The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-09-03
The Earthquake in Other Places.

Columbia, Aug. 3l.--The reporters of the Req
fstr were in attendance on a public meeting
at the Court House, which wss filled with the
democracy OF the city. Several speakers had
suaressea the audience, and Mr.. Ben. Abney
was on tho stand in the midst of an impassion ed
speech, when rumbling sound was heard,
wnich was mistaken by some as the beginning
ofapplause near the front door of the court
room, and others concluded that il was the pre.
monition OF a cyclone. All doubt was Quickly
dispeued, however, for in less time than il
taxes TO tell 1t the massive building began IN
sway and tremble, and o scene of wild terror
ensued, which beggars description. Every one
quickly realized that it was an eartbouake
shock, aud as no one had ever experienced one
OF such duration and severity, q panic seized the
whole assembly. Men, women and children
were huddied together in groups on the side
walks, tremoingly telling their experience or
listening with scarcely suppressed anxiety to
the recital and in mortal dread Of the reour.
renee. These fears proved not groundless for
short time after the first shock the ominous
sound was caught by the quick ear, and imme-
diately another shock of minutes duration
spread fresh condemnation and caused n general
rush,
The effect Of the earthquake wa, visible over
the whole city. Bottles in the drug stores and
saloons fell from the shelves by hundreds. The
prescription counter at DIR. w. G. Fishers druo
store was wrecked, and bottles were thrown
from the shelves throughout the store. The
doors OF the building swung open.
Augusta, August 3l.--A severe shock of earth.
quake was felt here at 0 o'clock tonight, fol-
lowed at intervals by four distinct jars. People
rushed into the streets, and the principal thor
oughfares are now illed with frightened people.
Raleigh, n. c., August 3l.-Earthouake
shocks were felt here tonight, beginning at
800 and continuing nearly six minutes. Build
ings rocked and walls cracked, floors broke
ioose from their supports, chimneys fell md
lamps were overturned.
Charlotte, N. c., August 3l.-A severe shock
OF earthquake felt here ut 1915 p. NJ.
Several ohimneys we're demolished and the
greatest excitement prevailed.
Washington, August 3l.-At 0.55 tonight n
very decided vibration Of the earth was felt in
Washington, and in q few minutes adyices
began to arrive that the disturbance covered
almost the entire country. Two shocks oc-
Cured, the second shock being of longer dura-
ton aud more severe than the first, and few
seconds later. II was felt in all parts of the
city and created considerable CONSERVATION.
New York, August 31.-A very perceptible
earthquake shock, lasting about ten seconds,
was experienced here at 9.57 this evening.
Memphis, August IA violent shock of
earthquake was experienced here at $3.50 to.
night. Its motion was from North to South,
and lasted fully ten seconds. II had a rapid
oscillating movement Great CONSERVATION
was felt.
Montgomery, Ala, August 31.-At 8.45 p.
NJ, shock of earthquake was perceptibly felt
in this city. Its direction seemed to be from
East to West The motion was felt in the best
constructed buildings of the city, and lasted
several seconds.
Cincinnati, August 31.-At 016, city time, q
slight shock Of earthquake was felt here The
printers in the Sun Office started to run down
stairs thinking the building was falling.
Selma, Ala, August 31.-A distinct shock of
earthquake was felt here to night o. o'clock.
Buildings of more than one story rocked back
and forth and the inmates rushed wildly into
the streets. No actual damage was done.
Knoxville, Tenn, August 3l.-A severe
shock of earthquake passed over this city at
S.64 P. m, rattliug glass and driving people
from houses. A second shock was felt at 9.O3
and third shock at 9.07,, in the direction OF
East to West.