The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
RAIN WORTH MILLIONS ID
 CALIFORNIA All the State Gets a
 Wetting. HEAVY FALL IN SECTIONS SNOW COVERS MOUNTAINS AND
 FOOTHILLS. Efectual Breaking Up of the Drought Which Has Discouraged the Farmer and the Trades
 man.
HEAVY FALL IN SECTIONS
SNOW COVERS MOUNTAINS AND
 FOOTHILLS.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


 bilant over the encouraging prospects of a wet season. Rain began falling early last evening and continued throughout the night with but slight intermission. The precipitation lasted until after sunrise, when the clouds be- gan to break There were still indi- cations. however, of more moisture. The rainfall in Stockton was 50 of an inch for the nights precipitation, mak- ing 213 inches for. the season to date. This is the first storm since October 2. Reports aceived at the Valley Rail- way office from points up the valley show that the storm extended as far as Hanford. The moisture was measured by the company's agents at various stations and the figures were as fol- lows: Escalon, .26; Clauston, 30; Elm wood, .25; Merced, IS; Geneva, .0S; Lagrande, .O5; Sharon, .02. There was no rainfall beyond sharon until the Hanford country was reached. The rain began there after daybreak and at ceived at the Stockton office of the company, it was raining hard at Han ford, Visalia and Reedley.
 SAN JOSE, Dec. 14.-While the rain- fall for the storm has been rather light, the indications are favorable for more. The fall in some parts of the county has been much heavier than in San Jose. In the portions about Gilroy and Fucker it is reported that more than an inch has fallen. The temperature has risen slightly since o'clock yes terday morning. At that hour the thermometer was S1 degrees. above. At the same hour this morning it was +5 degrees. The clouds are threatening. with gentle south wind
 FRESNO. Dec. 14-Light showers be- gan at midnight and rain fell again to- day. The weather is cloudy and all the indications are for more rain, and. according to Forecaster Bolton, for a good rainstorm within the next few days.
 SACRAMENTO Dec. 1.-The rain- fall in this city last night amounted to half an inch. Rain has been falling lightly to-day.
 SAN. DIEGO, Dec. 14-The rainfall and snowfall of the recent electric storm was the heaviest in San Diego County and was of great benefit The heaviest precipitation was at Del Mar. La Mesa and Fl Cajon Valley, where from two to three inches of rain fell within few hours. The heaviest snow
 
 where fourteen inches of snow is re- corded which is slowly melting. Much ground had already been seeded to grain, and farmers are now planting crops. Fruit trees, which were greatly in need of irrigation, were immensely benefited by the rainfall, which was heavy enough to wash out bridges and retaining walls at various points.
 WOODLAND, Dec. 14.-Rain began to fall last evening and continued nearly all night. At o'clock this morn ing the rainfall amounted to 70 of an inch, making a total of 2.50 inches for the season. The weather has been cloudy to-day and at intervals there have been light showers. Late in the afternoon the wind swerved around to the north again. The indications are not considered favorable for a heavy storm.
 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14-Rain began falling here at 1 p. m. and there has since been a steady drizzle, but up to 3 o'clock no great amount of moisture has fallen. The indications are for a good downpour tonight.
 MILTON, Dec. 14.-Rain began fall- ing here last night and at a. m. .32 of an inch had fallen. At intervals this morning the storm continued and at noon about half an inch was recorded.
 MONTEREY, Dec. 14.-Rain began shortly before midnight last night and continued until D. m. to-day The downpour was at all times heavy. The precipitation here and at Pacific Grove was LOS inches in sixteen hours. Ad- vices from outlying districts report heavy rain throughout this section proving a great boon to cattlemen and farmers. Heavy clouds and a low barometer indicate more rain tonight
 SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 14.-Rain fell lightly. throughout Marin County last evening and during the night there was heavy doWnpour. Light showers fell intermittently all day, but it was clear this evening.
 LIVERMORE, Dec. 14.-Rain com menced falling here yesterday after morning and commenced again to-day at noon.
 SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 14.-Up to 6 o'clock tonight .15 of an inch of rain fell.
 SANTA ANA, Dec. 14.-At 6 o'clock this evening rain began falling. To- night the sky is overcast and a heavy downpour Is expected.
 EVANSVILLE, Dec. 14.-At 6 o'clock last evening rain began falling and there was a gentle downpour all night and the greater portion of to-day. Al though there is but a light wind, the indications point to a continuance of IIlG SHOWeIS, WHICH are QulIe accept able to farmers and stockmen. Hopes are entertained that the storm will last @ week. It appears general in the val ley and mountains. A cold snap of three days duration preceded the storm.
 SALINAS, Dec. 14.-The long drought has ended, and the first rain in many months has been steadily falling for over twenty-four hours. During the night there were light showers, which became heavier and more steady this morning, and this evening the prospects are favorable for several days contin- uance. The fall to z D. m. is over an inch. Some 30,0e0 acres of sugar beets will be planted, and the Spreckels sugar factory will have good run in 1S99
 COLUSA, Dec. 14.-Rain commenced falling here at 6 o'clock last evening and continued all night. It measured 80 of an inch. The prospects are eNfa- vorable for more. It is badly needed in this locality.
 SANTA CRUZ, Dec. 14.-Rain conn menced falling yesterday and during the night there was a steady downpour without interruption. To-day there have been showers, some very heavy. About an inch has fallen.
 BAKERSFIELD, Dec. 14.-The sky is
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