The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
EDITORIAL
POLITICS

Senator Perkins replies to the charges made
against his official record by Assemblyman
CaIlan Page
CITY
Mrs Violet webber. once an actress and now
wealthy woman Of Tennessee, intercedes to gain
pardon for Robert Griffin, the actor, serving
term in San Quentin for bigamy. Page
Sensational charges Of tricks to defraud are
made in bankruptcy hearing OF Brace -Anfengen
furniture company. Page ii
License for musical teachers is scheme sug
gested by local composer. Page IA
Fillmore street committee completes arrange
ments for New Years eve celebration. Page Ia
Mission district viii give $500 to masqueraders
New Years eve. Page IA
Downtown association has enthusiastic luncheon
10 consider plans for New Years eve. Page Ia
Congressman S. c. smith writes reassuring
letter 10 Mayor Taylor on Hetch Hetchy
grant Page 3
Continuance Of two weeks granted in the
Baird viii contest after wrangle OF at
1orneys Page
Lieutenant Jones must face court martial at
the Preside tomorrow. Page
Chinese is murdered and tong war is again
renewed. Page 2
Chief of Police Cook issues orders to pre-
vent rowdyism during New Years eve cele-
brstion. Page II
Claus Spreckels' remains carried TO last resting
place in Cypress Lawn cemetery. Page 3
State Labor Commissioner Mackenzie urges
change in labor laws to increase scope of the
bureau. Page
Red Cross viii soon establish free tuberculosis
dispensary in San Francisco Page :
Burglars raid Nose Gunst Co.'S cigar store,
Van Ness avenue and Geary street, and bar
tender suspected Of completely. Page
'-Ben Hur'' st the Van Ness theater is sue
cessfui reproduction of great drama. Page 5
The College Widow is given excellent pre-
sentation at the Valencia theater. Page 5
Unsatisfactory answer received by shippers
from the railroads forces climax to the rate
controversy. Page
William A. Dolph says he is willing to re-
turn 70 Memphis 10 face charges, but wants to
take his own tine. Page
Dr. Rupert Diue advises Mayor Taylor thar
San Francisco is one Of cieanest cities in United
States. Page x
AdolDh RoOs. pioneer San Francisco merchant,
dies suddenly PaweK
Children of schools conducted by saIesian
fathers to present "Fairyland Festival Page 4
Supervisor Center fails in attempt to block
work. Page 4
SUBURBAN
Custer proceedings brought TO place Gillett's
appointees in office of port warden fail Page
Madman made sane by surgical operation in
Oakland Page I
Colonial Jack to walk 1900 miles in 400.
days on $1,000 wager Page
John Claudianes granted continuance to seek
for new attorney Page
COAST
William Morse. son OF famous inventor. kills
Indian in Mexico and gives himself up to au-
thorities. Page2
EASTERN
Eight are killed and four injured in train
wreck in Montana PAGE
.,scotty'' enlists as marine. then saws be
not in earnest. Page
Alien on way to being deported attempts flight,
but is halted by rain Of bullets. Page
Vatican confirms appointment of Bishop
o'Connel as auxiliary bishop Of San Fran
cisco Page
John d. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie write
articles on vital economic problems Page
Miss Ethel Roosevelt makes her formal debut
in the White House. Pare
Important testimony introduced to show that
Thornton Hams was not principal in killing
Of Annis. Page
ORG4GN
Earthquake and tidal wave cause great havoc
in lower Italy, thousands Of lives being lost and
500 vessels sunk. Page
SPORTS
Stockton baseball fans form plans to raise big
fund to defend outlaw baseball Page
Book Maker William weidner is arrested
while fleeing from Emeryville track with bank
roll. Page
Baseball licenses figure in graft of Pittsburg
councilmen. Page 3
Country club Of Coronado issues program FOR
annual golf tournament. Page III
Southern California polo and pony racing
association elects officers and makes plans for
annual tournament. Page
Little Jockey "Doughnuts'' Harrington given
big ovation after winning with En- and EN- at
Emeryyille. Page 8
Chspultepec and Lady Irma lower worlds
racing record at the Arcadia track. Page III
Supervisors grant the January fight per-
NIT to Charles Lercari Of Pacific athletic
club. Page a
MARINE
Liner Mariposa sails for Tahiti with pumps
and gear 10 be used in repairing the bark
Louisiana Page 13
SOCIAL
Announcement is made Of engagement of Miss
Gladys Coffin and Don c. McCord. Page :