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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
Big Buildings for Alameda

ALAMEDA. Oct S.-An era of con-
struction of large buildings is setting
in here. Several are in the course of
erection and more are planned. The
beautiful large church of the First
Methodist Episcopal congregation is
about completed and Will be opened TO
the public in November The founda-
lodge Of Eiks is ready for the super
structure.
Oak Grove lodge of Masons is look
ing for site on which TO erect a new
temple. The two story brick block at
the corner of Alameda avenue and Park
street owned by the fraternity is for
sale. AS soon as it is disposed of and
site secured for the proposed struc-
ture the work will be commenced.
Columbia lodge of Odd Fellows also
has the building fever and is casting
about for a site. The lodge now meets
in Odd Fellows hall, Santa Clara ave-
nue. and Park street. owned by Encinal
lodge of Odd Fellows. Columbia lodge
may decide to purchase the site now
occupied. by the old First Methodist
Episcopal church in Central avenue
west OF Park street, demolish the an.
cient structure and erect large lodge
home
Not to be outdone by other fraterni-
ties Alameda aerie of Eagles has in
augurated a campaign for the erection
of a building for the order. Several
sites have been considered and the
project is expected to assume definite
shape soon.
The Alameda national bank is to
erect two story business block on
it's lot on the north side of the present
bank building. Meyers & Ward, archi-
tects. are preparing the plans, which
viii provide for stores on the ground,
floor and offices on the second foor.t
A. 8. GAYLORD, owner of the Pacific
hotel in Park street near Lincoln ave-
nue.. is contemplating the erection of
q three story brick building to take
the place of the present hotel. which
is one Of the landmarks of the city
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
SCHOOLS WILL CLOSE
FOR DISCOVERY DAY
Board of Education May Declare
PortoIa Festival HOLIDAYS

OAKLAND, Oct. S.--Discovery day,
Tuesday. October II, will be observed
as holiday in the school department.
The board of education will decide in a
day or two whether special holidays
shall be declared during the Portola
festival, which begins in San Francisco
October 10 and closes October 23
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
Men wanted

Lots of good jobs now open. To Sc
cure one place a little Employment
Wanted Ad in The Call; 10 cents day
is all i costs.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
BUILDERSOF HOMES
ACTNEIN OAKLAND
Realty Market Shows Steady
Progress in Erection of Many
New Residences

OAKLAND, oct. S.-Bnilding in Oak
land continues 10 be the special fea-
ture of the activity in real estate
transactions. While the total figure OF
the week, as shown by building per-
mits. is not unusually large. the num-
Der Of homes that are about TO be
constructed is considered a healthy
sign by businessmen Of Oakland.
The summary Of building operations
for the month OF September as issued
by Secretary Walter B. Fawcett of the
board OF works shows that during that
month the following permits were
issued.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09

WILL HOLD PoRToLA socIAL-oakland oct.
s.-Court Merritt No. 233. Foresters of Amer
ica. will give Portola dance Saturday even.
ing at Fraternal hall, East Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
NEW APARTNENT HOUSES

Architect Sidney b. NewsOm has
started TO erect at the corner Of Twen-
tV-fourth and Valdez streets a three
story apartment house which viii cover
space OF 1885 feet The size of
The lot affords the possibility OF a
practically square structure. There
VIII be y apartments of three rooms
each. The exterior win be after the
old English type. 1t viii be treated
with shingles. laid double course High
gable roofs, plaster and heavy beams
carry out the general architectural
idea effectively.
one Of the handsomest of the com
biuation Of store ana apartment build
inEs is now nearing completion at the
corner of Twenty second street and
Telegraph. avenue, containing four
conlmodious stores on the first door
and 45 rooms on the second and third
stories. arranged ia apartments of two
and three rooms. The three room
apartments have been arranged so that
the TWO main rooms can be thrown
into one - foot room at the con-
Nenience of the occupants. The build
ing is I'm the modern renaissance
style. designed by William A New
man. the San Francisco architect and
has been erected for DR.. W. NJ Beck
with al a cost OF about $4,000. All
conVeniences in an up TO date apart
ment have been provided.
OFFICES FOR RAILROADS
The Improvement of the old Globe
b0tel. the property Of Charles Jurgens
at the southeast corner OF Broadway
and Thirteenth street has been planned
with q purpose of ma king that corner
the railroad Office center Of the business
district. The principal railroad com
panies have taken Offices in this build
ing. The change is expected TO i'm
prove conditions on the east side Of
Broadway.
According to wickham Havens, home
builders alone were in evidence during
The week. Many were purchas sers in
Fourth avenue terrace. He reports that
negotiations have been closed for the
erection Of homes with:
r, " Lsrrsbee, Fourth avenue terrace e1-
&c Powell Fourth avenue terrace
!. X Siverson. Fourth avenue terrace
r Harry 2, Teichner Fourth avenue terrace
william +. Blayney. Fourth avenue terrace.
John c. Hughes East Piedmont heights.
Arthur C. Anderson. Piedmont knoll.
Besides this. lots were purchased
from the Wickham Havens company
with the purpose Of home building by:
Eugene Blanchard Piedmont
J. d. Mouser. Piedmont By the Lake
koenig & kroll. agents. Piedmont By the
". " Tucker. Piedmont knoll.
William I. Anderson. Piedmont knoll
x. s. Kitchner. Piedmont knoll.
chris Michel Fourth avenue terrace.
". Ramsey BrOokes. Fourth avenue terrace
C.. J. Williams, Fourth avenue terrace ex-
tension.
WEEKS BANK CLEARINGS
According to the Oakland clearing
house the following were the bank
clearings for the week. as compared
with the corresponding week of last
wear:
Corresponding week of 1905. -. $50 2i3 81
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
.Sl5i.6sa.47

ln'teaee 49, fl5l. .b5o.4
The following is the summary Of the
building permits for the week;
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
M-EEK.s BANK cLEARINGs

According to the Oakland clearing
house the following were the bank
clearings for the week, as compared
with the corresponding week of last
year:
lhls week ..;:------- 81 $50 81
Increase .......... SKI ess A.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

ID. NJ. Hamilton Of upper Spring
creek Is home again from lengthy
trip through the northwest. Mr.. Ham
ilton visited the exposition al Seattle
which he says was fine, and spent
some time with daughter at Spok-
ane. He also visited friends In Idaho
and Wyoming and Colorado points.
He had a delightful trip and returned
much benefited In health for the
change. Mr.. Hamilton returned to his
home on Spring creek this morning,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
year, that is hard to beat.


Attorney Lewis Main and brother,
Merton, returned last evening from the
Farmington fair. ME- Main SAYS the
eXnibits of fruit and vegetables were
very hne. There was a piece of board
measuring 80 inches In length which
1t took just 13 peaches to fill Another
board showed that 1t took IL peaches
to make yard. The apples and other
fruits were all of excellent variety
and quality, while the vegetables and
grains were splendid
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. E. Blowney re-
turned last evening from a trip to the
Montezuma valley where they have
land interests, and departed this morn.
ing for their home in Chicago. Mr.
Blowney is connected with the gen
eral offices of the Burlington railroad
Mr.. Blowney has three sons located
in the valley and will probably locate
there himself later.
Rev. Thos. C. Moffett, president of
thePresyterian home mission board, re.
turned last evening from Jewett and
other points in New Mexico, where he
has been on an inspection trip to the
Indian missions supported by the Pres
byterian church, Rev. Moffett has
charge of the mission work to the In.
dians and has been travelling since
July l, over the territory from Cali.
fornia TO Oklahoma He is now ON his
way home to New York city and left
for Alamosa this morning, where he
VIII stay over for the Sunday service
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
John vanHove and family departed

John VanHove and family departed
this morning for Atlantic City. N. j.,
where he will reside for the coming
year and possible permanently. Mr.
VanHoye is we'll known in Durango,
having been in the postal service as
carrier on route No. 3, North Durango,
10, many wears. giving the best of
satisfaction. He will conffrdss 10 the
service, transferring with carrier of
that city. Mir. VanHoves parents re-
side in Nantucket, Mass A change will
do MIR. and Mrs. VanHove lots of good,
having been in this section for many
years. although both expressed sincere
regret at leaving and hope TO be with
us again We hope so.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
The GREAT MeEWEN.
Come in and
Examine

The Great McEwen will close his
Durango engagement with perform
ance at the opera house tomorrow
evening. This is for those who have
not been able to attend during the
week, also at the request of many who
have been attending.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
hELPI hEIPI HEIpI

Us to show you the finest line of Nav
ajo rugs in the city Bought from the
reservation at our own price For
sale at your price. Durango Drug Co.
one block from depot. Phone No. Plata
10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
(From Saturdays Daily)

Miss Hattie Mullen Is the teacher
of the Spinning school ON the Florida
The school is SO crowded that the
board has been obliged to get addi
tional seats. They may possibly have
10 build an addition to the school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

j. NJ. Johnson, treasurer and general
manager OF the Gold King company
and also of the Royal Coal & Coke
company. was an arrival from Boston
last night. This morning Mr.. John
son went up to silverton on visit
to the Gold King.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Durango visitors to Denver VIII I'm,
copies OF The Herald on nle at the
Albany hotel. second floor parlor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
EvANegLisTlc ANNOUNCEMENTS

u
Sunday. 1O:45-"The Baptism of the
Holy Spirit"
Sunday. 8 p. m.-Men only. boys un.
der .12 not admitted.
Sunday, 300 p. m.--Meeting for
women at Presbyterian church.
Sunday evening-"The Second Com.
ing of Christ"
Monday evening Pleasures of
Sin" or The Gospel Side of the
| Amusement Question"
WANTED-Gentle buggy horse. Cali
at Herald office If satisfactory will
purchase or hire for sixty days.
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A special sale ON fancy hose at Ora
den's this week. Ask TO see them.
Miss Schofcld is teaching at Tiff
fany this year
Rev. Father Callahan went to He's
perus today to conduct services.
Stock Inspector Sam Ethridge was a
passenger to Mancos this morning.
Supt. T. ]. Crowds was down from
the Tomahawk last night on business.
l.. II. Randall made flying trip to
Durango from lockwood last night
and returned this morning.
Rev. w. Fl. Doggett was passenger
to Pennington this morning where he
will conduct services tomorrow.
Everett ID. Pollard was an arrival
| from Pagosa Springs last night and
continued to Sllverton this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. r. W. Wattles drove
in from Mancos yesterday and will
visit friends In Durango for a few
days.
f. H. SnamDers came In last night
from Pennington where he attended
the fair and left for his home In Pa.
gosa Springs today.
Mrs. Burt Johnson and son came
down from Tacoma last evening and
are staying over for a day or two at
the Strater
Senator George West has a fine
stone house about two miles from Tif.
fany. Three of the rooms have an
open fireplace.
Judge and Mrs. C. A. Pike returned
last night from n trip to Colorado
Springs. Denver and Pueblo. This
morning the Judge left for Rico TO ad-
journ court.
Dr A. l.. Knisely of Liberal, Kans..
came in last evening ON the eastern.
pr. Knisely drew No In the land
drawing at lenacio this summer and
came in to look after It. He left for
isnacio this morning
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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

]. w. Glenn of Cortez was called up
on the phone one day last week by
Mr.. LeMaster of Denver who wanted
twenty cars of fruit. The fruit de-
partment of the Farmers union of the
Montezuma valley meets today to ar
range for the shipment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Earl Mitchell of Littleton was pas
senger TO Aztec this morning Mr..
Mitchell is a land seeker and went
down to look over the country
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
See Nathan's windows.

T. F. WclborD and wife returned
from a trip to Denver last night and
continued to La Plata City this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

iiie " heHnlnB company, WHO mas Deen
in the city for day or so on business,
departed for Denver this morning.
e. A. Taylor came In from Denver
last night where he went to take a
look at President Taft, and continued
10 his home In Mancos this morning.
T. d. Cooper and wife came in last
night from Omaha, Neb., and contin-
ued TO Pennington this morning on a
visit to friends. They were guests of
the Palace over night.
The eastern came in last night at
Ii 81. The delay was on the main line
near La Veta, a train being off the
track for six hours. holding up the
westbound passenger.
County Superintendent Mrs. Pulford
visited the Florida mesa school this
week and found 1t In excellent condi-
ton. Miss Martha Townsend is the
teacher. There is large attendance.
Miss Alice Flaugh came In from
Farnilngton last evening where she
attended the fair The young lady was
a guest of the Savoy last night and
departed for her home in Pagosa
Springs this morning.
Miss Irene Smith was an arrival
from Kearney, Neb, last evening on
her way to Quarry where she has ac.
cepted position to teach. Miss Smith
was a guest of the Palace last night
and departed for Dolores this morning
j, F Frantz and wife of New Ro-
chelle, N Y, and r. L. Chambers
and wife of Colorado Springs returned
from trip to Pennington. where they
looked ever some land. and attended
the fair. They departed for home this
morning.
The Red Apple train was crowded
last night with returning Durangoites,
who were all loud in their praises OF
the Pennington fair We were unable I
to get them all, but among the num-
Der we noticed: Messrs. Hahn, Whit.
aker. Davis, Hughes. Hubbard. Leiner,
Fleck, Dobbins, and Mrs. Levan, An.
heller. Farr and Miles.
Charley Fleck returned from the
'armington fair last night. Mr.. Fleck
ays 1t was fine. the fruit exhibit being
immense, and the peonle nicer than
yer. The program was good and the
lew grand stand added to the general
omfort, Nr, Flsck says there is sure (
oh os fruit u saa Juan county this =
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Peerless coal-best ON the market
Leave orders $50 Main ave, or phone
Durango 73. w. II. Davis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

II you want a Navajo rug call Oh
Sam Wall. He handles the best to be
had. Prices right.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Get your sewer in before cold wealth
er. Estimates free. Sanitary Plumb
ing Co., Allen A. Buck. Prop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

When Gu get prescription put up
at Sam Wallis you can bank on it
containing the right ingredients.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The canning factory at Alriola. Mon
tezuma county, is nearing completion
and Will be ready for operation. This
should prove boon to the fruit grow
ers of that section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

tract for the same to Menzenarros
Bros. of BlancO. N. M.
o.
Everything Is lining up in good
shape for fair week in way of amuse-
ments-Alamosa ball team, several
good strings of race horses. boxing
bout on the evening of the 30lh and
the grand carnival wind-up Friday
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

A handsome stone residence of nine
rooms is being put up for II. N. Line
barger at Tiffany. 1t stands In the
middle of a wheat field.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

AT a school meeting held at La
Posta last Wednesday the electors OF
the district voted 5000 bond for
new school building, and let the con.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Mrs. ID. S. Kight was a returning
passenger to her home in Hesperus
this morning after a brief shopping
trip in Durango
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Don l hesitate about that heater. Go
to F. X. Graham. he sells heaters that
do heat that do give satisfaction
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Fine line of pocket knives at Sam
Wallis. Guaranteed IN avery respect
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Charles Bear. editor and proprietor
of the Dolores Star, spent the night in
Durango. He says the section around
Dolores and Montezuma county is look
ing fine He returned home this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
See our new trunks. Nathan's.
TRAINS.
Eastern. . hours 35 minutes late.

Jack McIlinnon has the foundation
of the new bank building at Tiffany
laid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Kuppenheimer clothes at Nathan's
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Quality up, price down. See McKin
ney about that new fall suit
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The Tiffany school district voted a
$l.500 bond for new school building
at meeting held last Thursday. Mr..
ii. N. Linebarger donated $3.50 towards
the erection of o tworoomed school
at Tiffany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Hawes hats, new shapes and shades.
Nathans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Best line of cigars at Wallis drug
store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
I like to sit before i fireplace.

So do |, but haven't one.
Go to +. r. Grahain's and get q
freight heater; just like fire place
and how they do heat on little coal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Alarm clock 65c. The Tattoo $3.50
Hahn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

F. ID. Baker of the American Smelt.
ing n Refining company, who has been
In the city for day or so on business,
departed for Denver this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

DR. A. L. Knisely of Liberal, Kans.
came In last evening ON the eastern
pr. Knisely drew No 2 In the land
drawing at lgnacio this summer, and
came in to look after It, He left for
lgnacio this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

WANTED-Gentle buggy horse. Call
at Herald office. If satisfactory will
purchase or hire for sixty days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

A special sale ON fancy hose at Ora
den's this week. Ask to see them.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
SHIPPING NEWS OF COAST
Items of Interest to Mariners
of the Coast

SAN PEDRO, Jan. 17.-Arrivals: Barkentine
Wrestler. Captain Bjornstrom, from Grays Har-
Dor, with lumber; schooner z. K. Wood, Captain
Hanson. from Grays Harbor, with lumber;
shingles and lumber; steamer State Of California
Captain Thomas, from San Diego, with freight
and passengers; schooner Queen, Captain Larsen.
from Tfllamook, with lumber; barkentine Gar
Harbor, with lumber schooner Sadie, Captain
johnson, from Umpqua river, with lumber;
schooner Alert, Captain krebs, Is days from
Grays Harbor, with lumber; schooner c. s.
Harbor. with lumber; schooner Lizzie Vance
Captain Rock, 10 days from Grays Harbor, with
lumber.
Departures Steamer State Of California. for
steamer Hanalei, Captain McFarlane. for San
Francisco, with freight and passengers
TACOMA, Jan. 1T.-British steamer Kumeric
Captain Cowley, arrived this afternoon from the
orient She reports stormy passage
Steamer fremont, loading for New York, ar
rived in port this noon and is taking lumber at
the Tacoma mill.
Steamer zapora arrived today from the fshing
banks.
Schooner Oliver ]. Olson left port during the
night for San Francisco The Olson carries
lumber
Norwegian steamer Elsa arrived today at Quar-
termaster from British Columbia
ASTORIA, Jan. 17.-0il tanker Argyll, with
fuel oil from Point Richmond arrived TODAY
and left up the river for Portland
Oil tanker Rosecrans left cut today for San
Francisco in ballast.
German steamer Alesia Of the Portland Asiatic
steamship company left up the river TODAY for
Portland, to discharge.
steamer Northland left out today for San
Francisco with a cargo of $4,000 feet of lum-
Der.
Steamer Olson & Mahony left up the river to-
day for Portland to load lumber for San Fran
cisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
Additional Sports News
''WALLABIES" LOSE
NINE PLAYERS
ON THE WAY
Accidents, Sickness and Depart
ureS Reduce Australian Ruoby
Team TO TWenty-one Men
By William Unmack

The Australian Wallabies, who will
meet the Rugby teams of California and
stanford universities In less than three
weeks, are an exceptionally strong com
-bination. The team left Australia last
August with 80 members, but not more
than u VIII be in the party that viii
play here. Several Of the members did
not have the time for the American trip
and went direct 10 Australia after the
English matches had been completed.
The team met with several accidents
during the tour, the most serious ones
being two broken legs Flanagan's leg
was pfoken While he was acting as
D touch judge in an early game
Aurnln never reached England and
al Brinoisi was sent back 10 Australia
because Of a severe attack of typhoid
Surge, the crack South Sydney forward
was unfortunate in sustaining broken
leg ia the drst game of the tour
The original team was composed as
follows: Two fullbacks. eight three
quarters, Two fve-eighths. two halves
The Australians have all won inter
slale ana international honors. Before
the team left Australia an examination
seard was appointed by the New South
" ales Rugby union TO inquire into the
amateur status Of every player selected
The cost Of the Australian world tour
Is II excess Of $50,
The members OF the team are as fol-
lows.
Full6acks P. Carmichael. Queensland; w
Dix. New Zealand
Three quarters. c Russell. Newton; z. Park
-nson, Queensland; H. DAILY. NUDGE: F. Bede-
smith, Central Western; Z. Mandble sydney;
Joe Hickey. Glebe; A. J. McCabe South Syd-
ney. D. B. Carroll, st. George.
-Fire-eigbths, G. H. Mckivst. Glebe; Ward
Prentice. Western Suburbs.
Halves, ! Wood -lvice csptain), Glebe; J.
Stevenson. Northern.
Forwards, J. T. Barnett Newton; T. Griffin
Glebe; r. Mcintyre. Central Western; c.
Hammond. University: NJ Macarthur Eastern
suburbs; Dr. Moran captain, Northern; p. Nc
Cue, Newton; p II. Burce, South Sydney; s.
A. Middleton. Glebe; ". Camille, Queensland: :
y. Row. Eastern Suburbs; A. McMurtrie. Central
Western; p. Flanagan, Queensland; T. Rich
ards. Queensland
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
NEW LEAGUE WILL
HOLD ANN UAL
INDOOR MEET
Catholic School Athletes Ar
range Events to Be Held in
Auditorium March III
By Herbert Hauser

The second meeting of the Catholic
schools athletic league was held yester-
day afternoon at Sacred Heart college.
Brother Gregory presiding.
The games committee announced that
the first annual indoor games of the
new organization would be held at the
Auditorium rink Thursday. March II,
entries closing March 4. The following
events were decided upon:
Eighty pound CLASSIC yards, 100
yards, 40 yards relay.
Nlnety-five pound class-50 yards, 100
yards. 80 yards relay.
One hundred and fifteen pound class
loo yards, 220 yards, $50 yards relay.
Unlimited class-100 yards, 220 yards,
$50 yards, $50 yards relay.
Three entries Will be allowed for each
event. Points VIII count five for first,
three for second and one for third.
The membership committee reported
that it had visited number of schools
and that all had promised TO join the
Otto Rittler. the we'll known in
structor of st. Mary's college, was elect
ed field secretary. Rittler will visit all
the schools and lnstrBct them how TO
organize and train their athletes.
The Oakland members of the league
will train at st. Mary's college, where
the college athletes will assist the
aspiring youngsters.
Brother Cyril, secretary of the league,
was instructed to issue entrance blanks
at once.
The committee on permanent organi-
zation will meet tomorrow night at st.
Mary's college, Oakland.
The next league meeting will be held
school, Twenty-third and Fair Oaks
streets.