Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23

far advanced as usual, except in the south
central region and on the Arkansas Platte
divide. As a rule winter wheat is in good
condition and fruit trees sustained no
serious damage during the winter. There
was a light fall of snow here last night,
but the weather is clearing today.
SALT LAKE. Utah, April 22.-Freezing
temperature and unusually heavy precipi-
tations are reported to have occurred last
night In many sections of the ntermountaln
country. 1t is not thought, however, that
any damage to fruit will result. as the
lowest temperatures are reported from the
desert stretch of southern Utah and Ne
vada, where there is practically nothing
to damage. In the fruit districts Of Idaho,
Colorado and Utah the temperature did
not sink low enough to do much harm and
the rain and snow coming at this time Of
year will, it is expected, prove Of great
benefit. Further light frosts are predicted
for tonight in some sections.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, April 22.-The weather
in Tennessee during the last three days
has been unusually warm and dry for this
time OF the year, but 1t has been of ad-
vantage to the farmers. Planting opera
tions are now going forward favorably,
though the season is about two weeks later
than the average.
Illinois Crops Not Affected.
CHICAGO, April 22.-Although promised
relief from the hot and dusty winds that
put the thermometer at "a degrees yester-
day, Chicago Is still experiencing unsea-
sonably warm weather. At 10 o'clock today
the temperature was "A degrees and was
rapidly rising. The Weather bureau pre-
diets that the present high wind will con,
tinue, but that probably by night showers
will fall. The lack of rain is not thought
to have affected crops.
PEORIA, Ill. April 22.-The temperature
at 8 o'clock this morning stood at 65, or IL
degrees higher than yesterday morning,
with partial clouds and good prospect for
rain. The maximum temperature yester-
day was "a degrees. There has been plenty
OF rain and no apprehension is felt for crops
at present.
Cold Wave Predicted.
COLUMBUS, O.. April 22.-The warm
wave and spring showers the last two days
have caused the growing crops to shoot up
rapidly. The season is very backwar In
central Ohio The local weather bureau
predicts showers for tonight, to be followed
by a marked drop in temperature. The
mercury is expected to fall, possibly to the
freezing point. by Wednesday night, in
which case considerable injury to unpro-
tected garden crops is expected.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 22.-The weather
was not so oppressive today as yesterday.
A strong wind is blowing. The weather
bureau predicts a cold wave, with probably
frost tomorrow. Crops in Indiana not re-
tarded by weather conditions. Fruit prom
Using. with exception of peaches.
PHILADELPHIA, April 22.-The hot
wave which is prevailing in the west Is
making itself felt In this locality today.
At the United States weather bureau the
thermometer registered Sc degrees at II
O'Clock this morning. Yesterdays maxi
mum temperature was 70 and there is pros
pect Of this record being exceeded today.
The forecast for tomorrow indicates still
warmer weather.
MILWAUKEE,. April 22.-Record break
ing high temperature for April is reported
from all parts Of Wisconsin today Unless
there is C. change soon. accompanied by
showers, II is feared the effect on the crops
will be serious. There has been little rain
this spring and the ground is dry for a con-
siderable depth.
Reports to the local weather bureau show
higher temperatures than yesterday at
Wisconsin points. 1t was g. degrees, on
cial. at 10 a. m. in Milwaukee.
ST. LOUIS, No. April 22.-The unprece-
dented warm spell continues in st. Louis
and vicinity. but is somewhat abated to-
day, the Thermometer registering 20 de-
grees at 10 a. m. Local thunder storms
are predicted for this afternoon.
Wheat in Missouri and Illinois is badly
in need Of rain. but Il is thought can sur
vive for several days without It. Il is the
consensus Of opinion on change" that
the present hot spell has not had much
additional deleterious effect on the wheat
OF this section, but may II 1t should con.
tinue long.
ATLANTA. Ga, April 22.-Normal condi.
lions obtain generally throughout tn,
southern states. All danger to fruit by
frost is believed to be passed and farmers
are proceeding with their planting which
in some sections. was delayed by heavy
rains.
ABERDEEN. s. D.. April 22.-(spsciaI
Telegram,)-A driving northeast slest and
snow storm prevails here. About an inch
Of snow has fallen. but is rapidly melting
Grass will be greatly benefited by moisture
Tit storm Is EsEe-al.
Big Fire In LOndO