The San Francisco call., 1908-12-19
POLITICS

POLITICS
Direct primary league prepares bill for sub
mission to legislature and centers campaign at
Sacramento Page 10
CITY
". II. Rudolph, racertack follower, wanted in
New York by brother in law for wife desertion,
makes telegraphic defense. Page 3
Supervisor Rixford outlines plan for municipal
auditorium and city han to replace the wrecked
building Page ~
Musicians interested in contest between svm
phony orchestra and brass band In Golden Gate
park. Page IL
G. Conrado sues for divorce. naming Giovanni
Gardano wife's affinity. Page IL
Frank II. Scofeld, the wealthy proprietor of
millinery stores, is pugnacious on stand in dI-
vorce matter. Page IL
Further protests made against proposed in
crease in rates on westbound freight. Page q
Real estate men oppose the practice Of pub
fishing excessive valuations transactions as
detrimental to market. Page II
Executive committee Of good government
league urges superior judges to exercise care in
selecting jury panel. Page IL
United Railroads cars kill 60 and injure 500 in
less than u months. Page 20
Guests Of ocean Shore railway compliment
pLouiOLS4S C1 lAt4E SuCctSc f4&G
Tyler Henshaw surrenders to James H Murray
four 100000 notes forged by Signor. Page 8
Postmaster Fisk permits postal clerk to do
printing in competition with unions, using gov
ernment light and power. Page <
Reconciled multimillionaire David Hsnbury
says love Of wife prompted gift OF $4,000 600
worth of property. Page 20
Clash between supervisors and Thornwell Null
lally over United Railroads contribution divi
dend. Page 20
SUBURBAN
School children. teachers and society wards
prepared to commence tag day campaign this
morning Page .
Mrs. Isabella j. Martin viii be sentenced hits
morning for dynamiting the home of Judge
ogden. Page s
+. NJ. Smith. the ''borax king buys rock
quarry to stop teams from hauling past
Belvedere excited by depredations Of gentle, :
man burglar Page 8
COAST
Governor elect cosgrove Of washington, who is
III in Paso IoDles, may be inaugurated in this
state. Page 5
city Marshal and Tax Collector E. G. ward of
Pctaiuma admits shortage Of $1,000 Page 5
EASTERN
Knox will be secretary OF state. Page s
Spring Valley influence is said to be secretly
working in Washington 10 prevent favorable
action on Hetch Hetchy water plan. x-age &
witnesses in murder case tell OF shooting OF
Annis by Hams Page 2
SPORTS
Spring Valley boys win first honors in second
meet Of Public Schools athletic league. Page LIZ
New light thrown attempt TO bribe umpires
"a throw final New York Chicago game Page LIZ
Jockey Walter Miller wins with Creation
by putting up great exhibition Of skilled rid
ing. Page Is
Baseball ragnates will meet today, but there
appears little hope Of uniting Coast and State
leagues. Page IA
Interest increases as the Lsngford-FIynn match
draws near Page Ia
ONLY one favorlte wins at Arcadia, Warner
Griswell humping Matte Bumppc. Page III
MARINE
Ferry steamer Newark breaks down OF Goat
island, hut tugs go to rescue and passengers are
saved long delay. Page IL
SOCIAL
Ned Greenway bali is social event Of season
and more than 900 guests take part. Page .
Formal announcement willfbe made today Of
the engagement Of Howard Taylor Blethen and
Miss Maize Julian Crowley. Page 20