Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-19
WEATHER MAN HAS
GROWN CAUTIOUS
DECIDES NOT TO PREDICT RAIN
UNTIL SURE OF 1T
Showers Of the Past Week Give lndl-
cations Of Prosperity for Farm
ers and Citrus Fruit
Growers

Weather Forecaster Franklin was
hedged about by sunshine and cloud
yesterday afternoon, and his prognosti-
cation was consistently worded.
Partly cloudy and possibly showers"
was the message he sent out No
prophet could have done otherwise
The setting sun frightened the west
while clouds of deep lead color, bor-
dering on blackness, put on a bold front
in the east.
Mr.. Franklin explained that the
storm which had furnished Los Angeles
more than half an inch of rain had
moved southwark and was central over
Northern Arizona. Rainfall was re-
ported in southern Arizona and snow
in the northern portion of the territory.
No rain was reported north of Point
Conception. When these storms move
inland and become apparently satisfied
with the Arizona climate they are as
apt to produce rain in Los Angeles as
they are to hold aloof from the City of
Angels. Consequently with an omi-
nous eastern horizon set against a
golden west Mr.. Franklin said that in
and about Los Angeles it would be
partly cloudy and rain was possi-
bility. The clouds were too far away
for the weather bureau instruments to
get intimate communications with
them.
The weather bureau issued its weekly
crop bulletin yesterday, hased on re-
ports from correspondents in the sew
eral counties adjoining and near Los
Angeles. This bulletin shows the rain
fall and crop conditions in the territory
embracing the counties mentioned. A
synopsis follows:
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara-1S7 inches of rain
fell during the storm last week, max
ing 1106 inches for the season. Farm
ing operations are progressing with
great vigor. Feed on the ranges is in
fine condition; the outlook was never
better.
Ventura County
Bardsdale-.75 inch Of rain fell early
in the week, making 2.95 inches for
the season. The soil is in fine condi-
ton for working. Early sown barley
is coming up. A portion of the orange
crop is beginning to puff slightly.
Lemon trees have full crop of-fruit.
Los Angeles County
Lancaster-1.50 to inches of
rain fell in the valley last week. Feed
is beginning to grow. Threatening
close of the week.
La Crescenta-1 inch of rain fell
last week, making 1926 inches for the
season. The snowfall in the mountains
was very light. The weak closed with
threatening weather.
Inglewood--.S5 inch rain fell first of
the week, followed by cloudy weather
The soil is in fine condition for plowing
The second plowing and seeding will
begin next week.
Duarte-Cool generally cloudy week;
rain fell heavily night of January 8;
showers fell Monday and Tuesday;
Orange shipping is in full progress. No
irrigating being done now.
Azusa-174 inches rain fell intermit
tently first of the week, making total
precipitation of All inches for the sea-
son. Irrigatingi which was resumed
after the previous rain, is now suspend
ed. Oranges and lemons continue in
fine condition. Orange shipments con-
tinue.
urg-Laverne-1.9 inches rain
fell early in the week, making 4.67
inches for the season. Orange picking
delayed by the rain.
San Dimas-1.SS inches of rain fell
early in the week, followed by cool,
cloudy weather. Citrus fruit picking
is delayed by the rain, but will be re-
sumed next week.
Downey-.5O inch of rain fell the first
of the week. Warm, cloudy weather
followed the rain. The soil is in fine
condition for plowing, and the ground
is being prepared for hay.
Los Angeles-Fine growing weather
followed last weeks rain; the hills and
valleys are getting green; early sown
grain is beginning to come up. A rain
storm set in Sunday night and con-
tinues at the close of this report.
Pomona-Fifteen hundredths of an
inch of rain fell during Sunday night
and Monday morning Flowing and
seeding are in full progress. Farmers
have faith that there will be ample |