The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-20
sEYERE SEISMIC SHOCKS.
Million Dollars Worth of Property Destroy
ed-Loss of Life Reported.

SAN Francisco. April l9.-Last nights
earthquake. which was felt all over the north,
ern part of the State. was the most severe
since the disturbance of 1866. While many
persons were injured. thus far no deaths have
been reported although there are numerous
rumors Of loss of life in portions OF the state
inaccessible by telegraph might. The loss
TO property will probably reach tl.0OO.OOO. In
this city hut slight damage was done, and
only one building collapsed. The shock was
distinctly felt all over the city. and hundreds
rushed to the streets in their night clothing.
HEAVY DAMAGE AT WINTERS.
WINTERS, CAL. April l9-The shock at
Winters caused great damage. There was
not chimney standing in the town this
morning. The large new ID. B. Bliss Hotel
at the junction Of Main street and Railroad
avenue suffered considerably, much of the
brick front caving into the street. The loss
is estimated at between 900 and Sl00, 600.
At the graveyard tombstones were wrenohed
around or completely shattered. Near town
the bank OF Putah creek. ten feet wide. caved
in. and along the bottom of the creek Tor n
great distance great rents were made by
the shocks. West of here, about three
miles, an acre of ground slid into
the creek. On the county road this side OF
the cave are great cracks in the ground and
huge powders. some weighing several tons,
were thrown down the hillsides into the
road. Reports are Just beginning 10 come In
of damage in the country hereabouts. Two
miles southeast If here ,J. II. Wolf
kills large stone house was totally
wrecked. There was a distressing rumor
af0at this afternoon about the domoli-
ton of the little town of Monticello, seven
teen miles from Winters. There Is no rail-
road or telegraphic communication therewlth,
aud at this time there is no way Of verifying
the reports. From all around come reports
of wells filing up with caylng earth and mar
row escapes
THE SHOCK AT OTHER PLACES.
Fairfield, CAL. April 19-At $50 this
morning more severe earthquake shock than
the one Ut 1868 was felt here. Windows and
glassware were broken. clocks stopped and
stoves were overturned.
STOCKTON. CAL, April 19-The earthquake
was felt here at 2:50 A. Nj. 1t caused great
excitement but did no serious damage. The
shock was also felt at Nevada. Nicholas Au-
burn. Chico and a number of other towns in
this district.
Dixon. CAL, April 19.-This morning at 3
O'clock a severe earthquake shock was expe-
rienced in this city. The Masonic Hall was
badly shattered. and the fire walls OF
several other buildings toppled over;
All buildings in town were more OF
less damaged and numerous chimneys broken.
No one was severely injured. Immediately
after the shock several fires started. but were
extingushed without serious damage. The
loss in this city will reach 100000.
The town of Vacaville, near this city, Is be-
leyed TO have been badly damaged. All
wires 70 that point are down. Elmira. also
near here. was also damaged. but to what ex-
tent is not yet known.
MERCER. ca. April 1.-Two distinct
earthquake shocks were felt here early this
morning The first occurred about 2:l7 and
the second few minutes later No damage
was done.
OAKLAND. CAL. April 19.-Tbe indicator at
Chabot Observatory shows that this morn
ings earthquake lasted fifty-eight seconds;
time. two hours forty nine minutes two
seconds vibration. east to west