New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-01
SOUTH AND WEST SHAKEN.
A WIDESPREAD SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE
EXPERIENCED.
GREAT ALARM CAUSED IN MANY PLACES. But
LITTLE DAMAGE REPORTED

LITTLE DAMAGE REPORTED.
Washington, May 31.-An earthquake shock
was felt here at 1:59 o'clock this afternoon. IL
lasted about fifty seconds, anc caused chande-
liers to sway and floors to tremble perceptibly.
It was noticed at the Capitol, at the telephone
exchange. and several Of the high buildings In
the Associated Press Office in THE Post" build
ing the vibrations were felt distinctly. The
Weather Bureau and Naval Observatory. which
have recording instruments. were closed on ac-
count Of Memorial Day, but Waterman AT the
observatory said that the shock lasted nearly a
minute. and that the movement was from south
to north.
Baltimore May 3l.-A slight earthquake was
felt here shortly befofe o'clock this afternoon.
It was rot noticeable, except in the high buiid-
ings. but in these a distinct vibration was Ieit'
lasting about five seconds.
Cincinnati. May 31.-shortly after O'Clock
this afternoon an earthquake was felt here and
in the suburbs. The printers ran out OF Inc
Times Star" office. Occupants OF other oulid-
ings alarmed. and at Coney Island, chester
Park. the geological gardens and elsewhere the.e
was CONSERVATION among the holiday croWds At
the lagoon on the Kentucky side there was
panic among several thousand people on tne
grounds The waite: in the lagoon was so rough
that the life-savng crew went to the reHet oi
those in the electric pleasure boats
GAINESVILLE Ohio. May 3I-An earthquake
shock was felt here at about l o'clock The
Courier" building, four stories high, exhibited
vibrations to such an extent that employees on
the fourth and third floors hurried below. great
ly frightened The motion was from east 10
west. and Of a swaying character
Cleveland May 31.-A severe earthquake shock
was felt in this city at 12:43 o'clock this after
noon.
Columbus. Ohio. May 31.--A slight shock OF
earthouake was felt here at about p. m
Pittsburg Penn, May 31-A slight earth-
ouake shock was felt here at "a o'clock this
afternoon The tremor was perceptible In high
buildings, and lasted nearly minute
Richmond Va, May 31.-An earthquake shock
which lasted a few seconds was experienced mere
at about 1:30 O'Clock this afternoon IL shooX
buildings and ratified windows. but no damage
was done. The peopl, in many puhohes were
badly frightened.
Lexington. Va May 31.--A severe earthquake
shock was felt here at 2:01 o'clock this after
noon It laster for one minute
Norfolk. Va May 31.-Two distinct 'arth-
quake shocks were felt here this afternoon at
1:51 o'clock lasting seven and eight seconds
respectively There was an exodus from 5eVes II
,fhce buildings and dwellings, and consideraole
alarm prevailed in various parts Oh the Cn.,
but no damage was done, Inc SHOCKS were
about ten seconds apart.
Charleston. w Va. May 31.-At o'clock this
afternoon a severe earthquake shock was lei'
here In many buildings the furniture was
moved by the vibrations The people were panic
stricken, and many ran out or me larse Jus, ~
ness houses The vibrations were from nortn u
south and lasted about fifteen seconds
Wheeling, w. Va. May 31.-At o'clock this
afternoon a distinct earthquake shock was lei'
all over Wheeling and in the surrounding towns.
No damage was done, so far as could be learneu'
The shock lasted thirty seconds. and was Nio
lent enough to shake brick buildings silgh'y
CHATTANOOGA Tenn, May 3l.-A slight earth
quake shock was felt about 1:30 p. m. to-day
throughout Eastern Tennessee from Bristol 10
Chattanooga. No damage Is reported
Winston. ~ c., May 3l.-Three severe shocks
OF earthquake were felt here at O'Clock thiS
afternoon Great excitement preNaheu' pu' ho
damage was done.
Asheyille ~ c.. May 31.-At 1:59 o'clock this
afternoon an earthquake shock was felt In Ashe-
Vile Hundreds Of people ran into the streets.
No damage was done.
Knoxville. Tenn. May 31.-Two distinct
shocks Of earthquake were felt In Knoxville
this afternoon at 1:1j o'clock. Reports vary as
to the length Of the shocks, some asserting that
they wers at least half minute in duration
Several large buildings were badly shaken ana
two chirneys fell. The movement or the DIS
turbance from west TO east. Reports from
all over East Tennessee and Southwes; Virginia
stronger than in Knoxville. At Bristol it con-
tinued thirty seconds. 1t came from the south
west. and shook buildings that persons ran
into the streets Several chimneys were thrown
down Middles borough, KY, also felt the shock
Atlanta. Ga. May 31--A shock Of earthquake
was clearly felt here at o'clock this afternoon.
The trembling was not severe. and there was no
excitement.
Louisville. May 31.-A distnc. earthquake
shock was felt in this city shortly after o'clock
this afternoon. No damage was done. The
sbock lasted about five seconds. The vibrations
passed from south TO north.
indianapolis, May 3l.-At l o'clock a slight
earthquake shocl was felt here. The shock was
most noticeable in the fire tower and high build
ings
Danvile. Va May 31.-At 1:5S o'clock this
afternoon a shock Of earthquake was felt here
which caused much alarm Buildings were
shaken but no damage resulted. The shock,
which consisted of three distinct vibrations and
lasted over minute, was preceded Dy roar
Ing sound resembling that OF coniiasration.
Charlotte n. c.. May 31.-An earthquake
shock of thirty seconds duration was felt here
AT O'Clock Many of the pictures In the art
rooms OF the Woman's Exposition, were found
hanging out of their correct positions after IL
was over Bricks were thrown from chimneys'
rho sorthouake shock which felt in the South
and Wes, Yesterday afternoon did not extend to this
ouy according to one of Mr.. Dunn's assistants.
A. or about the time the shocks were felt, the
barograph in the Weatnsr mere wod o p
considerably affected by slight vibration OF the
earth.
ENSIGN STONES CASE.