The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-02

much needed rain, so that now the
entire State Is we'll watered with nos,
sibly o limited area in Pickens mead
ing more rain. Edgefield county was
the centre Of the heaviest rainfall with
measurements of S.37 and 1883 mt
Poverty Hill and Trenton respectively.
There were measurements of more
than four inches at various other
points.
| Six places reported measurements of
less than one inch, 13 of from to Q
inches, 20 from m 2 to 4 inches and 8over
4 inches, the average Of these amount
ing to 2.7I the normal for the week
is about Las.
Lands were badly washed in Edge
field and Orangeburg counties, while
In many places poorly drained low
lands were under water, and country
roads were rendered we'll nigh i'm
passible.
| Cloudiness prevailed during the week
| with intervals of sunshine estimated
Ut ~ per cent. OF the possible, for the
state, ranging from 8 to 10 in eastern
portions to go and 70 in the extreme
| northwestern portions.
heaVy winds occurred in Berkeley
on the 14-15th.
Inc past week was cool, cloudy and
rainy, In places to the extent of bring
ing Ill iarmWork to stand-still. Cor
respondents In tho eastern counties,
and the middle and lower SAVANNAH
valley report the weather very un-
favorable, while over the extreme
northeastern, tho north central and
the north western counties on the
whole, favorable. Reports of injury
to grass by caterpillars were received
from Bamberg, Beaufort, Williams
burg, hampton and elsewhere. The
army worm has disappeared from por-
lions OF Florence, and has made its ap-
pearance in Clarendon, Hampton,
Sumter and Korshaw. Boil worms in
Edgefield, Abbeville and Orangeburg.
Grass -hOppers numerous and destruc-
tive in Williamburgs and Hampton.
The condition Of crops is less uni
form than heretofore, especialIv of
cotton. which remains unimpaircd in
the western and nOrthcrn sections of
tho State, but deteriorating rapidly
over the central and eastern sections,
owing TO an excess Of moisture and
absence of sunshine, which caused
open bolls to sprOut, cracked bolls to
rot and the plant, generally, to she'd
young bolls and squares. Practically
no picking was possible during the
week, and but few bolls opened except
IN places where it is reported that
cotton Is opening rapidly. Rust is
common reported from nearly every
county. Blooms are still numerous cx-
cept on light soils where the plant is
apparently dying.
Sea Island cotton remains in good
condition, generally and is heavily
irulted, but is shedding alarmingly in
places.
The condition of corn has steadily
improved and the estimates OF yield are
Increased by correspondents, except on
some bottom lands, where it is too wet
and where it is turning yellow.
Fodder pulling made slow progress
and much fodder was spoiled by the
rains before it could be cured and
housed.
Lhto corn continues to look very
promising and will soon be made.
Iooacco curing practically flushed
except very late fields. This crop is
reported to be Of high quality ecncr-
ally the yield was large and sales
satisfactory OF that portion of the CROP
which has been marketed.
Nlce harvest was delayed both on
account OF unfavorable weather and
slowly rlpehlng grain but will soon
De general. Late rice shows improve.
ment during the week, especially
over the northerly sections of the rice
belt.
Peas were injured in places by the
heavy rains, but generally are very
promising. Pea-vinc hay cutting will
begin this week.
Sweet potatoes are looking we'll and
digging has begun with excellent
yields. This crop promises to be
large one.
Much grass for hay was destroyed
by worms in the southwestern coun-
ties.
Pastures continue in excellent con-
dition. Fall vegetables are being
planted in the trucking districts. Late
fruit scarce, except pears which are
plentiful and OF fine quality. Grinding
cane and boiling syrup is in progress.
The cane is said to be too sappy. Minor
crops generally are very promising.
J. w. BAUER, Direction.