The San Francisco call., 1907-01-12
EDITORIAL

The csll Goes not suffer grave alarm inspired
by Governor Gillett's remark that the direct
primary might result in fastening the domina-
uon OF the machine on the State Page Q
M J. C. Stubbs, the traffic director Of the
Hartman system, delightful casuist Page 9
President wrote his message on Japanese
question first and then sent Metcaf here 10 dis
cover facts" TO support his conclusions. Page 8
witnesses called in behalf Of Ruef and
schmitz in graft prosecutions in pay of the
State. Page 9
LEGISLATURE
Senate adopts Lesvitt's resolution to adjourn
until Monday to give more time to prepare
bills for presentation. Page 2
Sanford to introduce resolution rebuking Pres
ident and Metcslf for pro-Jspanese stand. P. 8
Legislature viii render null and void appoint
ments Of Lindley, Jransue and Elston Page 2
Enemies OF direct primary law organize TO
oppose Leeds bill Pare 1
San Francisco delegation detects plot TO
hamper insurance legislation and defeats the
plotters Page 2
Conference agrees to ask Legislature 10 put
probation officers on salary and give committees
power to appoint Page 2
ARCHBISHOP MONTGOMERY
Throngs visit Cathedral. where late Arch
bishop MOntgomery's body lies in state. Page IA
CITY
Recorder Nelson draws two salaries in vio-
latiOn Of charter and State constitution. Page /
Gamers League formulstes plans 10 obtain
lower freight rates and a city belt line. P. Is
San Francisco policy-bolders win decision
against the North German Insurance Company
Of Hamburg that establishes corporation liability
TO pay S4.50O.000. Page
More than 900. 600 Southern Nevada shares
sold in a day, but market values drop sew
ersl points. Page s
Dr.. Hartlsnd Law sustains broken arm in
auto accident Page IA
Mayor schnitz fills twelve vacancies in the
municipal government. rewarding former sd-
herents and paying OF old Page 8
Girl strikers decline old positions at cordage
fsctory until mems request is granted. Page !
SUBURBAN
One Chinese is killed and four are wounded
in q highbinder war Page !
Simon Dikemsn. subject Of guardianship con
test between sons. takes stand in Alameda court
but memory proves hazy. Page
Mayor Mott advocates passage of bond issue
for municipal improvements. Page
Weary OF delay over home building young
Oakland couple wed after waiting long on a
dilstory contractor. Page 4
slimony to two former wives while he has a
third TO support. Page 4
COAST
Salinas Valley flooded. ranches under water
and cattle are drowned; Chinese in boat cap
sized, one perishes. Page s
Federation Of Labor convention in stockton
elects new officers and chooses Vallejo for meet
Ing next year. Page 9
San Jose youth painfully Injuries two girls
walking in street by emptying shotgun at
them. Page !
DOMESTIC
Colorado Legislators table resolution providing
helms alleged purchase Of United States Sen
storship Page 10
Reviews BY commercial agencies show 1907
business Of country continues par with that
of last year. Page
Interstate Commerce Commission may order
Union Pacific to sell its Southern Pacific
stock. Page
hsrbor in the Bermudas. Page Is
On protest Of Southerners Senate refrsins from
referring TO Civil War rebellion. Page
FOREIGN
Roman Pontin in encyclicsI address deplores
act Of France and promises victory in future
for holy church Page
Hamburg court holds that North German In
sursnce Company cannot escape liabilities in this
city, amounting to s4,soo,ooo, because Of earth
quake clause. Page !
POLITICAL
Senator Recorder Nelson holds two Offices in
violation Of constitution and charter. Page j
SOCIAL
Bal poudre Of Mrs. Ynez sborb White is
quantity beautiful affair Page
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clarence Breeder enter
tain a few friends at dinner. Page
SPORTS
Manager McCsrey of Los Angeles is trying TO
induce Joe Bowker, champion feather-weight OF
England 20 come here 70 fight Page
Fight promoters face TO face with adverse
legislation ct Sacramento. Page
-Four fsvorites are bowled over at Emery
vile Page
Succeed easily defeats the well played fsvorite
in the feature event at Ascot Park Page
LABOR
Delegates nominate officers for the Labor
Council. Page 8
Laborers' Protective Union initiates sixty-four
members and receives $50 applications. Page
REAL ESTATE
Assertion is made in realty circles that one
third Of city's burned is covered al
ready. Page
MARINE
Steamship catania comes from New York to
enter oii-carrying trade Page