Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-18
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Notes of the Storm in the City and Coun-
try.
From hvsry Evening of yesterday.
A. terrific northeast storm began 10
rage about midnight last night The
wind blew in sudden, powerful gusts
until daylight, and its force did not
abate through the morning. Considera-
BILE damage has resulted
During the night signs creaked, shut
tiers slammed and banged windows rat
tied and other noises attested the force
of the storm. There was not much rain
during the night, but this morning il
| poured down in torrents.
There was comparatively small
business done in the markets, this morn
ing, and Market street was deserted, ex-
cept by those whose business compelled
them to be out Telephone wires are
down in a number of places, particu-
larly on West Seventh street. Overhead
wires of all kinds swayed and FLASHED
together, interfering with telephone
and telegraphic communication. Elec-
trio light wires sent out showers of
sparks and globules of fire as they
| touched.
Few people had temerity enough to
carry raised umbrella. When they
did not come to grief by having it
blown inside out, they served as sails
and pulled the shoulder out Of straight
| course.
A swinging sign in front Of George
B. Wards plumbing establishment, on
Market street above Tenth, was blown
down and in its descent broke both the
large bulk windows of the store, SILVER
ing the panes Of glass into atoms.
The fastenings Of other signs were
bent, and if the gale continues they will
give way.
One of the large plate glass windows
in the store of w. B. Sharp & Co.,
Fourth and Market streets, which was
cracked nj the top, had several large
pieces blown out by the wind.
Old and rotten awnings suffered Sc
verely, a number being torn from their
fastening or blown into ribbons.
A little trouble from crossed wires
was reported at the telephone exchange,
and few wires are down. Commune
cation with Chester, Philadelphia and
other points has not been affected. The
telegraph companies report little
trouble.
Shipping remained moored securely
10 the wharyes The tide this afternoon
will probably be unusually high and
may flood the wharves.
A tree at Delaware avenue and Lin
coin street was blown down and another
at Eighth and West streets.
The high wind prevented the Third
street bridge from being turned on and
off this morning, the pressure being so
great that the motor could not overcome
it. A tug had to be obtained to assist in
turning the bridge.
The long board fence In front of the
residence of Henry g. Hates, No. 5t5
Washington street, is blown down and
lies along the sidewalk.
The farmers of King street market re-
port the Concord and other roads strewn
with trees and storm debris.
There was quite a sensation this morn
ing at Fourth and Market streets. A
large crowd of citizens and market
people gathered at the corners there
during the height of the storm curiously
watching the steeple of the Second
Baptist Church, which visibly swayed
with the force of the wind.
A Granger mathematician calcu-
lated the extreme variation from
the perpendicular to be from 10 to ID
inches. There was little solicitude, how
ever, as to the safety of the spire. Resi-
dents Of the neighborhood assert they
have noticed the swaying before and
add that the tower and spire are of
most substantial strength. From an
architectural point of view tbs considered
the most beautiful church spire in this
region of the country.
The frame stable belong to Richard
Mcclure, Twenty and Tatnall
streets, lies fiat on the ground, blown
down by the fierce wind. The two
story frame building of Isaac Mullin,
New Castle road, had its roof blown off |
last night. The tin roof of two houses
at Eighth and Adams streets are also
seriously damaged.
In the country the wind has a clean |
sweep and its effect is felt in a greater
degree than in the city. The storm has
extended down through the entire State |
and railroad men report few telegraph |
poles down ON the Delaware, Maryl8nd |
u Virginia railroad.
The winds force was felt to its full |
extent on the Highlands. A tree on the
edge of the b. & 0. cut at Ninth street
was uprooted and it is reported the
trees have been blown down at the Wa
waset Driving Park.
Thomas i. Mousley's stable, rear Of
No. 2101 Market street, was blown
down,
The large sign on the roof of Gregg &
Bowe's carriage factory, Eighth and
Orange streets, was blown off.
The total rainfall for the Is hours
from Il O'clock last night to p. m.
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