The San Francisco call., 1906-12-19
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
Rudolph spreckels' testimony before Judge
Dunno an astounding picture of the man
Ruef. Pare a
Roosevelt voluminous and multfarious Presi
dent Page 8
The japanese hate US, but we need not expect
war on that account. Page 8
GRAFT SCANDAL
Mayor Schmitz. after arrangement BY which
Ruef is to occupy entire time of the court,
makes blun that he wants speedy trial. p.
CITY
japanese Consul Uyeno evinces anxiety as to
prooable outcome of visit OF Japanese fleet to
Pacific Coast and viii not admit that he advised
change in OF warships Page
Wives of two prominent San Franciscans held
up by masked man and robbed while returning
from shopping tour with children. Page
Pope Plus is named as legatee under the
will of the late Mrs. Catherine Kelly. Page
Merchants Association votes to abolish
steamer day. and TO make payment by
check. Page 12
Appropriation by Government for orland irri-
cation project means much for California ?. IL
Gustave Sutro will erect building on Eddy
street, near Taylor. at cost OF 500. 600. Page
James +. Mulligan, weu.known dry goods
merchant, dies from pneumonia Page
Tsrouea its expert. Professor PIehn OF the
University OF California. the United Railroads
admits increased cost OF living. Page 16
Six young men imprisoned on charges OF har-
ing held up and robbed three men while work
Ing in gang. Page l6
Judge Carroll Cook finds Dabner guilty of
murder in first degree Page l6
Suit of Guy L Thomas for $50 600 damages
against proprietor of The Call is dismissed on
motion of plaintiff. Page
George Koehler, machinist, is ground to
death under at ferry loop. Page l6
Gabrilowitsch proves himself master Of piano
In concert at Lyric Hall. Page IL
Leading workers in field of charity ask Relief
Corporation to surrender relief fund. Page
SUBURBAN
Evidence adduced in trial of alleged SLAYER in
Oakland, Thomas Keough, aged rs, to show he
was insane at time of the killing Page
Grandfather of San Francisco girl begins suit
in Oakland court for removal of her guardian
Alexander Murdock. charging him with misap-
propr1ating her property. Page
Eight-story structure to be called the st.
Marks Hotel viii be erected at once near center
Of Oakland. Page g
Porch climbing burglar robs three houses in
Oakland. Pace a
Oakland husband says his wife hirted with
grocery boy; she secures divorce Page
Girl who tries to save home from fire is pre-
cipitated through blazing roof when rafters give
way Page
Realty Federation committee indorses move
ment TO obtain good roads Page 6
Oakland High School teachers open crusade
against English she is taught and move for
return to old methods of teaching language P. 8
Berkeley Trustees eliminate from proposed
charter provision permitting women to vote at
school elections. Page 8
COAST
Hicks, entombed miner at Edison tunnel is
going mad and may never be rescued Page /
Marysville fire chief and hoseman fatally In
jured by explosion and many others hurt P. s
Two boys in prison at Salinas effect their
escape by cutting hole in jail wall with hack
saw Page 5
]. A. Conners, telegrspher, held at Tacoma
after death of his wife. Page
DOMESTIC
owing to fear Of violence. Page
Wealthy Chicago grain and elevator man found
guilty of fraud. Page S
Hartman wins in fight with Hill for control
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail
road Page Q
Fight on street car at Pensacola, Fla. ends
in soldiers firing volley at the coach Page
Harry x. Thaw's defense is revealed and it
adds startling chapter to murder case. Page IL
WASHINGTON Il
President transmits message Of Metcalf ON
Japanese question to Congress with short mes
sage. Page /
FOREIGN
French Chamber OF Deputies upholds Cabinet
on church separation measures. Page
Russia and Japan nearing agreement on fishing
rights Siberian coast. Page 2
SOCIAL
Miss Jennie crocker will entertain at large
ball at her San Mateo bone in January. Page
SPORTS
Shotgun turns tables on Fireball and easily
wins the Thora handicap Page z
Jockey Ross pilots Elizabeth to place In |
hard drive at Ascot Page
Harvard football men await the decision of
the faculty committee. Page z
Either Siler or Jefries will referee the Cans
Herman fight Page z |
sons challenge TO fight. Page 2
Willie Fitzgerald, Britt's next opponent in the
ring. viii arrive here tonight. Page
LABOR
Establishing Of a bank in this city for laboring
men is being talked of in trades union cir
cles. Page 8 |
MARINE
Pacific Mail liner San Jose arrives from Pan
anna week behind her schedule. Page II |
MINING
Deal is completed by which the Goldneld Con-
solidated Mines Company takes In the Com
hin ffon mines for 000 nn0 pa IN /