The record-union., 1898-04-01

through this ordeal, supporting such Z
large vessel, is a magnificent tribute
to its builders.
The receiving ship Independence was
unharmed, though her denizens ipiag-
ined for a while that she had put to
sea. On board the Monterey and
dredger Oakland no effect was felt
The water main supplying the yard
was broken, and telephone and telc-
graph connections were disturbed.
1t is impossible at this writing to
estimate accurately the amount Of
damage to Government property. Civil
Engineer Hollyday and Foreman Ma
son DEMO were out early making an
inspection, but could make no definite
statement A Board of Survey has
been ordered and will probably re-
port in day or so. Paymaster Ba-
con, the general storekeeper, when in
terview, expressed it as his opinion
that the damage would amount to at
least million dollars, and the most
conservative place the loss at half that
amount
Work is at standstill, and will prob
ably not be resumed steadily before
next week
The exact time of the first tenblor
as fixed by the observatory instru-
ments was at 11:43.
Naval Constructor Baxter considers
his house unsafe, and has moved out.
1t is probable that there will be quite
an exodus among the feminine portion
of the population.
A great deal of wonder is expressed
that the administration building did
not suffer. This building is one of the
Oldest in the yards, and no one expect
ed to see it standing this morning, yet
aside from a few cracks appearing in
the plaster no effect is visible.
In Vallejo the damage was unprece-
dented, buildings all over town were
more or less injured, the city hall be-
ing almost ruined, and the public school
and Sisters Convent seriously dam
aged. The St. Vincent School was
| closed to-day. Several business men
are heavy losers on account of damage
to stock, and much furniture and brio
a-brac in private houses was de-
stroyed.
S. M. Levee's home was completely
wrecked, the chimney falling through
the roof. Hundreds of chimneys fell,
or were so badly damaged as to neces-
state rebuilding. Lighted lamps were
overturned and. several fires broke out,
but the flames did not do much dam
age.
Following the main shock there was
repeated liSht shocks and the town
people were in a state of terror
The Board of Survey has been at work
all day at Mare Island navy yard, and
the hasty examination shows that the
damage will exceed 100000 The sur
vey is not yet complete. In the mean
time work is shut down in the yards, and
Will not be resumed for several days.
The cruiser Charleston, which was in
dry-dock, was not materially injured.
Guards have been placed about dam
aged buildings, with orders to keep curl
GUS crowds from injury by walls that
may fall at any time.
AT OTHER POINTS.
LODI, March 31.-There was a severe
earthquake here just before midnight.
Frame buildings shook and quivered
alarmingly. Two distinct shocks We're
felt, but no damage done.
NAPA. March 31.-An earthquake
shock at 11:45 y. m, March Both. was
succeeded by several slight tremo!ings.
Much damage was done in many ways.
ChimneyS were twisted and torn down
and plastering, ceilings, walls and fres-
Gees badly broken. Fallen lamps, vases,
jars and pans were scattered upon all
floors. The Napa Bank block, Edging
building and Courthouse were especial
ly damaged. Court held it's session III
the Clerks office. Little damage TO the
Napa State Hospital.
WALNUT CREEK, March 81. A
very severe earthquake was expert
enced in this vicinity last night, but
fortunately no damage was done. Two
freight cars which had been standing
on the switch at Danville ran down
the grade toward this place for about
a mile and jumped the track. The agent
telegraphed to Oakland at l a. m. for
a wrecking crew to clear the track,
which was done in time to avoid de-
lay this morning.
ANTIOCH, March 81. A heavy
earthquake shock was felt here last
night at 11:50.
COLUSA March 31.-A heavy shock
of earthquake here at 11:45 last
night, but no damage is reported in
this or neighboring towns.
MARTINEZ, March 31-At 11:42
last night this town experienced it's
worst earthquake since 1868. Vibra-
tions were northeast to southwest and
lasted forty seconds. About O'Clock
this morning there was another slight
shock. Chimneys were shaken from
houses, contents of stores thrown to
the floor and the library building Of
brick was cracked The worst damage
is to the Courthouse, which has been
built since 1896. The north wall was
cracked in several places, and had it
not been for the braces the wall would
have been shaken down.
| PETALUMA, March 31.-The earth
quake here last night was the most
severe experienced since 1868. The
damage is estimated at $4,000. Fully
800 chimneys will have to be rebuilt.
The brick tower of the Carbon Currier
Silk Mills was damaged to the extent
OF $500. The drug stores especially pre-
sented a scene of ruin. The City Hall
was also damaged. Nearly all the
plate glass windows in the business
portion of the city were destroyed.
SONOMA. March 31.-An extremely
violent earthquake was felt here at
11:43 last night. The first shock was
followed at intervals by four other
temblors that were very heavy and
over twenty lesser ones. Considerable
damage was done in both town and
valley by falling chimneys, cracking
of brick and stone walls of buildings.
breaking of windows and wrecking of