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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
KANSAS A MILLING CENTER
New Honors for fWonder- State
Looked for by j. G. NohIer.

Kansas has long been recognized
as the wonder wheat state" in the
nation, but the possibility of another
honor for the Jayhawker state which
may be forthcoming within a few
years is seen in a compilation made
by J. c. Mohler, secretary of the
state board of agriculture, a portion
of which was announced today.
The new honor toward which Kan
sas is headed is in the milling indus
try, Secretary Mothers compilation
shows To indicate the trend of the
milling and wheat industries, Secre-
tary Mohler has tabulated statistics on
the wheat production of Kansas and
other states for the past fifty years
For the purpose of comparison, the
leading producing states were divided
into four groups as follows: Group I.
Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and
Ohio: group 2, Kansas. Oklahoma,
Missouri and Nebraska; group 3, Min
nesota. Wisconsin, Iowa, North and
South Dakota; group 4, Montana,
Idaho, California, oregon and Wash
ington.
In 1871, Secretary Moh1er points
out, the leaders in wheat production
were states east of the Mississippi, in
Guided in group 1, Illinois was lead
ing with a production of over 25,000,-
900 bushels. That year the eastern
group produced IS per cent of the ma
tons wheat; district 2, per cent;
district 3, 81 per cent, and district 4,
per cent.
Ten years later. in 1881, group 1
still held the lead but group ?, which
stood tied with district 4 in per cent
of production, had passed the latter
group and was fast moving on group
8. In 1891, the north central states
(group 81, were at their height in
wheat production and had stepped
into first place, with the eastern group
second, and the Kansas group third.
In 1901, the Kansas group had passed
the eastern and northwest group, but
was still behind the north central
states. The four middle west states
produced rs per cent of the fetal
wheat yield of the nation that year.
During the period from 1891 to 1901,
marked the development of the mill
ing industry in the north central
section, also, at Minneapolis particu-
larly. In 1911. the central section had
gone to within 100000 bushels of
the high mark of the north central
group and during the past decade. the
group composed of Kansas. Okla
homa, Nebraska and Missouri has con-
sistently passed the northern group.
Kansas has led all other states in
wheat production in six of the last
ten years. has placed second, three
times and third once. In 1921 the
central group produced more than
one-third of the total wheat produc-
ton of the nation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
RAINS OF BENEFIT TO CORN
Kaw River Valley Growth Is
From Two to Three Feet Tall
Still Dry in West.
tBy S. D. Flora, MeteorologistJ

The drouth over the eastern third
and most of the central portion of
Kansas was broken the latter part of
this week by splendid, soaking rains
which totalled from / to 8 inches,
but the north-central and western
counties are still very dry, according
to reports of correspondents of the
weather bureau, which cover all parts
of the state. Temperatures ranged
considerably above normal but
reached 100 degrees at only few
places
Corn was greatly benefited where
the rains fell 1t was needing mois-
ture in all sections but had not yet
reached the stage where it was suf-
fering actual damage. The dry
weather has given farmers oppor-
tunity to cultivate it thoroly and keep
the weeds down. In the extreme
southeast counties the more advanced
corn is shoulder high and beginning
to tassei. From the Kansas river
valley north much of it is to feet
tall, while in the central and western
counties it generally ranges from
to feet.
The weather until the close of the
week was fine for wheat harvest.
which made rapid progress and is
finished in the southeastern counties
and about half done in the north
eastern and central counties. BY the
beginning of next week it will be un-
der way in all the western counties
Threshing has begun in the south
east section The hot weather this
week was detrimental to wheat that
had not matured, causing it to ripen
prematurely with consequent shriv-
cling of the grain. Damage from this
cause is reported from nearly all
parts of the state. Where the heavy
rains fell there is complaint of wheat
lodging.
Oats harvest is following wheat
harvest closely. The second cutting
of alfalfa is under way over much of
the eastern half of the state and the
rains were favora BILE for starting the
next crop. Potatoes are being dug
for the market in the southern coun-
ties and the Kaw valley crop is near
ing maturity.
Grain sorghums are generally in
good condition, but their growth has
been slowed up by the dry weather.
Pastures have dried up rapidly where
the drOuth holds sway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
She will be away

points of interest. She will be away
about a month.
DR.. and Mrs. W. L. Borst enter
tanned Sunday at their home 1903
Kansas avenue. at a family reunion in
honor of the birthday anniversaries
of their relatives. Mrs. o. c. Myers
and T. F. Lowry. The guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Myers and family. Mr..
and Mrs. Lowry, Mr.. and Mrs. c.. F.
Lowry and family of Emporia; Mr.
and Mrs. T. C. Becker. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cash Lowry and family OF Emporia.
While the birthday anniversaries of
Mrs. Myers and Mr.. Lowry fall on the
same date. there is thirty years diff
ference in their ages.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Second Presbyterian church will
hold an ice cream and pie social on
the church lawn Friday evening.
sas avenue, is undergoing extensive
improvements.
Mrs. NJ. A. Palmer and son, Glenn.
have returned home after a visit to
relatives in Chicago.
The F. o. MOrns family and Mr.
and Mrs. ]. D. Pratt started this
morning about 10 o'clock on their mo-
tor trip to the east. They expect to
patronize the tin can camps en- route
and to be away two months or more
Miss Josephine Litchinstern of
Denver. Colo, arrived last week to
spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs
Elmer Belts.
Mrs. W. G. Piersou and son, Frank,
Of Walla Walla, Wash, and Mr.. A B.
Cummings and son. Cecil, of Winfield,
Kan, have returned to their homes
after visit to Mr.. and Mrs. r. E.
Fritz OF 1903 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
EAST SIDE NEWS
Notes and personals by Mrs. Fl. ID.
RA4leiGh. Call Blue Gae1 or $3.50.

Mrs. Ed Leech and daughter Nellie
81 ent the day the guests of Mrs. Will
liam Deshler in Freeman avenue
Mrs. J. H. Weaver will entertain
the members of district No. 10, o. E.
S, Friday afternoon at her home in
Shady Glen farm.
Mrs. o. L. White and Miss Nellie
White of Monroe street spent Tuesday
evening the guests of Mrs. D. T. Thorn
son and Mrs. H. D. Wadleigh in Madi-
son street.
Miss Gladys DeshIer, who is attend
ing the summer term of the normal
at Emporia, Kan, will come to Topeka
Saturday and remain until after the
Fourth the guest CT her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. William Deshler, in Free
man avenue.
gone to Valley Falls to spend some
time the guests of relatives.
Mrs Dan Warner and daughters.
Gladys and Mabel. and sons. Everett
and Erwin, of Freeman avenue, are
spending a few days in Clifton, Kan.
the guests OF relatives.
Mr.. Dan Gerwig spent Tuesday eve
ming the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Cron in Madison street.
Miss Rose Deshler. who underwent
an operation recently at Stormont hos
pital. is recovering.
Mrs. William Senne entertained
with party Tuesday at her home in
honor OF her granddaughter. Alberta
and Marie Dittman of Paxico. Kan.
The guests were: Alberta Dittman,
Marie Dittman, Bernice Leonhart. Lii
Ian Senne. Mildred Senne. Pearl Kern,
Helen Adams. Amanda Adams. Emma
Adams, Frances Adams. Everett Leon
hart. Chester Leonhart. Elmer Senne,
Garrett Miller and Walter Adams.
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ShOUer Started the End of
Nebraska Bad Man S Career
1t Was During Downpour He Offered Take Two Girls
Homeland Took Them to His Shack Instead-Chase
for Him Was Thru Four States and End Came in True
Wild West Fashion.

Brown, a former convict. had for
merly resided. Here Brown was rec
ognized by a former acquaintance,
Mrs. Violet Dingman. who attempted
single-handed to capture him. I'm
daunted by the knowledge that the
fugitive was a "two-gun" man, arm ed
and desperate. she accosted him in the
business district of Lincoln, pinned his
arms to his sides, and cried for help.
Half a dozen men nearby stood mute
while Mrs. Dingman was dragged
nearly a block before Brown finally
broke her Mold and fled down an al
ley.
While a posse. quickly formed,
combed the vicinity, Brown. police
learned later. was resting IN the rooL0
of John Ryan, holding Ryan at bay at
the point of his revolvers. with the
voices of the possemen waiting to his
ears thru the open window.
He was seen again in Lincoln the
following day. Another posse formed
and again the chairman" appeared
almost in the midst of his pursuers,
entered a bakery, purchased CHINA
mon rolls and q newspaper in which
his own picture was printed and calm
ly walked from the place to disappear
in the shadows of a nearby building.
Had a Cinnamon Roll Clue.
Guns barked for the first time dur
ing the chase a few hours later when
Walter Schroeder. a parole officer,
was answered by a volley of shots
from the revolver of a man whom he
Identified as Brown. He returned the
fire, but Brown escaped unhurt
The bakery episode gave birth to
the cinnamon roll clue" which en-
abled State Sheriff Gus Hyers to trail
Brown back to Omaha. The follow
ing day a Lincoln owned automobile,
stolen the previous night. was found
abandoned in Omaha. On the floor
of the car were cinnamon rolls by
which Hyers was assured that the man
who had abandoned the car had been
Brown.
For several days thereafter the trail
was hot The scope of the pursuit
widened. Western Nebraska entered
the search for the Benson bandit
Two weeks after the chase began
Brown bobbed up near Sidney, Ne
braskas where he overpowered two Of
ficers, bound them with their suspen-
ders, robbed them of the keys to the
Sidney Jail, wrecked their automobile
and escaped.
This touch of opera bouffe bravado
antedated by only a few days Browns
capture in Wyoming. A woman's
telephone tip from a section north of
Medicine Bow enabled officers to pick
up the trail and a posse overhauled
The chain man as he sat in his car.
The volley of shots that brought
Brown down followed the fugitive's
refusal to surrender. Even in the face
of capture Brown attempted fight,
but his revolver jammed and he was
wounded before he could fire a shot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
(By the Associated PressJ

Omaha, Neb.. June 2s.-Late in the
afternoon of Saturday, May 81 1922, it
rained.
Katherine McMamam. 21, and Mrs.
Jean Jenkins, 20, stood on a down
town corner awaiting a street car in
the dOwnpour. A touring car drew up
to the curb and the man at the wheel
addressed the women, offering to take
them to their destination.
At o'clock the following night.
Sunday. sheriff's officers, answering a
telephone call, went to Benson, a
suburb, and found the two women,
manacled hand and foot with heavy
log chains, in the loft of a newly built
wooden shack
Thus began the story of Nebraska's
modern bad man" and a chase that
extended to four states. enlisted the
united efforts of city, county and state
authorities, cost thousands of dollars,
left a wake of fresh crimes and reach
ed A typically wild western climax
when a steel jacketed bullet from the
rifle of a Wyoming posseman drilled
into the body of Fred Brown, alias
Gus Grimes, as he made his last stand
in the wild country of the Laramie
mountains, 20 miles north of Medicine
They Threatened to SqueaI?
Browns story and that of the two
women contrast sharply. The latter
told of being placed in chains in
cave beneath the shack which had re-
CenLX Deen ny d AAdlA
known as Gus Grimes; of how later
they had been removed to the loft
where they attracted the attention
thru a window of a passing motorist,
H Z. Boyd, and how Boyd, in at
tempting to rescue them was himself
manacled and imprisoned.
Browns story differed. He said he
was acquainted with the women prior
to the date of the alleged kidnapping.
He said that while they were volun-
tary guests at his shack May q and
IS they discovered a cache of jewelry
which they accused him of stealing.
They threatened to "squeal," Brown
said, so he chained them while he
disposed of the jewelry. Boyd's unex-
pected entrance into the affair left no
other course. Brown added, but to
make him a prisoner. too.
Boyd's story was that Grimes
threatened him with death and began
digging a shallow pit which he said
was to be Boyds grave. Grimes then
drove away to dispose of the jewelry.
according to his own account. and
during his absence Boyd freed himself
and telephoned the Douglas county
sheriff. Grimes returned. discovered
Boyd's escape. took Boyd's car and
sped away.
Twenty-fOur Hours-No Clue.
Then began the chase. For twenty
four hours it was, fruitless. Suddenly,
however, it flared into life at Lincoln,
where Grimes. now identified as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
SANTA FE NOTES
Notes and personals By Mrs Il. D.
WadleiEh Call BIus G49I - sSso.

A. J. Dewitt has returned to his
r. a1x in the car shops after a short
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Blair and daugh-
tiers. Teresa and Mayetta. of Chandler
street. were the guests Monday eve
ming OF Mr.. and Mrs VIM Blair in
Wabash avenue.
Mrs. II. A. Lepper of Forest avenue
spent Monday in Leavenworth, Kan.
with her father Mr.. B. p. Williams.
SIr. and Mrs. Curtis Gerwig have
returned 10 their home in Fort Scott,
Kan, after spending a few days here,
the guests of Mrs. Gerwig's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Croli. IN Madison
street Eleanor Gerwig will remain
for a longer visit.
Mr.. A. J. Dewitt and Miss Emogene
Dewitt have returned to their home in
Madison street from a trip to Cali
fornia-
Mr.. and Mrs. J. z. Burgett and
daughters, Jessie and Myrtle. and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry johnson and son.
Donald. motored to Valley Falls, Kan,
Sunday and spent the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
BIRTH RATE ON INCREASE

But Marriages Decreased in Kansas
Fewer Deaths Also.
Death and marriage rates decreased
in Kansas last year. altho the birth
rates increased. That is the report
of the vital statistics department of
the state board of health showing
mparisons for 1920-21.
There were but 1928 deaths last
year in the state as compared with
2O,S06 in 1920. Marriages decreased
from 22,5O7 to 2O,24s. Births, tho,
increased. In 1920 the total was
40.446. Last year, ,42,495.
The 1920 flu epidemic was given
as the reason for the big death show
ing for 1920. Last year, tho, the in
FAINT mortality record took a big jump
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
STATE BOARD REUNION HERE
Home Coming for Veterans of Agri-
culture in January.

culture in January.
The state board of agriculture will
have a homecoming for its veteran
members and officers when the annual
meeting is held in Topeka IN January.
Plans for the homecoming were dis
cussed at the quarterly meeting in
Topeka Tuesday
Among the men who have been ac-
tive in the work of the agricultural
department and are expected to at
tend the meetings are. F. d Coburn
OF Topeka. former secretary; T. T.
Potter. form erly member of the board
aud state senator. now a resident of
California; J. E Shinn, Ottawa; I. L.
Diesem. Garden City: George B. Ross.
Ottawa: r. B. Ward, Belleville; NJ. J.
Hines. Effingham, and w. J. Burtis,
Manhattan. A number of men who
have been prominent in farm and live
stock activities in the state and are
still actively in the game, will also
attend the sessions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
FATAL DISEASES
TRACED TO FOOD
Typhoid Fever and OtherDeadIy
Diseases, Carried by Flies.
Easily Contamlnate Food

The feet Of Fly are covered by a igummy''
fluid which ordinarily collects and carries mil
lions of deadly germs. A Fly merely walking
across a piece of bread. meat other food may
leave q trail of deadly disease germs which when
eaten could cause fatal disease.
Don't let these dirty. disgusting and disease
carrying Flies contaminate your food Kill them
quickly and easily with Regal Dust. Harmless to
humans but quick death to Flies. Clean and eco
no1nical to use, Get Big Bellows Box of Regal
Dust from your Druggist Grocer-25 cents
and rid your home Of Flies. Money Back if it fails
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
OAKLAND NEWS
Notes and personals by Mrs. a. D.
WedIeIEh- Call Blue 422I or $3.50.

An error was made in the Tuesday
evening Journal in announcing the
marriage of Miss Pearl McGinniss and
Mr.. Chas. Fleming. The wedding did
not take place.
Mrs. R. Z. Campbell entertained the
members of the S. O. D. H. club TVS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
War Debt Delegate sails soon.

Paris, June 2S.-Jean V. Parmen-
tier, head OF the French financial mis-
sion which will confer with the war
debt commission in the United States
relative to Frances obligations, has
booked passage on the steamship La
Savoie sailing from Havre Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28

of the below
of Anner
their fund $4,000 for the
Col Fielding Lewis
and his wife, Betty Washington George Wangtons sister Aside
visited frequently where entertained for
artistic
Washington adds At that the
the Battle of Trenton.
his designs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
Tvo Town Combine for Picnic.

Girard. June 2S.-Citizens Of Girard
will join the town of Monmouth. near
here. in a community picnic on Friday
night. June 80. Local talent will fur
nish the entertainment and a basket
dinner will be the chief feature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
"BEST PLANT IN COUNTRY"
Engineer Pleased Over Topeka's New
WaterxvOrkS.

WaterTvOrks.
E. B. Black, head of the engineer
ing firm of Black & Veatch. super
vising engineers on the city water
works filtration plant, is in Topeka
today looking over the plant
1T is the best plant in this sec
ton of the country" Black stated
today.
S. K. Dorsey a chemical engineer
on the staff of Black & Yeatch. Is 70
be stationed in Topeka for the next
sixty days to supervise the operation
of the plant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28

Items for this column may be left
at Petro's drug store or telephone
Eleanor Kimball. 1881, before 10 o'clock
OF after >. Other hours $780,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28

A motorcycle polo machine has been
invented and patented by Cleo Critics.
1923 Quincy street. Critics played his
first game with his new invention Sum
day at Eskridge, where he won by
a score of 4 to l. This was the first
game of this sort in the United States
Another game will be played next Sun
day, July ?, at Southwestern League
park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28

A crowd of persons watched the
unloading of the AL. G.. Barnes circus
in the Union Pacific yards this morn
ing. The small boy was in his ele
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28

over 1920 The number of babies
dying last year tota1led 351 as agains1
ia in 1920.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28

Charity lodge, No. IS. Degree of
Honor, will hold installation and initi-
alton Saturday evening in the hall.
Degree staff officers will put on the
work. All members are requested to
attend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28
Byrd-Davidson.


The marriage of Miss Betty Byrd,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o. Byrd.
and Mr.. Guy Davidson Of north of
town. was solemnized Tuesday eve
ming at o'clock, at the home of the
brides parents, 81 Park street. The
Rev. George r. Jackman of Wakarusa,
read the service, using the single
ring ceremony. Preceding the cere-
mOny Mr.. Leon King sang Il Love You
Truly" with Miss Eleanor Sutton as
accompanist. The house decorations
were ferns and flowers
Miss Byrd was attended by Miss
Nellie Ward as maid of honor and
Miss Esther Steinkamp and Miss Ma
dine Chapman as bridesmaids. Mr..
Davidson's best man was Mr.. Harry
Graham. The bridal party entered to
the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding
March" played by Miss Ruth Jack
man.
The bride was becomingly gowned
in white geOrgette combined with
white taffeta and trimmed with ruff
files of the two materials. Her tulle
veil was held in place by satin ribbons
and she carried a shower bouquet of
white roses and white sweet peas
Miss Wards dress was a light blue
crepe, hemstitched in pink, with ros-
cite trimming. Miss Steinkamp was in
peach colored organdie. while Miss
Chapman wore lavender organdie.
During the reception which was held
following the ceremony. the bride cut
the large wedding cake ornamented by
a miniature bride and bridegroom
standing under a wedding bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson left today
on a motor trip to St. Louis. After
two weeks they will be at home to
their friends at 81 Park street
The children of the Quincy-Grant
Fairgrounds picnicked today at Gage
park.
Notes and Personals.
Ebert Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Austin Burke. 1922 Quincy street, who
is visiting relatives in Council Grove.
fell from a haymow recently and suf-
fered a broken arm in consequence.
Mrs. Stanley Warner and daughters
and Miss Helen Hitchcocks of Youngs-
town. o.. arrived today to visit Mr.
and Mrs. c. L. Thomas of S12 West
Gordon street.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Peebler have
moved into their new home on the
corner of Fairchild and Monroe
Miss Lucille Fisher. 1928 Quincy
street, has taken Miss Margaret
Morns' place as North Topeka re-
porter for the Capital while Miss
Morns is on her vacation.
Miss Hazel Farley. 1911 Van Buren,
street. has left on an extended trip
thru the west. She will visit friends
in Denver. going from there TO Colo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-28

AnOhtS -AOuN AOuAS OAuc.
Then began the chase. For twenty
four hours it waAs fruitless. Suddenly,
however, it flared into life at Lincoln.
where Grimes. now identified as