The San Francisco call., 1908-05-12
EDITORIAL

Tart column Page
The competition of navies. Page
Docking the neet at this port Page
The success Of the bond Issue Page 9
Driving the obstructionists Page
FLEET
Beautiful AngOra goat, gift of Miss Emma
California Herrscher. accepted official mascot
Of battieship Connecticut Page
ofncers of battleships tour the city IN
autos. Page
Many volunteer for concert to be given sail.
OrE on board sx1NAon Army ship Con-
quercr. ~ Page 16
One hundred chiefs and warrant officers OF the
Atlantic and Pacific fleets are taken to Noun.
Taualpais and royalty entertained. Page
Crowds stIn continue to invade the Dig
men-of-war in the bay and excursion boats are
crowded. Page
Navy men win nrst in series Of baseball
games, defeating the army nine by a score
Of to T. Page
Second bali to officers and ladies of nset a re-
nsrkable scene Of youth and soiiity. Page
GRAFT
Cross examination of "Bis JIM Gallagher
strengthens against Abe Ruef In Psrkside
bribery; Ruefs latest indicated defense is that
greedy Doodle supervisors held him up. Page 10
POLITICS
Lncoln-Roosevelt league Is assured Of work
Ing msjority at convention by reports from alt
sections Of state. Page 1s
Jacob H. Nsr is chosen as leagues nominee
for delegate at large 10 the Chicago con
rention. Page 16
CITY
Bond issae of sIs,2ooooo for city improve
ments carried by San Francisco voters BY vote
practically unanimous. Page L
Chinese woman, Mrs. Tssng Wong Kiew. seeks
divorce. sIimOny. children and her maiden
name PAGE 10
Many reductions in telephone rates proposed In
bin now being considered by board Of supet
visors Page 1s
Private william Buwalda, Z. S. A., who
cheered Anarchist Emma Goldman, will be court
mnrtialed Friday at the Presidio. Page 16
Mrs Hanbury fails to get return of diamond
pin from uncle, who alleges she owes him
money. Page 1s
Federated hzrbor Improvements association re-
ceives extensive plans OF Colonel Heusr and
Luther Wagner for improving water front and
increasing docksge facilities 10 accommodate
100000 tons OF commerce Pnge
The Reckoning is clererly presented By
Katherine Grey at the Novelty; 'Lovers Lane
good attraction ht the Alcszar. Page
George n Tichenor sought by police on war
rant for alleged shortage In accounts. Page
SUBURBAN
Affinity romance was behind collapse Of
Actress Mary Shaw's Mrs Warren's Profess
sion" company at Oakland. Page 1
Mrs. Metcaif is guest of honor at elaborate
luncheon at CIaremont country club. Page
Princess Chimay's name drawn into Mrs Mar
tins case By testimony of Detective Hodg
kins PAGE 4
Remains Of old graveyard near Stanford be,
neTed to be relic Of erratic French noble
man Page 4
Herrin crowd attempts to dictate policy and
jam program down the threats of repub-
licans Page 4
COAST
Ex-Governor Pardee summoned to Washington
by president 10 aid In conservation Of water and
action is regarded rebuke to GiIlett and "a
E. Huntington's supporters. Page
EASTERN
President approves terms of Hetch Hetchy
grant and land Office is-directed to draw official
order Page L
Cornerstone is laid at Washington for nro.
posed home for international union Of American
republics. Page
Many dead and scores injured in oklahoma
tornado, which devaststes large area. Page 8
Senate adds $500 900 to agriculture bill for
roads in national forest Page
SPORTS
Ariel club win try to break the monopoly
Of the new eight trust Page 8
San Francisco auto dealers to hold "a hour
endurance race for stock cars. Page 8
Juggler defeats Pretension In the best race at
the meeting at Jamsies Page
All favorites are defeated at Emeryville. sec
oud choices dividing the card with ont
siders. Page
House accepts senate amendments to the bill
prohibiting rscetrack gambling in district Of
Columbia. Page
Amateur boxers provide sensational bouts for
the sailors OF the feet under direction Of olym
pic club officials. Page
LABOR
Tho trouble Of the bottle Gamers with the glass
works seems to be almost at an end. Page
San Frsncisco typographical union receives
word that international convention at Boston Will
break all records for attendance Page
MARINE
Tusbont lines have busy day shifting ships
within the bay. Page 10
SOCIAL
California club will give dance to junior Off
GERS Of the feet and 200 Of city's society
girls. Page
MINING
Goldneld Consolidated continues recent up
shoot and hits S.. after which It recedes TO
s9.e2a. Pnge