Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-07

Washington sweltered yesterday, 1t being
the hottest day of the year, was succeeded
this morning by somewhat cooler condi-
tons. Nature kindly spread her umbrella
over the earth in the shape of masses of
strasus clouds and the fresh wind from the
west which prevailed during the forenoon
did the rest. This afternoon, however. the
lower clouds were waited away to the east
ward. uncovering the sky and giving Old
Sol another opportunity to send his direct
rays upon whiting humanity.
The temperature at no time today reach
ed anywhere near the maximum of 1O3 In
the shade which was reported down town
yesterday. Prof. Edward b. Garriott. the
official forecaster Of the weather bureau.
gave out the cheering information to Star
reporter about noon today that the weather
conditions for the next few days at least
would be more pleasant than they
have been of late. He added that there
would be occasional showers. but between
these showers it would warm up some"
There is no more real hot weather In
sight Just now" the forecaster said. '"rhe
extremely torrid conditions yesterday were
rather general and resulted from the south
erly winds. which caused a stagnated con-
dition of the atmosphere"
Cool at Monuments Base.
The enervating conditions yesterday
caused thousands Of Washingtonians to HE
themselves to suburban places and the
river resorts last night, and as a result
street-car traffic was unusually heavy One
of the coolest places In the city was about
the base of the Washington monument,
and. as on previous occasions during hot
weather. many people sat about or lay In
the grass on the green slopes surrounding
the tall shaft. where the temperature was
decidedly pleasant. For years past this has
been favorite coolfng-of spot during
periods of torridity.
The maximum temperature recorded by
the weather bureau thermometers yester-
day was 93 degrees. as against 103 down.
town. The latter represented the actual
heat which was experienced by pedestrians
and horses. while the official temperature Is
said to represent the actual condition or the
atmosphere, uninfiuenced by heat radiation,
reflection and the like.
An old citizen, when he learned that the
weather bureau thermometers only record
ed % degrees, declared it to be his opinion
that the official instruments must have been
kept on ice. The statement Is made that
there may be thunderstorm tonight which
would give temporary relief. Reports from
several government departments are to the
effect that the clerks and other officials
were unable to do their full allotment of
work yesterday. in some of the rooms
the conditions were somewhat like those in
bakehouse.
Gases of Heat Prostrations.
Several cases OF heat prostration were
ported to the police yesterday afternoon
and today. These reports, however. do not
represent the many persons who were made
I'll by the extremely high temperature and
compelled to go to their homes and In some
instances to bed. Physicians report that
they were called upon to treat many such
cases last night and this morning.
The heat prostrations reported by the po-
L., lie ,f4 Iaxy flor
and in every case medical attention was
necessary.
In addition TO the two which were men,
toned in The Star yesterday, Lee Thomas,
colored. taken to Freedmens Hospital, and
Henry Bell. colored. taken TO Providence
Hospital, three other prostrations oc-
CURED
Charles webber. eishty-five years old of
905 K street. was overcome by the heat
while walking along d street between 9th
and 10th streets about 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. At the Emergency Hospital he
was given treatment.
clerk In the patent office, was overcome
while at his desk. and was conveyed to the
Emergency Hospital.
About O'Clock the ambulance of the
Emergency Hospital was called to the cor
ner of 18th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. to treat a woman overcome with the
heat. After the surgeon administered slim
ulants she was able to proceed ouaher way.
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which he has an office, about IL o'clock
this morning George S. Chase. a lawyer,
was overcome by the heat and fell to
the pavement. Persons in the vicinity
gave hint first aid, and the ambulance
from the Emergency Hospital was called.
At the hospital II was found that Mr..
Chase condition was serious, but that
he would probably recover His wife
was notified and she reached the hospital
short time after Mr.. Chase was taken
there.
overcome by the heat at 14th street and
New York avenue about noon today. He
was removed to his home In q carriage.
Horses Great Sufferers.
Horses have been great sufferers as a re-
suit OF the intense tropical weather that
has prevailed here since Sunday. and the
large number OF mad dogs. or CANNES sup
posed to be SO afflicted. is directly traceabIe
to the great heat wave which overspread
this section of the country.
A horse driven by Luther Elliott OF 221S
9th street was overcome by the heat late
yesterday afternoon while at the corner of
Cold water was used and the animal soon
recovered sufficiently 10 proceed on its way.
Soldiers who saw service in the tropics
during the war with Spain declare that yes
terday about equaled any spell OF heat
they experienced there.
Had there been heavy downpour of
rain, with an ley temperature, late yester-
day afternoon" a Spanish war veteran
said. "the occasion would have been re-
productio OF one of the August days In
Cuba In $685.