The San Francisco call., 1898-12-14
FALL LIKELY TO CONTINUE
INDICATIONS FAVORABLE FOR
 MORE SHOWERS.
Weather Conditions That Revive the Farmers Dropping Spirits and Boom Business in Every
 Line.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

DIXON, Dec 13.-Rain began to fall here at o'clock this evening after six weeks of contiI Ious dry weather. The barometer is stationary at 30 inches, and although what little wind there is is from the north the indications are good for a prolonged rain. The rain fall to date for the season is only 1S1 inches. The charoe in the weather will have a tendency to revive business in all lines here.
 STOCKTON, Dec. 13.-Shortly before 10 o'clock tonight ram began falling throughout San Joaquin County. and an hour later a leaden sky and steady downpour gave every indication of a good nights work. It was cold during the day, with shifting winds, but it was not until after nightfan that the much needed wetting was assured. 4 more welcome rain never fell in this section.
 SUISUN, Dec. 13.-Rain commenced falling here early this evening. and still continues. From present indications a heavy downpour is expected. There were severe frosts during the past week, doing considerable damage to cherry trees in Suisun and Green Val ley, now in bloom.
 AUBURN, Dec. 13.-It commenced raining tonight with the wind in the northwest and the temperature warm. The indications are for a good storm. It IS badly needed, as many mines have shut down on account of lack of water
 SANTA ROSA, Dec. 13.-A copious fall of rain commenced tonight, after having held off for several weeks. The advent of rain is hailed with great de- light by farmers all over the county. Two or three days rain now will mean the salvation of the county.
 LATHROP, Dec. 13-Rain com menced falling at p. m. It is still raining, with prospects of a good fall
 HOLLISTER, Dec. 13.-It com menced raining here at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Prospects indicate rain all night.
 GRASS VALLEY. Dec. 13.-At II o'clock tonight generous downpour of rain commenced. The wind is blow ing from the south and a good storm is in prospect. which will enable all the mines to resume and continue in steady operation.
 SAN JOSE, Dec. 18.-It began sprink- ling shortly before o'clock to-day and light rain continued till midnight with indications for Q downpour. The precipitation amounted to .06 of an inch, making a total of 2.74 inches for the season. A good storm will start farmers to seeding and brighten up the trees, besides increasing the Christmas trade of the storekeepers.
 SACRAMENTO, Dec. 13.-Rain has been falling lightly since early in the evening. Except that the wind is in the north and the weather cold the out look is good for it's continuance.
 DUNSMUIR, Dec. 13.-The weather has been at freezing point for the past week. During the early part of the afternoon the temperature became warmer and at 9:30 ?. m. a heavy fall of snow set in. This is the first snow of the season, and, coming this early in December, presages an abundance of water in Siskiyou County for mining purposes. Placer County has practi- cally been at a standstill for the past year.
 FRESNO, Dec 14-Shortly after mid night the wind blew up from the south and rain began falling. It is a heavy and steady downpour and gives indica- tions of lasting until morning. It is a welcome rain for the farmers, who were beginning to fear another dry year.