The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-04
FARMERS PLEASED.
Heavy Rains in The Valleys and Snow in
The Mountains.

HOLIIsTER, Dec. 3.-1he wind veered to
the southeast this afternoon, and about
o'clock rain began to fail. The pTecipita-
ton thus far has been light, but there are
prospects OF not only a continuance but
good storm. The barometer points to rain.
Tonight it is coming down very heavily.
CHICO, Dec. 3.-Contrary to the weather
signal for lie twenty-fOur hours up to
o'clock this evening, which was Il fair
weather; colder" rain commenced falling
at s O'Clock this morning and continued
heavily TIL o'clock this afternoon About
40 OF an inch fell. The farmers are jubi-
LIANT, as at some places volunteer grain was
nearly dead and the rain has saved 1t. 1t is
still cloudy and threa tening.
YUBA CITY, Dec. 3.--Rain has been fall
ing steadily here since o'clock this morn
ing The rainfall so far is SO Of an inch.
1t is still cloudy.
MARCUsE. DC 1T has been raining
steadily here since no n, with a strong
south wind. Pre>ent !4dcatiOns point to a
severe storm. The farmers are jabiiant
and blowing will now commence in earnest.
About 1850 acres in fruit trees will be set
out here this season.
GLR0Y, Dec. st started TO rain again
this afternoon and is coming down heavily,
with every prospect OF continuance, making
all feel happy. This with what has pre-
ceded will probably be sufficient to start
fall large amount of acreage will be seeded
and planted this season.
CARSON New, Dec 3-Rain fell all day
and turned to snow this evening which is
now falling heavily. II is s;orming in the
mountains and snow is falling in immense
volume. The barometer is falling
OAKDALE, Dec. sit commenced raining
here at 80 o'clock this afternoon. We are
confident of heavy rainfall and farmers
wear broad smile.
TRACY, Dec. 3.-There has been strong
south wind all day. Rain commenced fall
ing at 3 o'clock this afternoon and has been
coming down heavily since. There are
good prospects # lengthy storm.
WOODLAND, Dec. 3.-rhe first rain of the
season began falling about noon and it still
continues Everybody rejoices over the fat
tering prospects.
NAPA, Dec "a heavy rain has fallen
here to-day and still continues. II is much
appreciated by the farmers and stockmen.
PETALUMA, Dc. 3.-The hardest rain of
the season set in this morning. 1t is a regu-
lar southeastern and was much needed by
the farmers.
LIvERMoRE, Dec. 3.-It has been raining
steadily since $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The rainfall at 6 o'clock this evening was
90 OF an inch, with prospects OF wet night
RED BLUFF, Dec. "A heavy rain is
now falling here, and it will be of incalcu-
liable benefit to the farmers There is a
strong wind from the south, and there is a
prospect of the storm continuing for some
time.
REDDING, Dec. at commenced showing
here this morning. the first Of the season.
ANDERSON, Dec. 3.-Rain began falling
early this morning, with a heavy south
wind. The barometer is falling rapidly
SiXty-one hundredths of all inch has fallen
since morning. The farmers can ploy
CORNING, Dec. 3.-Rain commenced at
$3.50 O'clock. There is south wind blow
ing. Farmers are rejoicing. The indications
are for steady rain.
ORovILLE, Dec 3.-Rain began here this
forenoon, and hall an inch has fallen so far
1t is showing heavily in the mountains.
RENO, Dec. st is showing very heavily
in Nevada.
STOCKTON, Dec. 3.-The long-looked-for
rain storm 10 prepare the ground for plOw-
ing has commenced here, and indications
are for good soaking. During the after
noon and up to o'clock tonight the rain
fall measured .73 of an inch, making the
total for December SO Of an inch, and for
the season 149 inches, against /. "a inches at
this time last year. Rain is falling fast to-
night with prospect of continuing all night
SANTA CRUZ, Dec. Alt commenced rain
ing a noon to-day and continued without
interruption. Over an inch has already
fallen.
S1ssoN, Dec. at commenced showing
early this morning and has continued hard
all day. 1t is Is inches deep, with prospects
OF big storm tonight. Trains running on
time.
DUYsMUIR, Dec. 3.-Snow commenced
| falling at O'Clock this morning and it has
continued to fall heavily all day. This
| evening it is falling lightly, but promises
more before morning. 1t is foot and a
half deep now. Several pilot SNOW plows
are patrolling the snowy part of the road
| All trains are about on time.
FRESNO, Dec. 3-Ran began falling here
early this evening, and it has continued for
several hours. Indications are that the fall
will be fully sufficient to enable farmers to
begin seeding in earnest.
MODESTO, Dec. Sat 10 o'clock tonight
It had been raining steadily for six hours.
The farmers are delighted.
MERGED, Dec. 3.-After several DAYS of
wind and cloudy weather much-ne ed I'd
rain commenced to fall about 8 o'clock this
evening, and 1t has been pouring down in
torrents. The indications are that we will
have good, long >hower, which will enable
| farmers to Dlow and get ready for the rails
ing Of crops the coming season. Every one
| In MERGED is happy tonight.
SAN JOSE, Dec. Sit rained at intervals
all day. 1t was clear at midnight. The
, fall from the storm is 81 of an inch, for the
season LIB.