Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-27

washed from the roadbed near Halls Sta.
tion on the narrow gauge yesterday. The
track has been repaired. One train ran
each way this evening.
The Avon WashOut Repaired.
MARTINEZ, January 26ih.-The washout
near Avon and the three slides between
this point and Port Costa, were cleared at
P NJ. to-day, giving clear track from
Lathrop TO Oakland All trains are run
ming for Sacramento, Oregon and Southern
routes via this road, as the Benicia and
Western are still blockaded.
All the country roads are blocked, owing
to bridges being washed away, but will be
opened soon if the weather remains settled,
as ii now appears 10 be.
More Delayed Trains.
SAN BERNARDINo, January 26th.-The
storm cleared up this morning, but it was
terrific while il lasted. The rivers and
creeks rose rapidly and the water rushed
down with great force. No trains are run
ming on any of the roads to-day. A train
started to Los Angeles this morning but
proceeded no further than San Gabriel
river, where the bridge had gone. All the
motor roads have their bridges washed
out and much damage has been done. 1t
was cloudy nearly all day, and indications
are for more rain.
Condition at San Jose.
SAN JOSE, January 26ih.-The weather
has been clear since last night. All the
streams have resumed their normal con-
dition. Water still covers several large
tracts east and south of the city. The
damage to property will be nominal.
TIE road to San Francisco, via Niles, is
open and train came through to-day. No
mails have been received on the lines south
which are blocked, and no attempt will be
made to run through trains. The ground
is rapidly drying under the warm sun,
Creeks Falling Rapidly.
Los GATos, January 26.h.-The storm
apparently is over. A heavy frost this
morning To-day is almost perfect a
large force of men has been working all
day and the railroad is now all clear to the
North. Considerable work is to be done on
the slides south, but il is being rapidly
pushed through. 1t is clear and cold to-
night, with indications OF fair weather.
The creeks are falling rapidly.
No Damage Reported.
SUIsUN, January 26th.-The storm has
ceased and tonight is clear and calm, not
a cloud to be seen. We have had 26.65
inches of rain to date. No damage by
high water is reported. In this section of
the county the roads are in very bad con-
dition. Farmers have TO put four horses
to spring wagon 10 get to town.
The railroad tracks are in good condition
in this locality, and we have one train a
day from San Francisco, but no mails have
been received for the last forty-eight hours.
Narrow Gauge Trains Running.
CoLFAx, January 26th.-Since yesterday
there has been no trains running east of
Sacramento except the Colfax local and
work and supply trains.
Nevada county narrow-gauge trains ar
rived on time to-day, having resumed max
ing regular trips between this place and
Grass Valley. The weather is clear and
frosty.
Clear Sailing at Lathrop.
LATHRoP, January 26th.-The prospect
for trains on the San Pablo and Western
divisions to run with more regularity is
very bright. The slides at Altsmont ard
Port Costa are clear so trains may pass.
Train No 25, from San Francisco, via
Niles, reached here at o'clock. Also, the
southern overland. via Martinez, reached
here at 6 o'clock
Tracks Again Cleared.
LIvERMoRE, January 10Th. A heavy
frost this morning. Clear sky and sun
shining brightly all day. Creeks falling
rapidly, and the storm is over. The slides
between Altamont and Midway have been
cleared, and all trains are running through
to Sacramento over this division.
Creeks Are Booming.
MURPHYs January 26.h.-The heaviest
storm of the season is now raging. From
3 o'clock last night to - NJ. to-day inches
of rain has fallen. Snow is rapidly disap-
pearing. The creeks are higher than ever
before known. Forty inches OF rain for
the season up to noon to day.
Alameda Creek booming.
CENrERv1LLE, January 20 h.-The dam
ege from Friday nights storm is just be-
ginning to make itself known. Alameda
creek is the highest that the Oldest pioneers
have known. The narrow gauge did not
run this evening, and mail was sent by the
broad gauge.
Damage Very Slight.
PLEAsANToN January 26,h.-The weather
has been clear since yesterday morning. A
heavy frost last night. 1t is clear, cold and
calm tonight. The water is going down
rapidly. The damage here was very light.
THIS division of the railroad was cleared at
2 o'clock this afternoon.
All Trains on Time.
NILES. January 26,h.-The storm seems
to be over Considerable low land is over
flowed from Alameda creek, but no great
damaged done The railroad track is all
right here and ell trains are running on
time.
River Falling at Chico.
CHICO, January 26th.-The river fell II
inches last night and is still falling. It has
been no higher than the former high water.
A little frost this morning. The sun is
shining. The wind is still from the sou th.
The American River Falling.
FOLSOM, January 26th.-The American
river has fallen fourteen feet since yester-
day. The weather is clear and cold. The
barometer is falling.