In the midst of the major's crown was keeping him out of action because the army needed active help and was plentifully supplied with major officers. The Washington man was so anxious to fight that he pulled two stars from his sleeve and took the rank of lieutenant. The act of which he received the military, was performed on the front some time before the big assault.

TAKE OVER COAL MINES
SAYS GOVERNOR OF KANSAS
Goes to Washington to Make Personal Appeal for the government to take over the coal mines immediately to establish impartial prices. He made a statement before the Interstate coal conference here this afternoon.

FINDS HEAVY ALKALI DUST
Appeal to the President and Commission For Relief
CHICAGO — Governor Clapper of Kansas will leave Chicago tonight to make a personal appeal to President Wilson and the federal trade commission.

BUT GOOD WHEAT ALSO
C. H. Bratton returned Wednesday from a successful business trip, in the interests of the Moscow Marble Works. He visited Lewiston, Pomeroy, Dayton, and Waitsburg. The trip was made overland and in spite of the hard roads, the alkali dust in some places being so thick that the drip pan would crowd it ahead of the car. Mr. Bratton reports that the farmers in the sections he visited are well pleased with the yield of wheat which ranges from 32 to 45 bushels per acre.

Knott on the Firing Line
A card received from L. Stanton  Knott brings the information that he is at Chehalis, Wash., waiting to take his examination for military service. 