The San Francisco call., 1909-02-26
GRAFT

George knight. orator and attorney for graft
defendants, hurls "deh" at prosecution in at
tempt to disqualify grand juror. Page I
One prospective juror dismissed after chal-
lenge for cause and another accepted temporar-
ily In Calhoun trial Page I6
CITY
Preliminary hearing of Mrs Cochrane post
poned and case may be dropped. Page I6
Army of sleuths fails to train Jennie Crocker's
Pathetic letter from sged mother saves youth
from Jail sensence. Page 16
President Bourn of the Spring Valley water
company outlines propositions that his company
is willing TO submit to the city. Page 16
Millions for Preside improvements held up be-
csuse officials can not agree. Page 1
II. C. Baird and ]. D. Peterson arrested
on charge Of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Page 10
Theatrical magnate asserts Thomas H. WI
liams was Alice Nelson's "angel." Page L
Joseph C. Deming, pioneer -four miller Pa
cfhc coast dies Page
Harry II. Howard shot Thomas F. Guinea in
self-defense. Page 16
Northern Pacific announces special service TO
the Pacific coast Page 4
Children Of C. A. Pope narrowly escape injury
when streetcar strikes automobile. Page
Unique entertainment to be given by blind
pupils. Page
Shippers resolve to pay no heed to blandish-
ments OF Pacific Mail and to go forward with
plans for independent line of steamers Page 10
Louis A. Robertson TO be given benefit testi-
monial inauguration day Page
General Weston selects site for new army
headquarters. end Of Van Ness avenue. Page
Many petitions for divorce heard By Judge
Graham. Page A
President Day of board Of public works retorts
to remark about being imprompt. Page
Harbor commission taxes United Railroads
$3.50 month and cost OF repairs between tracks
for privilege Of operating cars on East
street. Page
Revolution TO begin today. Page
New rules TO govern automobile mud run
around bay. Page
San Francisco fortunate in the personnel OF its
enemies IN the United States senate. Page
Reportssof directors of California wine asso-
citation show business has decreased since pro
hibition movement. Page 10
Police commissioners hold up liquor licenses
and reprimand patrolman. Page 1e
Two desperadoes hold up Sutter street and
rob conductor at revolver's point. Page o
SUBURBAN
Newton F. Tharp. local architect exhibited at
lecture as julius Caesars double. Page 1
J. H. Mccarthy collects damages TO his ma
chine from a chauffeur at the point of a re-
volver. Page
Rev. W. P. McCIaskey pens letter against
elder Of church. Page
Interest in extension of Washington street,
Oakland, awakened by offer of the Dunn
tate. Page
police are called. Page
Eighth annual convention of federated womens
clubs held in Berkeley adjourns. Page
Walter Sheridan, with arm torn by explosion
jokes with first aiders. Page
Frederick B. signor. convicted forger, is taken
to state penitentiary. Page
COAST
Supposed robbers of San Francisco suithouse
arrested in Los Angeles. Page
Giuseppi Pia is held for trial on charge of
criminally assaulting Miss Grapes in San Ra-
fael. Page o
Witnesses have elusive memories in the Red
wood City malfessance case. Page I6
Lucky Baldwin has another relapse and
physicians expect death during night. Page 1
Judge Hart retracts general censure Of build
ing and loan associations. Page o
Insane rancher murders fellow worker. cuts
his wife's throat and attempts suicide on ranch
Of Captain Brice in Napa. Page 8
EASTERN
Judge upholds power Of press in Kentucky
case. Page 3
by Colorado congressman. Page o
Eligibility Of Franklin Macyeagh as member
Of Tafts cabinet is in doubt. Page 1
Professor Lowell says end Of world will be
known II years ahead Page L
Chum Of Edna Wallace Hopper Brown to wed
the partner of latter's husband. Page L
Senator Perkins makes strong fight for law
requiring half navy being kept on the Pacific
coast. Page 3
Z
mack and denies conspiracy TO dlstort facts in
publication Page
Standard oil fine limited to $72o.O0o by ruling
Of judge on unit of offense being settlement and
not carload. Page 3
Radia thor acts like radium, makes photo
graph through stove lid possible and cures dis
ease being inexpensive. Page 3
Two brothers unknown to each other marry
divorced sisters in law Page i
Guatemala is under the rule OF despotism, says
Frederick Palmer. Page z
SPORTS
Promoter Jim Cofroth wants Monte Atter and
Johnny Coulon for his next card. Page IN
Bay Cities tossers to again play on local dia
mcnd. Page IL
Greek wrestler who VIII meet George Braun
touted as crack performer. Page II
Live bird shoot is arranged for next Sunday at
Ingleside. Page 10
hugo heity btdlS JOe 4uuiudS IN uVe rounds
in New York. Page III
silver knight 300 to shot, first under
the wire. Page IL
Old racetrack bemosns failure to heed
..hunch'' on winning long shot. Page 10
Reported plan for race meeting at Seattle de-
MED by horsemen- Page III
Seals win open the season with the Oakland
club March 30 at Recreation park. Page IL
Profits derived by swindling gang said to he
enormous. Page III
Three favorites finish first at Santa Anita
yesterday Page III
SOCIAL
Miss Mabel Bovee Toy to wed Francis wav-
land Lucas WEDNESDAY Page
MARINE
codhshing schooner czarina is swept ashore at
sanak but, IS hoated unharmed after eight DAYS
on beachs Page 10
LABOR
A. L. Of L. settles dispute over Jurisdiction OF
piesterers and tile layers. Page q
Judge Gary speaking for the United States
steel corporation, denies that wages Of workmen
are TO be cut. Page