The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-09


perature. 81; minimum, 50; mean, 81.
WELCOMED RAIN
CHICO. March S-The cool cloudy
weather of the past four days, with oc-
casionai light showers. have been of
great benefit to all the growing crops in
this section. Late sown grain has been
particularly benefited by it. Summer
fallow crops look most encouraging. If
there are no late frosts fruit will be
abundant There was a light fall of
rain this afternoon.
AUBURN, March SIT commenced
raining this evening The wind is in
the southeast, with every indication for
a good shower. Although grain in this
immediate vicinity could stand lorger.
any additional shower would prove
boon to stockmen and assure a bountiful
grain crop. The fruit-growers are de-
pendent upon the South Yuba water
ditch. and that company claims to have
sufficient water in reservoir to meet all
demands. But the miners need rain and
snow badly, and it is doubtful if
enough can fall now to help surface
mining. The large mines using water
as power are already seeking water.
NAPA, March S.-The rainfall in
Napa County has been shy this season,
though better than last year at this
date, about eleven inches being the to-
tai precipitation. Light rain has fallen
this afternoon, promising more. Grain,
grass and fruit are generally in good
condition throughout the county.
SANTA ROSA, March S.-Rain began
falling here shortly after noon to-day.
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tinued downfall. While the crops are
not suffering in this section at all, the
storm is very acceptable, and the farm
ers are jubilant
SUISUN, March S.-The grain crops
of Solano County are not suffering from
a lack of moisture just now With
the expected rain later, the yield will
be the best for years. With the ex-
ception of cherries and apricots the
fruit crops are expected to be large.
Indications are excellent for prunes,
peaches and almonds.
EUREKA, March S.-There has been a
total rainfall thus far this season Of
24.27 inches, as against 20 inches TO
the same date last year The crop
prospects are excellent. There never
has been a better outlook in this coun-
ty- The dairy interests are also sat
isfactory.
PLACERVILLE March S.-Rain be-
gan this evening, and the indications
are for copious rainfall in the west
ern part of the county. and for a heavy
snowfall in the mountains. The past
month has been the dryest February in
over q quarter of a century. The rain
is timely. but the crops could have
withstood the drought for a month
longer. Crops are assured.
SALINAS. March S.-Despite the fact
that no rains have fallen in over four
weeks, crops and feed look promising all
over the county, except in a few spots.
Rarchers report that there still remains
great amount of moisture in the
ground. despite the drought and warm
drying winds and that good crop is
assured. Should there be a sufficiency
OF seasonable spring rains more than
an average crop will result The
weather tonight is cloudy and threat
enine.
WOODLAND. March S.-The wealth
err is showery but with no indications
of heavy storm. The precipitation
is nine inches to date Four or five
inches more are necessary to insure
good crops. Wheat, barley and hay
look well and are apparently not suffer-
ing for lack of moisture. The peach.
pear and almond crops are very prom
ising.
YUBA CITY, March S.-Rain began
falling this afternoon. Crops are not
suffering here yet from drought. except
the grain recently sown, but it will need
considerable spring showers to mature
the crops.
SAN LUIS OBISPo. March SIT is
cloudy and threatening tonight. Crops
in this section lock well. The late sown
grain is especially promising.
WILLOWS, March S.-Wheat and
barley are in splendid condition, the
area sown being greater than last year.
With the usual spring showers. Glenn
County will harvest an immense crop
without any more rain the yield will