The Portland daily press., 1893-02-21

the terrible tornado of 1890 was about TO
be enacted, fortified themselves as best
they could and waited nervously Tor the
worst. Fortunately, however, the Wlnd
abated and all fears of cyclone were al
layed. The wind worked havoc in ex-
posed places about the city, where signs
were blown down, window glass shatter-
ed and telephone and telegraph wires
prostrated. The storm paralyzed traffic
on the railroads, and all trains running
into this city were late.
Fifteen Inches of Snow at Livermore Falls
LIvERMoRE FALLS, Me-, Feb. 20.-The
worst blizzard for several years is raging
here. About fifteen inches of snow have
fallen and the roadsssare all blockaded.
A Dangerous Coast.
HIGHLAND LIGHT. Mass, February 20.
The worst blizzard for years has ragged
here to-day. Any vessel caught off this
coast will be driven to the Gulf Stream.
Tonight the storm showed no signs OF
abating at dark. Mercury seven degrees
above zero.
Blowing a Perfect Gale.
CoNToococK, N. H., February 20.-
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commenced at an early hour Sunday
morning and still continues Over foot
of snow has f lien, the wind blowing a
perfect gale. Trains are stalled and all
traffic on the high ways suspended.
Wreck of the Reliance.
PROVIDENCE, February 20.-The barge
Reliance, Captain Remington, was
wrecked on the west shore Of Block ISL
and this noon. The vessel left Philadel-
phia four days ago for Boston, with 400
tons of coal. She belonged to the Read
ing Railroad Company, and was valued
at $25,, 100. She is a total loss. The cap
tain and three men were drowned.
Harbor Filled with Coasting Vessels.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., February 20.-
The northwesterly storm which visited
this city today was the worst for many
years A strong high wind prevails and
the snow is badly drifted. A heavy sea,
prevails. The harbor is filled with
coasting vessels. So far no marine dis
asters are reported. Railroad traffic was
badly delayed throughout the day. The
electric light and telephone wires suf-
fered and many are down.
The Easterbrook Ashore.
BEAUFORT, N. c., February 20.-The
American schooner Easterbrook went
ashore IA miles north of the capes.
Central Vermont showed In.
BARRE, vt, February 20.-Today was
the worst in this section for five years.
A heavy blizzard struck here last night.
Snow drifts many feet deep are reported
throughout central Vermont. No trains
on the Barre railroad are run to the quar-
ries today. The quarrymen are unable
to work. The highways are impossible.
The snow is many feet high in the main
Washington heights has blown 30 miles
an hour. The wind is increasing in
velocity every hour.
In Haverhill.
HAvERHILL, Mass, February 20.-The
storm here today was the rzOst severe
experienced in this section for many
years. Traffic on street railways was
badly interrupted.
impossible Highways.
BRADFORD, ", February 20.-This is
the worst storm for years. Fifteen inches
been piled into drifts by the wind. The
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ness blocked.
A Howling Gale in Newport.
NEWPORT, R. l., February 20.-A howl
ing gale prevailed here all day. It ap-
pears to be veering more to the north. It
is growing colder. Shipping in the har-
Dor finds it impossible to hold anchorage.
The wind is from the wrong quarter to
cause anxiety over coastwise shipping.
1t Closed the Schools.
KEENE, N. H., February 20.-The
worst blizzard since March, 1888, has
ragged since last evening with zero
temperature. Business is largely inter-
rupted and schools suspended.
Over the Water, Too.
LONDON, February 20.-A fishing boat
went down with nine occupants to-day
in the storm off Banff on the Scotch
coast.
Fishing boats Charlotte and Jessie
foundered in the storm off Wick this af-
ternoon. All 19 men in the boats were
drowned
A terrific storm has swept the north
east coast Of Scotland since early this
morning. Sleet, rain and occasionally
hail has fallen along the whole north
eastern coast.
Much wreckage has drifted ashore.
Reports of small losses of life at various
points are received hourly.
Schooner Ireland in Trouble.
CHATHAM, Mass, February 20.-The
coast guard is patrolling the coast. The
schooner Amelia G., Ireland is dragging
her anchor and in trouble.
CABINET COMPLETED.