Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-05
TIMELY RAIN IS RECEIVED
Grain Fields of West Receive Much Needed
Wetting Down.
SHOWERS FROM LAKES TO MOUNTAINS
Reports Indicate General scope of
Precipitation, Although Total Does
Not show Enough 20 Fiji
Requirements.

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His presence in Nebraska is most well
come, as 1t has been needed here for sew
much damage to crop prospects, and. the
showers that came we're badly needed. The
rain was quite extensive, involving the
country from Chicago to Denver.
At Omaha the precipitation was O.1s of
at Denver. At North Platte trace was
reported. at Cheyenne O.O1 Of an inch, at
st. Louis 1.5s inch fell and at Fort
Dodge, Kan, O.24 Of an inch was recorded.
At Kansas City the fall was light. Mis-
soaking.
Reports from Nebraska all indicate rain
fall. The Union Pacific reports rain all
along its line. From Elwood, in Gosper
county. comes report of a saving shower.
This is an indication that the South Platte
country had its share of the moisture
In eastern and southeastern Nebraska,
along the line Of the B. & M, the rainfall
was generous. On the central and western
divisions good rains fell, while similar re-
divisions.
indications are for further rain.
Inch and an Eighth.
HASTINGS, Neb. May 4-(special Tele-
ram-)-After weeks Of waiting rain fell in
Hastings and Adams county this morning
to the extent OF an inch and an eighth. AS
the rain fell with a steady downpour with
out being accompanied by any wind, every
drop Of the moisture sank deep in the soil.
During the rainstorm lightning did some
damage about the city. Mr.. Charles Dins-
more's house had the chimney and part OF
the roof torn of by lightning.
DOwnPOur at Nebraska City.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb, May 4.-(spe-
cial.)-This city was visited by the first
good rain OF the season last night and this
morning. The downfall began shortly after
midnight and continued until nearly noon
today. At no time did 1t rain hard, but
the steady downpour soaked the ground.
Wheat and oats are In excellent condition
and everything points to a large yield.
Rain Comes in Good Time.
TRENTON. Neb., May 4--(speciaI Tele-
grsp)-Thls section OF the country was
visited by half an inch OF rain last night.
This is the first moisture for twenty one
days. The past week has been very windy
and dusty. Pastures and growing crops
Will be benefited and farmers encouraged.
Million Dollar Shower.
ELWooD. Neb., May 4.-(special)-The
million-dollar rain struck Gosper county
this morning at o'clock and there is
every indication of long, steady downpour
The grain has not been hurt by drouth,
bugs or worms and everything points to
a big crop of everything
Fall IL General
GRAND ISLAND. Neb., May 4.-(special)
"A fine rain began falling about o'clock
this morning and appears to be general.
All vegetation was backward and several
inches OF moisture are very much needed.
Welcome Rain in Cass.
PLATTsMoUTH. Neb., May 4.-(specialD
"A fine shower fell in this vicinity this
morning At l o'clock this afternoon
gentle rain began to fall. which promises
to continue during the night.
Rain at Ulysses.
ULYSSES, Neb.. May 4.-(speciaI Tele-
gram. Rain fell steadily here today from
IL until o'clock. The ground is thor
oughly soaked.
Rivers Are Swelling.
GUTHRIE, okl.. May 4.-Drenching rains
have been falling over eastern Oklahoma
since early morning. swelling rivers and
creeks higher than at any other time this
season. The Cimaron, North Canadian.
Cottonwood and Arkansas rivers are rap
idly approaching higher marks, and there
is no sign OF the downpour Of rain ceasIng.
1t is OF incalculable value to growers of
wheat, potatoes and cotton.
Crops Are Benefited.
KANSAS CITY, May 4.-Dispatches from
large part Of Kansas tell Of important
rains today that have done great benefit
to crops. The prospect is for still further
showers.