The San Francisco call., 1906-12-29
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
Apology is about due from the Chronicle for
story of theft of million from relief fund P. 8
The ''car famine has been advanced to the
dignity Of popular mystery Page s
Alaska's needs not many. but they are
of the highest Importance to the people of that
Territory. Page 8
Secretary Metcalfs neglect of his duty to ex-
anime both sides Of Japanese question obvious
from his report Page
1t is not clear why Japan should undertake to
double the size of its army at this particular
time. Page
GRAFT SCANDAL
Judge Dunno grills Presiding Judge Graham
for entertaining motion to separate Schmitz and
Ruef, who seek separate trials Pages 1-2
Ruef is trying to hush the scandal involving
Jerome Bassity's Haymarket Theater. Page 2
CITY
Governor-elect Gillett gives out word that
only those applicants who are indorsed by their
county committees need expect places under his
administration. Page S
Judge Cook denies motions for change of
jurisdiction and special commission in murder
trial OF John Siemsen. Page II
A. J. Brandenstein will erect a fve-story
building to cost $4,000 at Mission and Spear
streets. Page 8
Significance attaches to announcement that
Judge Graham will take up probate work in Su-
perior Court Monday Page II
Attorneys A A. Moore and Albert johnson
barely escape coming TO blows in heated tilt
during arbitration proceedings Page II
Tangled case results from efforts of mis-
sionaries to secure guardianship of Chinese
girl Page Il
Madison Bsbcock. vice principal of the Han
cock School and formerly Superintendent of
Schools. dies at home of DR.. Ragan. Page II
Police Commissioners vote 10 enforce ordi-
and the use of boxes" Page IL
Oakland educators viii have to deal with
question of segregating white and japanese
pupils. Page
". S. Keyes. capitalist and clubman found
dead in bed at Pacific Union Club. Page
SUBURBAN
Accidental encounter on Alameda local train
leads TO engagement and marriage within few
hours after the meeting Of pair. Page
Bride whose husband was arrested on their
wedding trip for theft sues for divorce from
spouse Page
George Il. Goddard. one OF the most promi-
nent pioneers and a civil engineer of early Cali
fornia dies at Berkeley. Page
Boy bully makes crippled lad the target of his
airgun in Oakland and shoots him in the eye,
destroying its sight. Page 4
Southern Pacific Company plans extensive
changes in trackage and seeks freight yard
facilities north of Oakland mole. Page
Two Oakland prisoners offer themselves for
S25O0 reward as subjects for TRANSMISSION of
blood TO dying man. though operation would
mean almost fatal results to the volunteers. P.
COAST
Explosion at Dupont Powder Works. Santa
Cruz, wrecks part of plant and Injuries one
man. Page 2
DOMESTIC
President viii send message to Congress call
ing attention TO break in Colorado River and
menace to farmers. Page 8
George W. Perkins and George s. FairchiId,
former New York Life officials. indicted in con
nection with ''Prussian Loan" Page
Alexander J. cassatt, president of the Penn
sylFania Railroad dies of heart disease. Page 2
Week trade reviews show unparalleled volume
Of business at close Of year and outlook for
1907 is very bright Page 2
Colored soldier tries TO rob Chinaman in Okla
homa and shoots him when he resists. Page 8
Judge Williams. who disappeared from Den
yer eight years ago. returns there and says he
has been perfecting Wynn gold-extracting pro-
cess Page 8
Jury in case Of Colonel Mann of Town Topics
returns verdict of not guilty. Page Q
FOREIGN
Severe storms continue throughout Europe. de-
laying all manner OF traffic Page
Sixteen persons killed and more than thirty
injured in railroad collision in Scotland P. /
French Senate passes church bill. which
will be completed in detail probably today. p 2
Governor, Of Russian province is shot to death
by two unknown anarchists. Page
SPORTS
Tony Faust runs another phenomenal race at
Emeryville and wins the Fallen Leaf handi-
cap Page 8
Champion Jim Jeffries agrees to meet Squires
the Australian, in fight for $4,000 purse at
Rhyolfte NeE Pare &
Bookmakers at Ascot Park are reported TO be
heavy losers for the season. Page 7
Tennis tournament commenced by juvenile
players Thursday viii be completed today on
the Golden Gate Park courts. Page
Cans and Herman complete their hard training
work for their fight Page 2
LABOR
Labor Commissioner stanord's report shows
that labor disturbances are rapidly decreasing
throughout the State. Page 8
MARINE
Liner Doric encounters heavy head winds after
leaving Honolulu and arrives day late Page
MINING
Struggle for control Of the Belcher mine on
the Comstock list is under way in the San Fran
cisco Stock and Exchange Board. Page lS
SOCIAL
Mrs. Henry T. Scott is hostess at ball at
Burlingame Club. Page
Henry A. Buffers will entertain holiday house
party at his Piedmont home. Page 4
REAL ESTATE
UhI Brothers lease Academy of Sciences prop
erty on Market street for thirty-year term at
more than 81. SOC, 900 and will build eightstory
class "A structure. Page
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