New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
MANY STATES SHAKEN.
AN EARTHQUAKE SHOCK IN TIE AISSIS-
SIPPI VALLEY.
PEOPLE wAKENED FROM SLEEP AND RUSH TER
RIFIED INTO THE sTREETs-coMPoI-
TORS FLY FROM THEIR CASES
BRICK BUILDINGS DAMAGED.

| BRICK BUILDINGS DAMAGED.
Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 27.-A slight shock OF
earthquake was felt in this city and vicinity about
0 80 last night the disturbance lasting two OF
three seconds The shock was felt at Nashville
and Louisville
Springfield, ILL.,, Sept 27.-An earthquake shock
was distinctly felt at 10 so last night through
this city Windows ratified violently and the
| Circuit Court in session was temporarily inter
rupted. Reports from Jacksonville. Taylorvillc,
Decatur and Mt Pulaski state that the shock was
felt in those places.
KeoSuk. Iowa, Sept. 27.-At ten minutes to
| eleven O'Clock last night, there occurred three
distinct tremors Of the earth which shook build
ings in various parts of the CITY, The shocks
were of short duration.
st. Louis Sept. 27.-An earthquake was felt
here shortly before II O'Clock last night. 1t was
not long after the shock before inquiries and re-
ports concerning the earthquake began flowing
into the newspaper offices. 1t seems that the
shock was general and that the vibrations were
slow but noticeable and distinct. Several people
were awakened from sleep, particularly in the west
end and rushed to the street in their nightcothes
Buildings facing the north south were visibly
affected by the shock Watchmen in several high
buildings say they became alarmed and made all
haste TO reach the ground. At one newspaper
office the compositors who were on the fifth floor
left their cases and rushed panic-stricken down
the stairways and into the streets. Throughout
the whole city the police report that the people
rushed from their homes in great alarm. No
serious damage has been reported as yet.
Decatur, ILL.,, Sept. 27.-An earthquake shock
was felt here at IL o'clock last night Dozens Of
families in all parts of the town were awakened.
They thought there was storm till they saw the
sky was clear. Some felt their houses tremble
fully half minute. There is much excitement,
though no damage has been reported.
Jacksonville, ILL.,, Sept. 27.-About IL o'clock
last night this town was shaken by an earthquake
which was noticeable for four distinct shocks,
each of which lasted several seconds. No damage
was done, but people were somewhat alarmed,
many being awakened from sleep.
Mt. Vernon, ILL.,. Sept. 27.-An earthquake of sew
eral seconds duration shook this city and county
last night at 4 o'clock Houses rocked, I1en were
thrown out Of chairs and brick buildings were
badly damaged. No loss of life is reported
Peoria, Ill.,, Sept 27.-Late last night a severe
earthquake shock was felt in this city along the
patcher at LoganspOrt Ind. says the shock was so
violent there and at VincenneS that people left
their houses in fright, as articles of furniture
tumbled down. The air has cooled ten degrees
since the disturbance, but the sky is cloudless and
there is no sign of rain.
Monticello, Ill, Sept 81 CSpeciaD-The terrific
earthquake that has just visited the Mississippi
Valley is ascribed to the terrible heat that is
prevailing There is no record of so long and
severe a drouth as this, witb the thermometer at
100 on several days, and scarcely ever less than
90 degrees. Rivers are drying and stock are
for water and have to be fed. as the
are a barren waste. Driven wells are
being sunk to get water for the stock. Rain has
not fallen in many places for six weeks