Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 11

OAKLAND TRIBUNE FEMALE THURSDAY EVENTNG, BURGLAR ROBS RE ES Ornate StmmefouiE'e no ILafc iirirntt toracib. Wow Ready for i Oecopaoey Hts contracting department Is fuf3 equipped, with every essential for the successful handling of all classes of painting, decorating and paper hanging. None but first-class artisans are employed, and as Mr. Realy per- 1 ster carpet, the product of the finest mills in the country. This weave of carpet is particularly suited to the conditions met with in hotels and apartment houses, as it is noted for its durable, long-wearing qualities, and its deep soft pile insures entire freedom from the disturbing sound of "passing footsteps.

To further increase the silence and softness under foot, triple thicknesses of padded lining have been laid under the carpet, leaving nothing to be desired in these respects. The patterns of the carpet were personally selected, by Xewsom, and harmonize most pleadingly with the color scheme of the Interior deco rations. All tha kitchen floors are oovered with Inlaid also furnished by W. J. SLOAXE, the pattern of which Is an Imitation of Granite, and is especially 6utTed for the.

particular use to which it Is put. General Contractor. S. A Norman, the general contractor on this Job, is a man well known in building circles. Mr.

Xorman has been actively engaged in construction work of all kinds in this city for upwards of thirteen years. During that period hihas successfully completed many infeftant contracts for the city of Oakland, as well as for a large number private individuals and firms. Mr. Xorman usually bid3 on the complete contract for a Job, and then sub-lets the different lines to those firms best able to execute the work. In this way he becomes wholly responsible to the owners for the faithful carrying out of the contract This method was followed in the construction of the apartments for Architect Xewsome, and Mr.

Xorman points with pride to the fact that the building was completed on schedule time and in accordance with the plans and specifications. Mr. Norman's office is at 13G2 West street, Mill 4 All the mi! work, sash, oors and glazing, on job, was turned out 1 Sr2 i Architect Sidney B. Newsom's Another addition to thei list of modern apartment houses has Just been made in what Is known ns the Lake Merrlttt district. Architect Sidney B.

Xewsom is tho owner of this new building, and states that It Is. one of the most -complete anvJ- up-to-date structures of the kind eKer erected in Oakland. The buildlpgr Is located at the southeast corner of Twenty-fourth, and Valdez streets, which makes It convenient of access to all car lines, and within walking distance to the busi-. ness center of the city. The house is three and four stories In helffht, and contains twelve suTtes, each consisting of a living', room, din-lnfr room, kitchen, bath and laundry porch'.

The living: room is equipped with "a handsome wall bed, showing a larpre beveled plate mirror when folded back into the recess. The dining room contains ornate china closets, and the kitchen ia replete with all modern Improvements including a cooling closet. lih i r.t three-story apartment house fourth and Valdez streets. rn-" Sketch of Reception Hall and Lounging Roorns. I Pretty Girl Operates Successfully in the City of San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 24. A real fe- tfiale burglar Is operating in the Mission. Bhe Is nattily dressed, and while her work bears all the earmarks nf the professional thief, she nrverthlcss proceeds deliberately in her designs, apparently knows no fear and is content that boldness shall overcome suspicion.

She. was first seen last evening by Mrs. Tassir 'of Fifteenth street, who eb- perved her coming down the steps of the homo of ilrs. Matthew Holm at 143 Fifteenth Street, opposite. Mrs.

Holm was In the kltrhen, and was unaware that wns wron? until the soft closing of tho front Vor attracts her attention and disi-overed that her bedroom and rarlor had been ransacked and a satchel ontaininf? several articles of value had been taken. The young woman Is described a younj and not yet out of teens, attired in a blue dress, and of slight build. STUDENTS WILL BUILD AIRSHIPS The Fremont and Polytechnic Pupils to Compete in Aviation Contest. Feb. ti.

The students of the Jrklin C. Fremont and the Oakland Polytechnic hih schools are to hold a dual model aviation meet the first week after the teachers institute, which will be in April, on th grounds of the former school. This will bo the most unioue contest ever held between hisrh schools In California and Is a forerunner of tho real aviation meets be held between students of rival schools in the future. The athletic association of the two schools have subscribed sufficient funds to purchase a handsome cup to be awarded to the owner of the model' making- the highest flight, as well as another for the largest and most complete model. Following the announcement of the aviation meet that thn Melrose students were planning to hold, a challenge, was received from the Polytechnic school and promptly accepted.

A number of the entries have already been made. TWO OLD PICTURES SOLD AT AUCTION tie of Lord 'Nelson Brings $600, and Other of President Monroe $210. EN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24. The -faH of the hammer could be heard In Judge courtroom this morning, and the usual polemnity of Judicial proceedings ave plaice to the noise and hubbub and lively bidding of the auction house.

And yet thera was a certain sense of solemnity about the bartering oft of two miniatures, the work of the artist, Grlmaldl. They'had been the property of Daniel t.lsner, ana were oeinK u.ihpjbvi ui uy the Public Administrator. During the lifetime of the owner, J. Fierpont Morgan had attempted to buy them, but would not pay the price asked. One of the pictures, a likeness of Lord Nelson, started at 1100 and was bid up to $300.

The other, showing tho face of President Monre, was sold for $210. Both went to Mrs. Mary J. L. McDonald, who has an office In the Russ building.

L. Gump of the S. G. Gump was one of the bidders. Thompson Twins Are Inducted as Masons SAX FRANCISCO.

Feb. 24. An unusual Jnitiatlonjrtvaa conducted last night by Mission Lodge No. 169. of Free Masons, when sixteen members of the Thompson family rave the third degree to two relatives, Cranch Thompson and Vernon C.

Thompson, twins, and just past their majority. The lodge announced It aa Thompson night. crowd of 300 of the fraternity was present to participate. To commemorate the event a banquet closed the Initiation. Past Master John Thompson, an uncle of the acted as master.

His brothers. Oeorge Thompson of Solano County Lodge and Wallace Thompson of this city, both past masters, acted as senior and Junior wardens, respectively. The thirteen other officers and floor men were a'd Thompsons and relations of the candidates, two being brothers. The father of the novitiates affiliated with the lodge forty-three yi-ars ago and was buried under its auspices. John Thompson also presided at the fesic-t by the Pacific Coast Lumber, and Mill Company at their plant at Seethe summer of 1S80, and twelve-years later changed to an Jncorporate firm.

The which is one of the largest in the city, covers an area of approximately four city and includes exceptional wharf facilities for the loading anl unloading of -lumber and mill material. Tha mechanical equipment of the plant Is complete thereby enabling the company to handle expeditiously and accurately the most intricate and difficult work in their line. i This company handles all graces of rough lumber, as well as general mill work; and also makes a speciality of fine interior finish. and cabinet work. In fact, their superiority In this class of work has.

placed them In thei front rank of cabinet makers. The company does not confine Its operations to this city, but executes a large amount of -work for the city across the bay, out into Matin county and adjacent territory, as east as Nevada and south to and below the oil country. They have done Considerable work for the new AVestern Pacific railroad, including fifteen or more 'of fhe depots along the The present capacity of the: plant is; taxed to its limit to keep pace with the Orders on the books; in fact, the com pany points pride, that during the past two years the factory has been operated ore full tima Continually. The personnel of the Pacificj Coast Lumber and' Mill Company includes A. Kendall, president and general manager; J.

treasurer, and C. G. Bird, secretary. Painting and J. W.

Realy, oqe of the best known Tainting contractors in this city, just completed the painting. and decorative work on these apartments. His contract Included the exterior, as well a.s the interior work; also" the Varnishing, staining and graining. Mr. Realy maintains a large paint and wall paper store at 980-982 Seventh street, which is completely stocked -with a complete line of oils, paints, varnishes, wall papers, etc.

Merchant to Spea Before Churc ue TVilliam president of the Ingram Hajsdware this city, will address the Mens League at tha Pilgrim Congregational cnurch Sunday evening. His subject will be "How Mark Won raul." Thisf address will be the fifth of the seriesi 'pf services held under the auspices of the Men's tieagne of the church under the: igeoneral subject, "The King's Service Needs HOARSE COUGHS, STUFFY COLDS, pain In chest and fsore lungs, are symptoms that quickly iflevelop lntoi a dangerous' illness If thef cold is not cured. Foley's Honey- an3 Tar. stops the cough, heals and' eases thie Congested parts, and brings quick relief. M'lshart's Drug Store.

3ow.Se time to New York Washington Boston New Orleans Chicago iv- $108.50 I $107.50 Ji 110.50 67.50 72.50 And other 3 a 1 a v- 11 Lummm 'mini Sill 1 I 1 rs SPECIPlLMEETMG jo discuss BONDS FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL at southeast corner of Twehty- as an architect of experience and artistic ability both in this city and San Francisco, lie has recently moved his oiTiee from the latter city to 2S9 Twenty-fourth street, as beiig more convenient to the numerous opera-tubes, and the entire house heated by steam. A prominent feature of the building Is the reception hall to each apart-tions ho has in hand, both for himself and his clients. Carpets and A particularly noticeable feature of the furnishings, which attracts the attention- immediately upon entering the Apartments, lies in the superior quality and beauty of the iloor coverings. The firm of TV. J.

SLOAXE, a widely known carpet and furniture house of San Francisco and New York, secured the orders for, this work and is furnishing the stairs; halls and all apartments throughout the building with a superior grade of Axmin- RAGTIME MUSIC iS UNDER BAN Of THE GOTHAM Off ICIALS KV YORK, lb. 24. Rag time ia the York parks must ro. Mayor CJajnor's new pa.rk corr.inls.sioner lias deeidevl that the $80,000 appropriated eaeh year for park mimic must hereafter buy niusie of liifflier quality than lias be the rule under Tammany atl-niinistration. After a eonnltatlon with two well-known en iieIra Iealers the tleeidetl that the for music would be no renter than for raliirc.

and ae-cofdin-ily ruled that the classic preilonjiiKlte. To Vote on Bowels for New District School HATWAnn, Th. 24. The boai-d of pchool trustees win meet this afternoon for the. calling of a bond election for the voting of funds for the Immediate erection of a wa.rd school in tho Fair-view district.

TT3! petition of tho residents of tiiis district for the creation of a separate school district has been denied by the county board cf supervisors with the recommendation that a ward school estaMished Instead. The proposed school buHdlncr will he Mission with a cement piaster exterior ai.d will contain foxir or six rooms. sonally supervises each Job. the work is bound, to be satisfactory. Aa this gentleman has been actively engaged in tho painting business for over thirty years-; in this city, his ability for turning out only high grade work Is well known architects and contractors.

Among some of the more Important operations recently completed by Mr. Realy may be mentioned the Madison Apartments, the. Braley-Grote building, St. Mary's College, the. Rev.

Father Torke's residence, and Dr.x Jiurrisua a cuunn in xierMeiejr. Mr. Realy Is always ready to estimate on any sized Job, no matter hww smalls -or how large, and he takes the same care in bestowing workmanship on the former as he does on the latter, ond and Grove streets. The contract was secured under thte competitive bid system, and the work executed In the usual first-class manner that has given this company their reputation." The Pacific. Coast Lumber and Mill Company was established orlgmaTly in Steam Heating Plant.

The San Francisco Steam and Gas Pipe "Works -T. M. Collins, Manager at 6 3S Fourth street, San Francisco, received the contract for the instal i t- 1 1 lation or the-, sream neating piant on account of the envious reputation ths firm enjoys for executing work in a thorough and systematic manner at an economical price, its motto couia well be "Live and let live," for the large volume, of business secured by Mr. Collins bespeaks a close attention to the details aaid a knowledge of figuring right i any. job, no matter of what magnitude.

-This firm does contracting for genefal pipe fitting. manufacture and install steam, oil and water power boilers and radi- ators for heating and ventilating. Their shop located at 151 Welsh street, San Francisco. Preacher Engages Professor in Fight ATLANTA, Feb. 24.

In a quarrel about a girl. Rev. Rvolfe Hunt, president of the Atlanta Bible College, and Rev. O. S.

professor In the college, engaged in a bloody fist fight today, injuring each other badly. The scrap took place in the college hall and laisted until the men were separated by attendants. The fight occurred over Miss Fern Hambric, a 17-year-old student from Nacogdoches, Texas. TaXfen-t and the girl are engager. -President Hunt alleged! that their conduct was ea.usrvg scandal.

Tallent retorted by accusing Hunt of ondu fondness for a woman teacher, and the fight followed. think about flint '4 ti i a Montreal Baltimore Kansas City $108.50 107,50 60.00 73.50 Minneapolis St. Ixuis .50 Eastern cities. 7 a roei (7Z F. HOLTON', C.

P. and T. Agrent. Thirteenth Oakland or Home A-5224. Fixteenth street Depot.

First and Broadway Depot. Seventh and Broadway Depot. Acquiring More Lands for Local Schools VJ ill Also Be Discussed-Routine Business of the Board of Education Outside of the regular routine of busiVcss last night the Board of Education discussed "several matters thaHhave been before the body for some time. "Among these was the rroposition to bond the district for the erection of a new manual training and commercial 1 i 5 GElAHfiM RESTORES REIGN OF GUPID Goes to Home of the Warring Couple and Patches Up a Peace. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb.

24. Superior Judge" Graham transferred his headquarters for mending broken hearts from his" chambers in the Grant building to the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth L. Einet at 29 Dearborn street, last night. He was equally as successful as he has been while sitting at his own desk, and when he left the premises John J.

Binet, a contractor, whose wife has been suing him for a divorce, had taken into his arms, and the case had by stipulation been put over far throe months pending results of the reconciliation. Binet has been ill, but her husband 'oould not make his way to her bedside, and appealed to the court to aid him. His honor proceeded with him last night, and at first Mrs. Binet would have nothing to say to her husband. He became much iftected by her failing strength and f.er Inability, to rise from aji invalid chajV, said to her, "Lizzie, I own $20,000 in realty, and I am wiling to sell it all if it will cure you." In addition to this ho offered to send her to Santa Barbara, and gradually Judge Graham saw the love light gleam from the eyes of both, and left them renewing their promises to each other.

Postoffice Budget TaKen Up by House V7ASIJIXGTON. Feb. 24. As soon aa the House met today the postoffice appropriation bill was taken up. On moton of Representative Weeks of Massachusetts the House voted to hold a session tonight from 8 to 11 o'clock in order to allow time for general debata on the measure.

Cured of severe compound cold and cough by i t( i. i high school for this city. If was stated that such, a building was an! urgent need and that steps should be taken at once for the devel-j opmcnt of plans. The advisability of acquiring more land for an- nexation to the Cole, Lafayette, Dnrant and (larfield schools, was; also taken into consideration and a special meeting of a committee of the whole, was" called for next Tuesday evening for the discussion of the matter more fully. At that time it will be learned just The bath room has a tiled floor and medicine and linen closets.

The laundry trays are on the rear porch. Each apartijx-nt Is equipped with a private apitri teletonf mejft. 1 e. call bell and speaking This is so planned that the rooms open into it in a manner inai nhvLiteg the necessity of passing through other rooms when going to the Jkitchen or bath room. All interior trim Is of selected Ore-gone pine, and finished in a rich brown stain.

As the furnishings, carpets and decorative features will be done in the same coloring, the entire interior effect will be absolutely harmonious. Each apartment will receive ample light end sunshine, as the architect arranged his plans to avoid giv ing any of them a northern exposure. Mr. Xewsom states that the building be completely furnished arid ready for occupancy not later than March in' fact, several families who have already engaged apartments, propose moving In this week. The owner and designer of this building is well and favorably known, should be taken.

were accepted and several leaves of were grranted. I'ireetor Orr submitted a retort on tho I'uMio School to tha effect that for tho month -f nding-' Fcliruary 12th. thre had lieen lcjHsitod by the scholars In the the sum of Finre 'f system this I'Uft year ther-? lias Vol a total a of $11. In all :fcoi.iRfs havt- bfon- and the av 'rac r- I'upl 1 Inn $200 IN ONE SCHOOL Tti ore of tlio s.boo'.s ft t'fen pniil in it has snown thnt in tl: ilitricts tho schools h-ive turm larpcr amounts, thus coiniT.t'r.'liii-f the system for tho thrift and savins it inspires among the cliUJrtn of tho laboring cla-snes. At the meeting of the Ilisfh School Hoard which followed, objection was made by Director Wcntworth to the cIoh-in? of schools cn days either preceding or folviritr holidays whera such nme clurins; 'ho early or the.

latter I'art of the we k. JaKe Rauer Drives Oyer a Littic. Child; SAN FRANCISCO. Ib. 14.

I.itth- i-ycar-old Margaret Ode, daughter of Mrs. Frederick Ode of "i42 Forty-second ave- rnn. w-'s run down Tiy a buggy driven by Jake llauer in Market street this morning and painfully hurt. The child ran from the restraining hand of. her mother when opposite the Emporium, and both wheels of th buggy passed over her body.

A police officer picked her up and carried her to the Flood building, where Dr. Carson dressed her Injuries. Mrs. Ode refused to have Rauer arrested the girl was later removed to her hamo. i Police ThinK Suspect Is Eastern Burp'lar 24.

ton. awaiting tual here on a grand larceny charge, is said by tle police to have ben Identified as a -burglar w-anted for ft series of crimes in Chicago. He is known In the Er.stas John Bingham, with several aliases. If not convicted on a felony eharv here Burton will be sent buck to til dJ what the needs are and what steps The new Sequoia bunding in the Fruitvale district has teen accepted and wiil open next Monday with Miss Ida M. Hammond a principal.

This is one of the three buildings which were taken over by this district upon tha ajinexatijn of that territory. It Is the Intention of the Board to establish an a'r school an 1 the majority of the memb'-rs are. heartily in favor of tho innovation. As yet nothing- cx'l'nite bos been done. RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED.

The- resignations of Miss V. Connors of the Oarfiel 1 echool a.n4 Miss of the sc'i'ml Trip Ti afulGes Gong On Trial Established 1 847 For On 2icl riurder PAN rP.AXCISC'O, Fob. 24. A number of jurors wera examined during- the see-on, i trial of the Gee Gong before Superior Jud-ro' limine this morning-. is the first of the highbinders to be tried for murder as the result of tho recent war between tho Yce family and the On Yick Tortr.

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