Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 43

VOL LXXVI OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11. 1912. PAGES 43 TO 52 NO. 175 OUTLOOK TWO BUSY EARLY MORNING SCENES AT THE OAKLAND PRODUCE EXCHANGE," SHOWING TRUCK GARDNERS OF THE COUNTY UNLOADING, r-rr-r- 1 11 Dtlli SUBURBAN: EALTY ayr -Q NEW WHOLESALE DSTRCT A HIVE OF INDUSTRY Populous Sedionof City Beigg Aug-mented by Erection of Another Warehouse IDA SURETY Agricultural Areas Adjacent to Oakland Promise to Be Fruitful. The Bounteous Harvest Means Many Additional Dollars for Investment.

iPTTMISM retrarding the crop outlook for the current year prevails among the inhabitants of the country towns and areas contiguous to Greater Oakland, and this despite the fact that to date the rainfall for the season is not on par with that of last year at the sameperiod. The precipitation hashowever, been gentle and; has been absorbed by the thirsty, earth like a ponge, in-ttelid of running pff into bay and Tiver, as is me case aunng neavy downpours. As a result the moisture has been drawn deep 'intlTthe soil, where it will lie at tlii roots of tree, vine and vegetable during the period of lesser precipitation that attends the summer While les? favored sections yet lie helpless in the grip, of Jack -Frost, old Dame Nature hereabouts is preparing in the fire of spring her winter garments of repentance to fling, and wilLsoon blossom forth in rai-me(4 more radiant than an iEaster bonnet. Harbingers of the glad Springtime are already abroad, and at their magic touch almond tree and acacia have J)urst into bloom. The dumb animals," quick to sense the changing seasons, are shedding tflie thick furs put on last fall; the 'pugnacious sparrows have for a time their noisy bickerings, have gone a'mating and building nests; an occasional lark and linnet lift's a matinsong to the sun; the sap is running in 'the; fruit trees; the brown hills arc putting on a verdant covering, and he promise of Jfbtfu'c-tive in.

the air. f'RINGTIME' IS FLOWING TIMK. The rainfall had been bo gentle the Boil is In splendid condition for plowing, Throughout the wide agricul tural area from whence Oakland draws thejiharvest of vineyard, orchard and farm the plowman jwith plodding team, the rich black earth curling from the point of his share lfke parting waters from the prow of a ship. Hovering in his wake like seagulls, flock the blackbirds to to San Francisco, have now secured quarters In Oakland's new wholesale dfs-trlct. Thy re: William Cluff Cudahy Packing -The Frank Peterson Dodge, Sweeney and Waters Co.

Other firms having warehouses In that section aresfhe Scott Express southeast corner of Fourth and Webster streets; the well known Oakland merchant, and Evans, Klei wholesale dealers In wagon, auto and harness supplies. The latter firm Is located on the south plde of Fourth street, ea.t of Franklin street. Home Builders Are Showing a Marked Preference for Bay Sites. Many New Tracts Opened In an Effort to Supply the increased Call. the business area of Greater Oakland continues to broaden and to include within Its.

avenues of trade larger and larger sections ofji the streets Intersecting Broadway and parallel ing thoroughfares, the homebullders continue to give way before the advance of i commercialism and to seek retreat In the low rolling hills that overlook the ctty's plustng heart. It Is some year since the diversified trade Interests of the municipality began to encroach upon the residential sections and to send their Inhabitants scurrying toward the surrounding open country. At first the, movement was slow anif gave the old residents whose parked homesteads were In Its pathway but llt tie concern. As It gained momentum, one by one these old landmarks of the dolce far nlente days here were swept aside, until today but a corporal's guard remains. The day of their passing la at hand, and, while recognising the force and right of the Inevitable, those of us who have a fondness for the old-established and the antique cannot view their passing without a pang.

It Is the price we all must pay for right Wf place In the march of progress and prBnertty. THE COMPENSATION. There is, rbwever. adequate compensation for the uprooting of these, long-established homes. It Is to be found upon the hill slopes flanking the city on the east, north and south.

From their verdant-expanse spreads to the' gase a magnificent and unsurpassed view of bay, ocean, river, upland and pensive valley. The faces of the home builders, those of the yester years and those of today, are turned toward these tree-crowned heights and It Is there they find rest and comfprt at the close of the day's toll. The real estate men of Oakland long since gave heed to the demand for home-sites somewhat removed from the grtm and turmoil of the business center. They have opened tract after tract In an effort to meet the requirements of those who desire- the freedom of country surroundings, coupled with rapid transit facilities to and from their employments. The demand la yet; however, Insistent and to meet It other tracts are being; thrown open, or are about to be thrown open.

PLEASANT VALLEY COURT, Among the tracts soon to be offered the public Is Pleasant Valley Court, com. prising about 18 acres and owned by th Rnalty Syndicate. It adjoins that firm' Piedmont Manor tract and Is connected with "this city by the" tracks of the Oakv land Traction The right of way of -the Key Route- through the court and will in due course, ot time afford, to Its residents' additional rapid transit facilities. It Is the purpose to offer lots therein for sale in' about thirty days 'under a 13000. building restrictions The Jots will a of 80 feet and will be offered at from $20 to MS per (ront foot.

1 The Realty Syndicate has gone to con. slderable expense In an unusually sue-cessful effort to make pleasant Court an attractive and picturesque (Continued tm Fagr 44) A IWO MUNTIIS' LOAN REPORTS ISSUFD OAKLMD SECONDONSUTE'S Buiu)iMWtFQR Year mi Greater Oakland's new wholesale district recently established In proximity to the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific tracks, is growlnfr and alifiough it Is but a comparatively short time since the first warehouse lor wholesale purposes was erected there, has already become populous with building' which house firms engaged In various lines of tradfe. the section is destined to become the center of the city's' wholesale business is assured by reason of the very capable loading and unloading facilities afforded by (he two railroads mentioned and by reason of the further fact that with the compleUon of the municipal system of docks, yet more adequate facilities will be offered, together with the cheaper transportation rates attaching to trafflo by water. On southwest corner of Webster and Third streets the land is being cleared for the erection of a building to be occupied by the wholesale firm of Jennings Company. The structure- is to be constructed of concrete, Is to be flreJ proof and reinforced throughout, and fitted with elevators and all the other modern conveniences necessary to the quick, and easy handling of goods in bulk.

That portion of the proposed building located on Fourth street east of Webster street haa been rented to a wholesale firm now doing business in San Francisco. Five grocery firms, all of whom formerly confined their wholesale business PRESS ASSOCIATION UNDER FEDERAL, FIRE WASHINGTON. Feb. 10. The Depart-ment of Justice is investigating the American Press Association of New York and Western Newspaper Union of Omaha to determine if there 1b anv vio lation of the Sherman anti-trust law inl connection with the use of patents on plates and matrices supplied to newspapers throughout the country.

of the Western Press Association today conferred with A. Fowler, assistant to the 'attorney general. Other conferences, It lssald, wiU be held between the Department of Justice offK clala. and of fPre'Ss Association. I Los Angeles Is third on the list with a net gain of 6 per cent and San Francisco fourth with a net gain of 3 per cent.

i i i mi sta Building construction In -the United States Increased one per cent in 1911 over 1910, according to official reports from 71 cities to Construction News. This is a mosb Satisfactory showing, the moderate fluctatlons indicating that affairs In this country are in a way upon a permanently substantial and healthy basis. Permits were taken out In 71 citiesMn 1911 for the construction of 227,304 buildings, Involving a total estimated cost of ($01,720,431 against 214,028 permits, 'Involving a total estimated cfest of: $793,207,612 for 1910, a igalnfln -pen mtts'of 13,876 and 88,613,819 or 1 per cent. The situation Is eminently satisfactory and the prospects for continuously active year In building construction are very bright. Sacramento leads the list of California cities In the matter of building construction during the year Just closed, showing a net gain of 39 per cent dver 1910, Six hundred and sixty 'permits were Issued during 1911 representing an estimated cost-for construction of $3069,257.

i Oakland is second on the list of California, cities with a net Increase of new buildings during the year of 1911 of 7 street; 'A. Heckcr, owner and builder, alterations, 16.13 Webster street; A. L. Oolllns, owner and builder, 1 story 'dwelling, 1114 Post street; H. Moeckol, owner, Conrad repairs, 527- Pacific; avenue; Frank Otis, owner, R.

C. Hlllen; 1 story d-room dwellings 1614-Paru street; Frank Otis, owner, RT C. Hlllen; 1 -story 6-room' dwell-feoo1618 Paru; owner and 1-story "E-room; 'dwelling, 1410 Page street; JFrank Otis, rWner, builder, l-tory 5-room dwelling, 1522 Paru street; R. C. nillen, owner and builder, -story B-room dwlelllng, 8218 Liberty avenue; R.

C. Hlllen, owner amj builder, 1-story B-room dwelling, 3220 Liberty avcniie; C. Hlllen, owner and builder, 1-story 5-room" dwelling, 3222 Liberty avenue; M. Goodnight, owner and builder, repairs, 8251 Park avenue; Mrs. J.

Goerl, owner, L. Probst, builder, repairs, 520 Palace court; W. G. Ie Boyd, owner and builder, 1 -story 6-room George W. Austin Gives Out Figures Pertaining to Alameda County.

The loan reportor Alameda County compiled by George W. Austin for the months of December and January Is as follows: JANOARTr Bank mortgages and deeds of trust Personal mortgages and deeds. of trust 2,088.856.75 Total Bank releases and reconveyances Personal releases and reconveyances 83,199.736.45 Total ...11,698,401.99 1911. Bank mortgages etc. .,...,..81,059, 995.94 Personal mortgages', et 1,298,278.93 Total Bank releases, etc.

Personal releases, eta. 273.87 767,001.58 M1.591.OW.03 (Continued on Page 44) 4 per cent The number of permits Issued was 4113, the estimated -cost of construction being $7,273,043. a. A Feb. 10 Tlie building ree-J ord for January and the first In February shows a marked lncrtase In general building activity.

Former Assemblyman Frank Otis let contracts this week for a chain df three flve-room cot tages on Paru street, between Santa Clara and Lincoln avenues. R. C. H1U-en took, out permits for three more new cottages on Liberty avenue and W. O.

Le Boyd started work on two new dwell ing In WeBt Alameda. These three blocks of new dwellings are In tlte' central and west portions of the city, furnishing a chain of evidence that general building conditions throughout Alameda are im proving. The Alameda hartor commission has reported against any proposed change of the bay harbor lines. The commission Will request the government to permit harbor lines to remain as they are now. It Is-claimed that the nronosed chanse would wipe out water frontage on the west side of Alameda Island which the city is now moving to Require.

The changed lines would brim? tlvp hnrhor line up against the west tracks of the Southern Pacific and place the water frontage In question within control of the rallroiid. WOULD WIDEN STREETS. The street committee of tho city council hns recommended Unit Hucinul avenue be widened to eighty f'ct. that the city attorney condemn the raid required for right of way; and! that the 'city proceed to form an assessment district. The report" of the street committee, will be taken -up-Ttt-a-.

speetat "meeUng rx tlfe council committee on some date yet to be selected. -While It, is admitted that the street should bo widened, there is widespread objection on the pert of pron erty owners in the vicinity being taxed Jtor.thescesU;.-co5t.Thes, pi-opwty, owners wish the entire city to pay for the cost. The council has virtually admitted that the Improvement is a general on, but rather fears to establish an Improvement precedent which might be Invoked later on further schemes of street wld- ening and Improvement. BUILDING PERMITS. Building permits were Issued for (ho last week as- Con Grow, owner and bu.llder$ barn, 7f0 Atlantic avenue: C.

Bacon, owner, Charles builder, addition, 1411 Pearl street; W. O. La Boyd, owner and builder, 601 Central avenue; John Alton, owner, Arada, builder, repairs, 2259 Saa Jose avenue; A. Otis, owner, G. Klein, buildup, repairs, 1524 "Chestnut 81 a J- lilifil r.

VT. 'r, ivi i' 1- 1 NEW. RESIDENCE OF MRS; Tmri hMiHiisiisi J'-' ALEXANDER IN THE CROCKER TRACT PIEDMONTY ACT IN VICINITY. OF DIM0ND CANYON, GLIMPSE OF. FOURTH AVE, HEIGH -V.