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6 OREflON CTTY RNTERPIMSIj. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1912. - REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES w 4. OUR COUNTY TICKET For Representatives: F. M. GILL Successful school teacher o( Clackamas County; mem ber of iast legislature a representa tive of Wasco Couuty; granger and farmer. UUS SCHNOERR An educated and thoroughly honest German; honored by the German speaking people with the highest office in their societlea; a farmer and man whose handa are hard from Incessant toil; economical 1.7 .iu .uu ---"-;" the value of a dollar he wlU neither be miserly nor extravagant with the people's money; known and honored by rich and poor. th laborer, busi ness and professional classes. CHRIS SCHUEHEL A self-made man; in me past u.7 er- n0W "mhV 0rT ? , .h Jf average ability; having in the PM taken an active interest in polltlca and legislative measures he has 1 some T,IT , rli.T.rri a Vlaciaraa. in he 'n ,rr.h.P hole Smn ha. the Interests of the whole I M -. must v ao av " i- - alu v n tne t mca lor wi " ... . m a. v u - w oe ngnu ne is euuu.reu u Democrats. ta 1 m r. T riVY!PV: Tnint renre- f?utl? Vfb'e "f Ztl attorney; a mruu muv ...... v . of the Scandinavians nonoreo ana liked by all who know htm; a man whose legal training enables him to know the difference between good and bad laws. Where. Mr. Voter, could you find a more representative clsss of men? Every class of Totera in Clackamas County will be represented, the farm er, laborer, business man, professional man; rich and poor; those of lowly and those of high station all can feel that they are truly represented when the above four men take their seaU in the coming legislature. E. R TONGUE Candidate for re election as district attorney; acknow ledged by the legal profession as hay ing no superior as a prosecutor in the state; be puts his while soul In his work; during his term he haa won er ery criminal case In the Supreme Court; out of over 630 casee in the Circuit Court he haa only lost 17; he will not permit money of tax payers o be squandered in useless, malicious or frivolous prosecution WM. H. MATTOON Candidate for re-election for the office of County Commissioner. A farmer; a resident of the northern part of the county. With the other commissioner from the southern part of the county and nH7. frrm Cirmn Citv and I with Mr. Mattoon from the northern News from Jennings JENNINGS LODGE. Mr. and Mrs. Stover are enjoying a visit from their sister, Mrs. Audrey Guenther and baby, from Burlington. A very pleasant visit to Jennings Lodge on Monday waa enjoyed by Mrs. M. Hilborn and Miss Winnlfred Gren. of Portland. They were the guests of Mrs. D. H. Boyle. The, to dies were agreeably surprised by a strawberry short cake at luncheon and as evening gathered they hied to their respective homes. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Richardson, of Portland, and Miss Jessie McConville, of VToodlawn, have been recent vis itors at the Boyle home Mrs. Boyle and son, Walter, entertain they friends with true Southern hospital ity and) as Miss McConville was a week-end visitor a number of folks were asked in to dance on Friday evening. At 11 o'clock refreshments were served. Mrs. Boyle and son are recent arrivals at this place, com ing here from Louisiana. Mrs. Edith Truscott was a week end visitor and attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Rebecca Shenefleld before returning to her borne ( in Gresham. Mrs. Robinson, of W'Wepeg, Can adal departed for Vancouver, B. C. on! Wednesday alter spending the summer with her only son Harry Robinson, of this place. She war ac companied as far as Seattle by her son. Mrs. Robinson will visit in British Columbia for a few days be fore she proceeds to her borne. A. C. MacFarlane returned from Astoria on Saturday, where his busi ness Interests had called him for the past ten days. MrJ and Mrs. Vernon Heath man have freied f.he Pierce cottage on the River front. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Paxton have dis posed of their property interests here to Dr. C. L. Maynes, an oculist ot Portland The Paxton family will remove to Capitol Hill thlB week, having purchased property at that place. Mrs. E. I. Verily and son returned Thursday from Sbelbourne and Solo, where they had a pleasant visit. Gratifying Indeed is the progress , that 1b being made with the music in 1 butt " 0 I n.ir .rhont whiln this week was the fifth lesson it is wonderful what the j children are doing and the interest i which is manifested by the pupils in this line of work. The mother should viBit the school between the hours of nine and ten and see what is being j done under the able direction of Mrs. Hayes. j P D Newell was a Business visitor at New berg. Corbett Olmstead, of Waldport, was a Sunday visitor at B, Stover's home. The new home of Mr. Bertha Hart oarirnr comuletion. The painters ' hoiiv oneaeed giving it a coat cf stain. (their grandfather, Isiah Shenefleld. j Humidity In a term which Is comlny ' Athur Soesbe, who has been assist j rtjr appointment the Mesdame ; tato W' uw "'' I" ""en rken of lne with the Palnton wood saw, was wm. Grepan. L. DeLong, H. Lands-1 without a definltp un.Ierytaridlng ft Iniured on Friday evening, receiving rfowne and H. Robert enjoyed a de-. what- It me)tn. It n-fc-m nlwnys nf me cuts on the arms, which were , nrht'nl luncheon at the home of, course to the inoiMtiire in the atui-w-Tessed by Dr. Strickland, of Oregon jMrs. Emmons on Tuesday. The living phere. but doe not alway menn Hie , ' 1 room was added more attractive by same prorxrtion. The borne of Mrs. Palnton was oj ,ncd to the Circle on Thursday and ,Uo to a delegation of the Oak Grove, who are interested In the suffraw Tl ovement The olectfon of unniM: . jin room. officers was nem i" ?" . . . u .i.0h in Mrs. J. Jones as WD1L11 It""'-' " r rVpenn aa sec-' ,.,uaiftpnt: Mrs. m. . . vm. r.d trfas'iror. ""'" " - i nnn KniHJK BID , nH shook are nions. ukijuu - . ... ,mmittee. While .Mr. Pork U at the head of the work de- part tba whole county will be equally represented In the county court hi C. HACKETT Candidate for the office of sheriff; expert of city, county aud atate books; ha has now a thor ough knowledge of the office that he seeka and needs no deputy to show him what to do; he will save the coun ty money In the management of his office. It la conceded by all that there ia not a man In Clackamas County who Is better qualified to act as Sheriff and Tax Collector. W. L. MULVEY Candidate for re election as county clerk; thorough Republican whose first term of oiUce a county clerk has been so success- ..( ikAMi..h thai flitt Hm o.-rt Ir- party has endorsed him for reelection, j ,.iiin- fmm th. otv Such a recommendation from the op posing ranks shows fully his worth and makes unnecessary any further remarks here. T. J. GARY Candidate for re election ac County School Supertn- , d t nM al0 bn endorsed for reelection by the Democratic party, om rouU tny help u? ,, j n BO u ' h , h af;.ffl crUl.t it Dd th. county. There la no question about him being elected for U one of the many thorough going 1 RM,ubn(a n, wno h. made good. ' rv i ..U aha hlttor tr Ks irrC , 1 llfr IS uillT vuo iuiuk i av . r , Gary and hia office and that h(g wnt Mlary not com-1 nensurate with the man and his i dUi!eA. TrFTS-Candldte for re election and the third candidate In the Republican ranks who has receiv ed the endorsement of the Democratic partv. He served hla country with credit in the Civil War and his county as county treasurer during the past term: he can well be trusted with all money that Clackamas County can gather together. jas. F. NELSON Candidate for the office of County Assessor; farmer, a veteran of the Civil War; he aeeks the one office in the county mai 11 1 uuraUou. It "P t0 rou- KMO ln most likely to make many enemies , etteri from our candidates. Give for the man who fills It, for It la nt:tnem )our support and you will never duty to place the value on an prop- ertv that is taxable and yet while ht has ln the past filled this same office (and with credit too) his enemlee are few and his friends legion. He should receive the support of every Republican Toter. E. P. DEDMAN Candidate for the office of County Recorder; a clean cut business man and farmer: far more alive than hla name would Indicate; he is in the prime of life; has been a deputy in the office that he now seeks and knows all about the work; he will serve the people faithfully, economically and well; there Is no one better qualified than he for this office that holds the records that make or mar the titles of your homes. I D. T. MELDRUM Candidate for re- Lodge and Oak Grove about 20 other ladles of the neighbor hood, who had been ushered Into the living room and Miss Dayton then in troduced Miss Wold, of Portland, who gave a talk on the suffrage question. Almost all present were believers ln Women's Suffrage, but It was not possible to form a club at this place. The Palnton home was decorated 1 with autumn leaves and dahlias. Wa- j stake and the loss or gain to the coun ters and tea were served. t7 rests upon his advice or upon the j c i.k . .v. conduct of the suit. Howard Smith, secretary of the , Sunday school and Publishing Society t The office of District Attorney will of Oregon, spoke on "How the Sun-i'08t the Wm mor tnel day School Teachers' Training Work .Unles " much M any other office un is being Carried on Throughout the!le8 uwessfully conducted. Thoua State." at the Bible school rally held :"nd.8 of J0""" can be WMted on in Portland on Friday night, and Mrs. .". ,rivolou or malicious prose H. N. Smith told of the work a car-, .. ,h. n, n.... ried on by various instructors. This , ." ,P?enJL ?l8,Ct t ! ,, ., 1 1 Attorney Is a candidate for re-election, teacher a training course is being M. . . . , , taken up teachers of different ' churches of all denominations and is similar to regular college work with the exception that old Biblical sub- Jects are taken up. The course re quires inree years ana aipiomas are presented at the end of the work. Mrs. E. McHargue has 1 recovered sufficiently to attend the W. C. T. U. convention in Portland on Friday evening. Mrs. McHargue was on the reception committee: at this conven tion. Mesdames Jones and McCowan tt tended the suffrage meeting which was held at Oak Grove on Friday evening. Miss Helen M. Palnton ha Buffered considerable of, late with an abcess . on her cheek. Dr. Sbultz operated on it on Friday and the patient Is resting easier. , Mr. Jewett who has Just completed of Prosecuting Attorney Tongue was a cottage at this place, is making ! a master piece of phrasing and legal preparations now to go Into the poul-; Ingeniousness. For two hours he held try business. One house, which Is his hearers tense and chilled with a 17x150 feet is nearly completed. Mr. I statement and plea as stern and un Thomas being the builder. J compromising as was ever heard In a , . . . . court of law." Concerning the same Cal Morse returned the forepart of !trlal tne 0repo M, "One of 1 eWf Yhr HTO Ve,Wbe1huithe f?ature f th "t trial wa. the vuited with Mr. and Mrs Elmer M nk wonderful and , t argument whose house is six miles from the ( made by Dlatrlct Attorney Ton(5t,e. snow line of Mt Hood. HI. father, Many people who heard lt ,t wa George Morse, will remain another , the greatest speech erer made ln the week and visit with the Mink family. Columbia County Court" Mrs. Mink is a cousin of Mr. Morse, j A democratic paper speaking of the Mrs. Cow en was a business visitor celebrated Blakesly case said: "The ..... . It.ll. W - 1. i 1 At.. n t'ortiana on Tuesday, making ar-, ranpements for a suffrage meeting, li.l US L L.u . . I which will be held at the Lodge school house on Friday evening. Cap-1 'a'n B. L. Snow, of this place, will e among the speakers and some I prominent Portland folks will also "Peak. All are Invited. Mr anQ Mr8 Ed(1 paxton and utte daughter will remove thls( week to , their new home at Capitol HilL Lit-' tie tveiyn win ne greatly missed from the primary room where she is ; a favorite with the teacher and pu- j pus. 1 ne nest or wlslies go jtbis fairily to their new home. Wtn I I..... aim ,nn. viiarJt-B mieueueiu, ui i Portland, will remove to) this place , thin week and maVn their hnm with ! ! VTa. ir,A If.. V. 1 . 0 1. tl .1.1 . K tbis week and make their home with j I their grandfather, Isiah Shenefleld. i biimbes of dahlias of many varieties) which are grown in the Emmons gar- dens. f rroo. ; "It U a great mistake, Mabel, to , trifle with the affections of a man who I Inrfl von bv encoara?1nff soma on . . - . iveii. ue a uihb buuub. think h needs pacemaker election for the office of Counur Bur veyor; the aon of one of tne oldest and beat known surveyors In Clacka mas Couuty; he Inherits the ability o( being accurate aud thorough In all his work; he U thoroughly competent aud has no opposition. VM. J. W1I40N Caudldata to suc ceed himself as coroner. In the past he haa been faithful lu the perform ance of his duty. He merits your support aud we are aure that ha will get It Aud now, .Dr. Voter after having reviewed the whole ticket, what res- on have you for nor supporting tne full Republican ticket? The Demo crats have boasted that they are going to have a red hot campaign. 80 are we. Enclosed you will llud a nonce of a Republican Rally In your vlclulty. Turn out and give the meeting your support if you are a Republlcuu. If vou are a IH-mocrut, or a Prohibition 1st or Socialist come any way. You are welcome. We won't hurt you aud we may do you soma good. If you are not a Republican remem ber, we are not proselytlug. It you see fit to support our caudidatea we thank you. If you stay by your own ticket, we think none the le.-s of you for It. Hut you. Mr. Republican, what ex cuse have ou to offer for not staying by your colors? The Republican candidates are at least theequalof any of their opponents. The Democrats have boasted that they would virtual ly wipe the Republican party off the face of the map In Clackamas Couu ty. Their boast is not based on merit. Will you lot them do it? Let us grant that the Democratic candidates are good follows, this la no argument that should wiu your support for them, for the men of your own party are their equals at every turn of the road. With the Republican majority that we have in Clackamas County we jhould have a full Republican admin- regret It. I FRANK JAGG A R Chairman County Central Committee. WM. HAMMOND, Secretary County Central Committee. E. B. TONGUE. The Prosecuting Attorney Is the le gal advisor of all the county officers. The success of all legal matters of county and atate business referred to htm depends upon his good judgment Often thousands of dollars are at " ."1 He has won over 6 out of every hundred Circuit Court cases. He has won every criminal case tried ln the Supreme Court. Clackamas County has not lost a single cent through wrong advice. Clackamas County has not hired a single lawyer to help him try a case. lth two or three exceptions he has personally conducted every case ln : the Circuit Court of the four counties j since he has been in office He does the work for the two judges , while the district attorneys prior to . him did the work for one. 1 He has personally conducted all his j official cases ln the Supreme Court "su "'""V"' lne .fem.T P' to commenting on the Pender murder case used the following language, "With a brilliantly evolved mass of clrcumstanlal evidence the state rested The argument U1 mr u"su prooauix iu De" one that has been heard here for VAOFI Tnuf n A i m ahU nAaiuinf years. That be is an able prosecutor there Is no doubt Another dally newspaper recently referred to bim as "one of the best prosecutors ln the West Notice. To the stockholders of the Ogle Mountain Mining Co.: The annual meeting of said company will be held Mon,1y; Nov at 1 o'clock P in. at Knai'p's Hall, Tenth and Mali streets, Oregon City, Oregon. OGLE MOUNTAIN MI NINO CO. By J. B. FAIRCLOL'GH, Pres. Humidity. There I at nil fltn.. onie molxttiro the air. and the amount. exore-t In number of pniln to the cubic fo-t of air. Is the absolute humidity. term seldom used When we senk of it we usually mean the relative humidity. which Is the difference between the smount of molHture In the air and the mount it conM h..;. nt the prewnt 1 I temperature. If If were sutnrateL ) "Preventive .Mell-liie." : J Q. SCHNOERR. If I am elected, I will, during my term of office, be opposed to the crea tion of new Hoards and Commissions and favor the repeal of many of tneiu. I am opposed to single tax. I fa vor good roads into all parts of Clackamas County; favor the repeal of tlsh and game commissioners; work for the repeal of the l4iw creating County School Supervisors; am vppo.cd to large appropriations for the benefit ot a few officers; want a dollar's worth of service to the state to every dollar expended; a square deal to everyone and strict economy In every depart ment of atate- Favor statement Number One and Direct Primary Uw. I further state to the people of Ore gon as well as to the people ot my legislative district, that during my term of office, I will always vote for that candidate for Vnited State Sen ator In Congress who has received the highest number of the people's votes for that position at the general elec tion next preceding the election of the senator In congress, without re gard to my Individual preference. Believing that we are more often harmed by the passage of bad laws than the neglect to pass good one. I snail use my best endeavor to pre vent pernlclou legislation. I shall favor strict laws for the ap prehension and punishment of those engaged In the White Slave Trade and shall favor the promotion ot the Social Hygiene Society. I shall favor strict laws for the ex termination of quack doctor who prey upon our young men. I (hall do my best to secure the passage of an eight hour law for the laborer In the paper mill of Ore- cm. if mttnritv nf tim lnhnrora in the mills at Oregon City desire It I shall favor just and equal taxation on all property of the state whether owned by corporations or Individuals. Yours truly. O. SCHNOERR. WM. J. WILSON. To the voters of Clackamas County: I am now acting a Coroner of Clackamas County by virtue of an ap pointment made by the County Court on July 6, 1911. Since that time I have endeavored to fill the office with huredlt to the County. If the voters of thl county ee fit to entrust this office to me and thus express their ap proval of my past record, I shall at all times endeavor to do my duty and will always be on the job. Your truly, WM. J. WILSON WIL LIAM H- MATTOON. t 4 W . .. a i i . ' ....... .. . , r - t . ' '. . ' - ' - '-.,' :.. ' ' ' - '"'" " ' , "1 ilsiSf rf r i - ''- William II. Mattoon, candidate on (The public official who does not is the Republican ticket for commission- usualy a weakling) but I have the er, formerly from Viola and now from satisfaction of knowing that tho Estacada. Cho en in the primaries to teaching force of the County Is fur succeed himself. Mr. Mattoon haa superior to what lt wa whon I begun many qualification for the office to s Superintendent Every official act which he has been nominated and one of mine ha been for what I conslder of these Is the success he has made ed, the best Interest of the girls and of his own private Interest. H fa- vers good roads, and an economical administration of the affair of the county. The people's Interests will ... .r,.n h m Mot. toon during the coming four years as they have been in tbe past should he be returned to the office. Literary Society to Meet The West Literary society, which was orjrHnlzed last week, will meet at the West si-le shool!iouHe Saturday evening. There w ill he debates, vocal and Instrumental music and recita- tlons. I Mi J" C- 8CHUEBEL. To the voters of Clackamas County: As a candidate for the Legislature I respectfully aok your support In this campaign for the following rea sons; Int. I favor an amendment to the Fire Uw providing that each Road Supervisor shall be exifllclo a fire warden within his district with full power to Issue liertults at any time to burn slashings. Then the farmer can clear hi land when tho slashings will burn. 2nd. I favor repealing the School Supervisor !. thus saving the tax payer; of Clnckainas County 14.000 a year In unnecessary salaries. 3rd. I have prepared and will en deavor to pass a law that will compel the P. Ry L 4 P. CO. WATER TRl'ST to pay a license on 2.'i0,000 water II. I', claimed by them In Clack amas County, the same a any other perxon appropriating water after May 2. 1909. 4th. I have prepared and wilt en deavor to pass a law that will compel the P. R y U P. Co. WATER TRl'ST and all other persons who have appropriated or claim water power In Clackamas County, to pay taxes on the water power appropri ! ted as the farmer and other persons re compelled to pay taxes on their property whether they use It or not Sth. Because I propose a law lim iting tho hours of labor In any one day. In MILLS AND FACTORIES ONLY, not to exceed ten hour or more than 60 hours a week except In case of emergeury where lite or property I In danger. Thlrtylx state and territories now have simi lar laws to protect these classes of wsge workers. The men Ip the paper mills at Oregon City are generally compelled to work 7 day a week. 11 hours on the dsy shirt ana u nours on the night shirt. I believe tnat worklnamen should be protected by law from the greed of Organised Cap ital. The corporation) are oppeaed to me because I am In favor and have pre pared and am submitting to the public through the columns of the'Uewspaper th various bills above mentioned. They will endeavor through various means to Drelud ce the minds 01 in voters on side Is-ues. If posslbte, and some of thelf strikers are now out trying to trade votes by getting men to pledge themselves to vote against m I believe that a member of the Leg islature should represent the Interest ot the people a against special Inter ests and If elected to the Legislature I shall do all In my power to have the laws passed that I have mentioned and shall assist In cutting off useless commissions and unnecessary approp riations, and will serve the people honestly and faithfully to the best of my ability. Your respectfully, C. SCHUEllEL. T. J. GARY. To the voter of Clackamas County: In asking for your support at the November election, I wish to say that the progress of the schools of this county during the last four year shows that someone ba been active. While I do not claim credit for all that has been done, I do know that In many instance I wa the direct cause of the progress that was made. Four years go there were many scboolhouse and grounds In the county that were a discredit and In some instances a disgrace to the com munity. Now almost every district has a reasonably good building and many have Improvement that would be a credit to any community. P.ellevlng that the teacher I the moflt Important factor In any scnooi, I have labored to rid the County of teachers who would not or could not do good work. In thl I bave known neither friend nor foe. A a conse quence, 1 nave maue auiiio euenuo, boys. I taught for several year, .u one room country scnooi ana ward In the gradea v noois m rv.nfr ven vears al MiiwauKie, u at West Oregon 'City, and three at j Willamette. This experience, logewi er with my work as Superintendent of the schools of the County should qual ify ma tnT enod Work. Realizing that the greatest problem that we have Is the rural schools, I Islted all of them with the exception of two, fthey were not In session at the time), and studied their condition, I have since visited moat of them many time. I hope to continue to . I.J" 1 I HI i i M I I .-4 a J ' ' ' ' f . . -5. 1 - ... , I- , L, make these schools what they should be. The fact that I received the nomin ation In th recent Primary Klmitlnn from both the Republican and Demo cratlo pnrtles shows, I think, that I have been Superintendent for the whole people. I purpose being Super Intendent of tbn School for nil the people, If elected In November. Thanking you for past favors. I am Cnrillnllv. T. J. GARY. ' "" " " 1 1 "' " . i .'V-'; . h-'. 1 W .L. MULVEY. Candidal for rs tltctlon to th office of County Clsrk. Dear Sir: If my record fur the past two year as County Clerk meet with your ap nroval. I respectfully ask your sup port and vote for reelection to this office on November otll. If re-elected I will. In the future as ln the past, to (he best of my ability, give to the people of Clackamas County e clean, honest administration, and will con duct the business of the office as economically as possible consistent with good accurate work. W. U MULVEY. rrv r- Cv v E. C HACKLTT. To my follow citizens: I was born and reared In your midst snd feel, that with my varied exper ience In office matters, that I am fully equipped to give the people of Clack mini County the best service po- tlble. During the year 1910, It cost the people of Clackama County 14375.06 to run the Sheriff s office; during the year 1911 It cost $ii314.D8. With my practical experience along these lines I am sure I can Improve on the above showing and save the people money. If you desire my ser vices, they are at your command, and you know how to get thorn. Your obedient servant, E. C. HACKETT. E. P. DEDMAN. To the voter and citizen of Clacka ma County: As the nominee of the Republican party for the office of Recorder of Conveyance of Clackamas County 1 wlnh to state that I have been a resi dent of this county for dver thirty years, I am and bave boen for many yean a farmer by occupation and a tax payer. I bave had previous ex perience In the Recorder's office and know bow the work should be carried on. I am deeply Interested ln the welfare of this county and believe I will be able to conduct the office of County Recorder In such a manner as will be of benefit to all the people. If you see fit to trust me. with this office I will at all times be found at tending ftrlctly to my duty as re corder and wilt always conduct the office in a strictly buslnesi-llke man ner. Your truly, E. P. DEDMAN. POLK'S- OREGON and WASHINGTON Business Directory Directory of each Clry, Town anA Vlllftga, slrfnc dwcrlptlv aktch of acb plr, location, population, tlo graph. atiippins and banking polnti alo Clajwlnd Directory, oompllsd bf builnaaa snd profaaslon. R. I. rOIJC ft CO, RKATTf.K JAMES F. NELSON Mulluo, Or.. September 2uth, It'll, lo tliv Legal Voters of Clackamas County: . lii'llllvmen: On tim Mill dy of April, 1UI3, our primary eiintiuu was held lu accord ance with (lie provisions of tile pri mary nninlimiHMi Ijiw now lu furce lu mis statu, and at said primary nom inating elmtiuii the undersigned was nominated (or the Important olllce uf Couuty Assessor tor duckauia t mint), Oregon. Tim office of County Assessor I oue of tliu most Important offices In the j County for the reason that the eutlre tvtviiu lor l oiiuty snd Mat govern ment Is mliu'd by direct taxation upon the ;roprty of the tax payer, aud It is neceary that the assessment be made with due regard lo lb value ot th property assessed, aud In doing so no lavorltlsm should be shown. 1 served In the capacity ot CouuU' As-essor for Clackamas Couuty prior to this time and am familiar with the duties pertaining to the office aud the I values of property In the several parts of the Couuty. Owing lu the rugged conditions of Clackamas Couuty, It Is necessary to be familiar with lb nature of the soil and the vslu ot the property In order to make a fair and equltabl anseiueiit, and. being fa miliar with those require m en is I fool that I have a reasonable claim to tho election, and for a further reason that I was fairly nominated by member of my own party. In order to show that I was fair lo the farmers of Clackamas County dur- I Ing tho time that I formerly served as County As-essor, I call your at tention lo the following assessments: The Oregon, California Railroad Company was assessed prvvloutlr to my term of office at ;'J9.000.00, and the asacsminnt was raised by ma dur ing my term of office to f;i,700,U0u.00. Tbe O. W. P. Railway Compauy, now known s the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company, was as sessed at $1 too 00 per mile wbun I assumed said office, and tho aases. iniMit on suid property was ralou by me to l.'O.OoO.OO per mile, and assess ments on other corporations were raised In proportion. I mention these matters for the pur pose of calling your attention to the fact that I wa fair and reasonable and will pursue the same course should I be elected to the position for which I am now nominated. I was alway ready and willing to assist anyone on any matter pertain ing to their assessment or description of their land, and If elected I will ex ercise my best endeavor to render honest and faithful service lo th peo ple nf Clackamas County. Trusting that I will receive your support In tlon, I am. the coming! general elec- Your very truly, JAMES r. NEI.SON. J. A. TUFTS Mr. Tuft will luceed himself a) trensurer of Clackama County. He wilF In the future, a he ha done In the past, be on the Job all the time. He has and will work for the Interest of the tux payers. He will give fair and courteous treatment to all. D. T. MELDRUM. I). T. Meldrum. the Reuubllcan nominee for County Surveyor, la particularly well qualified to occupy that position. Ho has been fnlthful during his first term and merits re-election. He cdtries from a family of surveyors, being a son of Judge John W. Meldrum, one of the pioneer surveyors of Clackamas County. The Republican candidate l competent man, graduate of Cornell University and should receive the vote of every Republican. 'l v t . r ' ' t - v. ' r i J t 1 I t - -mm . ai I .tI partment TRn LlTCie -."i" '