Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-13
SUNDAY NIGHTS QUAKE,
ITS EFFECTS SEvEREsT AT NAPA
AND SONOMA.
The Heaviest Experienced There Since
1969-Walls Cracked, Windows Broken
and Chimneys Sent Crashing Through
the Roofs-A Genuine Twister.

SAN FRANCIsCo, Oct. 1.-THE effects
of the earthquake which visited some
portions of Northern California last
night, seem to have been greatest in
Napa and sonoma valley, where the
shock is described as being the heaviest
since the great quake of 1868. At Napa
and Sonoma walls cracked, chimneys
were demolished, in some instances fall
ing through the roofs, and window glass
was broken. People were reused from
their beds and many passed the night in
the streets. While in some districts but
one or two shocks are reported, eight or
ten occurred at intervals at the towns
named, keeping the inhabitants fully
awake until O'Clock this morning. The
heaviest shock came at 10 80 O'Clock
last night, and lasted from ten to forty
five seconds, according to localities
where noted. The general direction
seemed to be from northeast to south
west. On Palpula ranch, near Sonoma,
which contains a number of warm water
springs, the earthquake caused the
water to gush forth in great quantity.
No injuries to life or limb are reported.
NAPA, CAL, Oct. 12.-Earthquakes
last night set Napa into fever of ex-
element. The first shock came at :i6 ;
it was light. At 1929 came a heavy
shock which lasted forty-six seconds. 1t
had twisting motion from right to left.
Many people ran into the street from
wild fright. Some tainted and all were
greatly exercised, but no fatalities are
reported. Lighter shocks followed dur
ing the entire night. Some say there were
twelve shocks, while others profess hav-
ing counted as high as seventeen. Some
people remained in the street all night.
The damage is not very heavy on any
one building, but in the aggregate is
considerable. Scores OF chimneys are
thrown down or turned three-fourths
around. Many brick buildings are bad
ly cracked, and the wall decorations in
most fine houses are badly damaged.
The insane asylum reports some damage
to walls and towers, but nothing serious.
SAN RAFAEL, Oct. 12.-The most Sc
we're earthquake experienced here for
wears was felt last night at 1925. The
shock, which lasted about twelve sec
onds, was preceded by dull, rumbliDg
noise. Many people sought refuge in
the streets. Two shocks of lesser power
were felt this morning about A O'Clock.
PETALUMA, Oct. 12.-The heaviest
earthquake shock since 1888 was expe-
rienced here last night. The shock was
preceded by light one, and after it
came six or seven other shocks, the last
one about O'Clock, lasting fully nine
seconds.
HEALDsBURG, Oct. 12.-At 10:30 last
evening this section was terribly shaken
up by an earthquake. 1t seemed to be
from northeast to southwest, and lasted
eight seconds. The first and most Sc
we're shock was followed by second and
lighter one. No serious damage result
ed.
SoNoMA, CAL, Oct. 12.-The earth
quake last night damaged the high
school building to such an extent that
| it is considered unsafe for the scholars
and the president has SO notified the
trustees. Many buildings throughout
the valley were damaged.
SAN JOSE, Oct. 12.-The severest
earthquake shock felt here in four years
occurred last night at 1882 O'Clock
The oscillations were north and south,
and lasted forty-fve seconds. A slight
trembling was perceptible for three OF
four minutes.