The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-21
Special to the REcoRp-UNgor.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
WOODLAND, April 20.-About ? o'clock
this morning there was another earth
quake shock, but it was so light that it
would probably have not awakened a
great many if there had not been a gem
eraI expectation that another would
occur. 1t does not appear to have re-
suited in any damage anywhere except
at Vacayille.
At that place the loss by the first shock
As even greater than at first reported. In
some instances the loss sustained by a
single individual amounts to $4,000. The
shock this morning at 2 o'clock inflicted
still further loss, and there is not a house
in town that has not been more or less
damaged.
odd Fellows Hall, in the Bank Of
Woodland building, is in bad fix. One
of the walls is cracked the full length.
1t is estimated that 500 will cover all
the loss that occurred at Dayisville.
The Dixon schOolhOuses are badly
wrecked. The academy, which cost
5000, is twisted, and the foundation and
roof caved in.
Masonic all is scanned and cracked in
every direction.
The shock has done almost as much
damage in the surrounding country as in
Dixon. N early all the dwellings are
wrecked and wherever a substantial
building has stood the shock it has been
twisted or wrenched from its foundation.
in the cemetery SOME OF the finest monu-
ments are either displaced or broken
down. Like death, an earthquake is a
great ieveler.
1t Will cost COO to make necessary
repairs.
Architects have condemned the Baptist
Church. The north and south walls have
i-lready fallen.
CLEARING AWAY THE RUINS.
DIXON, April 20.-This place was again
shaken by three distinct earthquakes this
morning. One was at o'clock, one at 4
O'Clock, and another at $50 O'Clock. They
We're all OF short duration. a large force
of men has been engaged to clear awav
the runs OF tuesday mornings damage.
THREE MORE SHOCKS AT WINTERS.
WINTERS, April 2O-There have been
three shocks Of earthquake here since
the big one of yesterday morning-one at
2:U0 a. NJ, one at A. NJ. and the last one
at $40 \. N. In the creek, one mile above
town, are assures from one to six inches
wide, from which gas escaped, making
Ioud, Missing sound. Water was thrown
out OF the creek on the banks ON either
side TO distance of twenty-five feet by
the explosion. The solid banks on each
side OF the creek were broken off for
distance OF SeVenty-five yards and thrown
into the creek, almost filling the bed up.
The damage is now estimated at 500, 600
at the lowest figure. There is not house
in town but what is damaged, and the
homes Of William Baker. j. r.. Wolf
skill and William Brinck are damaged
beyond repair. The occupants have
moved out as the buildings are unsafe.
The Hotel DeNilbiss is badly damaged
as is the bank and Masonic Hall. The
ground floors of the two-story buildings
suffered the most.
VACAyILLE SETTING ITS HOUSE IN
ORDER.
NACAvILLE, April 20.-The people are
at work fixing temporary supports for
buildings and clearing away rubbish.
\ Yesterday the sidewalk on the south side
of Main street was made passable Com
tractors are on hand, and the work of
permanent repairs is going on with a
large force of worllmen. The Odd Eel
lows building viii have to be rebuilt
from its foundation. Contracts have been
made by the bank and +. H. Hacke for
repairs, and in a few days they VIII be
practically as good as new. j. IL l.. Blum
are located, doing business in the opera
house. The town has been filled with
curiosity seekers, and kilograms kept
pouring in from relatives and friends
There Is q general feeling OF thankfulness
that the quake was attended with no more
serious loss 10 life. Had it occurred in
business hours many lives would Ger
tainly have been forfeited. The towns
losses IN previous years by fire have kent
the place back. 1t has been burned down
four times. The active movement for
brick buildings have received q quietus.
The general sentiment, in view of the
quake. is that one-story, ceiled buildings
"a
town.
The Plat block is having wooden
front put on. The rear is beyond repair.
a good many people left town last night
TO stop In the country. When the shock
was felt again recurrence OF the horrors
of the previous night was anticipated.
Altogether seven shocks have been felt
since sunset last night. That at 1:50 was
the most severe. The only effect was to
hurry the ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF the crumbling
walls.
The greatest need at present is new
chImneys. 1t Is not believed there is a
sound one in the township.
SEVEN DISTINCT SHOCKS.
ELMIRA, April 2G.-The shock yester
Gay morning was followed by several
lighter ones this morning, commencing
at : o'clock and continuing at intervals
unul .. There were seven distinct shocks
1elt here this morning. The vibrations
We're southwest and northeast. No
turther damage was done here.
FAIRFIELD TREMBLES.
FAIRFIELD, April 20-At , A. NJ, an
other shock of earthquake occurred. The
Vibrations were southwest and northeast.
There was no damage.
GRASS VALLEY.
GRASS VALLEY, April 20.-There was
an earthquake shock here this morning
at about o'clock, lasting twelve or four
teen seconds. There was no damage.
NEVADA CITY MILDLY SHOCKED.
NEVADA CITY, April 2o.-Agild shocks
of earthquake were felt here at 10 o'clock
last night and at 2:05 O'clock this morn
ing.
OREGON ALSO VISITED.
SALEM t0r.}, April 20.-Two distinct
shocks of earthquake were felt here mis-
morning about o'clock.
SUICIDE IN NEVADA.
A Gold Hill Citizens Wife FouDd FJanoy-
ing by the Neck