The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
Bad law and worse morals. Page
Some instructive business comparisons. Page
Usurpation by the gas company. Page
Scandslous condition Of state prisons. Page
GRAFT
Ruef bribery hearing in police court concluded
and decision win be given today. Page II
POLITICS
Bryan prepares speeches for forthcoming 10
days trip Page
Sherman accepts vice presidential nomination
and subscribes TO party principles. Page
Democrats object to helping election of Tom
Finn. union labor chairman, whom republicans
nominated for senator. Page
T. Clarence McGrsth announces his desire to
secure seat in assembly. but democratic leaders
await McNab's return. Page
Machine move warns Senator Perkins Of op-
position or perhaps that he must make new
deal. Page
Los Angeles republican county convention
completes ticket. Page
Taft encouraged by reports from west and
south. Page
Contra Costa county republicans refuse to
nominate Herrin men. Page
CITY
Treadwen juror dropped because name is not
On assessment roll Page II
Railroadmen marvel at Ingalls, criticism of
Hartman Page II
Major General Weston decides that under GER
tain circumstances jag is not jag. Page L
Presidential and other postmasters of state
meet and form associations at first con
ventions. Page IA
Mrs. l. W. Hellman wife Of the banker dies
result Of operation. Page IA
Chilean city is terrorized by bloody band of
-raiding outlaws. Page 2
Mrs. Dumouriez. niece Of Governor Budd Will
not contest his will Page 3
CIsudianes brothers to be put on trial
in Oakland soon indictments are re-
turned. Page 3
Man held on charge Of holding mp IS lumber
men identified as escaped convict Page 8
Government troops from the Presidio start for
maneuvers at Atascadero. Page 8
Report Of receiver OF wrecked Market street
bank awaited by attorneys. who have new plan
for rehabilitation. Page 8
Attorney Mansfield defends board Of trade in
Kragens bankruptcy dispute and calls witnesses
to explain sale. Page s
Burglar chased by policeman escapes with
his booty Page 5
Physicians score facilities at city and county
hospital and name committee to seek financial
aid from supervisors. PAGE S
SUBURBAN
Women students of university plan big recep-
ton 10 welcome freshmen women. Page 4
Baby boy arrested complaint Of grand
mother against conduct Of mother Page 4
Gay masquerade feature of celebration at
Idors park county fair Page 4
Fight over estate Of Mrs. J. J. Bullock is be-
gun and hard legal battle rs promised. Page 4
Firms located along East Oakland basin pro-
test against hsrbor improvement unless .heir
holdings included. Page 4
Doctor driven from bedside Of sick woman by
maniac with knife. Page 4
Girl pitches into gulch from buggy while play
ing on vehicle with other children Page 4
Ancient Order Of Hibernians, in session in
Oakland. take pleasure trip. Pnge 4
COAST
Interest in the election at Y. NJ. /.
grand council Page 3
Governor GiIlett boycotts Catalina because
Of discrimination against naval militia Page 3
Babes burn while parents are attending circus
at Bellingham, Wash. Page 2
Harrimsn's younger son sIays big bear and
railroad wizard rejoices. Page 2
Supervisors reach edge Of Yosemite valley;
discuss bond sale en- route. Page 4
EASTERN
Captain Hams letters challenged Annis to
duel after alleged confession Of wife. Page 1
Admiral Robley D. Evans celebrates sixty
second birthday and is retired from navy by
age limit. Page L
Iron military rule brings quiet in Springfield
and grand jury begins investigations. Page L
SPORTS
Oakland takes the first game Of the series
from Portland on grounds across bay. PAGE o
pionship at Newport. Page 3
Three top heavy fsyorites meet with hard luck
at Seattle and finish out of money. Page 8
The Eel PAGES mile In 2:O215, fastest heat of
the year. Page S
Nimbus makes new American record for six
furlongs at Empire City track. Page s
Cy Moreing Of Stockton may manage state
league next season. Page a
Ketchel wins in the second round by
knockout Page \
Seals win from Angels. to g. in hard hitting
game. Page
Billy Pspke easily outcIssses Sailor Burke in
rough six round mill in New York Page o
Battling Nelson and Joe Cans breeze In and
viii start training soon. Page q
Eddie Hanlon and Freddie Welsh sign to box
next month before Sam Berger's club. Page o
LABOR
New idea Of insurance against idleness is In.
augurated by German municipality. Page J
MARINE
Pacific Mail liner China sails for the orient
with heavy cargo Of government freight, includ
ing 4To submarine mines Page ia
SOCIAL
Announcement Of the engagement OF Miss
Clarisse Lyons 10 Alexander de Brettville sur
prises friends Page a
CASTRO AGAIN INSULTS
TWO POWERFUL NATIONS