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AUGUST 21, 1521. afclanD Cilbutit U. G. TO LAUNCH .7 Bon Ton Corsets .4 UNO sri i Woman, 60, Swims Three-Mile Course SANTA MONICA. Aug.

10. Using the Australian crawl stroke. Mrs. Anna C. Vu.

Sklke, 10 years of age. swam three miles the ocean yesterday from the Santa Monica to the Vsnlos -pier, making the distance In two and one -half hours. She was accompanied by a Venice life-guard In a row boat. The swimmer finished the test swuiiming with no apparent effort. Mrs.

Van Sklke, in'addition to being an exnert swimmer. Is also a concert singer, and lasubut not least In her estimation, ah ls- i (Cintributed by Oakland PioneerS. Famous Munsingwear We tre now inowing complete line of the famous Munsingwear for men, women and children in correct weights and style for present wear. Moderately priced old boys st. Patrick's day GUN GAMPA1 i AN NRY and HENRY I si 'ssssBssJ Bsss 'diwssVssBssaaMBsi Ifcjs By MALOON meet the approval of smart women who demand style at well as comfort and service in the corsets they wear.

Prices Range from $3.50 to $12.50 Oakland's Largest mLJm V- Department fiTnn On the site of what Is now the St. trees, and many the barbecue held Mark Hotel there once stood a fa-j on the shore of Lake Merritt at the mous boarding nchonl, the College, of, expense of the farmers of this city. i'li 1 rwrnJli I lioiilMiiiJ "VJSOIl! rrcsilenl Barrows Tells of Plans To Be Made Within Fortnight. California then commonly called the IHirant College known to. every old-timer 11s ritf the pioneer educational institutions of the state.

It was the foundation and fore But the boys met' their Waterloo and It took the Irish to do It. St. Patrick's Day was about to come with a grand parade in the morning and bail In Shattuck's hall In the Week of afe A pepia! runner of the i-resent State In! U'llhi. 1 verslty, and Its early history should evening, so the college boys decided I be interesting to the present genera- to celebrate. tion as well as.

to- those who were They consulted a painter; B. here during those early day. 'Rutherford, whose paint store was The four 'blocks of land bounded located wherr Al Woods' paint store High School Boy Is Prize Ring Surprise SANTA ANA. 20. Willie Conroy, school boy.

was for-biilden by father. William to enter the bcx.ng ring Willie, tld his father he was going to a motion picture thtsiter. Instead he went to a boxing. Rliow, knocked out the ihampon in three rounds. According to Tommy McFarland, former Vernon fighu-r, the lad shows much Ability as a coming lightweight.

by Franklin. Twelfth, Harrison and now is on Broadway and purchased Featuring Wash Fabrics, Tub Dresses, Aprons and Summer Frocks of Organdy, FKuKKl.K 1 v. -fortnight an active campaign to r-ajse funds for the University or California Ftad mm will launched. orordiniAu announcement of President 1avld lt night at the Merchants and Manufacture Fair. The announcement was made as a part of a proKram featuring "uni-versitv Night" at the fair.

In telling of the atadium plans. pr. Barrows said: ''Plana for the University or ail-forniaFtadium aw still b-ing con-. eidered hv lb board nf rcganls-- re greatlv impressed with the value of competitive athletics. War ehowed men capable of an amount of endurance never known before Fourteenth were purchased by Henry a keg of yellow and green paint ttnu C.

Durant for a college site about the night before St. Patrick's pro-the year I 59. Previous to this JJu- reeded' to camouflage the town, rant had established a school on Doors, windows, fences were decora-Broadway and Fifth streets called ted a beautiful green; horses, palnt-the Villa House, wtiich he rented and ed. like zebras. Not even the dogs with a half dozen pupils laid the escaped them.

They virtually foundation for thr California State painted the lawn green. Even the Exceptional jyues-that-Invite-Utmost-ttention-and Shopping Interest ts Ti ass nr XL vfrglty. ii-m nr mum. nf tie peoples-tame- 1 all rni werk prrsaaally, I klrs eralrs. when they saw what -havoc bad been done.

The parade had formed on Broadway and Third streets with Ed Kelly as grand marshal, when the sound of a drum was heHru and down led by Bob Williams Pretty Summer Dresses of 1V7 1 It 1 lugs were erected on the college site with Henry Durant as president, 1. H. Brayton as principal und Fred M. Campbell as assistant. At first the growth of the school whs slow, but as soon the reputation of the college lis teachers became kntfwn pupils polircd In, not only rnni' this tate.

but. from DR. mounted on a yellow and green horse, followed by Billifc and Johnnie P. wasn materials V2 Price and all past records have oeen uc-en. Here in California we have the finest athletic stock in the world.

"We want a stadium for the friends of our athletes to be accommodated and where the finest and mMt sportsmanlike exhibitions can be shown, Kegents of the university and the stadium committee are united in the determination to make this a beautiful structure, so artis-ticallv conceived, so true in its trill arrest the attention of other statesj- necessitating 'be con- bearing a banner niountod on truction of larni i anil mm com-, two poles from which dangled two modious buildings. One by one the large gopner snakes, with the words old rinks were 'removed and a new r.alnled on the banner Thi- Original building took their place until four, makes wnlch St. Patrick drove out large buildings with accommodations of Irelnnd." came about 700 college for fifteen professors and teachers boys with plug hats painted green ana an aiienaance or two nunarea.snd vellow. and fifty pupils In the year 1868 Bob reported to Marshal Kelley Dress Ginghams 1C Yard -A choice line of extra good quality dress ginghams in neat, novelty plaid patterns. Width 27 inches.

Tussah Pongee 48c Yard Fine quality, serviceable ussah pongee material in the natural shade only. Width 36 inches. Satin Stripe Voiles 59c Yd. High class, novelty voiles in an almost endless array of fancy figure and flower effects. Width 38 inches.

Solid Color Voiles 25c Yd. Plain, solid color voiles in the season's most preferred shades. Width 38 inches. Peggy Cloth 25c Yd The popular, medium weight wash material for children's wearables. Neat stripe and check effects for (All Dresses Formerly $16.50 or Over) Our entire stock of beautiful wash dresses of organdy, batiste, voiles, ginghnmH, and dotted Kwiss.

in delightfully smart styles. Choice of any wash dress formerly priced at J16.60 or ovei NOW PRICK. Gingham Porch Dresses $2.98, $3.98 all who. it. "We have the fireek theater typifying one side of the artistic lire of the university, and we propose to have a stadium which will arouse the name expectancy In the beholder.

Master Dentist From this college school graduated some of the prominent men of this state who received Ihelr diplomas from the hands of Dr. Brayton or F. M. Campbell: State Senator Henry Vrooman, Senator John Beard. Congressman John R.

Glascock, Gamier Williams, Charles G. Heed, George Reed. Iwell J. Hardy and a host 'of others, pioneers In tht upbuilding of this city and state. As an Institution of learning the for a position in line.

Kelly's eyes tui'ned green and so did his followers', and then the fun commenced, as Billy Fire Ball he, had not had so much fun since he left old Ireland. The college boys were routed and Dr. Sanford's drug store reaped a harvest In the sale of sticking plaster and healing ointments. HUSBAND KILLS TWO. STANDISH.

England. Aug. Prices back aeraial. A Biases at these price will elaee ysa. IIS set of teeth 7 (10 set of teeth ISO set of teeth $10 crown brg.

work. 81 2 hi brg. wa. 2kreln. M-eo 15 gold fnlings inlays.

mp porcelain nilings tl.oe 12 stiver and cement fillings. SOe Painless extraction Kxtrsctlon and cleaning free with other work Lifetime guar-sntee with all -Work Examinatlsn free Hours 9 to i p. Sun-risy in to 12 Phone Oak. 7117. 1027 Broadway, Corner 11th conege scnooi was a decided sue Smart tub dresses of serviceable ginghams in pretty plaid and check patterns.

New neckline and sleeve effects. Iong Waist models with trash. Extremely good value In every instance. Sal prices $2.98 and Exta Size cess, but as an Institution' of pranks William Gamble is being sought for and tricks it was a nuollo nuisance I the murder of his wile Lily and Within a fortnight we shall be reaay with plans for this great Berkeley enterprise and we shall be able to announce them fully. We are looking for the support interest or all Berkeley." r- John Cowper Powys ToSpeak At U.

C. -BERKELEY. Aug. 20 John Cowper Powys, lecturer and. writer who ia at present giving a terles of talks in San Francisco, will be heard at the university under the direction of the Greek theater.

Powys- lectures, which are to take place in Wheeler hall auditorium on L.Tj... Thursday evenings, be- not air orchard, potato, corn or 1 Ttiehnrd Myers in the Oamble homeH watermelon patch wus safe from Doth were hilled by blows of an axe. depredation. Chicken roosts were The following note was found on a raided, (ws milked before daylight, table: "I caught them twice; I think wagons decorated, the limbs of oak that is enough." Bungalow Aprons $1 dresses and rompers. 36-in.

Percales 25c Yard Extra serviceable quality percales House Aprons $1 A large assortment of Amoskeag flngham bungalow -aprons In novelty checks and plaids: also some of chambray. Sashed models that tie in back or others that open down the aide. I'fxtra liirge k-m aprons of percale mm 'in a wide array of pleasing patterns. tiwvf ITT1 rirSnY September 8. will be on "Great Personalities." embraces well-known literary historical characters as Saint 1 ayii, Helen of Troy.

Joan of Arc I ante, D'Annurzio. and Queen tona. nonularity as a lecturer is August "TJyV Fur illJiVL Special Sale of Dresses at $8-95 in' medium and light shades. Belted and finished with' Sizes to r.o. Novelty Aprons $1.98 to $3.95 aprons of cretonne in pretty flower and conventional designs of pink and green.

Effectively trimmed and neatly finished. Pina-fore Aprons $1.69 Kxtra sizes "in popular Pina-fore aprons of finest quality percale in smart patterns. Trimmed in bias (olds and finished with pockets. Two-Tone Aprons $2.50 Materials of gingham or chambray in rose, tan. blue and pink.

Others are of percale in striped Like all of these apron values these at $2.50 are exceptional. Oakland's Largest oaie I Now On ml department store Our Entire Stock of Summer Pina-fore Aprons' $1 --Smart new pinafore Hifons of fine checked Singhams trimmed with rio-rno. braid and large uockots. Kxceptionally value at $1.00. Novelty Aprons $1.19 Attractive new novelty aprons of serviceable perealn In smart colorings that will appeal to women in Kearch of a lub-apron for porch and irnrden -wear; trimmed nd finished with huge how tie In back.

Gingham Aprons $1.29 ApronR- ot serviceable Amoskeag ginghams 1n desirable new shades and favored combinations" In plaids and checks. Also MOine of chambray. Open in-front models with nqnare neck-lines. StdtsUnderonced declared to be based on a sound appreciation by his audience of the breadth of vision, and critical Insight which brings to each of his subjects. Behind his ability to reproduce for an audience characters removed great distance, in time and thought, lies Powys ere-auvo imagination which has found fine an expression, in his of essays, his novels, and his poems Since Powys will not lecture in Oakland, the course at the univer-rfty will be the only deiita of the Eastbay wiU have to hear him.

Check Passer Gets Six Years' Probation Superior Judge Lincoln S. Church yesterday granted six years' Probation on the recommendation of Afluit Probation Officer Leonard T. Comp-ton. to Jimr, Smith, who under the name of Gt-orge B. Anderson passed 'a fictitious check for $15 on a Franklin street llrm.

includihg I he popular check effects. Serpentine Crepes 55c Yard Just 'received a shipment of new Autumn shades in popular Serpentine Wash crepes that launder so easily. Tissue Gingham 59c Yard These scarce, attractive tissue ginghams are offered in a range of neat, fancy checks and small plaids. Excellent value. Unbleached Muslin 10c Yard Fine quality, unbleached hiuslin in the 36-inch width.

Soft finished and extra serviceable. 36-in. Cambric 12 Vic Yard Soft finished, serviceable cambric for women's and children's underwear. Width 36 inches. Blue Bird Marquisette 35c Yard The ever popular Blue Bird marquisette in white or ecru with attractive blue bird border for inexpensive curtains and drapes.

Width 36 inches. Bungalow Nets 35c Yard Serviceable filet bungalow nets in a good assortment of pleasing patterns. Width 36 inches. Unrestricted Choice of anu Summer Suit in the Store at Two Prices Fancy Gingham Aprons $3.50 Novelty aprons of best quality checked gingham, made ornate with touches of hand werk- Attractive anough to wear yet practical enough for housework. Cotton Crepe Aprons $2.98 to $3.95 Beautiful new crepe aprons in rose, pink, maize, copen, and blue; trimmed with yarn embroidered on pockets and finished with folds of black.

No C. O. D. Orders or Phone Orders A ccepled smun, 11 Bin-u, chant a storv of his room having been robbed and tliat he had only a check to pav for needed supplies The goods came to 10. Smith receiving 5 tn change.

It was claimed his record otherwise was good, and that bad companions wera responsible for his act. Los Angeles Girl Is Back After War Work An Opportunity lo Reduce the High Cost of Dressing 5 Gingham Aprons $1.69 Altractive sllp-cn' aprons of fc'nod quality gingham in small plaid patterns. Bib front which ties In bow In back (as Illustrated), finished with two pockelH. Unbleached Muslin Apron? $1.69 Serviceable slip-on aprons of unbleached miiflin trimmed with brightly colored cretonne. Indian Head Aprons $1.69 -r-Ooverall aprons of white Indian Head material.

Made in novel dtylea trimmed with ric-rac and tow In back. LOS ANCtfLKS, Aug. 20. After over four years of service in France mirseand 111 rehabilitation work, Madame Ryan's Join Miss Emelaen IS. Childs.

member of of -CaJUcrnta oldest lamiurs. ner home at the Hotel .1 Dressmaking Classes of the Pacific Building, Oakland. Complete information given to those interested. Come in. Assembly Hall, 3d floor.

Fall 'Darby today. In 1915. Miss Childs -nroiled In th, women's training camp at Monterey and later, when Cnited Ktatea actuaJly entered the great conflict, she prepared for a nurse at Uie Hospital. San Francisco and sailed overseas In the late fall of 1917. She serveJ aa a surgical nurse In the Held dressing- atallerns under fire at the Battle of St.

Mihiel and on 1 the Chaini'agne frvnt. After the sxmlstice she aignod with the Red Cross for rehabilitation work. Pf dicnreed Goats Are SALE fcweaur Given Neuuty-Weds ZD --Two pails PASuI Boys' and Girls' numbered Kf Dedigreed goats mti chiool Shoes among th weddli.rf ijrtwrnts re-reived bv Kcv. D. I-ipen' Jr.

ami his wire Ui nc.ir future for China. whe.e-tr.- couple will engage In v--i il Oie Uslce.l of tile Lowered in Price Interesting Bedding Values 81x90 Bed Sheets $1 Double bed size, full bleached, soft finish sheets, made all In one piece. 45x36 Pillow Cases 25c Ready made, full bleached pillow cases. Soft finish and extra serviceable. Bates Spreads $2.75 The popular green-label Bates honeycomb bedspreads.

Neat patterns. Plaid Blankets Pr. Fine quality fleecy and warni plaid blanket In attractive colored patterns. Large size. Silkoline Comforters $3.50 Large size, pure white cotton filled bed cpmforters.

covered with serviceable silkoline -with colored border ind fancy center. rhnicli. Mi's. 'J'afpiii fynnn II" 'A I r- VX IV Thousands of pairs of boys' and girls' school footwear in sizes for tiny tots to smart styles ror "'ome originally priced more fj than three times these prices iSuiit GlearaMce- MJ Unrestricted choice of-any Summer" Suit in the store at Miss L'lHIa. itico, bad at the i work of the 1 'rcabylci ti.

i church. County Would Have Ford Hun Railroads. LOS ANGEI.Ks, Atj '0. tounty Forester Stuart J- Flmtham has r- rasgt-d for Xig of airplanes for patrolling tie woody- vunutiy ur- rounding 're. The njt 1 (Ivtn by an aviat.ir in bicarluK tirr In th th pair All are high grade makes, such as iaird.

Schober, Red Cross and others equally famous. IJ' This is truly an unusual event for it enables you lo purchase the very newest in shoes at the beginning of the season at prices that wouli be considered low at the season's end. Included are OXFORDS of brown kid. black kid, brown calf, and gray suede. PUMPS of brown calf, olack kid.

brown kid. gray suede and black satin. Newest heels and strap effects. Drastic Reductions on White Footwear Every pair of white shoes in our stock lowered In price for quick selling, Our prices were already low -now the prices go 'way down, because we are determined not to carry a pair i-nto the autumn season. giUita itiouuIir.n ,1 eon for the addition, to thr rlie prevention equipment.

The county foieeter ls also sent cut a call jr I'OO tin Mtu.jvti ably tobacco' ans, liii ji art- lo be for carriug first aul Mia. DUTCH KTIfWVHKItKV WINS. LONDJN. Aug Dutch it raw i tvvo prices. i.l!4-'-.-;- $24 -j -a larger children and grown girls.

A great array of. attractive, styles in many leathers; including Mary Jane pumps, plain pumps, skuffers, lace and button shoes, and oxfords and many sturdy models for boys. Prices arranged just, like A. B. 'C 1000 pairs at one dollar, 2000 pairs at two dollars and 3000 pairs, three dollars.

jfoc pair the pVir of Handkerchiefs Ladles' novelty handkerchiefs. new pattemi. .3 for Men's cambric handkerchiefs. .3 for 2.V Children's handkerchiefs .4 tofZXi 50Q Pairs White Pumps Materials of- tricotine, poirct twill, veloiir checks, poplin and wool jersey in navy, tan, brown, reindeer, and other shades. Practically underpricedtp.

insure immediate disposal, as every suit must be sold none to be carried over. This is the opportunity for which you have been waiting. All grouped at two prices for quick selR ing $14 and $24. berries flooded the British market hls year, and dealers deilare that the home-grown variety will never fvor. Psychology Campaign Harry Gaze at Civic Auditorium, Sunday evnlng.

August L'lst. 8 o'clock "Master Minds and Mod-m Miracles." also Llfo. Hsppinens and Puccoss lectures. Aususi'TZ. SS.

"5. and st -0. fre. All welcome. Ad rrtiM-ment.

and 'Oxfords go at $1 pair..

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