The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-18
THE LAEE THUNDER sTaRM.

Its Effects Long Island ana In New
Jersey-Dcstructiou Of Property-Loss of
INSTRUMENTATION Of Crops.
The thunder storm which swept over this city with
considerable violence on Friday afternoon did not
do much damage In the metropolis, but from the &C
counts given below 1t VIII be observed caused much
damage to property and was attended by loss Of
life:-
The lightning had such an effect upon the tele-
graph wires and the appearances at the various sta.
ton houses during the storm Friday evening that
it impossible to get the particulars Of the effect
of the storm In different sections of the CITY, The
teegraphic apparatus at the F0rty-eighth precinct
rendered perfectly useless and while the storm
was progressing 1t was extremely dangerous to 90
near It, man named James Hawley, who was en-
pl0yed a. a laborer In Greenwood Cemetery, was
killed by lightning. The deceased had quit work
and was on his way home with his shovel on his
shoulder, when 1t Is supposed the shovel attracted
the lightning, which killed him instantly. His body
was removed to the FOrty-eighta precinct station
house, where an inquest was held by Coroner Jones
and verdict In accordance with the facts was rem
dered. The deceased resided in Eighteenth street,
between Third and Fourth avenues, where he leaves
wife and six children in destitute circumstances
The roofs were taken OF number Of houses In
East Brooklyn and landed in the streets.
The roof Of the dwelling OF Major G. Mix, on Gates
avenue, near REID, was blown OF. A two story
was blown down.
A house in course Of erection on the jamaica
plank road was blown down.
two story frame house on McDOugall street,
owned by Mr.. Ecker. was blown down.
two story frame house In course or erection on
Ralph avenue, owned by Mr.. Carter. was blown
down.
ton on Elm street. owned by Dr. Smith, were blown
down.
Lewis owned by Mr.. J. Hacker. was blown down.
The damage to property by the gale will probably
exceed $4,000.
A tornado OF unusual violence visited the eastern
part Of Long Island on Friday afternoon, resulting
in immense damage to the crops and fruit trees. At
GreenpOrt two story frame building, IN course OF
erection was blown to the ground. The damage 10
the building Is estimated at $1,000.
the premises OF Mr. Anders Peterson in Prentice
street, struck. the mud passing down iagstan
and tearing out one end OF the building doing much
damage.
The terrific gale OF Friday afternoon was quite Sc
rious in its effects throughout considerable portion
of New Jersey In reality 1t was 9short, sharp and
decisive" Advces from all sections OF the State go
TO show that 1t occaslOned considerable damage to
property though no loss Of life Is reported Houses
were blown down, trees uprooted and considerable
mown hay scattered for miles around the fields,
where 1t lay in cocks. As matter OF course 1t was
more seriously felt In the country than in the towns,
still the latter by no means escaped It's fury.
by Mr. P. L. Thompson. was ievelled to the ground
Quite number OF trees suffered. Several persons
struck by falling shingles signs, &c, but none
seriously hurt The excursion steamer Sleepy hOi-
low having on board large crowd OF passengers,
was caught in the gale while going through Newark
bay and had her smokestack carried away. There
was Much excitement but nobody hurt. Another
Newark steamer, the Magenta escaped the blow by
turning her head to the wind.
Elizabeth experienced considerable damage also.
The roofs Of houses, large store windows and an
abundance OF trees suffered lady and gentleman
named Harris narrowly escaped serious injury. To-
Reher with their little son they were driving along
Broad street in light wagon, when the '.gust''
caught the vehicle and raised up 80 that its occu
pants were thrown out. The wheels passed over the
lad but OccasiOned no serious injury Mr. Harris was
thrown between the horses feet. The horse stood
rooted to the ground until the driver recovered his
own pedal arrangements. Amid all the disagreeabe
features Of the storm there not few ludicrous
Ones such as ladies valnly striving to keep their
garments properly adjusted. gentlemen flying after
hats, or letting Others 40 the running while they
stood 1t out bravely.
At the village Of MOntclair several large trees were
felled by the wind, and two unfinished buildings
blown down. causing damage to the amount OF
nearly $500.
At Lake View a new building. being erected by
Mr.. Wilkinson, was blown down. Loss about 5000
The loss grain and crops throughout the country
is considerable. The main portion OF the gust passed
to one side OF Paterson, consequently there was no
damage done In that city. Haistones fell larger
than peas.