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aWan PAGE 28 MONDAY EVENING OCTOBER 8, 1923 Combined Wiir News Servie of all papers. Associated Preaa, United Press, International Newt, Universal News tod Consolidated Press. P. Hff 1 1 JOIN SUIir TRAFFIC 110 FAVORS TO BE ENGINEERS City to "Invite" Street Beggars To 2-Hour Job City Begins to Beautify Duck Island in Lake ARffESTSTOTAL TO END OUTFALL 1 TOIIS NAM ED FOR TUBE Welcomes Grads MRS. ALBERT H.

ROWE. chairman of the reception committee for the Univertity of California Club of Oakland organization luncheon at Motel Oakland Thursday. FUNERAL WILL BE HELD TOMORROW SEWER NUISANCE OF TRAFFIC LAWS 92 III OAKLAND I Services Will Be Conducted Over 400 Warned, Declare Council Directs Engineer to Plan Extension to Deep Water. Supervisors Select U.C. Dean and N.

Y. Expert for Local Work. With the usual flock of wild ducks expected to arrive shortly on La kit Merritt, Landscape Architect GUkey today started plan to beautify Duck Island, the little square of yellow aand thrown up. by the municipal dredge near the duck preserve. (illkey plans a collection of tule reeds near the Island bo that the ducka will feel at and clumps of beach lupin on top of the Island proper.

The Island waa originally vtade with exact lines but the action of the tides Is softening this rigid out line and Gllkey asserts that lu a year or ao the refuge will look something like an island. at Unitarian Church, 14th and Castro. Police; Excelsior Hill Is Watched. Funoral services for John Oakland'a traffic officers and Because of the urgency of main-talnlng beher sanitary conditions Irish, writer. lecturer and long' C.

Derleth dean of the college engineering at the University of California, and Clifford M. lloland, an engineer for the llud- along the West Oakland waterfront, time resident of Oakland, will ba 7 7 Vr I I Csv.j I -V," X. fxSf" Colliourn Issues a Mandate That Favoritism Shown Must De Stopped. Tterauee of rumors that the traffic laws are not being equally enforced, Commissioner Frank Col-l'n today directed all city employees under his Jurisdiction to "pull no wires" for the relief of frjemls In trouble for traffic violations. Colbourn also directed the acting chief of police to enforce the laws with stern Impartiality.

Colbourn sent the following to the city council today directed the Tha Oakland mendicant who sits on the aldewalk and waves, a tin cup at passers-by Is going to get a Jolt shortly, according to announcement by Commissioner Frank Colbourn today. Colbourn aays tha printers are now preparing tha Jolt, to be used by the police department. The mendicant, according to tha Colbourn plan, will receiva in his tin cup a small printed eign saying "Oood for two hours' work and one meal, one bath and one bed at the municipal wood-yard." Dr. C. C.

Wing, grand marshal of the wood-yard, has been requested to give a spectlal section of the wood-yard to the mendicants. Colbourn refused to believe that the mendicants with the "I am blind" signs will be unable to reRd the printed slips. "There'll be few blind men irfjured," says Colbourn. "Some of -Oakland's real blind men are selling newspapers and scratching out a living, but the tin-cup boys seem to belong to another i categord. Police reports show that a majority of these men are professional beggars." held tomorrow at 3 p.

m. from the Unitarian church, Fourteenth find Castro streets, where Irish hed lon river tuDe project, wore touay Gllkey la also taking out all city engineer to prepare plans for the extension of the Seventh street outfall sewer, Bnnointeil hv th hoard of super- the flowers on the San Tablo worshiped many years. The fu Mhoi-s ronHiiltlnir engineers for "ide of the city hall plaxa. eav ig The work Is expected to cost lng the land fallow for winter the proposed estuary tube, at sal neral rites will be conducted ny Rev. Clarence Reed, pastor of thf church, assisted by Kev.

Charles about $230,000 beforeit is flnlnhed. Some of the money, according to Commissioner Frank Colbourn, may be raised from delinquent taxes. nrles of $100 a day. The tmlnries will apply only to the actual time that they are called upon to put In on the work. motorcycle squsd yesterday made 13 arrests for, alleged violations ct the apeed or motor ehicle regulations.

Th cbhiplalnta range from cor-lier-euttlng to speeding, according to the charges heard In court this morning. The polle assert that for the S3 arrests there were probably about 400 lectures and warning. 'Jn fplte of the law speed traps are not being discontinued pend-Ina court decisions as to thrlr legality. An, innovation prsrtlsed yesterday by the In pluclng a man at the foot of the Excelsior avenue, known es one of the mml dangerous corners in Oakland. --This patrolman.

It Is said, arrested W. Wendte, former pastor and close personal friend of Irish. John P. Irish Jr, arrived from his ranch in San Joaquin county County Kngineer A. C.

rnsny Today's resolution is a result of Detective CaCptain McHorley; planting. 'IllTlT OF REALTY RALLY 'It has come to my attention was instructed to prepare plans the report of Commissioner W. J. yesterday to assist in final arrangements for hfs father's funeral. Baccus of the street department.

thnt certain members of the police and specifications for the proposed Some time ao, West Oakland resi Irish, one of the best known or department are not uniformly en- newer system and septic tnnK nt ators and writers in California. dents complained that the various box sewer outlets along the waterfront were rhoklng up with sand died Saturday night In Merritt Hos pital, never recovering conscious ness after a fall at Thirteenth and forcing the traffic laws; that favoritism hris been show In some instances and discourtesies are more or leas common. "It la my desire, if this is a fact, thnt the law be uniformly enforced, thnt no favoritism be shown and that the men enforcing the law lie tho Del Yullc farm, near Livor-niore. An appropriation of $1200 was granted by the board for the use of the Alameda County Develop, inent Board at the Pacific Slope hairy Khow to be hold here October 29 to November 3. Franklin streets in the afternoon.

He was 80 years old. He was a Realty dealers of the bay counties, under the banner of "San Francisco, Oakland Company, a Co-Partnership." are ready for prominent figure In political circles. Tribute to the memory of Col 1 A. onel Irish was offered yesterday by courteous In their dealings with the their advance on Sacramento Wed Rubbi Rudolph I. Cofffee, rabbi of a food, third of all the motorists booked Six Killed in Mine Blast in Colorado GRAND JUNCTION.

Oct. public. The law to become effec- nit nosday, where the nineteenth an Temple Sinai. He recited the live must have the support of every vnwwf a nual convention will be held. Ho achievements of Irish and said: tel Oakland has been selected as Eighth Dist Caucus and mud and creating a condition which was becoming unbearable.

Baccus, asked to report, insisted that there Is no cure except an extension sewer to deep water. He contended that the flat, lands along the waterfront will prevent good Inshore sewer outlets, no matter what Is done. Baccus todaj explained that the outfall sewer can be extended to deep water along Oakland Mole. The council directed the city attorney to condemn certain lands necessary for the new road to the golf links, and adopted a resolution of Intention to improve parts of Bartlett and Linden streets. 'Oakland" is proud of this distin 'the gathering point for members guished citizen who brought honor to us." of the auto caravan which will get Solon on Trial on Bank Crash Charge CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa.

Oct. 8. C. K. Leva Hey, former bootblack and barber at Sheffield, and photographer Chicago, who rose to be a bank cashier and momber of the State Legislature, was placed on trial at Hampton today on indictments charging him with 'wrecking the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Sheffield.

C. C. Btorck. mayor of Sheffield and assistant, cashier of the defunct bank, also has been indicted. Scores of persons lost their savings I In the failure, It Is chargedV under way at 1 o'clock.

At 11 clock in the forenoon a g. TO OLD BARN DANCE "wedding" uniting "Miss Oakland' KIrkpa trick Council No. 2316. and "Mr. San Francisco" will be member of the police department." In a general proclamtlon to all the employees of the department of public health and safety, Colbourn sent the following: "Let It be known -thut no employee in the department of public health and safety should Intercede on behalf of any violator of the traffic law and that I would personally appreciate It If no such requests referred to me, because I am adopting a policy of leaving MSJEBB DEATH Security Benefit association, will hold a barn dance tomorrow even- ng.

October 9. In St. George's hall. held In the Hotel Plaia with L. F.

EpDlch, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, officiating, and Frazler C. Reed, president of the California Association, giving the "bride" away. S. X. George will be chairman of 1.

-An explosion of gas In tliu Midwest coal mine at Palisades, Col, yesterday killed six of the even men working In the mine. The dead were: Robert P. Scott, J. K. Keys Harvey Keys W.

B. Keys Robert K. Keys corge McKoe. McKee had entered the service the company yesterday and thU Was bla first shift. The govern- xnent mine rescue crew that was fighting the fire In the Rockcllft he evening, assisted by George It In The TRIBUNE, If you see tell them so.

Muesse. RE HOI.LTSTER, Oct. S. Republican of Ran Benito county wore notified today to attend the first Eighth Congressional Dis-tilit caucus since groanlzatlon of district units, the meeting to be held In the Hotel Jeffery. Pallnas.

The caucufilncludes representatives from Monterey, Santa Clara, Ventura. San Mateo. Santa Cruz. Snn Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and San Benito- The representatives from the latter will be Jack Mayfield, county chairman. Millard F.

Hoyle, secretary. W. A. Johnson, Thomas Flint. Robert I.

Orr, James Slav-en (for Trea Plnos), F. B. Abbe (for San Juan), and Harry B. Leonard for the southern end of the county. "Bridesmaids" will hall from a the matter entirely in the hands of the Judges and the prosecuting attorney, where it properly belongs." WHITE FLAIXS.

X. Oct. 8 The grand jury investigation FOUD ARE TAKEN arrived at the scene of the accident an hour after the dozen bay cities. Appropriate ritual has been prepared. Luncheon will follow at which talks will be made by Eppich on "Teamwork" and by Reed on "On to Sacramento." C.

W. Boden, chairman of the caravan and stunts committee of the Oakland real estate board, has arranged for parking space on Alice street, between Eleventh and Fourteenth streets. Ferry tickets will be sold on the ground. Arrangements have been made to give the caravan the right-of-way across the Rodeo-Vallejo ferry. into the death of Mrs.

Gertrude Gorman Webb, wealthy society woman, who died at the West-chester-Biltmore Country Club in I 1 thlriann Aa'a a crn ir'i 1' BAIDS DIES TO SHORTEN SENTENCE. COWES, Eng. After telling a fellow convict that he was going to "shorten" his sentence, Lawrence Smith, a life-termer, hanged himself In his cell. Contractor Stabbed In Blind Pig Battle LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8.

John Kutlefa, 25, a cement contractor, waa stabbed yesterday In a battle la a blind pig at 626 Alpine street, according to police records. THREE BURN IX ACTO. renewed today with the promised Introduction of evidence that a "certain person" dissolved poisonous tablets and gave the solution to Mrs. Webb for some time prior to her death. Two women and two men are under arrest today for alleged vie Ever-Stick Suction I lation of the prohibition laws fol Dr.

William J. Meyer, who at- tended Mrs. Webb during the last lowinp raids made by the police month of her illness, stated last morals squad- last night. Helen BTJRLEY. Eng.

Joseph Rhodes and two friends were burned to night that the evidence was in the Langveln; 6616 Marshall street, and death In Rhodes' automobile which form of a statement he declares Blanche Hamlin, proprietor of the caught fire in a smash up. Plates with Trubyte Teeth $15 she made to him just before she Cecil lodging house at 82 Wash-died, lngton street, were C. A. Dr. Alexander O.

Goottler, vn Schmidt and Thrtmas Hayes toxiologlst Of Bellevue. who ex- weer arrested In WestOakland and amlned parts of the body, will read charged with liquor in their Children's Eyes Crowns, Bridge Work, Extracting, Fillings, X.Kay Pictures the report of his findings, which possession. show that some, poison was In the Other raids by Jfte morals squad, body, although not enough to cause headed by Serga'ht E. W. Brock, death without contributory causes, netter twenty-eight alleged "crap- I Westchester county authorities shooters." Twenty of these were stated they did not expect the arrested In building lh the rear grand Jury to return a murder in- 423 Brush street, and eight were dictment, but.

said they looked for taken tneustody 'Foupth and DR. R. C. ANDERSON System of Dependable Dentistry 122S BROADWAY. Corner 13TH ST Over Owl Drug Co.

Oakland Gas Given should thf first concern of tha par. llaWaanaMMsMMsHHMMt a sudden new turn to the case. Castro streets. ent. Defective vision Walls-That Wash with an Indictment alleging one or more lesser crimes.

The two nurses who attended Mrs. Webb are expected to testify today, as Is Mrs. Robert S. Johnstone, wife Of ja i a former New lork Judge, and keeps the child back In school work. Let us examine the child's eyes and advise you.

Chas. H.Wood Dr. Meyer. ffs. mi rt rr i MOTHER can smile at the finger-prints that tiny hands leave on her light, clean walk She had wisely insisted on having her kitchen finished wirji a paint that would wash.

The physician has indicated that he had a quantity of detailed testimony and evidence which he did not disclose when he appeared before the grand jury last week. MVD DELAYS EDDING. EVANS VI LLE, 111. An automobile bringing Miss Florence Stetson home for her wedding was stalled In mud west of Jiere, delaying the ceremony three hours. TM WlNKINO CVC BASS HUETER Satin Egg-Shell Finish is the local paint for interior finishing.

A damp cloth will wash off not only finger prints, but all discolorarions from the steam of cooking- Frequent Washings will not injure this paint Egg-Shell Finish is manufactured by a process that is exclusive with the Bass-Hueter Paint Company. It ia used for walls and woodwork in homes, hospitals, public buildings, etc where a permanent washable finish is essential. The satin-like finish is as pretty as it is durable. French gray and old ivory are the acceptable colors for liv i tag and dining rooms. Delicate pinks, blues, and tints are wed effec-trvely for bedrooms and breakfast rooms.

If you employ a contracting painter, he will be glad to tee Satin Egg-Shell Fmish at your request. 77 jlQ ntlllllll0 Ja. A BASS-HUETER Paints and Varnishes can be had from the following dealers: in minimis. Blankets Need Cleansing blankets stored away all summer don't they Centerville M. Nunes.

Concord J. J. Bermlngham Hardware Ca Crockett P. Murphy. I Lafayette R.

E. McNeil. Livermore Valley Hardware Company. Nile, Nea Hardware Co. J.

Petrocelli Hardware 1433 3th Ave. The Variety Store, 6497. Grove St. A'artety Store. 3Sth and Telegraph Ave.

Alameda Town Talk Variety Store, 1517 Webster St. Albany Albany Hardware Furniture 816 San Fablo Ave. Alvarado Jacinto and Menezes. 'imirv need, a thorpugh purifying cleansing before you put them WamL St I A lo work tor the winter Cleansing blankets the way you like them is one of our specialties. Our use of pure rainsoft water and tcreamy suds made from a special vegetable soap, followed by numerous rinses Oakland 7 Berg-quest Savior, 1 1347 Market St.

Blair Sons, SI 26 San Fablo Ave. Central Hardware, 3832 Teleffrapk Ave. Cole. 6008 Telegraph Ave. U.

M. Durham Hardwire Co. 2027 San Pablo Ave. O. it Farquhar, 4006 East 14th St.

Grand Avenue Hardware Store, 745 Grand Ave. A. B. Gray Hardware 2183 Telegraph Ave. C.

K. Rill 418 Jlth St. Hopkins Street Hardware Co. 2137 Hopkins St. W.

Maiden, 3251 East 14th St. Thos. McCarthy Hardware S820 Grova St. R. B.

Meder Hardware Co 63l6 FalrfaJt Ave. Chris Nelson Co 1411 Jefferson St. Chris Kelson Col. 2333 E. 14th SU Berkeley J.

A. Lewis. in soft water will bring back to your blankets their original Barrett Faint A Wall Paper or 2135 University Ar. rleosanton 2135 University Ave. lustre and fleeciness.

will make them light and fuffy, the kind of aanket that brings cozy -comfort and sound slumber. Send your blankets, comforts and curtains to us for Cruikshank Kolln. Richmond 7 Blchmond Hardware Co, 735 MacdonaJd Ave. Son Leandro San Leandro Paint Co, 1323 Washington JSU Walnut Creek Contra Costa. Farmers' Assn.

L. Leloy. 3330 Adeline St. Pearson A Chadll. 2014 San Pablo Ave.

Thousand Oaks Hardware 177 Solano Ave. Walker Variety Store, 2230 Shattuck Ave. H. Weir. 1512 Shattuck Ave.

you're sure to be satisfied. -1- Ph' Oak 649 for our booklet MPaint Facts or "The Way to Beautiful. Homes." It tells you of scores of ways in which Paint and Varnish add lo the beauty of your borne." -BASS-HUETER PAINT COMPANY SAN FRANCISCO C3LW Oakland MT Twratyecnad nd San pahkt Attbim. Oakland fea Francteco-iOs Angeiee Fresno Frctno Tacoma Portland Seattle Oakland Los Angelea Ilar yow tried the health time-saving. rooney-aTlng -HX CrXfil OH fAMlLT LA ODnT SERVICE -v.

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