The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-22
EDITORIAL


EDITORIAL
f. H. Hartman in New York and Cali
fornis. Page g
Criticism Of the bench. Page 8
coloners mad swing. Page g.
GRAFT
Abe Ruef takes advantage Of time given him
to find counsel by spending day in his office and
District Attorney Langdon will ask today that
the case against him be set for trial as soon as
possible. Page 16
Letter made public in which Eugene e.
schmitz pledged himself last May to turn over
the power OF his office 10 the committee OF
seven. Page 16
City attorney decides graft grand jury is en-
titled 10 pay for full term Of service. Page 16
BANK FAILURE
James TreadweI appears as a witness before
the grand jury in investigation Of the wreck
Of the California safe deposit and trust
company. Page 4
CITY
Court restores to John FeeIy divorce decree
previously annulled because Lawyer Temple had
accused Feely Of having abducted Miss Margaret
Temple. Page 13
Eight corporals offend police commission and
charges may be fled. Page
Poem asks public TO aid IN caring for children
Of women who work out Page
Chamber of commerce at its annual meeting
elects President Roosevelt and Mayor Taylor
honorary members. Page 10
Seattle man claims bride in pretty ceremony
in red room at the Fsirmont. Page
Army engineers sent by government TO in
vestigate waterway needs in California favor
river and harbor improvements. Page 13
Prison board removes Archibald Yell from
Folsom despite moans OF Gillett heard from
afsr. Page L
Policemen save four men from drowning in
cistern. Page Q
Mail driver confesses that recent robbery at
MarysriIle was result Of a plot between himself
and confederates. Page Q
Supervisors detect Calhoun in scheme to trick
board into approving the overhead Ordi
nance. Page III
SUBURBAN
Justice Cooper discloses inside reasons for
Sehmitz decision. but fails to change adverse
attitude Of friend, who tells league courts
stand is wrong Page 4
Berkeley goods are confident disfraachising
amendment viii be defeated. Page 10
Oakland city council appropriates money for
investigation of the garbage problem, pre-
Iminary to the installation OF a new
system Page 10
Doctor shoots his wffe's bakery wagon
affinity Page 10
Bessie Bottini met death at hands of tramp4
is belief Of friends who learn she left train at
station TO walk to her home Page IL
Complaints are made in Alameda that youth
issues check repudiated by bank. Page
COAST
Stanford student disappears and friends who
fail in first attempt TO trace him are deter
mined to solve mystery. Page I
Highwayman who attempted robbery in tun-
mel on Contra Costa road is convicted by jury
at Martinez Page II
Two japanese arrested while making an in
spection Of the batteries at Fort Ste
vens. Page 3
Governor Sparks ignores the demands of the
Nevada assembly that he produce the evidence
which led him TO call for troops. Page
Land srsbbers still active. only more careful,
says Heney In Portland interview. Page s
EASTERN
Son Of W. A. Gilmore of San Francisco elopes
with Chicago heiress to 100000 Page i
Mrs. Potter Palmer's brother answers breach
Of promise suit by saying be could not wed
girl with penchant for afnnities. Page 1
Champ Clark announces in the house the In
tention Of the democratic party to nominate
Bryan. Page 2
Hughes in his frst public declaration says be
Is not seeking presidential nomination. but init
mates he would accept. Page 4
Shameful tale Of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw hits
hard blow at Thsw and wife leaves witness
stand discredited. Page 1
John MITCHELL retiring president Of united
mine workers, forced TO accept gift OF
s. 200. Page 8
FOREIGN
Berlin police attack throngs of unemployed
men clsmoring for work. Page 8
Lord Curzon's right to a seat in the British
house Of lords may be contested. Page @
Admiral Evans entertains Rio Jsneifo society
leaders and officials OF Brazil at reception on
flagship. Page 8
shonts family smugglers. charges government
inspectors who end dutiabie goods. Page 8
SPORTS
Foreign automobile factory viii open branch
house IN San Francisco. Page 6
Revival in all high school sports with opening
Of new year. Page 2
Candidates for offices are nominated for the
San Francisco yacht club. Page 2
Killing made on Shenandoah at the Emery
vile course. Page
The Calls turf editor defends Handcappor
Nsthsnson against unjust criticism of the sIlot-
ment Of weights for the Burns. Page 2
George s. Davis scores lucky victory in the
mile free handicap at Santa Anita. Page
Bill Papke knocks out Walter Stanton in the
fourth round Of their fight. Page 6
ST. Ives. g San Francisco setter. wins the
Pacific coast field trials derby. Page 9
Los Angeles council passes ordinance 70
prevent the selling giving away OF tips on
the races Page ?
Jack tTwinl Sullivan outclasses Joe Thomas