Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-19
PACIFIC SLOPE.
SHOWERS OF RAIN AT DIFFER
ENT POINTS.
A Blaze in Tehama County-The Chi
nese Question at Victoria-Judg-
ment in a Railroad Suit
ispEcIAL DISPATCHES To THE REcoRn-INlnNl
lsrEclAL DISPATCHES TO THE RKcoRp-uSlos. !
CALIFORNIA.
The Welcome Rain.

NAPA, March lSth-The rain, which has
been greatly needed in this valley, started
to fall this morning in heavy showers, and
the indications are good for a heavy fall.
PErALuMA, March 1Sth.-The rain, which
throughout yesterday, set in
with a steady fall at $50 this morning. At
$50, .54 of an inch had fallen, and the
down-pour continues, with every prospect
of the farmers getting all they want this
time
SoNoMA, March 1Sth.-The greatly desired
rain commenced early this morning, and
continued until near noon, since which
time it has mostly cleared away Rejoiced
as all are, there is not enough to satisfy
present needs.
PoRT COSTA, March lSth.-At 7;30 this
morning general steady rain commenced,
and the signs are good for a continuance.
SUIsUN, March 1Sth-We had gentle
rain this morning, which amounted to
about so of an inch
Rio VISTA, March 1Sth.-It began raining
here at a. NJ, about 20 of an inch falling
Tonight it is cloudy and warm, with the
appearance of more rain, which is greatly
needed in this neighborhood
PLAcERvILLE, March 1Sth-The weather
has been threatening and the sky cloudy
for several days past. About O'Clock this
afternoon the long-looked-for and much
needed rain began falling in a gentle
shower, and has continued for the past four
hours, with prospects of continuing through
the night. The thermometer marks SOC,
and gentle breeze is blowing from the
southwest.
GRASS VALLEY, March 1Sth.-The farmers
were to-day made glad by the prospect of
good rain-Storm, as since noon several light
showers have fallen, and the indications
are that the storm will continue through
the night Owing to the length of time
since we lastahad rain, the grain has been
backward and shows the want of moisture
The fruit trees are all in bloom now, and
should this storm be followed by frost
the chances are that the fruit crop will be
failure.
Cisco, March 1sth.-Two inches of rain
fell here in seven hours. At 9 p. NJ. it is
clear. The snow is nearly all off.
LATHRoP, March 1Sth.-The weather is
cloudy, and the indications are good for
rain. Crops are in poor condition, and if
no rain falls soon will be ruined entirely.
LIvERMoRE, March 1Sth.-Forty hun
dredths of an inch of rain fell here to-day,
and from present indications we will have
more during the night.
SAN JOSE, March 1Sth.-Rain commenced
falling at o'clock this morning, and con-
tinued to pour down until 1890 \. NJ, dur
ing which time .2S of an inch fell. The
weather indicates that the storm is not
over. 1t is generally conceded that this
section of'the country is safe
SAN JOSE, March 1Sth-The total rainfall,
for the eleven hours ending at 6 O'Clock
this evening was 81 of an inch Heavy
showers fell this afternoon, and the indi-
cations favor continuance of the storm.
GILRoY, March 1Sth-The welcome rain
came to-day, about an eighth of an inch
falling here.
SALINAS, March 1Sth.-A Slight rain COM
menced falling this morning at clock,
but the weather is now clear.
MERGED, March 18th. = Several light
showers of rain fell here this afternoon,
sufficient to lay the dust and moisten the
crust upon the surface of the ground. 1t
is now cloudy, with light breeze blowing
from the southwest
FRESNO, March lSth.-A heavy hail
storm, accompanied by thunder and light
ming, commenced here about o'clock this
afternoon, and continued about twenty
Since then it has been sprink-
ling, and the prospects are favorable for
more rain through the night 1t will be
beneficial to the crops, as rain was needed.
VIsALIA, March 1Sth.-It commenced to
rain at P NJ, with every indication of
continuing. The storm was accompanied
by thunder and lightning.
HANFoRD, March 1Sth-A strong north
west wind, lasting but few hours this
brought Thunderstorm, which
gave us 81 of an inch Of rain. The storm,
was only local. The indica-
tions are favorable for more rain tonight,
the sky being overcast and no wind blow
ing.
Los ANGELES, March 1Sth.-All indica-
cations of rain are dispelled, and the ba-
are up. The situation is growing
critical for the crops, and prices for hay and
grain are stiffening.
VIRGINIA New, March 18th.-A light
shower of rain fell this morning in this
locality.
Race Indefinitely Postponed.
GRASS VALLEY, March 1Sth.-rhe trot-
ting race which was to have taken place
this afternoon between the Dutch Flat
horse Grover c. and Bally, of this place,
was indefinitely postponed on account of
the rain
Death of Well known Printer.
SAN Francisco, March 1Sth.-John Han
cock died at IL O'Clock this morning, at his
residence in this city Deceased was a ma
tive of Tunkhannock, Pa. He immigrated
to Iowa first, and then came to California
in 1858. In 1854 he was proprietor of the
T0lCn TAX, one of the daily papers of this
city. He was subsequently foreman of the
Bulletin composing-room, and was for many
years proof-reader of that journal Hewas
well knownin other newspaper establish
ments of San Francisco. John Hancock
was about 80 years old For some years
he has been failing, but his death was quite
as he was down town last
Monday. Deceased was member of the
Order of Chosen Friends.
Cosonists Coming from All Quarters.
San Francisco, March 19th.-The Immi-
grafton Association is in receipt Of a letter
FROM Canada stating that two gentlemen,
agents of party, have lately started for
California to choose location for colony
party is in active process of forma-
ton i'll Ohio, the members being all Masons
and men of mere or less means, who de-
sire to secure q tract of railroad and Gov
land fifty or sixty miles square,
their inclinationS leading them to prefer
Monterey county. Their agents will be out
here very shortly, and the body of the col
ony not later than fall. Still another
party purpose coming here from Idaho, de-
string TO engage in fruit farming. Since
February lst not less than fifty colonies
have been projected, and are now in vari-
ous stages of progression, ranging in size
from ten or fifteen families to 1000 per-
sons.
The Railroad Freight War Extending to
the Passenger Traffic.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 1Sth.-The rail-
road freight war bids fair to extend to the
traffic, and business IN passenger
circles is getting very lively, and crooked
ness is reported among some OF the East
ern agents. On Tuesday fight was made
for twenty-four passengers by three agents,
and as they went over q certain line it was
surmised that big discount was made Oh
tickets. TelegranlS were sent, and it is un-
derstood the travellers were brought back,
their expenses being paid. A complaint
was laid before Samuel Miller, Arbitrator
of the Pacific Coast Association, and if the
charges are true the road that made the cut
will have to pay fine, as any cut in rates
is violation of the agreement of the
agents.
The Gilroy Coursing Match.
GILRoY, March 1Sth.-To-day the cours-
ing took place on the Martin ranch, half a
mile east of town. The undecided course
of yesterday was decided in favor of
Lynde's Valley. Seaman's Ned and Muir
phys Keat Bascom ran an undecided