The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
EDITORIAL

Strategy OF the British campaign rage 30
Control Of life insurance funds. Page 80
Determination demand no paths. Page 80
CITY
Members Of Sierra club resign to protest
against attempt to place organization in oppesi-
tion TO city's Sierra water project Page IL
Largest cable reel ever seen on this coast and
electric travelling hoist for municipal pipe yard
made in San Francisco Page "a
Musieale given by sorosis club in celebration
of the sixteenth birthday of the organiza-
tion. Page A
Entertainment To be given tomorrow night for
benefit Of ST. Dominic's sunday school Page AZ
Grand president sends Christmas greeting to
Native Daughters, wginsa use of Red Cross
stamps Page PA
Foresters of America viii hold large class
initiation in the Dreamland rink next Tuesday
night. Page "a
Bay and river steamboat mems union reports
progress in tight waged secure better con-
ditions in forecastles. Page "a
Novel Christmas jinks held by the Corona club
in organizations quarters. Page "a
Fritz Kreisler. noted vionist. viii be heard
in concert at Novelty theater this wee Page 20
Secretary Of Anti-Japanese Laundry league re-
ports on result Of its work. Page "A
Burglars loot nome, taxing valuable leNelIS
and other articles and two caught in
cafe. Page 2S
Remarkable speed made in preparing John
Corts new theater for opening this even
ing. Page ~
Bar tender jailed as aecomplice of Reno
prisoner charged with attempting to defraud
bank. Page %
Partisan gowns at Patronesses' ball shock Min
lister Chang Yin Tang and tile ladies Of his
suite. Page IL
Daughters of California Pioneers assemble at
ninth annual breakfast of the society. Page A
Retailers doubt probability of shortage in
coal although Australian strike and accident in
Canadian mine reduce shipments Page 23
Special policeman killed by live wire in try
ing to pull it out of childrens way. Page ~
New Chinese minister has busy FOUND of so
cal affairs and retires worn out. Page 20
Divorce is made difficult at Christmastide by
Judge Graham with two reconciliations in one
day. Page 81
General Barry to visit scboheld barracks and
choose site for new cavalry quarters. Page 81
SUBURBAN
Winged Helmet. junior honor society. elects
to membership member of faculty and six
students. Page 40
Miss Gertrude L. warnecke of Oakland an
nounces engagement TO Ludwig Kremer Of
Vienna. Page 40
Strong dramatic sketch is the feature of the
bill at the Orpheum. Page Al
Widow defers burial Of murdered Dr. Wood
owing 10 lack of money. Page 2s
San Leandro trustees threaten to sue water
company for failing to install fire hy-
drants. Page Al
Principals from recently annexed districts
given greeting by officials of Oakland public
schools. rage IL
Inauguration Of Dr. Luena Clay Carson as
president Of Mills college. Page al
COAST
valuable prizes awarded at big poultry show
in Petaluma. rage "a
Insane man leaps from window of speed
ing train and has leg cut OF Page ~
Prisoners, hair whitens in night after assault
on jeweler and he is called crazy. Page Fl
EASTERN
Restoration of man who lived 100000 years
ago Page IL
woman's dislike of stork loses her suit for
damages for breach Of promise. Page II
Joint committee representing switchmen and
railroads viii meet in Chicago tomor-
row. Page 20
President Taft warns congressman to keep
hands of the census buzz saw. Page 20
Cabinet officials. on receipt Of alarming news,
rush warship and mariners to NicaraguaPage Il
Normal school authrities in West Virginia
punish girls who helped in hazing. Page "A
Attorney general says that the government
viii press with vigor the sugar fraud
cases Page 10
Mrs. Allen Read sentenced to penitentiary for
attempting TO blackmail Mrs Genevieve Chand
Ter Phipps. Page II
oridron club entertains President Taft and
distinguished men at annual jinks. Page "a
American Breeders association win start
magazine-for improvement in breeding of plants
and animals. Page I'D
FOREIGN
Captain Engelhardt pilot Of Wright aeroplsne,
hurt when machine turns over, rudder failing to
work. Page %
Count Bernstorf German ambassador to United
states. griIed in reischstag for speech Page 25
Torpedo picks up sound and tracks it TO it's
source through rudder and microphone. Page -
SPORTS
johnson says big battle viii go at least z
rounds Page 20
Riekard picks Eddie Graney or easterner for
referee. Page 36
may start work soon. Page 80
Graney is said to be right in line as referee for
the big battle. Page 80
Monte Atfell and Danny Webster promise a
great fight Friday night. Page 30
walter schuken win have chance to show
his worth against Smith. Page 36
Fishing improves in San Antoine and wingo.
but is stiIl below average Page 80
President johnson Of American league declares
war on Ward forces Page 30
First tennis tournament of winter season to be
played in Golden Gate park. Page SO
Doc Miller leads leagues swatters. but Henry
Melchior is first among the regulars Page rs
Santa Clara high school claims Rugby cham
pionship of state In its class, Page 81
Alameda high school, by defeating Polytechnic
TO p retains academic football champion
ship. Page 30
Hayes Connolly. Fitzgerald and King await |
signal for Marathon today. Page 35 |
Keane's Boggs wins feature handicap in thrill
ing finish at Emeryviile. Page 81
MINING
Mining industry in California and Neyada con |