The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-05
The Southern Portion Received
a Good Soaking.
is FINE FOR PASTURE.
Stream and Ponds Around En-.
poria Are Filled.
Territory Around Dodge City in
the Rain Belt.

wichita, kan, May 5.-Dur1ng the
past twenty four hours heavy rains
have fallen over entire southern Kansas
and Oklahoma. This will be Of special
benefit to growing corn and the winter
wheat. Reports from various wheat
centers say that, even with no other
rain, the wheat crop viii now grow and
make 20 per cent of a crop. The damage
TO wheat has been reported at 40 to so
per cent, but this is not correct. accord
ing to the Kansas Grainmen's bureau,
located here. Since the rains, they say
that southern Kansas viii produce two-
thirds if not three-f ourths Of the crop of
last year. The rainfall averaged two
inches Light showers fell last night.
Emporia, May 5.-A heavy rain fell in
this section late Saturday night and
there was constant doWnpeur the
greater part of Sunday afternoon. The
was becoming very dry and farmers
were complaining Nearly all farmers
have finished planting and this rain
comes just at the proper time to insure
a good start for the corn. Streams and
ponds are also well filled.
Larned, May "a general rain fell
here Sunday forenoon. It continued
about two hours and wet the ground to
the depth of about two inches. 1t came
too late to be of material benefit to the
wheat as the crop in this section of the
state is practically gone The prospects
for more rain are good and if it comes
it will be of great value to corn and
other summer crops and pasturage,
grass having become very short and dry
during the past two weeks.
Arkansas city, May 5.-southern kan
sas and northern Oklahoma were
blessed with the first general rain Sun
day that has fallen in several weeks.
The rain began at 10 o'clock and CON
tinued at intervals all day. It will be
of great benefit to growing crops and
pastures in the territory southeast of
here, where many trainloads of cattle
have been shipped in during the last
month by Texas cattlemen to fatten on
the grass.
Ellis, May 5.-This part of the state
was visited with rains Saturday night
and Sunday, ranging from good showers
to one inch, the lightest being here and
at Hays. The weather continues cloudy
with indications for more rain. 1t is
generally believed that with favorable
weather from now on most of the wheat
viii make half a crop, although occa-
sional fields are total failure.
wellington. May 5.AThis locality was
visited by a fine shower Saturday night
and Sunday there was a good soaking
rain which seems to be general over-the
county. The wheat had begun to IRE
badly in localities that had been skip
ped by the local showers and much of
it is already ruined. Corn and oats are
coming on well and farmers are more
encouraged over the outlook.
Florence, May 5-This county was
visited by heavy soaking rains Saturday
and Sunday night, accompanied by some
wind and hail At some points the
downfall was very heavy, causing small
streams to rise several feet. The good
done to pastures and crops is ifnmeas-
urable. There is every Indication for
a continuation Of the showers.
Ottawa, May 5.-This section is being
visited BY number OF refreshing show
ers A good rain fell Saturday night