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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
Representative people among
the Italians of San Francisco
who are rolling up big fund for
the earthquake sufferers In Italy.

town districts and the places where
men are wont to congregate. the spirit
of charity was still actively abroad and
the earnest determination to succor the
afflicted was not dimmed.
Contributions In great abundance
rolled in to whatever offices were open
to accept them, and last night the total.
including the $4,000 taken from the
local relief fund. reached $4,000. From
rostrum and pulpit the story OF the
great earthquake of southern Italy was
told. Prayers for the afflicted were Of
erous response was made to the plea
that of all virtues. "the greatest OF
these is charity"
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
'LFTSL|GHT Up
ON DYNAMITE
SAYS ROBBINS
Sure! That'lI Make Fine
Christmas Cheer" Says Jake
Fletcher of Death Valley
Next, One Walking Bomb Taps
Other in the Ribs and
Then-Bom!
S0rrOwful Tale From the Banks
of the AmargOsa Is Told in
San BerdoO
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

~ AN BERNARDINO, Jan. 3.-The
& most extraordinary tragedy ever
enacted on the desert took place
at Jake Fletcher's cabin on the
banks of the Amargosa, near Death val
ley, on Christmas day. The news has
just reached civilization.
Fletcher had been doing well on his
claim until recently, when the vein ran
out. This left him without money to
buy whisky. Thomas Robbins, a bosom
friend, who was spending Thanksgiving
day ct Fletchers, proposed that they
try a dynamite jag He said he had
read of Mexican miners getting drunk
by eating dynamite when liquor failed.
Try Experiment
Fletcher was incredulous. but ex-
pressed his Willingness to make the ex-
pertinent. Between them they consumed
three sticks of dynamite during the af-
ternoon and evening of Christmas day
and became loud and boisterous in their
demcanor. Fletcher was good natured
and wanted TO sing, but Robbins was
SOiAS anu QudIIelSOiie, ana the more
dynamite he consumed the more trouble
some he became.
This finally aroused Fletcher's wrath
to such a pitch that he challenged Rob-
bins TO a hstic duel. Robbins was stag
gering slightly and Fletcher finally shot
a left hook into the mans ribs. In
stantIy there was a terrific explosion.
The body of Robbins shot through the
ceiling As though It had turned into a
dynamite bomb. The concussion in
duced by FIetcher's blow had caused
Robbins to explode.
The tragedy instantly sobered
Fletcher, and he called at a neighbor's s
cabin, where he told the story and bor-
rowed a lantern. saying he intended to
go that night to the nearest peace Of
ficer and give himself up for the crime
Of manslaughter. He YVES deeply de-
pressed, and this feeling of melancholy
must have caused him to alter his pro-
gram. for he betook himself to the top
of a peak about mile away and threw
himself from that point into the ravine
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
MARINE
RISKS LIFE TO SAVE
CHILD FROM DEATH
Rescues Little Girl From Hoofs
of Runaway Horses

being crushed to death under the hoofs
Of runaway team, Victor Kiernan, a
bar tender in Gonzales villa, saved the
life Of year old Marie Petric yester-
day afternoon. The child was playing
In the road when the frightened horses
dashed down the grade heading direct
" for the little girl. Without thought
of his own danger Kiernan sprang into
the street. grabbed the child and tossed
her TO one side just as the maddened
brutes bore down upon them The
man jumped. but was struck by one of
the frightened animals as 1T passed.
He was knocked to the earth. but
escaped serious injury.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
OFFICERS ON ISLANDS
MUST BE UNMARRIED
Must Remain Single Until Cap
taincy Is Reached

MANILA, Jan. 4.-None but un-
married men will be accepted by the
government in future to serve as off,
GERS in the constabulary force on the
islands and officers already in the serv-
ice will not be allowed to marry with
out the consent of the government until
they have attained to their captaincies.
This decision has been reached because
of the isolation of many of the con-
stabulary posts and the great difficulty
that has been encountered in providing
transportation and shelter suitable for
women.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
GIRL TAKEN FROM
QUEER new SECT
Miss Daisy Moore, 20 Years
Old, FOrcibly Removed From
Religious" Home
[Speeiol DispGtch TO The Call


SAN JOSE. Jan s.-Twenty year old
Miss Daisy Moore, a pretty Sunday
school teacher of the Baptist church.
was forcibly removed from this city
today by her parents TO get her beyond
the influence Of leaders of the Apostolic
faith of the Gift Of Tongues of this
city. The action Of the parents was
taken after the mother had accom-
panied her daughter to the place OF
worship at S36 North Second street,
where the daughter swooned and went
into trance after the leader had
looked her in the eye" during a two
hour talk. The entire congregation
then spent the night in dancing and
wailing around her PROSTATE form.
The next morning at s. o'clock the
mother escaped from the place OF wor-
ship and attempted to get help. People
whom she appealed to were rebufred at
the door and the mother was taken to
her home IN a state OF collapse where
a physician was summoned to attend
her. Mrs. Moore communicated with
DIR. Newell the next morning and he
was despatched to the mission to get
possession Of Miss Moore. At 10 o'clock
the next night he called at the place
of worship. The people inside were
lying around on couches and murmur-
ing. and the lights were burning dirnly.
The people refused to allow him to see
Miss Moore. even when he told them
that Mrs. Moore was seriously Ill and
needed her.
He then sent for an officer. When
the officer arrived the girl had been
sent home by the elders of the place.
who were evidently frightened.
DIR. Newell attended Miss Moore the
next day and found her in hypnotic
state and that her entire character had
undergone a change. Her father, who
is a newspaper circulation agent in
Oakland, was summoned by telegraph
three, days ago and has since. with the
aid of friend. forcibly detained his
daughter at home.
Physicians express a docbt as to
whether she will ever recover her rea-
son. DR.. Newell, together with Chief
of Police Haley. denounced the leaders
and believe that the religion is but a
cloak for wickedness.
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Find Shattered Remains

Searchers found the shattered re-
mains of Fletcher scattered about in the
boughs OF the willows that grew near
the bead of the ravine. He had landed
in a soft spot but the concussion had
been great enough to set off the second
charge of dynamite.
The miners buried what they could
find OF the two bodies in one grave.
Since the death of Fletcher miner who
went to work on his claim rediscovered
the lost ledge and is taking out ore
that will run ss7.9s in gold.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
10000 Refugees Remain in Ca
tania, While $4,000 Bodies
Lie Beneath Debris
PALERMO, Jan. 3.-There were
shocks FAST night al Branca,
Leon and CaIfagir0ne. At the
latter place portion of the ca
fhedraI fell, killing the watch
man.
VIOLENT QUAKE ON
STROMBOLI ISLAND

ROME Jam "A violent eaRSh-
quake shock running north south
west and east nOrtheast. lasting
three seconds, during which the
strOmboH vsLcGnS began eKupttOa,
occurred On strOmboli island to-
day.
The phen0mcnOn was accom-
panied by VrOIOnEed DUH rum
bIinss- TIE houses en- the ksland
were badly dEm&ged End the pop
uInee ned to the streets I'm n panic.
hut Eo one WIS hurt
TIE weather IN intensely cold on
stromboII Eshxnd-
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
TEN INCH COAST GUN
CRACKED IN PRACTICE
Big Weapon Only Recently Set
Up in Fortificati0ns

MANILA, Jan. 4.-One OF the 10 inch
rif1ed guns in the coast defense forti-
fcations on Grande island, which lies
at the entrance of Subig bay, has been
found to be defective and a board of
officers has been appointed to conduct
an investigation and determine the re-
sponsibility. The weapon was but re-
Gently placed in position and during
the firing of the first shots from it a
crack in the inner tube developed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
MONSIGNOR O'CONNELL is
MADE AUXILIARY BISHOP
Rector of Catholic University
Sent Here by Vatican

ROME. Jan. 3.-Monsignor Dennis
O'Connell. rector of the Catholic uni
versity at Washington, was today ap-
pointed auxiliary bishop of San Fran
cisco. Monsignor OConneu will be
succeeded as rector of the Catholic
University Of America within a mon.h
by. Bishop John Carroll of Helena,
Mont.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
PRESIDENT ELIOT TO
HAVE LIFE ENDOWMENT
Thousands of Dollars SUBJ
scribed by Harvard Graduates

BOSTON, Mass. Jan. 3.-Thousands
of dollars have already been sub
scribed by Harvard graduates and ad-
mirers of President Eliot of Harvard
to a fund to be used as a life endow-
ment for the great educator and his
wife.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
By James E Norton
Especial CskEe 70 The Cali

n ESSINA- Sicily, Jan. 5. 8
N p m-Increasing Illness
lV among the homeless survrv-
ors of Messina's destruc-
ton IS giving the grzvest anxiety to
the authorities seeking to succnr
them
After al the efforts of the troops.
directed by the king himself, to get
the injured and the I'll out of the
ruined city, the ambulance trains TO
Catania are as numerous as kong, and
as crowded as on any day since the
catastrophe, a week gone now.
And there are still $4,000 injured or
sick people IN Messina, who lived
there or are refugees from the ruined
villages around the city.
Soldiers Have Big Task
Every day that these people re-
main in the city of the dead increases
the peril of the epidemic that Will
add enormously to the task Of the
military and of the volunteers who
have organized to help them
With the increase in the number of
troops here the authorities have awak-
ened to the stupendous task set for
them. The seventh day after the
earthquake finds 10000 soldiers here
and fifteen warships. large and small.
are in the bay
Vast quantities of supplies are arriv-
ing. especially of timber. with which the
soldiers are building shelters for the
homeless.
Many Refugees Injured
Ten thousand refugees, nearly all In
jured, are at Catania. which is horri-
fed at the task thrust upon 1t. yet re-
ceives pityingly and fraternaIly the
long trains Of freight and passenger
trains crowded with haggard. bandaged
victims fleeing to Catania and Palermo.
The tremendous amount OF work yet
to be done can not be made palmer
than by stating that less than 1000
bodies have been taken from Messina's
ruins. including 400 that were buried
of the outer harbor. At least $4,000
dead lie in the ruins. the authorities es-
innate now.
Soldiers began today to excavats in
the vast mound of debris. which. II Is
supposed. contains the bodies Of Mr..
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INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
MONDAY, JANUARY 4. 1903
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TODAY

2ESTERDAY-Partly cloudy; northwest wind: /:
maximum temperature, 5s; minimum. 81
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair; Light west
wind Page 10
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CAUCUS TO
TEST POWER
OF MACHINE
Anti-Herrin Republican Sena-
TORS VIII Open Battle
This Morning
Admission of Bell to Be Pivotal
Point in First TryOut
of Strength
Battle Against Eddie Wolfe to
Follow If Skirmish Proves
Successful
Considerations Involved in Fight
Of Utmost Importance
TO Ants
By George Van Smith

Especial Dspoich 10 The Call
Gail Headquarters, Chamber Of Com
merce Building, SACRAMENTO. Jan. g.
After conferences lasting until mid
night, in which Phil Stanton, Jake
1'ransue and r. L Beardslee figured. it
was decided that George n Perine Of
San Francisco should have the honor
OF being speaker pro tern- Of the assem-
bly, Besrdslee. who was speaker two
years ago. was dismissed with the
promise Of the Craftsmanship Of the
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
Offers Are Accepted

The Italian chamber of commerce met
dent of the executive committee. pre-
sided Consul General Rocca, Father
Piperni, j. F.. Fugazi, DR.. o. Perrone,
NJ L. Perasso, president of the cham
ber; A E. Sbarbaro. A. Chiappar. A
Gherini, G. Unit. E. n. Cervasco and
Ettore Patrizi, editor of LItalia, were
present
The offer of the Flag theater at the
corner Of Stockton and Green streets 10
give the proceeds OF the box Office for
Mondays and Tuesdays performances
was accepted The committee will ap-
point special members to take charge of
the benefit The Beach theater at Mont
gomery and Vallejo streets offered to
the committee the returns from the
performances Tuesday.
The chamber decided to act conformity
with the Red Cross society, and dele
gated l. Scatena, A. E. Sbarbaro and
A. Gherinin to meet daily the commit
tee of the Red Cross.
tag day was suggested by E. NJ.
Cervasco as an additional means of
swelling tho relief fund. It was de-
termined to lay the suggestion before
the Red Cross society.
Responses Encouraging
In response to the kilograms sent by
John Drum, secretary to the finance
committee of the Red Cross. to IS may
ors of the various cities and towns of
the state. 26 answers had been received
yesterday They were addressed to
BENJAMIN Ide Wheeler, president of the
California branch of the Red Cross,
and the answers breathed the deepest
sympathy for the people of southern
Italy and made eloquent promise to
share in the work of relief.
Mayor Harper of Los Angeles tele-
graphed:
Have opened Offices for subscrip-
tions. Newspapers have taken up the
matter and given 1t publicity. Have
canvassers out and tomorrow will have
benefit performance at largest theater"
Mayor S. A. Palmer of Santa Cruz
replied:
.At~mass. meeting Wednesday night
we voted to send $1,000 from relief
fund on hand. This probably will reach
you soon. N. Cannale, prominent
italian citizen. is out with list COL
lecting. He. is meeting with good sue
Continued ON Page 2, Column
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
Test of Strength

Iican caucus should be made the first
test Of strength was decided tonight
ct an informal caucus. called TO con-
slider plans for prosecuting a fight
against the reelection Of Wolfe to the
honorary berth Of president pro TEN.
The selection Of Bell as the test of
strength was decided upon with a dou-
bIe purpose. In the first place it was
believed that on the question OF Bells
admission TO the caucus it would be
possible TO get a showing Of hands on
tire part Of men who would be unwilling
70 make the first break on a question
snvolving the disruption of cherished
. organization plan If they were able to
demonstrate with Bell that the pro-
gram could be disarranged, then they
twould be ready TO 90 after Wolfe with
a better chance Of holding the weak
hacks who might be expected to decline
.tol tackle Wolfe until after showing
Of real strength had been brought forth.
Admission TO Caucus
The second consideration involved the
sight for Bells admission 10 the caucus
is BY far the more important The
ANTS need Bells vote IN caucus as well
as on the floor. and with him in the
caucus they have high hopes of being
able to exercise a Christening influence
on the possible acts Of the machine men
without being compelled TO flock with
the democrats on the floor. And in
cidentany seven Of those nine demo-
Gratis can be relied upon pretty gen
orally TO assist In making trouble for
? The organization.
The anti-machine republicans are
convinced that the machine men pur-
pose tO tie them up with rule which
81 adopted viii leave them virtually
helpless, even with the help Of the
seven democrats. who VIII be only too
glad 10 stand with the anti-machine
republicans. The anti-machine men ex-
pect to be compelled TO fight a pro-
posed rule which viii provide that a
bin may not be withdrawn from any
committee except by vote Of 27 or
more senators. or IN fine. a rule which
shall substitute a two-thirds rule in
place OF a majority rule. A count of
noses in the senate indicates that if
the majority is to rule the machine
viii be unable 10 smother certain
measures in committees where they viii
be consigned. marked for an easy and
un0estrusive death.
Machine Men Busy
While the antis have been counting
noses the machine men have been any
thing but idle, and they have been
= ate viii not be the complaisant body
which disported itself in the upper
house Of the California legislature two
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
.ALL Headquarters. Chamber of

ALL Headquarters. Chamber of
Commerce Building, SACRA-
4 MENTO, Cal. Jan s.-Pre-
pared TO fight until the last
gaveI falls at the end of the session,
q determined band OF anu-Herrin re-
publican senators, reinforced by several
who have always been recognized as
Organization men," VIII make their
first strike for free senate when the
majority caucus convenes at 3 O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
Senator Charles W. Bell has been Sc
-aected as the bone Of contention in the
FIRST test OF strength The anti-ma-
chine men viii fight TO secure the ad-
mission Of Bell TO the republican eau
Gus. and II they are successful in the
first sldrmish they have decided to give
battle TO Eddie Wolfe. who is slated
70 succeed himself as president pro
TEN
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
EDITORIAL

EDl OKlAL
A great year Il California Page
State regulation Of railroads Page
The shippers prscticaI remedy. Page
An innocent contemporary Page
LEGISLATIVE
Ant-Herrin republican senator's TO use Bell
as frst test Of strength when caucue con
Fenes Page I
Storm brews over quest for places, John c.
Ing seeking clerkship Page
Former Speaker Bob Beardslee is cast adrift
and Los Angelan slated for place Page
India basin act opponents prepare TO wage
active campaign against measure Page
Job holders clsmor for increased salaries from
the state Pa<e2
Plans for division OF allowance for attaches
contemplate exclusion OF democrats Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
SUBURBAN

Ancient burying ground OF
nishes material for walks il
Valley.
Finger prints may serve TO
who robbed Richmond postofi
Oakland and its sister {
county anticipate prosperous 1
Great demand made for sc
commerce banquet.
Walter Richardson Crosby,
man, dies in Oakland.
-Four year old boy perishes
cause lad who saw him ia
port it.
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Machine Men Busy

oonanued on FaEe ?. column 9
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
LABOR

-Four thousand attend labor meeting and
adopt resolutions protesting against the impris-
onment Of Gompers. Mitchell ana Morrison for
contempt Page
MARINE
Schooner William Bowden makes run to AS
toria in record time of three and a half
days. Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
CLUBS

WOMEN'S CLUBS
The sorosis club viii entertain this afternoC
at a reception and lecture in fits clu
rooms. Page
LABOR
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
COAST
EASTERN
FOREIGN

Foreign ministers declare peace is endangered
by dismissal Of Chinese grand councillor. Page 3
Two supply ships are sent by Atlantic feet 4
assistance Of Messina. Page
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

Quit buying stocks in mining
propositions about which you know
nothing. Buy REAL ESRATE near
the great steel plant which is now
building at Duluth. We have some
choice lots for sale right next to
the Steel site. You can't lose here
for Duluth has the greatest future
of any city in this country. For
further information apply to Mr..
Geo. L. Brozich, local agent, or
when you are in Duluth call at 2OS
Lonsdale Bldg. and we will gladly
show you the site. VAIL &
MESSER, Duluth, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Fenske and
family left this morning for Du-
luth having been called there by
the death of Mr.. Fenske's sister,
Mrs. L. Featherby, who fell on the
icy streets of Duluth and fractured
her skull from the effects of which
she died soon after. The funeral
is being held this afternoon. Mrs.
Featherby was we'll known in this
city having visited here on several
occasions. She was formerly Mrs.
Probek.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19
VermiliOn HOteI--Special.

Why spend all of a holiday pre-
pairing dinner? We are arranging
a special family dinner for Thanks
giving Day, November 25th, at 2
p. M, price 75c per plate, to which
all are invited. Tables or places
can be reserved by advising Nor
man 7. Graf, manager, Tower, of
your intention to be present.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19
M. e. CHURCH NOTES

A number of young people met
last Wednesday evening at the
parsonage, and an Epworth League
was organized. The League will
meet every Sunday evening at Gas
in the class room of the church.
The subject of the evening lesson
is, Bringing In The Guests. "
An invitation is extended to all
young people who are not attend
ing other services to meet with us.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

The Eddy trial was on i'll District
Court at Virginia the first of the
week and large number of witnes-
ses were present from here. The
trial was of short duration the test
imony being short and concise.
The jury after being out a short
time returned verdict of guilty of
assault in the second degree. Yes
terday Judge Hughes sentenced
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

The Fifteenth Annual Ball of
the Ely Fire Department will take
place on Friday evening, November
26, instead of on the evening of the
24th. Lacrosse will furnish the
music. The committees having
the arrangements in charge are
working hard and the ball promises
to be the usual success.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

Martin Pattison and son, Byron,
who have been up in the country
north of Burnside on a moose
hunting trip returned Sunday hav-
ing had excellent success. They
left for Duluth that afternoon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

Eddy to a fine of $1,000 and three
years on parole. The fine was
paid and last evening Harry with
his sister arrived from Virginia
leaving again this morning for Mil
waukee where his sister resides.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

w. B. Greeley, District Forester
of District No. 1, with headquart-
ers in Montana, is here this week
and in company with Supervisor
Scott Leavett of the Superior For
est is making an inspection tour
over part of the reserve.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

c.. A. Terry of the forest service
left Wednesday for Rainier. Mr..
Terry will this week begin the er-
ection of the first cottage of the
system in township 67-16 which
will be known as the Echo River
ranger station. He will probably
be placed in charge of this station
after completion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19
Killed by Falling Tree.

Anti Kukko, an employee of the
St. Croix Lumber company was
killed by a falling tree at Camp Is
Monday. The body was brought
to this city and prepared for burial
at Gleason S undertaking establish
ment from where the funeral takes
place this afternoon. He was a
single man about SO years of age.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

Supt. Thos. Owens of the d. &
l. R. accompanied by members of
his family and Atty. David Law
renee of Two Harbors were in the
city Saturday in Mrs. Owens spec
ial car.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

Chas. Pelto and family took their
departure Tuesday for Virginia
where they will make their home.
The many friends of the family
here wish them success.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

Mayor Louis Eisenach returned
Tuesday evening from his duck
hunting trip in the Bowstring lake
district. Through the kindness of
the mayor the editor and family
enjoyed a duck dinner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

Miss Margaret Rich who has
been visiting her friend, Miss
Knowlton, returned to her home at
Minneapolis Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

rvro DR.. Larson, the eye spec
LILO ialist will be at the Elk
change Hotel the 23rd of every
month. All those afflicted with de-
fective eyes or in need of the pro-
per services for the fitting of glasses
are cordially invited to call. Large
stock of artificial eyes on hand. If
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-19

The Ely Club enjoyed one of its
pleasant dancing parties Thursday
evening. Lacrosse furnished the
music and the Club served lunch.