The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-09-09

lessor W. /. MCGEE, Of the United States
geological survey, went to SummerVtlle
on Friday 70 investigate the immediate
causes OF the recent earthquake. He
stopped ct Ten Mile hill station, around
which the earthquake was particularly
active. and paid special attention to the
matter which was thrown up
nom the crAters, which are
numerous throughout the belt
Of country extending from DIshers,
about four miles from Ten Nile hf1l,
north and south and likewise east and
west for an indefinite distance along the
sea coast. Prof. McGee collected speci-
mems Of the sOII and mud which had
been thrown up, and samples Of the
water which flowed from the assures,
taking particular note Of the eruptions
on the farm Of CHARLES EAls, the largest
OF which IL about sixteen feet square
and sixteen feet deep. At Summerville
Prof. MCGEE continued 70 investigate and
talked freely with gentlemen there. One
Of these gives the News and Courier Q
sketch Of Prof. McGee's statements.
The professor said that the ornamental
work and gingerbread work in Charles
ton was in many instances out Of propor-
ton to the size Of the buildings, and
these parts would be apt to fall and carry
away portions OF the general structure.
He said that when he left Washington he
thought that he would have very little
difficulty In determining the
approximate cause Of the earthquake, but
confessed to have been much puzzled by
his observations. Contrary to expectA-
lions he found that the assures were not
uniform in their direction. Some ex.
tended from north to south, others from
east to west, and On this account he
declaration. He did, however, give the
opinion that the shocks were the result
Of land slides. By the term local he
does not mean the shakes can be traced to
any particular plece-at Summervflle,
Charleston or elseWhere-and that there
was no connection between the shakes
and the supposed violence OF the action.
His impression Is that the area covered
BY the land slide theory has been from
forty to one hundred miles under the
bed Of the sea. He was confident, more
over, that the worst was
past. This statement was made
prior to the shock at IL
O'Clock last night. He left Summer
Vile this evening for the phosphate dis
trict, where he win continue his obser-
vations. Prof. McGee's remarks have
had an excellent effect. Up TO yesterday
about 900 people, or one-third Of the
whole population, had left Summerville,
but 1t Is expected that Prof. HcGee's
statement viii stop any further exodus.
Mr.. Samuel Hammond, who was re-
ported 90 dangerously injured and dy-
ing, is now doing well. His leg, how
ever, IL fractured and he has many
severe Contusionss The feeling to-day
Is decidedly more cheerful, and better
tone naturally pervades the community.
The W0rkmen are ct work upon the in
juHed buildings. putting them In order
and as much as possible Is being done to
protect the interiors from the rains which
are expected. Another element which
increases confidence is the organic alton
to-day Of strong relief committee which
will take entire charge Of food, clothing
and quarters as far as necessary for those
who have suffered by the earthquake: A
considerable number Of tents have
been received from the government and
others are expected tomorrow. The
orphan home, aims house and both
Catholic orphan asylums have been pro-
vided with sufficient shelter. An en-
campment for other refugees, in military
style, is now being formed on the south
battery. There will be an encampment
for colored refugees on Marion square.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Sept. AT $50 p.
N. tonight another shock was felt here.
While NOT severe it was everywhere per-
ceptible, and people rushed from houses
and stores. Hundreds Of people are
again spending the night out Of doors.
At $3.50 tonight another shock OF
about five seconds DURATION the first of
the day, startled the shook up people. It
was not nearly as severe as the aAock OF
last night.
CoL0MBIA, 8. c., Sept. 4.-Another
distinct shock was felt here tonight at
9:27, the vibrations continuing about
fifteen seconds.
ST.. LOUIS, Sep. 4.-Ascalon commGn-
dry No. Is. Knights Templar, tonight
telegrAphed the grand commander at
Savannah to draw on it for 800 for the
relief Of suffering knights In Charleston.
This IL the first Contribution from Mis-
souri,.
RALEIGH, n. O., Sept. A special
dispatch to the News and Observer to-
night says that news has been received at
Asheville tonight from Mitchell county
to the effect that the earthquake phe0O-
mena was very startling In the mountains
in the vicinity Of the pinnacle OF Black
mountain. The subterrRne6n rumblings
were Tremendous and continued fifteen
minutes. Immense rocks were moved
from their beds and hurled down the
mountain side into the valleys. The
people fed from their houses into the
woods.
CHARLESTON, s. @, Sept. AT least
$50, 600 in cash has been received for the
sufferers and the indications are that sew
eral times that amount would be for
warded. City Assessor Kelly says that
the loss win reach SIC, 000, 900. The tax
able property aggregates $4,000, eco.
As the greater portion OF the
property was inherited by old
families who have no surplus
means It IL believed that only portion
viii be rebuilt. All day there has been .
constant rattle and roar Of falling
buildings and old material. Scores OF
buildings are being torn down by the
owners as G measure OF safety.
The total loss at Summerville Is esd
mated at $500, goo.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Sept. 1.-Two slight
shocks were felt tonight. One at 6: 36
and one at 9:0Q Pm.