The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-04

Northern Pacific officials are enthu-
siastic over the crop outlook along
their lines They say that not in sew
era, wears have the conditions been
better and the prospects for large
crop so good The soil is in splendid
condition, and the grains are all grow
ing nicely. The following is the report
issued from the general freight depart
Eicnt for the week ending May 81:
Minnesota Division-The rain fail the past
ten days has been ample, though not excess
sive. well distributed and Of benefit to all
crops which .ook frst-class in every par
ticular; prospects could not be improved
upon 1t has been cloudy and cool generally.
in some localities little TOO cool al nights
for tender piants. Corn and potatoes are
coming up and would grow fast with warmer
weather; acreage Of potatoes will be large
There is still some breaking being done for
fax. Hay promises to be p;entlIul.
Little rails g. Dakota Brancn-up 10 the
25th weather was warmer. then followed
several rains and cool weather. ground Is
thoroughly soaked but weather , is eoo un e' in
certain localities. but no serious Complaints
are made. AS a whole prospects are very
Fergus Falls Bganch-Prospects for good
crops continue TO be lattering. and farmers
fee. much encouraged Weather mas peen
changeable, including warm, cool, showery
aud mostly clowdy, also one or two light
frosts at night which did no harm: Corn ana
potatoes are sprouting. but need a little
warmer weather. Cut worms are reported
doing some injury to gardens around Gil .heral
and Battle Lake. All reports indicate the
outlook is exceptionally bright at this time.
grain of all kinds is doing exceptionally
well and gives promise of large crops, II
having taken deep root and stoo.ed spien-
did-y. Copious rains have fallen through the
Red River valley since last report and were
well distributed except in Pemblna county,
where the precipitation was light. The ground
tDiD ffipih
: through several weeks without rain. little
flax seeding remains to be done here and
there. In NEST sections the acreage under
cultivation is greater than any former year
In Province of Manitoba-A fair amount
Of rain fell in country between Emerson and
Morris since last report, and crops are do
ing very nicely. However, they will need
. more rain soon, the ground is somewhat
dry. Similar conditions to the foregoing pre-
vail for about twenty-five miles west OF Nor
ris, along the Brandon branch Miami re-
ports weather dry and co.,; crops suffering
for want Of rain Reports from Altamont
and Somerset show that plenty of rain has
fallen and crops looking well From
the latter point to Brandon, through some
sixty miles of good farming country, crops
are badly in need of rain and at stand
still. There have been but occasional light
showers since spring opened. and lately it has
been warm and windy. Conditions along the
= Portage branch have been much improved by
timely rain, which greatly refreshed crops
and vegetables.
Dakota Observation-Disclosures conditions pre-
generally concede that prospects have never
been better at this time. Wheat has stooled
soil is in prime condition and contains suf-
ficient moisture to last several weeks with
normal temperature. 1t has continued cool
and cloudy since last report, with numerous
showers. Flax seeding IS not quite complet-
ed, owing to damp weather.
Fargo & Southwestern Branch-The general
verdict OF reports is that crop prospects were
never better at this time of year. Weather
has been cool with several rains. leaving the
y ground well soaked. Crops are away ahead
of last year, with a much thicker growth.
Hay promises TO be plentiful.
Cooperstown Granddaughter has contin-
ued very favorable for growing crops, which
are all coming up and growing nicely. Owing
TO fine condition of ground farmers are doing
considerable breaking and putting in late
flax. The acreage seeded to all grains is
larger than usual. this year. $50,
James River Valley Branch-Prospects re-
main coed. ard farmers are happy over the
- outlook. Ground is in frst-class condition
and grain is deeply rooted Seeding is all
done.
jamestown & Northern-sp.endid conditions
Of soil and weather exist, crops are growing
rapidly and advancing ahead of last year.
Weather has been cool without much rain
since last report but needed for pres
ent. Flax sowing continues in some locali-
ties. also breaking OF land by new settlers
the acreage CT flax is extensive this year
Farmers and merchants are in god spirits
over the bright prospects.
Manitoba to Dickinson-Crops in this sec
ton Of country were never in better condition
in prime condition and weather just right for
growing grain. Pasturage is fine
s Montan IA has ma been an unusual
and Gallatin valleys since seeding commence
ed; growing crops are doing satisfactorily
although are somewhat backward owing fo
coo weather; warm sunshine would bring
them along rapidly, and would enable farm
ers who are late to complete their seeding
Ranges never looked better and cattle men
are rejoicing Heavy, warm rains almost
daily have placed crops on an excellent foot
ing in the Bitter Root valley
Idaho, Washington and Oregon-Main Line.
East and West of Pasco-Winter wheat is
!olnting and heading. spring wheat is stool
ing wei. Spokane ard Palouse branch-Win-
ter wheat shows fine growth and just Joint
ing; spring wheat sprouting and stooing well
IN different localities. C.. W. R. R-Winter
wheat commenced heading; spring wheat
stoo.iDg: w. & c. R-Winter wheat heading
out well; spring wheat does favorably
All the above districts were favored with
rain since last report, which was of much
benefit. Good weather continues and pros