Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-08
4 Glorious Rain.

4 Glorious Rain.
CoLToN, April 7th.-It commenced rain
ing here on the 9th instant, and has con-
tinued up to the present time. About one
inch of rain has fallen, and the crops are
looking exceedingly well in this section.
Los ANGELES, April 7th.--A smart shower
of rain fell at o'clock this morning.
Wind now southeast and the indications
are favorable for more.
SAN BUENAvENrURA, April It'll; has
been raining oil and on to-day. Twenty
eight onc-hundredths OF an inch has fallen,
and the prospect is good for more.
HuE|ENE, April 7th.-The first rain in
so days fell early this morning, coming
down in torrents, giving half an inch in
less than an hour. 4 stiff southeast wind
and heavy clouds indicate continuance of
the storm. The good effect is incalCulable
Without this rain al the last sown grain
would have perished, and no corn or beans
would have been planted. Now, however,
all crops are measurably safe.
WATsoNvILLE, April 7th.-We have been
having warm rain during the most Of the
day, with Il fine prospect OF continuance,
Blue countenanceS have been changed to
looks of cheertulness. This rain insures Il
good crop i'll this valley.
SAN JOSH, April 7th-For the n hours
ending at 6 o'clock this morning. % of an
inch OF rain fell in this city The heaviest
showers OF the season fell this forenoon.
The sun is now out again.
PETALUMA, April 7th.-At last the g,ori-
Gus rain has come, not in titful, deceptive
showers, but in generous down-pour,
which from to a. N. to-day scored 81 of
an inch There was also a lively shower
making for the storm thus far 40 OF an
inch, which gives us a total for the season
of 1851 inches enough TO secure the crops
in this section. The indications are that
the storm is not vet over.
SANTA Ros>, April 7th.-Heavy showers
fell during the morning after midnight, and
at intervals to-day. Just before noon came
violent down-pour, with thunder in the
distance. 1t has been a drenching rain.
and more is indicated. The temperature is
mild and excellent for the crops.
SoNoMA, April 7th.-The greatly desired
rain has come. From before daybreak
until this afternoon it has been falling with
few Interruptions and at times heavily.
VALLEJO April 7th.-A heavy thunder
shower passed over Vallejo about noon.
About one inch of rain fell in less than an
, hour. We also had fine shower early this
morning.
MARTINEZ, April 7th.-The much-needed
rain came last night, with 81 of an inch.
MARTINEz, April 7th-We have had,
since Il o'clock to-day, go of an inch The
farmers are all iubilant.
VAcAvILLE, April 7th.-The light showers
which Nacaville has been receiving lately
have insured the crops of this locality, but
= tt,a I 70 Ia.- hav ell
ers. Rain began falling at A. NJ, and con-
timed till s \. NJ, giving fall OF % of an
inch. At P. NJ. it began pouring, giving
us fall to the hoTr of writing ! 2. NJ OF
81 of an inch-a total OF LOO for the day
and 21.76 for the season. Both hay and
grain needed rain. The fruit crop will be
the earliest and biggest ever known.
DIXON, April 7th.-A heavy rain-storm
fell here this afternoon 60 of an inch of
water being precipitated in fifteen minutes.
Three miles east of Dixon the storm was
very light.
STOCKTON, April 7th.-The rain last night
amounted to - of an inch.
UKIAH (Mendocino county,, April 7th.-
| 1t commenced raining this afternoon and
up to this time a P. NJ about 10 OF an
inch has fallen. The indications are good
ior continuance tonight.
HANroRD, April 7th.-It commenced
raining here at , P. N. and rained steadily
for about two hours, making .1G of an inch
Of rain The indications are favorable for
clearing up, the wind being northwest and
the clouds light The farmers feel very
hopeful, and they certainly have reason
for it.
MERGED, April 7th.-Throughout the
morning, and up 10 + o clock this afternoon.
light sprinkles Of rain fell since which
time several heavy showers have fallen
At this hour, : o'clock, a heavy rain is
falling, which has continued for ten or
fifteen minutes without any signs Of abat-
ing This storm comes in good time for
the grain crops, which We're beginning to
suffer.
Freak of Lightning.
SUIsUN, April 7th.-During the thunder-
storm to-day, the lightning followed the
telephone wire into the Hooper Hotel
at Fairfield, and set the place on fire. bur it
was quickly eXtinguished
Shock of Earthquake.
SAN BUENAvENTURA April 1h-Two
distinct shocks OF earthquake were felt
here this morning NJ 2o'cl0ck The shocks
were from northeast to southwest
BAKEEsFfrLD April 7th-A shock Of
earthquake occurred here at $50 T. 81 1t
lasted about two seconds. and the motion
was from north to south. 1t was followed
by a rUm6ling noise, and the trembling Of
the earth lasted nearly minute
Grand Lodge, Il. o. L. ".
SAN FRAHc1sco, April 7th.-The Grand
Lodge of the \. o. L. w. met at Irving
Hall at 10 A. II, Grand Master Mcclure pre-
siding. and quorum of officers and repre-
sentatives present.
The Committee on Credentials, with most
commendable promptnesS, introduced 150
Past Masters, who were instructed in the
G. L. Degree by Grand Master Mcclure. as
sisted by 2. G. Masters Jordan and Barnes.
The Grand Master then submitted his
annual report.
New lodges have been established at
Arcata, East Los Angeles, Ontario, Azusa
'and Alhambra. four out of the five having
been instituted by AL Cobler, Deputy.
Visits have been made to large number
of the lodges during the year, 10y direction
OF the G. NJ. by f. +. Loud, d. G. Nj. A
number OF decisions, appeals, etc, were
presented by the G. NJ W
The various reports show net gain of
739 members for the year ending December
81, 1884. one thousand five hundred and
ninety-live were admitted during the year
142 have died, and III have lost member
ship from other causes.
Grand Receiver Hale reports the years
receipts as S313, ,301 % total disbursements,
S30l, l34 01 balonce ON hand, SO, liS 81. OF
this amount, $2SS000 have been paid to the
heirs of IN deceased brethren.
f. NJ. Reading 2. NJ. W., notified the
Grand Lodge thai Grand Recorder Robert
Newcomb, OF Oregon, died on the trip from
San Diego to San Francisco on the 9th in
slant and that his remains were now in
this city, and, by unanimous rising vote,
in respect to his memory, the Grand Lodge
adjourned until ? P. NJ.
Crime in Stockton.
STOCKTON, April 7th.-Several nights ago
a burglar entered the Office of DR.. Burton,
a dentist, and fierce struggle ensued. The
scoundrel was arrested the next day, and
identified by the doctor. The defendant
was taken before the Police Court to-day,
and gave his name as Chas. Johnson. Two
charges were preferred against him-one
for bu rglarv and one for assault 10 murder
and upon each charge bail was fixed at
$1,000. He was subsequently taken before
a Jus tice of the Peace on a charge of hav
ing entered the Globe foundry with burg
larious intent, and in this case bail was
fixed at 81 500.
In Department Two of the Superior
Court John Paul Jones, alias Lizzie
Jones, pleaded guilty to charge of
obtaining money bv false pretenSeS