The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-07
MERCURY STOOD At
s5 IN THE SHADE
It Was the Hottest Day Of the Year and
Heat Claims Victim.
IDEAS AGAINST SUNSTROKES.
Dark, Close Fitting Clothing Should be
Avoided, As Also Should All Gold
Drinks, Particularly Liquors.

The warm wave which is said to be due
to a combination OF an area of low pres
sure to the north. and high pressure to
the south continues. Yesterday was the
hottest day of the summer. A tempera-
ture of 95 degrees OF y o'clock and u rela-
tive heavy humidity made the weather I'm.
pleasant, to speak gently.
The day was much hotter than Monday.
When the air~Nas comparatively dry. Yes
terday the air was surnbarged with mois-
ture, which several times gathered into
fleeting clouds as II threatening local
showers, ~
This was early In the evening and while
no rain fell the mercury fell to the 81 de.
gree mark. The representations last
night anticipated the advent Of rain but
could not say what effect IL would have
upon Wilmington sufferers. There may
| be relief, however, MS threatening clouds
appeared this morning.
There were several heat prostrations
but the only serious case was that OF
| Joseph Atkinson, who lives beyond Third
| street bridge While walking along French
street between Front and Second lie was
overcome and fell on the pavement. He
was sent to the Delaware Hospital Last
night he was reported as improved, al
though his condition is still serious
The heat was severely felt in the ship.
yards, where the workmen had little ii
any protection from tho hot rays OF tho
sun. A number Of them were forced to
quit work On account OF the excessive
heat.
Following are some suggestions which,
If carried out, will prevent suLstroke
Ozark, close.iltting clothing and such
us congresses the chest and neck, should
be avoided during the heated term. For
those obliged TO labor in tho sun light
clothing and astraw or light felt hat per-
hitting free circulation OF air, are prefer
able.
"On very hot days one should drink fro
quuntly, but IN small quantities large
amount OF ice water, cold beer soda water,
mineral water or other iced drinks enter.
ing the stomach at one time Is Injurious
''Cool water into which oatmeal has been
stirred is IA safe and refreshing drink.
Water should not be drunk in consider
able guam les at a lower temperature than
sprius water, namely.s5G degrees fahroE-
heit, Immediate death is often caused by
''ice-cold" drinks Tho immodurate use
OF alcohol beverages Is also dangerous
THE sleeping room should BIO freely
ventilated and cool. Constipation Of the
bowels should DO avoided. When over.
heated work slowly, frequently cooling
the head, chest and back With cold water.
Keep n wet cloth or sona green leaves IN
tho hat on the head, frequently wetting
them with cold water.
When, on very hot day, tho skin DO
CONES dry and uncomfurtabiy hot, burn
Ing sensation Is felt in tho heal and tn;
face Ia flushed and the eyes hloOd-shot The
person should Immediately quit work. re-
tire 20 IL cuol place aud rest III quietne
and If not speedily relieved from sensation
OF heat take tempt bath.
AN attack of sunstroke may be very
sudden and take the form Of delirium, II
which the patient rushos wildly about ant
may attack those around him, or he ma,
become weak and sink TO the ground Us !
in L tainting spell or stupor Loss Of con
sciousness and mental disturbance may
be only partial, Nausea or sickness y
the stomach often precedes tho onset
Commissions may occur
In case of an attack the following treat
ment Is recommended.
Garry the patient into cool ana shaded
, place where there Is plenty of pure, ireal
air
, Strip his clothing to the waist and plac
, him in rccumbcnt position.
Pour cold water Uce water is Ecs) upoi
his head and chest until CONSCIOUSNESS
, returns.
Tho points ut which tho blood may b.
most eifectually cooled arc the wrists. TIN
temples and the ears. because at thes
points it approaches the surface NOR
nearly in considerable quantities. Ice MAJ
bonpplird to tho head and chest and rubbe
over tho body, but If the skin is cold no ic
should he applied. In all cases Of sur
stroke Inc patient should as soon as posi-
Bile, he placed In charge Of q compoten
physician,
"Thc patient should do no mental wor
for some months and should keep fire
from all cxciIemont. Persons who hay
once suffered from. sunstrokG arc liable
second attack. Insanity, in some of ii
!, strGNo
. In heat exhaustion give alcoholic stir
ulants and place the patient in hot bail
|. so as TO raise the bodily temperature