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1 1 1 1 i 1 if --it SUNDAY Milan Of Dune AUGUST 23, 1925 1 STBEETSflOLOW Li DRIVE FOR STATE SCHOOLS An Old Eastbay Dance MISS MURIEL OLOFSON. who is to dance at the Dons Fiesta as girls danced here when Oakland was a rancho. WITH OFFICIAL 15 OPENED DDT-DF-GEARADTl) HAYWARD, Aug. iof the campaign In southern county against various types Jot traffic law violations will fee devoted against truck and pleasure car drivers who throw their machines out of gear and coast down hills or grades at a rapid gait. According to Captain Lewie Eike ot the southern squad the practice is freely indulged in in this sec COASTERS RAPPED COLORS 0 FDOIilS SO SACKS OF HIGH GRADE SEIZED LIQUORSTORED PACIFIC GROVE, Aug.

22. Deputy District Attorney Argyll Campbell of Monterey yesterday visited the city, hall in Pacific Grove to ascertain how much liquor was stored in the building. He found 60 sacks of high grade liquors in City Clerk Johnson's Downstairs, in the sheriff's office, Campbell found two barrels of "high powered" stuff. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug ulthin 24 hours after Gertrude Shaw-Jones had filed-suit for divorce from Clifford W.

Jxines. in surance broker, she was given a decree today by Superior Judge George Cabanlss. According to the complaint, Jones enjoyed an in come of J10.000 annually. She testified that recently he had re mained away from home for long periods and had been Indifferent in his treatment of her. She was given the custody of the two chil dren.

The couple were married in Cloverdale, August 21, 1915. WIFE DIVORCES BROKER IN DAY tion, w--When a machine Is out of gearsf 1 SACRAMENTO. Aug. 22. Acting on behalf of his association, whose slogan is "A state park every hundred miles." Raymond H.

Tor-rey, field secretary of the national conference ort state parks, today left for the Humboldt Redwood Park' to start a survey of California forest reserves and recreation grounds. Torrey, who had a conference with State Forester M. B. Pratt before leaving, declared his organization is fostering the establishment of state-owned parks to supplant auto camps, for recreation purposes and as a means of furthering the preservation of wild life. The next annual convention of the national conference on parks will be held in California, Torrey said, and at that time a movement probably will be launched to ex tend the state park program.

SETTLEMENT THE TOPIC. "The Settlement of California and Its Bearing on American His tory," will be the subject of an address by Fletcher A. Cutler be- rore the California Historical society at a meeting to be held at the Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco. at noon Tuesday.

Cutler is grand president of the Native Sons of the Golden West. IB I 41 I ff 11 i ail a 111 MAS. JT if 111 VlS.v"V- 1ST fk I mi BERCOVICH'S AUGUST FUfflIT Fiesta Which Opens Thurs day to Set New Mark in Gorgeousness. Oakland's downtown streets are ar low- with the red, yellow and freen official colors of the Dons Of Pcralta, sponsors for the annual fiesta which opens next Thursday morning- with a. mammoth floral parade and comes to close Satur-Jay with a prand ball and the unique, colorful, joyous Mum-piers' parade of grotesques and Last night the fiesta lijihts were turned on for the first time.

And today the carnival spirit the spirit fun and play is abroad in Oakland and the Eastbay. During the week final arrangements were made for the various features- of the three days' and three nights' program. Here it is: THI RSITAY. Al ST 57. (Oprnlnir tin? 10:50 a.

Mammoth Flnral par ade, some decorated floats and vehicles and saddle horses in the line of march. 1 m. UK' Merrltt new necklace of lights turned on for th first time, together With the nests lights with their unique lantern effects and colorful pennants and flags. 7:35 p. m.

Electric fountain, gift of the Mutual Business club, is set In motion in center of the lake. Four giant dolphins will be arranged about the fountain and will pout water through a barrage of colored lights. 7:40 Band concert on' edge of lake, opposite Municipal Auditorium, with Paul Steindorff as leader. 1 p. ra.

Grand fireworks display over the lake. 12000 show, embracing everything worth while in pyrotechnics. 9 p. m. Musical and dancing pro-ft-am In the arena of the Oakland Municipal Auditorium, featuring Spanish minstrels with banjos-and guitars, solos, duets, quartettes, ensemble singers and fifty Spanish dancing girls in several unique offerings.

FRIDAY. ArGCHT 28. SM-ad dart p. m. Speed boat races on Lake Merrltt.

Presenting the millionaire sportsmen. Norman De Veau, Cliff Durant and George Newhall in th first heat of the motor boat championship. The lake will be cleared of mall craft to permit these motors of the sea to travel 50 miles an hour nd more over a triangular course close to shore. p. m.

Great Athletic opens In the arena of the Municipal Auditorium, featuring a night marathon around Lake Merrltt, opening and finishing in the arena, unique tumbling and athletic demonstrations of archery, fly casting, tennis and P. A. X. contests in basketball, volley ball, dashes and other events. The Seatest athletic ahow ever under-ken In the West.

IATIRDAV, AI GCST ZS. (CIcmIu dar p. m. Final motor boat races in Lake Merritt for the fiesta championship, to be an annual vent 2 p. m.

Rodeo, wild west show and round-up features, directed by ine prince 01 riaers ana bronco tasters, Hayford. known In the cattle country as "The Montana Kid," all- round champion, rider. "Black Demon." the horse that has never been ridden, ia one of the attractions. 7:30 p. m.

Mummers Parade of horribles and grotesques, the most and most fun-provoking spectacle of the entire fie-eta. under the direction of the American p. m. Grand ball at the Municipal Auditorium, finale of the festival of fun. JfOTABLE EVENT.

The Fiesta, of the Dons prom-lees to be a notable pre-festival event of the Diamond' Jubilee celebration across the bay. The floral parade, opening day event, according to Edgar M. Sanborn, chairman of the committee, will STARTING TOMORROW Never before during our entire 17 years in business have we offered such values in an August Sale. a dollar for furniture until you see these extraordinary Furniture Bargains. FTTTTh UK No matter what you see Bedroom Sets 128'50 Consists of large dresser, bowfoot bed and chifferobe in genuine American walnut, latest design, hand decorated.

Drawers are dovetailed back and front. Hardwood construction throughout. This set can also be had in silver tone gray, ivory or French walnut. 4-PIECE SET Consists of bowfoot bed, vanity, chifforobe and large dresser in genuine French walnut, gold line dust-proof construction. 1 65-00 FOWLS HOLD UP TRAFFIC TO FEED ONGRAINSHOWER HATWARD, Aug.

22. Grain took a decided drop In Hrfyward today, although the drop will in no wise eftect the economic and equilibrium of the nation, but may give a half dozen pigeons and even a few hens acute indigestion. The drop. was about 10 feet: from the top of a heavily-laden truck to the pavement at the corner of and Castro streets. Two large sacks broke open ahd the air literally rained grain.

A hurry-up call for the street cleaning department was pot sufficiently fast to forestall 'a charge of poultry and pigeons' toward the feast, and motorists were hard put to escape killing a few of the uncaring gourmands. Hawaii Retains State Quarantine BERKELET. Aug. 22. "The quarantine placed by Hawaii on California agricultural products and cattle will not be raised in the immediate future," says Dr.

H. P. Browning, territorial veterinarian of the Hawaiian? Islands. Dr. Browning has been visiting the University of California on his way home from the national convention of veterinarians at Portland, Oregon.

He "We believe there still is danger from California livestock and we. feel we cannot afford to take any chances. AVe have nothing to gaip and everything to risk, by lifting the quarantine at this time. There a demand from one or two California exporters that the rule be but the stockmen, business men and people of Hawaii generally, are strongly In favor of maintaining the quarantine, for the present time, at least." from Washington, D. C.

will be at Lazear school In place of Miss Blanche Rundqyist, kindergarten teacher who has gone to the capital. Miss Ethel R. Hlns of Mont-claire, New Jersey, 'ill teach at Jefferson school in the place of Miss Edna Brandenburg. Miss Ada Entwisle of Washington, D. exchanges with Miss Olga Hunter In the third and fourth grade work at Jefferson school.

Robert Seeley, shop teacher, comes from Newton. Massachur setts. In exchange with James-Boyd. He will teach at McCIymonds high school. DENTISTRY Dependable Dentistry Dependable Dentistry, means satisfactory dentistry in every eate exceptional high standard of quality with a 20-year reputation guarantee behind all methods.

Low fees that 'a saving from one-hird to one-half and "courteous service that makes you gladly recommend Dependable Dentistry. A FEW PRICES: Dependable Plates. Dependable Crowns $5 Doable TMekaeM Dependable Bridge Vork battee at aar Examination FREE PainleM Extraction v. 1 III MEDCRAFT READ TO ENROLL 51 Sixty-five Teachers Added; Four Exchange Instructors Here forYear. The complete organization for handling the big school registra.

tion Monday wasifinished yester day, and all is in readiness for the bells of 61 schools to call Oakland's vast Juvenile populace back from vacation. About 51.000 students are ex pected to enroll the first two weeks of school and 2000 more before the season end's. Sixtv-five terch- ers have been added making 1946. The organization has been extended, with 70,000 volumes in various schools. Lakevlew gets librarian for the first time.

Miss Martha Wilson. Roosevelt high school will haje a new librarian. Miss Grace Die, and Fremont will have Miss Margaret Clar, trans-fered from Alcsander Hamilton. Miss Surie Ohristenren lias been added to the library staff at Ham ilton. A nevr supervisor, Miss Leslie Smith of San Jose will conduct the home economics department.

One additional new principalship was created this year, Miss Sue L. Dunbar at Maxwell park There are, however, several changes in principals. Leo Taylor, formerly of Dewey school, succeeds Gul-ick, resigned at Lafayette school. Cleveland school will have a new principal in Albert Benson who succeeds Miss Kate Morris, retired. Benson is a graduate of the Chico Normal' and Stanford University and comes from the Dakota high school.

Dewey school will have Robert Wade Snyder for principal. He comes from Lindsey high school, Lindsey, California, and was recently supervisor of physical education in Alameda; He is a graduate of the University bf California. Four exchange teachers will be In Oakland this year from outside cities, taking the pdaces of Oakland teachers who have gone elsewhere for additional experience and training. Miss Louise Jaquette DEPENDABLE BRIDGEWORK TRUBYTE TEETH DO0TOMQRR0W BaS a I MuLKEYVfi.TTRESS East 1 2th St. 8 Factory fi Everything A bedroom.

8 spreads, jfrSP and wall 0 1 Reasonable The II 1 UUO is i ttlOneS Xyf xx 01 lows, IfiemiZ great and 0 Merritt 241 pSon 9 It will pay you to pjornnnmnnrnig5OAK aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaBaaaaaaaaBBaaaBBaBaBaBBaBaaaBBBaBajBaBBBBaaaaaBaaaaaaBBaBBBaaaaBBt IROOFUSSJL f0m room Grif.Fl FSSAWhy is an and mean It is completely out ui uuimui, vi tain Eike explains. Truck drivers, it appears, are particularly partial to this practice, according to tne officer. The offense will be listed as reckless driving and a schedule of fines or jail sentences for auto-ists found guilty of it will be pro-pored In this and other southern county courts. Roseville to Board Special Fete Train ROSEVILLE, Aug. 22.

A special train will leave Roseville Tuesday, September 8, for San Francisco, to accommodate the crowd planning to attend the Diamond Jubilee from here. Roseville will enter floats in the big parade. advertised do not spend For the Living Room Chesterfield Sets $97.50 3-piece Velour Chesterfield spring cushions over clipper edge. Choice pi a wide range of coverings. We have priced a high-grade to be sold also under-large line of Mohair Sets.

either by the piece sale. or set, cluring this Odd Dressers Hardwood Golden oak Large Plate Mirrors. Closing Out at $16-50 $18-50 $21-oo IN. CONTINUOUS POSf We believe this to be the best value ever offered in a'Slm-monds Bed. Good weight 40-1 b.

Cotton Llnter MATTRESS $6.50 here during this Our low This Name until wanted. FREE -MOTOR DELIVERY Within 100 Miles of Oakland jIE Mahogany ca Davenport I X'JU Tables aae.Haa.aa. 1 f5 Ij at 6th Ave. i service for the 1 Mattresses, daybedsi il 1 i beds. I HpHlt II prices 1 VUlb sectional Mulkey Mattresi I built from feathers.

Its per- i fectly sanitary, wonderfully i comfortable. convenient, ands i i life-lasting. If you have a i i feather bed or a few extra pll- i have a Mulkey Feather i i Mattress made It will mean a 'i i deal to you. Mattresses I i pillows re-modeled one- i i your te" visit this factory For the Dining Room Dining-room Sets $49.00 Consists of oblong or extension table and four chairs, in American walnut. Congoleum Genuine Gold Seal Guaranteed Cfcngoleum Rug Border.

Hardwood patterns. Here is one you really cannot afford to miss. 24-in. width. Reg.

65c 1 yard illv 36-in. width, a bbbj 1. Reg. 75c 0772 yard UNUSUAL RUG BARGAINS A Good Quality AXMINSTER 9x12 Rug $25-75 Md. heavy grade tOJjt seamless Axmln- 8x12 Heaviest grade seimless Axmln- jM' lster, 9x12 Seamless 75 Tapestry, 1 I 8x12 PRICES RAISMUG.

30th We Don't Sell to Furniture Stores We our own manufacturing and ypu buy direct from our San FrancUco factory or our factory branches located in Oakland, Los Angeles and Fresno. That's why you get high quality at low prices. Don't wait until the last minute to order. -4. 1 I.

ft ft i i ico with new ideas for dancing steps of the Spanish type. Her fifty dancing maidens will present two Spanish ballets, "Espana" and "Fada Blanquita." with. Miss Zollinger herself in the latter dano. Among the girls appearing under Miss Zwillings' direction, are Mildred Anderson. Helen Schuster.

Dorothy Schuster, Anita Kawal-kowskf. Ruth Engledow, Irene Thompson, Melba Field, "June Pauluccl, 'Amber Pauluccl, Delia La Montague, Betty Silveira. Shirley Gardner, Alice Wells. Mae Anderson, Rena Terrell, Sara Jane English, Bernadette Maloney, Daruna Graham. Dorothy Brock-hust, Bernjce Ready, Vivian Ready.

Ruth Bowman, Muriel Muriel. Olofson, Helen Max-shonet, Anabelle McCloud, Agnes Gallo, Lois Petersen, Cassie Peterson. Helen Berwick, June Woodson. Peg Kirsten. Margaret Pyster.

Beth Reynolds, Ruth Reed, Arthel-dra. Pickering, Marjorie- Nichols. Shirley Pedlar, Marcella Reed, Juanita Pearson. Business Women to Give Elks Dance Arrangements are being made to entertain more than 1200 members of the Oakland Lodge of Elks and their ladies at a dance to be given by the lodge at the Business and Professional TVomen's club. 180S Webster street, next Tuesday eve ning, xne program will contain a number of innovations.

Music will be furnished by the Oakland -lodge's own orchestra. Exhaulted Ruler Al-J. Laeoste. has appointed the following committee to handle the arrangements: Henry C. McDonnell, chairman; Donald D.

Johnson, Al tlelmer, AJ Vassey, J. Collins and Waiter B. Anderson. RICHMOND, Aug. 22.

A. L. Paulsen, Richmond president of the Contra Costa County Board of Realtors, haa been named lieutenant of the Contra Costa division of an automobile caravan from Oakland. October 6 to Fresno, for the annual convention of the California Real Estate Association. The El Cerrlto board of trustees Is considering the installation of electric signs above San Pablo avenue at both approaches of the city, reading: "El Cerrito, Gateway to Contra Coeta County." Richmond Elks will enter a golf and ritualistic team at the Elks' State convention in San Francisco in October.

A local golf tournament will be held in September. John Herman, proprietor of a barbecue lunch stand, is awaiting trial before Police Judge W. A. Hinds. El on a charge of operating a slot machine.

R. P. Meyers'. Richmond fire department delegate. Is attending the annual convention of California Firemen's Association In Sacramento.

John T. MeCormlck, Richmond, and Oeorge Warner, Rodeo, were received as new members -of Admiral Dewey Camp. United Spanish War Veterans, last night. C. E.

MIntier. contractor, left' yesterday for a three-months' tour of the United State and Canada. He will visit his boyhood home, Harrisburg, Pa. Miss Margaret Tinning, sister ef District Attorney A. B.

Tinning, will 'leave on September -1 for a two-months' trip to New TortoClty. In the spring she will actfotapany her mother, Mrs; W. S. Tinning, on a tour of Ji The El Cerrito Improvement As sociation will celebrate the Second take Its place with the finest ever produced on the Pacific Coast where the floral pageants have become bywords for all that is beautiful and inspiring from Portland to Pasadena. The.

evening program at the Oakland auditorium is another splendid spectacle. Under the direction of Zannette W. Potter, musical and dancing talent has been gotten together, which promises thrills and entertainment to the thousands. The San Franala Ensemble, an augmented group of twenty-five artists, is on the program. Then there are the Berkeley Strollers, headed by Signor Antonio de Grassi and Lydia Sturtevant, who will appear as Spanish trouba-dors, passing up and down the aisles and through the vast audience strumming steel guitars, picking banjos, pulling accordions and singing the delightful songs of old Castile.

DRAMATIC COXTRAI.TO. Irene Le Noir, one of the West's finest dramatic contraltos, is down for several solo numbers. She will sing "Habanera" from the opera Carmen. Paul Steindorff will direct a sne- clal orchestra for the occasion, playing the accompaniment for Madame Le Noir. The sensational dancing feature will be in charge of Alice Zwil-lmger, danseuse and teacher, who recently returned from old Mex jj Old Furniture Oaklaid 1 Ovi Stars to lit Si S.

Sriw1tT" till 11 CtatMt fcr Detavlt 1 SIMMONS IVORY BED Thousand. Prefer III Why Thousands Prefer 2 Guaranteed Steel Link SPRING $5.35 of the many bargains you will find CHAIRS TO HATCH Onlv real Chesterfield Bed made 1 Soft, soothing, deep, low, loose cushion seat. A real bed within, holding; mattresses, pillows and bedding. I I Ton sleen high off the floor In the nnre. health' 1 LINOLEUM BARGAINS Extra heavy grade of inlaid.

djl OC Lighter grade of inlaid. Large choice of patterns. Sq. yd. 1 Choice of patterns 1 Genuine Cork Printed Linoleum, square yard 75c mattress springs to strfhe on nu air.

I 5o bars or boards nnder awre ef neonfsrtabU PRICE LOW, EASY 8 varatnffe be Imitations) TERMS WHY DELAY? rent district make these savings possible. The above represents only a few rent and overhead out of the high Purchases made No Connection With Any Other Store of now will be held Free of Charge sr fw FmMjBraack, im i Street Trade In Your 1 DELL CHESTERFIELD BED CO. anniversary of, the founding tn club at a dance. August 29, in Hu-ber 'hall. On the arrangements cdnn-mlttee are Mrs.

Mrs. Meny and Mrs. Vaughn, 7. Wright- rv W. Hinds, recently appol ehjef.

vt El Cerrjto's 'flre fspart? went. Is terg ahlaing anew fores jpre- re r-- CARRY THE' FAMOUS LID TOP SPARK RANGES' i -U i 44 i ii Baa taaelset- FaaaaS i- 531 33 EightH Street -m fir eitxill iMM'; -4 ti.

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