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EAETHQUAKES ON THE PACIFIC COAST 149 



1890. San Francisco; 8h. 40iu. a. ni. 



Sharp shock. Duration 16 seconds. — T. T. Following is the report 

 of Prof. Davidson, as given by the Examiiver: " (1) First shock 

 light, but awakened observer at 3.36.18. — P. S. T. Direction, east 

 and west. (2) Continuous shock 3.37.03 to 3.37.23; first part slight; 

 last ' shock like a terrier-dog worrying a rat.' Trace east and 

 west and north and south, giving resultant northeast and south- 

 west or northwest and southeast, according to circumstances. 

 Shock rang door-bell in Prof. Davidson's room. Stopped clock in 

 room 39, Appraisers' Building. Eecorded by Frank Edmonds as 

 northwest and southeast" (VI). 



The following from the Evening Bulletin gives observations in other 

 parts of the State: 



1S90. Salinas, April 24. 



The heaviest temblor ever known here occurred at 3.40 this morn- 

 ing. Two light shocks were followed by a third and heavier, 

 which lasted about twelve seconds. These were followed by 

 four or five more, one of which was sharp and abrupt. The vibra- 

 tion was from east to west. Clocks were stopped, but no damage 

 Avas done (VI). 



1890. Benicia, April 24. 



The people were awakened from slumber this morning at 3.45 by 

 a verj' distinct shock. The vibrations lasted some seconds and 

 seemed to be from east to west (VI). 



1890. L.OS Gatos, April 24. 



Two distinct and severe shocks were felt this morning about 3.40, 

 the last shock being much heavier than the first, and of longer du- 

 ration. The vibrations were from east to west. No damage was 

 done, but many persons were considerably frightened and a few 

 clocks were stopped (VI). A slight shock was also felt about 

 5.30, but it was scarcely noticeable. 



1890. Brentwoo<l, April 24. 



A slight shock at 3.30 this morning. 



1890. Gilroy, April 24. 



The damage by the earthquake this morning was not great. The 

 gas mains were disjointed and the lights extinguished (VII?). 



1890. San Jose, April 24. 



The shock this morning was very sharp, but no damage is reported. 

 Many people were frig'htened out of their beds (VI?). 



1890. Hollister, April 24. 



Temblors began here at 3.32 a. m., lasting until 5.30 a. m. Thirteen 

 distinct shocks were felt, and during- the entire two hours a con- 



