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Evening journal., 1922-09-11
JAIL SENTENCE
FOR CAR DRIVER
Flaherty Denies TO Court He
Drove Machine While
Intoxicated
BAILEY, NEGRO,
is ALSO ACCUSED

Michael Flaherty was fined 500
and costs and sentenced TO five days
Imprisonment on a charge OF oper-
ating an automobile while intoxi-
Gated by Deputy Judge Lynn, in
Municipal Court. this morning.
Fiaherty said another man, pros
pective purchaser OF his car. was op-
Grating the machine up until the
time OF his arrest. denying that he
(the defendant) operated It at any
time while under the influence OF
drink.
Flaherty was arrested at Ninth
and French streets by Motorcycle
Officer Blackiston several nights ago
when he got out Of the car to crank
Il. The officer said that he did not
see the defendant operating the ma
chine but william Hayes. Negro,
testified that Flaherty was the only
occupant OF the car and that he was
behind the wheel when the car be-
came stalled. Flaherty. he said.
asked him to crank II for him.
1t was brought out by officer
Blackiston that on the morning fol-
lowing. Flaherty asked him where
he was arrested.
Charles Bailey. Negro. $50 East
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See ARSON in
STORE FIRES
Two Blazes Break Out Sim
ultaneously in Walkin
Grocery
FAMILY FLEES
FROM PERIL

Fires. declared 20 have been OF In
cendiary origin. were discovered In
the grocery store OF Samuel WallSin.
735 East Seventh street. shortly
after 3 o'clock yesterday morning. by
John Robinson, COL Washington
street, who sent in an alarm from
box 21 at Seventh and Church streets
and then returned and endeavored
10 arouse members OF the Welkin
family who were asleep in the upper
rooms Of the building.
Engine companies 2 and 3. and
Truck Company responded TO the
alarm and the fires were quickly
extinguished, but not before some
damage was done 20 both stock and
building. The loss on the building
and stock Is estimated at $500, in
surance $4,000.
Chief Lutz and Assistant Chief
Tazewell made an investigation after
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ATTACKED With
BOTTLEOPENER
Mrs. Fildorga Makes Denial
and Says Mrs. Tyber Was
Hurt by Fall
COURT ORDERS
CASE INVESTIGATED

That Sophia Fildorga. who has a
store at Eighth and Buttonwood
streets, struck her in the chin with
a bottle opener. knocking out one
tooth. loosening others and infiict-
ing a cash externally. during a dis
pute over the charge made by the
defendant for twelve pounds OF SUI
gar, was the accusation made by
Mrs. Katie Tyber in Municipal Court
this morning. She charged Mrs.
Fildorga with assault and battery.
Mrs. Fildorga denied the charges,
and testified that her disgruntled
customer drank too much whisky
and fell to the floor. which was the
cause OF her injury.
After hearing the testimony, Dep
uty Judge Lynn referred the case
to Detective Mcdaniel for investi-
cation and continued It until Satur-
day.
Mrs. Tyber said that when she
complained TO Mrs. Fildorga con-
cerning her alleged excessive price
for the sugar. the woman seized a
bottle opener and struck her on the
chin. Her chin was covered with
court plaster today.
The story told by the defendant
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OLD FAV0RITES
WITH MISS RADIO

wilmington vaudeville lovers who
expect TO witness Hello Miss Ra-
do" the shubert vaudeville and re-
vue unit at the Playhouse tonight,
tomorrow and Wednesday. will meet
some stage favorites who are well
known here. Vera Michelena and
Fred Hillebrand. among the stars OF
Hello Miss Radio" took part in
Take It From Me-" the big musi-
cal show that delighted thousands OF
city playgoers last season.
"The Four Entertainers" a quar-
tette with "Hello Miss Radio" sang
in 'Iisten Lester" another musical
show that played to crowded houses
at the Playhouse last year. Since
their last appearance here. Vera
Michelena. Fred Hillebrand and the
Four Entertainers have been well
received in many other cities.
Following its presentation here
"Hello Miss Radio" will be seen in
all the large cities where the Shu-
berts have playhouses. The enter
tainment is said to be one OF the
very best in vaudeville.
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Peace ON some
ROADSLIKELY
A. F. of L. Leaders TO Crush
Suggestion of General
Strike 81
WASHINGTON
LOOKS TO CHICAGO

WASHINGTON. Sept. IL. Omitted
Press) - Administration officials
came TO their desks today believing
near on many important roads.
As the policy committee OF the
shopcraft unions met in Chicago 10
give consideration (favorably II was
believed here) to peace terms made
by group OF 'libenal' rail execu-
tives. word came that the executive
committee OF the American Fedora
ton OF Labor at Atlantic City. win
quickly crush the suggestion OF a
general strike.
Interest OF government officials
centered today chiefly on Chicago
and the hearings before Federal
| Judge Wilkerson there on the plea
Of Attorney General Daugherty to
make permanent the sweeping In
junction against striking rail work.
ers obtained two weeks ago. Il was
believed that the court proceedings
might be postponed with the Attor-
nev Generals consent. particularly
IL the shop craft policy group shows
signs taking favorable action on set
tItUltmL UINDUNAl1s llt
has emphasized that It IS anxious
that the injunction proceedings shall
not interfere with peace efforts.
At the Department OF Justice to-
day It was said that considerable
time would be required by Attorney
General Daugherty to submit to the
court the mass OF evidence Federal
agents have gathered backing up
Daughertys public charge that a
general conspiracy OF sabotage In
the rail strike has been uncovered.
Daugherty. It was said. had not de-
cided when he left Washington for
Chicago whether he would subpoena
all of the 24O union leaders named
in the injunction writ. However.
It was stated, he Will question close
ly any union heads who appear and
in this connection officials here are
waiting with interest to see II Bert
NJ. Jewell. head of the shopcrafts-
men. goes to the hearing today.
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2 WOULD BUILD
SMYRNA SCHOOL
Estimates Submitted Today
Range Between $l57,800
and S257,e36
DEL. AUXILIARY
CONSIDERS BIDS

Bids were opened today by the
Board OF Education OF the Smyrna
Special District for construction Of a
new high school building at Smyrna.
Only two offers were received for
the entire erection OF the building
under one contract. These were as
follows:
A. L. Hudson. Smyrna, s157.sO0
and Joseph T. Ryan, Smyrna, $751;
936.
In addition to these two general
bids. offers were made as follows
for portions OF the work:
General construction - Virdin,
Hutchinson & Smith. s140.220;
North East Construction Co., $751;
500.
Heating and ventllation-Chesa-
peake Coppersmith Company. S13.-
312; Fred p. Merkel. s20.2S2;
J. II. Hutchinson. S17,214 and Bur-
ton L. Marke. s16,S49.
Electrical work-Alfred Sommer,
s555S, Electrical Company of Della
ware. S465s. Busby & Thomas,
$3.50; Z. f. Higgins & Co., S3795;
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STAYS wife.
WITH RAZOR,
KILLS SELF
Edward McKimm Batters
Woman With Hammer
After Slashing
BELIEVED INSANE
WHEN HE ATTACKED

Edward McKimm. Negro. cut his
wife's throat from ear 10 ear, and
beat her over the head with a ham
mer, and then cut his own throat at
an early hour this morning at his
home, on Hickman Road. near
Naaman's Creek. Claymont.
The woman died almost instantly.
and McKlmm succumbed TO his
wound within ten minutes after the
arrival OF a physician.
From what could be learned by
DR.. o. whitiaw Show. OF Claymont.
and Deputy Coroner Nichols. Nc
Kimm apparently went insane.
About six months ago McKlmm
took rat poison. with suicidal in
tent. but was saved from death by
prompt medical attention.
Whether there had been any
quarrel last night preceding the
double crime is not known.
II is believed the man suddenly
became a maniac and attacked his
wife and then killed himself.
McKimm was about ten years old
er than his wife. who was 80. He
was employed by the Worth Broth
ers at their steel mills in Claymont.
and bore a fair reputation as a work.
man.
Lieutenant Mcvey. Of the State
highway police. was summoned
shortly before l o'clock this morn
ing by neighbors OF the McKim's.
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TRY TO IMPEACH
TTY.-GENERAL
Kellar's Attempt Shelved
When Sent TO House
Committee
ACTION FOLLOWS
STRIKE INJUNCTION

WASHINGTON. Sept. 11-CUnited
Press.)-A movement TO begin i'm
peachment proceedings against At
torney-General Daugherty was con-
quered by Republican leaders In the
House today before II was fully un-
der way.
A resolution demanding the insti-
tuition OF formal impeachment pro-
cedure against Daugherty was in
troduced by Representative Keller,
OF MINI.
Harassed by several objections.
Keller was forced to read his
charges first and then present his
When he asked adop-
ton OF the resolution Republican
Speaker Gnlett held that he had au-
tomaticaliy released and prevented
him from continuing with his speech
Republican Leader Mondell. then
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
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S7E7SER, BROWN TAYLOR,
McDANIEL NOMINATED AT
REPUBLICAN, PRIMARIES
Captain Simonton Defeats Robertson for
Senator in Cityr-Highfield and Clayton
Win Rural Senatorial Contests-W Wright
and Pleasanton on Top in Leuy Court
Struggle
SPIRITED LEGISLATIVE FIGHTS:
WOMEN ACTIVE nv CANVASS

Featured by numerous contests
the Republican party primary cleo
ton on Saturday proved TO be the
most spirited/held in this county for
years. The total vote polled was
10000, which is considered unusual
ly large for a primary election.
The feature of the primary cleo
ton was the contest between Harry
I. ellis and Albert Stetser for nom
ination for Recorder Of Deeds. Sell
dom has a nomination been more
keenly fought for. Hundreds OF
men and women workers sought
votes for their respective candidates.
from the time the polls were open
ed. Stetser won by a majority Of
2,Os4. He is the present president
OF the Levy Court.
In the contest for Register Of Wills.
Isaac r. Brown, the present incum-
bent, defeated Julian c. Walker, Of
Richardson Park. by a majority OF
$3.50. Mr.. Brown is now serving
his second term as Register of Wills.
Charles A. Taylor. OF the Third
Ward. won the nomination for coro-
ner over Isaac S. Bullock. the pres
ent coroner. by a plurality Of S6s.
Former Sheriff Samuel A. Nc
Daniel. who was defeated at the
primaries two years ago for the nom
(Continae aed on rage Twelve.)
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CHRISTIANS
IN TURKEY
ATTACKED
Victorious Army Pillages,
Burns Shops, Dwellings
Outside ConstantinOple
C0NSTANTINES
THRONE TOTTERS

Victorious Turkish Nationalist
troops are pouring into Smyrna
today.
Christians were attacked in
the European quarter OF Con-
stantinople.
King Constantine OF Greece
is in peril OF being overthrown.
according 20 dispatches from
Athens. Riotous remnants OF
the defeated Greek army are
marching through the streets
hooting their King. Plans OF
the Greek government 10 scat
ter the troops over the Islands
in the AEGEAN Sea failed when
the soldiers seized the trans
ports and insisted on being
landed at Piereaus. the port OF
Athens.
A strong man" is needed in
Continued on Page Seven)
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MRS. HARDING
TODAY,
DOCTORSSAY
Physicians So Encouraged
That Operation Is Post
pOned for Present
SAY COMPLICATIONS
ARE SUBSIDING

WASHINGTON. Sept. II Omitted
Press) Improvement IN
the condition Of Mrs. Harding has
lead the six attending physicians,
headed by DR.. Charles Mayo. TO
postpone any operation. an official
bulletin issued today. stated.
The bulletin by Brig. Gen. Sawyer
at 1915 a. m. stated.
Temperature 99.6.
pulse 90.
"Respiration 30.
Might less restless. Elimi-
nation increased. Complications
subsidlng. General appearances
indicate Improvement. opera
tive procedure deferred.
&C. Z. SAWYER"
The phrase elimination increas-
THE phrase elimination in
creased referred 20 Mrs. Hardings
increased ability 10 throw effects OF
the poison and prevent further au-
c. Hamilton Cook. OF Buffalo
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Evening journal., 1922-09-11
NOTHING For PAULINE.

CHICAGO. Sept. IL Omitted
Press) s).-Pauline Frederick. stage
and screen star. has been cut on in
her fathers will without a cent.
The father. Richard Libby, leaves
an estate valued at $4,000.
Loyalty to my mother. who was
divorced from my father. is prob
ably the cause OF his action" Miss
Frederick said here today.
I'm surprised he had an estate
anyway. He was an awful spend
thrift"
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
COAL COMMISSION TO CONFER,

Members OF the state Coal Com
mission living in Wilmington are
expected to hold a conference this
afternoon at It's office. East Ninth
street. 1t is probable the question
OF supplying householders with an
thracite will be discussed, in view
OF the end to the hard coal strike.
Members of the commission from
this city are Leon Walker. chairman;
Robert d. Kemp and John z.
Walker. New Castle county is repre-
sented by II. p. Scott. Jr., Delaware
City; and Jesse L. Shepherd, Mid
dletown.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
WITNESS STILL In
BED, CASE CONTINUED

As the prosecuting witness Harry
Denutv. ala not appear in court me
case OF George Wintner cnarseo
wifi assault and battery in conneo--
10, With the running down OF
Donptv nv his automobile. was con-
tinued until September y oy Depu,y
nudge Lynn in Municipal Court thls
morning. Deputy Is said 20 be sfiii
confined TO hey By his injuries. The
case had been continued once before.
The defendant is represented ~
Josph Handler. -.---.-->-.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
WIFE SENT TO JAIL,
HUSBAND PAR0LED

Charged with soliciting. Bessie
Grose was fined $500 and costs and
sentenced to two months impris-
onment. by Deputy Judge Lynn. in
Municipal Court this morning. How
ard B. Marvel was the chief witness
against the girl.
James NJ. Grose, husband OF Bes-
sic. was paroled to Parole officer
oliver until September 30. He was
charged with being a drug addict.
DR.. @. w. X. Forrest said that the
youth had used dope" to a moder-
ate degree but he would not term
him a public menace.
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REPUBLICAN TICKET

Recorder OF Deeds-Albert
Stetser.
Register OF wils-Isaae r.
Brown.
Sheriff-Samuel A. Mcdaniel.
Coroner-Charles A. Taylor.
Senators :
First Dist-Cap. W. A. Simonton
Third Dist-John G. Highfeld
Fifth Dist-John F. 2. Clayton
Seventh Dist-H. S. Woodkeeper
Representatives
First Dist-Harry W. Marr
Second Dist-James B. McManus
Third Dist-Charles S. Lednum
Fourth Dist-Willam Z. Virden
Fifth Dist-John p. Griffith, Jr.
Sixth Dist-Harry G. Little
Seventh Dist-William Lord
Eighth Dist-Charles p. Dickey
Ninth District-R. S. Gallaher
Tenth Dist-Edw. S. Megginson
Eleventh Dist-John L. Deputy
Twelfth Dist-W. U. Reybold
Thirteenth Dist-H. d. Howell
Fourt'nth Dist-H. c. Weatherly
Fifteenth Dist-Peter 3. Fretz
Levy Court
Second Dist-Hamilton Stewart
Fourth District-D. S. Wright
Sixth District-P. z. Pleasanton
Seventh Dist-John d. Reybold
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
MIR. AND MRS. SALISBURY
HOME FROM EUROPE.

Former Senator willard Sauls-
bury. after a three months trip
abroad, arrived in New York yester-
day. At his office today 1t was stat
ed that he was expected in this city
some time during the day. Mr.. and
Mrs. Salisbury sailed from New
York on June 10 and while abroad
visited England. Ireland, Belgium,
France. Switzerland. Germany and
several other countries. Most of the
time was spent in travelling.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
NJ. Il. PREACHERs MEET.

The Rev. John White had charge
Of the devotions at today's meeting
of the Methodist Episcopal Preach
er's Association in Grace NJ. T..
Church house. It was the first meet
ing OF the association for the Fall
and was we'll attended. The usual
program was abandoned. the time
being devoted to hearing the vaca-
ton experiences of the preachers.
The Rev. r. X. Stephenson. OF
Silverbrook NJ. e. Church who has
recovered from a serious Illness ad-
dressed the members.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
FINE HIM FOR SPEEDING.

Gerald L. McCauley, OF Washing
ton. was arrested by Lieutenant Nc
Vey, OF the state Highway Police,
yesterday on n charge Of speeding
on the Philadelphia pike. He was
fined $40 and costs by Magistrate
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
LAND TRANSFERS

In the office of the county board
OF assessment. transfers have been
recorded of the sales OF 1s5 acres OF
land In Blackblrd hundred by j.
Harvey Whiieman to James II. David
for s12.5OO. 146 acres OF land in st.
Georges hundred by John NJ. Reed
to Charles S. Collins for $4,000. and
land at New Castle by Andrew NJ.
Givison TO Thomas A. Rees for $685.
600.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
Mrs. S. j. TAYLoR DEAD.

Mrs. Sarah J. Taylor widow Of
George r. Taylor. died yesterday at
her home in Reading, Pa. Mrs.
Taylor had been I'll for a long time.
She is survived by two daughters.
Mrs. Frederick W. Nicolls. OF Read
ing, and Mrs. Bammot dupont. Of
this city. The funeral will be held
az Reading and will be private.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
SEE THE MOVIES TOMORROW

Invitations to the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the classified
edvs. and IL your name Is there come
to the Journal office and receive free
tickets for two (war tax paid) TO see
the special production, Rodolph
Valentino. in Blood and sand" at
the Queen. and In the Name Of the
Law" at the Arcadia, Tuesday night
See page 10 today.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
NCrSFRAToR DOES WE'LL

For the week ending saturday ar
ternoon the Davis incinerating plant
consumed 42O.25 tons OF garbage in
addition to five dogs. five hogs and
a small quantity OF rubbish. The
plant was operated a total OF ll6
hours. and consumed 80 tons OF coal.
The highest amount hauled to the
plant any one day was rs tons Of
garbage on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
WOMAN DIES NATURAL DEATH.

Hattie Adams. colored. 25, was
found dead near Newark, yesterday
morning. The body was removed TO
Newark. Coroner Bullock and Dep
uty Coroner Nichols made an inves-
tigation. deciding an inquest unnec-
essary as a physician pronounced
death due TO heart trouble.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
CONTINUES MISSING

As Harry Chapman. a member Of
Truck Company. No. 1. is still miss
ing and has failed to communicate
with the Bureau of Fire, he will be
charged by Chief .Lutz. before the
Department of Public Safety, tomor-
row afternoon, with being absent
without leave.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
FAINTs IN STREET.

Earl Blansiield. OF Richardson
Park, tainted and fell at Second and
Monroe streets shortly after Z o'clock
this morning. He was removed 10
the Delaware Hospital in the police
ambulance.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
ACCUSED OF FICHrING

John Smith and Wright Wicker
son were arrested at Second and
King streets by Patrolman Roden-
heiser at noon today charged with
lighting on the street.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
IMPROVING BOARD ROOM.

AS their assembly room is under
going alterations. the Board of
Public Education will meet this af-
ternoon in City Council chamber.
or in one of the committee rooms.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
INSPECT RURAL ROAD.

Levy Court Commissioners are in
specting the st. Georges-Kirkwood
road today.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
n. G. WAFFIES.

Nobis Cafeteria. 9th St. Entrance
VIII Savings Fund Bldg.-Adv,
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
ID. O. X. "A. DANCE.

Pythian Castle. 9OS West street.
tbnight. Kimmey's Orchestra
Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11

LOST-Small mink neckpiece. going
from Chocolate Shop 10 10th and
Washington streets. Reward II returned
to 1928 Lowering Ave. septll-1t.
(Continued- on Page ~Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1922-09-11

WILKES BARRE. Pa. Sept II
Omitted Press) s).-Productio OF an
thracite coal began today after oper-
atlons had been suspended for 16s
days. With screeching whistles a
majority OF the ESQ collieries in the
hard coal fields opened this morn
ing and long idle machinery began
to hum.
Two-thirds OF the 155.ooo anthra-
cite miners reported for work today.
The remainder will be employed
before the week Is over.
The first few days will be devoted
to getting the mines in order. and
CONTINUED on rage -weive.)
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
ToDAYs TEMPERATURE

At The Evening Journal once.
500 A. NJ. .75 1901 p. NJ. SO
1000 A. NJ. so LOO p. NJ. .S5
Evening journal., 1922-09-11

For Glover Dairy Safe MIX phone
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
Miners AGAIN
DIG HARD COAL
Majority of Pa. Galleries
Operate After l63-Day
Suspension
ALL TO BE BUSY
BEFORE WEEKS CLOSE

SCRANTON. Pa. Sept. 1i-An-
thraclte miners and operators form
ally signed the agreement ending
the hard coal strike at 1905 this
afternoon. The signing OF the
agreement was a formality the end
OF the mine war having been de-
cided upon on the basis OF the Phil
adelphia settlement Saturday night,
after long conferences which were
sponsored by Senators Pepper and
Reed.
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
SIN AND TIDE-Standard Time.
of Christiana.
LOST.

High water. 1.41 A. NJ. 2.O3 p. NJ
Low water 1880 A. NJ. lilo p. NJ
Evening journal., 1922-09-11
The Weather

Rain probably tonight and Tues
day. colder. Moderate south shifting
to northwest winds tonight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-11
YOUR HE ALTH

careful treatment. and. after recov-
cry. to cause you 20 lead the sort OF
life which VIII ensure your health
and physical prosperity.
Three eminent medical writer's
followed up their pleurisy cases,
keeping their patients under obser-
walton for many years. Here are the
results.
TIA group one. out OF go cases OF
acute pieurisy. 80 ultimately devel-
oped tuberculosis Of the lungs. In
group two. out of 100 cases OF exu-
dative pleurisy so had tuberculosis
Within seven years. I'm group three.
out of IS cases. 80 became tuber-
Culosis
While all these cases Of pleurisy
may have had tuberculosis as an
underlying cause. il appears 20 he
proved that about 80 percent of the
patien-s-probably because of their
neglect 20 care for Themselves
veloped serious tuberculosis of the
lungs
Other cases of pleurisy may ne
traced 20 the germ OF pneumonia.
such attacks are secondary usually
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-11
MORE PLEURISY FACTS YOU
SHOULD KNOW AND PONDER
By Royal :. Copeland, VI. ID. Com
missioner of Health. New

Yesterday I told you about the
membrane. how il lines the chest
wall and furnishes the covering 20
the lungs. In health this membrane
IS smooth and slippery. In disease
10 is rough and granular. almost like
sandpaper. The latter condition in
dicates what &c called "pleurisy.'
When YOU have an attack Of
pIeurisy. every time YOU take a deep
breath there is an almost unbear-
able cutting pain i'm the chest. This
is usually described as a stitch in
the side"
Perfectly healthy persons are UNI
likely 10 have pleurisy. What I
mean by this is that there is usual
~ some underlying disturbance
Ike tuberculosis for instance. The
universally Of tubercular Infection
is almost unbelievable. Pleurisy IS
one Of these symptoms.
am not telling YOU this 10 alarm
you. but for the purpose of putting
YOU on your guard. In its begin
ming. tuberculosis may be said 10 be
100 percent durable. Tuberculosis
is dangerous only when IL is neg
lected
IF the pleuritic attack is really
tubercUlar in origin. that particular
cause should have no other effect
than merely To give it exceptionally