New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-16
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IRy telegraph 10 The Tribune.
san Francisco, March 15.-The state
LEGISLATURE met again this week after a
recess supposed to be for the purpose OF
a popular study of the bills introduced at
the first session. More than four thou
sand bills were introduced. Of which only
small number can be passed, because
this session will probably be limited to
sixty days. This Legislature has been
marked by the number Of freak bills pro-
posed by men who have only rudimentary
knowledge Of public affairs.
The legislature will appoint commit
tee to make thorough Investigation or
wages of girls in shops and factories. \
Joint commission will probably be APP
pointed to take testimony along the same
lines as that in Illinois. The white slaV-
cry" question has been brought into pub
lie notice here by several fragrant local
cases. and there is a strong public de-
mand that something should be done TO
mt an end to the evils Of the present sys-
tom one Of the measures suggested by
legislative bill is 10 make the minimum
sentence for any one convicted or pam
derins five years and the maximum sem
tence fifty years.
one OF the most remarkable careers or
crime was unveiled here this week, wneh
tho notice discovered the Identity OF the
burglar who has robbed many homes near
Golden Gate Park. The criminal, VINO
vas captured after an exciting street
Cd
will cost him one Of his legs, proves 10 DE
an ex-conyict. who lived at the fashloh-
able ST. Francis Hotel. He came mere
from Chicago. il Is said, with woman
who shared in his crimes and received an
equal share Of his plumber He confined ms
burplarles to apartments and Mats Wnere
no one was at home. and in two months
no sole over $4,000 worth Of jewelry and
other valuables The woman ned last
month after she warned her companion
that the police had become suspicious oi
them, but he remained and fell into theii
hands He also left trail OF burglarles
in Los Angeles and San Jose. All MS
loot. which he had not pawned, was found
in the hotel, carefully packed.
The reopening or the li'ol opera
House this week was made noteworthy
occasion. as this Is the theatre that has
been identified for over thirty years VIII
the musical history of San FRANCISCO
Tetrazzini. who made her first success
i'm this country at the Tivoli, opened tn'
house in "Rigoletto.' and there was no'
even standing room enough because OF
the crowds that turned out 10 attend the
oponing The new theatre is admirably
adapted to opera. as the acoustics arr
perfect and the stage is unusually large
Fifty thousand Germans from TURF
vereins all over the country Will mee
here in great convention during the OK
! position OF 1915. TO prepare for this even
the turn verens offNorthern and Contra
California Will give this fall at the state
! fair. Sacramento. an exhibition on q
smaller scale. Ike that which Will b'
| held at the bic fair.
| There il much speculation here over th'
! Identity Of the purchaser OF tho property
at the southeast corner Of 4th and Market
| streets. which was sold this week fol
81 10000. II is a plot l31i2 feet on Market
by 10 feet on 9Th. and II Is given out tina
! II has been bought for railroad depot
! One rumor is that II was purchased b.
| the Hill interests. who are eager to get