Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 6

I 0 KOXDAT EVEXDfC 4 1 DaklanD Ctifcune AUGUST 22, 1921. HAD TO STEAL Dangers to Business Are Told to Electric Club Business Civil Service Is Favored by Colbourn TO BUY MEDIC JEI'IRJIBBIIS GIVEflWELCOME TOSYNAGQGUE Ltoo many creditors are as fruitful a lie tha better and more responsible The, speaker also outlined the method of- procuring civil service STUBBED BY ER AS HE Incident Accidental Stepping On ManVToes While Leaving Cdr. ALAMEDA, 22. Charles Backstrom, 2017 San Antonio ave nue, was stabbed in the back late Sunday night, following an alterca tion with a etre.nge man, upon whose MA STRUG KSONSTREE toeheacyuod requests from a delegation of iiAMTu iu uuaineas as unsatisfactory account on the other aide of the books. "In short, the world Is on the mend, but we must face the fact that commercial, like many other sort of improvements, cornea slowly and be prepared to resume normalcy, step by step.

ARBITRATION CONTRACTS. Quoting from the report of Charles Bernhelmer, chairman of the arbitration committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the state of New York, Munsell offered for consideration the following business remedies: I Serf Ton In All buunittii (j i a. ii arbitration agreement; adoption of IQCBiMMt letters credit anoTladihgT owuiuiuumi oi a central agency in each group to examine, verify and diSDOSS Of Co'mnlainta an1 a merchandise where there is a large uiuius continuous trading between groups in two communities; exerctaa nf ffroaf.i, t'on of orders and minute attention uf ucuiu, wiuer Knowledge or men tO Whom Vmi nll Onn MrhAM n-Awtii you buy. Maury I. Diggs, structural engineer, and Tracv-.

81 mTIKrtn war also speakers. Digggs outlined a plan for a local business center. Simpson reported achievements in electric sign programs. Crew Is Held Up at Sierra Water Camp SONORA, Aug. 2.

Although no complaint baa been officially made and no report directly received by Sheriff Sweeney, it is stated on excellent authority that two men held up and robbed a large Hetch Hetchy crew in bunkhouse at one pf the camps above Groveland, some nights ago, obtaining, according to various stories, between $1000 and $1300. About 75 men are employed at the camp. Large sums money have been in sight on the tables in the bunkhouse, where gambling is said to be heavily indulged in by the employees when the day's work is done. From all that ts learned, nobody is Inclined to make formal complaint of the holdup. Imperial Valley Is Flood Swept EL CENTRO, Aug.

22. The Imperial valley waa deluged with rain yesterday when a thunderstorm passed over practically its entire area. The downfall lasted at Call- patria and Brawley for several hours. At Calinatria It was d- scribed as a "small cloudburst." It came with such force that it broke a window out of the telephone exchange building there, and two Inches of water went into the office. Tna line of the Southern Sierra Power Company was blown down at Nliand by a high wind which preceded the storm, and valley towns were without power for several hours until the company could put into operation an auxiliary plant here.

Alameda Boys Held For Theft of Auto MODESTO, Aug. 22. Ralph Martin and Charles Richards, young Alameda lads, arrested here with an automobile in their possession, which-they were unable to account for, have been taken to Visalla, having, the officers state, confessed to the theft of the car from D. M. Edwards', a Visalla attorney.

The boys told the arresting officers they took the machine, rather than walk, and were bn their way home when taken Into custody. Both expressed the hope they would be given probation. In the Euahlayl tribe of Australia there is no taboo against killing or eating the totem animal. Elimination of overhead was recited as one of the shoals upon which modern business might be wrecked by J. R.

Munsell, superintendent of Bradstreet Company in this city, before the luncheon of tha Electric Club at Hotel Oakland today. He aid: "At thla time there is a danger that in the blind desire to eliminate overhead, the vital essentials of busl-nesa be attacked. It la generally conceded tha it is poor policy to economize on your advertising account, for example; as that la the source from which future business will spring. In a sense the duller your business is, the more it needs advertising, yet In many instances we find a paring down in this particular and a superficial thereby-shown on the booka, which time ay show to have been an actual loss to the business. Thla is a period when everyone must resolve 10 proauce more.

Not only resolve, but do it." CARE TS CREDITS. Care in granting credit was urged by the speaker. He said: "Greater cars must be used in the granting of credits. Credit men should know the characteristics of character and Intelligence existing, relative to the size of the credit sought. Investigation should also be made as to the same characteristic existing with cne'a own creditors, or If Marriage Is Failure Figures Do Not Show It SAN JOSE, Aug.

22. Seeking an answer to the question "Is Marriage a Failure," an enterprising young re-Porter today delved into the records on file in the office of County Clerk Henry A. Pflster, comparing the numbers of legal separations and divorces with the marriage licenses recorded during the past two years. The investigation showed that from January 1, 1921, up to today, a total of 123 interlocutory divorces and 152 final decrees granted by various judges, the net increase over the same period in 1920 being CI legal separations. In 1920, from January 1 to August 22, 91 interlocutory and 123 final divorce decrees were issued.

A comparison of the marriage license records for the same periods of 1920 and 1921 disclosed the fact that in 1920 there were 908 licenses issued, while from January 1 to the present time of this year 92 licenses were issued by the county clerk's office. Although the number of divorces granted showed a larger percentage than the number of marriage licenses issued, it is not believed that marriage In this county or state is a failure, for undoubtedly many of those who obtained divorces in 'this county secured their marriage licenses in other states or counties. Tracy Turns a Profit on Its Water System TRACT, Aug. 22. Aa a money-making institution the munictpal water works continues to demon strate itself, the-annual report show ing a net gross of $4005.

The total gross income was $10,974, with an operating expense of $5020. Maintenance for the year amounted to $1949 and capital extension to $2342. Out of the net must be figured clerical help, depreciation and interest, as well as sinking fund, but the actual profit Is considerable. The city has decided to add to its street lighting system by putting in larger lights in many places and installing lights where none now are to be found. In all, the candle power will be tripled.

The total cost will be $2 60 a month, with six per cent surcharge added. The city trustees will meet Mon-day as a board of equalization. around the statewide circle with the Bank of Italy." A shipping scene at OaklandCohere four tranches of this bank are located. Capital and 'Surplus 36 Banking Offices in 28 Caornta Cities. Member Federal Reserve System.

Ask or write for out interesting booklet "Banking bv Mail-'' ACROSS Webster Trestle May Supply Need of Bay Farm Islanders. There are too many bridge across the Oakland estuary. At least one of them should be removed. This was a declaration of Chairman W. J.

Hamilton at the meeting of the board of supervisor today following immediate atepa be taken to repair or reconstruct the recently damaged Bay Farm Island bridge. This assertion was approved by virtually everytjspeaker. Following a discussion of Bthe situation Hamil ton announced the bridge committee of the supervisors will meet with the officials of the Alameda ChamDer or and Alameda city man ager, C. K. Htckok, to discuss the entire problem and determine upon what bridge should be eliminated.

Hamilton said that as ihe Webster street bridge must be removed anyway, at the behest of the war department, that structure mignt De transferred to take of the present Bay Farm Island bridge and thus save a large Bum to the tax payers. It was stated that a new bridge would cost about $25,000, although the Webster street bridge cost much more and would provide a much better thoroughfare for traffic than a new one for $25,000 would. The of the old bridge. It waa de clared, would cost almost as mucn, WIUL PROBE COST. The Park street.

bridge was mentioned as ttie possible choice for elimination, though no decision waa reached. Pending the meeting with the Alameda men, the Deputy County Surveyor will Investigate the cost of a new structure; as compared with the cost of repairs, aa well as the cost of a temporary trestle. It was stated such a trestle would hold up traffic along the estuary. Posey was instructed to ascertain whether or not the war department would permit the erection of a trestle. Carl Strom, president of the Alameda Chamber Of Commerce: W.

Locke, Alameda city attorney; City Manager C. E. Hickok, E. B. Stone and otheVs addressed the board.

SuDervisor R. C. Staats of Berkeley declared his section of the county is willing to do its share feu. county welfare, but is tired for paying taxes for bridges, none of which lead directly to Berkeley. He also men tioned the emergency nospitai ana other things it helps to.

pay fo without receiving direct benefit. He said Berkeley might form a city and county of its own. 11 BIDS -Eleven bids were received fqy constructing the overhead crosslHfi over the Southern Pacino tracks at Aita-mont. As the bids were made on the unit plan ihey were referred to County) Surveyor V. A.

Haviland for the figuring of totals. It was indicated that the West Coast Construction Company is low with a bid roughly estimated at slightly more than $22,000. Other bids ran as high as $25,000. -7 R. H.

Chamberlain Jr. resigned as assistant secretary of the board of freeholders, to take effect today, the work of the board having been completed. He has been receiving a salary of a month. The California Co-operative Canneries sent a communication asking that the macadam road between Sunol, Pleasanton and Livermore be repaired. It was claimed loose gravel had been piled in ridges a foot high and that an automobile overturned recently in turning one of them.

The matter was referred to Supervisor D. J. Murphy. ITALIAN" Wis SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22.

Italy paid homage to the American dead vesterday wlien General Pletro Bag-dolio, commander-in-chief of the Italian army, placed a wreath of magnolia leaves at the base of Victory monument In the civic center. Military ceremonies attended the Impressive ceremony. "Italy, who fought with an army of 5 000,000 men, of whom were killed and 700,000 of whom were wounded, renders homage to the American dead. In the name of the Italian government and nation, 1 place this wreath, declared General Ragrlolio. "The blood shed by our two nations has welded together a frlertd- uliln that canr.ot be severed," he paid.

"America understands the spirit of modern Italy. I ask you to accept the gratitude of the Italian people and myself." Admiration for the part the Italian soldier plaved In the world war was expressed bv Colonel R. H. Noble, representing Major-General William H. Wright, commanding officer of the Ninth Corps area.

"They stemmed tho tide of the on-rushing enemy, upholding the honor of Italy and its allies. Theirs was the most glorious victory." he declared, "In the name of the American army I voice our warmest "feelings for all our allies, but especially to General Bagdoll and the Italian army. In our victory we owe them great debt." Brief addresses were made by W. H. Nanry, vice-'comniander, Poatvl, American Legion; V.

F. Jletti, consul commander- of Italy in San Fran cisco; and Conunanclant James at. Doyle, able to the commanaant or the Twelfth Nval Attached tn the Italian general's party were: uoionei uomenu-g chief of staff; Carlo Huntington, Aide-de-camp, Interpreter; and Captain William Dicks, who who has been appointed personal aide during General Hagdollo's visit here. At the Presidio tomorrow night a dinner wHljbe Riven In honor of the commander of the Italian army. DVr.tl HVNTl'R KILIiS MAX.

EUGENE. Aug. 23. Otla Pitney. 30.

of Junction City, was shot and killed yesterday by It. Mi McKeen, of Alvadorc, while the two were hunting deer In the mountains, 30- miles west of thla city, McKeen said he mistook Pit-ncy for a dear. BRIDG STUARYMAYB 1VED 00 Ml AMERI CAN DEAD PLEAOFBURGLAR Scarcity of Jobs Presented Aa Reason For Miner Taking Taking Up Crime HAYWARD, Aug. 22. Because ne work was left to him but burglary, Frank Demyno, a miner, testified today before Judge Wise that he had i made a collection of jewelry and other people's valuables to pay for rr.edicail treatment." "Demyno waa arrested by Marshal Fred Schilling-on the night of August 11 as he was robbing the home Emma Kuney In the Orchard avenue tract.

Schilling fired a shot at Demyno before he was captured. The preliminary hearing was held this morning. "The Oentleman Burglar of San Jose" Is expected to be foundSln the person of Demyno. Because he could not work at other trades following a nervous breakdown of a few months ago, the man told on the stand today how he entered the only line which Waa left open to him when he was obliged to get money for medicine. Judge Wise advised the prisoner that it was not necessary for him to tell his complete story at the arraignment.

overlooked the advice. He was held over to the Superior Court. San Jose Hears Talk on Colored Relationship SAIT JOSE, Aug. 23. Mrs, Howard C.

Branch last evening addressed an audience at the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church which crowded the structure to Its capacity. Mrs. Branch, is accompanied by Booker T. Washington, and several others on a speaker tour of the Pacific coast, seeking a better understanding between the white pea-pie and the colored people. Mrs.

Branch's address last night started by outlining a little -of the history of the American colored race. The last of her address was taken up with her own ideas of the so.j-tion of the problem, together with a plea for better and more intelligent understanding between black and whites. Judge To Dismiss Frank Smith Case Police Judge Tyrrell intimated this morning, after both the prosecution and the defense in the case of Frank M. Smith, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, had been rested, that he would dismiss the charge Wednesday. Tyrrell said the prosecution had failed to ehmr that tho was secured under false pretense, Smith, 24 years old, was arrested on4 complaint of P.

M. Carukih, a bond broker. Smith was employed in the Oakland office as manager of tho sales fdrce. In the complaint he is alleged to have opened an account In the Oakland Central National Bank under the name of the firm. Carultin contended that he did not give Smith the power to do so.

The complaint also alleged that he drew a check on the bank for $173.50 Oon the account which he had opened. Niles Guild to Send Clothing to Europe NILES, Aug. 22. The Ladies' Guild of Niles Congregational church request local women who can contribute articles of clothing, such aa shoes and wearing apparal for the destitute of Europe, to leave them at the guild's rooms at the Congregational church Wednesday after, noon. August 81.

banking lllk Streat Expressing belief that a study of the methods employed by the city in selecting its employees would be of benefit to business men, Commls sioner Frank Colbourn spoke on the Subject of Civil Service today at the weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Oakland. Concerning governmental condl tions that prevailed In Oakland in other days, Colbourn said that some times city employees would come down to work in the morning late and remain an hour or so, after which they would go home. He told of one case where a city employee worked as a professional baseball player in Honolulu, staying there for one month and drawing pay from the city of Oakland as a city employee. Concerning graft; Colponrn'saiar- "Let me assure you, gentlemen, that if ever I catch a man grafting under me. his head goes into the basket." The speaker traced the history of civil servico from the year 1871, when the federal government passed a law, known as the First Civil Service Act, under which the President was authorized to prescribe a set of rules for admission of persons Into the civil service, "This was known as civil- service reform," said the speaker, "and it was brought about to help correct a vicious practice of selling appointive Jobs to the, highest bidder for political pay or "Of course, civil service is not a cure-all for the evils that permeate public office, but it is undoubtedly a step forward in bettor -government.

SIMPLY AFTER JOII. "You have no idea how beset an elective official is with people looking for political I have one case in mind now where I thought a certain political supporter of mine was in my camp solely because he thought 1 was the best fitted iniyi for the office I was seeking. I now find, however, that this is not the case and that he is simply after a nice, easy, good-paying Job. The general advantages of civil Rprviee in tha mibllc service are first, It retains In office experienced employees who have been tested out for their fitness for the work they are to perform; second, it relieves the elected official of being harassed and annoyed by political job chasers, and third, it guarantees to the pub- Chiropractor With Blare SAN JOSE. Aug.

22. L. D. Treseder, president of the Canta Clara County Chiropractor association, spent a quiet day in his cell in the county jail yesterday. He will spend 49 other similarly quiet days in the same place before the BO-dnv term to which he was sentenced b'y Judge J.

R. Welch is completed. Treseder took tip his abode behind county bars1 Saturday afternoon at 4 A band headedd a long procession of automobiles blaring the appropriate strains of "I May Be Gone a "Long Long Time," "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All here," "I Don't Know Where I'm Going," and "We'll. Meet You When the Leaves Begin to Fall," and bearing Treseder to his cell. Other- local chiropractors marshaled a string of automobiles for the parade and banners with various sentiments regarding the tight being made by the chiropractors were prominently displayed.

Masses of flowers which livaledJ in- prolusion ana Drimanee a pop-ular" funeral, were massed about the Japanese Who Complain, Not Legally Here TURLOCK, Aug7 22. Assertion is made that the Japanese, whose name appears In the complaint charging kidnaping asainst halt a dozen local men. alleged to have'" been involved in the recant of Jap workers from the melon fields of this district, have disappeared. Doubt is freely expressed that he will ever appear to press-the charges. But more startling Is the report going about that a.

number of the Japanese, who figured in the raid- are llleRally in this 'country, having been smmiKled in from Mexico. Some of thorn, accordaiK to crowing rumor, have already left this dis-trict, fearing apprehension and deportation IC they come into court. Newark Helps Niles To Buy Fire Engine S'EWARK, Aug. 22. In order to hi'lp raise the money for the purchasing of a hew fire engine, the Niles Chamber of Commerce unanimously decided to accept L.

Kuschin's proposition of 'putting on the play entitled "Civil service," for the benefit of the Niles fire department. Thin play lias been presented twice In Newark within the last two months and has cleared in the neighborhood uf $400, and it is conceded as one of the best plays ever presented in the township- It is predicted that quite a number of Newark people will be on hand to witness it for the third time, which should be ample proof that the play is an exceptionally good one. TwotAre Killed in Tulare Auto Wreck KKKHNO, Mr. and Mrs. K.

Mclrwin. from Jong tlearh, were killed at 4 o'clock yesterday morning, when an automobile which they ''were riding collided withVi Southern Pacific passenger 'train, fewr miles, sout'li of Tulare, v. r. cian, urir son-in-law, jumped of tho wreckage, ea-'ttpi'rig -tnjury. WHY PAY MORE? DENTISTRY in 53-k.

nnwN i hhiih.i kkk DR. J. W. WfLSH- Vmihmm Dentin) 1444 San Pablo Ave. Oprm KTenlnca Riamlaatloa Frrt I nt employees.

He discussed the meas uring of service and stated that his system of efficiency marking was a stop in the right direction 'and aoes undoubtedly furnish a certain check upon the employees. "After all," ha declared, "tha efficiency of the individual working under any official materially ae- pends upon tha efficiency of tha official in and unless you p4ace competent officials in office you will not have mucn emciency in the public service. "When this city adopted Its civil service system, the charter spread its protective arm afound practically all the non-elcctlve employees In the city service, and this automatically aave them civil service standing without examination. The civil service, commission was therefore confronted with a heterogeneous Jot of omnlovecs under various lines, riiitiMi and salaries, which required a atudv and readjustment to make a working service out oi it SYSTEM IS SClEJVl'Lr iu. "After much study a classification nf fhn service was adopted, similar to that existing at that time in -m Mrn.

Definite titles, auuca uu aries for the different posltionsWere fixed and a method of promotion in the service was provided." The sneaker also stated mat, in tv nubile. Rervice. it has been found that the responsibility of hiring and firing city employees cannot oe trusted to the average elected or-flcial, as he Is beset by thousands of people with all sorts of political pressure. Raid Colbourn In conclusion: "I think you business men coirtd learn something from a stuay "i me method employed by this city In selecting its employees, and I hope to see the day when ellgibles secured by the civil service method will be given a standing In the community, which will entitle them to favorable consideration should they seek positions outside the public service. It I were In business and needed help I would avail myself of the civil servico ellgibles, because the system, as It now stands, provides a more scientific system of selecting employees than In force in private business." Begins Term of Trumpets receiving room of the Jail.

Forcing his way through a. large throng which assembled about the doors, Treseder was booked and led away. The crowd seemed to be divided In Its sentiments, Borne cheering Treseder as a "martyr," others being Inclined to laugh at him. Prisoners on the upper floor of.the jail looked on' remarking that their advent to county hospitality had been attended by no such Yesterday and today Treseder put on a very fair imitation of the well known Mian Rehe Daniels in her celebrated "Ten Days in a More friends than could be accom modated called, and candy, fruits and more flowers filled his cell. Other inmates reaped the benefit of a con siderable oversupply of goodies.

Treseder was sentenced to pay a fine of $100 or spend 60 days in jail for practicing medicine without a license. He chose- to serve the Jail term as a protest -against alleged disci imination against his brother chiropractors. Big Estates Ask Refund of Taxes Inheritance FAIRFIELD. Aug. 22 Heirs two large estates are asking for a refund of inheritance taxes paid Into the state treasury, one alleging an erroneous assessment on federal 'ax and the other alleging an over-assessment by virtue of misstating the relationship of an heir to the decedent.

The heirs of the estate of R. D. Robbins, late millionaire af Suisun, have petitioned the court for an order returning to them $16,650, which they have paid as Jart of $218,168, total Inheritance tax on the estate. The petitioners allege that they paid the Vnited States government a large tax and when yie inheritance tax for tlfr state was levied it included the tax due -the United States government, which should not have been assessed. Hugh Moon, Sarah Moon and William Hunter, heirs and legatees under the will of Margaret Mathews, late resident of Vallejo, have petitioned the court for a rebate of inheritance tax paid the state, alleging that In computing the tax the relationship of the petitioners was placed in a more disfant tie to decedent than was actually true, alleging that being of a closer relationship they were entitled to a 'greater exemption from payment of tax.

The two petitions will be heard on tho 29th of August. Popular Priest Is Awarded A Mission VEWMAN, Aug. 22. -Rev. Father John Marztcgul, rector of the New man parish, which includes the Catholic churches at Patterson.

Gustfne, Landing and Stevlnson, has been promoted to the Mission church at Los lie is popular with all denominations In this district and his departure is keenly regret ted. Father K. Mego, In charge of the church 'Br Patterson, now becomes the acting head of the' partshwhlle Father Itlpero, annsl8tant, becomes Father Dingo's successor at is JfipowfJED. HOOD UIVKR. Aug.

22. Fdward Llndgren. SO, Qdell, rancher, was drowned In the Columbia river near Wyeth, Ore yesterday. He sank while In swlth-tiiing. The body was recovered shortly afterward.

PSYCHOLOGY CAMPAIGN lira? rry'1retnr Harry Gas at f'lTlr Aneitoram Opera Houm taaigal H. uh)rrt, oarrntralloa Ike Ky." Mr. alaa Ireierra San. Rndolph Coffee I To Congregation of Temple XjSinaL Welcomed to the city as rabbi of the largest aynagogue, on the twenty-fifth anniversary almost to a day whea he left Oakland for New York to take up his studies for the ministry. Rabbi Rudolph Coffee pledged co-operation-and-aid-to-Jew and non-Jew alike In an address last night in Temple Sinai.

The Temple Sisterhood, the largest organization of its kind on the Paclflc Coast, with a membership of 370, were hostesses at a reception which welcomed their new spiritual leader to the congregation of which he was a member as a boy. Leaders of Jewish thought about the bay were in attendance. Irving: Kahn, vice-president of the Congregation, outlined the large task which the people engaged in when they raised the $60,000 incumbrance Twenty-eighth and Webster street property in the short space of three weeks. Its accomplishment was offered as a substantial welcome te the new Rabbi. Mrs.

M. M. Collat on behalf of the Sisterhood, pledged the support of a temple clerk to act as private secretary to Rabbi Coffee by way of practical welcome. Organizations already forme to render co-operation in religious services and other forms of synagogue work were presented Kabbl Coffee by J. Harold t-- Miss Mary Blum, nationally known writer of Jewish Life, who is spending a few days in California, made a brief address.

'Tribute to Rabbi Coffee was of fered by Rabbi Herman Lissauer, colleague of the Oakland man in his student days in New York. He commented upon the sincerity of his friend, who would resent all favor and urged co-operation in all his undertakings. "I shall preach Judaism to Jew and declared Dr. Coffee in response to the" welcome and outlining his policies. "This temple will be open to all of liberil mind.

I will ask no favor beyond doping fof the co-operation in' all endeavors. This pulpit must be free to speak God's truth as I see it. "I am opposed to poverty and believe that social service is the keynote largely of modern religion," he asserted. Dr. Coffee gave homage to' his father, a pioneer of the city, and his mother.

Two brothers and two sisters were in attendance at the reception. They are Harry Coffee, 1-Vesm; Jesse Coffee, Stockton; Mrs. Harry Spiro and Mrs. Henry New-burgh, both of San Francisco. A musical program was rendered.

READ BIBLE FOR LITERARY STYLE, SAYS PROFESSOR BERKKLEY, Aug. 22. Study the Bible as a means of improving the English of the present generation Is urged by Professor Charles Mills Gayley, head of the English department at the university. 'The low standard of English Composition so obvious today Is due to the neglect of Bible read ing, says the professor. "If peo- pie read the Bible more thay would assimilate Bible English and i would punctuate, spell and con- struct sentences much more easilv.

The study of the Bible should be incorporated the public echoo! curriculum on an equal footing with the teaching of the Greek and Roman epics. The Bible is not one book but, the Hebrew library of literature'. It is a part of our literary heritage, and before students can properly comprehend and appreciate the imageries of modern writings they must know the Bible." Sorority House Is Robbed of Eatables BERKELEY, Aug. 22 Thirty ars of fruit snd a sack of potatoes were stole.i from the Kappa Phlt Alpha Sorority, 2616 Chanmng way, last night. Three men were seen leaving the building.

PLACES Either an ELECTRIC WASHER OR THE 'MM pf SUCTIO SWEEPER IN TOUR MOME-' Balanre on 'Easy Term Phone Oakland 22 lor a FREE Armonjtralion- wilbout obligation 11 NOTK Daily dem-onstratlon of the Hoover st our Washington street entrance. (hi 14th. and Washington 5 ABC I i aTIgh'lIhg Ir6mthe train a Ihe Chestnut station. Backstrom had come In from Oak land on the Southern Pacific dinkey. As he walkei down the steps of the cars he accidentally stepped on the foot of the man ahead.

Words followed and then the two separated, according ta the sfory told the police by Backstrom. He turned east on Enclnal avenue and was Just making the turn inxo Chestnut street when he heard someone running up behind him. Then felt himself struck between the' shoulders arid felt thej knife. He turned quickly and saw the man with whom he had quarrs'ed running away. The stabbcr is described as being about 25 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches tall, dtrk complexioned, evi- dentally an Italian, and dressed in dark working clothes.

The ark Mt. View, owned by Husrh Weir, living in an ark at Peach and filmore streets, was robbed last night of electrical supplies and fixings, valued at $100. Ihe raid, according to witnesses. was made in two row boats by three men. When they discovered they were being watched thev hasHlv Jumped into their boats, which had been loaded quite heavily with loot.

and rowed iway. the two boats heading, in different directions. Interest In the Eastbay Manufac- urers' Exhibition, to be held in this ity early in October, has spread up and down the state. Today there is in Oakland a group of San Diego boosters who are working on the plans for a similar manufacturers' exhibit to be staged in the southern city late In the fall. These San Diego men are making a survey of the Eastbay manufacturing Held and taking notes on the management, of the local industrial exposition which Is being held -under the auspices of the Associated Manufacturers of the.

Eastbay Cities. Already members of the executive committee of the Eastbay Manufac turers organization, are swamped with duties of their offices. George Hammer, chairman, said this morning that he had made up his. mind to spend the busiest days he had ever experienced, during the next few weeks. B.

L. York, secretary of the committee in Charge of the industrial exposition, has also assumed hta duties with a smile und made up his mind to make this exhibit the greatest thing of Its kind ever staged In' California. A J. Mount, well known Oakland banker, who has been named trustee of the exposition, pointed out to a group of prominent men this morhlhg, that with approximately half -of the show space already re-berved by Eastbay manufacturers and with only a small percentage of (he 1400 Eastbay manufacturers callec- on up to this time, it looked as it the show would be of greater Import to this community than even the committee In charge had previously realized. Chairman (ieorge Hammer, president of the Hammer-Hray company, has announced the names of those on the executive committee and he claims one of the most representative groups of men who have ever been gathered together to work on a public enterprise in this section.

There is J. R. Millar, general manager of the California Cotton Mills company; Roland L. Oliver, general manager of the California Cap company of Richmond; Curtis- Wright, president of the Pacific Red Kprlng company of Berkeley; Oliver S. Or-rlck, president of the California Paint company; J.

W. Phillips, general manager of the Cold Medal Waterproofing company; (Ieorge A. Arm's, president of the Moorfe Shipbuilding company; A. H. Irving, superintendent of the Parafline Paint company; Major E.

A. Hey of the California Conserving company of Huyward; Charles dross, president of the Marchant Calculator company; fleorge A. Dow, president of the Dow Pump Works of Alameda, and A. J. Mount, trustee.

The exhibits are to bo. shown In a huge tent nt Idora Park, and H. L. York, secretary of the Committee in charge, is giving practically his en-fcre time to the exposition, which ho and tho other committee members claim will eclipse any Industrial show ever undertaken on the Pacini! coast. Woman Asks Police" To Locate Lost Boy BERKELEY, Aug.

22. Thinking that her invoiced husband, residing In Berkeley, may have spirited their 12-year-old tun, M. Pnyson Vore, away from her home at Camp Meeker, Sonoma county, Mrs. Elizabeth writer. Iuih iiskel the jiollce to, aid In locating the hoy.

Mra Vore declares in letter that the boy dlsippeared into tho night "without being properly cluil, leaving all ef his best clothes at home, without breakfast and without food and money. Merced Hospital Believed Assured MERCED. Aug. 22. When tho hospital committee meets tomorrow for luncheon, it is confidently be lieved that the remainder of the $1600 required, will have been sc.

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