The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-28
Special to the REooRD-UN1oN.


Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-Between 6
and 10 A. NJ. to-day rain fell in this city to
the amount of 50 of an inch, which was
generally considered heavy and surpris-
ing for the advanced date in the season.
SprinkleS extended us far south as Santa
Cruz.
Light rain commenced falling at Oak
land little before A. NJ. to-day and 8 A.
NJ. 1t poured down for about fifteen min
utes as if from a cloudburst. Nearly
three-quarters of an inch fell during the
forenoon. At noon indications were that
that the rain was over. 1t was
feared that the hay and small fruits in the
vicinity of Oakland would suffer, but in
quiries seem to indicate that little or no
damage would result unless the rain
should continue.
NAPA, May 27.-Hay and grain is con-
siderably damaged by the rain. Fruit is
not much hurt, except cherries.
ST. HELENA, May 27.-There was a
heavy rainfall here all the forenoon, but
1t now seems to have ceased. No damage
of any moment will result.
SoNoMA, May 27.-The rain has been
falling here since early this morning.
The present indications point to clear
ing. Cherries and hay will be somewhat
damaged, but to what extent cannot at
this time be determined.
SANTA Rosa, May 27.-About go of an
inch of rain has fallen here. 1t is thought
considerable damage has been done to
hay, many tons of which have been cut
during the past few days. Unless it turns
off extremely warm the fruit will not be
injured. Strawberries suffer more or
less. No damage has been sustained to
grain.
PETALUMA, May 27.-Hay and grain
were damaged by the rain to-day; also
ripe cherries and strawberries. Other
fruit and vegetable crops are benefited.
HEALDsBURG, May 27.-Cherries and
berries are spoiled, and great damage is
done to hay by the rain to-day.
UKIAH, May 27.-The rain injured hay
and grain, but benefited fruit and hops.
AUBURN, May 27.-Strawberries, cher
ries and hay were damaged by the heavy
ram. Grasshoppers are Swarming in the
western part of the county, and will be
killed if the rain continues.
1UBA CITY, May 27.-Heavy and I'M
welcome rain began falling at u O'Clock
The wind is blowing strongly and much
damage Is expected to the heavy summer
tallow and new mown hay. The rain
Will benefit late sown grain. The fruit
crops are reported in good condition.
MARYsyILLE, May q. - Rain began
falling at Il o'clock, with indications for
a continuance. The wind is blowing
strongly and much damage is expected
TO the summer-fallow, also to new hay.
Little damage is expected to fruit unless
II turns off hot. The rain will help late
winter-sown grain. The fruit and grain
N ta1.f -,
fine condition. The recent cool weather
brought them out wonderfully.
RED BLUFF, May 27.-There was rain
fall to-day. Between l and o'clock
there was heavy shower and strong
wind, but no damage was done to grain.
hay or fruit. 1t is still cloudy, with the
wind south, and strong indications for
more rain. Several thousand tons of hay
are in cock, and if the rains are heavy
great loss will follow.
CoTToNwooD, May 27.-Orchards and
vineyards were benefited by the rain, but
hay was injured.
WOODLAND, May 27.-NIay and wheat
were damaged by rain to-day.
NACAvILLE, May 27.-Late cherries
and hay and heavy grain are injured by
the rain.
MARITIME, May 27.-No damage is an
icipated from to-day's rain.
ND1pthloNY May -i.-I1S showers oil
rain fell here to-day, measuring 81 of an
inch. The farmers say the heavy rain
VIII lodge same of the heavy grain, and
hay will be damaged. The sun came ont
warm after the rain, and il warm weather
continues it is feared the grain will be
rusted. Crops are promising. well in this
county.
MILTON, May q. = 1t commenced
showering this afternoon; and has rained
considerably so far, with indications of
continuing throughout the night. Damage
20 hay, feed and grain will be large. The
plains are alive with grasshoppers they
are travelling toward the northwest.
SAN JOSE, May 27.-Experienced fruit
men say there is no'damage to any kind OF
fruit by the rain. Cherries are not ripe
enough to get hurt. There is little dam
age TO hay and none to grain. The rain
fall is .0S of an inch
SANTA CRUZ, May 27.-Heavy showers
Of rain fell here this morning There will
be some damage to hay but very little TO
grain, except from lodgment i'm some
fields where the growth is very heavy.
Rain VIII benefit most of the fruit crops
and pasturage, which will fully offset the
damage in this county. The weather is
now clear, with good breeze blowing.
GILRoY. May 27.-Unusually cool and
muggy weather has prevailed here for
several days, retardlng the proper curing
d hay, but benetiting grain. Fruit ma
cures slowly under these conditions. The
crops are excellent. y heavy rain might
do great damage. The weather looks
threatening.