Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-01

was alarmed. The largest brick building
In the city threatened to fall tumohng 10
the ground. People half crazed were rum
ming around aImessly. Cattle moaned
piteously. Glassware and other articles
were smashed. The shock lasted tutlv
minute. Subsequently three other violent
shocks were experienced. The NEWS cor
respondent felt it unsafe to stay in the
telegraph Office building.
One wooden house was overthrown by
the shock. NegIoes are swarming IN
from the adjoining islands. They report
that the water in the river was violently
agitated, threatening TO swamp thelr
boats. The shocks seem to travel souih-
ward. At this moment a slight tremor OF
the earth is felt. Hundreds OF people are
assembled awaiting further shocks
ATLANTA's WILD EXCITEMENT.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 3l.-This city was
thrown into state OF widest excitement
tonight bv three distinct shocks of earth
quake at O'Clock. They were accompa-
MED by rumbling noise and followed one
another in quick Succession. AT the nrst
shock the people. but few OF whom mad
retired, were frightened, but did not know
TO what TO attribute their strange sensa-
tion, but in almost every instance thought
1t was caused by something run
ming over their houses. Before they
had time to consider the matter
second and much severer shock
was felt windows being ratified and bric-a-
brac and ornaments falling from their
position. From every part OF the city
people rushed wildly from their houses
into the street. Several lodges and pub
lie meetings were in session, and those
present ru shed pell nell into the street.
Many OF the secret society officers plunged
down in full regslIa. The scene at the
negre churches was one or the utmost
confusion. Negroes fell upon their knees
1rOl nr aR4 hat q
Judgment day was at hand. 1t IS re-
ported that several ladies tainted,
and sick persons were hurriedly
taken from their beds. The
chImneys of several buildings smashed
through houses, in several instances with
considerable damage. Specials from all
parts OF Georgia show that the shock
was general in the State and South, but
no serious damage is reported. The peo
pie. however, have never been so gen.
orally frightened. After the first shock
perfect stampede occurred among the
printers OF the Constitution office, all
rushing TO the street from the top OF the
six-story building, and were with diff
Guilty persuaded to return to work.
TEN SHOCKS AT AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 31.-A severe shock OF
earthquake was felt here at O'Clock to-
night followed at intervals by four dis
and the principal thorOughfares are now
flied with frightened people. The town
is Wild with excitement. The shocks con-
ttnue. Signal Officer Williams reports
ten distinct shocks at 9:51, 1852. 1853,
1901, 1917, 1921, 1927, 1929, 1884 and
10:45 O'Clock, seventy-tifth meridian time.
WILD EXCITEMENT AT AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. l, 8 A. M.-The
wildestexcItement and fear prevails here
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filed with families who fear to enter
their homes. Shocks have been
felt as late as O'Clock
this morning. The most exciting scene
occurred in the Chronicle office. Hon.
Patrick Walsh was in conference with
the reportorial and editorial force, when
suddenly the walls OF the building were
seen to move. the floor to trem Die, pictures
moved on the walls, and the very stair
ways moved as the force rushed into the
streets. Every street was full OF terror
stricken women.
No rumbling was percepuble. The
damage, though insignificant, is wide
spread, every house in town reporting
something. In some places walls parted
and numerous chimneys tOppled, but no
loss of life has yet been made known.
Broken arms and wounds in skulls
are reported all around. This
morning the prayerful songs
OF negroes who are holding praise meet
ings on the public thoroughtares are
heard on the morning air. They view
judgment day as approaching and are
preparing to meet their God. Strong men
gave way when the one O'Clock shock
was felt.
VIOLENT AT EASTMAN.
EASTMAN, GA, Aug. 31.-At $3.50
O'Clock tonight a violent earthquake
shock was felt here, causing many 10
leave their houses and great excitement
prevails. No damage is reported.
REYNOLDS EXPERIENCE.
REYNOLDS, GA, Aug. 3I.-An earth
quake was felt here at Q o'clock tonight.
The heavy shock caused great consterna-
ton. Houses trembled and almost fell.
People rushed from their homes scared
almost to death. Negroes quit preaching
and shouting and commenced praying.
sANDERsvILLE's STAMPEDE,
SANDERsvILLE, GA, Aug. 31.-A Sc
we're earthquake shock was felt here to
night causing strong houses to rock and
shake tremendously. The congregation
Of the Baptist church grew alarmed and
rushed out excitedly. Great excitement
prevailed at the time it occurred.
SOLID BUILDINGS swAYING.
THoMAsVILLE.GA. Aug. 31.--At 9:1S:20
O'Clock tonight a distinct shock of earth
AuHkG Us lclt 81 bulb pidCt. lub OSCll-
lation appeared to be from the northeast
towards the southwest. Solid brick
buildings were swayed, while crockery,
pictures, etc, were shaken about consid-
Prably. The streets were rapidly filed
by an excited population. Many clocks
were stopped.
THE SHOCK AT COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS, GA. Aug. 3l.-Shocks of
earthquake were sensibly felt here at $3.50
p'cloc& tonight. People were badly
frightened and many ran from their homes
Into the streets. The shock lasted about
twenty seconds.
THE SHOCK Ar JACKSONVILLE.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 3l.-At $500
O'clock tonight, standard time, this city
was visited by a terrific earthquake
shock, shaking buildings from base to
dome. People rushed frantically from
their houses. The whole town appeared in
the streets. Bottles and jars in stores were
thrown from shelves. People were hurled
from their beds and chairs. The shock
was accompanied along the street by
dull, low rumbling sound like an immense
rolling body. This lasted fully thirty
seconds. No fatal results are reported.
About ten minutes OF 10 O'Clock New
York time another slight shock was ielt.
Advices state that the shock was felt