The record-union., 1891-04-17
THE STORM.
1t Proves of Great Benefit to Crops
Throughout the State.

1t Proves of Great Benefit to Crops
Throughout the State.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1G.-It has been
raining here all day. Reports from vari-
Gus sections of the State show that rain
has fallen with great benefit to crops.
The Southern Pacific weather observers
this morning reported rainfall in the
State as follows: San Mateo, .07; New
man, .O8; El Verano, 10; Calistoga, .O5;
Fruto, 90; Corning, 20; Vina, 80; Delta,
1.l0; DunSmuir, 20; SiSson, So. Rain was
falling this morning ut 7 O'Clock at Niles,
Pinole, South Vallejo and Delta. Snow
was falling at Cascade. The Signal Serv-
ice reports for this morning, made up to
a. NJ, show rain only in small quauti-
ties. At Fort Candy, TO- Roseburg, .06;
Eureka, .22; Red Bluff, .02; San Fran
cisco, .02.
GILRoY. April 16.-A continuous rain
has prevailed here to-day, which, though
not needed, is still acceptable. The rain
fall for the season is Is inches, being con-
siderably in excess of the several previ-
Gus years, excepting that of 1890. Grain.
fruit and vines promise an abundant
yield.
VIsALIA, April 16.-Half an inch of
rain fell to-day, and it is still storming.
If general over the county our cereal crop
will equal 1890. The fruit crop will eX-
ceed previous years.
HoLLIsTER, April 16.-Half an inch of
rain fell here to-day, and at O'Clock to-
night the downpOur continues. The out
look was never as promising as now.
Hay will be harvested about two weeks
ahead OF the usual time. The wheat and
barley crops are in splendid condition,
and an unusually heavy harvesti is already
assured
SoNoMA. April 16.-A heavy rain has
been falling all day.
SAN JOSE, April 16.-Rain began falling
at Z A. NJ. and has continued intermit-
tently ever since. The barometer is fall
ing rapidly and there is every indication
splendid condition. Grain never prom
ised better. Fruit of all kinds is doing
well. Cold and long continued rains may,
however, cause considerable damage to
fruit generally, but a short storm fol-
| lowed by sunshine will do no harm tC
anything.
FRESNO, april 16.-The weather is
| cloudy and cool, with prospects Of a
shower. Grain crops are generally look
ing well on the east side of the valley, but
on the west side the crop is a failure.
Stone fruits promise good yield, though
| the apricot crop will be light. The grapes
are coming on finely, though it is toe
early TO estimate the yield. More rain is
needed.
LATER-Rain began falling here about
6 O'Clock this evening and has continued
in gentle showers. A good rain at this
time will prove beneficial to the late,
sown grain.
NAPA, April 16.-Rain began falling
early this morning and still continues
with no signs of cessation. 1t is, how
ever, warm and gentle, and will result
| beneficially to the country. Fruit trees
have blossomed this year as never before
and unless some unforeseen circumstance
! interyenes, farmers viii have an unusu.
! ally prosperous year. The Hessian fly
| has, however, made its appearance in the
wheat fields near Napa Junction.
! MARYsvILLE, April 16.-Rain begar
| falling at l o'clock. The barometer is
! low and prospects are good for a genera
storm. Crops are in no particular neec
| of rain, but the rain viii do no damage
Fruit is as early as usual, but wheat anC
grapes are backward. The prospects 70,
an abundant yield are very good. Grain.
dealers are offering 81 30 for new grain
but no one cares to sell. Grain-bags vii
probably be scarce.