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tinuous vacillating motion was observable. The shocks vs^ere not 

 sharp, but long continued and heavy rolling, the worst that have 

 ever been experienced here. Only nominal damage was done. A 

 private despatch states that the McMahan House was twisted so 

 badly that cracks were opened in it sufficiently large to admit 

 a man's hand and that other damage was done (VII V) 



1890. Redwood City, April 24. 



Three shocks of earthquake occurred this morning, ending with a 

 severe jar, which threw crockery and other articles from the 

 shelves of several residences. Clocks were stopped at 3.37, the 

 hour of the occurrence. The vibrations were east and west and 

 the duration twenty seconds. The residents assert these were the 

 severest shocks since 1868 (VI?, VII?). 



1S90. Point Reyes, April 24. 



A sharp shock of earthquake occurred here very early this morning, 



1890. Centerville, April 24. 



A heavj' earthquake shock was felt here at 3.40 this morning. It 

 was preceded by two light shocks. Many were frightened, but 

 no damage has been reported. 



1890. Watsonville, April 24. 



There were twelve distinct shocks of earthquake felt here after 3.30 

 this morning, the first and second being the most severe. The 

 vibrations were from west to east. In the country north of town 

 nearly all the chimneys were thrown down (VIII). The railway 

 bridge across the Pajaro was misplaced and the train delayed. 



1890. Napa, April 24. 



At 3.40 o'clock this morning a heavy shock of earthquake was ex- 

 perienced here. The vibrations were north and south. 



1890. Santa Cruz, April 24. 



There was a heavy earthquake shock this morning at 3.48, but very 

 little damage. 



1890. Mayfield, Cal., April 24. 



A slight shock of earthquake vpas felt here and in neighboring 

 towns this morning. The vibrations were from northeast to 

 southwest, and lasted eight seconds. There w^as a heavy atmos- 

 phere, with no wind. The tops of trees rocked, making a noise 

 like a heavy wind blowdng. Plastering was broken and the 

 depot clock and others stopped at 3.37 o'clock (VI). The tem- 

 perature was 48°. Superintendent Bassett went south by a spe- 

 cial train to look after the damage done to the track by the 

 shake between Pajaro and Sargents. It is reported that the track 

 was moved a foot out of line, and that the ground settled six 



