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H offman , ...................President
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H offman ..... Sec’y and anager
G ar d ner
“Bonbonniere”
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many friends in all sections o f
the state. What is said o f his
interest in the upbuilding o f
Portland,
when
opportunity
is affords will be said of him as
to the whole state o f Oregon.
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He forgeta he Is attacking himself as
well as me. T o such lengths will pas­
sion carry a man!”
There was a knock at the door, and
a young woman burst Into the room.
A copy of The Press will be mailed
At twenty-eight Kathleen Fllnn was
to all advertisers in which their ad ap­
still unmarried—to the wonderment of
pears.
her many friends, since she seemed
made for tbe borne life. She was beau­
tiful, with the beauty o f health and of
The failure o f the committee
the cheery, unselfish spirit which made
o f citizens which met with the
B. H. L A U G H L IN
her a woman among women. In the
Fourth ward school, o f which she was
trustees o f Tualatin Academy A Republican candidate for the
principal, thanks to Bob’s political in­
Monday to reach an amicable ad­ office o f Sheriff o f Washington
fluence. a thousand boys and girls
justment for the facing o f the County, at the nominating elec­
loved her with an unwavering devo­
tion they did not always accord their
new Carnegie library, is an un­ tion, April 19, 1912.
parents. She always remained a mys­
happy incident to the welfare o f
tery to Bob McAdoo.
Your vote will be needed.
this city. Considering the good
"W hnt a shame!" she cried sympa­
(Paid A d vertisem en t.)
thetically, bolding ont a folded news­
influence that this city has exert­
In a secluded corner o f the city’s paper.
ed over the college and that it
"S o you've read It. too. Nice Christ­
most fashionable restaurant aat a man
has ever stood by that institu­
and a womau at early dinner. They mas gift. Isn’t It?" Bob smiled in
tion in all its adversity during
were evidently brother and sister, hav­ amused contempt. “ I wouldn't care
ing
the same dark hair and eyes, the about It If 1 were you.”
past years, and that it is con­
“ I know such attacks are apt to
same regular features of the same
stantly working for the upbuild­
slightly Semitic casL The man was make themselves true by tiubltrerlng
the man assailed.
And 1 think of
ing o f the school, it is a cause of
talking.
yonr wonderful possibilities. No; don't
“
And
so
I
laid
hold
on
the
man
who
deep regret that the board
has life by the throat Now wbat do lough, please. 1 kuow whnt you are
chooses to ignore our welfare in
you think of your most unworthy now. but I know, too, wbut you will
become. 1 know that some day yon
the matter o f the facing o f the
brother?”
will be and do far more and better
"N o one but yon would have done It
library to the advantage o f the
than you have yet set your eyes on.”
What audacity!"
city as well as that o f the col­
“ Ah! Then you care only because o f
"W h y not? I can’ t afford not to be
lege. It is but one instance o f
andnciou8. It Is tbe only role that wbat I shall do when this mysterious
change fnkes place? It Isn’t that you
suits me.”
the interest that this city takes
like me?" Again his tone voiced n
“
Ah.
but
will
you
win
with
all
your
in all matters affebting the col­
W . H. H O LLIS
boldness? You say yourself that he purely impersonal Inquiry, with no
hint of disappointment in It.
lege when it is cited that over
threatened to crush you.”
O f Washington County.
“ Why should I?” she laughed frank­
two thousand dollars was raised
"M y dear sister, the doubt Is un­
I wish to announce my candi­ worthy o f you. Ilest assured, he will ly. with a girlish toss of her head.
as a maintenance fund for the
’’Why, Indeed?” he smiled back,
dacy for nomination to the office yield. Tonight wtll prove me rig h t”
pleasantly for him "But won’t you
library. The facing o f the li­
o f senator for the senatorial dis­ Her eyes rested proudly on him. alt down?”
brary building according to the
“ Yes, the doubt Is unworthy. When
trict comprising
Washington.
“ You were slow giving the invita­
did you ever full? Who can resist tbe
plans and specifications as orig­
tion!", she said gayly. "But I accept,
Tillamook, Yamhill and Lincoln witchery o f your magnetism?”
inally piepared is an insult to
for a few minutes, because 1 want to
“ It is witchery, isn’t it? But we
counties, subject to ihe will of
come rightly by i t Strange how. after thn:,k •v o" for tbe beautiful hooks,
every resident o f the city, and
the Republican voters, at the
Don't.” he said, again pleasantly.
five generations o f Puritanism, our
the library will stand a monu­
primary election, April 19, 1912. breed should cast back and produce In “ 1 still owe you more than I can pay."
o f selfishness on the part
you and me copies o f our Hebrew an­ She did not try to thank him further.
W. H. H o l l is .
For Rom e minutes they sat silent tie-
of
college board.
cestress-glorious
woman!—who fell 1n
(P aid A d vertisem en t)
love with a Puritan, abandoned her fore the fire Kathleen observed him
people to marry her lover, deserted furtively, with tbe sensation o f be­
The had condition o f portions
a stranger.
He
seemed
For Sheriff
her husband to go on the .tinge a .,<) holding
o f our sidewalks in the city is
bring the world to her fe e t A mag­ strangely less harsh than she was used
The undersigned, a member o f
netic sensationalist! She lived! And to see him. She bad never known him
due to the negligence o f the
so—she cast about for the word—hu­
the Republican party and resid- we are her children.”
abutting
property o w n e r s .
man.
inf at Hillsboro, announces him­ Tbe woman shuddered. “ Don't! I
He stirred from his contemplation of
Much vigilance has been mani­
always think o f her tragic disappear-
self a candidate for Sheriff be-
..
,
...
.
.
nnce from tbe world and her hideous the Are.
fested by the council and com­ .
” 1 have to be honest with yon.
fore the Republican primaries to end. Perhaps that la part o f our her­
mittee to have the walks re­
Kntbleen. It is true, that editorial, but
be held in Washington county, itage too.”
—1 don’t care."
paired without
resorting to
"Nonsense! O f what use are five
April 9, 1912. I f nominated and
"A b l"
Kathleen leaned forward
generations o f Puritanism if not to
stringent measures o f enforce­
elected I pledge myself to con­ save us from that? But even if it with a quick. Impulsive movement
ment, Record o f past enforce­
duct the office as economically as were not so, whHC of It? While she “ Don't you want me to like you, to
believe in yon?"
ment and sidewalk building by
possible and extend every cour­ lived she lived—as I shall, through
“ I’m not sure.”
She laughed out- 1
him."
the city out o f the common
right at his evident hesitation. "But
tesy to citizens having business
"Ah,
but
will
yon
be
good
for
him?
treasury will show that the tax­
you nre an exception.
Ixnig ago I j
with the office.
Even in our philosophy there Is tbe
determined to make my struggle alone.
payers footed the bills, in most
theory
of
equivalents.”
J. C . A p p l e g a t e .
M.v own weight was quite enough
cases, and the owner reaped the
■"Yea. O f course that Iso't why I
without adding that of others, as.
Candidate for Sheriff.
seek
him—yon
UDd
I
have
no
illusions.
benefit without repaying the city.
being whnt I ntn. I Inevitably must If 1
(Paid A d vertisem en t.)
But I like him. and, please God. I will
assumed the responsibilities of friend­
E very property owner should
be a good friend. 1 will teucb him our
ship. S.t other anil uglier words, since
have civic pride enough to keep
philosophy.
My
friendship
shall
dis­
For County Clerk
I was placed here In Ihe eternal |
cover to him the tremendous appetite
his walks in repair without be­
To the Voters o f Washington for life hidden away In the big soul of scramble by a power over which I j
had no control I proposed io get on I
ing compelled by authority of
County!
him. Through jpe he shall live."
top. no matter over whom I had to
law, and where that pride does
i „
,• i . ,.
...
“ Let us hope ao, and that you aren’t scramble
And I didn’t propose to put
I am a candidate for the office pIay„ 1B wlth Bre. Kut. lo chlinpe tlle
not exist there should be some
myself In relations where I should
o f County Clerk, and have filed subject, wbat of your lady o f dreamsY" hesitate to trumple over any one wheu
certain and adequate means of
a petition asking to have my
H I* mobile face became dreamy, and desirable.’*
enforcement at the expense Of
he murmured, half to himself:
"And does the theory satisfy?” sbe
name placed on the official nom­
’ It ts strange. I have the feeling asked. "You put It In the past tense.
the property owner.
that
I
am
coining
oeurer
to
her.
She
inating ballot o f the Republican
I uotlce."
e
.
.
grows more real to me every day. I
He frowned Impatiently. "I should
party for the primary election to ru0
her now. wllb her Klorlou,
lletoan v one but you. Kathleen. That’s
Social conditions in Salem be held April 19, 1912.
In said hair, her sad eyes apd her beautiful tbe worst of I I It brings the desired
The square chinned man laughed
harshly. "T h a t'« another lie. You are
afraid o f me. You wouldn’t be worth
the powder It takea to blow you up if
you didn’t nave me and the Sixth’s
majorities, while I can go out and get
the old tlnrmon crowd together and
beat you all along the line day after
tomorrow. 1 don’t want to do it. but
If this trial goes on 1 will. Now put
up or shut up! Is Malassey tried?”
There was silence a minute.
*‘No!” The monosyllable sounded
more like a wolf’s bark than a human
voice.
The square chinned man Inughed
again. “ All right. There’s a good deal
of profanity packed away in that ’no.’
Save It until I’m gone." lie put on
bis hat and left the office.
m ent
the
Report of the Condition of
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
FOREST GROVE, OREGON
At the Cloie of Buaineas December 5, 1911
RESOURCES
Loans and D iscounts.......................................$115,130.16
United States and O th er Bonds...................... 75,253.19
Banking House, Furniture and F ix tu re s...... 11,616.38
Cash and E xchange.......................................... 59,994.15
$261,893.88
LIABILITIES
C apital and Surplus.......................................... $ 60,000.00
Undivided P r o fits ..............................................
2,785.35
C irc u la tio n ......................................................... 50,000.00
Deposits ............................................................ 149,108.53
$261,893.88
40 Per Cent Cash Reserve
C. C. HANCOCK
General Merchandise, Farming Implements
Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes, Complete
Line Furniture, Groceries, Buggies
Wagons, Hardware, Etc.
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to all points on
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from
From other Eastern points in proportion
Tell your friends in the East o f this opportunity o f moving: W est at low rates. Direct
train »ervice via Burlington Route, Northern Facific, Great Northern and “ North Bank ’
and Oregon Electric Railways.
You can deposit with me and tickets will be furnished people in the East.
be furnished on request.
W . E. C O M A N , G. F. & P. A.,
Portland, Oregon.
Details wiU
N. L. A T K IN S . Agent,
Forest Grove, Oregon.
B A C K T O TH E F A R M in now the slogan, and the
LOW COLONIST FARES
From the Middle and Eastern portions o f the United States
To O R EG O N and the N O R T H W E S T
among the young boys and girls petition and at all times I pledge
.
..
seem to be somewhat o f a char­ myself, if elected, to perform
the
acter not to he desired. Parents ' " 'T '* “ " \‘7 T
,u' m l " '
. . . . . .
duties o f said office aa prescribed
often, through what might seem 1
, ,
, ,
.
excessive kindness in liberality
ilw a,u <)r the best interests
fo r their children, have cause ot
Pu^ :c*
E dw . C. L uce ,
for regrets.
The same condi­
Candidate
for
County Clerk.
tions exist in every town and
(P aid A d vertisem en t.)
tf
hamlet throughout the country.
Fathers and mothers should,
Candidate for Sheriff.
while time is opportune, keep a
I hereby announce myself a
vigilant eye on the young folks
under their care.
It might he candidate for the office o f Sheriff
well to call up the teacher on th e ; o f Washington county, subject
phone if not able to visit the to tl,e wil1 o f the Republican
school room in person these fine v0^ers a* tbe primary election
afternoons and learn if the lad- ^Pri* 19, 1912. I am a resident
die or lassie in whom you have
Hillsboro, and have been a
so much confidence is really in Republican all my life. It nom-
school or out in the lane enjoy­ mated I will use my best efforts
ing the open air. A little vigi­ to secure my election, and if
lance will not harm the child elected will pledge myself to con­
duct the affairs o f the office in
and may work a wonder.
an honest, efficient, economical
It is conceded by everybody 8,1,1 h u»«"«**-1» ! » manner and at
that Ben Selling is very popular * " timM k**P'nif ¡n mind the in-
in Portland, owing to his active t e r * * u of \he t® *-P»ving public.
interest in building up Portland.
„
C o k n e l iu ».
t
(Pa.d Advertisement. )
prevailing daily
March 1 to April 15, 1912
00ld nio,,th
lhe
of bitter- reKUits. bU| u doesn't m iti*fy-you’re
ness. She will come—o f that 1 am cer- Irisb enough to uuderstund that. 1
,Rln
»•*»
But come enough of serious hope— been use ibe struggle I* so ridicu
things My watcb »ays just oue-hnif lously easy. Sometimes I long for a
hour until I must start for the scene
0f battle, enough to see you in your
train—If you Insist oo leaving to­
night?”
“ I must I have my battle to Aght
across the sens.”
"Then n toast. To our fortunes!
And may life always glow red for us!”
"Ah. I'm sfrnld of that toast! And
of our battles!"
But they touched glasses and drank
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“The refusal o f the district attorney
to proeecute this flagrant crime Is an
outrage u|*on the county. Tbe au­
dacity of our bosses In refusing to
yield to the popular demand In this
matter would t>e Inexplicable were not
tbe ruthless band of a certain one of
our politicians plainly felt It Is time
this man was unseated. He Is a dis­
grace to the community
O f all the
men prominent lo the public eye we
know of none who stands forth so re­
pulsively as does Robert McAdoo He
represents all that If brutal and
shameful I d American politics.”
lo the fading twilight tbe man
against whom thia attack was directed
rend tbe bitter words, the concluding
paragraph of an editorial In the Even-
la ,
“ He
has begun already
Tbe fool!
is the best means of carrying it out
real struggle, one that would test m.v
muscle* to tbe limit."
FARES
For some time Kathleeu stared
thoughtfully Into tbe Are.
“ 1 suspect the only force that will
give you the supreme test you desire
lo—yourself." she said at length and
then demanded abruptly: “ W hy don't
you abandon your theory? You admit
It doesn't satisfy."
H e laughed unpleasantly.
" I ’m as
confidential ns a sentimental girl to-
f* *
length
lengtb-beenuse I m afraid.'
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Who1-
"B ob McAdoo afraid!"
Irony never carried a sting.
"Y es—o f Bob McAdoo."
She aroee and looked down on him
pityingly.
l o c a l agent and a ticket will be telegraphed to any address desired.
Call on the undersigned for instructive literature to send East.
JOHN M. SCOTT, General Passenger Agent
P O R T L A N D , OREGON.
To be continued.
Notice
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milk to all parts o f the city for 6
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c e n ts
.
,
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. . .
P*«* quart, delivered night
and morning. I will do my best
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