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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03

THE proposed county unit local OPP
ton bill was killed, last week, in the
house of representatives., a fate it we'll
deserved. after having passed the SEN
ate. There is no valid reason why the
proposed change in the law should
have been presented at the present
session, and can only be accounted for
on the ground that the agitators of
prohibition, drunken with the success
that of late has followed every sugges-
tion in the way of temperance legisla-
ton, wished to force more stringent and
repulsive laws upon the people. 1t is
the way of the so-called reformers.
Not satisfied with accomplishing the
chief object of their mission, and elated
with the power they have developed,
they become offensive in dictatorial
effort to force radical changes. Local
option has been on trial only two
years, and while many localities have
gone dry it has not proved to be the
unmiXed blessing that its advocates
promised for it. 1t was declared that
the adoption of local option eliminated
the drink evil, when the results have
ibe effect in reducing the consump-
tion of liquor, and the evasion of the law
has been the cause of many criminal
actions. 1t was noisely claimed that
the adoption of local option would be
followed by the more rapid growth of
the towns that discarded the saloons.
Results have not confirmed that claim.
at least not in this county. Possibly it
is hardly fair to Judge the virtues of
the law as source of reformation, and
As factor in town booming, on so
brief a trial, but the champions of the
cause should have waited another two
years before trying to fasten law
upon the state that takes from lncor-
porated towns the right of self govern
ment. For if the county at large is to
have the power to dictate the admin
iStration of town atfairs-and the coun-
ty might as well assume the right to
regulate the fire department, the wa
ter system, the selection of municipal
officers of a town, as to say to whom it
should, or should not, grant licenses
Incorporation might as we'll be vacated.
THE legislature will reach the con-
stitutional time limit of the session in
few days and pass out of existence,
and it would have been just as we'll for
the people of the state had it never
existed. The bulk of the members
rode into office on the wave of pro
gressiveism, word of little meaning
III the method of its application by
those who used the political fad to
gain their ends. When the legisla-
ture convened there was feeble play
TO the gallery at the opening of the
session by few of the progressive"
made legislators on behalf of economy
in order to placate progressively
bawling constituency, but the play was
as insincere as the usual bluffs of
legislative body. They speedily got in
the old rut, and this last legislure will
make record for do nothing, or very
little in comparison, with post-election
promises. Many of the candidates,
during the campaign, bitterly de-
nounced proceeding legislatures for
numbering the code with freak laws,
and declared they would not only OPP
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03
FOR SALE.

a ranch of 100 acres on Palmer
mountain, close to Oroville; bargain:
$1,000 Inquire of
DELL HART,
Oroville, Wash.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03
SMALL RANCH BARGAIN.

Forty acres close to town: IL acres
under cultivation {; good buildings ;
plenty water: 80 bearing trees; $50
young trees. Easy terms. Osoyoos Co.
F. A. DeVoss, sec., Oroville, Wash.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03

SHINGLES SHINGLES!
Call on DR.. Beale for extra clear
shingles.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03
FOR SALE:

Forty acres irrigable land, close to
Oroville. Cheap. Easy terms. In.
quire at this office.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

My wife having left my bed and board
the public is hereby notified that l will
not be responsible for any bills con-
tracted by her after this date.
w. o. STEELE.
February p, 1911.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03
WATER MOTERS tn

And furnish water. Ask
agent, Ed Cox to show yC
now in operation in the
meen river at Oroville,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03
FOR SALE.

Three high grade dairy cows, fresh
early in February, and two grade Hol-
stein bull calves 6 months old. Cheap
for cash. Apply or write to
F. H. BURGHARDT, Nelson.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-03-03
BARGAINS,
LOST.

A dog skin driving gauntlet for the
left hand. Finder please leave at the
Oroville Commercial store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-16

little apprehenslvely to the inventor.
Margaret used to talk that way
sometimes" he remarked "She was
the best woman In the world-and the
wisest. She used to take care of me
and protect me from my foolish I'm
pulses, Just as you do. my boy"
For space Duncan kept silent, re-
specting the old mans memories and
great deal humbled In spirit by the
parallel Sam had drawn. Then. II was
afraid what I said would sound queer
to you, SIR" he ventured-"that you
mlghtn't understand that I'm not here
to do you out of your invention"
There's nothing on earth. my boy"
-Graham's hand fell on Mats arm
"thet could make me think that But
$500 you see, would have repaid you
for taking up that note. and--I could
have bought Betty a new dress for the
party. But I'm sure you've done what's
best. You're business man
"Don't!' Nat pleaded wildly. T've
been called that so much Of late that
It's beginning to hurtv'
The old man turned away sadly
lighted n candle and went down into
the cobwebby cellar to patch bro
ken window.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-16

placed 1t Derore Blinky, accompanying
the action with the sweetest Of child
nike smiles.
Lockwood, nodding his acknowledg-
ments. lifted the glass to his lips Dun
can awaited developments with some
apprehension. To his relief, however,
Blinky, after an experimental swal-
low, emptied the mixture expeditions
ly into his system and smacked his
thin lips resoundinEly.
How" he demanded, "can any one
want intogicatin likkers when they
can get such n brocin' drink as that?"
II pass" Nat brenthed. limp with
admiration of such astounding hypoc-
risy.
Blinky reluctantly pried nickel
loose from his finances and placed 1t
on the counter Duncan regarded it
with disdan.
Ten cents more, please" he sug-
gested tactfully.
"What for?"
'Plain sodv." Tho explanation was
accompanied by a very passable imi-
tation Of Blinky's blink.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-16

~ UNCAN went home for his mid.
day meal. 1t wasn't much Of
~ walk from Sam Grahams
store to Miss Carpenters and
he didn't mind in the least
On this particular day he was SIN
sereiy hungry. but he had much to
shink about besides, and between the
two he just bo,ted his food and made
OF hetfset for the store.
Naturally, knowing nothing about
Batn's note, although he knew Pete
Willing by sight as the sheriff and
town drunkard in one, Il didn't worry
him at all to discover that gentleman
lacking toward the store as he hurried
up Beech street, eager to get back to
his job. The first intimation that he
had Of anything seriously amss was
when he entered, following Pete.
Pete Willing, sheriff and born drunk
world, as u general rule. Drunk or
yober. Radville tolcrntes him for just
that quality On only two occasions Ia
he irritable and unmanageable-whe
his wife gets after him about the
1riak and when he has duty TO per
form In his Official capacity.
Tall, gaunt, gangling and loose joint.
I'd, Duncan, returning TO the store
from lunch, found Pete standing In
the middle Of the floor. hands In peck,
FITS and nosomc stogy thrust into
q corner of his mouth
I'm sorry about this. SAM" he bel.
lowed. "but there amt no use wastin'
words bout II. I'm here on business"
but what's the matter. sheriff.
Graham asked, his voice breaking.
"Ah, you know you got note due
ut the bank. don't your
Eyes, but
swell. it's protested. Y understand
that. don't you? I'm here to serve
the papers on to you
"But-but there must be some mis-.
take" Sam clutched blindly for bis
,at, I'm step over and see Mr.. Lock,
wood. He's always been kind. very
kind
"Naw!" Pete bawled. "Mr. Lockwood
don't want to see you unless you can
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-16
Copyright. 1910 by Wincheli Smith
and Louis Joseph Vance
CHAPTER XI CONTINUED)

CHAPTER XI CONTINUED)
"a pretty good guess at that" he
acknowledged canddly.
YES, 1t is, and know It, and you
know 1t. Oh, it's easy enough to give
advice when you've got plenty of mon
ey and fine clothes and-but"-
IL understand he said when she
paused to get a grip upon herself and
find again the words she needed. You
needn't say any more. The only rea-
son | said what did was because I'm
strong for your father and-well,
wanted to do you good turn too"
Il doa't want your apologies"
"All right. Only think over what
laid some time"
81 ha good reason for saying what
/ did"
81 know you had"
How do you known
because I'm not what you think l
am altogether"
II guess you're not" she snapped.
But / don't mean what you mean.
] mean you think I'm oonceited and
.ich and don't know vhut trouble is.
Well. you're mistaken. MHny's tho
time I've lodged round corners to
avoid meeting men I knew would in
vite me to have dinner or luncheon or
drink-of soda--or something-for
fear they'd find out that l couldn't
treat in return. Many a time I've gone
hungry for days and weeks and slept
on park benches until an old friend
found me and took me home with
him"
She eyed him with attention.
But it's your father I wanted to
talk about" he hurried on. "I'd bet a
lot he knows more than any other man
In this town. and besides. he's fine,
square. good hearted old gentleman.
Anybody can see that. Only he's got
one terrible fault-he doesn't know
how to make money. And that's
mighty tough on you-though it's just
as tough on him. But when you roast
him for it. as you did just now. you
only make him feel as miserable as a
yellow dog. and that doesn't help mat.
tiers a little bit He can't change into
sharp business crook now; he's too
old man. Before long he won't be
with you at all, and when he's gone
you'll be sore on yourself sure If you
keep on throwing it into him the way
] heard you, and that's on the level"
IL won't do II again" she fal
tered. twisting her hands together
Bully for you he cried and. with
IN abrupt If artificial resumption of
his businesslike air, turned away to q
showcase to spare her the embarrass'
ment of his regard
II didn't think" said the voice be-
Mind him: Il didn't mean to. Some
ming happened that almost drove me
Wild and
II know" he said gently.
After a bit she spoke again, "l'll go
up and get dinner ready now"
He heard her footsteps as she
There followed a pause. Then she
eame hurriedlv back He faced about
. meet her eyes shining with wonder.
She grasped his arm timidly.
~ wanted to ask you" she said
hastily, 'if-was 1t this friend you
spoke about-that found you in the
park-who set you on the road to for
tune"
That's what he said" Duncan an
swered whimsfcally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-16
CHAPTER XIII.

~ ~ APPLY for Duncan, Blinky
81 had no sense Of humor If he
Il III had he would explode the
very first time he INDUCED in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-16
CHAPTER XII.

~ UNCAN went home for his mid.
day meal. 1t wasn't much Of
AN walk from Sam Graham's
store to Miss Carpcnter's. and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-16
CHAPTER XIV.

''%TA HE way he's worked" Sam
Graham said to me that
III night about Duncan. You'd
hardly honnve Ii IInnar IIa
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

in splendid voice, her numbers re-
ceiving enthusiastic applause
Nc Elroys orchestra furnished
most excellent music for dancing.
At nine o'clock the ball was opened
by Governor and Mrs. West leading
off the grand march of about one
hundred couples Last nights bril-
liant affair has encouraged the mem
bers of the Ladies' Relief Society to
make the Charity Ball an annual
event,
To the committee, Mrs. B. O..
Schucking, Mrs. r. A. Livesley, Mrs.
7. c. Smith, Mrs M. l.. Meyers and
Mrs. w. j. Ball great credit is due
for the excellent manner in which
the affair was arranged. Salem ap-
preciates the good fortune of possess
ing a fine hotel and for its manage
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

ment of social affairs, too much
praise cannot be given. In the la
dies grill refreshments were served
during the evening.
DR.. and Mrs, T, l. Perkins came
up from Portland to attend the Char
ity Ball, and were guests of the w.
Melvine Plimptons.
A most pleasant meeting Of the
Centralia club was entertained yes
terday by Mrs. Laurence Scellars in
her home on South Liberty street.
Needlework whlled away the after
noon, with dainty refreshments at it's
close. The guests enjoying Mrs.
Scellars' hospitality were Mesdames
&c. j. Olmstead, II. st. Helens, W. e.
Brooks, of Portland; Anna Pollock,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

Irene Burrell Emma Somerville,
George Skeels, Charles Parmenter,
Frank Skinner, Iva Schellburg and
Samuel CARRIER
Mrs. Lowell l. VIII was. hostess for
the Naehen Vereln club yesterday af-
ternoon. Mrs Clarence Albert Miss
Grace Byrd, of Portland, was honor
guest
The Adalentas met In their hall
last Friday evening, opening a
program with Dear Old Willamette
u" sung in chorus. The second
number was Adalenta "Ginger Can"
Volume Twenty-three, prepared and
read by Miss Chapman, an extem-
(nnUtfnunA m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

Anticipations for a successful
Charity Ball were realized last even
ing, when a large company gathered
at Hotel Marion in response to a call
from the Ladies' Relief Society. The
beautiful dining room was converted
into a ballroom and the mirrored
walls reflected the lovely gowns of
the dancers. Under the balcony was
arranged a punch bowl. presided over
by Miss Charlotte Dick, with Niss
Beatrice Walton assisting
Palms and dahiias were used about
the room and orchestra balcony
Before the forming Of grand march.
Miss Mary Schultz and Miss Eleanor
Colony entertained with violin and
piano selections, which we're beautl-
fully given and called forth hearty
response. Mrs. Carleton Smith sang
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

CONTINUED on DagN -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

AS hostess for the Blues" of the
Woman's Relief Corps, Mrs. Mary
Hawley, Mr.. Sarah Drauger. Mrs.
Mary Briggs and Mrs. Hattie Cam
eroR entertained most pleasantly on
Thursday afternoon with tea at Mrs.
Cameron's home. Mrs. Elsie Simeral
and Mrs. Rose Vorin arranged for mu-
Sic and readings. Francis Cameron
gave piano solo and Charlotte Whit
tier a reading and two songs. The
rooms were bright with house plants
and flags, and the affair was most
successful socially and financially.
Much excitement pervades the camns
Of the Reds" and the Blues" as to
which department has collected the
greater sum Of money
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

Inc following program of Chamber
music was presented at Chemawa
last Saturday evening in most excel
lent manner:
Faschingsschwank ..... .schumann
Mordaunt Goodnough.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

Ihe Misses Beulah and Eva Maple
thorpe entertained Informally last
Wednesday evening in their home at
29O South Fourteenth street,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

Mrs. Addie McKeon of Los Angeles,
who has been guest of the NJ. E.
Pomeroys for the summer, was COM
plimented with a party last Friday
evening by her cousin, Doctor Pom
eroy, in her home on Liberty street
Ferns and growing plants with vases
OF cut flowers were the motifs for
decorating. The guests enjoyed five
hundred A book was given Miss Ruth
Staley for high score and a framed
picture, really beautiful, was the low
score prize, and fell to Mr.. Joseph
Rhinehart
Five tables were played. Mrs Fred
erick Bynon assisted the hostess.
Mrs. Elizabeth Aver with her
daughter Miss Katheryn and her
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

Mrs. c. d. Gabrielson arrived home
last Tuesday, which was her birth
day, and in celebration of the ami
versary, Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Bish-
op entertained a family dinner party.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

Mr.. Asahel Push, Jr, gave dinner
last Tuesday evening in Hotel Mar
ion grill, complimenting the groom's s
man and the ushers, who were asked
Tor his marriage ceremony. Places
lcr the guests were marked by gold
stlckpins and the table was centered
with an immense bunch of white
cChrysanthemums. On this occasion
Mr Frederic Thielsen made the after
dinner speech in most happy man
ner.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

After a weeks visiting in Portland,
which included the first night per-
formance of Gertrude Hoffman's dane
ing, Mrs. F. P. Talkington and Miss
Talkington returned home last Sat-
urday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

10 9ttend the national meeting of
Woman's Home Missionary Societies
at Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. Fletcher
Homan left Salem on Monday. After
tne business portion of her trip, she
VIII visit brother in Kansas City
ana returning by California, will re-
mann for a short time in Los Angeles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Denison of Nine
teenth and Ferry streets were guests
of neighbors last Tuesday evening
while preparations for a surprise
party went merrily on. Returning
hastily in response to a summons
they found about forty friends await
ing them as a genuine surprise. Mu-
sic and dancing formed most delight
full entertainment. Assisting about the
rooms and in serving lovely refresh
ments were Mrs. Welch. Mrs Hiyon
and Mrs. Porter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-23
REL RELIEF FOR r. CITIES UNCERTAIN
o g M 81 VINTNVIVV NTI T.INLIh -,
Rut Committee Promises to Take Take UP
Eight Hour Law, or-4vos

IA d y q
c., s. Crawford, city attorney, re-.
turned from Topeka last evening
after spending some time IN confer
ence with the house COMMITTEES, on
municipal corporations Of the Kan
sas Legislature, Mr. Crawford called
the, attention of the committee to
The opinion recently handed dowh'
'by Judge Birch Of i the supreme
court, extending the, eight77hh!oQnllr law
10 all smunicipal employees and FIG
ed that, Something be done nv lesis-t
latlye enactment 70, provide sFreiiat.'
.oo The c9mmittt4ea, of WHICH aRsPress-'
erIativeb Ha7!ett Of Ialstis. chairman,
iso very busy. but p. omitsed TO- lake
The mattcYoIgp lf during this session
Mr.. Crawford ,ressiyed, BUT little err
GourqasgFe(lMaentt i as far the apppSqt o.
'0f tbs, law to employees engaged "A
,ast9a pAysical4 labfolf y is tl Gsoslncera0d.t
but he rbelieyes that there Az isspme'
81 IaInSe for having firempYeRn. city mar
shalfss and other employees of that
class exemptsda XMAS pointed out
the. labor commissioner and 1.-The
trades unions would ,shle solidllyu OPP,
|Rfsed 1 To any sweeping, change An the.
law, .,.A t,,t..,-.g
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-23

81 never felt so near, my grave,
writes wa PATTERSON, Of Yelling
tong Tex. as when a frightful cough
and lung trouble, pulled down to
100, pounds, In tspits Of DOCTORS t rs
ment for two years. ny l t
mother and two sister died OF. con
sumption, and that r am alive today
,is due solely to Dr. Kings New Dis
covery,h which completely cured ne.
Now / Weigh 1877 pounds and nave
been we'll and /. strong for years.
Quick, sstasgEes; tSies. O eoids rem e
grippe, asthma; Group and all throa'
and hang troubles. !16Or, aud. S4.ogG'
Trial bottle free, guaranteed Oy =
M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-23
hNAI l9U NNI lNLII Y LT08
300 Reward, 800.

gnu The readers 81 this paper will be
tpleased 10 learn that there Ii at
least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure In allits stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls CatarTh
Cure is the only positive cure now
known to theatnedIcal fraternity. Ca
tarrh being a constitutional disease,
requires q constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly Upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the systeW,
thereby, destroying the foundations OF
the disease. and giving. the patient
strength by building up the consti-
tuition and assisting nFture In doing
Its work. The pFoprietors have so
much, faith IN its. curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that It falls to
cure. SendafOr list Of testimonials.
) Address T. j, CHENEY &ocoI'
Toledo, o. 30 attn uofaI ia
u Sold BY ali druggists, 75c. 49,
= Take Hall's7 Family Pills for con-
linn gas ai5t 10 ODE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-23

piece OF flannel dampened with
phambef4ain,s Eminent and bohihdI
DnT to the affected partshis IsupeNor
to- aRy,.plasteD NWhen troubled with
lame back or pains in, the side or
chest give 1T q trial and you are
fcertafh to be m6fe than pleased With
IT. esprUmpt Gfelief which H. affords
Sold by sll dealers, ssiena 1srjol
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-23
/ 1' Ftsa,pIaslte. nas1r!p[qP(F4tls,
fJuhsE9 WI s. Andsfahh atttA1 cdhrt
house or to the Reflector office.
How,s This. Fol. A FLOOD?
ssa salLtc Elsa f.IsEC Is La III Y
Seven, Feet Of Water viii Fall n IN, p
~ Days at Present Rate. .55

More than seven feet Of water will
fell MithiA thirty NRys ", A. th9eps
81 ESni4G at thel tfhsePt gatbg This
conclusion is based on accurate OBJ
servations taken by Prof a.. ". Jew
EFT this week. y : ''' "0'N'' (
a lItI has Reenl saiRipgt todayl& ithe
rate of about one-eighth of an inch
per ohotir,s and there are no l1ndica-
ffons Of a letaup aiS yet "Rain Or
SHOW tonight orr saturday" was the
weather mans PROPHECY 'this morn
Ing, and he a6as Been hitting the
ibdlPs eye pretty often lately 'u'g
adlProf:s Se%stt's rain gauge regis
itdfsd Tour inches Of 'fain' sfor this
week Gpsto eight 6'cl6Gk This morn
ahg. .oWhen Hths Bikes p Cleared Tues
day hight an Inch and u half Had
faaienoo AeS:S61p. he yesterday the
gauge showed adSthsf INCH 3 and an
inch and a. half fell Sbetween' that
time and a. m. today: Tie rain
is general oyer the middle vest and
IL It doesn't. grow to the proportions
tofna flooa Wifi be worth millions Of
Iao,3A+sF Fua Sim gGl'iS sinos s"'f
|aSBut' lfsiif iseDs right a SOSn!-wseell
better ges t6ats old flat boat ready
Sid move ID the attic "' f'o'T .
90 az Aats q has tng-Lan Z asEl8