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 GEORGE W. McBRIDE

, of St. Helens, was born in Yamhill County, Oreg., March 13, 1854; received his primary education in the public schools and in the Preparatory Department of Willamette University; was a student at Christian College, Monmouth, Oreg., for two years; studied law and was admitted to the bar, but has not been engaged in the active practice of his profession; was engaged in mercantile business for ten years; was elected a member of the house of representatives of the legislative assembly of Oregon in June, 1882, was elected speaker of the house in September, 1882; was elected secretary of state in 1886; was reëlected in 1890 and served eight years, his second term ending January 14, 1895; was elected United States Senator, as a Republican, February 23, 1895. His term of service will expire March 3, 1901.