Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-14
THE SOUTH SIDE.
The Damage--washouts on the Roads
Death Of q Young Lady-A Decision
Affirmed.

The Damage-washouts on the Roads
Death Of q Young Lady-A Decision
Affirmed.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch !
PETERSBURG, August IL, Is IS.
Accounts Of the rain-storm OF Tues.
day and Tuesday night last in the coua.
ties south Of this city confirm the state
ments heretofore made that it was the
most disastrous ever known in that Sec
ton. The greatest severity Of the storm
seems to have been in Greensville coun-
ty, which has been visited by q number
Of unusually heavy rain.falls this sum-
mer. The sudden and unexampled rise
in all the rivers in that section can only
be accounted for on the supposition
that waterspout must have burst in
the northwest part Of the county.
Meherrin river rose very high,
and Three.Creeks was higher than ever
known. before. Yarrell,s mill.dam, on
the latter stream, was washed away,
and the county bridge below the rail-
road bridge was swept off. The At
lantic and Danville railroad on both
sides of this stream was submerged to
a depth of several feet for distance Of
several hundred yards, and the track
was damaged by washing. This road
also suffered by washouts in the vicin-
ity of other streams, and it will be
several days before the damages can
be fully repaired. Superintendent Gee
has now a full force at work along the
line.
The fast-mail train coming north on
Wednesday morning ran into wash
out just beyond ree-Creeks, causing
the derailment Of one passenger-coach.
No damage was done, though the pas
seDgers were considerably shaken up.
The through-freight trains, south and
north, bad previously passed the place
of the washout, and it was the latter
which was wrecked by plunging
into Otter-Dam creek, with the
loss of two lives, particulars Of
which have appeared in the Dispatch.
Though the Petersburg was washed at
various points, the damage at Otter
Dam was Of the most serious conse-
quence. Engineer Wood escaped from
bis engine through the cab-window
and went down, calling on his fireman,
Henderson Harrell, to save himself.
Engineer Woods escape was q remark
able one. He fell into the surging
waters, amidst the debris OF broken
cars and lumber with which they
were loaded, and was found two
hundred yards down the swamp
sitting upon fiat car. His wounds
are about the head, face, and breast,
and, while painful, are not regarded as
dangerous. Section. Master Tunstall
swan two hundred yards to his rescue
an act which entities him to all
praise. Mr.. Wood is recovering under
the kind treatment he has received, and,
it is hoped, will soon be well. The
body Of Charles Jones (colored) was
found some distance below the bridge,
end was delivered to his family, at Bel
field, for burial. The body of Hender-
ron HarIell, the fireman, was recovered
yesterday.
The authorities of the road have
shown the most commendable energy
in repairing all damages, and trains are
running through to-day.
Citizens from down the line Of the
Norfolk and Western road report very
heavy fall of rain yesterday afternoon.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The body Of Miss Lou Littleton,
daughter of Rev. Oscar Littleton, OF
this city, was taken down to Ports
mouth to-day for interment. The de-
ceased was about fifteen years Of age,
highly accomplished for her years, and
of most lovable disposition.
Captain John R. Patterson, our new
postmaster, qualified for his office yes
terdsy, giving an approved bond.
1t is understood that he has appointed
Mr.. William A. Madison as his assist
ant, and that he will take charge of the
office within the next day OF two.
The only case of interest at Prince
George Courthouse yesterday was that
of an appeal by colored citizen of the
county from the decision of magis-
trate. The accused had been adjudged
guilty of cruelty to a neighbours COW,
and was fined $50 by the justice. The
County Court affirmed the decision.
1t is stated that the work of building
the handsome new depot of the Nor
folk and Western railroad. in this city,
will be commenced next week and
pushed forward to early completion.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Senator William L. Gaines, Of Not
toway. was in the city to-day. He
went down to Prince George court yes
terday to look after the Republican
delegation from that county. Since his
determination to enter the field for the
congressional nomination he has been
personally active, and so have his
friends. and it is claimed that nc will
come into the Convention with much
strength, but whether with enough to
bear of the prize remains TO be seen.
Senator Gaines himself is very conf
dent Of the nomination.
Miss Hester Leayenworth is spending
the month ofAugust at Mount Monaga,
y. Y.
Miss Mary Ellen Wbyte, who has
been visiting friends at Norfolk, has
returned home.
MIR. Cary W. Jones and wife have
gone TO the Yellow Sulphur Springs for
a stay Of several weeks.
Mir. John b. Eye, an old citizen and
wall.known publisher, is seriously ILL.,
ROBIN ADAIR.