Sedalia, Mo., July 23.—There have been two deaths from the heat here. The government record of temperature, Monday, showed 106 degrees. A Corker at the Capital. Jefferson City, Mo., July 23.—Monday was equal to last Friday as the hottest day of the season, the government thermometer standing at 114. HOT TIMES IN IOWA. Des Moines Has the Highest Temperature in Its History. Des Moines, Ia., July 23.—The government thermometer registered 109 degrees here at 3:30 Monday afternoon, the highest official record in the history of Des Moines. Two deaths from the heat and numerous prostrations were reported. According to reports to Director Sage, of the crop bureau, and to local grain men, the past few days have been disastrous to Iowa corn, except in localities which have had rain recently. 108 at Keokuk. Keokuk, Ia., July 23.—The weather bureau recorded 108 degrees of heat here Monday, it being the sixth day of temperatures above 100 and the thirty-second of above 90. All reports indicate that corn is being seriously damaged. At Sioux City. Sioux City, Ia., July 23.—The maximum temperature here, Monday, was 105, three degrees below Sunday’s maximum. SCORCHING IN KANSAS. Three Deaths and Ten Prostrations Reported at Topeka. Topeka, Kas., July 23.—Three deaths and ten prostrations form Monday’s record of the heat in Topeka. The thermometer registered 106 as its maximum. It has been three degrees higher during the heated season, but the humid air made the day the most oppressive of the year. Most of the active work was stopped for the day. The Kansas river is very low, but the supply of water in the city mains is as yet plentiful. At Lawrence, the state university reported the heat record for Kansas again broken, with the mercury at 106.5 degrees, the highest in 34 years. At Leavenworth. Leavenworth, Kas., July 23.—At Fort Leavenworth, Monday, the weather bureau thermometer registered 108 degrees, as against 106¼ on Sunday. Capt. R. H. Allen, post adjutant, was prostrated by the heat, while at his desk in the afternoon, and taken to his home. Five other prostrations were reported. No Signs of Abatement. Sylvan Grove, Kas., July 23.—The heat, Sunday, was the most terrific of the season. The thermometer registered and maintained 111 from ten until four o’clock. Monday morning at eight o’clock it registered 102. The drought still continues, with no signs of abatement. UNCOMFORTABLE AT OMAHA. Eight Deaths and Four Prostrations the Day’s Record. Omaha, Neb., July 23.—The weather conditions, Monday, continued of the most uncomfortable nature. The temperature at 7 a.m. registered 83 and at noon the 100 mark was reached with 104 at 4 p.m., only eight-tenths of a degree below Sunday’s high record of the day. At 5 p.m. a refreshing breeze came up and afforded some slight measure of relief. ALL RECORDS BROKEN. Springfield, Ill., Showed 107, the Highest Ever Recorded There.