New-York tribune., 1907-06-19
TWODEATHS FROM HEAT
.JVarn, Wauc Smitcs he City
Health Department instruction.

IT,. ,,-o,,er has ceased nlasuuerading in the
r.dse of spring manifested yesterday "hoh
the mercury starting at 60 degrees at . d m
climbed gradually 10 the 81 degree mark at P. m
AIorber forccful reminder Of the forecaster" prom
sze that summer had last come 10 stay was the
rspo-t Of two deaths and eight prostrations from
tee: n New YORK and Brooklyn
DEAD.
BRowN James. seaman. SERENITY years ot a No l0l
PIERCE wiam address unknown Overcome on. at Eshta
and 5oth street; died while IN the ambulance
~sy . Eoosevel- Hospital
PROSTRATICEs
CRzAMEE william forty three years old. address un-
and removed to Coney Island Reception Hospital!
William 80 years old No 225 H9p3inson ave
nae oyerooT.e ne lis a. .s @[e, ioniyai Ho @
JTostIated Brighton Beach and removed to the
Coney Island Reception Hospital
MKENHA. Daniel forty old; Of No 825 East 3 55n
boston Road and taken 10 the Lincoln Hospital
POLKA. Leonardo forty years old OF No l446 a eota
10 the Norwegian Hospital.
sc74ADT. Charles twenty-One years Old of No 3 1873
nse8 nS to se Sr2qSh So2ega F9fn aopa IN MS nome
sIIvERMAN. Annie. twenty-five years old. address IN
known; overcome 9th street and fifth avenue
Manhattan. and removed to Mount Sinai Hospital
TURRIA thirty old, OF No 176 West street
Brooklyn; overcome at his home and attended b!
While the temperature kept close TO 50 degrees
throughout the day an almost cool breeze blew IN
occasional gusts in the narrow streets below Park
Row. Nearly all who had looked with suspicion on
the warm spasmodic periods Of the last two months
were sufficiently trusting yesterday TO discard
spring clothing and. the whole there was little
suffering because Of the high temperature
Traffic TO Coney Island by boat and train was un-
usually heavy yesterday and anglers who have
been kept from the fishing banks because OF coIo
weather made up yesterday for lost time
In effort 10 prevent sunstroke ana neat pros
;-rations the Department of Health Issued yester-
day circular stating the cause or prosratlon lls
prevention and treatment Dr. Darlington recon-
mends that In OF prostration an ambulance
and the nearest physician should be sent FOR at
Concerning the cause of sunstroke the circular
saws: .'SJnstroke is caused primarily by excessive
I leat The constant drinking of alcohol even
q single excess is one of the greatest Of the con-
7ributing causes Other contributing or predispos-
Sing causes are ovoreXerton or exhaustion eHcl'e.
1nent loss Of sleep worry. lack Of ventilation or
sleeplng OF living rooms, overeating or the eating
Of indigestible foods. Il is more apt 10 occur
tamonE those whose work exposes them 10 the direct
rays Of the sun. and especially between the hours
of Il a and J. m"
AS a prevention of prostration the circular recon-
TO avoid if possible prolonged exposure to the
suns rays on hot days wear thin clothing IL
obllged work in the sun. wear hght colored'
well ventilated hat with at least an inch OF space
between the top of the head and top of hat Wet
irbe hair at frequent intervals with cold water
Have as much air possible in sleeping rooms
Take baths often. at least once daily. Drink con-
siderable quantities Of cool water mot ice water
for the purpose Of inducing perspiration. Free
perspiration prevents the body from becoming
overheated If feeling Of dizziness, headache
nausea or exhaustion occurs lie down III a sileNS
place and apply cold water head face and neck"
Regarding treatment the circular says; If the
case is one Of sunstToke the skin will be hot and
dry. Remove the patient 10 the nearest shade
Place in a sitting position against tree, wall or
anything that will support the back: loosen col
lar necktie and all tight clothing Pour cold water
over the head and face. ani If very hot rub body
with pieces of fee If the patient is able to swal
low, give cool drinks Of water Do not give alCo
holic stimulants If prostrated by exhaustion and
excessive heat. the person Will be pale and faint
Remove 10 the nearest shade, place the back
with head a level with the body. Loosen all
tight cothpg Rub the hands and feet until cir
cGlation is restored. Battle face and body with
warm water and apply cloths to the latter.
Give hot drinks, tea, coffee. milk OF water