The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15


Thirty-ninth district republican clubs issue
official statement denying reported bolt to demo
cratic camp. Page.
PORToLA
Portola flower show opened with gorgeous ex
'hibftion at Fairmont hotel Page 9
Fete committee official decides that Portola
must be accented on the la. Page 1
Society folk interested in the grand opening
Portola ball at the Fairmont Page
Mother Of Douglas TiIden, the sculptor models
bas relief Of Portola. Page
Five Marin county towns prepare beautiful
floats for the Portola festival. Page
CITY
Two crippled beggars arrested on suspicion Of
having murdered John Frederick Page Is
c. H. schlacks, vice president Of Denver and
Rio Grsnde railroad slated to come TO San
Francisco in same capacity for the Western
Pacific. Page 3
Imperial county shows progress by statement
Of county statistician furnished President
Taft Page4
Grand President Sex, Young Mems Institute.
notifies the councils and members Of ap-
pcintment OF district deputies and dates set for
visits. Page
The Masonic grand lodge indorses the report
OF trustees Of Masonic home. Page
Case against Walter j. Bartnett to be pressed
despite his efforts to rehabiIitate wrecked
bank. Page IL
Counsel for contestants end argument in the
Spreckels will case and Judge CoTey reserves
his decision. Page I
Western .hotelmens association opens con-
vention with discussion of the liquor ques-
tion. Page
SUBURBAN
Hiram w johnson tells university students Of
fight for civic purity. Page
Oakland kennel clubs bench show attracts
high class list of entries Page IL
Assessor Dalton seriously injured when auto
plunges over steep embankment Page 1
Inheritance tax in the matter Of Thomas Crel-
lin estate may be greatly increased Page 10
Cupid Zambresky admits he charged Ala
media county more for printing than he would
have charged individual. Page III
osteopath named in divorce suit fled by Rob
ert L. Johns, wealthy attorney. Page 10
Southern Pacific awards contract for grading
loop at east end Of Alameda. Page 10
Congressman Joseph r. Knowland urges
the citizens of Oakland to vote harbor improve
ment bonds. Page IL
COAST
San Rafael mother rescues her two chill
dren from burning home just before roof
caves in. Page L
oregon railroads defend their eastern
rates before the interstate commerce com.
mission. Page
Los Angeles woman summoned for jury
service and intends to obey If law, court and
attorneys allow. Page
EASTERN
President Taft accepts the resignation of
Ainster-designate Crane Page 3
Doctor Cooks climb to the summit of
Mount Mckinley is branded a fake by
Chinese Minister wu Ting Fang attends
seance iu Washington and delves into mysteries
Of spirtualism. Page
FOREIGN
Bank Of England's discount rate raised
TO combat increasing encroachment Of American
Nicaragua troops attacked and routed by
the rebels under the leadership Of General
Chamorro. Page !
SPORTS
Freshmen teams for big Rugby match are
selected. Page I3
Seals are downed as a result Of Oaks early
efforts with the willow. Page ~
Little athletes Of Catholic Schools league
ready FOR indoor meet tonight. Page II
MARINE
Liner Korea will take big shipment Of am
munItion to the Philippines and a fun compile
ment Of passengers Page IL
SOCIAL
Among Iuncheons OF note yesterday was that
given at the Fairmont with Miss Suzanne Kirk
pafrfck as the uresfdiux hostess pavN