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FRIDAY EVENING OAKLAND TRIBUNE AUGUST 23, 1S11 5 ICOtillSPLlill VAUDEVILLE II. Capwell Co. H. C. Cap well Co.

Clayf Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets CIRCUIT OH WIS COAST BRIDE-TO-BE IS GUEST OF HONOR AT KITCHEN SHOWER A Oakland to Be Headquarters of Chain of Western Theaters Stylish and Inexpensive New Coats Report! that have been confirmed gained circulation la Oakland and Ban Pranciace theatrical circles today that a $500.00 Fadfle Coaat vaudeville droult. the Cohna. heading tha Bell Theater Company, a $500,000 corporation, will tmire-dlately work en plana for tha remainder of tha circuit Stock cotnpantea are to ba formed In i I those cities in which tha Bell people will ith headquarter bar, la to be established la the aaar futura by Aba 8. Gohn Boys' Clothing Capwell Suits are made for boys that are, going to do just the rough and tumble things that live boys ought to do. We pick clothing that will stand the racket, but if you want to make assurance doubly sure buy one of our Two-Trouser Suits.

Made absolutely all-wool of good long yarns. Fancy cheviots in gray, tan and brown. Coats with broad, well fitting shoulders. Pants full lined with good strong material. Ages 6 to 16.

Price $6 45 Boys' Blanket Bath Robes Justin. Something that every boy need3. Handsome designs in pretty color effects. Ages 6 to 16. Prices, $2.83 to $4.83.

it locate. These will handle ail Vocal real estate matters, building the bouses and attaching a loea Interest to tha enter-. prlsea wherever they may ba located. While no statement has been made by tha Cohna. word baa coma from them, in- I directly, that the proposed chain of theaters has mat with the approval of vaudeville powers-that-be In the East, and that there will ba plenty of high class and Julius Cohn of thla dry.

A chain of theaters extending Vancouver en the "horth to Ban Dtro la tha south la to ba established. Tha main hooaa and oprattnf office of tha circuit will ba In Dak land. According to tha reported plana of tha Conn, work will be atarted within a abort time on tha local house. Tha building wlO- contain. (bestd tha theater booking, directing and other of- ficea.

The Cohn brothera wfll have their headquarters here with a. large staff of official and from Oakland will direct tha oestlne of tha entire- tfhaln of tbeatara, It la planned to atart building on ral at once, probably In Oakland, Portland. Beattl and ona city In Bouth-arn California. With theaa aa a nuoleua. material to supply the houses when they are erected.

i It Is the Intention of the corporation to Invest half a million In the circuit which. It Is figured, will put the Pacific Coast houses in' working order. From this line, two circuits will probably branch, ona to take la certain Nevada towns, the other to Invade Art ions. The "wheel" win bei-a formidable one kn western vaudeville. An Extraordinary nit Underwear Sale ACCUSES SERVAN BHISil BE IE 1 STEALING ML ID MISS BERTHA ROWE.

I New Neckwear ROBESPIERRE COLLARS A charming Paris creation which has steadily grown in popularity. A wide variety of -pretty styles are here, including fine net and shadow laces with high or low satin black satin collars. Prices, 50c to $2.00. BLACK TAILORED COLLARS With white pique or madras band over collar and fancy button trimmings. Price, 23c STOCK COLLARS In a number of pretty styles with cascades and fancy collars attached.

Prices, 50c and 85c VENISE DUTCH COLLARS Pretty lace collars in round effects, varying in price from 50c to $1.25. VENISE COAT COLLARS All the new shapes in white and Price $L25 to $7.50. Col. J. F.

Knight Declares the Roast Beef Went With Domestic. If the manufacturer had not made an error in his shipment, which he rectified by making a price reduction, we never could have offered you such a bargain as Women's 50c Cotton QC Vests and Pants at gar. 100 dozen made of finest Maco yarn in a pure bleach and of a weight for fall VESTS Made with high neck, long sleeves or elbow sleeves. Regular, 50c value for 29c PANTS Knee length or ankle length. Regular 50c value for 29c.

A pretty kitchen shower was given to Mis Bertha Retire, fiance of Leo Johnson, at the home of her alster, Mrs. A. AJlen, last evening. The guest numbered about twenty-five. The wedding to take place August II.

Amongthe friend bidden were Miss Lillian Hallond, Mis Jean McEwen. Miss Nonora O'DonnelL Mis Margaret Fergus, Mia Florence Hood, Mis Ad el Stelnbacb, Mis Jessie Waller, Miss Helen Kingston. Miss Josle Bocker, Miss Myrtle Shepard, Mri R. Whelan, Mis Beth Silvestrt. Mr.

E. Helde, Mis Lillian Even. Mia Jennie Lange, Mrs. E. A.

Row. Mis L. Pantren, Mew England Association Will Hold Business and Social i Gathering. At the meeting of the California Nw England Association, tn Lorlng hall. Eleventh and Clay streets, this evening.

In addition to an elaborate program of music, fancy dancing and reading, a short business meeting will be held. Chairman. T. O. Crawford of the committee on by-law will present tha amended constitution and by-law for ratification, and several other of Interest to all former New Englander will come before the meeting.

Thla will be the first of the regular meetings to be held In tht location, Hereafter but two meeting a month, the second and fourth Friday evening, will be held. Refreshment will follow the program. AH resident of Alameda county who are native -of New England are eligible to membership and are always cordially welcome at the meetings of the Miss Fern Allen. a SCHOOL EVERY DAYr SAW FRANCISCO. Aug.

J3 CoL J. F. Knight, head of the quartermaster' department andcommandlng officer at Fort Mason recently hired a domestlo at a monthly wag of US, but before her first day employment wa over, determined to discharge her. He offered her 75 cents for heyday work and wa much surprised at her refusal to accept the money. A short time later he wa mor taken back when hi wife Informed him that the roast beef was missing from the Ice box and that the servant must have token It Knight was advised by the officer whom he notified to procure a warrant for her arrest.

WIFE DECLINES TO GIVE BACK HER RING PORTLAND. Aug. a husband hould have the rlgnt to force the return of the engagement ring he gave his wife before the day of domestic Infelicity started, wa the contention of Ben Hofx-man. Jeweler, while hi wife, Sadie, to whom he has been married for six month, contend that once her engagement ring, alway her. engagement ring.

So- brisk did the argument become that fist were III YEAR. IS PUN Children's New Coats arid Hats Now that the older children are off to school the very little folks must come in for their share of new fall Our Baby Shop is ready for them. Some of the smartest little Coats and Bonnets arrived this week that mothers have seen for. many a day. THE COATS Include black plush, black velvet, corduroys, Norfolk, Maekl- A new, gray and tan mixtures, and poplins tn light shades of pink and, blue and white, with collars and cuffs of fur.

Just like tfie The prices are as reasonable as the coats are pretty. uici THE BONNETS are of velvet, corduroy and cream silk, daintily trimmed with ribbon rosette and shirred under crown. A new "Beauty" Bonnet of -y white cooney fur Is most correctly named, for never have seen a mor cunning -creation In children's headwar. Trimmed with a small wreath of 'l 'i roses. CHILDREN'S TYROLEAN HATS Of Black velvet and corduroy, trimmed 1 with stick-up and felt with stitching and cord.

Many new arrivals this week in coats for women and misses at a little price. The marvel of them Is that they Jook to cost 'fhuch Here in full length and three-quarter length adapted for afternoon wear and every outdoor purpose. Belted effects are prominent and the diagonal and mixed weaves permit of many clever applications of trimmings. At- tJA The smart "Johnnie" xl tylAtDXJ Coats for -women and The new three-quarter length. In blue, gray and brown mixture, with plaid backs.

A 7C Polo Coats, In mlx- Los Angeles Board of Education Would Incur Enmity of Small Boy. ANGELES, Aug. J3. School every day In the year Saturday aesslom for laggard and earnest students who wish to shorten the regular term, and classes on Sunday for person who work on week day Is an Innovation which I being discussed today by pnenihers of the city board of education. J.

P. Francis, superintendent of school, proposed the iiying ireeiy when Patrolman Coulter arrested Holimaa for wife beating. According to Coulter, the bone of contention between the couple I that Helxman married the girl for her uppoed wealth. Her father owns a series of tailoring establishments under the name of Taylor the Tailor. Holgman' love grew feeble when It was not fanned by golden breeze and trouble started.

Holxman tried to force hi wife to give 'him the engagement ring at their home, 1S1 Eleventh (treet, and he refused. XX I jrlt. tu: tures, diagonal and be- new plan. Full length. lines.

He declared It would be of great bene New Flannel Tailored Waists These new wool flannel tailored vaists made in mannish style will appeal to women and young ladies who like comfort and service added to correct and smart appearance. They are made of light weight colored materials, solid backgrounds, with narrow stripes, have soft turnover collars fastened with button links and French cuffs. Pocket on side. These waists may be easily jj laundered at home. Price Wash Ribbons Specially Priced i.l Not old and shelf worn but new and fresh ribbons just taken from their boxes.

3000 pieces of All-Silk Wash Ribbons in pinhead and dot designs. FJye yards to the bolt. Special priced as follows: No. 1 Wash Ribbons, bolt of 5 yards 7c No. l'i Wash Ribbons, bolt 5 yds 8c No.

2 Wash Ribbons, bolt of 5 yds. 10c fit not only to those who find the acquisition of an education a hard task, but for those whose necessities compel them to shorten the time In school. As to Sunday sessions, Francis said he did not expect encounter any opposition, a the good that obviously would accrue lo those who cannot attend claries at any other time -rauld overcome any sabbath scruple. A 4- 1 1 7 EJfi ooi fnoflel 'n mixed Xl materials. Collar fastens close to throat or may be turned down In rever effect.

Strap across back. Af CI 8 75 --Stylish model In navy, XVI piO.J gray, tan and mixtures. Has Ion? -wide collar at back, which buttons at waist line. Trimmed with broadcloth and fancy buttons. TEACHES POLLY TO SWEAR THEN SWALLOWS ACID ST.

LOUIS. Aug. Shep-pard. 14S9 South Third street, who had come home under the Influence of liquor, took It so much to heart when his wife remonstrated with him for trying to teach their parrot to wear that he twice tried to end hi life with carbolic acid. Both times his wife saved him.

PRISONERS ASK TO WED BEFORE SERVING TERMS DENVER, Aug. 23. Frank Wilson and Mae Knudsen, each tinder sentence to the penitentiary for counterfeiting, asked United States Mar wurroioa sdoui me parrot and Sheppard left the house In a huff. Howell-Dohrmann Offer Special Bar-gains to Saturday Shoppers Visitors to the store tomorrow should not fail to avail themselves of these special bargain offerings from Howell-Dohrmann's China Section and Kitchenware Basement. Men's New Underwear: Seasonable weight in men's union suits and two-piece suits.

"Bverai nour or earnest endeavor to asphyxiate his trouble in strong drink Sheppard went home. A he entered the bouse the parrot spoke to him. He shal Bailey for permission to marry before they are separated to serve their prison Wilson will be anet to the federal prison at Leavenworth, while the woman will serve a term In the Colorado state High grades and best jftSkes. KITCHENWARE BASEMENT DEPT. Nickel-plated S-arm Towel Rack 1 So Glass Towel Bar, IS Inchoa long, nickel NIckel-plateri Flat Soap Dish.

Fire-proof Caawole, with nickel frame-. Bathroom Set of bottles, with names, shelf and nickel bottles set FROM THE CHINA DEPARTMENT. Egg-shell China Cups and Saucers, nicely deco- 18c Crystal Vases, 14 inches tall 13c Art Pottery Fern Dishes, 6-Inch, with Liner. 18o Art and Hanging Basket, with liner. .280 WOMAN FORGETS NAME DURING STRANGE MALADY ST.

LOUIS. Aug. 2S. Mr. Ha May Wall.

Jft yeari old. residing at 2J0S North Thirty-sixth trert, East St. Louts, who suffered a mental lapse and was found wandering about the street of St Louis, appeared still to be afflicted with severe of memory. Asked for her name Avhen she -opened the door, of her home 'to a jailer, Mr. Wall tapped.

her fingers on her "forehead In an apparent struggle L. to answer, but nave, up. Then she called "What do jyou Mr. WallT" Inquired the neighbor a she entered the house. "That la It" cried Mr.

Watt, turning to the caller. "My name I Wall. I simply couldn't think of It when yau 'asked me." Later she wai asked for her first1 name. "My first name?" Mr. Wall repeated.

"Let me aee. Is It Ivy? No, that't not it If Ida Something Ida May, I Be-jve. Isn't' that It?" he asked the Ttfelghbor. The neighbor replied afflrm-mtlvely. Mr.

Wall was also at loss to tell her husband's business, or the place where he worked. The neighbor said Wall was a carpenter. Mr. Wall was. found by the hare In front of the St.

Louis Children's Hospital. She Was dressed strikingly in white. Hospital physicians quea-tioned her a to her Identity, but the woman answered most Inquiries by saying, "I don't know." At other time ha fumbled omethlng, which lounded like VHelen.H Thl Is thought to have been Heller," which was her maiden nam. Nine hours afty being taken to the hospital, Mrs. Wall was Identified by Mr.

Henry M. Heitland, 2821 Madison treet, her elster, to visit whom Mrs. Wall had come to 8. Lout. The name and address of MrsTSHeltland wa furnished by Mr.

Wall herself. Physicians describe Mrs. Wall' lapse memory a a case of amnesia. Mr. Wall waa married at 15, and ba a eon, Harry, 4 year old.

1 STRANGE MEMORIAL OF AN ECCENTRIC SWEDE Aug. IS. In an Isolated part of the Slmco Mountain by the. side of a road, two oaken boards, fashioned It 1 claimed, like Swedish tombstones, were found by Sheriff- War-. tier a few days ago, both tablets bearing Inscription tn Swedish giving theTen Stake In the ground near the wooden tablet bor flags made of handkerchiefs.

Attached to ona of them wa a 10 gold certificate and to the ofller a (5 gold coin. The $10 bill wa fastened to the flag with bach-" elor' a 'Canadian dime having been 'used a a washer, Forty-five cent In silver cptn wa on the ground and blood spot were found on the handkerchief and on the tablets. Investigation showed that the oaken tablets had been cut from a tree on the claim of a Swedish settler, A. A. near by, but the Johnson cabin was found deserted and It I feared that the man erected the tablet and committed suicide.

Tha sheriff who brought the tablets and money to thl city where r-r Swedes read the Inscription-for him, ha returned to the Johnson claim to make further Investigation. parrot ana was Interested In its efforts to repeat the words when Mr, bneppard again remonstrated. He took a bottle of carbolic acid from hi pocket and started to drink the contents His wife knocked the poison out hi hands. Then he showed her another bottle and ran out of the house. Mr.

Bneppard overtook him a he wa about to swallow the poison, took f.ie second bottle away from him and called a policeman. The policeman took Sheppard jo the city hoepital, prison at Canon City. The fear that Wilson may die of tuberculosis before his term Is finished caused the woman to request that they be married. She wants to bear his should he die. VASSAR Swiss-ribbed union suits In light and medium weight Come in nat'ural and plain white.

Stout and regular sixes. Prices .13.00, IS.80 and $3.00 a garment WINSTKD MILLS AND GLOBE two-piece garments In natural wool, toft finish. Extra light, super and me- dlum 'weight Prices Sl-00 to $3.00 garment AGENTS FOR MEDLICOTT UNDER. WEAR, IN1 ALL WEIGHTS AND COLORS. New Silk Petticoats $3.75 and $3.95 Messaline and Taffeta Silk Petticoats of wonderful beauty and richness of coloring.

Heavy grade silk in new autumn shades and new style flouncings. Some with fancy lace tion on narrow plaited bands above wide plaited flounce to wear under the afternoon or evening costume, some plain tailored. Percaline "or silk dust ruffles add to the service-, ability of most of them. Come in and see hem. Prices $3.75 and $3.95.

DEMONSTRATION OF KLOS-FIT SILK PETTICOATS NOW GOING ON IN MIJSLIN UNDERWEAR SECTION, ON SECOND FLOOR. Oakland 's Progressive Sheet Music Department MUSIC SALE Buy high-grade Sheet Music at a much less cost than you would pay elsewhere. The world's masterpieces in instfu-mental afid Vocal music and music books. All the newand popular hits. 4 V- Our Roof Garden' Tea Room is Cool and Airy Delicious Food Reasonable Prices Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors and Children's Barber Shop (Mezzanine Clay, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets, Oakland.

1 News of San Francisco Society with It decoration of whit rose and liver letvei and atnttfrptec of white orchid, gardenias and valley roses. A number of handsome presents wr received by th bride and groom of twenty year ago, who took their departure today amid all the good wishes, flowers and bonbon that could be showered on a newly married pair. i Mia Ethel McAllister ha returned ta her home In thl city after a stay of several day In Ross, where she wa tht guest of Miss Dora Winn. Insthxmehtar5c. Vbcsil 5c Poet and Fsasant Snppe Anohorol Watsoa Lait Hop An Maris Gounod Vales in I Rprinc Bone Vendolitonn Oonvont BoUs MUororo II Trovatoro Fifth Nocturne Loybaoh riower Bont Taust Oounod lastsplal Overtre last Chord Bullivaa Hoinwoh 0 That Wo' Two Worn Maying Smith Melody to Pilfrlm's Chortit TMhaoir Warnor Boantiful Blue Danub Btrauts Lots Bon Lohengrin lWatnt Xa Paloma Then You'll Bomemtwr Mo Teaching Pieces 10c New Songs and -Ki Instrumental Hits Sonata Patlistlqua Uttah'a Moonlifht Bay Ayor Vkltohs Bano KacDowsll My Bahy Ayer VaU AraTMina Southern Ln Bpiodol Jh.

Wimm A Van AUtyne Huguonoti Smith 0,9 Boy' uu Brown Ayor Wow Spring 8 Lang At th Oats of Palaoo of Xh-oams. Ber Buitlo of Spring Binding Spirit of Independono BotiU Bolor JUrjja Bwaw Kit up, their apartments at th Colonial. Hotel and are comfortably domiciled at the St. Xavler. Mra.

John Bongs' friends will be distressed to hear of the serious illness that confines her to hr room at. the Fairmont Hotel. She ha a trained nurse and will not be out for several Mr. and Mrs. Horace Morgan are Inviting their friends to the celebration of their tenth wedding anniversary.

The Invitations are engraved on tin plates and the entertainment will be equally of tin, the necessary adjunct to a tenth -Mrs. Edward Follleoii and Mis Gladys Poilleon are expected to arrive in San Francisco next week and will spend several day at the Fairmont Hotel. Later Reading Standard Save Money Avoitf Pain embled at "New Fltee" Wednesday evening to accept Mr. and Mrs. William Crocker' hospitality at an elaborate dinner; given in compliment to Mr.

and Mrs. Charles B. Alexander, who are visiting here from their home In New York City, The Rev. FrederlckT W. Clamfett was amons; other prominent citliena who left San Francisco yesterday on- the "Flying Legion" for th Northwest.

1" Mr. and Mr. Otis Johnson, bride and groom of a few months ago, who make their home' at Fort Bragg, are spending a 'week in the city, a th guest of Mr. and Mra, Harvey Marvin, Mrs. Johnson' parents.

Invitation will be out next wk for on of the Friday night dancing clubs, which Is sponsored by Mrs. Frank Dudley Bates, Allison Howard Turner, Mrs. Frederick W. Thompson. Mrs.

William Little, Mrs. William H. Mrs. Robert Irving Betitlev, Mrs'. Frank Cooper and Mr.

Wendell Hammon. These affairs, which will take place on the evening of October 18, Novem Teeth Extracted Without Pain SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23. Th George Popes' Burilngame horns, "Edge-court," will the scene of a dance this evening In honor of Miss Emily Pope who will leave in th near future for Eastern schools. Many house parties will be entertained In th home on the peninsula, and a number of yotrng-TwopIe i will motor down to participate in this evening' pleasure.

Mis Ethel Crocker will have Miss Marian Wise a her guest over the week end, and the two girls will attend the dance -with Miss Helen Crocker and William Crocker Jr. a Flowers of welcome adorned the James Potter Langhorne' home on Pacific ave-nuetoday tn anticipation of the arrival of Lieutenant -Jame S. Stand Mrs. Parker, the bride and groom of last week. The Parkers have -been honeymooning at Mr.

William Fisher" ranch near San Jos. Their stay In Ban Francisco will be a short one, as on Sunday jhey intend taking their departure for th Eastern coast, where Lieutenant Parker Is attached to. one of the submarine fieeU. Au revoifs were said today to Mr. suit Mi.

nmii'H whs isk fon they will so lo Atharton Mr. Easiest and Brat Painless 5 Extractors In Okland. 1 Popular Classics No. 3 Special 35c A wonderful new teaching book, invaluable to music in-1 structors. On sale Saturday at 35c.

Following is a partial list of contents: 'SPECIAL OTL JCXE 80s and Mrs. J. B. Mr. Poilleon and her handsome daugh ter hav spent the past month In th Yosemlt Valley a the guest of Captain Arthur Poilleon at Camp Yosemlte.

Mr. and Mr. Howard Dietrich sailed on the Manchuria to enjoy their second honeymoon In the 'Orient. The Dietrich were married twenty Motorcycle perfection, that' what you get when you buy an R. absolutely 'the best machine on the market If you see this machine, with every new feature, which mean comfort, simplicity and durability, you Anitra'i Dane Eumoratk will buy no other, Now on sale.

Free December 27, January I and Jan- 14 jwiewtflani i i i SET OF TEETH $3.0 22K GOLD CROWNS. 13.00 GOLD FILL1.VGS. $1.00 SILVER FILLINGS .60 BKIDGE WORK. $3.00 Teeth Extracted Free when Teeth are Ordered. JattiJuwarri Boston DentalCo.

i 115a't WASHINGTON ST. nORS Week days, to Sundays, 10 to 3. Turklih' Patrol Dane of tho Flmron Pluiuto from Sylvia The Swad 1 Muilo Boy Berenad Dolihol Tr.Bailit-Baonf Llsbioh Binding Mooalirht Sonata Impromptu Valse C. Solomonson years, ago In San Francisco. Lost evening they celebrated silver wedding anniversary by an elaborate dinner aYthe 81, 1 nsiiiis lintel, wheii Ihtrtr eg(lieh friends were present to 'offer good wishes.

Everyone waa seated at one large table In the ballroom, wjjleh wa transformed Into a flowery bower of flutes and hy-ajngeaa. Th tabUwa yery bride-like uary 21' will take blare In California Club. hall. 1 Tevls Blending, who -has been away for several month, returned a few ago and Is at the family home In Belvedere. Dr.

and Mr, Vard Hulan bave given their departure for Europe. i ne iHoiMitiineys expect to spend several months abroad. They will be In Germany most of the time. Twenty of Burllntame' ocljtv folk X3ay, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets Ills Franklin Street. Tribune, Reading Bicycle.

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