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SUNDAY StakianB Ctfttme JULY 12, 1923 i SCOTCH DIALECT UNSKILLED MORE ftlTlfcsrZfo I ACTDVIITOES- Aaomg' Negroes SDelilah COMMITTEE 111 LABOR OUITS U. S. Window Shades 50c Each jp.ii if til v. ii 4 'I' PRIM NOW DIGTIOrJAFlY HAN ENTERS CINCINNATI. July 11.

Mixed schools were endorsed at the retjent annual convention of the Ohio State Federation of Women's Industrial Conference Board Clubs in Cleveland. The assocla I BBWi SW New Lexicon Planned to Be as Thorough as the Oxford t. English Work. tion's twenty-fifth anniversary was celebrated by the 200 delegates at An odd lot East 14th St. and 29th Ave.

Store Hours: 9 to 5:30 Small size Finds Immigration Law Hits Employers. the session. The federation has sent twenty-two, colored students through college and contributed toward the education of nine, three of whom graduated this year. The federation collected $22 40.97 last year, and $1396 of this amount went Into educational work. Mrs.

Carrie Williams Clifford of Washington, D. a charter member of the Cleveland Colored Women's club, was the principal speaker. She told of the early work in Ohio. Mrs. Hattie Price, a teacher In the Cleveland schools for thirty years, and a pioneer The women endorsed the action of Miss Hallle Brown on segre NEW YORK, July 11.

Ameri gation at the International OOtan-cll of Women In Washington, D. recently. can employers no longer can get LONDON. July 11. Hopts, toots, Hon, and shades of BoblUe Btfrns.

The language of the Scots, for centuries awesome and perplexing to both Anglo-Saxons and foreigners unlimited numbers, of common iwjlvi iJiviy uiui 10 uic jjccuiiu ccf ui vui uig uiy Clearance With a Sensational Attending the sessions, which laborers from abroad. Under the new Immigration law, more un were presided over by the presi skilled laborers are leaving this -airice is approaching clarification. fThe Scots Dialect Committee Is in member of the federation, gave a country than entering, according me mroes or editing a dictionary short talk, She was one of the Charter members of the. Minerva Reading club, which gave birth to the Ohio federation. b.b inorougn ana iinai as tne oxford Dictionary of he English language.

The last day of the convention The work has been In progress for the past seventeen years, but was turnedtover to the junior fed eration. An interesting debate on Resolved, that mixed schools are so complicated has been the task that the completed work Is not expected to be in the hands of the publishers for another two or three of greater aid to the community than separate schools," featured the session. years. All over rural Scotland rec- The Enterprise club- of Toledo. viuo a.

i uuiiih niauc jiiviui a member of the junior group, re dialect words by enthusiastic ported raising $280 last year. In phlloglsts and by amateur collect' teresting essays on "The Power of ors. Rustics are being given an es Education" and "The Art of List 2100 Yards of Remnants at Half Price- dent, Mrs. Estell Dickman Davis of Cincinnati, Ohio, were fifty delegates from the junior federation. The Four Leaf Clover club of Columbus, Ohio, won the gold pin for bringing in the most money.

The club' gave $30 for education. $25 SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED. The federation offered a $25 scholarship to the high school pupil attaining an average of 1A for the whole high school course. Miss Hallie Q. Brown offered a prize for the best short story, poem or oration presented at the next convention.

A large exhibit of art and needlework of the members, valued at several hundred dollars, was displayed. The Cleveland club had an excellent showing of wax work and hand paintings. One hundred and eighty-five dolls to be sent to the poor children in the hospitals were dressed and displayed by the Optimistic club. The federation since its organization has helped many charitable institutions and schools. The women paid $550 off on the mortgage on he Douglass Home and later gavel $1875 to restore the buildings at the home.

The National Association of Colored Women received more than a thousand dollars for the Hallie Q. Brown scholarship fund last year. pecial hearing In the hope tnat their conversation will reveal some ening" were read by the juniors. EDUCATOR DIES. Professor Peter H.

Clark of St. npw-oia treasure. Alili DIALECTS TO BE SHOWN. to statistics compiled by the National Industrial Conference Board. Unskilled laborers admitted from July 1, 1924.

when the law went into effect, to April of this year, numbered 27.908, compared with 97,886 admitted during the same period a year previous. An actual deficit of 16,842 laborers was created-by the departure, of 44,750 to other countries. Only 242.965 Immigrants were admitted during the first ten months of the la's operation, compared with 6 3 7.6(75 in the same period the previous ye1- a de-crease of 62 per centr Farm laborers admitted number 13,352, while only 1232 left the country. The immediate effect of the immigration law, which cuts the influx to about one-fifth of what It was before the World War. is to stabilize the growth of 'our population, the conference board said, ascribing this as a cause of a sustained high wagelevel.

New Pastor to Say Mass at Pleasanton PLEASANTON, July 11. There will be only one mass in St. Augus-a AVinf.i (nmfirrnw morninfiT The magniture of the promotion can be judged from the fact that Louis, negro educator, died recently at the age of 96 years. Professor Clark served as principal of the old Gains High school every Scottish dialect is to be fully in Cincinnati for 37 years and was connected with the Summer High school in St. Louis for 20 years.

He was retired on a. pension in 1908. He was active in the movement for free public schools in Ohio for ne Pieces Ginghams, Sheeting, Tubing, Cretonnes, Drapery Materials, Outings, Etc. to 3-Yard Pieces Wash Goods. Silks, Muslins, Wool Dress Goods, Nets, Etc.

groes. One daughter, Mrs. John Nes- a sister, Mrs. Gussie Clark- Jones, Wife of Bishop Jones, and a brother Rev. John Clark, secretary recorded, both in respect of the words and of their sounds, and the lines between the different dialects are to be fully drawn before the great dictionary is ready for publication.

Dr. J. M. Bulloch, chairman of the Vernacular Circle of the Burns Club In London, is heart and soul with the work. He records that Scots was once an independent language down to vthe end of the 16th Round about 1500 a man called Gawin Douglas translated the Aeneid into broad Scots, and from this Thomas Ruddiman In 1718 made a glossary.

This glossary. Dr. BullochVex-plains, was the foundation of The Rev. Dr. John Jamieson's "Etymo-liglcal Dictionary of the Scottish language," published In 1808 and in use ever since.

OXFORD EDITORS SCOTS. of Wilberforce University, survive. PRICE YE OLD OAKLAND' Days and that will be at 10:30 o'clock by the pastor, Father Patrick O'Neill. The usual early mass will ih of St Ravmond's church In Women's, Children's Apparel Yard Goods, Blankets, Etc. OAKLAND SIXTY YEARS AGO.

(Contributed by Oakland Pioneers. No. 119.) In the current number of the Dublin, as is the custom or the second Sunday of the month, t- vr. i-'Veni Yarn recentlv ar rived here from St. Matthews church in San Mateo ana win nroii hta ftrst sermon to the local California Historical Society "Quarterly," the following interesting account Is given of a recent lantern slide exhibition and talk before the congregation at the mass here to morrow.

Society by the President of the Oakland Pioneers: "Oakland as it appeared sixty An imng is mat iiiusi the modern English dictionaries are the work of Scots. Sir J. D. H. Murray, the first editor of the Oxford Dictionary was a Scot, while Professor W.

A. Craigie. its present Joint editor, ts also a Scot. John Ogllvle produced the "Imperial pictionary" of the English Charles Annandalc who asWssociated in a later production or this work, were both BOXER NOW TAILOR. Frank Moran, former heavyweight, who fought Jess Willard, has a fashionable tailor1 shop In London.

years," was described by Fred L. Button at the meeting of the Cali fornia Historical Society held at the the College of California and the first president of the University of California, was an ornate, two-story structure, which stood at Thirteenth and Franklin streets, the present site of the Oakland TRIBUNE office. Three historical hotels were shown the Grand Central, the Tubbs House and the Galindo. Two early graveyards' were located, the first was where the Municipal Auditorium now stands and the secondNvas on the site of the Municipal Museum, at the foot of Harrison street, near what was formerly Laguna del Peralta and now known as Lake Merritt. The original hacienda of Antonio Maria Peralta was pictured as an adobe cottage covered with vines.

Photographs were shown of Moses Chase, the first white settler in Oakland; Edson Adams, Franklin Warner and others. Warner was Oakland's fist man teacher. Hannah Adams, wife of Edson Adams, was the first woman teacher. Mrs. Blake's school for girls was the first school of its kind in Alameda county.

Hotel St. Francis on Tuesday, March 17. Among the lantern slides shown railroad from TemescaPto Berk eley and the huge aouDie-aecu street cars of East Oakland and 36 $1.00 Women's Muslin Chemise, all sizes 89c 48 $1.19 Women's Princess Slips, each. 24 $1.19 Women's Muslin Gowns, slip- over style 44 Women's Flannelette Gowns, slip-over style 98c 56 Women's Brocade Brassieres, broken sizes 79c 38 79c Women's extra size Muslin Bra. sieres, open front 28 $1.09 Women's Athletic Union Suits.

60 Pairs 35c Infants' Rayon Hose 29c Heavy Part Wool Sweaters for girls $1M 38 $1.98 Women's Apron Dresses, extra sizes $1.79 11 $2.78 Women's Rayon 24 $1.18 Women's Satinette Bloomers, pair 98c 35 89c Women's Bloomers, double gusset, pair 300 Yards Bloomer Elastic, s8-inch, 12 yards 25c 28 $1.29 Women's Cotton Bathing Suits. 26 $1.79 Women's Ratine Dresses $1.49 36 Pairs 79c Women's Fabric Gloves, pair. 275 Yards Dark Percales, 36 inches wide, yard 350 Yards Bleached Muslin, 36 inches wide, yard 15c 280 Yards Crinkled Crepe, pink, blue and white, yard 12lAc 475 Yards Fast Colored Suiting, yard 19c 365 Yards Mercerized Rayon Curtain Material, yard 50c 250 Yards Bl. Table Damask, 58 inches wide, yard 49c 348 Yards Amoskeag Dress Gingham, 32 inches wide, yard 16c 10 Dozen Huck Towels, white, colored border, each 22c 110 Yards All-Silk Pongee, sport colors, yard $1.00 75 Yards Mix Silk, broken lines, 36 inches wide 49c 120 Yards Dress Linens, imported, good colors, yard 50c 269 Yards Normandy Voile, good colors, yard 39c 300 Yards Terry Cloth, new patterns, yard. 275 Yards Check Suiting, 36 inches wide, yd.

20c 200 Yards Unbleached Linen Crash, yard. 220 Yards Curtain Net, good assortment, yd. 25c 250 Yards Bleached Outing Flannel, 15c Scots. Sir Leslie Stephen a man of Scottish descent edited the British National Dictionary of Biography. That the work will fill a long-felt want goes without saying.

How many among the English-speaking nations of the world could have defined the following? Kenspickle: Well known; a narked person. Gowk: Cukoo a term of contempt. Spier: Ask. HELP FOR AMERICANS. The production will nelp out Brooklyn Township.

Mark Twain was prominent at a picnic gathering at Piedmont Springs, now "the city without a business house," and Bret Harte, Joaquin Miller, Jack London, Ina Coolbrith and other literary celebrities contributed to the fame of Oakland. Many men and women who were born in Oakland listened to the lecture. Every phase of the community 'life was delineated from Pat Hayes' saloon to the famous fandango pa by the speaker was a picture of a little wooden school house which was built by Horace W. Carpentier at the of Fifth and Clay streets, and traded to the townspeople for their waterfront. For nearly three quarters of a century Oakland officials have been struggling to recover the city's embarcadero.

At the beginning all of Oakland's business was west of Fourth street, and the most important part was between First street and the bay. Development of the College of California, which Benjamin Ide Wheeler describes as "the precursor of the University of California," was illustrated by the speaker with many pictures. The residence of Dr. Henry Durant, founder of The first county seat was originally called Helvetia, than Union-town, and finally Alvarado, the vilion, and even including tne town lnhoose. which was so sturdily built that it still stands name it now bears.

Among the early time trans portation appliances were the bob. many an American who has experienced great difficulties in making a. tour of the land of the thistle, as the following Illustrates. An American hit the rural, sleepy town of Hawick. Two hotel porters placed his grips on a hand-cart preparatory to hauling them to the Tiotel.

When all was ready, the American was astonished to hear "'''bne eive the command "Pow wow." and is used as a smoKe nouse. Furniture and Rugs, Etc Men's, Boys' Furnishings, Etc. The other retorted "You Pow." Turning to a friend the New Yorker stated that he didn't know they employed Chinese labor In Scotland. His friend laughed. "That's not Chinese.

It means "Pull you" and "You pull." After that, who ever heard of anyone learning Scots? 'Alameda Deputy to BeGuestofN.S.G.W. PLEASANTON, July 11. District Deputy Grand President E. A. McElroy of Alameda will pay an official visit to Pleasanton Parlor No.

244. N. S. G. on Thursday evening.

August 13, at which time an Initiation ceremonial will be held. Plans for the occasion were arranged at this week's meeting of the parlor, at which time arrangements were completed for the local observance of the fiftieth anniversary of the order, which occurs A Surplus of over 1000 Lamps and Shades To Be Closed Out at Record-Breaking Prices CONVINCE YOURSELF Bridge Lamps and Shades Polychrome Finish Floor Lamps $3.45 100 83c Boys' Chambray Blouses, ages 6 to IS 79c 50 $2.39 Men's Madras Collar Attached Shirts $1.79 75 $1.98 Boys' Khaki Hiking Knickers, pair 98c 75 $4.49 Bathing Suits. 75 99c Boys' Blue Denim Jumpers, 5 to 14. 40 $2.79 Boys' Moleskin Hiking Breeches, pair $1.75 100 $5.85 Men's Moleskin Hiking Breeches, pair $3.98 75 $5.95 Men's Leather Lined Outing Vests $3.89 100 Pairs Men's Cotton Host, white foot, -pair 19c 56 $1.19 Men's Muslin Night Shirts 95c 50 $3.50 Men's and Boys' Corduroy Breeches, pair $2.98 38 $1.19 Men's Work Shirts, Irg. sizes only 98c 15 $4.59 Cricket Sweaters, sport style.

100 $1.75 Men's Blue and Khaki Sport Shirts 98c 75 $1.50 Men's Flannel Shirts, blue or brown 98c 24 $2.79 Men's All-Wool Jersey Sweaters $1.98 1 $49.50 Walnut Chiffonier A. 1 $64.50 Walnut Dresser, 44-inchK $49.75 1 $48.00 Walnut Vanity, Junior 1 $45.00 Walnut China Cabinet JO 2 $27.50 Ivory Twin Beds Ivory Chifforette r. 1 American Walnut Buff et, 50-inch $28.78 6 $32.75 Metal Beds. 6 Flat Top Office Desks $1135 1 $399.25 8-piece Walnut Dining Set. 10 $64.50 Overstuffed $3235 1 $27.75 Ivory Dressing Table.

1 $65.85 Mulberry Velour Davenport 150 14 $8.95 Sea Grass Rockers $6.85 during the month. iirnesi w. Bchween, William F. Sylvia and Joseph Leitch have the plans for tho later affair In charge. WE ARE PLACING THE ABOVE AT PUBLIC SALE at S.

W. Corner of 19th Ave. and E. 12th formerly known as the The McKesson Furniture Inc. Santa Rosa Elks Set Home Dedication SANTA ROSA, July 11.

Dedication and formal opening of the new $300,000 home of the Santa Rosa lodge of Elks wilj be held January 1, 1926, officers of the lodge announced toda'y. The building Is rapidly nearlng completion and will rank with the finest Elks' homes In the country. Household Ware, Paints, Etc. I Silverware, Sundries, Etc. 7 only Silver Plated Pie Dish $2.45 6 Sets $6.35 Silver-plated Sugar and Creamer $4.98 72 Sets Silver plated Tea Spoons.

6 tor 49c 14 only $1.65 Radium Dial Watch .17 only 55c Wire Bristle Hair Brushes; 60 packages 35c Palmolive Shaving Cream 23c T8only72c-lroning Board Pads, each 59c 12 only 29c Ironing Board Covers, each. 36 only-16c Food Graters, each 2c 24 only 75c Crumb Trays, each 50c 34 only 50c Cookie Cutters, each 33c 40 Cans CoVar, color varnish, all colors, xz pt. 25c Wall Paper, breakfast room patterns, double roll 57c Odd Lot Tea Pots 89c Women See Meals Cooked by Electricity PLEASANTON. July 11. The monthly meetings of the Pleasanton Township Farm Center home dem-cnstratlon department was held during the week in the Odd Fellows' hall.

More than a score fcf wembers attended-and Miss Mary-te the county agent, demonstrated the preparation of three well-balanced meals for a day. A fine electric range was loaned for the afternoon. A Desirable Selection of Shades Only Any Standard at Less Than Half Actual Value We Are Offering Lamps AND Shades Complete At Prices Far Less Than Half Actual Value Monday Rug Special 9x12 foot Good Progress Made On Yosemite Roads MERCED, July 11. A report that work on the Brlceburg-El Portal section of the Yosemite-to-the-Sea highway was progressing satisfactorily was made today by Ben H. Milliken, superintendent of prison road camps, following an Inspection of the new highway.

Sis mila tt fVi nlYtnnn nnmnrislnar the This $20.00 Lamn and Shade $9.85 Sea our new Una of Wrought Iron Btadarda. This $25.00 Lamp and Shade $12.25 This $37.50 Lamp and Shads $17.85 Save $30 to $50 on this 3-Piece Walnut Bedroom Suite $74-75 Easy Payment Price $84.75 To prove again that Ward's furniture is better at a price lower than usually asked, we offer this new Queen Anne set of two-tone Walnut Veneer at a saving of from $30 to $50. Limited Number Only Wardway Electric Vacuum Cleaners $25-00-. $5.00 Down $5.00 Month The Wardway will do what any good cleaner will do at twice the price. Seamless Axminster Rag; $29-95 A perfect learirleu Axminiter number of pleasing pattern.

2 be sold' price. Briceburg link have been completed and surfaced with crushed rock, Milliken said, and added that tha highway will be completed within the I Wrong Man Nabbed In L. A. for HolUster July 11. After Sheriff Jere Crbxon went all the way to Los Angeles to bring back Harry Wong, Chinaman, ordered held there for forgery in San Benito county, the complainants ijMrs yesterday said a mistake had TUtan mA nd Wonr was not the SALE NOW GOING ON Will Continue 10 Days Only THIS ENTIRE STOCK IS CLEAN, NEW MERCHANDISE Formerly THE McKESSON FURNITURE Inc.

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