Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-06

ing In reports from every section OF the
state that the precipitation has varied from
one-half inch to an inch and half. In
Omaha yesterday the record was so Of an
inch.
And the best OF it all is that the rain
was OF that gentle, persistent kind that
sinks into the ground without washing the
soil. II will bring the corn up with a
jump and the winter wheat and small grain
that had suffered some will recuperate ma
terially. 1t was the FIRST real "soaker''
of the year.
Relieves the Farmers.
osCEoLA, Neb., May 5.-(special. 1.-The
long -hoped-for rain came to this vicinity
Sunday and today. The downpour has re-
lieved the anxiety of the farmers who were
agitated over crop conditions.
SCHUYLER, Neb., May 5.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The cooler weather OF Sunday was
followed by a rainfall. beginning at noon
today, OF three-Quarters OF an inch.
LAUREL, Neb., May ESPECIAL Tele-
gram.)-A drenching rain commenced to
fall at l o'clock this afternoon and the
ground is thoroughly soaked Grain, grasses
and all vegetables are in a hourishing con-
dition. The new waterworks plant is now
completed and operates effectively in
trial OF its force. Laurel has organized
a Business Mems association and a Build
ing and Loan company are one of its first
acts.
ASHLAND, Neb., May 5.-(Special.)-Th
| first soaking rain in over a month fell here
yesterday and today. The gauge at the B.
| & NJ. depot registered 80 OF an inch this
morning and 1t is still raining this after
| noon. There has been a drouth here dur
ing the month of April, only "a Of an inch
falling according to reports from DR..
Mansfeldes observatory. The rain comes
at a time most needed for light garden
| truck and early small grain.
| COLUMBUS, Neb., May 5.-(Special)-
One-third OF an inch Of rain fell Sunday
and at noon today it is beginning to rain
again.
Harvard Rain Aidp.
HARVARD, Neb., May 5.-(special)-
| Vegetation was greatly refreshed Sunday
and today by a rainfall Of .5s Of an inch.
! While continued dry weather and hard
winds have materially damaged many fields
Of winter wheat, with favorable conditions
| from this till harvest time, fairly good
average yield may reasonably be expected.
/ A comparison of rainfall for the first four
montha. Of the year 1901 and this as fur
nished Fweather Observer Fleming. are
as folS Fpr the year 1901. January. .21;
| OF an inchsh February. TO-; March and April,
| LBS. Tbis year, January gave 10; Febru-
ary l65; March i inch and April .2s
DAVID CITY. Neb, May 5.-(speciaL)-
After weeks of high winds and dust, rain
| fell in David City and all Butler county
yesterday to the extent of one-half inch.
The rain came steady. unaccompanied by
wind. The Indications for more rain this
afternoon are encouraging.
FAIRBURY, Neb., May 5.-(Special.)-
sixteen -hundredths of an inch Of rain fell
| yesterday, and as much more today, with
good prospects OF continuance. Wheat was
damaged by the dry weather, but this
downpour will greatly benefit, 1t.
York Soil Saturated.
YORK, Neb., May 5.-(Special.) )-Heavy
rain fell yesterday, drenching York county
thoroughly. Today rain is falling and in
| dications are that 1t will rain all day.
| The importance Of rain here has been
severely felt
TALMAGE. Neb., May 5.-(special)-
Everybody in this part OF Otoe county Is
| rejoicing over the fine rain which began
Sunday and still continues. So far, little
or no damage has been done to crops All
small grain Is doing we'll. Some corn has
been planted and will be up in few days.
The ground is thoroughly soaked.
STRANG, Neb., May ESPECIAL. )-This
vicinity was visited by rain Sunday and
! AZ OF an inch of water fell. About o'clock
Monday morning another shower began and
It looks as though it would last the rest
| OF the day.
CHARLESTON, Neb., May 5.-(SpeciaI)
Charleston was supplied with a long-felt
want yesterday and today by receiving an
inch of rain.
Raining at Cedar Creek.
CEDAR CREEK, Neb., May 5.-(Special
| Telegram.)-A good rain fell here Saturday
night and Sunday and 1t is still raining
| The farmers are feeling jubilant.
BEATRICE, Neb. May 5.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Rain began falling here this morn
| ing and has continued without abatement
most of the day. About an inch Of water
has fallen. Crops of all kinds will be
| greatly benefited as a result.
| TECUMSEH, Neb., May 5.-(SpeciaL)- y
Johnson county was visited by a consld-
cradle fall OF rain during Saturday night
and Sunday. The wheat, which has suffered
some from drouth. is benefited, as Is oats.
gardens, etc, and the awful dust storm
which prevailed for several days Is put to
an end
CLAY CENTER, Neb.. May 6.-(special.J
The first rain OF any consequence to this
! section OF country since the hrst part OF
March fell Sunday and indications are for
more. Wheat has suffered much, but this
rain will be beneficial TO the crop.
| CULBERTSoN, Neb.. May 5.-(Special)-
This section was visited by a little over
half an inch OF rain Saturday night. Fall
wheat is looking better than in years. A
large acreage Of sugar beets is being
planted under the numerous bitches in this
/ vicinity.
| over Two Inches at wilcox.
WILCOX. Hsb.. May 5.-(speeial. This
country was blessed with over two inches Of
rain Sunday. which puts the winter wheat
in excellent condition. The acreage is very
large, at least 70 per cent Of the tillable
land was sown in wheat last fall, and with
present prospects this country will harvest
the biggest crop in Its history.
RED CLOUD. Neb., May b.-(special.)-
The long drouth in this section was re-
Iieved this morning by one-halt inch Of
rainfall. Indications are favorable for more
| of the welcome moisture.
SHELTON. Neb. May 5.-(Special. "A
nice rain fell here Sunday. Dark clouds
gathered in the southwest and the wind
changed to that direction from the north