The San Francisco call., 1908-12-08

ness and possibly rain by night; fresh southeast
winds. Page Is
EDITORIAL
The kept" newspaper Page 6
a new limit on litigation. Page 8
Seen through the fog. Page 6
A prize lighters civic pride Page 6
GRAFT
Ruef case viii go to jury tomorrow. Page 3
Blskes testimony in Murphy trial is mistaken
by severe grilling Of attorneys. Attempt TO drag
in marriage reacts on defense. Page
Thomas H. Williams willing to assume whole
OF former Mayor schmitz' bail bonds. but law
forbds. Page
CITY
Kytka identities letter sent to Boas as hand
writing of John Walter wilson, Page 1
Z. S. Rowland. cashier Of the Bank of
Hesldsburg. confesses embezzlement Of s12o.-
600. Page 1
Remarked woman claims dead husband is
alive and has second marriage annulled Page
Autobomile enthusiasts believe persons who
Zee after accidents should be severely pun
ished- Page 10
John Doherty, typhoid patient at Hahne-
mann hospital, slaashes throat and jumps to
death. Page 1s
Supervisor Gisnnini and City Engineer Manson
wiz lesve for Washington today on Hetch
Hetchy business. Page 8
Two thousand passengers held prisoners two
hours on ferry boat stuck in mud. Page 16
Christian Science lecturer explains tenets Of
creed to large audience Page 10
Peer Gynt' at the Van Ness thester fails
to score triumph. Page7
as excuses for numbering Durham White Ste
vens. Page 5
San Francisco Elks wiz give annual dance at
St Francis tomorrow night Page 5
George l. King appointed secretary of South
ern Pacific company to succeed J. L. VIII
cutt. Page
Question is asked as to what has become
Of ornamental poles promised by United Rail
roads Page
SUBURBAN
Note written by Mrs. Isabella Martin is inter
cepted and introduced at her trial Page 4
Failure Of high school fraternity members to
surrender charters today may result in ex-
puIsion- Page 4
Young carpenter kills himself when wife
leaves. Page 4
Mayor Mott in special message to city council
outlines proposed bond issue. Page
COAST
Hundreds Of visitors and guests at Mare
island on day Of ship launching who partook
of noon luncheon are laid low by ptomaine
poison Page 1
Bandits rob bank in Portland at pistols point
and make way with s1e,s Page L
Mrs. Lena Severance, bound in straitjacket
hangs herself in Nspa asylum. Page 1
San Jose Elks viii give Christmas empty stock
ing fund show at Victory thestor. Page 10
Former Secretary Of Navy Metcalf says aerial
navigation viii bring about change in methods of
warfare Page
EASTERN
Both houses Of congress hold brief sessions and
adjourz CIT Of respect TO members who died dur
ing recess. Page
widow of Robert G. Ingersoll wins $780,
suit in United States Supreme Court Page 2
Charles A Ekstromer Swedish vice consul at
St Louis who championed cause Of PEOPLES
bank. ends life with poison. Page 2
Mrs Florence Maybrick wins suit for 500.
600 acres Of land which lawyer tried to
seize. Page
Huge profits Of STANDARD oil company are laid
bare on witness stand in New York Page
Estimates Of appropriations to be made by
congress contain liberal allowances for Pacific
coast. Page S
Mystery surrounds defraying Of cost of Presi-
dent Roosevelts trip to Africa. Page 3
Fidelity funding company organized 10 finance
tainoiic Duiuins opehahOhs S1soVVsVOO IN DEBT
with no assets. Page
FOREIGN
General Simon takes possession of national
palace Of Haiti and win appoint revolutionary
leaders in cabinet Page 2
Colonel z. W Tory dies of heart failure in
Hile. Page
SPORTS
flanagan leaves Stanford and Presley will have
sole control Of athletics Page o
Murray's proposed 60 days midwinter race
meeting in FL Paso refused sanction by Texas
thoroughbred association. Page Q
Interesting exhibits TO be made at third annual
show of California pigeon club. Page 10
Be Thankful, at 20 to 1, improves with star
Ting suddenness and easily wins. Page q
Flynn compels Berger to pay him $3.50 more be-
fore he viii fight Langford. Page o
Fred Cooks crack colt Lawrence p Daley
breaks down while being trained Page
Roral Ben wins feature race at Arcadia in
driving finish. Page 10
New records and two serious accidents
result Of furious riding in six day bicycle
race. Page 10
LABOR
international President George L. Berry is ten
dered reception by the pressmen. Page 5
MARINE
Pacidc Mail liner city Of Para is taking 72o.-
600 rife and revolver cartridges for the govern
ment Of Salvador. Page Is
SOCIAL
Miss Roma Paxton viii wed Lieutenant Law
renee Ausun IN this city December II. Page