EAETHQUAKES ON THE PACIFIC COAST 239 



1895. April 6; San Jose. 



The Evening News reported a shock "just. before 7 a. m." The cor- 

 respondent of the S. F. Chronicle rei^orted a shock about 6.45 a. m. 

 Not felt at Lick Observatory. 



1895. April 16; Port Townsend, "Wash. 



Two slight shocks were felt here shortly after naidnight last night. 

 Heavy brick buildings trembled and many people were frightened 

 badly.— /S. F. Examiner, April 17, 1895 (VI?). 



1895. April IT; Vacavllle. 



Quite a sharp earthquake shock was felt here this morning about 

 12.30 o'clock. 



Virginia, Nev.: there was a short, sharp shock at 6 o'clock this even- 

 ing.— /Sf. F. Chronicle, April 18, 1895. 



1895. April 18; Vklab. 



A small unnamed island off the coast of this county (Mendocino), 

 opposite Bournes Landing, is now in a state of eruption, accord- 

 ing to the report of an observer. For some time past it has been 

 reported that flames were issuing from the center of the isle. 

 J. E. Meredith, who has been traveling along the northern coast 

 for some weeks, passed the island Thursday. It was some time 

 during the early evening, and he was attracted by a bright light 

 in the west. The flames were so brilliant that he at first imag- 

 ined they were caused by a burning ship at sea. On his return 

 south the next day, however, he discovered smoke curling up and 

 then saw it emanated from a peak on the island. — San Jose 

 Mercury, April 22, 1895. 



Note.— This has not been verified. — C. D. P. Forest fire? — E. S. H. 



1895. April 19; Victoria, B. C. 



A slight shock of earthquake, moving from east to west, was felt 

 here a little before midnight. Buildings all through the city 

 trembled and all the telephone calls came down together with a 

 clatter." — Newspaper report. 



1895. April 27; City of Mexico, Mexico. 



Colima volcano is again in a state of eruption, emitting great col- 

 umns of smoke and fire both night and day. The inhabitants of 

 the immediate neighborhood of the volcano are leaving their 

 homes. — Newspaper report. 



1895. May 1; L.akeport; 2h. 30m. a. m. 



Quite a severe shock. The vibrations were from west to east and 

 lasted from five to seven seconds. No damage. 



1895. XJklab; 3h. a. m. 



A severe shock, lasted some seconds.— Newspaper report. 



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