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Oakland Tribunei
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SUNDAY ii i. i- Oakland Ctibanf 1 MAY 11,, 192 1 ii. i i i I -V- -V HUNCHBACK 0 COMBINATION Victor Hugo's Classic Here A sceneVrom "The Hunchback of Notre- Dame," the famous film of Hugo's "Notre Dame," which opened at the T. D. theater yesterday.

GUN. NIGHTSTICK CAT FJQTRE DAM T. D. THRILLS urn I. I SA I W1 pi JICKEB WEAPON JM (HLb; fesiM AJiain Entrance: 1551 San Pablo Ave.

iiil NEW YORK, May 'i i In the JiH (T WSZT Opposite American -4 517 Elon Charley's "Weird Hideous Bess Lives in Memory ai Excelling Art 1 BTaCy tflr Bank Building jfSl 'feV ---rO 1515 Washington St. zxi world 5 of crooks and police there's something "new under the sun." It is nothing less than a device that will emable the patrolman to combine his revolver and night stick into what to all Intent and The Hunchback tf 'Notre the film version of Victor Huso's undying classic, which pened tclth popular prices at the T. D. theater yesterday before ft capacity crowd proved to be purpose Is a rifle, in something less than three seconds. And everyone knows that It Is, much simpler to mi shoot more accurately with a rifle than a revolver.

A man with a rifle can bring down his quarry hundreds of yards further away than the man with the revolver. That's why all soldiers have rifles. That's why mounted police In service of states carry carbines. The only reason policemen haven't carried rifles Is Opening of Drapery Department by Norman Arter and A. C.

Dambruck In opening our Drapery Department as part of this progressive institution, we hope to become a welcome addition to Oakland. You will find this new drapery service complete in every detail, from the helpful suggestions as to style and1 col or to the hanging of the finished draperies. A comparison of price will convince you. this Department will feature draperies and interior decorating fabrics, it will also include blankets, comforters and pillows. Doll Blanket Free! becnase thpy are cumbersome and heavy.

But the new device over comes that difficulty at least in the opinion of Its inventor. TIOW DEVICE WORKS. as strong plctorally as It Is in story Value. With the exception of the revolting, hideous make-up of Lon Cha-uey as "Quasimado" In the title and his remarkable contortion In gait and antics, the elements of the picture that will probably remain longest In the minds i of those who see the picture are kits mammoth and startling real-T fstie settings. Those of the ex-' terior and Interior of the Notre Dame Cathedral are especially notable.

The long vista down the nave of the cathedral shown In the beginning of the- second part the picture Is an outstanding pictorial achievement which, with Its lmpressiveness of lighting, brings the production to a real artistic climax. STKOXG MOB SCENES. With the exception of the, first few hundred feet of film, which necessarily move along slowly since they serve to Introduce the atmosphere and circumstances that The new Invention provides for a groove in one end of the nightstick and a flange on the end or butt of the revolver. The flange slips into the groove and locks. And there you have the revolver on the end of the nightstick, and the nightstick becomes in effect To every "little mother? who visits our Department with her Mother on our opening day, tomorrow, we will give a Bunny blanket for her doll.

To introduce the new Drapery Department, the following bargains are offered Monday: the stock of a rifle. In less than two seconds the patrolman, having missed the flee ing thug with revolver, can mil irm, FIIiUE SILK GAUZE Sheer, dainty ami wifh lovely Btrrfces. of color. The newest tilings. 36 inches wide.

Sale price, per yard itC Opening Special! In plii in colors; also 36 Inches prompted the writing of the masterpiece, the picture moves along rapidly and smoothly. And the picture Is brought to a rousing culmination In the splendidly handled mob scenes In the episodes cf the beggar rabbles' attack on the cathedral. 69c KM MERC 8k Ruffled Scrim Curtains, pair wide. Trice per yard. CRETONNES Several very fine values in bright, attractive, 86-inch cretonnes.

gSSOBBBW Sale price, TO A Tl tA affix his revolver to h18 nightstick, drop to- his knee vand thus have ail the long range advantage of a WORK i. Or The new invention is UiS work of Joseph Bauman, a New York gunsmith. He says that Commissioner EnIght is interested In the device and is to see a demonstration of It at the Crescent Athletic club within a few days. He likewise declares that General Smedley Butler, former marine, now at the head of the police, has ordered several thousand of the new attachments for his men. Bauman believes the police all over the world will soon be equipped with "nightstick rifles." In order to let the production pafs with the cinema multitude NEWSNOTES 3ScTO50cyLJ yard and to avoid any undue antagon wr Most attractive and popular are these dainty curtains with the tiehack; 2 yards long and priced extremely low! Unusual bargain.

Ism on religious grounds a num j't t- 1-1 tk'-rrn rtiinm 4 nlAU 1,1 rlAf.lj lJr LUtllAlAS in i distinctive and handsome patterns. ber of required liberties were taken with the original story. Instead of the horrible denouement of the Hugo text, the tale is yard long and 36 inches wide. Kale Price, $1.79 Arthur P. Davis, chief consulting 500; manufacturing and technical, engineer of the Eastbay municipal 000; transportation, 8500; trade, utility district, will discuss the public service, 1860; pro-water situation at a Chamber of fessional service, 7650; domestic brought to a compromise between LA HO.

Kit SIZE 42 inches wide and IUB 1111 horror and tire slushy ending. RUFFLED VOILE Ci'RTAINS with tie-bucks and yards lony. l'ricoii very special for the I (tj 1 AQ opening. Fair ()1TZ and personal service. 1 cl cal occupations, 11,700.

$2.23 The picture ends With the hunch "Vi yards long. Sale price, each backed bell-ringer risking his lire to rescue Esmeralda from the gal lows and later saving her from the mob by deluging the attackers COMING MONDAY AND LASTING ALL WEEK! with moulteh metal, poured from The Mattress That Lasts the ton of the cathedral. commerce luncheon In the' near future. Davis is at present making a personal survey of the possible sources of supply and will address the meeting upon his return to Oakland. -Two new Industries were announced for the week by the industrial deypartment.

The Herman Goelitz Manufacturing Confectionery Company, makers of high-grade candy, and the Bender Ice Machine Company, manufact III The picture (remonstrates the efa exercised to make the set tf9fs historically accurate. Like Manufacturer's Sample wise In its panoramic display of Old Paris the picture assumes nijrti rank among productions requiring lavish expenditure. SALE of Lasting creation Is achieved by Lon Chaney's acting, who. with in urers of ice-making machines, selected Oakland among other Pacific Coast cities for their factory loca-i tlons. The department also an finite pains In make-up and every possible simulation of distortion ot nounced that the Oakland Ticket limb, converts hlmseit Into a per feet nightmare of grim and mon Overstuffed Company, specializing in printing theater and coupon tickets, established itself at 1201 Fruitvale avenue week.

C. M. Earber Is the head of this concern. strous ugliness. Ernest Torrence is command lng figure as Chopin the notorious king of the beggars, and Patsy The Pacific Malleable Castings KELTEB Pnfent Applied For The KEVA mattress combines comfort and durability.

It is made of Kapoc (silk floss), which gives it fluffiness of Staple Cotton, -which binds the floss and prevents shifting and' lumping and Wool, which adds warmth and resiliency all felted together. No better mattress is made. Guaranteed for 10 years not to get lumpy Company, a new Industry an nounced several weeks ago, nas oe- Furniture Ruth Miller Is more graceful and picturesque as 'iiSsmeralda. The emotional value olfthe picture are heightened by the'musical score ably performed by Giovanni Col- gun operations On Its new plant. The harbor development commit lsttia augmented orchestra.

tee. C. C. Pardee, chairman, rec California ommended to the board of directors Star Mattreis Company, Manufacturer. Oakland, liny From Your Dealer 1 of the chamber that it support a JBLi A Savings Average movement to amend the transportation act of 1922 to permit dredging above the Webster and Harrison street bridges prior to their 1 3 2 HOBOES RESCUE SICK EROl FIRE 3-Piece Chesterfield Suite, Regularly $200 for removal.

Unless this is done tne grain elevator located on the Inner harbor will have to sac grain ior transportation and carry it out to ocean ships In lighter boats. This $125 One Week From Today will create a prohibitive expenie for sacks and extra transportation on the grain farmers and practftal-ly-put out of business their terminal elevator and a chain of farmers' elevators throughout the state The harbor committee also ap You get the savings we made in purchasing this entire sample line of beautiful living room furniture from a well-known manufacturer. Quality goods in every respect, including Velour Suites Mohair Suites Mohair Suites, Hand-Carved Frames 2-Piece Suites Chesterfields Hall Chairs in Petit Point Style Tapestry and other Living Room Chairs This Is truly the home-makers' pportunIty sale! Where Is can you find such values? Remember, a deposit hofds (roods for future delivery. It will pay you to buy now! Investigate! pointed a subcommittee to interview city officials on the matter ot i ,1 providing iniTeastu muim i docks on the Oakland waterironi. The fli-e Insurance Investigating LAGRAVGE, 111..

May ragged hoboes, arrested by citly authorities as vagrants and FujR to work on the streets, saved toe lives-of s-lx' patients during a fire -at. the Lagrange Sanatorium. The men were being taken to work and were passing the sanatorium when flames burst forth. Leaving guard, the prisoners rushed into the burning building and worked side bv side with hos- pitnl attendants In rgmovlfig the Patlents. i Panic was imminent when It was i found that a woman patient was missing.

A negro vagrant turned and dashed back Into the building down a burning corridor to her room, and carried her to safety while spectators cheered. "You can't keep men like that In Jail," the Lagrange Chief of Police said, In freeing the twelve men, each with a $2 "bonus" In his pocket. YOU have spent days walking from one store to another, looking for those fixtures and furnishings, household devices and furnitures that would make your home more beautiful and comfortable. committee met Thursday afternoon to discuss the recommendations that It will make to the board of directors regarding a program 10 be followed looking to a decrease In insurance rates. in TrtnTio Koeletr was organized during the week at a meeting held in the Chamber or commerce, au ex-Idahoans living in the Eastbay ra rnnnested to sign the Idaho 3 -piece Chesterfield Suite 3 -piece Chesterfield Suite register at the chamber in order that Invitations to future meetings may be extended.

.50 $157 H25 Regularly $250, Oakland advertising week, on the advice of the committee handling ithe general arrangements, was Regularly $200, for r. Owner of Hound Sues Its Slayer for $500 Damages If you have come home from a tiresome search, wondering if you had missed some store where styles, values and varieties might appeal. Then you will appreciate the motive which has prompted 1 00 Bay firms to place under one roof, for your inspection, one hundred completely furnished and equipped homes in the FIRST ANNUAL Upholstered with Baker's velour In taupe, blue or mulberry, this hand-, aonie suited consists of large Chesterfield, easy chair and fireside chair. Spring back; separate cushions. Attractive, comfortable Chesterfield, easy chair and fireside chair In velour, full webbing construction.

Combines newest style with unusual value. Fine 3-piece Mohair Suite Regularly $325, for ZiZu Other Mohair 3-Piece Suites on Sale at $240 $250 $275 PITTSBURGH, May 6. How much is the value of the comfort, companionship and service of a foxhound worth to its dwn- This is what a jury will be enlled on to determine in the trial of a suit which Frank Mc-. entered recently In mon Pleas Court against Joseph Lytle. The plaintiff alleges that r-Lytle.

last summer, struck a foxhound owned by the former. He Injured the dog so badly that it died. McKinney alleges that the dog rhair in taup mohair -with reverslbje cushions. Spring arm and Lack; full webbing construction. postponed.

It will pe neia tne nrsi week the committee is oble to get before the entire group of luncheon clubs. Some of the programs were dated weeks In which did not permit observing Oakland advertising week and the program was accordingly postponed. Adigest of tariffs of different coastwise steamship companies operating out of Oakland has Just been completed by the traffic department of the- chamber. This digest Is being made to assist the chamber in its negotiations to have all rates in which Eastbay shippers are interested reduced to a reasonable level. Eugene It.

Gains, secretary of the Gaines-Walralh Furniture Company, will leave shortly on a buying trip through the East and wiil take a grip full of, Oakland literature to distribute to prominent furniture men in a number of eastern cities. The chamber has supplied him with a number of -photographs of Oakland and It Is nosslble he will take one of the 'JSSv -AsJUudrated ras trained to chase, and was HOME rt-cli greed, as a result or ins L-ith of the hound the owner JfClares-'he has been deprived of cimpanionsnip ami comiort. XPOSITION and also his service in hunting. He asks that he be recompensed In the amount of $500. EXECUTIVE OFFICES Y40AN In plain mole mohair; embossed mohair; taupe mnhnir: some with moss dplngs; others with Mlk tassels.

Fine quality throughout. THEATRE BLDG. FOX This Luxurious Mohair Suite Regularly $300. On Sale Now Oakland 3362 motion picture films to advertise the city. -He expects to Interest some furniture manufacturers in the 'Eastbay.

"Industrial Oakland." the motion picture film portraying the Industrial opportunities of the Eastbay, has been shipped to the Western Clock Company of La Salla, 111., for a showing before its board -of directors. Statistics compiled from the final reports of the 1920 census show 99,000 njen and women-are engaged in useful occupations in Oakland. The different lines are represented as follows: Agricul "We liiaiiased to get more of these suites 41 are putting theiA on sale again tli is wwk! As illustrated, this fasliionnblpsulte in taupe mohair is of excellent on Real Eislalc, Homes or Commercial Properly Prospective Home Owners -See us If you want to buy a home, pay off that old tnort-gage, etc. construct ion with mahogany Queen Annefoot; spring back, and arm; full web- tung construction, Don miss this! MAY 17-24 OAKLAND AUDITORIUM Good size ruga and flfiAntll RiimroT I'lmiemher, our value-giving Pnlo of Orintal Rugs is. still on.

Vl iiilLUl AVUO runnels in many of the well-known uves at $29.75 $39.75 $49.75 ture, 1 fi mining and minerals There will be special entertainment features daily. Paul Nutting's Orchestra will furnish the musid -r Standard Quality. Furnite at Lower Prices ii YEARS IX WHICH TO PAY CALL AT SPARE ROOMS, IDLE SPACE I READERS NEED THEM. Scott Gerber- -M ain Entrance 1551 San Pablo A Oakland oom 902, Oakland Bank Jiuildmg.

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