The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-18
Holiday Today
DY proclamation of Governor
u James N. Gillett today is de-
cIareda legal holiday in California.

clarede legal holiday in California.
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
EASTERN
Secretary Of treasury. with approval Of presi-
dent will issue $50, 900. 900 Of certificates and
Panama bonds to relieve financial situa-
t,on Page I
STOCK market. more optimistic. is busy clearing
up wreckage and preparing FOR greater pros
perity. rage ~
Flotilla Of torpedoboat destroyers viii leave
Norfolk navy yard on December ? for the long
cruise TO this port rage
President Roosevelt calls for meeting Of all
governors Of states and territories in Washington
during May to discuss question Of means to con
serve the natural resources of the United
States. rage
Art Of making love may be taught in Chicago
schools if Francis C. Blair carries out his sug-
eestion that ceurtship and marriage be placed in
curriculum. Page
women incite strikers to attack policemen,
two OF whom are injured by flying bricks when
mob of 1000 sympathizers marches through
Louisville streets. Page
Professor Dorsey OF Field museum in Chicago
criticises the design for the new $50 gold
piece: Page 8
st. Paul railroad makes haste in track laying
to capture rich prize. Page .
FOREIGN
Mexico cedes Magdslena bay the coast of
Lower California 10 the United States for a
coaling station Page
Secretary Taft and party on board the Rainbow
arrive at Tladivostok. Page 4
German emperor's visit TO Great Britain
causes amity between the nations and writer sug-
gests the forming OF an alliance between United
States. Germany and England. Page 4
COAST
Cupid makes victims OF former Alameda school
teacher and ships surgeon at sea Miss Oliver
Taylor stops st Panams to continue jodrney as
Mrs. Mccall. Page I
Train robbers take automobile gloves and bibles
from Southern Pacific bozcsr between San Luis
ohispo and l'spc. Page IL
Breaker wo santa Cruz fishermen on
Black poia.. ear Delmsr, and both are
drowned. Page 4
EDITORIAL
+. A unique and significant ratification Page
An Improbable business. Page 8
working the Dramatic oracle. Page 6
Proposed currency reforms. Page 8
CITY
Combination automobile and motor boat siaks
in bay and inventors have a narrow escape from
drowning. Page II
Legislature will pass San Francisco charter
amendments concerning proposed SIS, 600, 600 bond
issue TO rebuild municipal structures and pro
vide auxiliary salt water system for IRE fight
ing Page I
japanese students present comedy version OF
Macbeth" in which ghost and red tablecloth
play prominent parts. Page 8
Life insurance men win take action to force
out alleged wildcat companies who peddle ad-
visory board contracts. Page IA
Mystery surrounds identity Of man who com
mitted suicide in hotel his names having been
T. r. Cassidy, 7. K. Reilly and J. A. CASSIDY. IA
Statue OF Padre Junipero Sierra. founder OF
California missions presented 10 the city by ex-
Mayor James D. Pbelan. unveiled iu Golden Gate
park Mayor Taylor accepts the gift in the name
Of the city. Page Ia
Musicians OF the Milan opera company are
barred from playing at performances this week.
owing 10 rules OF musicians union and federal
law. PaEe 8
Several collections of pictures now on view de-
light art lovers OF city. Page
Hundred men employed by United Railroads
come close to death in burning lodging house
but grope way out through the smoke filed
Railways. Page ID
Burglar is pursued along streets by man i,
psjamas TIE robber being captured after excit
ing chase. Page IA
Miss Carol Sheldon. society girl. the head
While she is watching a game and inaicts serIou,
injury Page IA
Negro palmist shoots dark hued sconer after
alteration in Pacific street Page ID
Additional news reaches city concerning terri
bic end Of San Francisco youth who was battered
to death in rigging of vessel wrecked in Alaska
/ by storm. Page IA
Brakes on streetcsr fail to work on grade anC
car strikes team Of horses the collision injurin:
woman and three men. Page IL
SUBURBAN
/ one fireman dies and three are overcome By
( fumes Of ammonia in basement of Oakland drug
store. Page ]
Young womens Christian association begins
educstionsl work today in Oakland. Page 4
Many interesting club events scheduled fo
tile coming week in the cities across th
bay. Page (
Oakland real estate men are optimistic tbl
week in regard to financial situation. Page
Joseph smith, head OF the nonpolyg mou
branch Of the Mormon church, discusses divorc
in sermon. Page :
SPORTS
Jockeys walter Miller and Eddie Dugan tn
stars Of the metropolitan turf this year. win ar
rive here this week. Page
San Jose state leaguers defeat Stockton a
baseball. TO l. Page
Greyhound Lady Belp wins another stake a
/ Iagleside coursing park Page
Al Honmsn's marc Kitty wins the free 70
al at the San Francisco driving club races O
/ tue park speedEsy. Page
Automobiles wiz start today on the return en-
durancc run from Witter Springs. Page
owen Moran. the English feather weight wb
is TO meet Nell, catches the fancy OF the follow
ers of boxing. Page