The Portland daily press., 1891-01-13
a Gale Blowing at Eastpors.

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EAsTPoRT, January 12-The velocity of
the WIND at the signal station here was 45
miles per hour, with the lowest barometer
that has been observed Jor years. The high
est tides since 1869 prevailed, OVERLOOKING
many wharves and doing considerable dam
; ase; pie OF lumber on Biancbatd's steam
MIL wharf went adrift Milliken's Steam
Doat wharf was damaged to the exteDt of
three or four hundred dollars.
Freshet on the Naus atuck.
BIBuINGHAM, Ct, January 12.-In the
Naugatuck valley, the condition of affairs
was nearly as bad as in the HousatOnic The
Ice broke up in the river and overlowed the
banks. The Derby driving park and all
buildings connected with il are submerged,
Inc loss to the railroad company at Bir-
mlngham Is estimated at SIS. 900 to $25, 900.
Boston Pilots Ashore.
LYNN, January 12.-The Boston pilot boat
L. j. Lawlor ran on Lynn beach at 5 80 this
morning Allen Hay, a resident along-shore
went To the rescue with a volunteer boat
crew. and took the crew of the stranded YES
sci ashore. At about O'Clock Boston tug
came out and pulled the Lawlor off undam-
aged.
Bridges Gone In Vermont.
BELLOWS FALLS. VT, January 12.-The
Ice has broken up in Williams and Saxton's
rivers, Jamming In numerous places. They
cannot De cleared because of the firm ice in
the Connecticut. A number OF bridges have
been swept away. The railroad is over
flowed near Gassatts, but trains are not bad
~ delayed.
ST. John Flooded.
ST. JOHN. n; b., January 12->Today's
tide, Is the highest ever known here. aud
much damage has been done. Every wharf
In the city Is covered, the stores on the sOuth
wharf west of Ward street aud all west of
Nelson on the north wharf are flooded to a
depth Of Is or 20 inches.
High Tide at soothbay.
BooTHBAY. HARBoR. January 12.-The
tide mere this noon was the highest ever
known. The damage to wharves and other
Kestral and fleet of 81 coastwise vessels
are in port.
Snow Gone at Calais.
CALAIS, January ia heavy southeast
rain, With high wind, has prevailed over
eastern Maine since last night. The greater
part OF the snow has disappeared. 1t will
PROBABLY interfere with logging operations
somewhat.
Cellars AfIoat In Ellsworth.
ELLSWORTH, January 12.-The tide, aug
mented by the. freshet, Is the highest today
ever known here. Cellars, Easements and
wharves overfowed, and consider able dam
age was done.
ottoe~C StdoiSo Wy iCCs
BIRMINGHAM, Conn. January 12-The
railroad bridge Of the Derby extension, be-
tween ShilltOn and Derby. was partially
carried away yesterday by the Ice fresbet.
The damage is $4,000 TO $4,000.
Camden Saw Mill Flooded.
CAMDEN, January 12.-All the wharves in
this town are covered. Some were two feet
under water, but no damage was done. The
water came TO the top Of the boiler draft
doors in the boiler house of Johnson knights
steam saw and planning mill.
Tidal Wave at MachIas.
MACHIAs, January 12.-The heavy rain
and gale last night was followed by the
highest tidal wave known here. Much dam
age was done to wharf property and bridges.
Canada Snowbound.
MONTREAL, January 12-The worst snow
storm of the season struck Montreal last
night. Traffic is generally impeded by the
snow. All incoming trains are delayed
Notes of Damage.
The central part of New Jersey is flooded
more or less by the storm, and much village
property Is destroyed.
A furious rain storm aud gale prevailed at
the mouth of NarTagansett Bay. Wnarves
were swept at Newport, and the side streets
were washed.