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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
TRAIN JUMPS TRACK
and FIVE PERISH
Sixty Injured in Wreck OF the
Continental Limited on
Wabash Railroad

DANVILLE, ILL.,, March Five per-
sons were killed and SO were injured
tonight at Redwood Bridge two miles
west of West Lebanon, Ind, by the de-
railment of the Continental Limited
train, westbound, on the Wabash rail-
road
All the cars left the rails and some
turned over. A broken rail is said to
have caused the accident Two of the
cars rolled partly into creek.
Wrecking and relief trains rushed
to the scene from east and west. The
injured were placed on special train
and taken to Danville.
Several of the injured may die and it
is said that others might be dead in
the wreckage.
Almost every passenger in the train
was hurtled over the cars. Several
were pinned down by seats or splin-
tered timbers and mangled to death.
Those who were unhurt soon dragged
the injured from the overturned cars
with the exception of a few who could
not be extricated until wrecking der
ricks arrived
Along the snowy banks of the rail-
road, fires were kindled to keep the
women and children warm while the
men attended the more seriously in
jured. Residents of West Lebanon and
Redwood crossing hurried to the wreck
with hot coffee and bandages.
1t may be many hours before the
wreckage is cleared away and the total
number of dead ascertained.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
CANAL TOLL BILL
WAVES PREFERENCE
KnowIand Objects to Provision
Detrimental to American
Shipping
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

WASHINGTON, March Following 6
a long debate in the committee on in
terstate and foreign commerce today,
the Panama canal bill probably will be
reported to the house tomorrow. The
session today was devoted to a discus
sion of the toll question, with the re-
suit that the bill as reported will carry
a maximum toll of s1.25 per net regis
tered ton, with minimum based on
the cost of operating the camel. The
committee report will not provide free
tolls for American ships
A clause prohibiting railroad owner
ship or operation of ships for canal
mittee bill, although Martin of Colo
rado moved to reconsider the railroad
inhibition clause adopted yesterday.
Knowland called attention to clause
which provides that no preference in
rates of regulations shall be given to
the ship of any nation other than to
the vessels of the United States govern
ment. He pointed out that this pro-
vision voluntarily and unnecessarily
waived whatever rights the United
States had to discriminate in favor of
American ships. It is probable that this
clause will be stricken from the bill be-
fore it is reported out of committee.
The provision to which 1 objected, "
said Knowland tonight, would preclude
the United States in the future from
doing anvtTinr for tho haro6+ - - :
American shipping coastwise trade, and
am inclined to believe the committee
will finally take that view. It is against
the state departments Interpretation
and the secretary of war to write such
provision into the law
No matter what form the committee
measure finally takes, it is sure to be
contested on the floor of the house, and
the bill will furnish the topic for one
of the most lengthy debates in the pres
ent congress.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
MAN ATTACKS GIRLS AND
THEN BLOWS HIMSELF UP
Rector's Daughters Barely Es-
cape From Explosion

DANBURY, Conn.,, March 7.-George
Mead coachman for Rev. Frank
fairfield, rector of the Episcopal
church at Brewsters. N. Y, made a
murderous attack on the two daughters
of the rector and then blew himself to
pieces with dynamite.
According to the story received here
today, Ruby fairfield. 20 years OLD,
and Amy, her sister, 81, carried some
tools yesterday to Mead. who was at
work in the carriage house. AS they
entered Mead sprang at them and
struck Amy over the head with pair
of pliers, telling her.
Ruby made her escape and went to
summon help. Amy revived and ran
from the building, when a terrific ex-
plosion occurred and the end Of the
building was blown out. Searchers
afterward found Mead's body in pieces
among the ruins.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
NATIONAL GUARD MAY
SEE SOME REAL ACTION
RumOred Mobilization of Citi-
zen SoIdiery on Border

II SACRAMENTO. March THE possi-
btlity of the California national guard
Feing called out to take part in the ru-
mored mobilization of the army and
state militias at the Mexican border is
indicated in orders issued today from
Adjutant General Forbes Office for the
printing, in large quantities, of various
field forms for rations, movements of
men, equipment disposal, etc, for use
by officers while on duty.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
REACHES SOUTH POLE
Drowning Man Is
Brought to Shore
by II Year Old Boy
Especial D;spoich 10 The Call

[Seecial D;,paich 10 The Call
REDWOOD CITY, March -
Duncan Fitzgerald. II year old
boy, braved the waters of Red
wood City creek tonight. when
he swan TO the rescue OF two
white men and a Japanese,
whose boat had capsized In the
stream, bringing the latter to
shore while the white men were
drowned A score of persons
watched the heroic efforts of the
lad In trying to save the men,
yet In the excitement no assist
ance was given him. The two
drowned men and the Japanese
have been employees of the Frank
tannery. The names Of the vic
tins have not been ascertained
~ the authorities. One Of the
bodies was recovered several
after the tragedy.
Young Fitzgerald is at pres
ent under the guardianship of
Sheriff Joel Mansfield of San
Mateo county, his father having
been shot to death in hunting
accident last winter at Brighton
beach.
When the lad learned that the
two white men had perished, he
was stricken with grief and was
inconsolable. even though praise
for his courageous action was
shawered on him by his elders.
He did not deem the rescue to
be anything unusual, but ex-
pressed his contempt for the
other men who had not tried to
lend help. The boy was none
the worse for his experience, and
asserted that any person who
could swim should have done the
same.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
Fran a Slow Vessel

Continuing, Shackelton said that if
Amundsen left the pole December II
he would very likely, with fair wind
behind him. return to winter quarters
in about 45 days.
I'VE then assume continued the ex-
plorer, that Amundsen reached the bay
of Whales at the end of january. He
would take two or three days loading
and getting under way with the Fran,
and would then presumably go north
and work to westward of Cape Adare,
then get into westerly winds and make
Hobart. The Fran being a slow ves-
sel doing about five knots. would take
a month, unless strong winds were be-
hind her. to reach Hobart.
Was Scott There First
THE question arises in ones mind:
Did Captain Scott reach the pole before
December 13? If so the honor lies
with the British flag. but the same en-
durance and skill and need of endeavor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
Other Fraternities Aroused

Several other organizations, fraternal
religious and nonsectarian, have taken
an interest in the case and have pledged
their support to see that the case OF
the two clerks is properly heard in it's
entirety. Members of the clergy who
have been acquainted with the facts
have also taken an interest and are
among those who are giving counsel to
Miss Joesten and Miss Fitz Gerald.
Referring to the statement of Miss
Joesten that she had confided the story
of the alleged indiscretion OF Fisk to
twopriests to whom she always had
looked for guidance. the postmaster
said yesterday:
Il never have denied that Miss Joes-
ten told the priests of this incident
which she claims occurred in my office.
believe that she took that step in
line with the ultimate purpose she had
in yiew--the fling of this terrible
C0mtfmued nm paee z fsogrvm-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08

Al ONOIsS were u1Vl0eQ at elne tree
- planting held by Keith par
Tor, Native Daughters of
the Golden West, yesterday
in Lincoln park between John Nc
Laren, superintendent of Golden Gate
park and Nine. Luisa Tetrazzini,
the real hero of the occasion. Luther
Burbank also was honored when the.
members of the Outdoor Art league of
the California club arrived on the spot
with magnolia tree which he had sent
them to help celebrate his birthday
anniversary, and which they planted
near the McLaren cypress.
Yesterday was Arbor day in Cali
fornia, and in celebration of this Keith
parlor each year plants tree. This
year permission was obtained from the
directors Of the Panama Pacific expo
sition to plant the first official tree on
the exposition site, and it was decided
that John McLaren. who has made
Golden Gate park such wonder spot
for the last 25 years, should select the
tree which is named for him.
Diva, Smiling, Arrives
So speakers were obtained, school
children were brought together to sing
cheer, wave flags and otherwise lend
patriotic atmosphere; the mayor and
other city officials were asked to be
present. and then late on the eve of
the day note was sent to Tetrazzini
asking her to come. too. for the sake
of the Native Daughters and the school
children.
She came, smiling the magnetic smile
which has helped to make her beloved,
waving her hands to every one, and
finally helping John McLaren plant his
tree
In fact, she fell in completely with
the spirit of the occasion and did what
she could to ma Ike every one happy ex-
cept that she did not sing and she did
not eat the Saratoga potatoes which
very small boy in the crowd kept urg-
ing upon her from a very greasy brown
bag.
He might have been years old
the boy--and he had big brown eyes
almost as fascinating as the singers
own, as well as an ample supply of
the little potato wafers
Under Hypnotic Spell
He seemed hypnotized by Madame
Tetrazzini and knelt at her feet most
Of the afternoon, apparently unabashed
by her refusal Of his potatoes, which
refusal, 1t is unnecessary to say. was
most graciously accomplished The
entire crowd seemed to share his ad-
miration of the great singer.
The diva was gowned in black vel
vet and embroidered chiffon, with a
Continued on PAGE =. colunn
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Started About October

IF Amundsen did Is miles day and
reached the pole on December IA he
would have started south about the
beginning of November, but it is much
more likely that he did not travel at
that rate, especially for the first 100
or 200 odd miles, so we may assume he
started for the pole about the begin
ming of October. There is no indica-
tion whether Amundsen followed the.
route of my expedition in reaching the
mountains that guard the approach to
the pole.
TT may be possible he found a new
route and an easier one up to the
plateau, which lies about 10000 to
100000 feet above sea level.
Word that the pole was attained
December Ia to II evidently means on
reaching the geographical pole he
waited three days, taking the noon OBJ
servation, so as accurately to determine
his position"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
Knights Protect Women

Although Eugene Conlon, grand
knight of San Francisco council,
Knights of Columbus, stated that the
order was in no way interested in the
case of the two young women. Attorney
James NJ. Hanley, grand knight of Cali
fornia council No. $50, served notice
yesterday that the matter had been
taken up by the executive officers of
his council and that they would not
recede from their position.
THE brother of Miss Joesten is a
member of our council Hanley said
yesterday, tand he laid the matter be-
fore me. I took it up with several
members of the fourth degree, and the
result was that we sent two kilograms
to Senator John ID. Works asking that
he take steps to see that Miss Joesten
and Miss Fitz Gerald were given a fair
hearing before the committee We did
not make any charges against Post
master Fisk, knowing nothing of the
case except what we had been told All
we asked was fair hearing for the
complainants- 9
Il do not know what San Francisco
council has seen fit to do, but do know
that Mr.. Conlon does not speak for our
council. We will maintain our position
that these two young women are en-
titled to full hearing and we will see
that they get it. The fundamental
tenets of the knighthood in which we
are banded together calls for the pro-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
Bottom of World Attained Be-
tween December IA and IL,
Is News Dispatched
by Explorer
NORWEGIAN MAY HAVE
ENCOUNTERED SCOTT
Captain Shackelton Raises the
Question: "Briton or Scam
dinavian-Wh0 Was
First?"
SKIS USED TO GREAT
EFFECT BY FRAN MEN
Especial Gable 10 The Call

- ONDON, March THE Daily
Chronicle publishes the follow
1 ing cable from Leon Amundsen,
brother of the explorer:
"Christiana March Following tel
egram received from Hobart: Pole at
tained December 14-17. 1911. All well.
Roald Amundsen.'
The Chronicle also publishes an arti-
Gle from Captain Sha ackelton on Amund-
sens achievement, saying:
"Anaylzing somewhat the brief cable
announcing Amundsen's attainment OF
the south pole, one from previous ex-
perience would assume the journey was
done in extreme rapidity and under very
favorable conditions as regards
weather. Assuming that the latitude
of Amundsen's winter quarters was
7s.44 S., that is only 676 geographical
miles from the pole. This place was
named the Bay of Whales on my ex-
DeditiOn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
.FISK'S CHARGES
|. AGAINST GIRLS
AROUSE PEOPLE
Powerful Fraternities and Men
of Prominence Will See
They Get Fair Play
Meanwhile Postmaster's Reap
pointment Awaits Result
of Investigation

~ HILE the work of preparing
NM complete report setting
" " forth every detail of his case
is being carefully followed by
Postmaster Arthur G. Fisk. the move
ment among local men of prominence
intended to insure full and fair hear
ing before the committee of the United
States senate for Miss Mary Joesten
and Miss Matte Fitzgerald, who have
and misconduct, still is being actively
pressed. Supplemental affidavits COW
ering the main points of the original
charges have been forwarded to Wash
ington and in few days will be in
the hands of the subcommittee of the
committee on postofice affairs.
| A plan is being considered under
which both of the young women may
be sent to the capital to appear in
person before the Investigators, who
are to make the report to the senate
concerning the confirmation or rejec-
tion of the presidential recommended
ton for the reappointment of Fisk as
poStiEdSteF HdHueu uoWH JdHudfS II.
Fisk Still Denies
Fisk still is emphatic in his denial of
the story told by Miss Joesten con-
corning an unpleasant experience In
the Office of the postmaster in April,
1909. in which it has been alleged that
Fisk made Objectionable advances.
Fisks answer to the charge is that
Miss Joesten prepared a case against
him to counteract the effect of i'm
pending dismissal or official censure
for inefficiency. Fisk is confident that
this will be proved before the senate
committee, and says that he is willing
to rest his case on the records and the
reports of the postoffice inspectors who
investigated the case and upon whose
findings the two young women were
discharged from the service.
Both Miss Fitz Gerald and Miss Joes-
ten insist that their honor has been
outraged in the manner of their dis
missal, and that unless there is gov
ernmental action to rectify the mis-
take their names will always rest un-
der the stain of the charge that they
lost their positions because they rifled
the mails. They are anxious for a
complete hearing to prove their innno-
cence, and have written to Washington
to say that all they ask is fair play
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08

Wv y HILE the work of preparing
M complete report setting
" " forth every detail of his case
iS hefncr carefully followed hy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
Keith Parlor Conducts
Pretty Ceremony
On air Site
By MARY ASHE MILLER

IONORS were divided at the tree
- planting held by Keith par
Tor, Native Daughters of
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No Anxiety to Leave

There was no train north today, but
there were a few who were expecting
TO leave. Almost all who wished to
get away have gone.
An American who arrived here to-
day from Torreon said that when he
left there several days ago the garri-
son comprised 1900 men, 10 machine
guns and five mountain guns. There
viii be a train out to Juarez tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
THE WEATHER

YESTERDAY - Highest temperature. So
ofo1e4TW1cdncsday night 46
FORECAST FOR TODAY-Fair; moder-
Z ate pcst Dinds
For Details of the Weather See Page Is
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-03-08
THE CALL LEADS IN

POLITICAL
THEATRICAL
REAL ESTATE
SPORTING
COMMERCIAL
SOCIETY
FINANCIAL
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
MEN, NOT MONEY.

Having declared with its first political erance that pol
tics in this city is practically question OF money" the morn
ing paper naturally follows this up with deliberate alSehood
regarding the uIletin. That is the usual Of the
Advertiser anything else would be surprise.
With all its CUFF and Islander the morning paper can't get
away from the plain TACT obvious to every reliable and par
otto citizen that what the situation in politics needs is not
money but MEN.
Men are needed who will give their honest attention to Sc
curing representative and capable citizens the tickets and
platforms espouSng thoroughly progressive measures
Alleged politicians Of the stripe who do nothing but play
taCtona politics are not the men OF the hour FaCOnaSm
is the game which the Advertiser has played in former years
and is plainly preparing to repeat this year.
The ACh incident Of two years ago entirely character
iStC OF the brand of beous and vicious politics always COM
ing from the Advertiser ring. Mr.. AChi asked to
into the Advertiser political fold and in that capacity was
looked upon real good dog willing to roll when told.
He ignored the invitation and was Immediately branded as
nondesCrp and so FORTH As against the outfit that first pal
avered and then attacked him. Mr. ACh hands down.
So this first ueranCe Of the Advertiser has merely
served to prove that the morning paper has not changed its
character learned anything from the experience OF
the last few years.
With the MEN of the City and County taking the loyal and
unang and nfaCtona interest politics which they should
this year. money the last thing that needs to be discussed
With MEN coming forward and doing their duty there will
be no baCng and filling when reliable and popular citizens
called upon to accept candidacy for office either in the
municipality or the party organizations
We have big problems to meet in Honolulu great work to
be done work that should stir the ambition of the abes and
the biggest Drained men here But let be remembered that
bgness and brain and strength Of character not ev
denCed by individuals who Sna and COMPLAIN who sheer at
touching elbows and getting in touch with the common
people, The high and lofty Pharisee as much deserving
condemnation the corrupt heller and is usually the person
with the money looking ar0un to make the politics of Homo
lulu question OF money.
the EN- who size up to the great responsibilities and the
grand work of the occasion.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13

If anyone should ask you, your
answer would be that of course 1t Is
easy to secure reliable information re-
earding church news. But what are
you going to do when the church mem
bers are simply bubbling with talk
but the fathers of the church refuse
to talk and the pastor slams up his
telephone. And this in connection
with one of the most momentous top
les that has in recent years come be-
fore an evangelical church of this city
Judging from the radically differing
reports that are abroad on the discus.
sion of the Central Union church
creed and representing the honest be.
liefs of church members, an author
lied statement from either the pastor
or the chairman of the committee hay
ing the matter In charge would seem
to be not only fitting but very much
needed.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13

The Industrial education scheme
that is now before the Commission Of
Public instruction represents one OF
the greatest advance movements IN
practical education that this Territory
has ever seen. Some people may say
you are trying to make coolies OF
our children" Nothing could be more
removed from the fact. Boiled down
to practical details, It means that here
in Hawaii we are to educate our chill
dren back to the land" just as is be-
ing done with signal success through
out the agricultural sections of the
mainland. II means a permanent pop
ulation. 1t means that boys will be
given opportunities in lines OF WORN
to which they are adapted and that
home life of the plantation Will bt
more and more the home life OF the
families of prospecting citizens. Read
mess of the leaders In plantation man
agement TO cooperate with the educat'
crs not only establishes the good faith
of those heavily Interested in the lead
ing industry but gives to educators the
encouragement and assistance without
which either failure or struggling
and Indifferent success would be the
result.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
"RAILROADING"
Scheme CHARGED


These are to circulate from school
to school on each of the four larger
islands. The college Is to furnish the
books and boxes as well as to over
see the forwarding Of them. The de-
partment of instruction Is to pay the
transportation charges and be direct
ly responsible, through the principals
to whom the books are sent, while in
their charge.
Commenting on the Page bill that
has been introduced into the United
States senate for the promotion of in
dustrial education throughout the
States and Territories Pope says tbst
President Gilmore of the College Of
Hawaii has written to Senator Page
showing what the Territory has al
ready done along these lines He sug.
gested that the commissioners approx
ing the objects of the bill send 10
Senator Page also.