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SUNDAY DafelanD Ctffiune NOVEMBER 27, 1921. 4A pounds. In Uvermore valley' 'are ni nn urn i the rude forts along the roadside aa well as at the stations. The deserted some of the finest fields of grain In 1 he State, the yield from a single URGED EAS ranches to be met with along the acre often being bushels. In this oia emigrant road," on tne souui side of the river, are fortified in the Eastbay Early History; Surprise to Old Timers HU.

I1LU0 WILL ELECT OFFICERS same manner. The fort waa gener county are fine quarries of granite and limestone, suitable for building purposes. Most of the brownstone used in Sao Francisco la obtained TO MAKE USE OF ally built of logs, covered on top and walled on the aide In the manner described. They are pierced with loop- here, San Francisco, according to the noiea on an aides, and afforded a safe protection against the Indiana. (Contributed by Oakland Pioneers, No.

62.) guide, had a population of 150.000. Han leandro had 00 inhabitants at KOTt following Inferential Informat They generally stood about 60 yards laid's population was 7000 and that tCllrt rtra llV the BUREAU ICENE 1 that time, while Lorenzo is described as "only a (lag station." The dodu. "Great Trans-continental Tourists' Ouide," published in New York in lation of Santa Clara at that time was J000. while that of Santa Crui was The Oakland Advertising Club will hold an election of directors In turn south room of the Hotel Oakland en Tuesday, December 6. The hours for voting will be from noon till 1:15 p.

m. Bvery voter must yta Davie Points Out Advantages of New Office Recently Opened in Oakland. In person. No proxies will bi allowed and no ballots sent by mall or otherwise will vntri i i an from the dwelling, from which an underground passage led to the fort. When attacked, they retreated to to their fortification, and there fought It out on that line." WOODCCT ILIiVSTRATIONS.

There are numerous woodcut Illustrations in the book. One of these Is a portrait of Leland Stanford, then president of the Central Pacific railroad of California. Among the scenes depicted In the Illustrations is a bird's-eye view of the plains, from the crossing of Loup Fork river, miles west of Omaha. The book included a list of stations on the Pacific railroad, cities and towns, U. S.

forts and camps, lakes, Mayor Pavle today started sending letters the officials of all the cities and Iran to find including Martinez, Pittsburg and Tracy, reminding them WOMKN OS Hiiircs. That women Juries are by no means a modern institution la shown by this extract from a passage devoted to the city of Laramie, Wyoming: "Laramie waa the first place In America, or the world, even, where a female Jury waa impaneled. Their first case was that of a Western desperado, and there waa no flinching from duty on the part of the 'weaker ex." Before bringing in their verdict they invoked the divine guidance while their nurses calmed tha rising generation by singing: 'Nice little baby, don't get lna fury, 'Cause mamma's gone to ait on the Suggestive of that pioneer period is a brief description of the town of Willow Island, in Nebraska: "Here may be seen a few board 1870, a copy of wnicn is now in ine possession of G. V. Kleinschmidt, chief cook at the Iroquois cafe.

Oakland. The book is de.scribed as "containing a full and authentic description of over R00 cities, towns, villages, stations, government forts and camps, mountains, lakes, rivers, sulphur, soda and hot springs, scenery, watering places, summer resorts," and telling "where to look for and hunt the buffalo, antelope, deer and other game; trout fishing, etc. In fact, to tell you what is worth seeing, where to see it, where to go, how to go and whom to stop with while passing over the Union Pacific Railroad, Central Pacific Railroad of California, their branches and connections by staee and water, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean." OAKIjAND IS lllSCniDED, Oakland is described as follows in tihe book: ''Th. t.irminnj nf li railrond situ State Asylum for the Deaf and Dtirnb. The name of the city is significant of its surroundings, It being situated in the midst of a grove of evergreen oaks.

One cannot determine the sUe of the city at a glance; he must ramble around among the oaks, orchards, parks and vineyards, which hido the city under their mantle. New views are to be met at every turn: now and attractive scenes will spring into view as your turn each corner of the wid clean, shady streets. "Muny of the merchant princes of Fan francisco have their homes here, the mild climate, the absence from the noise and bustle of a large city and'the lovely scenery attracting them. The parks and drives are the best in the valley, -and ate largely patronized." Here is what-the guide has to say about Alameda: "Population, about 1500. The town is surrounded by beautiful groves of oaks, similar to- those of Oakland, six (sic!) miles further.

The Encinal and. other fine parka have been laid out and improved. It In a favorite resort of picnic parties from San Francisco. is connected with the latter place by ferry. "This county is not for Its peculiarly rich and fertile soil.

Carrots prow three feet long, cherries three inches in circumference, pears weigh three pounds each, and in 1867 a University School, the Female College of the Pacific, the Oakland Military School, the Oakland Female Seminary arid the Convent of "Our Lady of the Sacred Heart." The University of California is now occupyi'n premises temporarily until its new builc'ing is finished, which is in course of erection at Berkeley, four miles distant Near the university is located the State Asylum for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind. It Is a massive stone building, three stories high, 300 feet above the bay, and commanding a very extensive view. Until the building of a pier at Oakland Point, the only harbor was at Pan Antonio Creek, the water to the westward of the city being quite shallow for a long distance from shore. Down the pier rolls the long train, directly out Into the bay, 2 '4 miles to the ferry boat, which conveys passengers over the water, three miloa to the city of San Francisco. This pier has a double track and also carriage way.

extending the whole length. There are three slips. The one to the north is 600 feet long and will accommodate the largest ships, the water being 2 feet in depth at low tide and 32 feet at ion 111 regie to our elt la earl dr 1 taken from "Crofutt' Transcontinental Too riat'i Gold," published la New i'ork in 1S72: Oakland la the fourth city in the state, its population being about 11,104, and rapidly The nansa of tha city is significant of its surroundings, as it la situated in an extensive grove of evergreen oaks, with orchards, parka, gardens and vineyards on every side. Nestling amidst this forest of perpetual green can be seen, peeping out here and there, the magnificent villa of the nabob, the substantial residence of the wealthy merchant and the neat and tasteful cottage of the well-to-do mechanic, who have been attracted here by Its grand scenery, mild climate and quiet surroundings, being free from dust, noise or the bustle of a large city. Oakland la lighted with gas, has broad, well-Paved streets.

Is abundantly supplied with water from a creek five miles distant, supports several horse railroads and three daily newspapers, the Transcript, News and Termini. Churches are numerous. Most of the secret orders are well repre- -sented. Public and private schools are ample. The higher educational institutions comprise the University of California, the State nounced.

Particular attention Is called to th fact that no member will be allowed to vote unless his club- dues are fully paid to December 81, 1921. This meeting will be the annual election meeting of the club and the election- returns will be announced Just prior to the adjournment of the meeting. Eighteen candidates have been nominated by the nominating committee and the names or aome other members were later added by rquest. From the tptai number nine are to be named as directors. valleys, springs, railroads, routes of travel, rivers, creeks and descriptions of various landmarks and points of that the automobile license nureau is lining established in Oakland, where they can get their licenses renewed this year.

These citizens." says the mayor, 'should come to Oakland to get their licenses renewed. It helps them and It helps Oakland." Tit letter save: "AS r. result of an organized effort tin the part rf myself as mayor of ttilm fitv ami trlih the hearty CO' interest along the route. MILL SITK WANTED. FRESNO, Nov.

2. Fresno county Chamber of Commerce has launched and log houses, with their sides 1 campaign -to raise $250,000. with pieroed with loopholes and walled up which to purchase a mill site for the operation of many of otjr civic and with turf, the roofs being covered ated on the east shore of the bay, and connected by ferry with Ran Francisco. Population. 7000.

It has several fine schools, churches, acade Sugar Pine Lumber Company. The company t) planning to construct a fifty-five mile railroad Into the Sier-raa to tap the vast pine resources with the same material, which reminds one of the savage, against whom these precautions were taken. high tjde. On each side of the slip Hre ejected large warehouses, one of them 600x52 feet, the other 600x52 feet, with tracks running through for the purpose of loading and discharging. (To lie Continued.) there.

It will spend $5,000,000 In the MANY Hl'UK FORTS. "From. here up the river the trav next two years with a monthly pay. mies, ana two newspapers. 1 ne, 1 ni-versity of the Pacific is located miles distant.

In Perkeley, near the motorists' organisations, ana or your chamber of commerce, the stiftte motor vehicle department has arranged for a complete branch office in Oakland. N'KW BT1I.DIXO. "This branch will be situated in a new building now being especially erected for that purpose at 1424 Harrison Just across the street from Hotel Oakland. This is an es beet was raised which weighed 200 eler will doubtless observe many of roll of ,268,000. Store opens at 8 a.

m. -Store closes at 6 p. 1 I sential and convenient situation for euch a branch, and the building will be completed and all facilities Initialled ready to serve the public at the opening of the next registration period. Every feature included in the main office at Sacramento will ALL. THAT Attention, BUSINESS WOMEN! So that jou may get in on this sale.

Upright's "will open at 8 a. m. Monday only. Use Washington St. door.

Other depls. open at 9 A. M. Tomorrow, Monday, and every day up until Christmas, Upright's mill remain open until 6 p. m.

Please shop before noon, if you can. THE NAMB IMPLIES be duplicated at the Oakland office, 13th and Vteshiflton, Oaklaad and an allotment of license plates lias already been made for this dis swfvf trict. "This means that the trip to San iYancisco and standing In line for Announces for tomorrow the greatest dress sale ever held in Oakland! many hours for an automobile II nfM cense number will be together with the necessity of mailing an application to Sacramento. The Oakland branch office will furnish a license immediately and should be a wonderful convenience to the entire I 1107 Worn Bay district. ASKS PCBLICATTOX.

einrsaiHi 'I would be pleased to have you publish this letter In the columns of your paper and. advise your many readers concerning the new office, so that they will be enabled to take ad vantage of this convenience. I this office can be of any assistance in fur nlshing further information to you or is Sii.is sunci. your readers, I will be glad to do loth anything possible. "With the hope that this new auto branch office In Oakland will be of service to every one in your territory, I am, "Very truly yours, "JOHN I DAVTE, "Mayor of the City of Oakland." JiTfl- for C.

Chimes to Ring street and Merrily During Week BERKELEY. Nov. 26. Following la the program to be played during the coming week on the Campanile ehimes by Chimes Master Henry Safford King: afternoon wear BUhDAY. W) Come.

Emmanuel tVenl Kmmaaael No. 1); Birth Han Manr a NoN Citr iHtutt- gardl; Aa With Uladnesa (lix; Itrtghmt and neat i nomine Mar); 1st eta' Boa' rauprun-e (Praetarious. OKDAt. WhB Manila Hilda Mi BW Mdaifea Tomial); TUe Spaciona Kinnanent (Oreauoa): How Wood' and Ureal ILronul: The Kins or ltb inomiiraa regit mei; l-fad (Uoire Oarmesl. iL'rOO Cheer, Bo IMackaj): Un Trail (RUiottli Holland' National Hymn: Iemrk'a Verdant Madowa 'ltr Ttree; caw You err (Tba Wlae Meni; Once in Koyal KiTid'a City (lrtT: All Mr Heart Manger); I Taiak Wbea I RrtA That are worth and would sell readily anywhere at 50 to 100 higher TUiSDAX.

Carm National it Rermrt: Tha Island: Man-lalar: The Vkr rf BraT. llVi Swfet Sons: 18t Nlaht (Kierulfi; JoaUta; Bellere M. 6:00 Sweet ind low (Barnbr): Canat Thou Karaber the star? Keening Star (schnmtnnt Guardian AntHi (Bcbunianai; Qfi winr of Hong (Memlelnobni. WiDHEBEAT. With a ad lUutid tOnldlcoril A-hunttng We will Go; HanHman; Song nt the Huntsman.

12:00 The Soldier; The Maid en'a Ijimnt; ng of Dedication; farewell; Home. Irtat Oils ilileel: la th Hour of Trial When Oar Heads are with Woe (Bedhead N. 47; Hei Me (Hoi Croat! Jeaua. the 'Very Thought THUKEDAT. TrtO Harret Song: Lord.

Row MamfnM iJtarnoTi: Pralac to Ond (I)1t: Cnme. Te Thankful Peoe's rat. Georse'i Wlndnnrl. li OO Bine Bel! of Scotland; Bonnie Iwon: Com In' -mm ine itye: unom Adair: at wnino ISablnl With Jny (HaTrtm; swig (VrJw. ell): Watchman's Snig (Grlr-gl; Sailor's S.nnr (Grieg).

(I y'lrrt (who is a woman!) 1 A FKIDAT. Bother Suite (Uriegl. 15:00 I Tonld sty Song (Manrerl; Wert Then (Mendel. Winn): Burning Tors (Schubert) I tite The Beethoeii). 6 00 Fastorale (Klrtei: Final HafdB-Klnj); Gyp.17 Rmirto (Hadn).

110 Down by the Bi It Garden rSahlni: 17. At this ad goes to pres (laXf. Friday) tnmty of th dresses aren't unpacked. We'd have to delay the tale were we to trait for artists to sketch and engravers to make illustrations direct from the dresses. So we've selected pictures that approximate if they don't duplicate the sale goods.

frth fmx; Cork lea amt Mtiskel; shale. Agra; Fnt Bone of Summer. 6:0" NW the Hav I Orer (Merrial); Nrw Thank We All (Nun flunket); 8tin of Hy Soul (llorsle); Abide Wita Me (BTeaUdej; 6i'fti the Light of P17 (Weber). The Kongo river of Afric pours Into the ocea.n a larger body of water than the Mississippi. Ww Dresses that are unanimously accorded Hy expert merchandisers the most "Brain extraordinary values offered by this store in its whole glorious value-giving history Mtotrrre to Amswcr ThL.

iThe Models The Materials aoroffc CuMi! I alLJT tim Straight-line Bloused Lowered waistline Coat-dresses Style-points worthy of note Mandarin tlecvet of contasimg Georgette, closely braided. Nev t3k-braid fringe, Slanning bead and metal girdles. Bead, embroidery, braid, fur-cloth and eabochon ornament trimming. Lace friHingt. Sleeves, floandngs, facings, pipings, girdles of stunningly contrasted colors and fabrics.

Effective corsage ornaments, etc. Toe many to describe. Crqffe'clc Chine Canton crepe Tricotine Poirel twill Velow Velceteen Draped styles Tunic effects Cape-back models ra crepe mi km1 111 Be at Upright's when department opens (8 a. m. Monday only)' Choose carefully as dresses cannot be exchanged.

No telephone orders Joa remeniber that In Mother joss Mlaa Muffet was very fond of rird and whey. She liked other Ctilngs, too. Listen: When Miss Muffet visited the food show she ate seven different kinds of breakfast food and gathered tea, pounds of sample packages. Then she stepped on the tree weighing mchJne and found that her weight had increased ten per cent; whereas, if she had eaten twice as much breakfajrt food the gain would have been eleven per cent. Can yon tell hftw much Mis Muffet weighed when she arrived at tha show 1 AmwW to Yesterday Paste.

The rebui represent BARROW STRAIT. 765 dresses at 1 0342 dresses at $15 We invite comparison see window display In the seasons best dark colon (blac, navy, brown, etc.) Give a dress for Christmas! Values thai simply cannot be compared rviih anything offered hy any other store! Creen Trading Stamps gben with dresses as on all other purchases'.