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SUNDAY DaMantr Ctib unt August zi, 10:2. uw QuaaMtj amid Mr Valine a hoi fc I I I I HI! HI I IIIIMWIIMII I I I (Contributed by Oakland Pioneers No. 94) SOME ANECDOTES OF EARLY-DAY "LAWYERS Bv los. B. de las Casas set man, stacky, with full, WT w- FOOTE and W' A.

A. Moore, two or 0 the most eminent at- fnrnpVA fif tho local bat: eru at YD 1V "'J one time pitted again fath. A Special Showing of Wonderful Values in Monday, a Special Event for Dressmakers and Home Sewers Hih-Grade Coats black beard that looKea liKe an aggregation of electrified tules; he had eyes that looked like green acid; when he breathed it sounded like a barrage, and aa soon as he met an opponent In court, he began to put mortal fear into his antagonist. Here is a story which is told of him: One day. Judge Tyler and Jtobert Y.

Ilayne were on oppo-tites of a case in the Police Court. During the proceedings, Tyler became angered and blurted out to Hayne, "If I had you outside the court room, I'd give you a good thrashing." Mr. Hayne was a very small man. and apparently only a match for a small boy, but he was a Southerner and game to the core. Hayne replied by saying, "Well; let's go out," and out they went My Wend Welles, tells the story, followed out Wsee what would happen.

WheMiey were outside, quickly stuck a piece of artillery up to Tyler's nose, at the same time asking, "What are you going to do, Judge?" The Judge waH so Martled that he didn't move. With a- twist of which indicated a terrific mental struggle, he snorted out, "I ain't' going to do a' thing. Let's go back to court." Fall Sffl Advance Showing of is PARLQRSTO GO ON Coats that boldly demonstrate the newest style ideas. Full cut, superbly tailored and lined made in the favored shades of the newest fabrics that include marvella, gerona, fashona, veldyne and normandy also some straight line capes with caracul collars in styles particularly adapted to the miss and smaller woman. Some have large collars of beaver, squirrel or wolf; others are plain.

ther in the trial ot a cse' l-? tore the late Judge W. E. Greene. FooU represented the and tt course Ioorei amteispa for the defendant ilpM order to make out his introducing certain papers as xhibits, and these were tailing on his opponent's case prtty hard so much so 'that Mc-pre was becoming, at least for the time being, quite "sroRKy." It looked as if Bluore was in for a "legal jag," when suddenly, in exasperation, he fired this at Billy:" "Have you any more exhibits you wan to introduce to this "No" raid Billy, "unless it is your client." The late Billy Donovan, an attorney who practiced here for everal years, told me a good one on one c' our present Superior Judges. Billy was at Seventh and Broadway, where several lawyers then had offices, with the late Tom Oarrity, who wan a clever, brilliant, skillful lawyer.

One day the Judge above referred to, Whom we will call was trying to prove, In 8r will case on trial before Judge Greene, that the maker of the will was erazy, or mentally, non compos mentis. Steeple put on the ttand several medical witnesses and, after putting a hypothetical question to each of them, asked, "Would you say that the de-eeased was Insane?" end each Witness would of course answer according to his opinion, Tom happened to be sitting opposing counsel, who was cross-ex-, amining one of these medical xperts, After listening attentively, Tom bent over and Whispered to the questioner, "Why don't you ask the witness ft he haaever read Thanntopsis?" Taking up the suggestion, the questioner asked the question, to which the witness returned an affirmative answer. Question-on "Well, what does he nay about menial diHeases?" Ceorge W. Tyler fierce, ferocious, uriousvftta once prose-' auting a man for arson down at our courthouse. He called, as a witness, our local, well-known Dr.

Woolsey for the purpose of combating the propsition that the defendant was insane. After putting a long, hypothetical Case to the doctor, Tyler asked him, "Would you say that the defendant was of Blind?" Replying. Dr. Wool.sey aid, "Well, considering the manner. In which the defendant has been bullyragged, I would ay that he ought to be crazy now." Up Jumped old Tyler, ai etraight as and sizzling like a aky-rocket, and shouted out, at the top of his voice, "If you Were outside the court room, Td call you a liar." Upon adjourn Together with Special Price Offerings A preliminary showing of the new silks that home sewers may have the benefit of an early ensemble' display, to expedite Fall sewing.

Sumptuous weaves charmingly responsive to fashion's whims. This season's creations take their theme from every land where color abounds; their designs from the creative minds of all nations. A fine aggregation of staple and fancy weaves. You are invited to come and Dass iudeement on the OUTING MM It is an established custom of this store to feature eacn season superior values in high-grade garments justlas soon as a sufficient quantity of them can be assembled from their makers. Monday we are ready with this season's offering of th higher-grade garments at a price considerably lower for equal values and Plans are nearlng completion for the annual outing under the combined auspices of Aloha Parlor No.

106, Native Daughters of the Golden West, and Athens Parlor No. 195, Native Sons of the Golden West, at Pinchurst, Sunday afternon and evening, September S. This affair for a number of yenrs has been a big event among the "natives" and their friends and, a special invitation has been iBKued to the general public to attend. The prograu will be featured with many events, including sports, games, munlp, dancing and an fresco luncheon. Special athletic contests for women and children as -17- new season creations and avail yourself of the sav ings on many specially priced items.

New Suits of the Better Kind well as for men and boys will be i held. There will be many hand some prizes. Included in" the committees of Aloha Parlor are Gladys Clancy, Helen Hlgglns, Marguerite I.anella, Hernice Corrlgan, Mildred Carlson, Hose Cohen, llulda Carlson and Marian Weslo, on the dance committee; Maud Mitchell, Alta Cunning, Alice I'owers and Elsie Nunes, games committee; Dr. V. Merrick, Ruth Forntilom, Elizabeth Haggard.

Tillle Kimble, Mildred Asher andl ment. Woolsey Flood arounu Blent, WUUlPCj riuuu mumiu, i rJiaituiui icucihiuh wuuumi- waiting" to be, impressed, but i tee. OtherH taking an active part Ttrrif 111a fratrpn IIHMm Tvlr mnrin nuick exit through $69.50 to $97.50 Developed on youthful lines of navy poiret, tricotine, and twfll cords. The tailleur suits in almost severe simplicity of line as decreed by Paris with the tight shoulder line and semi-fitted coat worn without a belt; others have braid or embroidery as embellishment but in all of them the beauty of the tailoring it the distinctive feature. Sizes 16 to 44.

Prices' $69.50 to $97.50 Other suits in mixtures and fall colorings are priced from $25 to $125. a a side door. Tyler was a heavy Hanley, Jennie Gannon, Clarissa Staples, Thelma Clancy, Rutn Mertz, A1yce Miller, Lucia Clancla-rulo, Lurine Goldsworthy, Edna West and Mary Duffy. Specially Priced Offerings 1 Featuring 35-inch Lingerie Tubing at $1.69 yard In the shades women want for undergarments. In plain and drop-stitch weaves and practical, too, for it is made so as nol to trouble you with "runs." 36-inch Chiffon Taffetas, $1.95 are outstanding values! Both plain and glace weaves for frocks, trimmings or the negligee yon've always wanted.

A chance, too, to secure at a special price the silk for the lamp shades you are making. News from Fashion Centers decrees crepes as one of the leading fabrics in Fashions plans for Fall. Here are new arrivals 40-INCH CREPE DE CHINE of the heavy quality wanted for street frocks Is in the' popular shades, including blacks, toast, caramel, navy, (J0 A canna, etc. Its price is, yard J)wuU HEAVY CANTON CREPE in navy, caramel and brown is in 40-inch width. You will like it for its fine quality and for its desirability 4 PA of price which is, yard TROUSSEAU CREPE has a fashion appeal for gerie because of its soft daintiness then, too, it is a washable fabric, 40 inches wide.

The colors are flesh, pink, ivory and orchid. (J0 CA Priced at, yard 40-INCH SANS GENE is of a heavier weave, is also washable and comes in ivory, flesh, pink fQ CA and orchid. Yard VtlaOU OPEN-VORK CREPE is a novelty weave you will like for 'some of your undergarments. You may have it in ivory, pink or orchid. d0 QC The price is, yard VOtVo 40-INCH.

SATIN CANTON The vogue has placed the satin cantons first among the crepes. This is of lustrous quality in black, navy and QP caramel. Priced at, yard vTCaO SATIN-FACED NIAGARA meets the need for a heavy fabric of silk-and-wool weave to be made up into the wrappy capes and other outer garments for Fall and Winter. 40 inches wide. In CA black, navy, brown and caramel at, vJ 40JKCH TOKIO CREPE is another serviceable silk- and-wool material of lustrous quality.

AC It is an unusual value at, $dd Women Voters to Open Year Sept. 8 Oakland Center of the California Civic League or Women Voters will hold, its Initial fall meeting Friday. Kentember 7. at Aahmes Temple in Why Have Gray Hair or Dandruff? Kourlshlne will restore your hair to original color whether black, brown or blond. Removes dandruff.

Prevents falling hair and promote Its growth. Cleanses the scalp. Harmless and pleasant to use. No longer It It necessary for you to have gray hair which handicaps you socially and In business. Nourishine -Second Floor, Capwells.

this city, 'Blanks Everett of the! illHimlifsr of Commerce will speaK on California Organizations." Rev. Ezra Alien Van Nuys, pastor of the Calvary Presbyterian church of San Francisco, formerly of Chicago is another Interesting speaker chosen. For two years Kev. Van Nuys was national secretary of Extra Values in Brassieres 59c An exceptional oacring of pink cotton mesh with elastic diaphragm belt. Sizes 32 to 44.

Pink Brocade Brassieres 79c 7 For medium and stoul figures. Very unusual values at so low a price. Second Floor, Capwells. I jr i list i- Nourish In Is a real tonic which feeds and nourishes the hair, thus restoring It to Its original vitality. It la used and endorsed by thous i nun's work, organizing 25 churches In the states, lie Inter became assistant pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian church of Chicago.

Ills subject will be "Investing and Inheritance" which will deal with narcotic control. A musical program will be an additional feature of the day. ands of men and women. As a dun draft remover alone It Is worth many times the price asked. One bottle usually Is effective.

Sold by all drug and department ft ores at tl.25 per bottle. Osgood's Drug Stores. Filgate's Drug Store, Xahn's Drug Dept. Capwell'J. San SYanclsco Sun Drug Hale's.

Advertisement If you see it In The TMBITNE tell them so. Monday on Display Our Own Importations of Fancy Linens Exquisitely made of fine all-linen fabric beautifully seal tit i i i A Great Value in Wash Satin $2.50 yard Of the famous "Cheney" brand, where lustrous quality is combined, with serviceability for this fabric launders beautifully. 40-inch French Crepe, $3.45 This season brings new weaves to its continued vogue for crepes and the newest is the smooth, flat weav which adapts itself to gracefully to the draped frocks. It 1 in black, of course, and all the vivid colorings. Two Other Specials in the Crepe Weaves are 40-INCH ALL-SILK CANTON of very heavy quality.

There are the blacks for street costume and many of the newer shades. J0 Splendid values at, r'J lopeu anu eyetei enioroiaerea French Chiffon Velvets $5.95 yard If you follow Paris you will want frock of velvet for she acclaims this fabric for both day and evening. This is of rich is 40 inches wide and is in the ever-desirable black and in colors. 36-INCH VELVETEEN is of rich texture, with fast pile and is in blacks, browns, navy and caramel. Priced at, Qt yard 6-in.

doilies 2Ht a. a Clay, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Street, Oakland We Are the Authorized Agents For The 12-iit. Joilieu 59 ea. 24-in, centerpieces. m.

36-in. centerpieres 86.95 ea. 45-in, centerpieces centerpieces 6xl2-in. doilies ,59 lOxl.vin. tray cloth.

a. 12xl8 in. Xfay cloth. .81.39 ea. 14x20-in.

tray $1.59 ea. 16x24-in. tray $1.98 ea 18x26-in. tray cloth. ea.

18x36-in. scarf $2.95 ea 18x45-in. scarf $3.95 ea. 18x54-in. 13-pieee table set et 13-lnch table napkins $7.45 dz.

First Floor, Capwells CjflOU uree-Westin ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE of Alameda County Extremely New A re 40-INCH CREPE DE CHINE-This we have in variety of twenty-five shade from which to select Those for lingerie are of particular interest ivory, flesh, orchid and (Jjl AC pink. Greatly underpriced to, yard Extra Values in- "Illuminated" Blouse Patterns Si' Hill: $7.50 Oriental Rugi lirrw-; The unique among Oriental Rugs is not easy to find and that is the reason our tion meets with so great favor. We'll venture to say that we have the rug you have in mind priced much lower than you had hoped for. French Metal Brocades Our Onn Imporlaliens $4.50 to $25 a yard Specially priced are (Above) Closed a Desk. (Right) Open a Sewing Machine BOKHARA RUGS-Size 8x7, 5x3, (tC7 AA regularly 75, for PJIUU Most fascinating patterns, in which Oriental colorings prevail, printed on heavy quality silk crepe and with such originality of design that no two show the same colorings and pattern.

The entire blouse in one piece of silk but there are dotted linea to guide in the cutting and the process of making ia quite simple. Other Novelties are Necktie Silks at 1 .50 ano! $3.50 yd. Of heavy quality all-silk and there are 100 handsome patterns from which to select. Most attractive," too, as trimmings and vestings. 20-INCH EMBOSSED BARONET Is quite "the thing" for trimming and for work.

In black, regularly $325, for $265.00 $265.00 CHINESE RUGS Size 9x12, regularly $325, for The Free coraeg in several attractive designs of wood to harmonize with your furniture. We also have a full and complete line of New White Rotary, Singer, Kew Home and the beautiful Eldreclge Console Cabinet just from the factory. PERSIAN MOSSOULS-Small sizes. (frn A 6.6x3.6, regularly $37.50. for ipOif.DU PERSIAN LILIHANS Very beautJ.

MfiC A A ful. Size 6.6x5, regularly $225, PERSIAN MAHALS Size 11.9x9, 01 7C AA regularly $265, for HANDSOME LARISTON RUGS with blue and rose predominating. Size 13.8x9.6, "tC7C A A Materials that breathe all the enchantment of the new evening gowns. The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver presage a season of richness and ele gance in gowns for. evening wear, In trimming or dress width they will be acclaimed by those who prefer to have their gowns Prices $4.50 to S25 yd.

first floor, t.nprrmUt tin uoun ana to.vu monthly places a machine regularly $975, for in your home. We make an allowance for 15M your aid (Third Floor, C.npweilai- brown, and navy and a special value at, tfJO A Oriental Rugs Repaired and Washed by Native Experts ThiriTlobri CupifeTTi 9.

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