
fering with q badly injured knee.
The American Legion Auxiliary will
hold their regular meeting at the pub
lie library, Dec. 18th. \ good at
tendance is desired.
SigInund Pikusli was arrested by
officer Vidovich at 18th street and
New York avenue for driving by a
street car discharging passengers. He
entered plea of guilty and paid
fine Of 500 and costs.
Mrs. Cahill. mother OF Mrs. John
Mccarthy. OF Sheridan avenue fell
down the basement stairs at the Nc
Carthy home and broke her ankle. Her
son Patrick Cahill who has been laid
up with rheumatism is now able TO
sit up.
William Gamer. Sr.. is very III with
erysipelas at the home OF his son Chas.
0ainer Of Central avenue and under
the care OF a trained nurse. He how
ever, was slightly improved yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. william Wilson have
moved into their new fat on Sheridan
avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-10

neediework, baked goods. candies ana
toys were all sold out" The SUI. er'
was served to hundreds. and the net
returns were as gratifying financially al
socially.
The entertainment and silver medal
contest given at the Irving school last
evening by the [. I. L. was largely at
tended and a success in every way. The
medal was won by Gladys King of
Hickory street. who charmingly read
"Era9tus' Last Smoke
Col. IseGrand 7. Meyer ana sons. L.e-
Grand and John. and DIR. Charles
Creasbaum and brother, have gone 10
the Kankakee where they viii spend
the weekend on a hunting trip.
Officer Carl Haehnel and his bride
daughter Of Sergeant Frank IIorl-
bach. have returned from their honey
moon trip.
The Central ". c. T. L. viii sac a
pound party at tho court house on De-
cembcr twenty-frst. when TOYS and
playthings VIII be received for dis
tribut,on OF the Christmas good cheer
among the poor children.
Mrs. Clarence Scott OF Seventy-Firs.
Place, Chicago, IS quite IL at her home
-
Tho Dream That Came True" a
likeeble comedy drama presented last
evening by St. Paul's Walther League
IN the Parish House was ably done
and well attended. There can be no
criticisms made of tho Individual roles
since all were very good. and the sup
port commendable- The story which
cIeverly enacts the controversy be-
tween capital and labor, was very in
teresting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-10

luncheon was served by the ladies,
auxiliary. There were visitors from
Canton and auxiliary yaipo No. 81.
Valparaiso, Ind. Everybody reported
having having very enjoyable even
ing.
There will be home bake eale on
December 18th by tho ladies OF the
Central w. G. T. l.. held in the Of
fee OF the Northern Indiana Gas and
Electric Company. Home made nince
meat pies Will be one Of the special
dehcacies.
Mrs. George r. Chaplin charmingiy
entertained the ladies Of the wcdnes-
day Afternoon Bridge Club at her
home on Highland street yesterday at
K one o'clock luncheon. The tauIe
was beautiful with a handsome cloth,
crystal candle-sticks and pink foses
An elaborate and delicious course
luncheon was served twelve guests
In bridge. the honors were made by
Mrs. Harvey fiostlin, and the guests Of
the club for the afternoon were Mrs
Roscoe Woods, Mrs Glenn Peters and
Mrs. J. W Smith. The club VIII
meet on December twenty-nrst at the
home OF Mrs. g. II. Austgen OF Eliza
beth street.
Mrs. Albert Getty of Ingrahana ave-
nue. entertained Golden Rod Camp of
Royal Neighoors at her home yestrr-
day afternoon. end there were six
tables OF pedro. The honors were
made by Mrs. Berwanger. Mrs. Moore
and Mrs. Gus Newell and the consola-
ton was given 70 Mrs. Larson. Mrs.
John Marsh will entertain the ladies
at her home on Eaton street next Fri
day afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-10
VAUDEVILLE AT
THE AUDITORIUM

Coming to the Auditorium sunday,
is vaudeville review. The Flvs Jack
Of Syncopation. Al. Reds famous 1azz
band, direct from the Orpheum circuit
playing theatres like the Majestic, Pal
acc and State and Lake In Chicago.
Manager Heller has Decn lucxy In
securing this attraction for sunday
aud he promises US something very
out Of the ordinary and surely our
mercy worth in conjunction with this
he i also giving US a seven reel sup
ersfeature. Victory" mot a war pct
urej a Mourice Fourier production.
which X a show in itself.
It is the intention OF Manager Hell
fer TO give his patrons similar treat
ABOUT once week from now on. such
as song revues, vaudeville. hat con-
tests. popularity contests. etc
The show Sunday IS continuous from
TO IL.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-10

The evening hour Will meet at
the home OF Mrs. Harold Mclean of
1888 Harrison street on Monday even
ing at eight o'clock. The assisting
hostesses will be Mrs. Alex Stoilo-
witg, Mrs. william Hutton and Mrs
George Kingston. The entertainment
fo- the evening will be white Christ
mas party and Miss Blanche Howell
has arranged an attractive program.
All tho members will kindly remem-
Der 70 bring their Christmas toys for
the needy children or Hammond.
Tho North Side I4diee' Club mot
yesterday afternoon at the home or
Mrs. John Murphy and Mrs John
Powell was the assisting hostess. The
election OF officers took place, and Mrs.
william Lowery was made president.
Mrs. A. b. Stevens. vice president.
Mrs. o. w Hill. financial secretary;
Mrs. +. Stevens. recording secretary.
and Mrs. r. Jenkins. treasurer. There
followed an enjoyable Christmas party
with the exchan ging OF pretty gifts.
and games were played. Mrs. Charles
Lawrence was given the prize ana
dainty Refreshments were served to
twenty-five guests.
-
The history committee OF the Ham
mond Noman's Club will meet with
Mrs. George ". Green at her home,
1892 Forest avenue, on Monday after
noon at half past two o'clock. Mrs
Orr OF Highland street will have
charge OF the afternoons program
-
Mrs Fern Cuilerson OF State street
delightfully."- entertained a number OF
friends at luncheon yesterday in honor
Of Mrs. Jack Hoy. During the after
noon a motor trip was enjoyed IN Mrs.
Culleresons Essex.
MI. and Mrs George S. Ross Of Car
field street announce the marriage Of
son OF Mrs. Frank Pay OF State Line
street, IN Crown Point on November so.
Group eight of the Baptist Wonlan's
Union met at the home OF Mrs. Calvin
White OF Becker street last evening.
After the study OF the mission book
social hour was enjoyed and the hostess
served dainty refreshments TO Mrs. Wy
bourn, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Kennedy. Mrs.
Cook. Mrs. Johnson. Mrs White. Mrs.
Campbell. Mrs. G. V. Hammacher and
Mrs D. c.. Hammacher. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Wybourn
Of Summer boulevard on January 18th.
All members OF Group eight are urged
to be present
The Central W. c. r. Z. met last even
ing at the home OF Mrs. J. H. MCGUIRE
of South Holman street The subject
OF the evenings study was american
ization' and patriotic songs were sung.
Mrs. Ora Cross led IN the devcronals.
and Mrs. I. P. Feltzer sang two solos to
Mrs. George Houser's accompaniment.
The speaker for the evening was Mr..
John A. Colley of Cleveland, Ohio. who
spoke at the request OF the Veterans of
Foreign Wars. His instructive lecture
was followed by a discussion among the
visiting men. lead by DR.. w. A Buchan
an. Delicious refreshments were served
by the committee in charge, of which
Mrs. Dan Brown of Calumet avenue was
chairman.
The bazaar given by the Ladies' Aid
Society OF the First Presbyterian church
yesterday afternoon and evening was
exceptionally well attended. and the
many booths of pretty and practical