Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
A SEISMIC SHOCK
It Was Slightly Perceptible in
Washington This Morning.
IT LASTED Less THAN 4 MINUTE
It Was Generally Felt Throughout
the West.
INCIDENTS OF THE QUAKE

An earthquake hit Washington this
morning. 1t was very slight in its local
effects, and it is doubtful if any one felt
it. So slight, indeed, was the tremor of
the earth that only the delicate seisme-
scope would record it, and that but faint
ly.
The weather bureau reported to The
Star this afternoon that the instrument
there showed that there was shock felt
ct COB IA am. today that lasted three
quarters Of a minute, very brief dura-
tion yet sufficient to cause the sensitive
needle of the electric machine to trace a
Jagged line that means a convulsion of
the earth's crust. The hour indicated
shows that the local disturbance took place
at about the same time as that which
shocked the western cities, taking into ac-
count the difference in the clocks.
CINCINNATI, October 31-An earth
quake shock was felt here at 5:12 this
morning, the most distinct for ten years
1t began with a light tremulous motion
that continued for perhaps minute, then
followed two or three violent undulations,
which shook buildings and ratified windows
Ike some gigantic explosion. The whole
demonstration must have occupied nearly
two minutes. 1t was accompanied by
slight roaring sound which continued after
the shaking ceased.
The first effect was felt about $40, and
people in various parts of the city were
awakened by the quivering of their beds.
Most of those who had telephones conve-
nient Immediately called up the central
office. and for few minutes the operators
were kept busy. All reports agreed as to
time and the general effect. The operators
at central felt the floor shake under them,
and trarsmitters and other objects rock to
and fro.
Mr.. Zwick, the Newport druggist, was
thrown out of bed and dazed for several
minutes.
Reports of more violent shocks were re-
ceived from Springfield. Dayton and other
points north.
A newspoy living at 50 West Sd street
was thrown out Of bed, and whole family
at Oliver and Linn streets suffered a like
experience.
Col. Deitsch, chief of police. was thrown
out of bed, and Immediately communicated
with headquarters, where his views on
the matter were confirmed.
From best accounts, the undulations
were southwest to north, beng gradually
expended the further north it goes.
The city hall was severely shaken. The
furniture was thrown about, and several
persons on duty there ran out. Those
there said the great stone pile swayed on
it's foundation.
The city workhouse was violently shaken
end inmates just getting up thoroughly
alarmed.
GAINESVILLE, Ohio. October 31-A few
minutes after o'clock this morning resi-
dents in all parts of the city We're aroused
by distinct earthquake. shocks; 1t caused
residences 10 tremble violently, in some
cases loosening pictures from the walls and
causing stovepipes and tinware to fall
faS I'd
half minute and caused no little alarm.
1t was the most severe earthquake shock
ever felt in this vicinity, and the concur
renee of opinion seems to be that the rock
ings were from north to south.
AKRON Ohio, October 31-Two distinct
shocks of earthquake were felt here this
morning about $40 o'clock. The first was
slight, but the second much more severe.
No damage was DONE
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 31.-At $50 this
morning the earthquake shock wakened
many people. Houses shook, clocks were
stopped and chandeliers jingled, but no
damage is reported.
DAYTON, Ohio, October 31.-A severe
earthquake shock was distinctly felt in this
city at 5:12 this morning. Windows were
ratified and buildings quivered. 1t was at
first supposed that it was a natural gas ex-
plosion. No damage was done.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 31.-Two
severe distinct earthquake shocks were felt
in this city and throughout northern Ohio
shortly after ) o'clock this morning. Tall
buildings swayed very perceptibly and the
occupants were much alarmed. Each shock
lasted for nearly a moment and was ac-
companed by heavy rumbling sound. No
damage was caused far as has been
learned.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 31.-The earth
quake shock at j:15 o'clock was noticed by
employees who had arisen at the insane
asylum Chandeliers showed pendulum
movement Persons in bed who were awake
report feeling the movement distinctly. The
Norfolk and Western railroad office reports
that the night men on the Ohio river speak
of feeling the movement.
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, October 31.-Between
5 and this morning an earthquake shook
the buildings in this city. The shock was
very distinct and felt by almost every one.
CHICAGO AND ILLINOIS.