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PAGE 10 THE DOPE FIEND’S “Like hell,” said 1. “Rotter come with me," suggested the man with the cap. “All right” I replied. eee REMEMBER a ride tn a nice HERE'S MORE ABOUT eral more shots taken in rapid suc comsion not only failed clieve the situation, but made matters worse When I had nearly exhausted what ie, should have been a two hours’ sup rly, I made the discovery that {nm T knew. It was UPHOLSTERED! I welled up a little then, T must be a per jauence, to be no 7. Ry a supreme effort I managed to “COMING BACK’ <2: | would need something like that Surely wome conse should be turned loone. it to the angel, but ahe couldn't see it that way taking, I was “oft the hop.” |They kept me with them for many more days. kera became so long that the angels |whould the day ever come when I| no jonger liked IT mentioned | my appetite had portions that the nto they turned me loon, la while to ask me haw I was getting | the happtest man in Seattlo—and the | | along. hungrient. More than all else, to me, ts the |fact that Dr, Read is my friend But they didn't let me go Just then, | now, So is every member of the & atte many now At last, after sixteen years of drug © department, A them I know personally ‘The day when I w Finally, when my whir Jooks, nad when uumed atch pro could no longer | 1 the expense of feeding mo, me if I needed any & stead of a package each of morphine smfortadle car, and after that an | summon sufficient strength to climb! A HOUT this time Dr. Hi. M. Read,|- 1 shat never forget that day. For|*very policeman as @ potential had given me two re an elevator, Then w/out of bed, and immediately felt Seattle health commixsioner, ac Th t neon the nun, Com-|enemy, but not now er it was with clean, white sheets, and-—|down, But it was a nice, soft floor, | companied by ancther angel, entered | renee ent aaen the un, oot ty 4 a ¥ a aaa y uaca's Wark a oa companied by another angel, entered | munication with friends was not al Yow 1 knéw that tf such things : r | the room, ow od y only sito © one a * until the} ‘They aald T was very {ll for a few! Further examination revealed ad lowed. My only visitors were t - Read made a few remarks. whoxe connection with the hospital acco! days. Maybe so—1 don't remember walls From that moment, when I op ght cocaine, | : y, in large dosea Any }tall against. ‘There was an opening . y * 4 I was free to pass thre us for moral u . you what that in the door thru which I ht have hop head” will tell you hat) it a baa & Oks coe |door with the hole in it, my joy} “Tell your troubles to @ poll ‘ waans ® redative A Panes ns i's weeth knew no bounds, I was free at last.| man," means more to me than It! on¢ herapeutic a cocaine is an ¢ ly cov a ed to a restaur | used to ; citant heavy wire grating. In the rear wall| but Tam ¢ y jAnd I burried to « restaurant, used to, a) T must have been const: ot my * ¥ here was a ow. Had | possessed chance. You will be given a | Le ae | —" ° xteen years I had been en ed in} the nether limbs of a kangaroo I| treatment the effect of which AM a “hop head” no longer. INALLY,T learned a lot of of happiness th medium of a hypodermic needle. last I had found but I didn't seem to care much for the © | needle any more. But to go back coe gage ANGEL HAD GONF, and I was alone in my “ro@m.” I like a room. tt is better “ Phat's what they call aan the pursuit to ha came into the Indy did her leve Soon she left. Af came a heavy k said “C somehow most cap was adorned with emblem done in s Vike tha # it up there, It appeared to be a very comfort bie room—different someway than| I had ever occupied before At was unable to make out just! ay It was so different, but presently Each Half Price ditianal comforting the | might have Jumped out that window Ationly for the fact that ft, too, was t thoroly protected by Iron bars. so much that I mig that others might days passed the commercial possi bilities connected with | pressed me more and more. card attached to the outside of that door bearing the legend “Look b¢ was convinced, good sized bank roll facts, The aide pertinent remarks were like the floor—nice to will be to place you in » condi tion where you can live without in that, 1 ean I conceived the idea that | not go 1 ¢ re you, but I ected to remain hile. can't keep y i. VU do my he hole in the door interested me| Part. After that it's up to you, If you have sufficient mentality left to do your part after I have done mine, you'll be all right. If not, God help you.” 1 found that it waa there, not k out, but in, Am the that hale im A pla was visited regul hours, day and n y one ¢ time she hing that taste good. Then there came a when she didn't come, except once in! 100," would, 1 netted me a I knew I Long Looks, have for Odd Lots of Lamps, ‘There followed a few days when I | physically y every three suffering, & r.|true, but @ » | days upon which they took away the drug | tell nome of the things I know—and y | for good and all authority to ent For more than 80 days | things during my conva- ‘have not needed, nor have I lescent days in the hospital. taken, ¢ whatsoever, y dope of any kind And I have learned a lot of | things since. I used to think I knew a I have gained over 25 pounds in that 30 days, and) good deal about the dope sit- the end is not yet. juation in Seattle and other 1 don't om _ ag Me * cities. I did know something, ach day is a day of a eo May liad Binge el iddted log nothing to what I t comparable to the| following that! Some of these days I am going to immediately I shall give names and addresses, But mentally it ts different. Iam|toa Whatever sympathy I once had! Come to The Bon Marche Friday seal Get Your Share of Anniversary Sale Economies Georgette and Crepe de Chine Blouses Reduced to $4.00 - Senate Adopts Borah Reso- Johnson, Lowden, Wood Are lution for Inquiry Time was when I looked upon | whether any influ | worse—I am willing and determined | President Wilson. Net and Organdie (CAMPAIGN CASH [OREGON READY. WILL BE PROBED — FOR PRIMAT Features in Race The) PORTLAND, May 20.—Intense interest, enlivened by the bitter . { ni fight that wan we by the sup of presidential porters of United atom Senator tures George FE. Chamberlain and Har ‘The resolution was reported fav-\ vey W. eather, who 8 op orably today from the expenses pos renomination by de-|the ¢ committee and adopted without bate It directs “th n voters will vomorrow and elect the major party con und indorse candidates tor from president to rrons, firms, cor: } vention and org nn effices ranging to such funds, and the | co amounts given. . “main issues to be settled ‘The committee also te to learn| Friday are how the money was spent, and Whether Hiram Johnson, Frank 2 or promise of |O, Lowden or Leonard Wood geta obtain | Oregon's 10 delegates to the repuby |lican national convention. Whether Senator Chambertain for the dope peddler has been most | shall be renominated over Starke effectually disnipated, and what I| weather, a former chairman of the ean do to alleviate the #ituation—a | democratic state central committes, jmituation ‘that is rapidly growing| who has been tacitly supported by the names o! porations tributing ran iat ic con patronage were support of any ¢ ARR nnn to do. The Editor of The Star print these things if 1'U wri 1H write ‘em, all right. . B, C—Cerlebration of Hudson | he'll} VANCOUVE ‘em. | of 250th anniversary Bay Ca held. 36-inch Silk Foulards Tea Sets at Half Price Imported China Tea Sets, hand painted, including tea pot, sugar, Oriental Pottery at Half Price makes of Oriental pottery, includ- China and Pottery HALF A DOZEN ODD LOTS HAVE THEIR PRICES CUT IN HALF FOR THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY Table Lamps Half Price Portable Electric Reading Lamps, complete with shade— different styles and finishes—reduced to $12.50 and $14.75. Fancy China at Half Price—Now 50c to $1.25 Remnants of Former Haviland China Open Stock Dinnerware Half Price Bowls and Plates at Half Price Porcelain Berry Bowls and Cake Plates with | floral decorations—-now Many pieces of well-known . s louses that are worthy ‘ of your Anniversary expecta- of ye One-Third Less Crepe de Chine in tailored styles and light colors. Georgettes in flesh, white, taupe, navy and brown or in two contrasting colors. Trimmed with tucks, lace, embroidery. BLOUSE SECTION— = es Two Tables of Trimmed Hats Reduced to $2.95 Pees; aren third less than regular prices. ruffles, tions. Good news for the girl grad- uate or the woman who wants light, summery frocks for her- self or the children— Net and Organdie Flouncings at one- Some are self trimmed with others trimmed with Val. lace edges or Venise inser- Only a few yards are needed $2.29 a Yard There’s beauty—there’s ser- viceability, there’s style to these Foulards—and the price is ex- tremely low—reduced to $2.29; 36 inches wide, in popular col- ors—with contrasting designs. FABRIC FLOOR (THIRD) aS 36 and 40 Inch Charmeuse Satin creamer and six cups and saucers —now $5.88, 36.75 and $9.50. jars and rose jars. Rugs and Curtainings Reduced ECAUSE IT’S “ANNIVERSARY TIME \ Curtain Scrims at 29c * ‘An exceedingly low price for Curtain Serims such as these—trimmed with lace edges and all hemstitched— cream and ecru—reduced for the 30th Anniversary. 36-Inch Cretonnes at 32c Hangings for less—why, yes, if you come to the Anniversary Sales. Many colorings with attractive pat- terns—for fancy scarfs, covers and drapes—reduced to Grass Rugs at $10.75 They’re size 9x12 feet, with neat stenciled border designs——in tan and green —the price is reduced to $10.75 ‘for Friday. . Beach Pillows at $1.00 Good quality Cretonne Beach Pillows, finished with pocket and wrist strap for carrying—they're dandies for $1.00 apiece. FOURTH FLOOR Ba THE BON and practical attraction. and with two pockets. around the throat if desired. In sizes from 16 to 46. Silk Sport ing vases, suitable for lamp bases, at $19.75 In a motor coat you want durability utility combined with smartness—and that is what you'll find in these Motor Coats of navy serge. That they are low-priced is an additional They come in three styles, all belted Each coat is half- lined with fancy mercerized material. The big collars can be buttoned tightly reduced to 25 and 38. FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE A Word About Our Lunch Counter Do you know’ we have the largest Lunch Counter in the Northwest? And then at times it is not large enough—for people know to their satisfaction of the home-cooked luncheons and the delicious vegetables served there, and come for miles for the excellent coffee we serve. We also specialize in Breakfast at 9:30 for the Early Morning Shopper Special Luncheons for the Afternoon Shopper FRIDAY FROM 2:30 TO 5:30 Tongue and Lettuce, or Shrimp Salad Sandwich Hot Buttered Scone with Preserves Choice of Milk, Lemonade, Ice Cream or Coffee—25¢ —Filet of Halibut, Breaded—Butter Sauce and Potatoes —Buttered Roll or Biscuit—Coffee or Milk—30¢ LUNCH COUNTER—UPPER MAIN FLOOR MARCH RGAIN BASEMENT Girls’ White Organdie Dresses One style has wide ribbon girdle in white, pink or blue, and is elab- orately trireied with lace and em- broidery. It has short sleeves and a novelty overskirt made with deep points. Sizes $4.95 8 to 14 coc. ceccouses Another short-sleeved model is trimmed with hemstitching and many rows of pin tucks, in addition to lace and embroidery. There are two pockets. Sizes 8 to 14 in this dainty little dress. Priced at Remarkable Values in The odds and ends of several lots grouped for clearance at this modest price. Inexpensive hats for summer wear, Novelty trimmed hats—small turbans, banded hats, sport models, patent leather hats. MILLINERY SECTION—THIRD FLOOR Anniversary Sale Specials for Men Men’s Soiesette Union Suits at Men's Athletic-style Soiesette Union Suits with closed crotch, are sleeveless and knee length. In all sizes and in white only. Men’s Negligee Shirts $1.45 These are of good quality percale in neat pin and fancy stripes. Have soft cuffs and attached roll collars. In all sizes. Just Arrived! Black Cowhide Bags at $5.00 Only 45 of them—in walrus grain with heavy brass lock and lift catches. Leather corners. Ser- viceable leatherette lining. In 16- and 18-inch sizes. SOME bag for the money! re Mancr cme mt $44.00 ... $12.95 inches, $22 50 e Cowhide Traveling Bags, hand: SIDE sewed, reduced to Cowhide Suit Cases, 26x13 Fishing Tackle Tennis Rackets reduced to BASEMENT—UNION STREET Just think of it! Rods, reels, lines, hooks, Department Friday at 20% OFF. And the Tennis Rackets are Goldsmith’s—none better—ranging in price from $4.00 to $12.50. for a complete dress. Here are a few of the reduced prices: Flouncings Reduced to $2.33 Flouncings Reduced to $2.50 Flouncings Reduced to $3.00 Flouncings Reduced to $4.00 Flouncings Reduced to $4.50 BOOTH—UPPER MAIN FLOOR leaders and everything else in the Fishing Tackle at $2.45 When have you seen such lovely Charmeuse at $2.45 a yard? This has been specially reduced for the 30th Anniver- sary Sales; 15 pieces in street and evening shades—wonder- fully rich for all dress purposes. FABRIC FLOOR (THIRD) $1.65 MEN'S SHOP—LOWER MAIN FLOOR Men’s Outing and Work Shoes Men’s Dark-brown Elk Leather Shoes, outing style, come in sizes from 6 to 11. With solid oak leather soles, pair. . $5. 50 With “Textan” fiber soles, pair. .........$5.35 Men’s heavy boarded tan leather Work Shoes— have a half bellows tongue and are made over an army-style last. In sizes $5 00 e CO 00 Big BR DOR oc cin ine seus A special lot of Men’s Tan Leather Work Shoes in sizes 6 to 11, is offered Friday $5 35 wee e at, the pale sos csevccs MEN'S SHOE SHOP—LOWER MAIN FLOOR 20% Off SKIRTS $6.95 Silkk Sport Skirts in handsome striped patterns are offered in an at- tractive selection of desirable color combinations. They have wide belts, are button trimmed and come in sizes 25 to 30 waist. Bungalow Aprons at $1.79 » Six attractive styles in Madras, Gingham or Percale are shown in wide, narrow and cluster stripes, in Figures, Checks and Plain Colors. Colors are Blue, Black, Gray, Tan, Pink, Green and Lavender. All these Aprons are belted and have one pocket, necks are round, square or “V,” and all are nicely finished with tape or rick-rack braid. Sizes 1,2, 8 and 4. Get yours Friday at a 20% reduction. A Good Golf Bag for $2.95 Made of heavy khaki canvas, trimmed with leather and brass drag; 5-inch size. SPORTING GOODS SECTIONS—UNION STRE Yenm

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