New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-06
sERvIcKs IN THE CHURCHES THAT WERE STILL
sAPE-pEvoUT woRsHIPPERs IN THE OPEN
AIn-cosDIrIoN OF PUBLIC BUILD
IsGs-GovERNMENT OFFICERS
THE CITY.
IN THE CITY,

the eartn IN the direction Of Savannah.
SAVANNAH. Sept (Spccian-At 1915 o'clock
tonight another earthquake shock was distinctly
felt here Its degree Of severity was the same as
that of last night. If the shocks continue as &C.
we're as this many more days the effect on build
ings will be dangerous. as each one noticeably
strains brick structures
MACON, Ga, Sept. 5.-A distant shock was felt
here tonight at f00S. Although 1t was not severe
it created considerable anxiety. Women from the
past few days excitement were thrown into con-
sternation.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Sept. 5.-There was a slight shock
this evening at 1O:4O, city time, accompanied By
a low rimbllng noise.
A BRIGHT SUNDAY AMONG THE RUINS.
THE POPULATION OF CHARLES TON ALL ATTEND
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
lBr TELEGRAPH Tribunal
CHARLESTON, Sept. 5.-The people remain in
much the same condition of suspense as that of the
last three days. The occasional shocks which occur
every night, though comparatively unimportant in
their direct effect TO keep the public fears at
full tension and to prevent thousands from return
ing to then reasonably safe houses. Next TO a re-
turn VI INC earthquake tne greatest ureau lS
heavy rain which wond cause the fall of many
buildings weaken others that may possibly be re-
paired. and, than all. bring disease to fully
5000 now sheltered by tents made Of old sheets,
muslin and other thin material. The city authori-
ties and commercial bodies have taken steps look
ing to practical relief tomorrow. The ninety tents
received from the Government have been Judi
ciously distributed. Much surprise and indigna-
tion felt at the cupable neglect of the Government
authorities in not sending tents. Efforts will be
made to obtain the use of the vacant houses on
Sulivans Island and the Secretary of the Navy has
been teegraphed to by Congressman Dibble, who
arrived in Charleston yesterday, to ascertain If
there are any Government vessels which can be
sent to Charleston and used as floating places OF
refuge.
One of the most important duties of the
committee was that providing for the
immediate succor of people who are in
need of food. committee on subsistence was ap-
pointed consisting of Dr. A. B. Rose, E. f. Swee-
gan, George |. Conningham and John Won Oven.
This subcommittee is requested to meet at the
Market Hall at 10 o'clock to morrow morning. An
efer, will be made to furnish provisions immedi-
ateiy to all persons who require them and are not
able to earn subsistence for themselves Those who
are able-bodied and can have work for the
asking will not, of course, receive ra-
tions from the Relief Committee 1t Is
n well known fact that hundreds of brick buildings
In Charleston are in dangerous condition and may
fall at any time while the other hand there are
many houses which are thought to be unsafe. but
in reality are perfectly habitable In response to
request made Saturday, the acting Secretary OF
War. General Drum directed Captain Bixbv, OF the
United States Engineers now stationed at Whining
ton n. c., and Lieutenant Abbott, now stationed at
Of fhupl laafn IN
in relation to unsafe buildings In addition to this.
and in order to procure the services Of the civil on
gineers, Congressman Dibble at the request of tho
Mayor and of the Relief Committee, telegraphed to
ting-Secretary Fairchild, asking whether he
could not in this emergency send engineers from
the Office of the supervising architect at Washing
ton who can assist tho local engineers and city
authorities in examining rapidly the whole OF the
injured buildings so as to determine which Of them
are safe.
The surprising beauty of this morning was in
marked contrast to the scenes which were brought
out IN bold relief by the searching beams OF the
glorious sunlight. The picture of desolation was
complete In all its sad and suggestive features.
The morning broke clear and as fresh ana
fair as if it's rays to illuminate and invlgor-
ate the life of city on some less
solemn and melancholy occasion. There was hardly
q
peaceful and calm as though the grief and sorrow
of the previous days had been things of distant
past. 1t was day of universal prayer. day on
which the stricken people, abandoning their tenn
porary homes of fancied security. went forth into
the House of God to worship Him under the canopy
of His own bea tiful and all-cOverIng dome. There
was something very appropriate In this, as IL ood
had destroyed the temples which men had ouiit
to bring them apart from the glory OF their own
works to adore Him and tremble at His
power in full view Of its most beautiful
and most terrible manifestations. 1t was
relief indeed, to the people of the
oty to meet for the first time with
a common purpose, the never-to-b be-forgotten
scenes of last night The purpose was one that APP
pealed TO every man, woman and child IN the "hoie
city. Charleston therefore. was astir at an early
hour with people Fastening to tier homes from
open air encampments though only for moment
to prepare for the devotions Of the day.
As early as o'clock the streets were filed with
the hum and hustle of humanity, moving
here and there to near or distant
ho mes If houses now can be called
by name so suggestive of peace
and comfort and happiness. 1t was easy to note IN
the faces of the hurrying people that the constant
| and menacing fear which has chilled every hearI
since last tuesday night had given place to the con-
ISOLATION of assuring hope aud returning conndepce'
In fact, that was feature that marked the cou-
duet and bearing to-day of every citizen OF ChareS
ton The people Of all the evangelical denomlna-
tons gathered on the Battery. the beautiful
shady espanade on the south of the city
facing Ashley River. At wraggs Square in the cen
tire of the city, at Hampstead Mall and the
various public squares and at 'hc
Spring Street Methodist Church. one OF inc
few churches that are safe, the addresses were
grave and earnest and Whine and black, ricn aud
poor. bowed down together in kindred sorrow.
The scenes around the Offices of the western
Union aud Southern Telegraph companies SINCE
| last Wednesday have been an.mateo and AT tihes
exciting. The operators aud all other employ os