The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
STRICKEN CHARLESTON.
Further Particulars of the Great
Earthquake.

from points in South Carolina, ranging
from the extreme northwest to the sea coast
report severe shocks, with more or less
damage to property, though without loss of
life. so far as known. In Orangeburg the
people became so much alarmed that many
moved to Columbia.
As the details of the calamity in this city
are gathered its effects become more and
more alarming. 1t is feared also much dis
tress will prevail, as by far the large. part
Of those whose property has been wrecked
or seriously damaged belong to the poorer
classes. The people are as cheerful as pos
sible under the terrible circumstances and
trying to restore order out of chaos. The
aggregate loss is expected to reach SS.0O0,-
600. The wharves, warehouses and busi-
ness facilities of the city generally a-e un-
affected by the catastrophe, and Charleston
is as ready as ever for the transaction OF
business.
The official total of deaths is thirty-three;
the wounded will probably number 100.
Business is still suspended, the whole at
tentiOn of the people being given to prOvid-
ing for refuge and making their residences
safe. Bricklayers have advanced their
rates to Sc per day. The city council will
probably meet tomorrow to provide meas
ureS for relieving tile poor. Expressions OF
gratitude are heard OIL all sides for assist
ance offered TO Charleston, of which the suf
fering people will gladly avail themselves
There were shocks last night at $50, IL 80
and a. III. All were light.
CONFIDENCE Is GRADUALLY RETURNING,
but much apprehension Is still felt The
last earthquake shock was experienced here
at IL: is last night since which time there
has been no vibrations. The people
are just beginning to pick up courage to
come out. Efforts are being made to clear
paths through the streets for the passage OF
vehicles and pedestrians, and the city once
more begins 10 show some signs of life.
For two long days and nights OF
horror women and children have been camp
ing out in the parks and squares. The earth
quake swept over the city like blast of de-
structicn and Charleston is laid low in the
dust. 1t is impossible to give any correct
estimate of the loss of life and property fol-
the two days and nights. The people have
done nothing but huddle on the squares,
small detached relief parties going TO dig
out the dead or to succor the wounded.
KILLED.
The following is the official list of those
killed by the earthquake or who have died
from their injuries:
White-Peter Powers, Mrs. C. Barber,
Ainsley H., Robson. Robert Alexander,
Charles Albrecht. b. p. Meynarde, Pat
rick Lynch, Annie TOrck, Mrs. Rachael
AhrenS, GoIdie AhrenS.
ColOred-Thomas Nilsson, William DOar
Annie Clover, Il. Wyer, William Grant, Alex
ander Miller, Joseph RodOff, Hannah Qualls,
Mary Barnwell, Maria Pinkney, James
Brown, Angelic Davds, Eugenie Roberts,
Robert Rodoff, Grace Fleming, Rosa Siur-
ray, Oliver MickeIby, John Cook, Clarissa
Serronds. Hannah Harris, Sarah Middleton,
Rebecca Ward.
TAXING DETAILS.
The people are gradually taking account
of the details of the injury worked by the
earthquake, and the list of damages tC
property is startling. A limited section in
the south of the city is sample of the
whole. Standing at the pOst-Otfice and
looking west an almost impossible road
way OF debris meets the eye. The building
of the Chamber of Commerce is badly
damaged, a portion of the south and east
walls having been thrown down by the
violence of the shock, and the building
of Walker, Evans & BOgswelI has also
suffered, while tile heavy granite
slabs which formed lhe parapet of the NelCs
and Courier building, lie on the sidewalk,
leaving the slate roof and portion of the
attic floor exposed. Almost the entire
front of the building occupied by Myers
cigar store and Smiths stencil establish
ment is torn out, leaving the upper floors
exposed. The Plenge building at the corner
of Church street was badly damaged. Most
of the buildings on the street are more or
less damaged, hut
THE VIOLENCE OF THE EARTHQUAKE
is most perceptibie ut the historic interSec-
ton of Broadway ana meeting streets. The
police station is most complete wreck.
The upper edge of the wall has been torn
down, and that of the north wall has fallen
on the roof of the porch. carrying it away
and leaving only the large fluted pillars
standing.
The worst work in the locality, however,
is ST. Michaefs Church, which seems
TO BE DOOMED TO DESTRUCTION.
The steepie, the repair OF which had Just
been completed, seems to be intact, but it is
out of plumb and is in mOmentary danger
of falling. The massive porch has been
wrecked from the body of the church and
the building has been cracked in four
places.
SUMNERVILLE DESTROYED
COLUMBIA, 5. c., Sept. 2.-NeArlv 900
refugees have arrived here from Summer
vile, near Charleston. AS soon as the
train reached Columbia a committee OF
citizens, beaded by Ex-Governor Thomp-
son, went down and rendered them the
hospitalites cf the city. Only a
few could be induced to disembark from
the cars. They are an intensely affrighted
looking people. They express the utmost
terror when talking about the devastation
of their town. 1t seems from the state
ments of Colonel Gray and others that
SummerviIle WAS really the center of the
disturbance. The town suffered even more
severely than did Charleston. The town is
depoDulated, because there are not half a
dozen dwelling houses habiiated. Colonel
Walker describes graphically the ravages of
the subterranean cyclone. The phenomena
that it is of volcanic origin. Near the viii
lage and right i'm the street immense fissures
are to be seen. One of them is sixty yards
long. From the cracks is emitted a hot
fluid of sulphurOus smell. These singular
phenomena have filled with the greatest
terror the peaceable citizens, who are flock |
ing to the up country for safety. Many of |
them have lost their possessions by the |
and can never be induced again |
10 return to Summervlle.
Fiend in Prison.
JOLIET, ILL.,, Sept 3.-Mike Mooney,