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houses and shake trees, was felt (VI). It continued several sec- 

 onds. After it had subsided the cloud rapidlj' passed away and 

 the atmosphere became clear. 

 So far as can be learned the earthquake was felt at no place else 

 than immediately under the cloud. It was not felt on the' plains, 

 20 miles distant. — S. F. CJironiclc. 



1894. July IS; Ogden, Utah. 



At 3.50 p. m. distinct earthquake shocks were felt. Dishes were 

 shaken from the tables, the walls of some large blocks were 

 cracked, and a general shaking up occurred (VIII?). Many peo- 

 ple were frightened into leaving their houses. — S. F. Chronicle. 



1894. July 29; San Bernardino. 



A shock of earthquake occurred at about 9.15 p. m. The movement 

 was of several seconds' duration, and seemed to be from the 

 northwest to the southeast. The disturbance was very notice- 

 able, causing doors and windows to rattle, chandeliers to swing, 

 and buildings to vibrate (VI). No one was injured and no 

 property destroyed. 



The First Methodist Episcopal Church was occupied at the time 

 the earthquake' occurred. The building is large and built of 

 brick, and the disturbance caused a panic that was soon quelled, 

 though a number sought safety in the open air (VI). The pas- 

 tor continued his discourse as soon as quiet was restored. 



In the yard at the depot cars standing on the track were put in 

 motion and the men had to set the brakes. 



Some report seeing a large meteor at the same time the shock 

 occurred. The clock in the old court-house tower stopped at 9.21 

 p. m. (VI?). — Newspaper report. 



1894. July 29; Arlington (Cal.); 9 p. m. 



Two shocks, the first light, the second severe. 



Los Angeles: at 9.12 p. m. the city was shaken by an earthquake, 

 which was one of the most severe felt for many j^ears. The un- 

 dulations appeared to be from south to north, and there were 

 three distinct tremors. The first was a light one, but the second 

 made the windows rattle and disturbed loose articles lying about 

 on mantels and shelves (VII?). With the third tremor the wave 

 passed. As far as could be learned no damage was done, aside 

 from the breaking of a few panes of glass (VI?). The shocks 

 created consternation in some of the hotels, and caused the in- 

 mates to start out in more or less confusion. The to^ver of the 

 City Hall swayed very perceptibly, and the electric-light masts 

 continued to vibrate for fifteen or twenty minutes after the dis- 

 turbance. 



In the stores along Spring and Main streets the chandeliers 

 swung like clock penduhims and the glassware and crockerjr 



