The San Francisco call., 1908-07-16


The gas companys moderation. Page @
Hayes among the marshes. Page
Han the prodigai son. Page
POLITICS
Eighteen members Of republican county COM
mittee essay to give party TO Herrin. Page 4
Bryan waits for Taft's acceptance letter be-
fore preparing his own. Page 2
Prohibition party convention prepares for
struggle over presidential nomination. Page 3
Tailor finds Taft has perfect figure and he
seeks TO get dows to $50 pounds. Page
Protestants attack gerrymsnder by Herrin
machine in Alameda county is violation Of
law. Page 4
San Leandro branch Of Lincoln. Roosevelt re-
publican league wages campaign to oust Southern
Pacific machine. Page 4
GRAFT
Fistic contest between Assistant District At
torney Ward and Ruefs attorney narrowly
averted. Page 16
CITY
Captain Petersen Of Oakland declares John
CIaudianes is cheap fsker and discredits his
story of dynsmiting of Gallagher abode; Lang
don and Burns claim 10 have secured some
roboration Of confession and prisoners brother
Peter is seen in Reno. Page I
Syndicates formed in Paris to bid on new issue
Officers of departments OF California and Co
lumbia TO compete at rife practice. Page
Big windjsmmers crash on bay and both are
badly damaged Page s
Real wife Of James Kendall indignant at un-
pleasant notoriety. Police deny accidental shoot
ing and suspect mans companion Of attempting
his life. Page 16
Thief snatches purse of young woman in
Pacific avenue. but drops it when pur
sued Page
Mrs. Miles 7. Baird, separated from her
cratic young husband. is given s25. 900 to reln-
quish all claims against Baird estate. Page 10
Dr. W A. Lampe and DR.. B. l. Fowler and
W W Watson are rescued by steamer Arrow
from a disabled launch that they had been sail
ing in. Page 16
SUBURBAN
Berkeley real estate man deserts blind and
crippIed wife and lives with another woman
who is received in social circles Of college
town. Page 4
Lima beans suffer from black louise and scien-
lists seek to learn insects habits. Page
James E. Rogers writes thesis on consolidation
of cities in the United States. Page
Berkeley trustees call election on annexa-
tion of Ocean View district. Page
COAST
Bradford Van vrankin. former Oakland deputy
coroner found desperately wounded in home
near San Jose. Page
Employe Of Union oil company at orcutt is
caught in lake of blazing oil and perishes al
though fellow employe risked life to save
him. Page 4
Atlantic battleship feet will reach Honolulu
today. Page
wife of DR.. Henry Miner says physician had
mania for kissing servants and names Miss Mabel
Gilman. maid, recipient Of his amorous
attentions. Page 3
EASTERN
Giuseppe ALA. slayer Of Father Leo Heinrichs
dies with curses upon his lips. Page 3
Roosevelt and ReuterdahI discuss naval mat
ters at oyster bay. Page
SPORTS
Battling Nelson celebrates his succession to
the lightweight championship title in frankly
boyish fashion. Page
Seals take another one from the Oaks after
Il innings Of exciting ball. Page 0
Mud upsets form calculations at The Meadows
and Kansas Price makes a killing with
Laura Clay. Page o
Gold medals go to athletes Of Great Britain.
France and Sweden the winners Of finals Of
events at the Olympic games Page 10
Hunters Of state are successful in quest Of
deer and doves first day Of open sea-
son. Page is
Sacramento is added to the Pacific Coast
league circuit and Los Angeles suburb will be
taken in. Page
LABOR
The cigar makers want to advertise the blue
label. Page III
MARINE
Catch Of red salmon in Alaska up to July 2
falls far short Of average and fears are enter
tanned that the seasons pack will he 30 ner
cent smaller than usual. Page