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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Henson M. Tussing, IS, former
deputy auditor of Perry county, and
prominent member of the New Lex
ington Masonic lodge, died recently
at his home in Pasadena, Calf. The
body was brought to New Lexing-
ton for burial. Mr. Tussing's broth
er, the late Atty l.. A. Tussing,
served as mayor of New Lexington
many years ago, and his father, the
late Rev. Samuel C. Tussing, was at
one time pastor of the Baptist
church in New Lexington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Drink Water With Meals
Good For Stomach

Water with meals helps stomach
juices, aids digestion. If bloated
with gas, add spoonful of Adler
ika. One dose cleans out poisons
and washes BOTH upper and lower
bowels. AT Leading Druggists
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

B. S. Dillehay, popular postmas-
ter at Waterford, will retire from
that position next month, March %.
when his commission expires. Mr..
Dillehay received the appointment
under President Harding, begin
ming his postmastership on April
Is, 1921, and serving through the
Harding, Coolidge and Hoover ad-
ministrations and under President
Roosevelt to the present time, q
period of almost 13 years---Beverly
Dispatch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Thank Firemen And Neighbors

We wish in this manner to thank
the firemen and neighbors who rem
dered such valuable service, in
the zero weather, when our home
caught fire Friday. Had it not been
for their good services. our home
would have been destroyed.-Clyde
Kincaid and Family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs. Emmett Rankin, near Oak
dale, Athens county died last week
in a hospital at Logan, as the re-
suit of complications following
childbirth She was 80 years of age
and is survived by her husband and
five children, the youngest the two
weeks old babe. She is also sur
vived by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Cuckler, a brother Sidney,
and a sister Beatrice, all residing
near Oakdale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Parmiter and
daughter Miss Frances Parmiter
entertained last Thursday evening
at chicken dinner, the following ::
Mr.. and Mrs. O. T. Clark. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Harlan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Crisman and daughter En-
nestine, Mrs. Alvin Parmiter and
Mr.. Hecker. The remainder of the
evening was spent socially, with
games, etc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Richard Downing, the four
months old son of Herman and Le-
ona Lawrence Downing of Muse
vile, died Friday morning. Feb. g..
The child had been an invalid from
birth. Besides the parents, one
sister Betty, and two brothers, Nor
man and Russell survive. Funeral
services were held Saturday at 1 80
D. m, at the Ark Spring Baptist
church, with interment in the
church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

The D. A. R. will hold their an
nual dinner for members and
guests, this Thursday evening, Feb
Is, at the Kennebec hotel, follow
ing which they will spend a social
time at the home of Mrs. Lizzie
Dover.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

A Judgment on a cognovit note,
for $2.0S425, has been awarded
in common pleas court, New Lex
ington, to Harry T. McDorman,
against Guy E. Johnson and Laura
NJ. Johnson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs Carrie Gibeaut entertained
Sunday with a chicken dinner, in
honor of her daughter Louise Gil
beaut's birthday. Covers were laid
for nine guests. Miss Clarice James
of Pennsville was an out of town
guest. The occasion was sur
prise on Miss Gibeaut.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mr.. H. C. Poe, aged 70, for prac-
tically SO years pressman on the
Times Recorder, GAINESVILLE, died
very suddenly Saturday evening. His
sister, Miss Laura B. Poe, for 81
years society editor of the same pa
per, died less than four months
ago, following brief illness. j
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs. Elva Modem. aged "A years,
Harold at Morristown, near Chaun-
cey. She formerly resided in Glous-
ter, leaving there about one year
ago. She is survived by ten chill
dren-Finley Molden of Glouster:
Harley, Waynesville; Mrs. Jesse
Moody, Millfield; and Mrs. Margaret
Pierce, Harold, Mae, Aven, Gerald
Darold and Kenneth Molden, all of
Funeral services were
held at the M. Z. church in Glous-
ter, and burial was made in the
Glouster cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Atty Robert Drury who is en-
ploved with the Federal Land Bank
of Louisville, KY, spent the week
end here with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Drury.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
See Finley Packing Plant before
you sell your chickens.

Donald Meiser, 81, of Marietta,
was drowned Sunday in the Mus
kingum river. near Marietta, when
ice skating.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Twin sons were born last week
to Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Barnes of
Salt Creek township, Muskingum
county Mrs. Barnes was formerly
Miss Ina Baughman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mr.. c. L. James of Columbus was
a week end visitor here, and at
tended to business matters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Harry Johnson, foreman of the
State Highway department, was
taken to a Cambridge hospital last
week, following injuries to his
back and shoulder he received while
a truck was being unloaded on the
Sharon road.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs. Delana Sillery of GAINESVILLE
came last week for several days
visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Jane Wade of Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Miss Nina Ham who is nurse
at Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE,
spent the week end with her moth
er, Mrs Mary Ham, of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Approximately 3S percent of the
mortgaged farms operated by own
ers in the United States were, in
debted for one-half or more of
their value at the first of the year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Twenty-seven Ohio counties are
named after Revolutionary war
heroes; six after soldiers in the
War of 1912.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs Eliza Orr who had teen with
friends in Pittsburgh since last fall,
returned to her home in McCon-
nelsville, last week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mr.. Raymond Birch, ceramic en-
gineer, of Pittsburgh, is attending
a ceramic convention this week at
Cincinnati, where he has part on
the program He is a son of Post
master Rosa M. Fouts of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

The D. of U. A. V. was entertain
ed at the home of the president
Mrs. Lucille Naylor last Thursday
evening. Contests were enjoyed, /,
and Valentine prizes given. An ex-
change of depression bags contain
ing refreshments, was a diversion
of the evening
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Trumbull is Ohio's only square
county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Herbert Head and his former
wife, who before marriage was An
ME Stewart, were married recently
at ST. Marys, w. Va. They were
divorced several months ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Born recently to Rev. and Mrs.
Fl. E. Stinson of Columbus, at a
hospital in Fremont, O., daughter
named Donna Jeanne
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mr.. NJ. B. Spencer and Mrs. Guy
Spencer of this locality were among
those who attended the funeral of
Mrs. Eliza Osborne last week, at
Summerfield.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Miss Natalie Davis of Malta, who
underwent a major operation sew
eral weeks ago at Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE, was able to be
removed Sunday, by ambulance, to
her home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Ernest Ham of this place, son
of Ancel Ham, who has been suf-
fering with an injured knee, had to
have it placed in a cast, Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

The Epworth League of the locaf
M. E. church will give party to-
night, Thursday, at 7:30, in the
League room. All members are in
vited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Watch your subscription label.
If unable to pay in full. please
make as liberal payment as pos
sible.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Meigs White Ash Coal Deliver
full of oil. Call 45-Green or 1866
Black. k.-Jacob H. Stalker e Son.
1873
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Watch your subscription label
If unable to pay in full, please
make as liberal a payment as pos
sible.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs. Shelton Root of Berea came
Monday for few days visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
McLucaS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Landon Sharp of
Cincinnati spent the week end here
with the formers parents. DR.. and
Mrs. l.. E. Sharp Of Kennebec hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mr.. Anse Harter and family
moved from here, recently, to Bowl
ing Green where Mr.. Harter is EN-
ployed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs. Belva Knox of Reynolds
burg, visited here the week end
with her mother Mrs. Bell Kidd.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Emma Jettick shoes, sold only by
Coulson's n15tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

March /. Don't forget the date.
Chicken supper at the Presbyterian
church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

People from a distance attending
the funeral of David w. Jackson,
last week, were w. H. Jackson, H.
F. Jackson and wife, Mrs. Susanna
Spencer, Mrs. Carrie Richardson,
Mrs Mayme Rox, all of GAINESVILLE;
Lawrence Jackson and wife, near
Frazeysburg: Mrs. Sam McCalmont
and daughter Kathryn, Burgetts-
town, Pa; Mrs. Locksley Dotts, her
daughter Martha and son Charles,
Hickory, Pa; Mr. and Mrs. Reason
er, Lancaster; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Bean, Guysville; L. Townsend and
wife, Parkersburg; Mrs. Anna An
drews and son Earl, Camp Chase;
DR.. w. H. Harper and wife, Colum-
bus. Mrs. VIM. Smith, Philo; Mrs
Elizabeth McLain and son Tim,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rosco McLain, Mr..
and Mrs. Emmett Leeper. Mount
Vile; and T. r. Jackson and wife,
Ray Roberts and wife, Rural Dale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Program fGr Manchester grange
CALL quotations from the ritual;
readings, Ross Marshall and Harold
Haines; music, George Garvin; Do
farmers keep up with the times as
we'll as men in other lines of busi-
ness, Wade Dunlap; recitation,
Roxie Haines: music, harp and pi-
ano, Josephine Drummond; What
else is there in farm life besides
work, Henry Combs; Should farm
women do their own sewing and
baking, Laura Hastings; contest,
Maggie Combs and Nettie Brill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

James Rush, aged so years, was
found in a serious condition at his
home in GAINESVILLE, early last week,
from a stroke of paralysis He was
removed to Bethesda hospital where
his death occurred Friday He is
survived by a son Edward of San
toy; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Martin
Mary Young, also of GAINESVILLE Fu-
neral services were held Sunday
afternoon, with burial at GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
The GAINESVILLE Times Recorde

The GAINESVILLE Times Recorder
of Feb. 10 said Glenn Walraven,
manager of a tire station at Fifth
and South streets, had narrow
escape from injury Friday after
noon as he was "pinched" between
a car he was servicing and an auto
mobile being backed up by the
driver. Shouts of passersby to the
driver saved Walraven from injury
although his knees were caught be-
tween the bumpers for a minute or
two.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

of the features being the two
large cakes which were artistically
decorated and lighted with candles.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

See Finley Packing Plant before
you sell your chickens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

The Francis Asbury society was
entertained last Thursday evening
at the home of Mrs. George Ever
hart. Mrs. Everett Miller, the
president, presided. Mrs. Herbert
Lewis was the devotional leader.
Mrs. John Scott gave the lesson
study, and Mrs. Everhart gave a
talk on France, her native land.
Arrangements were made for two
members of the society to have a
part in the Worlds day OF prayer
service to be held Feb. 16 at the
Main Street Church of Christ. At
the close of the program, refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Mildred Loomis Tompkins,
McConnelsville, was hOnored with
a linen shower, Thursday afternoon,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. c..
Galloway, Glouster, route four, with
Miss Christine Galloway as hostess.
The afternoon was spent in con-
tests, game and music, etc. Re-
present were: Mrs. Bertha Car
penter, and son Junior, Mrs. Nora
Lee Moore, Mrs. Maxine Holbert,
Mrs. Louise Vaughn, Misses Maria
Shepard, Eva Roberts, Fola Thomp-
son, Elsie Jauchius, Helen Shepard.
the honor guest, Mrs. Mildred
Tompkins, the hostess, and other
members of the family. Other Wis
itors during the afternoon were ].
M. Vaughn and G. Vaughn Hollister,
and VIM. Grouse, McConnelsville.-
Glouster Press.
Evening star., 1934-09-28

the House Agricultural Committee,
said Wednesday that he expected the
force of the Republican campaign
against what the party thinks the
Objectionable features of the A. A. A.
will play no small part in shaping
farm legislation in the next Congress.
Before departing for Washington
after party conferences with Chair
man Henry Fletcher, Hope declared
that the Republicans will attempt to
bring about more local control of the
A. A. A. and reduction of the
powers of the Secretary of Agriculture.
Crop control and benefit payments
will be retained until such time as
the United States is able to regain its
Evening star., 1934-09-28

mally charged with murder and acces-
sorry to murder for their alleged parts
in the Staying of seven strikers at the
Chiquola Mill, Honea Path, and were
put under bonds pending grand jury
action.
Coroner ]. Roy Mccoy. in accord
ance with the recommendations of
an inquest jury, swore to warrants
charging Chief Of Police George Page
and Patrolmen Charles Smith and E.
T. Kay of Honea Path, and Robert
Calvert, described as special officer,
with murder.
Warrants charging accessory to
murder were sworn for Lawrence
Smith, Claude Campbell. Tom Stall
Evening star., 1934-09-28

foreign trade, he predicted. "Our
party" he continued. will exert every
effort toward securing parity prices
for the farmer" This, he said, means
that, using 1926 prices for base,
the farmer should be able to obtain
better balance between what he gets
for his products and what he pays
for manufactured goods.
Evening star., 1934-09-28

cup, James Smith, Floyd Smith, Roby
Smith and Lewis Bratcher.
After issuance of the warrants, the
II men appeared at the sheriff's office
here and posted bonds. An order al
lowing them bail had been signed
meanwhile by Judge G. G. Feather
stone Of Greenwood.
Evening star., 1934-09-28
Scalded Child Recovering.

CLARKSDALE, Miss, September 20
R.-Two-year -old Mary Jane Wasson.
whose skin was nearly burned Of when
she fell into a tub of scalding water
while rinsing her doll clothes, will re-
cover, physicians say. The tot lost her
balance while standing on stool at
the tub.
Evening star., 1934-09-28
japanese Strike Settled.

KOBE, Japan, September % P).-
The Seamen's Union Of Japan yesterday
called of the strike ordered for 10
am. when shipowners offered to COM
promise on demands made by the
workers.
Evening star., 1934-09-28

Richmond to confer with town ofh-
cials.
Under a quarantine order children
under Is are forbidden to leave their
homes.
Evening star., 1934-09-28
Chicago Has First Snow.

CHICAGO, September % CR.-
Snow, the first of the season, fell in
suburban Oak Park Wednesday night.
Residents said flakes fell for about 10
minutes.
Evening star., 1934-09-28
HIGH SCHOOL CLOSED
Infantile Paralysis Cases in
Bluefield, w. Va.

Bluefield, W. Va.
BLUEFIELD, w. Va, September %
P).-The Pocahontas, Va, High
School was ordered closed Wednesday
after three cases of infantile paraly-
sis had come to the attention of
health authorities. A possible fourth
case Is under observation.
DR.. M. G. Alexander, member of
the Tazewel County Board of Health
and a representative of the State
Board of Health, is expected from
Evening star., 1934-09-28
A. A. A. TO FEATURE
G. 0. P. CAMPAIGN
Representative Hope of Kansas
Views Objectionable Measures
in Farm Aid.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September 28.-Repre-
sentative Clifford r. Hope, Repub-
Lcan, Of Kansas, ranking member OF
Evening star., 1934-09-28
3 POLICE ACCUSED
IN STRIKE SLAYINGS
Eight Others Are Charged With
Murder and Accessories in
Honea Path Killings.

By the Associated Press.
ANDERSON, S. c., September o.
Three Honea Path policemen and
eight non-strikers Wednesday were for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-02
ALLEGED PLOT OF
 COUNTERFEITERS
Would Flood United States With $ Bills-SOme
 Found in Church

New York, April 2.-(UP).-An alleged plot to flood the United States with counterfeit $5 bills was frustrated with the arrest of 10 persons by federal secret service operatives. Assistant United States Attorney Henry c. Singer disclosed today.
 Those arrested on charges or conspiracy to 'pass, possess and manufacture" the bogus bills in- lcluded a Russian, who served as interpreter for former President Hoover and Senator William E.. Borah, a Scranton, Pa, church or ganist, and foreign language newspaper editor." Singer said.
 Some of the counterfeit notes, believed to total $2,000,000, were found behind the organ of a Scran- ton church, he added. Several thousand dollars in bogus notes and plates were buried in Riverhead. N. r., according to Singer, and 20 eco men have been employed to search an acre of ground for them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-02
EDWARD ASHLEY INVENTORY WAS
 FILED IN COURT
Estate of Late Supt of ScO- will Co Amounted to
 S58,947.99

The late Edward l.. Ashley, former mechanical superintendent of the Scovill Mfg. Co. letf an es- tate of $58,947.99 according to the inventory filed in probate court today. The estate is made up mostly of Scovill Mfg. Co. stock of which the deceased owned 1000 shares valued at $44,000.
 The estate includes also the house and land on Hillside avenue in which MT Ashley lived, valued at $13,000. The estate lists a sav- ings account in the Waterbury Savings bank of $706.79 and a checking account in the Citizens & Manufacturers National bank of $41.20.
 The only other item in the estate is a $2,0O0 mortgage of Giuseppe Fusco which has been reduced to $1,200.
 MT Ashley was member of one of Americas oldest families, whose ancestry can be traced back to the Mayhower. He was considered an authority on steel and his ability earned him promotions in the Sco- will Go. until he became superin- tendent of the mechanical depart ment, in which position he was engaged at his retirement.
 MT Ashley died ac the age of 83. He was born in Cornish. N. H., in 1850. Under the terms of the will, the bulk of the estate goes to Mir Ashley's widow, Mrs T. V. Meyer, wife, of Attorney Theodore sy.Meyer is a daughter of MT Asli- leY,s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-02
FINAL TRIBUTES
 TODEAD MEMBER
Rep Edward Pou Died Ait CT More Than 30
 Years Service

Washington, April 2.-(uP) - The house and senate paid final tribute today to Rep. Edward W. Pou, democrat, North Carolina, who died Sunday after more than 30 years congressional service.
 The house galleries were packed and extra chairs were required to seat the members of both houses as the man who was the intimate friend and confidante of Woodrow Wilson. was eulogized by party leaders. Mrs Roosevelt attended as q representative of the president.
 The casket and the desk in front of the speakers stand were bank ed high with Easter lilies, roses and ferns.
 The services were opened with a prayer by the Rev James Mont gomery, house chaplain. The Marine band played several hymns.
 Outside hundreds of Washington children hunted Easter eggs on the capitol lawn, laughing and shout ing.
 Speaker Henry T. Rainey de- livered the democratic eulogy and Minority Floor Leader Bertrand Shell paid the respects of the re- publican members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-02
LUKE LEA FIGHTS
 AGAINST PRISON
He and His Son Are Wanted in State of
 North Carolina

Washington, April - (UP) = Luke Lea, Memphis, Tenn, news paper publisher, today appealed to the supreme court to forestall extradition to North Carolina of him and his son Luke, Jr., where they are under sentence in connec- ton with the failure of the Central Bank and Trust Co. of Asheville, N. c..
 Paper containing the Leas' plea were docketed by the court after filing by counsel on the last day permitted, An extension until to- day to take this action was gran Fed recently by Justice Louis h. Brandeis.
 Following. filing of briefs, the court will announce whether Nlt will consider the case. should IL re- fuse, no further recourse would pc available to the two men Tn thelr light against extradition.
 The court almost year ago re- fused to entertain an appeal rom their conviction.
 Lea and his son contend that, since they were not In North caro- lima at the time the alleged offense was committed they cannot be ex- tradited.
 Their conviction was under the banking laws of North Carolina following the Asheville institution's failure. The senior Lea was under sentence of from six to ten years. Young Lea was sentenced to pay a fine of $25,O00 or serve from two to six years in jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-02
SEVEN, ,YEAR-0LD
 BOY MAYLIVEON
Medical Science May Save Lad Who Is Turning
 to Stone

Wilkes Barre, Pa., April 2 - (UP) = Medical science today claimed a temporary victory for Benny Hendrick, 8 seven-year-old boy whose body is slowly turning to stone.
 Medical experts, after a consul tation at the General hospital, said there was 8 good chance to halt the spread of the rare ossifica- tion malady through the young ster's body.
 Benny is in no immediate dan ger of death. the examination to- day revealed. He took walk around his hospital room and ap- peared to have as good control of his limbs as when he entered the hospital two months ago.
 Physicians said the process Of justification may take years and during that time medical science has a good chance to cure the vic tim or at least halt the spread.
 The disease. known profession ally as "myositis ossificans pro- gressiva," has not yet touched a vital organ or the more delicate tissues of the body.