The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
EDITORIAL

four million dollar relief fund Page s
Japanese difficulty over schools win bring
about, without further friction, the exclusion Of
brown men. Page s
mel, Is balky hero. Page
Talk is not cheap over the telephone. but the
people must have it. Page 8
GRAFT SCANDAL
Grand Jury discovers that Supervisors have
been charging expenses OF their secret caucuses
to the city. Ach continues his examination Of
Jurymen before Judge Dunno. Page 2
CITY
Fleishhacker interests to be merged with San
Francisco Coke and Gas Company and London.
Paris and American Bank. Page l
Under decision OF Attorney General Webb the
Superior Judges Of State viii receive higher
salaries. Page II
Copper thieves, working in rear Of junk store.
set death trap FOR any one who may inter
fere. Page Il
The Harbor Commissioners adopt resolution
giving Southern Pacific exclusive use Of an acre
Of water front property. Page
Henry Terry brother OF New York brokers
makes unsuccessful attempt to commit sui
eide Page "A
Mayor Schmitz trying to mend his fences in
the appointments that be is to make. Page
SUBURBAN
Oakland streetcar conductor killed by electric
car. Page 4
Mayor Frank X. Mott of Oakland declines
presidency OF Peoples Water Company in order
TO continue in public service. Page 4
Closing Of saloons in Berkeley causes abolition
Of water troughs for horses. and teamsters
complain. Page 4
Oakland business men project a new national
bank Page
Impetuous wooer warned by court in Oakland
not TO disturb object OF affection Page a
COAST
Rs-hard Ingelese rents quarters for school of
occultisln in San Jose. Page
Two women teachers OF San Bernardino enjoy
vacation at beach during county institute and
authorities viii punish them. Page
DOMESTIC
woman 0f high birth swallows live chsmeieon
and expires. Page 4
Judge lands OF United states Court at Chi
cago holds that eight indictments Of the stand
sra OIL Company under the Elkins law for
ceptine rebates valid Page
Lady Flo' negress who lived with Delsrel
Beresford FOR twenty-five years. declares she
VIII fght for widows share Of the great
estate Page 8
Secretary Taft recommends to Congress that
payment be made for liquor destroyed in San
Francisco by soldiers in April Page
Los Angeles express and overland limited in
rear-end collision; E. W. Hastings. actor. killed;
many injured. Page
WASHINGTON
War DEPARTMENT is much concerned over the
need Of men for army, prosperity having inter-
fered seriously with recruiting Page 8
Leaders Of Congress strangely averse 70 etsab-
fishing reserves in White and Appalachian
ranges. Page
Senate discusses the Brownsville AFFAIR, Gull
berson NJ Texas defending Presidents action in
dismissing negro troops Page
FOREIGN
bilities arising from Valparaiso quake Page
Work Of relieving the starving millions in
China is now under way. Page 8
Report from London is that the Marlboroughs
have agreed to settle their domestic differ
ences. Page
POLITICAL
Governor Psrdee VIII not pass appointment of
Superior Judges down to GovernOr-elect Gil
lett. Page 2
SPORTS
Rscegoers make demonstration against
Starter Hoffman at Emeryville Page 6
Jockey is fatally injured in steeplecbsse at
Ascot Park. Page
Cans and Britt VIII likely sign articles for
fight within few days. Page
Match between Cans and Philadelphia Jack
o. Brien at Goldheld practically assured. Page
LABOR
Firemen on Hartman roads are preparing to
give battle to enforce their demands. Page 2
Building Trades Council passes resolutions
severely condemning the strike Of the electri-
clans. Page
MARINE
State FIRE boat absndons burning tug Wizard.
leaving blazing steamer to drift among feet Of
Iumber-lad vessels. Page Z
British ship Wayfarer ends the old year in a
bowling gale, through which she passes un-
harmed Page 7
MINING
AZ the morning session OF the San Francisco
Stock and Exchange Board 250,OO0 shares OF
southern Nevada mines are sold. The informal
session results in the sale Of additional 2oo.-
600 shares Page 13
SOCIAL
Mrs. Eleanor Martin entertains at a dinner in
honor OF Major s. L. Faison. L. s. A, and his
bride. Page 8
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