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EVENING AUGUST 21, 1916. Age No Obstacle In Meeting Hughes Elderly Man Struggles to Greet Jurist RETAIL DELEGATES-DiSCUSS GHEDIT RELIEF For Swollen investigate: GOiSSION Limbs National Association Takes Up Method of Financial Information. Tioga Pass Run Will Be the World'sJMost' Famous Auto Run. Edward C. Hastings, of Alameda, is an old man, but age has nothing to do with shaking hands with the Republican candidate for the presidency, if you have voted the Republican ticket for fifty years.

Hastings did it He had yto climb up to the stage from the floor of the auditorium, narrowly missed falling, and only succeeded in his climb when several by A silk elastic stocking Is the very thing to give you relief from the agony of lame Joints, stralpdTtmsclea and sprained ankl Activities' of Spaniard Who Sought 60,000 Acres Of Land silk elastic supporters for practicyly every purpose rts sold at The Owllbrug Co. 1 On Atlantic Seaboard of Panama Cause 'of Anxiety 'range rrom $2.25 Thl price covers a' knee mm cap, leggings Fear That Japanese Plan Re OMAHA. Aug. 21. The National Retail Credit Men's Association opened a three-days' session here today with about 300 delegates" present.

President D. Wbodlock,) of St. Louis, was In the chair and E. A. Howell of Denver, secretary, and R.

H. Polndexter of Nashville, treasurer, were among the officials present One of the questions which will most Interest the gathering is that ot the- establishment of clearing bouses for retail credit information. Some think one central bureau should be maintained for this purpose, but other; favor the establishment of several in different parts of the country. Many cities are prepared to fight for the location of these bureaus. REATHLES SIjT-in the sheerest of mulls and under the restful shade of enormous hats -awhile the sun beats down amiably, the daughters of Eve are waiting to see what and anklets.

can prob ably fit you at once from newing Effort to Obtain fascinations the winter will bring to a large stock of various styles we have on hand. In some cases it Is necessary to order specially and we will supply your wants at reasonable prices. Private rooms for fitting. Experienced male and female attendants. standers helped him' up.

The old man, who is hard of hearing, had found a seat near the front of the stage, waiting more than an hour for the appearance of Governor Hughes. The speech over, he struggled through the crowd to the stage, and attempted to climb up. As he willing hands seized him, and younger men "boosted" him to the stage. Several minor accidents were reported in the rush to gfeet the presidential candidate. A woman fainted in the crowd.

She was taken out, and, recovering, left before her name could be learned. Charles G. Ashe, of Berkeley, fell while climbing to the platform. He sustained bruises, but npth-1ng serious. Bohemian Play to Be Given for Public The annual concert1 of the "midsummer music of Bohemia" will take place at the Cort theater Thursday af ternoon at 4 5, when one of the features "will be the' first presentation of the principal numbers from "Gold," the Bohemian Grove play.

Dr. Stewart, whose "Bluff King Hal" and "His Majesty" are well remembered, will come up from San Diego, where Coaling Station Results in Lansing Demanding Probe WASHINGTON, Aug. 21. Investigation of reports from Punama that a larid concession at the Atlantic end of the canal Is being ought by a Spaniard named Feran-dez, presumably for Japanese interests, was ordered today by Secretary Lanslg. of a similar nature have been common since the canal was well, under way, but it was not until evefal months afro that they reached a well defined outline.

.1 vti-'ti Ti a TX'n err a TTrv Thirteenth and Broadway Fourteenth and If you want bettor ntrrrt car service SIGN the Chnrter Amendment Petitions now being circulated by tho Citizens' Committee, Federal building, Oakland, By EDMUND CRINNION. Entry blanks for the third annual TRIBUNE tour were off the press this morning and are now ready for the sir-nature of those desiring to take part In the coming event. The third annual TRIBUNE tour will be held On September 2, 8, 4 nd 5. It will embrace a run of exactly 655 miles from Oakland to Oakland, twice crossing the Sierras and visiting Lake Tahoe, and Yosemlte through the medium of the famed Tioga Pass. The details of the run are now being worked out and from every Indication this tour will, go down in the history of coast motoring events with the aide notation of "Not a single detail overlooked." We are to have an open air luncheon at Auburn.

The management of the Freeman's Hotel has advised the tour officials that tables will be ready for the members of the tour on the noon of Saturday, the 2d of September, when the caravan will travel from Oakland to Lake Tahoe In the one day, going via the Yolo causeway. It ls expected that the tourists will reach Auburn about 11' a. m. and by having an outdoor luncheon ready for them and. served promptly thev will be able to get a good start on the six-hour run between Auburn and the Tahoe Tavern.

In (case any car Is delayed on the road and does not arrive at the Tahoe Tavern until late, the management at the Tavern has promised the tour executives that special dining room service will be arranged for them. Aft the Tahoe Tavern, the tour will remain until aftemooa of the following day In order to rest up thoroughly from the first day's run which will be a strenuous one. After noon, the entire party will proceed over the-new- -Emerald Bay- road to Meyers and thence through Hope valley and via Woodfords In Alpine county to Mlnden and Gardnervllle. Nevada, where the second night's stop will be made. Here arrangements have been made by Clarence Danberg of Mlnden, Nevada, for a dance for the party.

Leaving the Nevada town early the following morning the party will proceed via the West Walker river pass to Bridgeport, to Mono lake and over the famous Levinnlng grade over the Tioga Pass the most ecenlo road in the world. Here the caravan will cross the summit at an elevation of 9941 feet. On this famous Tioga Pass road the tour will officially disband at Lake Te-naya, the third night's stop where the perfect score certificates will be given to the cars in perfect mechanical condition. The following dav those desiring to return to Oakland can do so via the Big Oak Flat road. Many, however, avail therrtselves of the close proximity to the Yosemlte Vallev and visit there and come out either the Wawona road or the Coulterllle road.

Some will take advantage of the splendid fishing In the different lakes on GIRL MOTORCYCLISTS CLIMB PIKE'S PEAK. The summit of Pike's peak looming up 14,108 feet In the famous Rampart ranre, has stood as an almost insurmountable object, especially in the eyes of motorists. The top of the mountain may he it was at that time commonly believed in diplomatic circles that pri Cooks EverythingEvery Way Saves Labor, Time and FueL vate Japanese shipping interests were seeking land, through Spanish Intermediaries to establish a base for storing coal at lower rates than could be had from the American government monopoly base. So far as Is known, nothing definite came of that plan. The present reports are that Fernandez, Havana he is official organist at the exposition, to conduct.

Selections from Her man Perlefs J'Fall of Ug," Uda wal-drop'l "Neo-Natama" and Edward F. Schneider's "Apollo" will also be played by the orchestra of eighty and The Chambers If you ever once saw ft Chambers in oper- the vocal portion of the entertainment will be supplied by Charles F. Bulotti, the Bohemian Club double agent ior Japanese interests, Becurea a land concession-through the activity of Ramon Valdes. FRATDS ARE' ALIJvC.FJ). The recent election of Valdes to the presidency ot Panama may pos quartet and fortv other singers of the organization.

These concerts always attract a great deal of attention, and that of next Thursday promises to be very successful from every stand add to their bright charms. What, after the manu- facturers have done bad not the first -siren in the garden of Eden robbed the apple tree? Simply starved. As a matter of fact she was simply making a sacrifice in order to develop trade, but she has never received proper credit. But that Is beside the Question. At present her fair descendants are bilged to ponder rather longer than usual as to what Is coming from the mysterl-, ous land of the fashion arbiters and they have not the time they should have for developing imperial intellects.

Little by little, however, new frocks drlftedJnto: the shops there to be exchanged for the miserable cash earned by man in order to preserve the purely feminine in the world. California women have the vote, but fluffy ruffles Increase in popularity. Here are a few such, sdvertlsed previously In The TRIBUNE: No man crippled or ancient, unimaginative or miserly could or at least should resist the tempera--mental new scarfs, scattered with shimmering irrldescents, that are the latest offering for the unveiled shoulders of beauties glamorous dances. No soul In the least feminine could reBlet being thrilled on bVing presented with one, even though she al-ready had alt the perfumes of Arabia and the jewels of Semlramls. Those shown at Taft's are principally of black ahd of white silk net, with narrow borders of spangles or irrldescents and deeply decorated ends to sparkle in the bright lights.

Of these, perhaps, the black are the most stunning, though not so appropriate to every type as the lighter ones. On one dazzling affair of black great roses of black sequin, outlined with lrridescent peacock blue beads filled the ends: another's black surface bore an interesting motif of a conventional kind, developed in peacock blue and purple irrldescents. Others were spangled In small designs throughout" their length: Some of the white ones were spangled with the shell-like sequins, but certain very novel ones charming for young girls, especially were embroidered In silver holly leaves, with tinsel threads bordering the edses. These shining things are all thrilling for the evening, but those of Spanish lace also are always desirable and need- not be confined to the electrio lighted hours. A plum-colored broadcloth suit that had just corn Into Cosgrave'e Illustrates the use of black seal by a collar chin-chin in type of this fur, that ran down the front of the semi- Fireless Cooking Gas Range hmi ation you would not be satisfied until there was one in your kitchen.

It roasts, boils, broils, bakes or stews and it combines all the best features of the modern gas range and fireless cooker. A few minutes' cooking with gas and the Fireless Cooker does the rest. If you cannot come in and see the cooker, let us. send you a descriptive circular that fully explains the workings and advantages of this modern marvel of sibly be disputed hy' the United States, because of alleged frauds and coercion. Admiral Conchas, of the Spanish navy, selected by the Panama government as umpire to settle the dispute with the United States cvesthe purchase price of canal property, is alleged to have given valuable Information about the canal itself.

reached bv cog railway or dv in fashioned method of "hoofing It" but few motor -driven vehicles have accomplished the feat. Of those few who have successfully accomplished this seemingly imposslhle lournev only once has a woman attained rroat nf tho mountain. Thin occurred Rabbi Coffee to Urge Social tJplift Habbl Rudolph I. Coffee of Chicago, wbere he 1b at present In charge of the ctflRl service department of the Inde pendent Order B'nal B'rlth, will spesk tomorrow evening at Covenant Hall, Twen- tu.jtlcrhtH and Wo APf nn Saves you three out of every five cents you pay for JcS? mfrrWtflWF point. Seats will be ready at the Cort theater next Monday morning.

Heater Explodes; Damages Apartment An explosion from a water heater in the basement of the Castle Apartments, 4154 Piedmont avenue, startled the neighborhood in the vicinity of Forty-first street and Piedmont avenue this, morning and resulted in a hurried alarm for the fire department. No blaze' resulted, but the concussion caused a damage of several hundred dollars to the building and heating apparatus. The explosion occurred shortly after 7 o'clock. It damaged the heater, broke the light ventilators in front of the confection shop and stationary" store at 416S Piedmont avenue and shook the entire neighborhood. Mrs.

Josephine Baldwin, residing in the apartment house, is manager of the place, i A leak in one of the the heater Is supposed to have been the cause of the explosion, although the exact origin has not been Repairs were to have been made today on the apparatus. on August 5. when the Misses Van Buren of New York' city rode their solo motor cycles, Firestone equlpneci, to me ioi. These airls are maklnc a ivtaiv Vnvlr to Ran Fran Sold on Easy, Terms. cisco end this performance of climbing Pike's peak was simply an Incidental "Israel's Service to America." Dr.

Coffee's talk will be under the auspice of Oakland lodge, .1. O. B. B. It la only lately that Rabbi Coffee has taken over his sociological position.

lie was formerly in a large Pittsburg pulpit, where his Interest In problems outside the church made It possible for him to seek a yet larger field for his endeavors. His talk tomorrow evening will dwell on Jewish life and work In America. Coffee was born and received Ills early education in Oakland. feature added to the Ust ortneir many daring accomplishments, Tims far In their tourney they have experienced no difficulty with their tires which are still Inflated with New York air. LINCOLN HIGHWAY LUNCHEON.

August 23, at 12:80 o'clock P. H. C. Ostermann, field secretary or I AcrwlflHnn Will RQ- do ajiM-uin dress the Oakland chamber of commerce on the Lincoln nienway, in mo TT--1 rtoklar. Tbl will REPCBLJCAN RALIiY.

A meeting of the Thirty-sixth Dis Lincoln highway day in 'Oakland. If yon want better street car service SIGN the Charter Amendment Petitions now being circulated by the Citizens' Committee, Federal building, Oakland. tineuished a second coat of this lamb-fabric. On this coat a border of the rabbit ran about the bottom of tho border and there were fur cuffs to match. Quite different was a coat of soi't bright green velour cloth, trimmed with a manufactured brown beaver for it was cut in empire fashion, with a high box-like waist that is to be popular this being shown there Is also the black velvet carpet that forms a thick mysterious floor covering to go these strange rugs with black borders.

It was John Sargent, the great portrait painter, whose black carpet-first attracted attention in America. But that was some years ago. Black carpets are now a fatfr A rug Intended to lie on such a ground was of velvety Wilton in a taupe shade, with a narrow border of black and a design slightly. Indian in feeling running around within. Another large rug of similar type, came in mottled carpet, and others were of a tan-gray.

There were small rugs to match and also rags of black background with designs in these odd neutral tones eris-crosstng them. French velour hangings of fawn and tan were striped with black, and Knglish cretonnes of black and white In diamond checks are other odd draperies. With these this- shop shows the cblc round French footstools evolved of black cretonne with black "and white striped fabric gathered" around' In a circle; Lamp shades of these Audrey Beardeley patterns add a final suggestion of the deliberately, bizarre that should appeal to. any temperamental grand dame of sleek black hair and almond eyes. Dark striped blouses with practical turn-over two-in-one collars are returning to favor with the coming of autumn and the rising price of laun- dry, end many absolutely useful new ones are exhibited this week at Man-helm Masor's.

Of navy blue, striped with green and lines of red, or of browns and these blouses may be livened' with detachable collars. Down the font run tiny hut-to'hs covered with the silk. Quite different was an alry blouse fashioned of the new radium lace, with conventional roses embroidered on the net. In back bung a full collar of the lace and Georgette, but the front of this diaphanous trifle was frill-less and decidedly plain. Alluring novelties for lovers of powders and scents Include a very flat little box of firm face powder in a pad nearly three Inches across, called flippantly "La Geraldlne" and suited to slip In the handbag easily.

Neither does It scatter powder everywhere, nor does it come open on the slightest suggestion. Beside this trifle Kahn's show fascinating new Russian bath salts in cubes wrapped in striking yellow paper and packed enticingly a doien In a box to perfume a dozen luxurious tubs. In a striking black and white striped box there comes a new dry shampoo, supposed to be rubbed into the scalp instead of brushed out and also supposed to stimulate the locks of a fair shopper into growing Instead of otherwise. It should also be known that there is a new sachet, "Florals," for those who like the odors of Azurea, and that there are delightful little new smelling salts bottles filled with dry salts of pastel colors and topped with colored enamel. Neither can they spill nor does the top threaten constantly to stick fast forever.

For those enamored of salts" they are most acceptable and inexpensive gifts. Interesting use of worsted embroidery was made on a' graceful afternoon gown of navy blue Georgette crepe and soft satin at the Eastern Outfitting Company. In a scooped-out square a border of mustard worsted decorated the back and front of the blouse, rather like an Immense collar. The corners of this border end In mosaic-like designs of peacock and yellow with touches of red, and through the yellow ran a pink thread. This same narrow mustard border ran along the crepe side sections of the skirt that hung about a third of the way down below the belt, to fall over a second deep tuck of satin.

Even the top-coats shown Moneyback Smith for men who might otherwise shiver in the simoons of autumn have the pinch-backs that make even an octogenarian have the air of rakish youth. These affairs come to (he knee and are pleated fully six inches below the belt In the back, while the usual patch pockets adorn the fronts. Inside there Is a quarter lining of satin and also there are many seams piped with this same fabric. Either plain and most modest hues are to be hsd or the tweed mixtures that wins the. devotion of many souls.

Deserting Twenty-fifth street, where she was formerly established Mrs. J. D. Ernst Ls now showing chapeaux In a niart little shop at number l30g Washington, gtreet, where she specializes on making hats to Order to suit different types. This happens'to be the era of large picturesque effects, but there lx always" a demand for the chic little hat, so the season has produced, amongf'such, amusing bonnets that recall Becky Sharpe flitting from Waterloo except that the plume ls not In vogue at present.

One of these bonnet affairs at the new shop had the upper brim surrounding the soft black velvet crown of a bight mustard green an excellent color this fall and-strapping it on beneath the chin ls a narrow black velvet ribbon. A nosegay of tiny French flowers on the brim formed the only Uecoratlpn. Another similar bonnet ot black was relieved by a soft full crown of rose, formed of flarow silk ribbon, and by a pink band for chin strap. lt. too, permuted only a suggestion of a bouquet to ornament Its brim.

These chin ribbons and piquant bonnets are quite the most feminine things visible. Perhaps they were Intended to give an air of the demure toa damsel with skirt expos- lng several Inches of silk hose, and a costume sheer as It can be and still hold together. Most of the jysw coats In now. are either of wool Velour or of seal plush or of a fur fabric. One at Marymont Upright's Illustrated the tendency to decorate these velvety plush black coats with lighter plush, by the square oVer-collar, the great bell cuffs and a wide half-belt at the back of light ten plush.

This flaring seal plush wrap fell straight from the shoulders utider an enormous round under-collar of black. Another, evolved from a pressed "baby lamb" and cut, on similar lines, varied from tyfle hy means of a gathered deep sailor collar was held in a few Inches below the neckv by a strip of brown fluffy fur. An 'Australian rabbit collar dU- I empire, semi-belted coat and crossed the broad belt. A band of this seal also bordered the full soft skirt of the coat and banked the cuffs In a soft mass. But the novel feature of the ensemble was the double row of fat, round black buttons attached to thread-like braid loops that dotted either side of the front band; the similar, smaller buttonsthat marked the opening of the two pockets running vertically In the peplum and the lining of gray satin galyly sprinkled with printed violets.

There is a Hoffmanesque weirdness about some of the new effects of the decorators the latest of and hangings. Everything haa a touch of black and at Breuner's, where the striking rugs and cretonnes now the rage In the East and In London are trict- Republican Women's Club will be held at the Fairlawn Hotel, 2400 Frultvale avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2o'clock. MrsIda Finey Macrllle, who returned not long ago from the Denver women's convention, will speak. She will tell of her experiences In the convention. Other addresses are scheduled, EVKUM.VVX RE-EIECTEDi SAN FRANCISCO, Aug.

21. Dr. Barton W. Everniann, director of the museum of the California Academy of Sciences, was re-eleeted president of the Western Society of Naturalists at the San Diego meeting held August 9 to 12, in conjunction with the Pacific division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 1 Court Decision Saves Western Pacific $14,000 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21.

By holding that a corporation In the hands of a receiver Is not subject to federal Income tax. Federal Judge William C. Van Fleet today saved to the treasury of the Western Pacific Railroad. This sum represents 'the tax on Jl.400,000 earned during the receivership and payable at once. The decision of the court Is based on an opinion rendered in a like case by the S.

Circuit Court of Appeals in New York. ft.M?HM:i.H Food Is Its Best Own Digestant" False Economy Often Misleads Piano Purchasers "AH too frequently, we prescribe medicines for patients who suffer from indigestion, when, as a matter of fact, what they actually Much of the new furniture le-mands either plain velvet carpet, or a Chinese rug to conform with ita lacquered legs or its hand -decorated black enameled surface or its other eccentricities. At Jackson's may he had many copies In different sizes of these rugs from the Orient, printed In the soft blues, the tan and the white that are principally found in these interesting floor coverings from across the sea. They may scarcely be distinguished from the originals, in the case of a fine reproduction except by a connossieur and the- effect is exceedingly charming, especially when the mistress of the house has alluring blue eyes. need anyone be disturbed at not having a genuine Chinese rug for real Chinese rugs from the heart of China can't be -found any more by the most adventurous buyer even who Journeys after foreign treasures.

All a certain Pacific Coast expert could find there on a recent trip were half a dozen little ones. Originals, almost are not on the market. Black imported crepe with great silvery rosea printed over its sheer surface united with mole fur and soft, black satin in? a gown of irreproachable reiinement at the Toggery. Continuing' perhaps fourteen inches below the walst-llne. the printed fabric of the bodice formed the upper part of the skirt, excepting, for tho full black satin panel own the front andi dipped down into a point at- the back.

Below the'' deep tuck bordering It the skirt fell-in unfnterruptedT-satln folds. Satin reveres framed the little white" Georgette chemisette and slight over-collar. Tiie bands of eoft moleskin com- Pleted this ensemble of grays and black and white with cuffs, and a strip across the back ot the collar. Another Interesting touch was the odd use of the fur for the front half of the belt, which in back was oom-posed of bands of black satiu. At Capwell's are being exhibited quaint new cretonnes, rag rugs and little linoleum squares In delft colors that "are especially adapted to the little bungalow where the bride is supposed to be living on bread and cheese and novel emotions.

For In front of the fireplace there are runners of soft colors to match larger squares woven of pastel and for the place where food reigns, i BHa tv. 1 i need is a' simple course or dietetic graining, and the proper rood- 1 siurrs to train on. "This is the famous "reason" for the popularity of Grape-Nuts There is a low-priced limit beyond which it is unsafe to go in the purchase of, your piano if you would expect satisfaction and real musical service. Characteristically all pianos appear to be much alike, but can you, who are unskilled in piano playing, separate the good from the bad and be sure that you have pur-chased wisely It is not necessary to b-'extravagant in the selection of your instrument, yet it is wise to be prudent and to expend enough in your purchase to insure the safety of the future. False economy Jeads surely to after disappointments and regret.

article of diet, that it furnishes thiCyerj course training for the digestion. It not only furnishes fthe natural diastase for theprocess of 'digestion, but it favors a return -Xo normal digestive function because the firm, crisp kernels compel thorough mastication. "One ought not to leave out of consideration the psychic element the' delicious treat to the pajate afforded by'a dish of Grape- NutS and Our pianos are the creations of factories whose works have proven their quality. They are standard in manufacture, in quality and in durability and each carries an honest and comprehensive guarantee. Here you, may buy economically, safely and satisfactorily and your instrument wilLalways prove the wisdom of yourcboice.

Terms and prices are just right. Your Mojiey's Worth or Your Money BacK From April, 1916, American Journal of Clinical Medicine llll'IO I HOC iillio fun 11 U1IUIVUIII, designed with tile motives, and bor- lis der.d all around like woolen and velvet rujrs. Many of these are in delft colors, while others, in browns and pinks, have more of a Persian effect. For a very coquettish kitchen, or lns-an old-fashioned sleeping room, there are the most amusing of rag rugs in oval mat form, or flat, braided colls in pink or green, or blue. These are quite stiff and delicate as primroses or certain other garden flowers.

Even the new cretonnes show the popularity of the quaint, as, for instance, a large tapestry-like pattern where blue birds flit Joyously through lattices covered with roses against ft white ground. ftr. iuLv.tJ' vJiJuv; vsMrjzpr- "There's a Reason TALKING MACHINES, RECORDS and SHEET MUSIC 1 209 WASHINGTON ST..