The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17


tors. PnseS
Amusing ways Of a literary bureau Page
Clash between president and congress Page ;
PALACE HOTEL OPENING
Key to main doors sent away BY miniature
balloons after opening. Page
Dazzling wealth Of gowns shown at opening
dinner in Palace hotel. Pn%e2 2
Pioneers who helped make state meet at arst
Palace dinner. Page 2
CITY
Police call writing expert to assist in search
for bandit. Page
Flekert names II OF his official family, fuI-
filling promise of .'clean sweep. Page :
Red Cross stamp girls take the Merchants
Exchange building by storm Page :
Naitre d'HoteI Victor Reiter shows genius for
feeding throngs- Page
Marshall Hale victim OF appendicitis. in
serious condition after operation. Page s
Burglar arouses sleeping woman, who fears to
awaken husband. and robber escapes Page 1S
Fair heirs lose point in suit for damages
brought by former overseer Page ;
FRANCISCAN relief society gives needy children
presents and aids many poor families Page fS
Man ales two complaints for divorce in enc
day. PAGE 13
Mutual savings bank wins suit over narrow
strip Of land. Page ~
State viii proceed to recover large amount
paid to cement trust. Page II
Papyrus club women give varied program IN
celebration OF guest day. Page7
Elaborate program prepared for benefit to be
given to aid Irish school Page
Children Of kindergartens observe Christmas
and receive gifts to make them joyful. Page Is
SUBURBAN
Mrs. Zoe Riley and Ephraim Dyer married In
Berkeley before 800 guests. Page 10
Faculty ak falls on many students state
university. Page 10
Students from Hanford win high honors in
scholarship at Berkeley. Page 10
De.I.ancey's father in law. Macklnnon. returns
money received as commissions. Page i0
Little girl burns to death in street when
clothing takes Ere. Page 10
Academic council makes course in agricultural
college technical PAGE
Chinese searched for weapons in Oakland court
room to prevent possible tragedy Page II
Doctor Wards brother denounces Statements
of Attorney Phillips. PAGE 40
Alameda high school football star may be
expelled. Page II
Commission wants 100000 for parks and
reprimands employee for objeeting to reduced
wages. Page
Homer Boushey appointed secretary OF the
I Oakland chamber Of commerce. Page IA
Draft Of bill to pension teachers prepared by
committee of state association. Rage "A
Oakland woman seeks divorce because husband
grnds his teeth in his sleep. Page 10
COAST
Two Palo Alto schoolboys seriously maned in
chapter Of accidents. Page III
Aged Mayneld man found burned with acid
and can not explain mystery. Page n
/ Los Angeles has territory enough. 80 opposes
further annexation Page IA
Medicine mans magic not strong enough to
save life. Page N
state division scheme is launched in north
ern California. Page
Real underworld found in Seattle. Illegal re-
sorts being constructed beneath streets. Page Is
FOREIGN
King Leopold dies suddenly after raIyinE from
desperate illness. Page
| Art treasures Of George Sailing. eccentric con-
noisseur bequeathed to British nation. Page
Crown Prince Frederick William Of Germany
is badly shaken in automobile collision Page .
| King Edward formally invited to arbitrste be-
tween United States and Chile. Page
SPORTS
Sacred Heart college basket ball players pre-
pare for busy season. Page n
Annual punting contest tomorrow to end season
at ST. Mary's college. Page IS
| Springfield and Scenic football elevens to hold
annual game Christmas day. Page ~
James R. Keens's Sweep almost sure winner
Of 1910 Futu-fty stake. Page IL
Wrestler YusseT Mahmout injured in match
with "Americus'' and bout called on Page N
Cloudlight.~ at Z to 1. wins Pinoe handicap
over favorites at Emeryville. Page n
Jockey Archibald's mount disqualified for
riders rough work at Juarez. Page Is
Bay City Stars challenge vallejo Winged vs.
for game to be played sunday Page Is
Santa Clara high school to meet Redlanls
Rugby team for championship. Page IS
Walter Christie does two miles a minute in
auto tryouts at indianapolis. Page rs
\ Webster and AtteH meet for bantam weight
championship this evening. page n
North End club signs Burns and Gunboat
Smith for battle on December 20. Page IL
| Tex Rickard insists that Jer and Johnson will
not divide purse. Page IL
Jeffries engages Bob Armstrong as one Of bis
( sparring partners Page I2
John NJ. Ward prophesies action of magnates
and hints at scandal Page Is
| National league leaders stiII in deadlock over
/ presidency. Page IL
MARINE
Harbor commissioners establish fairvsy and
forbidden anchorage to give clear road between
here and Oakland to the Western Pacihc's
/ freight ferry service. Page IL
| SOCIAL
Greenway assembly this evening at the Fair
mont preceded BY several dinner parties Paxe
| THREE SISTERS JAILED