The San Francisco call., 1906-12-15
EDITORIAL

Roosevelt simplify neither Government nor
spelling. Page
Mrs. stuyvesant Fish's announcement that in
future she will wear none but American
clothes. Page
San Francisco may consider herself fortunate
by comparison with Valparaiso. Page
In modern finance the wages Of sin are paid
by the stockholders Page 8
Restraint OF Colorado River matter for na-
tional and perhaps international help Page
GRAFT SCANDAL
Camille MaiIhehuau. formerly of Franks res
tsurant. testifes before the Grand Jury that
Ruef demanded $500 extortion from him, but
compromised on the payment Of $500, which
went 70 protect Franks. Jacks and the Old
Poodle Dog restaurants. Page
James D. Phelan indirectly charges that five
companies presenting water schemes to the city
had 10 pay the Supervisors S25. 900 before appli-
cations would be considered Page
The Grand Jury continues investigation into al
legged theater hoId-up. Page 2
CITY
Police called out to quen riot of striking
street railway construction workers who marched
under red flags. Page le
Clash between Mayor and Supervisors and the
Relief Corporation comet to climax and police
are detailed in parks TO prevent eviction of
refugees refusing 70 pay rent rage
oner is made TO build structure Bush
street for stock brokers when they ANAL
gamate. Page IL
Miss Pearl Landers and Vincent whitney sur
prise friends By sudden marriage. Page ls
Coin of aged woman refugee. who is incom-
petent. gains her many friends Page Is
Friday night cotillon at Palace Hotel at
tended by a merry throng. Page
Coroner TO investigate mysterious death Of
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SUBURBAN
Martirez passenger train narrowly escapes
being wrecked at Port Costa. Page 4
Further details OF Southern Pacific plans for
conversion Of ferry train service in OAKLAND and
Alameda from steam to electricity are made
public Page
Brave girl conpels porch climber to beat
hssty retreat from her home Page
Married man and girl be lured away from
home in New York are captured in Oakland
and will be taken East. Page
COAST
League Of California Municipalities in conven-
ton at Fresno adopts resolutions condemning
welching insurance concerns. Page
Hicks miner entombed in Edison shaft near
Bakersfield. in good spirits and Will probably be
rescued soon Page
Mysterious stranger at San Jose cannot tell
what his is where he came from. P.
Railroad 10 be built from San Diego TO Yuma;
announcement of Incorporation. Page
Contents OF will OF Mrs. Siegfried Sscher tele-
graphed TO Santa Cruz court Page
Wife of Henry Austin Adams. magazine
writer. given divorce. Page
DOMESTIC
Rear Admiral Mason recommends that more
space be assigned wsrships for ammuni-
tion. Page 4
Secretary Taft tells how BiIibid prisoners were
killed with wrong serum. Page 4
House votes TO increase salaries Of Vice Presf-
dent. Speaker and members of the Cabinet TO
sl2. 600. but by close vote defeats proposed in
crease 10 $500 for Senators and it's own mem
bers. Page
Patrick Calhoun refuses 10 admit graft in
restigstion caused slump in United Railroads
stock. Page !
FOREIGN
Details of great Mexican railway merger are
made known. Page /
Cardinal Richard issues communication agree
ing that lsymen may make declarations of wor-
ship in Paris. which offers solution of church
difficulty. Page 1
Rebel leader of Ecuador kills himself when
troops fire on mob attempting to rescue him from
troops. Page 5
SPORTS
Barney schreiber sells his crack colt. Tony
Jockey Miller wins with two OF bis mounts at
Eneryville. is third with another and finishes
fourth with his fourth mount. Page z
Los Angeles is bidding for the Burns-o' Brien
fight and stands good chance Of pulling match
away from Nevada Page 6
Tony Faust probably the winner of the Pacific
Union stake, which will be at Emeryvflle
today Page
LABOR
seating Alexander Dijeau. expelled member of
Mix Wagon Drivers Union, as delegate from
the Stablemen's Union Page 8
MARINE
Liner China sails for the Orient with big
cargo and many passengers Page IL