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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05

will probably accept the appointment.
The announcement of the appointment
was made at $50 Monday afternoon
from the office Of Governor Hoch.
Governor Hoch put his offer in writ
ing. His letter to Mr.. Coburn is as
follows:
Hon. F. D. Coburn, Topeka, Kan.
My Dear Sir:-The resignation of
Senator J. R. Burton, placed in my
hands today, leaves a vacancy in that
exalted office. In recognition of your
splendid services to the state and ma
ton in war and in peace alike, and
OF your eminent personal fitness for this
honor, and as recognition also of the
material interests in which Kansas
stands pre-eminent among the states
and of which you are one of its best
representatives, I take great pleasure
in rendering you the appointment of
United States senator, and trust you
may honor the state with an accept
ance of this great trust.
E W. HOCH Governor.
Mr.. Coburn has not yet fully decided
what he will do, but it is believed that
ne viii take the place The matter was
first mentioned to him by Governor
Hoch at 10 o'clock Monday morning.
Monday afternoon Governor Hoch was
in consultation with Mr.. Coburn at the
executive mansion for some time
Governor Hoch did not appear at his
Office In the state house until about
4.30 in the afternoon.
Governor Hoch and Senator Dolley
at once had a long conference in the
governors private Office. Dolley made
a last pie afor Stubs. When Dollev
was through with his interview the
governor sent for Mort AIbaugh. and
when Mr.. AIbaugh appeared at about
o'clock, talked the situation over
with him for half an hour Then the
governor called in the newspaper
men, and made this announcement.
Gentlemen, I wish to announce to
you that Mr.. F. D. Coburn was re-
suested to come out TO my house this
evening. When he arrived rendered
him the United States senatorshfp
made vacant by the resignation of
Senator Burton this morning. The
offer was great surprise to Mr..
Coburn, who had no idea that he WAS
being considered for the place. IT
was like girl who had received an
offer of marriage. Tt was so sudden
Mr.. Coburn said that he appreciated
the honor OF being United States
senator ana that after celebrating he
would let me know his decision.
"Mr. Coburn is a man for whom,
have the highest esteem. HIS serv-
ices to the state of Kansas have been
almost invaluable He is an old soI-
dier and a man Of irreproachable
character. Among agrieulturists
raisers Of live stock and grain noer-
chants. he has an International repu-
tation In fact. man from Missouri
told me only few davs ago that IF
his state had a Coburn it would he
worth fully 5000, 600 to it. ATr. Coburn
IS no politician. Personally and intel
lectually, Mr.. Coburn Is worthy of the
distinction of being a United states
senator from Kansas.
In making this appointment 7 have
been confronted with a peculiar condi-
fion Of affairs. 1t was a very delicafe
matter to make a selection among so
many worthy men whose friends we're
advocating their appointment. They
are all personal friends Of mine. sincs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05
BACK TO CONFERENCE.
Railroad Rate Bill Troubles Are Not
Yet Ended.

Washington, June 5.-When the morn
ing business had been cleared UP in the
senate today Senator Tillman made en-
appeal for consideration of the confer
ence report on the railroad rate bill
We expect that the Dill viii be sent
back to conference he said, lit should
not take long to do that"
Senator Hale said he would give way
if the conference report could be dis
posed of without debate and if there
could be assurance that all the new
matter would be eliminated from the
bill. Mr.. Tillman objected to having
the conferees instructed.
The South Carolina senator moved to
proceed TO the consideration of the re-
port on the rate bill There was no
objection to the presentation of the mo-
tion and it prevailed.
Before the senate had begun busi-
ness in earnest today Senator Hale
took the floor to urge the importance
OF all possible promptness in the dispo-
sition of the appropriation bills
This, he said, 'is absolutely nee
essary If we are going to adjourn be-
fore the end of this month. and do
the very best we NAV it viii be the
yer ylast days of the month before we
can possibly get through. He gave
notice that Immediately after the close
of the routine morning business today
he would move to take up the naval
appropriation BILL and he suggested
that this bill should be followed by
other appropriation bills, even to the
exclusion of conference reports. He
ca ed attention to the fact that there
are six of the big appropriation bills
still unacte6 upon by the senate and
said that the conference reports can
be delayed with much less injury to
business than would follow similar
delay in the consideration Of the ap-
preparation bills. for the reason that
the reports indicate q. far more ad-
vanced stage of business than do the
supply bills.
In the House.
Washington, June 5.@The galleries
were crowded today when the house
convened, school girls and teachers
being largely in the majority, who
watched with much interest the Ia
bors of the people's represen tatives in
the lower branch Of congress. The
house Immediately began the consfd-
Grafton Of bills under suspension OF
the rules.
Sent to Senate.
Washington. June 5.-The president
sent to the senate the following nouai-
nations.
Register of the land Office at Colby,
Kan.@John Thomas.
Colonels to be brigadier generals
John Mcclellan, artillery corps; Ske-
phen D. Joycelan. Fourteenth infantry.
To be placed on retired list with
rank of brigadier general=GeneraI
Sedgwick Pratt, artillery corps.
Postmasters: Kansas-H. J. Cort-
well. St. John; J. D. Kennard, Seneca;
W. H. Nelson, Smith Center
Joint Resolution Laid Away.
Washington, June 5.-The senate to-
day voted to indefinitely postpone a
joint resolution providing for an
amendment to the constitution which
would permit congress to enact uz7s-
form laws for marriage and diver
The resolution was reported adversely
from the committee on judiciary bv
Senator Nelson.
The action today had the effect of
defeating the resolution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05
BRYAN IN 1908.
Missouri Democrats in Convention
Wildly Applaud the Suggestion.

Jefferson City, No. June 5-The Dem
ocratic state convention convened to-
day for the nomination of state sup
erintendent of schools and a railroad
and warehouse commissioner. Early
this morning charges began to circu-
late that bribery had been attempted
to influence delegates. 1t was openly
charged that an attempt had been
made to buy four delegates, the sum
of $3.50 being offered for each vote.
Temporary Chairman T. L Ruby
made a speech declaring the work of
the convention would result In bringing
the Missouri Democratic party back to
its place in charge of the state. Ruby
declared that the Democrats would
nominate Bryan for president in 1908
and elect him. The convention wildly
cheered and applauded for five min
uteS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05
QUIET RESTORED.
Detachment of 500 Troops Reaches
Scene Of Mine Trouble.

stuebenviIe. o., June 5.-Quiet reigns
today at Plume Run, Bradley and
throughout the coal regions of sub
district No. 5.
No further disorder has been report
ed from any point and with the arrival
of the troops today 1t is expected peace
will be completely restored.
The first detachment of troops num-
bering 800 men. reached DiIlonvale at s
O'Clock and marched at once to Bradley,
the scene of yesterdays conflict. On
their way to the mines the soldiers
passed several groups Of strikers. but
the latter made no demonstration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05
BURTON CASE DROPPED.
Senate Receives Announcement OF
Resignation without Comment

washington, June 5.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections,
which was to have met today to con-
slider The question of expelling Sen
ator ]. r. Burton. abandoned its pur-
pose in view of the resignation of the
Kansas senator and its acceptance by
Governor Hoch.
Immediately after the reading Of
the journal the vice president laid be-
fore the senate Governor Hoch's tele-
gram announcing the resignation OF
Senator Burton. The chair announced
that it would lie on the table, and be-
xond this there was no comment
whatever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05
IT IS HOT TODAY.
But Not Quite the Warnest of the
Season.

No, today has not been the hottest Of
the season, though you may have said
so to yourself several times during the
morning and afternoon. That is, today
has not been the hottest up to O. clock.
for at that hour the mercury has only
managed to reach 81 mark and twice
before this year it has reached this
same notch before 1t began to recede.
There is a stiff ten mile an hour wind
blowing from the west which enables
one to get z breath of moving atmos-
phere but It is so we'll heated that it
almost scorches. The indications are
may be reached later on this afternoon
as there is not a cloud in the sky and
the local thunder showers which have
been predicted are nowhere in sight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05
On Horseback 500 Miles.

St Petersburg, June 5.-Captain
Byieff, who left the front in Man
churia shortly after the peace treaty
was signed. arrived in st. Petersburg
today. He rode the entire distance
about 800 miles, in eight months and
four days. His horse, Of English
breed, was in good condition when
the journey was finished. The cap
tain's orderly. who was his sole COM
panion had q Mongolian mount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05
TOWN WASHED AWAY.
Not House Left standing After
Cloud Burst.

Irontown, O.. June 5.-scott Town. a
village 20 miles norh Of Irontown,
away by cloud burst today. Not a
house was left standing. Mrs Sayre
and daughter were drowned. Bridges
were washed away and telephone lines
are DOWN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05
COBURN is NAMED
Kansas Slate Makers Are Given
a Surprise.
Senator Appointed From an Un-
expected Quarter.
HE Is CONSIDERING.
Not Sure That Place viii Be
Accepted.
Governor HOch Gives Out a
Statement.
IN DELICATE POSITION.
Had Many Friends Among the
Aspirants.
Senator Dolley Charges a Breach
of Faith.
IN DELICATE POSITION.
Had Many Friends Among the
Aspirants.
Senator Dolley Charges a Breach
of Faith.

Ed. Coburn, secretary of the Kan
ras state board of agriculture. has been
appointed United States senator from
Kansas to succeed J. r. Burton, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05

Chicago. June 5.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair except probably local thunder
storms tonight or Wednesday; warmer
tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-05

private citizen than the United States
senator who stands for office regardless
of right,
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03

The averages percentages from
these tests probably show the relative
values of these several varieties Of
wheat for bread making purposes last
year. It will be noticed, however, that
in any one variety some samples were
frequently found which were lower or
higher in gluten than the average Of
the other varieties. For example, one
sample of bluestem showed 2 lower
percentage of gluten than the average
for Red Russian and one sample of
Red Russian gave more gluten man
the average of fife, forty-fold or little
club In general, the variations in the
quality of the samples of a given va
riety Of wheat were found to be due to
differences in climate where the whea.
was grown, the drier and hotter The
weather during the period of ripening
of the grain the richer the gluten ir.
the flour. It is probable that the grain
of 1906 will snow still greater varia-
lions, because of the unequal effects
of the hot weather in July.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03
important Experiments Being Made
at State College
OF MUCH BENEFIT TO THE FARMERS
IN ALL, EIGHTY SIX SAMPLES
HAVE BEEN COLLECTED
FOR TESTING.

PULLMAN, Nov. 3.-The state ex-
pertinent station here commenced last
year a thorough study Of Washington
wheats and wheat production, includ-
ing a study of the milling values of
the wheats as they are now grown.
Samples were collected representing
as completely as possible all the var
ieties now being grown in the state,
and each of the wheat-producing Sec
lions. In all total Of eighty-six sam
pies were collected, comprising nine
teen different varieties, and coming
from twenty-five different shipping
points.
Each of these samples was analysed;
a part of it was then milled in an ex-
perimental roller mill, and the per-
centage yield of flour, bran and shorts
determined; next the amount Of moist
and dry gluten which the flour would
yield was ascertained; sponge and
baking tests were made On thirty OF
the samples Of flour. representing the
best, medium and poorest flours Of
each Of the six varieties of grain, and
finally, the feeding value of the bran
and shorts from each of the eighty
six samples of grain was estimated.
The results of this work have been
prepared for publication as a bulletin
Of the experiment station, (which Is
now in the hands Of the printer and
will be sent free to all who desire, as
soon as it was printed.
The amount of moist gluten which
a flour will yield is commonly accept
ed as the best measure of the value Of
any wheat for milling purposes. Other
things such as the quality of the
gluten, the color of the flour, the abi'
ity of the flour to absorb and hold
the proper amount of moisture in bak-
ing etc., are to be considered in judy
ing the quality of the yheat. But gen.
orally those wheats which produce
"strong" flour i. e., flour which cor
tains comparatively large amounts of
gluten producing ingredients. or can
be easily improved in these by blend
ing with other wheats in milling.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03
y y y y y y y =
y BRIEFS OF THE NORTHWEST =
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The till in John Glahe's saloon at
Burke, Idaho, was tapped early Thurs
day morning and $3.50 was secured.
Walter Ayers, aged years, died at
Olympia, Wash, Wednesday night
from the result Of rupturing blood
vessel while playing football.
Howard Heard of the hospital corps
who deserted at American Lake dur
ing the maneuvers there last summer,
surrendered himself at Fort Lawton
Wednesday.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
w. Penney at Echo, Ore, fell backward
into a pail of boiling water a few
days ago, and was terribly scalded.
It's life is despared of.
w. c. Myers, a contractor at North
Yakima. was seriously injured We'd
nesday by being run over by heavy
wagon. It is thought he is injured
internally and that his condition Is
critical.
Fred Wall mas been arrested at
Blaine, Wash, on the charge Of having
shot and killed Samuel Foss, boy.
There are different theories in regard
the shooting and the officers propose
to probe them to the bottom.
, James P. Price, United States mine
surveyor announces that large east
ern firm will soon open offices in Sc
attic for a smelter plant to be built
in Snohomish county. The names of
the members of the firm are still a Sc
cret.
E. C. Kibbee, editor of the Elma
Chronicle has been arrested on the
charge of criminal libel, the warrant
being sworn out by w. H. McWhinney
the republican candidate for sheriff,
whom Kibbee is said to have charged
with being a CRATER.
Phil Drummer of Boise, Idaho, left
that city over a month ago to look
after stock and real estate Nothing
has since been heard from him and It
is feared that he has met with foul
play. He is supposed to have had
considerable money with him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03
WASHINGTON, OREGON And THE NORTHWEST
was none other than the son Of Iowa's

was none other than the son Of 1owas
former governor.
Under the name Of c. D. Emory,
Peter P. Lowe is now serving H.
years sentence within the walls OF the
walla Walla prison for the crime OF
burglary. He is now 81 years OF age
and life has not the charm for MIN
that it had in the days when he was
hale fellow we'll met at the Iowa
Agricultural college.
Three years ago Lowe was sem
fenced to the penitentiary from Ia
coma under the name of Emory, AT
the time his picture was published
in the newspapers, and in spite Of the
wears and the assumed name, the like
ness of his old friend was recognizet!
by Judge Ellis.
While at the penitentiary Tuesday,
Judge Ellis looked at the picture Of
Convict Emory, in the prison gallery.
He was sure Of the mans identity,
and Governor Mead directed that the
prisoner be brought out. It was the
first time during his three years be-
hind the bars that human being had
asked to see him or enquired as to
mis- welfare
On being brought before the visitors
Judge Ellis asked several questions,
and the first answer proved he was
the man expected. The judge then
named over numerous students who
had been at Ames while the prisoner
was there and he answered that he
knew them all. The name Of young
lady who had been mis- sweetheart,
was mentioned, and with lowered eyes
the prisoner replied: Eyes I knew
her pretty well.
Did you know W. R. Ellis?" was
finally asked of him.
Eyes, I knew him WELL" was the
answer.
do I look like him?" inquired the
judge.
mo not very much" replied the
convict.
"Well, I am w. r. Ellis, and you
are Peter P. Love-" said the Judge
and congressman-elect. 81 am glad
to see you again, Peter, but am sorry
to find you here"
In answer the degenerate son, who
is now wrinkled and gray, said ne too,
would have preferred to have mad the
meeting take place under different
conditions.
HE was a good fellow while at
school," said Judge Ellis this morn
ing. HE dressed we'll and had more
money than any of the rest of US.
That may have been the trouble"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03
JUST FOR OLD TINES SAKE
Judge Ellis Visits Old College Chum
al The Pen"
IS sERvIKG BURGLARY SENTENCE
DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE CON-
GRESHAM BUT Remember
ED HIS SWEETHEART.
IS SERVING BURGLARY SENTENCE

During the visit of the legislative
party at the Washington penitent1ary
Tuesday, an incident occurred which
was not upon the program, says the
East Oregonion.
The central figure in the episode
was a convict and his story is one that
is full of human interest. 1t is one
that shows the strange vicissitudes OF
life to those who heard it.
In 1873 Peter P. Lowe was a stu
dent at the Iowa Agricultural college
at Ames. He was the son Of a for
mer governor of that noted state, and
in later years his father was a SUI
preme Judge. Young Lowe was
bright, good -natured, and blessed with
plenty Of money. Consequently he
was popular among his fellow stu
dents. Another student at that time
and a classmate Of Lowe was w. r.
Ellis, now congressman from the Sec
ond district of Oregon. In the spring
of '73 Mr.. Ellis left the school at
Ames to enter a law college and for
SO years he had not seen his student
friend. It was he whom he met Tues
day, for the convict mentioned above
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03

If you want all the news of your
lome city read the Statesmn
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03
Famous Strike Breakers.

The most famous strike breakers In
the land are DR.. Kings New Life
strike, they quickly settle the trouble,
and the purifying work goes right on.
Best cure for constipation, headache
and dizziness. Csc at E. L. Smalley,
druggist.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03
One Letter Not Missed.
Albany Democrat.

The Democrat yesterday intended to
use the word Good when it said God
for Heney," but perhaps the error was
a good one to make, for there are
many things which make it look as If
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03

God was with Heney in his prose.
cution Of grafters and political shys.
tiers. His success has certainly been
for better conditions, that can leave
no doubt that God is in it.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03
PRECINCTS IN STATE
NUMBER ABOUT 1862

OLYMPIA, Nov. Sin the entire
state of Washington there are 1852
precincts at which the general cleo
ton of next Tuesday takes place, ac-
cording to the last reports gathered
by the secretary of states Office. In
few counties a few precincts may
nave been added Or consolidated, but
the above figure is approximately the
number of polling places in the state.
King county's size and population is
shown by her $50 precincts, while
Pierce has an even 100. Spokane has
but SO, only six more than Snohomish.
Island county is found at the foot of the
list with only eight voting precincts,
and Franklin, Garfield, Skamania and
Wahkiakum nave but ten each. Other
counties in the state are as follows:
Adams "a; Asotin, Is; Chehalis, 43;
Chelan, IS; Clallam, 35; Clarke, 26;
Columbia, %; Cowlitz, "a; Douglas,
Al; Ferry, II; Jefferson, 25; Kitsap,
IA; Kititas, 21; Klickitat, 26; Lewis,
So; Lincoln, AZ; Mason, IS; Okano-
gan, 80; Pacific, 26; San Juan, IL;
Skagit, AZ; Stevens, so; Thurston, 25;
Walla Walla, 80; Whatcom, Sc; WHIT
man, 81; Yakima, 40; Benton, IA.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03
BANKING BUSINESS.

Half of life Is IF. If you know our
way of doing business you know how
to enjoy the other half of life, if not
it's to your interest to investigate
and gain that knowledge in anticipa-
ton of need time. Privacy Of trans
action and promptness are some OF
the advantages Of doing business with
us.
New accounts invited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-03

Hence a high gluten percentage is the
first thing to be desired in a good MILL
ing wheat.
The results of the gluten tests on
the 1905 samples of wheat were as
follows, expressed in the usual terms