Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-24
WARRING ELEMENTS.
A Great Storm Sweeps the
Atlantic Coast.
Wreck and Ruin Scattered in
Its Wake.
A Terrific Gale Accompanied BY Rain
and Binding Snow.
Many Buildings Wrecked in Washing
tor, Baltimore, Pittsburg and Other
Ctties-The white House
Damaged.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
New York, Nov. 23.-The storm oI
today, which has been so remarkable in
its varied characteristics and far.reach-
ing in the area OF it's sweep, will be re-
corded, especially in the log books OF
the telegraph and telephone companies,
as having equalled If not excelled the
paralysis wrought by the great blizzard
OF 1888. From numerous points come
reports of damage, destruction and
death, and not until the cessation of the
warning elements permits the restora-
tion of telegraphic communication with
points at present inaccessible will the
full extent Of the destruction be known.
TILE WAVE OF DEVASTATION.
Originating near Southern Georgia or
Northern Florida, this wave of devasta-
ton swept northward, bearing down the
almsy wires, swapping off trees and tele-
graph poles and wrecking substantial
buildings Reaching the Alleghanies it
seemed to divide, one part going up
through Eastern Ohio and West Vir-
ginia, toearfy destruction into Western
Pennsylvania and New York, the other
following near the Atlantic coast-line,
through Eastern Virginia, sweeping
with terrific fury upon the capital of
the nation, doing tremendous damage in
that city and even endeavoring on the
way to wreck the White House, that
historic residence of the president of the
United States. Leaving Washington it
rushed through Baltimore, on through
Eastern New York to finally pass away
in the north.
CYCLONES IN THE SOUTH.
Neagef reports continue to be received
Of cyclones to the south and southeast.
At Lawrence, Miss, cyclonic center
formed, passing over the same route as
the one several years ago that destroyed
the towns OF Beauregard and Weston.
One person was killed and several
wounded, besides doing much damage.
From Eastern Ohio and Western
Pennsylvania reports, as yet meager,
outline destruction in every direction,
accurate reports Of which can only be
secured when the storm subsidies.
BADLY CRIPPLED WIRES.
The Associated Press made strenuous
efforts to secure distribution of dis
patches, every wire to the west and
southwest which seemed to promise an
outlet being eagerly seized upon. Some
news, for instance, was handled south
through Baltimore, reaching Chicago
by way OF Atlanta, Chattanooga, Mem
phis and st. Louis; thence being dis
tributed from Chicago to such points
west of Pittsburg as happened to be
fortunate enough to possess workable
wires.
THE STORM AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-A heavy wind
and rainstorm, amounting almost to
hurricane, passed over this city about
noon today, doing great damage to prop
ertv. The walls of the new Metzerott
music hall, in course of construction,
blew down and several persons were
killed and many injured. George White,
tailor, and one Of his sewing women
were taken out dead from an adjoining
building and two others were badly
hart. One of the reservoirs of the Wash
ington Gas company was struck by light
ming and burned. A section of the stone
balustrade around the roof of the White
House was blown down during the storm,
crashing through the roof of the portico
at the eastern entrance to the basement.
A large portion of the portico was de-
stroyed with 1t.
Later-Tonight it is learned that
George White was the only person
killed. The property loss in this city
will reach quarter of million dollars.
points north and south. Harrisburg
and Altoona say the storm was very
severe there.
DAMAGE AT BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 23.-Soon after noon
today wind and rain storm of unusual
intensity struck the city, blowing down
signs and chimneys and doing other
damage. The roof of the oyster-packing
house Of C. s. Maltby was blown off by
the wind, and number of persons work.
ing in the top story were injured, but
none seriously,
AT WHEELING AND VICINITY.
WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. pa ter
rife blizzard passed over the city today,
and rain, snow and wind played havoc.
From points outside the city come re-
ports of considerable damage. At
Moundsville the carriage works were
completely wrecked, and several men
seriously injured. The West End glass
works We're blown down. From other
points news OF more or less damage is
coming in.
DISASTER AT PITTsBURG.
PrrrsBuRa, Nov. 23.--A storm OF great
violence swept over this city this morn
ing, doing great damage and injuring
several persons, one, it is thought,
fatally. From all parts OF Pittsburg and
Allegheny come reports OF damage by
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