Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-28

mo one can tell" said the fisherman. "some
OF the boys express the belief that it is going to
De successful season. as there have been so
many years of failure, but no one can tell until
the time comes" --,-- So.
Not An Epidemic. ~-~..rs
THE MORTALITY FROM PNEUMONIA AND
OTHER DISEASES LESS THIS YEAR THAN LAST
The prevalence of Zymotic diseases in this
District has recently been commented upon by
correspondents in such way as to produce the
impression that this class of disease particu-
larry pneumonia, diphtheria, scarlet fever and
bronchitis, exists here in an epidemic form. An
inquiry by STAR reporter among the prorni-
nent physicians shows this to be very far from
the true state Of the case. Health Officer Town
shend yesterday, speaking to a STAR reporterin
reference to these statements said that few
weeks ago there seemed to be quite number
OF such cases in the District, but the last weeks
vital statistics report indicated no material in
crease over the previous week, and that since
then there appears to be an actual decrease, and
the cases of much less stubborn character
than before. There has at no time this winter
been noticed any thing like an epidemic in any
had been prevalent more or less all over the
country, judging from his official correspond
prevalent than in Washington In PhiladeE
phia, New York and cities further east these
had been quite was also
sideraby less fatal this winter in this
Vicinity than last winter. Comparing the
eases-pneumonia, bronchitis, consumption,
and scarlet fever with last winter, taking the
four winter months when they are most fatal
December, January, February and March, with
the corresponding months this year. he showed
by records in his office that there had been less
fatality this winter than last. In December
1888, there were SO deaths from pneumonia:
in Dec, 1884, there were but "a deaths reported
Of that disease; In January Iss4, SO deaths
deaths; February, 1884, 3s deaths; February,
1885, 81 deaths; March, 1ss4, Az deaths; March
1885, 40 deaths; total for the four winter
months in n Aafa
In December, 1883, there were 20 deaths re-
ported from bronchitis, or throat diseases: in
% deaths from the same disease January, i 1856,
13 deaths; February. 1884, % deaths; Febru-
e aeath deaths
Total last year rom bronchitis IS; total this
year from same, 81. In December, 1883. there
in December, 1884, "a deaths; January, 1854,
81; January, 1885, SO: February, 1854, 80;
March, ss5 DEATHS total for last year oi
3O2; total for this year of 264. The record of
dealhs from scarlet fever runs the same way.
December, 1884, IS deaths; January, 1854, IL
deaths; January, 1885, 13; February, 1884, p
deaths dssa February dsaibs. 1883, 1s March,
Total deaths from scarlet fever last year, Is:
total this winter, 80. These figures are from
official records in the health office From the
statistics it appears that young people are more
subject to pneumonia than the elder ones. In
December, 1883, when the death rate from
dents were under 90 years of age Other months
show a like proportion The record for the pre-.
sent month of March shows that about four
fifths were under 20 years. The large death
rate from pneumonia in February this year is
accounted for at the health office as in q mea-
sure due to the large influx of non-residents
who died from exposures during the ceremonies
attending the dedication of the Washington
monument. DIR. Townshend thinks our vital
statistic records will compare favOrably with
those OF any OF the large cities in the country.
knabe Co., the lOng-established and celebra-
ted piano manufacturers Of Baltimore and New
branch wareroom in this city, have fitted up in
elegant style the store, No. ST Market Space,
where they have on hand a full stock of their
magnificent grand, upright and square pianos,
including the latest departure In the art OF
piano making-the inlaid and marquetry fancy
wood upright pianos. The Washington public
has now precisely the same facilities here as at
the Baltimore and New York warerooms of
H Messas VIM VI knab n,s CO. including the ad.
from.
People who have property to pay for, and mort
cages to pay off, should inquire into the assist
Bile Cooperative Building association. Money is
advanced in any desired amount from SiOO
upward. Seven years and three months is
monthly installments Payments can be made
at at any time of large or small amounts, or a
settlement m AIDE In fun, and interest is only
charged for the time the money is held II
part of the advance is settled, the monthly in
stallmen Is are reduced propOrtiOnately Mem
bers are extended every facility and encourage
ment TO return advances and pay for their
property as rapidly and soon as possible
Commissions and heavy expens es are avoided.
over S46O, 900 are now advanced to the mem
bers. Pamphlets, explaining the advantages.
terms how to proceed, ETC., are furnished upon
application. subscriptions for new stock in
the ninth issue will be opened April LIST, 1888,
Thomas Somerville, president; Jno. JOY Edison
secretary. Office, 917 street northwest.
MEssRs. WALTER b. WILLIAMS & Co.. auc
tioneers, will make sale of household effects ON
Monday, March 80, at No. 1901 G street north
west, commencing at 10 O'Clock. See advertise
ment.
BAKERs CoCOA-Baker's Breakfast Cocoa.
while 1t Is the most healthful, strengthening
| and invigorating drink, is also the most eco.
nomfcal, costing less than one cent a cup It is
warranted absolutely pure, and Is recommend.
ed by eminent physicians for its highly nutrf-
1--WE qualities and Is unsurpassed as q delicious
beverage. Bakers Chocolate and Cocoa pre-
partitions have been the standard Of purity and
excellence for more than one hundred years
w. w. BURDETrE & Co., 92S 18th and FOG
street, will begin a special sale of dress goods
and hosiery on Monday next. See advertise
ment.
SPRING OPENING. - Mrs. NJ. ], Hunt an
nounces her spring opening of millinery and
ladies' goods on Monday and Tuesday next.
az No. 1909 street northwest. She states that
she has some Of the hau1sOmest bonnets fnnyn
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