The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-22
THE EARTH HEAVING.
California Experiences q New
Series of Shocks.
THE STATE CAPITOL DAMAGED.
People Living in Tents-All the BRICK
Blocks in vaca Valley Down-sev-
eral Persons Injured.


which was perceptibe in this city and was
noticeable as far east as Reno. Telegrapnic
reports show that it was felt as far north
as Red Bluff, and in the San Joaquin valley
to the south. The shock was not so severe
as that of Monday night, and the only
damage of any consequence reported was
to buildings in the towns of Winters,
Woodland, Dixon and Vacaville, which
had been weakened by the temblor on
Monday night. A survey of the damage
at six towns in the Vaca and Sacramento
valleys shows that the buildings were of
frail character of construction which
would not have been permitted in any city
with building regulations, and a number
would have collapsed in the event of
severe storm of any character. In this
city and in Sacramento the shock was not
noticeable in strong business blocks nor in
the mission churches. many of which are
more than 100 years old. People in re-
building are now recognizing the necessity
to do so with strong walls and Orders.
Today's quake was attended with one or
two injuries to persons from falling debris.
There was another light shock of earth
quake here at 7:15 this evening. Build
ings trembled slightly, but no damage
evening from San Rafael, VacavIlle, Lodi,
Benicia and other places in the state, and
also from as far east as Carson, New. The
tremors seemed to be very light and no
damage is reported.
EsPARTo, April PA severe shock
of earthquake occurred here this morning,
completely leveling the brick portion of
the town. Every brick chimney was
thrown to the ground, and wooden build
ings were wrenched out of shape. w. H.
Shuttle, an engineer, was seriously if not
fatally injured by portion of the walls
of blacksmith shop falling on him. His
leg was broken in several places, his jaw
broken, and internal injuries received.
Levy & Schwab's brick store is an almost
complete wreck, the entire fire wall and
part of the east and west walls being down;
loss to building and contents. 5000. The
Barnes hotel suffered $500 of loss,a
hole eight by six feet being made in the
east wall. Bricks crashed through the
roof and wall of the balcony, and the
cement walk was torn out of shape. Mrs.
]. r. DAVIDSON was taken out of
the debris of Levy & Schwab's
store unconscious, but baby in
her arms was unhurt. Mrs. w. Barnes
and Nellie Davis also narrowly escaped
death by falling bricks and tin roofing.
Reports from the surrounding country
show great destruction of property. Teams
broke and ran away, wrecking valuable
vehicles and injuring stock. Extensive
excavations are reported between here and
Woodland.
SACRAMENTO, April Ex-Governor Mark
ham received the following dispatch this
morning:
WINTERS April 21-A third shock OF earth
quake has almost demolished our town. Many
people are without shelter, and there are indica-
tions of rain Can you send any tents belong
ing to the state, or have you anyf
E. C. RUST. Editor.
To this Governor Markham Immediately
replied:
Our tents will shelter from five to six persons
each. How many do you want? We will do
for your afflicted people all that can be done
Fl. II. MARKHAM, Governor.
To Bee reporter Governor Markham
said:
Ii l receive a reply necessitating such action,
will send tents so that they will reach Winters
tonight, even II have TO secure a special train.
! have also telegraphed to Vecaville asking II
they are in need Of supplies.
In this city buildings got lively shak-
ing, and plastering fell from many CELL
ings. Several old chimneys toppled over,
and much glassware was broken in crock
cry stores The public schools were
dismissed and all the pupils got out
safely. At the state capitol building a
large portion of one of the plaster statues
over the portico, $50 feet from the ground,
fell and struck forty feet from the build
ing. The gigantic building toppled vio-
lently. and there was a general exodus of
tae clerks. 1t was discovered that q crack
was made in the ceiling, extending from
one end of the building to the other and
going through the Office of the superin-
tendent of public instruction into the as
sembly chamber. The beautiful ceiling of
the latter, which is formed of stucco work
tipped with gold. was rent in places, as
were also the Corinthian columns support
ing the gallery. Books were thrown from
the shelves, ard general disorder reigned.
WINTERS, April 2L-A slight shock of
earthquake was felt here at 8: 05 this morn
ing. few persons were frightened
but no damage resulted at that time. Then
the sky became cloudy and 1t began to
rain. Another shock occurred at $40.
which was severe. throwing down the Ma
sonic hail, Cradwicks building, Bertho-
let's two-story stone building, Humphrey
| Bros one-story stone building. and gem
/ orally demolisning goods, fixtures, etc.
| One man was badly hurt by falling wall.
/ and Miss Clara lessen, a milliner, was
hurt. Others were more or less injured
/ Business is suspended, and Main street is
! a scene of Gesolation. i fire in the rear of
/ Mrs. Clark restaurant was put out, and
/ no damage has been done yet from that ell
/ ement. J. Devilbiss' house, one mile west
/ Of here, is q total wreck, also Bakers
/ abode and J. p. Wolfskill's stone dwelling.
| DxoS, April 2l.-At $40 a. IN. a severe
! shock reached us, completing the wreck
| which was before threatened. Only two
I or three brick buildings in town are safe
/ The occupants of brick buildings who re-
/ manned after the iirst shock are moving
/ ont. No one was injured, but there were
| many morrow escapes. The people are
/ again panicstricken. and believe the ruin
/ OF the town Will be completed before the
| shocks cease. Every available mechanic
/ ana laborer Is at work attempting to clear
/ away the wreckage and take down the CON-
I demned buildings before fatal accide,t
/ occurs.
MARTINEZ, April 2l.-This morning a.
I pa O'Clock heavy shock of earthauaks
was felt here, frightening the residents To
suea an extent that nearly everyone
/ rushed into the street. The vibrations
lasted thiTty-iiye seconds. Clocks stopnes
IN some parts Of the town. Lamps hang
| ing in the county assessors office were
thrown down and broken, and the court-
Z house cracked in one or two places. nut
/ not seriously. The brick building used bv
( the free library was cracked so badly tbs