The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02


FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair; moderate
west winds. Page Is
EDITORIAL
Tie people want the facts. Page
Speaker cannons apology. Page
Electricity from the suns rays. Page O
scoony expounds his motives. Page6
LEGISLATIVE
Fight for direct primary not in the assem-
bly,. Page
Opponents Of Islais creek project routed by
San Francisco delegation. Page
Assembly committee finds charges against uni
rersity instructors unfounded. Page
Inactivity is record of railroad board, accord
ing to Senator Campbel's investigation. Page
Assembly expected to second protest against
the Pacific Mail Page
GRAFT
TaIesman who expressed leaning for prosecu-
ton OF Calhoun is excused, although defense
fights TO retain him. Page 16
CITY
Physician exposes awful murder plot and aids
police TO trap conspirators. Page 1
The Founders" presented at the Princess by
worthy company. Page
John A. Benson. timber land operator. must
serte time and pay fine. Page
Mystery surrounding disappearance of Croker
jewels continues to be battling. Page o
B. Henry. retired miner to decide between
home and auto trip of world. Page 4
Wife charges husband deserted her three weeks
after marriage. Page 4
Committee OF san Francisco motor club to
meet dealers and arrange many important auto
events. Page 4
City hires vault for storage. of s7,OOo.oOo sur
plus fund. Page 4
Grocers' liquor license of $50 year held
to be invalid Page Ie
Womans auxiliary OF the juvenile court or
ganizes and elects officers. Page Ie
More shortages disclosed in examination of
former Treasurer Bsnters books. Page 16
Horse dealer Lee B. Coats loses suit brought
by first wife for $4,000 property. Page 10
Gus Walters. Preside prisoner. is. shot by
sentry while trying to escape. Page
Colonel Walter L. Finley resumes duties here
after visit TO Honolulu. Page 10
SUBURBAN
Berkeley policemen routed by girl whom they
seek to Jail. Page 1
Oakland police receive letter purported to be
written by burglar. Page
Bride OF two months kills hers.lf with
gas Page
Edwin 6oOdsii laid to rest in Mountain View
cemetery Page 8
F. N. Smith. the borax king. heads new East
Oakland bank. Page
D. Edward Collins accused of deal in which
money was borrowed on fictitious check. Page
Twelve divorces granted in one day in Ala
media county. Page o.
Matter of liquor licenses will come up before
the Kentheld supervisors tomorrow. Page
COAST
Lucky Baldwin. most noted figure Of Amer
icsn turf and financial wizard, dies at his SAINTS
Anita ranch. Page 1
Mrs. Nadine Stewart Parker at Los Angeles
explains trouble with her husband. Page
Charges Of graft were made against Redwood
City officials at meeting of supervisors. Page
Notorious Jim May gambling house in Reno.
New, destroyed In 100000 fire. Page
EASTERN
Rev. Albert B. Shields to assume charge OF
Emmanuel work in California. Page L
Phil Teller, chairman of California republican
after scalp Of Colonel John P. Irish. Page
Crouch. and not the eggs prepared, given as
cause for restaurant murder. Page
Joint commission on immigration presents its
preliminary report. Page
President gives farewell lunch to members of
the tennis cabinet Page
Witness is sold in open court in carmack
trial. Page
President elect TAFT makes pretty speech at
dinner given in his honor by Philippine expedi-
fion. Page o
FOREIGN
Abuse Of children uncOvers scandal involving
Americans in Paris. Page O.
Houses being constructed with American
money and material to shelter earthquake sur
rivors Page
Grapefruit trees shipped from Annoy. China.
for state university farm Page 3
SPORTS
Battling Nelson is willing TO take on Eve or
more British fighters in one day Page 10
Famous Chicago white sox arrive and will
practice at ball park today. Page III
Seal squad lines up at Recreation park for
first practice OF season. Page IL
Form reversals at Arcadia cause another losing
day for the talent. Page 10
Work Of Catholic schools athletic league slim
ulates studies in institutions interested Page III
Jefries says he will fight Johnson if he is
able to get into condition to do himself jus
tce Page IL
President Stafford of harbor commission favors
location Of aquatic park south of Hunters
point. Page IL
FaEofites again bo~ied over at Emeryvnle,
and record for poor showing By public choices
broken. Page 10
MARINE
Army transport Logan goes into commission
spends day adjusting compasses and is placed on
drydock to be scraped and painted and made
ready 10 sail for Manila Saturday. Page Is
LABOR
Mayor Taylor and the heads of local boards
have been invited TO attend a meeting TO In