The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
Buildings Destroyed.

town that had not been damaged more or less seriously
 Buildings Destroyed.
 In store buildings that were totally de- stroyed the merchandise was thrown from shelves and everything breakable was destroyed; not a pane of glass was left in any window of any house in town and in these frame cottages and dwell- ing houses that were left standing, stoves were overturned and crockery and glassware destroyed. A conservative es- mate of the loss to property in the vil- lage is &0000. and this amount will prob ably be greatly increased by the damage done property in the surrounding coun- try.
 The extent of the most severe portion of the disturbance is eleven miles long by four miles wide but the shock was felt throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. At the Western Union wells on the Carrigni ranch. two tanks were wrecked and thrown over and much other damage was done. The disturbances continued throughout the day at intervals of two hours, but none of the shocks was severe. The people have deserted the village, every convey ance having been taken and the pas senger and freight trains have left here since the severe shock have been loaded with people who are fleeing to Santa Maria and the northern part of the country for safety. Since the first dls- turbances on Sunday night there have been over seventy distinct shocks and those who have been keeping records have now given up as the disturbances have become almost continuous. SCIENTISTS PRODUCE
 REASONS FOR QUAKE.
 Berkley Cal, July s1.-Regarding the earthquake in Santa Barbara county, Prof Samuel B. Christy of the University of California, said:
 '"The western coast of this continent Is liable to have such shocks at any time. Any great contraction of the earth in the Pacific coast may be accompanied by damage to property. It Is a we'll known scientific fact that as the earth cools in the interior of the earth crust on which we live is bound to give. producing jarr- ing effects of varying intensity
 James Madderill, who has charge of the observatory of the University of Califor- nia, said:
 From unofficial sources we have learn ed that the southern earthquakes were practically localized. This is strange, since the shocks were so severe. In quakes of sufficient virbration to rage building the shock Is generally plainly felt for a radius of hundreds of miles. The disturbances, however, was scarcely felt here"
 T. L. Heaton of the University of Cali fornia, said:
 '"rhere was evidently slip in this strata of earth. In such cases a slight displacement some times produces fear ful shock. The theory has been advanced that removal of great quantities of oil from the earth in Southern California is responsible for the seismic disturbance I hardly think this possible, as oil wells do not penetrate deep enough into the hot region"
 Santa Barbara Affected.
 Santa Barbara, Cal. July 31.-Another severe earthquake shock was felt at Los Alamos at 7:3O tonight. It was almost as heavy as that of early morning. A slight shock was felt in this city at the same time.
 Shock at Night.
 Santa Maria, Cal, July 31.-Another earthquake shock was felt here at FPS a. m. No damage was done. Two fam lilies arrived this afternoon from Los Alamos It is reported reign of terror holds sway there, and that more fam files are prepared to leave.
 Will Not Enter Homes.
 Santa Barbara, Cal, July 3l.-At late hour tonight all those who are left in Los Alamos are huddled around a large bonfire awaiting the break of day No one Is so brave as to enter his home and remain there during the night. No dam age is announced from the 7:30 o'clock shock