New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-15
SEVERE LIGHTNING BOLTS
CRASHES DURING THE THUNDERSTORM
REMARKABLE JUNE wEATHER-HoUSES N
BROOKLYN STRUCK.

BROOKLYN STRUCK.
The constant downpour of rain during the last
few days, and the rapid falling Of the mercury
from s4 and 81 to 55 degrees, has forced the
weather into considerable prominence ex-
citing topic of conversation. The rain and thun-
der storm which began about 10 80 on Friday
night lacked few degrees OF heat to be equal
to the storms experienced in the tropics Such
chilly days as Thursday and Friday almost
phenomenal at this season Of the year, especially
after the sweltering heat which ushered in the
rosy month of June. The mist and drizzling rain
of Thursday was enough to make persons OF
nervous temperament contemplate suicide II re-
quired the fofttude of Londoner Manchestef
man, accustomed to the vagaries OF the weather.
to accept such substitute for June sunshine
without bad language.
At s o'clock yesterday morning the weather, ac-
cording to information received az the Signal
Service Bureau, generally showery through
out the New Englan States and Canada, but
was warmer than on Thursday and Friday in the
centre of the country and cooler in the States
west of Kansas. The temperature in New-Yorh
62 Boston "a, Philadelphia 20, Chicago SO.
st. Louis IS and New-Orleans IS. The lowest
point reached was 40, in Fort Washake, Wyo-
ming, and the highest point was 81 in Jupiter.
top end of the thermometer Everything at noon
looked if yesterday was going to be fair day,
cloudy with little sunshine. but rain. Tha
mercury rose "a little, and the baseball cranks and
holiday seekers began TO hope for clear after|
noon Then the clouds lowered again, and down
it came. The umbrella and waterproof coat
makers are Jubiant. Everybody else, including
the farmers who getting too much of it, Is
sad Sergeant Dunn said that within the last
twenty-four hours .75 OF an inch of water has
fallen, and within the preceding two days .74s
which is unprecedented for the month Of June!
Last Sunday and Thursday were the two coldest
days known for many years at this season, the
ury sinking to 5j; people with rheumatism
quaked and spring oyercoats we're in order. The
forecasts to-day are Tor clear weather, with an
increase in the temperature but no brilliant lite
giving sunshine.
The vivid lightning and heavy thunder in the
early moring hours yesterday created much ex-
citement among nervous people in Brooklyn, some
of whom declared that they noticed distinctly
sulphurous smell in the atmosphere. The blind'
ing light and heavy peals effectually prevented
many persons from sleeping. The heaviest part
of the storm passed over the upper end of the
city. A brilliant flash and almost smultaneous
peal of thunder. about l a. m. reused the resi-
dents of the Eighteenth Ward. and nearly every
one waited developments believing that his hOusa
had been struck. But ii was not until after
daylight that Stephen Lorenz, who occupies a
frame house at No. 30 Woodbine-st, found that
some of the shingles had been ripped of and the
siding splintered by the electric fluid. The wood
was not set on fire. or. if it was. the heavy rain
Immediately eXinguished the flames The in
mates, consisting of Mr.. Lorenz and his family.
felt severe shock, but not seriously
harmed. The damage to the house, owned BY
John Ross. was estimated not to exceed $50.
In the height of the shower the families oc-
cupying large tenement house at No. $50 Clas-
son-ave were awakened by the roar of the thun-
der following close upon the blaze of lightning
and the sound OF bricks raining upon the roof
made them fear a terrible calamity. A number
of persons in panic rushed out into the hall
ways and were preparing TO escape when the
noise ceased and they returned to their beds.
The lightning had struck the chimney and de-
uloshed it, No other damage was done. Mrs.
Ca.narine Walsh, OF No. ia First Place, is the
owner.
About 80 a. III. the fire bells of Flatbush
reused the hose and hook and ladder companies
of the town and they went through the mud ior
two or three miles To lire in Hunter Flv Road.
near the eastern borders of the town The light
BY the time the 1remen arrived the ram had
aided the occupants in eXtlnguishlng the flames.
| lie damage was ABOUT SgbU.
The heavy rain did some damage IN the hooded
districts" OF Brooklyn, and number OF cellars
had to be pumped out yesterday morning.
The two-story dweng-hou at No. 294 Canal
St. Stapleton, 5 l., owned and occupied by Mrs.
Sidney IIenston and her two sons. was struck Dy
lightning during the severe storm yesterday
morning The lightning bolt struck between the
two windows of Mrs. lIcnstons bedroom. knock
ing two large holes in the floor and burning net
clothing. She had narrow escape from being
killed and was stunned and badly cut about the
face and arms by the falling plaster from Ilo
ceiling. The house fortunately did not take nre.
An electric bolt struck the steeple or tho
Wickliif Presbyterian Church, in Thlrteenth-ave,
Newark The bolt ran down the steepe and spent
it's force in the yestbue, where some damage wat
done Some stone was knocked OIL the steeplc
boards were torn away and the WOODWORK wat
>corched. The church Is new one, recently
dedicated. Lightning also tore away part o'
the cupola of the Hilton Church. and ten tele-
phone wires burned ont. go
The tall chimney of the DI\Cn truClble Work.
n Railroad-ave., Jersey Guy. was struck by light
ming and seriously damaged The lightning
truck the top of the chimney and knocked thu
an Off No other damage was done. The Mont
,omcry-st. car which left the Terry AT l2:la
M had lively experience. As II was passing
IAN Worst Park with about twelve passengers and
he driver and conductor. there was a vivid flash
# lightning which seemed TO 60 through the car.
( was attended BY a cracking noise and the
ights of the ear were eNtnguished. The pas
engers were greatly frightened and one woman
ainted but speedily recovered. The conductor
nd driver both felt the shock and Thought their
ast hour had arrived. The remainder of the trip
vas made in fear and trembling.
There was much damage done IN the eiectrio
ight station M Orange. y. j., by the burning ouS
f the connections the lightning arresters being
Unable to carry of the heavy charges, Inc cl,y
ire alarm system was bldly damaged throush ~ns
,urning out of the alarm boxes