Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-03

The town of Point of Rocks was almost
completely under water, and men were
rowing around 10 boats looking into the
second-story windows of the houses.
The long trestle work and platform of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company at
Harper's Ferry, have either been carried
away or badly Injured. at an early hour
yesterday house was seen coming rapidly
down the stream. Upon its roof were three
men. Just es the building struck the bridge
the men made grab for the flooring, but
unfortunately missed their hold and went
down into the water end were drowned.
THE MAILS.
The mails from this city for the north
were cent to Washington this morning for
the first time since Saturday and an.
other mail was sent of this evening They
were sent by the ferry boats At l O'Clock
this evening the frat mail from the North
to reach this city since Saturday evening
arrived here via the ferry boats. No sr-
engagements have yet been made for the
southern mails.
Many persor q went from here yesterday to SEQ
the destruction done by the flood. Those going to
SEQ the Long bridge went by way of the turnpike
climbing over the arches at Four-mile run, and
then taking the canal tow path. From within
fJw feet of tho structure the water covered the
entire country almost back to Fort Runyon
Jackson City was submerged and only the upper
portion of tho old hotel could be seen. The bridge
was partially covered with water and against 1t
were several vessels, quantities of debris &c. The
north end ofthe bridge could not be seen and the
new made ground on the flats was under water, II
not washed away. AT Fort Runyon the water
surrounded many of the houses and al through
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and the bridges damaged. Many persons also WIS.,
tied theAqueduct bridge and witnessed the terrible
force of The water from that commanding eleva-
ton. Battery Rogers was crowded during the
evening with spectators watching tho river and
the hundreds of small boats engaged in securing
timber &c which WAS being carried down by the
rapid current.
The waters having reccded, travel on Hunting
Creek bridge was resumed this morning without
difficulty and many country people camo to tins
city to ~ from lower Fairfax.
The records of the Anaostau Boat Club, which
were lostby the destruction ofthc clubs house III
Washington, were recovered yesterday as they
foated down the river i'll box. They will be
returned to the club
Thoro were twenty.onc washes between this
city and Manassas.
The wharf at Shepherds was badly damaged as
was also tho railroad track from the wharf for
considerable distance.
The Western Union Telegraph Company have
re.establishcd communication in every direction,
though all of their wires are not up.
The water was so high at Fonr Mile run that it
reached the top of the lower arches.
Passengers who reached here from the lower
river say the whole country is Hooded and that
the current in the river extends almost to its
mouth.
The rail road officials bought all tho available
lumber fIom tho lumber dealers yesterday and
much of that which was brought ashore by those
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FIRE Shortly before o'clock yesterday
morning fire was discovered issuing from the
freight shed on the wharf of Messrs. F. A.
Reed 81 Co, between King and Prince
streets. An alarm was at once sounded and
the fire department promptly responded,
but the attempt to save the building was
futile. At the time of the fire the river was
up several feet above the wharf and the fire.
men had to wade through the water up to
their waists. but this did not prevent them
from making every effort to eXtinguish the
flames. The cause of the fire Is not known,
though some think 1t resulted from half
barrel OF lime which had been left in the
house The house at the time contained but
little freight, hut that was entirely destroy
ed. The wharf WAS not damaged by fire as
it was under water. The building was in
sured In the Alexandria Company for $500.
The firemen relate many amusing incidents
OF their Efforts to reach the flames through
the high water.
COUNTY CoURT.-Judqe d NJ Chichester
presiding All the county officers qualified
and were bonded.
John A. Baker VS.. W. B. Brockett debt
Judgment for plaintiff.
Com. VS.. James Peverille; malicious tres.
pass Oh appeal from justice; warrant
quasbed.
Petition of G. N. Seagmuler ct ais, for
new road evidence heard, damages assess.
ed and order granted
Two hundred dollars was allowed to re
pair damages caused by the freshet to roads
and bridges in Arlington District; and 800
for the same purpose in Jefferson District.
A bridge was ordered built over Four
Mile run at Wilson's Crossing, end also at
Carlin's Springs, mott cost over $500 each.
PoLIcR REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
and mild with neither prisoners nor dodgers
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Hugh Strider, arrested for being drunk
and dsorderly, was fined 81 80.
Robert Grady, for gambling, was fined
800
Jos. Smith, for shooting pistol in the
city limits was fined 81 and required to give
bond OF 800 to keep he peace.
Sandy Mason, colored, charged with being
drunk and dsorderly, was dismissed as was
aso Dan Mason, charged with interfering
with an officer in the discharge OF his duty.
SUDDEN DEATH-David Jones, n well
known coIored man of this city, who was
formerly employed in the market by VIM.
Gray, butcher, hut who more recently has
been in thu employ of MIR. l.. W. Corbett,
dropped dead early yesterday evening
while standing Oh the platform of the local
depot. His death was caused By heart dis.
ease.
PERSONAL "A Leesbnrg letter says
"Mr. Carroll Ashby was in town last week
for one night only. The engine breaking
down at Farewell, Mr.. Ashby entered on
foot nothing daunted by the walk of FIVE
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