The record-union., 1899-03-02
Il Was Not Heavy Enough to Do the Benefit
Which Was Expected.
While Grain is Not Actually Suf-
fering in the Central Portion
of the State, Feed for Stock Is
Short, Owing to the Long Con-
tinued Dry Spell.

amount of rain that has fallen over the
State in thei past twentyfour hours has
been disappointing. While it has done
a slight amount of good, the benefit is
not as much as was expected. The area
covered was from Stanislaus County
north, and the fall was very light. Pro-
lessor Harmon of the Weather Burea Il
thinks there will be resumption OF
showers after an interval of about
twenty-four hours.
SAN JOSE, March 1.-TWO days Of
cloudy weather terminated with light
showers this afternoon. About 0.O2 of
an, inch fell. There is no wind or other
indications of heavy rain, but it is
hoped that the moist weather may con-
tinue so as to avoid the necessity Of
winter irrigation.
WALNUT CREEK, March 1.-Since
last night half an inch of rain has
fallen in this valley. While the crops
were not suffering, they will be great
~ benefited by the downpour.
SANTA ROSA, March 1.-Showers of
rain have fallen here to-day. There are
good prospects this evening for a heavy
downpour
MONTEREY, March IA general
warm soaking rain began falling
throughout this section last night, and
still continues. Although the precipi-
tation is slight, the rain has been of
inestimable benefit to hay, grain, fruit
and pasture in this locality, and if con-
tinued for twenty-four hours will be
the salvation of crops. Cattlemen will
be benefited also.
MILTON. March CLOUDY weather
with occasional light showers has pre-
vailed here to-day Grain is growing
nicely in this section, and is not suffer-
ing for rain, but feed is very short,
owing to the early frosts and long con-
tinued dry spells.
SUISUN, March 1.-Rain commenced
falling in this vicinity about midnight,
and has continued at intervals The
prospects are exceedingly good for a
continued downpour. The precipitation
will be of incalculable benefit to or
chardists and farmers, and grazing
lands will be materially benefited.
OAKLAND, March IA fall of rain
took place this morning, including Oak
land and all the immediate towns in
Alameda County. The downfall was
continuous for several hours, but was
heavy in none of the districts heard
from. 1t continued up to about O'Clock
The precipitation in this city was
900 OF an inch, making total for the
season of 11.16 inches as against Sy4
inches up to this time last season. The
rain was greatly appreciated by all
classes There is hope of a continue
ton OF the fall before evening because
the sky is overcast and the wind is
veering to the southeast.
STOCKTON, March 1.-The long ex-
pected and greatly desired rain began
falling about 2 o'clock this morning.
though there was little more than a
sprinkle. 1t is still cloudy and threat
enlng, however. and there is every in
olcat1on that there will be a good pre-
clpitatlon- Special telephone messag es
received by the Mali this morning
from New Hope, Acampo, Oakdale, La
throp, Pennington, Modesto Bouldin.
Linden, Lockford and Tracy tell the
same story anent the rain and crop
conditions. At all these points there
has been sprinkle but threatening
weather prevailed. and more rain was
looked for. Both grain and fruit at all
each place comes the assurance that the
wheat can stand it from two to three
weeks longer without rain At no place
was there any pressing need of rain
at the present time. Feed, however.
Us scarce and badly needed
LOS ANGELES, March To-day
was cloudy and threatening, with con-
ditions somewhat favorable for rain to-
night For the past week the weather
has been cool. and light showers in the
southern part of the State and heavy
foss in the coast districts have kent the
grain looking remarkably WE'LL though
heavy rainfall is badly needed. II
no rain falls within the next two weeks
the grain will suffer greatly. The early
deciduous fruits are blossoming rapid
ly. A rain is badly needed also TO fill
the reservoirs and supply places for
irrigation.
SAN DIEGO, March 1.-The rainfall
at this point thus far this season is
3.13 inches. while in the grain growing
sections back from the coast it has
BEEN twice. as much. Grain throughout
the county is vigorous and continued
rains within ten days will assure
good crop Two inches of snow fell at
.Cuyamaca during the past week. and
light showers fell in other parts of the
county Deciduous fruits are doing
we'll, and trees are blossoming. Weather
officials look for rain this week.
WEATHER CONDITIONS.