New-York tribune., 1902-07-02
CONDITIONS IN THE WESTERN STATES.
CROPS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT IN THE GREAT
CORN AND WHEAT BELT.
cBy The Associated Press1


Chicago, July 1-Reports received here to-day
from the grain States most affected by the heavy
June rains indicate that the crop situation Is not
dscouraging 1t has been painted In many
quarters. This was reflected in the grain pits to-
day. for while the markets were firm at the open
ing and for some time following the excitement OF
yesterday seemed 10 have subsided, and there was
disposition 20 place much faith in the restorative
effects of warmer weather which was reported In
sections and was believed to be on the way
in other places In Ohio Michigan Missouri Kan
sas. Nebraska. Oklahoma and Indian Territory
crops were said he generally in favorable con-
diton. Damage generally It was said would 7,t be
owIands of Illinois appear TO have been the worst
Weaher with remarkabIe Success There Were rains
West and Northwest last might and the forecast ca,
region within the next twenty-four hours
Topeka Kan. July IAN inch and quarter OF
rain fell last night in Cloud and Bourbon counties
with showers in the central portions of the State.
The wheat harvest is practically over. although
retarded in the extreme west by cool weather
Heavy rains have injured the crop in central por-
harvested % in central I and southern Counties Corn
generay Is IepSrtea & Ia spdedG d "a tb NIL
In Oklahoma and Indian Territories the crop
conditions generally are reported favorable.
Omaha, July 1.-There were general rains through
out Nebraska last night. In the Platte and Mis-
souri, valleys the rainfall for the last week two
has been excessive. and in places potatoes
crop somewhat damaged by too much moist
On the tablelands however. the heavy fall OF
condition. The temperature average for the last
week has been considerably below normal. and
sunshine is needed
Des Mones Iowa July with reports from
ninety-seven counties out OF ninety-nine, Director
Sage OF the Iowa Weather Bureau and Crop Ser
vice declared to-day that the Iowa crops were
standing the cold weather and the heavy rain re-
markably well. and that the predictions of damage
and loss purely visionary. He declared that
the bulk OF the corn crop is below the average, but
yield will be all that could be asked.
St Paul. July Loving to the heavy rains early
In the spring and the consequent impossibty to
seed the usual amount Of wheat. more than the
customary acreage OF fax and corn planted In
North Dakota this year. The recent rains. how
ever have about wiped out the possibility Of
crop, but the conditions have been excellent
for flag. and that crop promises to be the best
Well on high land but is generally going too much
10 stalk and Is lodging. and many reports of rust
are being received.
Mnnea polls July 1-Barring strong wind and
heavy rainfall in few scattering sections. crops
OF all kinds in the Northwest in a very salts
factory condition. Corn got a setback from June
frosts but late rains restoring IL, though the
crop as nv wh9ie ole is backward because OF cool
weather. Inc damage TO corn Will be much less
than first thought especially II July and August
are good months. Small grains are doing we'll
Milwaukee, July 1.-The Wisconsin weather and
crop bulletin. issued to-day. reports that there has
been more rain in the State during the last two
months than needed. but that the crop damage
therefrom has been very slight.
ST. Louis July 1-There seems to be no cessa-
ton of the rain that has been falling heavily at
intervals since Saturday morning. Reports OF
damage to crops in Illinois and Missouri continue
to be received. This, it is conservatively est-
mated. will amount to a large sum. Grain in shock
that was not carried away by the floods is begin
ming TO sprout In the uplands corn and We're
benefited by the rains, where not blown down by
the wind.
Kansas City, Mo. July IA heavy, soaking rain
fell last night and this morning in Western Mis-
souri,. followed by a rising temperature. At Kan
sas City and vicinity 1853 inches of water fell while
at Lexington there downfall of II, inches of
rain. Following the coolest June In this part of
the State for twenty years. the indications to-day
are for warmer weather, which is needed by crops
generally No reports Of serious damage to crops
have received, and II is believed that condi-
tions a rule have been favorable in this part or
State.