The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
Attack made by Senators from Northwestern
States on Secretary Hitchcock. Page 2e
Railroad man unpopular because he exposed
rebsting methods Page 26
Efforts at reform Of the big life insurance
companies do not appear to be prosperous. P. 26
Army Of the cleanup is ready for word TO
march upon the dirt piles. Page Sa
JAPANESE QUESTION
Root amendment is adopted by Senate after
several members denounce the "deaP' that they
accuse the President of making The House is
expected to pass the measure tomorrow P. SS
Mayor Schmitz, with an air Of mystery in
sists be has not surrendered altogether Page So
LEGISLATURE
Bell VIII denounce Parker from door of Sen
ate. Page 81
BIZ is introduced asking for commission to
supersede Relief Corporation. Page 81
CITY
Harry z. Corbett, the wen-known sporting
man, drops dead in bathroom at home. Page IS
Seurnas MscManus, Irish poet and lecturer, to
deliver grafton at WaIton's Pavilion Page "a
Hebrews Will celebrate the fets OF Purim next
Sunday all over the world. Page IS
Indications are that the political war In Santa
Clara County will be settled within the next
few weeks Page Al
New witness In Dolbeer case claims to have
seen Miss Warren at Ismar's apartments P. Il
Captain Of Detectives Duke, obstructed in
proper performance of duties, tenders resigna-
ton for good of service. Page 33
Woman charges IN damage suit for $50 sos
that box factory saw which caused her son IS
death was 'rhoodooed.'' Page 70
Three military prisoners at Alcatraz Island
fail in attempt to escape in bread trough used
as boat. Page 90
TOlliver's airship. to be given trial at Verona
today. may visit San Francisco. Page IS
Three thugs beat and rob man In daylight and
then drag him into yard In rear Of a nearby
schoolhouse. Page Al
Mrs. Marian Harrison sperry and Allyn ].
Miller are married in sausalito Page a
SUBURBAN
Hans P. L. Jensen interferes in family
quarrel and is shot through the lung. Page SO
Burglars make raid on residences of physi-
clans In Oakland Page 42
Baby elephant to tread stage at Greek Theater
production. Page 4s
Kindness to aged spaniard brings unexpected
reward TO father and son. Page IS
COAST
Seattle wouan's VIII bequeaths sl,5oo.ooo to
found homes for the aged. Page 4s
Clara County, is killed in runaway near Noun
tain view Page 42
Conflicting stories concerning the cause of the
leaky boiler on the gunboat Yorktown. Page ~
DOMESTIC
TTenty-six persons killed and 1fty injured in
wreck Of an electr1s train In the Bronx. Page SO
New scsndal~in San Francisco relief funds in
wolves officers OF army and local officials p. 81
IhaT's counsel plunged into another bitter
quarrel ovsr alleged indiscreet remarks Of Nc
Pike Page 81
Reportof American Board of Foreign Missions
states Tat Professionalism is making much head
way iPrSpain. Page 54
Sewn men killed by explosion of donkey en-
CINE boiler on German steamer valdivia P. %
sNsll-street market closes at high level after
gay Of sluggish and uncertain operations. P. Al
Interstate Commerce Commission will investi-
gate determinations Of telegraph companies in
favor Of large concerns. Page So
Newspaper proprietors Of Butte and Ana
conda declare for arbitration to settle the
strike. Page AZ
Endicott informs House naval committee that
constructed dikes will maintain depth
Of channel at Mare Island. Page 20
Representative overstreet accuses business
men of permitting the railroads to use them as
Page IS
FOREIGN
George Croker Of San Francisco loses suit in
France to recover $4,000 from Or. Doyen. P, 81
Hawaii to supplsnt Japanese plants-
lions. Page 42
SPORTS
May Sutton easily retains the Southern Cali
fornia tennis champion in singles. Page As
today at the Ineleside grounds. Page AZ
stanford's track team is making fine show
ing IN its practice work Page AZ
voisday. a remarkably consistent equine
cripple, wins the Family Club handicap. Page As
Rain has changed some Of the plans Of the
auto dealers for the coming show. Page 4e
Elaborate preparations have been made by
Charles W. Clark for the polo fiesta at San
Mateo. Page AZ
are preparing for spring practice trips Page ze
Fight Promoter Kohl of Reno here to match
Britt with Young Corbett Page As
LABOR
Delegates to Defense League to meet today
and arrangements are being made for mass
meeting on March g. Page q
Iron Trades Council may call all members out
Of Mare Island navy-yard If union wages are
not paid. Psge 81
MARINE
Captain Feeder Of the liner Siberia flies the
British nsg in his own honor. Page So
Local stock market holds its own and brokers
say that outlook for week is bright Page 81
Engagement of Miss Elva Reed, and william
prominent theatrical man, announced
at luncheon party IN Oakland. Page 43
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