The San Francisco call., 1909-01-13
LEGISLATIVE

bin FOR aboishment Of Office of city tax collector
and assessor. Page 3
George c Perkins is selected to succeed him
SELF as United States senator. page
Democrats denied pie in assembly request
for two stenographers causing appointment of
porters and clerks. page y
Governor gives state reception to legislators
and officers at capital mansion Rage
Japan current displaced by italian earthquake
says noted scientist Page
Benefit at Van Ness theater tomorrow for Ital-
ian earthquake sufferers expected to net large
sum. Page .
CITY
Patrick Calhoun on trial for alleged bribing Of
ex-supervisor. rage
Leah Afiley falls through skylights and is prob
ably fatally injured. Page
agreement question of harbor improvement
and recommend the condemnation OF 63 blocks at
Islais creek. Page 10
Three benefits net more than 81, 600 for earth
quake sufferers in Italy. Page
Peace pact made by Chinese tongs providing
for cessation Of hostilities and continuance of
prosecutions until February 10. Page
Margaret Ellington. wife of Daniel Frohman,
announces her retirement from stage and de-
nounces divorce rumors as absurd. Page
Theatrical managers petition the board of su-
pervisors TO enforce the building laws for nickel
odeons. Page 1s
F. B. signOr is indicted on eight counts of
forgery. Page 10
Railroad authorities declare tramp army as
suming serious proportions. Page 10
Southern Paeifc and state board of health
equipping to teach sanitary methods. Page
Medical. school Of University of Southern Cali
mould Nth
tion. Page Is
Aged woman is victim of burglars, who secure
her savings. Page z
Charles H. sooy. corporation attorney. admits
wedding intended to be kept secret. Page 13
Husband declares he learned OF wifes alleged
affinity through chiId's story. Page I5
Attorney rebuked for concesliBg location OF
goods alleged to have been enlbezzisd by his
client. Page Is
J. Francis Leo. wealthy resident of Santa
Barbara, comes TO san Francisco in search of
bride Of a year who has mysteriously disnp-
pesred. Page 1
Thomas A. Day, pioneer and contractor, stricken
by death after dressing in bedroom. Page
TranscontnentaI railroads reduce rates on
beans and leather and may amend the tariffs
canned goods and dried fruits. Page 3
Directors elected by national banks of city,
Joseph c. Hooper taking place of the late Claus
Spreckels. Page
Railroad commission finds Santa Fe and South
ern Pacific guilty of unjust discrimination and
fines the former $1,000. Page 10
sweet Kitty Bellairs' has good interpreter
at the Alcazar theater. Page )
SUBURBAN
lie Bouf accused Of victimizing his employers
in Minneapolis. Page 4
Oakland banks elect new officers, but make
few changes. Page
Secretary Of state university makes his annual
report and urges vast improvements. Page 4
Quartet Of boys don feminine garb and shock
San Rafael. Page ;
Miriam Nicholson speaks on local graft stua-
ton in Oakland TO Ebell club. Page 4
Alameda county grand jury's report scores
board of supervisors. Page 4
COAST
Charge made that bribes have been offered in
Oregon senatorial contest. Page )
San Jose iceman shoots bis landlady, who may
die. and hangs himself in cell. Page 3
=. II. Mccarthy slated for reelection presi-
dent Of state building trades. Page 4
EASTERN
two weeks Page 1
Spring Valley smoked out into open opposition
to Hetch Hetchy project in Washington. Page 1
Inside history Of Santa Fe's and Southern Pa
cifcs parceling Of California territory is told at
merger hearing in New York. Page 1
Senator Foraker hurIs charge Of illegal diver
sion Of public funds at Roosevelt and
Taft. Page 10
SPORTS
Lercari still hirts with Freddie Welsh, but
without result Page o
Jefries is likely to prolong his theatrical en-
gagement 20 weeks. Page Q
Talent experiences good day with the book
makers n Emeryville racetrack. Page 8
Six favorites are bowled over on Shiny track at
Los Angeles. Page o
Cy Young, veteran pitcher of Boston, may be
traded TO st. Louis. Page 9
French jockey club member says organization is
friendly to American owners. Page .
John L. Sullivan declares he never even consid
cred fighting negro pugilists. Page .
Del Monte people order miniatures of the auto
trophies FOR run from san Francisco and re-
turn. Page 10
SOCIAL
Wedding of Miss Mabel Boyee Toy and Frsnci.
wyland Lncas 10 be solemnized in March Page Q
MARINE
Captain Underwood Of the United state,
cruiser Colorado in i'll health, returns from
Panama on liner san Juan on his way to Mar'
island hospital Page Is