The record-union., 1899-03-16

crops in Monterey County. Rain is re-
ported falling all over the county. The
precipitation here up to Z o'clock this
evening is a little over an inch with
indications of more.
FRESNO, March 15.-A high wind
blew from the south all day to-day and
the sky was obscured by dense clouds.
The temperature, however, was too
high for rain until late in the afternoon,
when downpour began which has con-
tinued steadily for several hours. and
bids fair to be one of the heaviest
storms ever experienced in this part of
the valley. Up to 10 o'clock nearly
three quarters of an inch has fallen,
and the rain is still coming down in
torrents. The precipitation which has
already occurred will be of material
benefit to the crops throughout the
county. Very little of the grain is en-
tirely beyond redemption except on the
west side, and even in that locality a
good hay crop is assured.
LOS ANGELES, March 15-The ha-
rometer is falling west of the Rocky
Mountains, and cloudy weather, with
southerly winds prevail in all parts Of
California, except in the extreme south.
There is every Indication that the storm
will reach Southern California tonight
or Thursday morning. The local fore
cast is for cloudy and unsettled weather
with rain tonight and Thursday. Brisk
south winds are predicted. One inch of
rain at this time would save many Of
the crops
SANTA BARBARA March 15.--The
rainfall for the storm is 0.12, for the
season -S.27 inches. The weather is
showery at present, with the possibil-
ity of a heavy rain tonight Reports
from the county districts state that
from quarter to half an inch of rain
has fallen with much good results
SAN DIEGO, March .15-The predict
ed storm did not reach here to-day. It
was clear until late in the afternoon
with a fresh breeze from the west. To-
ward 8 o'clock it became cloudy, and
at ~ tonight the sky is heavily over
cast Up to this hour, however, the
needed rain has not begun to fall
EUREKA, March 15.-It has been
raining here continuously for the last
two days with excellent prospects of a
continuance.
COLUSA, March 15.-Rain COM
menced falling here on Tuesday evening
and has since registered a quarter of an
inch. The prospects are good for rain
tonight. The weather is warm and
the barometer low and falling.
SANTA CRUZ, March 15-It has been
raining steadily all day, with no sign OF
cessation. 1t is estimated that about
four inches have fallen since the pres
ent storm began. The San Lorenzo
River is rising, and much driftwood is
floating down. The bay is very rough.
Several fishermens boats have been
capsized in the bay. The sloop May
belle, which started for San Francisco,
had to put back to port here There
was a cloudburst at Big Creek this
morning, and five inches of rain have
fallen there.
MODESTO, March 15.-The rainfall
for the storm up to this evening was 80
of an inch. The indications are for
rain tonight and tomorrow All
parts of Stanislaus County report about
the same precipitation On the west
side of the San joaquin River grain
was suffering. but will now yield we'll
especially the late sown. In other
portions of the county all crops were
standing dry spell well, as there have
been heavy dews at night.
MILTON, March 15-Rain has fallen
steadily since yesterday morning, and
to-day a heavy storm is prevailing. An
abundance of rain is now assured for
60,
mines have only been waiting for
water supply to begin operations a sea-
son of great prosperity is now assured.
JACKSON, March ia heavy
storm has prevailed here yesterday and
to-day. Two and one-quarter inch=s
have fallen during that time, with in
dications that the storm is not over. The
total rainfall for this season is 1915,
against 14.20 last year.
TEMPLEToN, March ia light
drizzle which had been falling since B
O'Clock this morning turned to a heavy
rain tonight, with strong south wind
blowing. Twenty-Five hundredths of
an inch had fallen up to 6 O'Clock,
enough to tide crops over three weeks
longer.
SANTA ROSA, March ia heavy
rain has fallen nearly all day. Reports
from all over Sonoma County show that
the storm has been general. Indications
are that the rain will continue all night.
PASO ROBLES, March 15.-It began
raining here at Z O'Clock this morning,
and has continued all day. Twenty
hundredths of an inch had fallen up
to ) o'clock. The fate of this county
depends practically upon this rain. The
indications are good for its continua
ton. A larger amount of ground has
been sown than ever before. Grain is
in good condition and with an abundant
rain prosperity will be restored.
PACIFIC GROVE, March 15.-Nearly
an inch of rain has fallen in this Sec
tion during the past twenty-four hours,
coming when most needed by all crops.
The downpour since daylight this morn
ing was the heaviest of the present
year, and was accompanied by very
high wind. There is yet no indication
of clearing, but prospect of heavy
shower during the night.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, March 15.-A
light rain began falling this morning,
but ceased before noon. Toward even-
ing 1t began again, and by 8 O'Clock for
ty hundredths had been measured. It
is coming down steadily, and reports
of good rain have been received from
all over the county. There is every
indication of a continued downpour all
night. The spirits of the people have
been revived as the rain means the Saw
ing of every farmer who WAS on the
brink of ruin, besides merchants who
We're carrying them on their books. The
prospects of q good crop are assured.