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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-02-15
Did Real Responsibility Lie With
Brooks OF With De Young?
Tale Of ScOtching Of Snake Which Exposes
Secret Use ofMethods Held in Contempt
by.All Reputable Men

This is the story of the scotching Of snake-one of
that eanest, and most detested OF belly
crawling poson-squrtg class of reptiles the writer OF
anonymous letters.
The Call tells this story because of its interest to the
general public which will find the tale worth reading
does not care button about the people the business
interests the morals involved because the public IS
titled know who among its businessmen preach some
of decency and yet practice in secret all veness be-
is the duty of every who discovers poisonous
reptile to set his heel on its head
In this story The Call charges Charles Brooks with
contemplate the business world knows Brooks
the manager of the San Francisco Chronicle
with Offices 213 Temple court New York city Brooks
proclaimed daily by the Chronicle its eastern business
representative The Chronicle is of the business
rival and competitor of The Call Brooks has possible
for seeking niure The Call except that he might
thereby advantage his employer the Chronicle Indeed
The Call has possession abundant evidence show
that personally Brooks as-or processes havonly the
most friendly feeling for The Call and its managers.
For Whom Did Brooks Act?
Did Brooks act for himself and solely upon his own
initiative when he did this dirty thing did he do it the
agent-the eastern rnanager''-of the Chronicle?
Did Brooks attempt in this cowardy attack from under
the cover of anonymity his personal spite
did he upon significant hint under explicit orders
undertake wrea the carefully concealed hatred of
the Chronicle and its proprietor, M H de Young, upon
too successful rival?
The hand was the hand of Brooks. Was the mind
that conceived this dastardy the mind of Brooks
or the mind of De Young who is Brooks master.
Those who read the story may decide these questions
for themselves. Here is the tale
Early in November last the advertising patrons of The
Call on the other side of the Roces-the foreign adver-
tisers they technically called in the newspaper offices
began to receive anonymous circulars assag The Call
The circulars all alike They were neatly printed
superior and unusual kind of paper Note this point
1T was an unusual kind of paper often if before,
selected for such circular
Made Use of Dargie Falsehood
The circular consisted of reprint of of the
berless falsehoods published about The Call by William E
Darge in his scay and despised Oakland Tribune the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-02-15
WIFE WIRES THE MONEY
Mrs. Hush Says Her Husband
Was Spirited Away

BERKELEY. Feb. 14.--''The only so
luton I can give of Wits disappear
ance is that he was spirited away from
me. Two years ago he was persuaded
by his people TO leave me, but after
they got him as far as San Jose he
left and came back" So spoke Mrs.
william Hush tonight al her home,
1877 Arch street. after she had learned
OF her husbands safety in New York.
Mrs. Hush received telegram this
morning at e:15 o'clock from her hus-
band, which read: Am all right Sent
here. Wire money Hotel Cadillac. Tell
no one. Get money from Slater. Love.
Huey and you. Answer.-Will.''
Mrs. Hush went to Slater, her uncle,
at once and at noon wired funds. a
second telegram was received by Chief
of Police yollmer, which he sent to
Mrs. Hush. It read: Find wife. Tell
her to send money Hotel Cadillac. Spir-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-02-15
DeteSde Trick Brought Horle to Chronicles Eastern Manager
lying Anonymous Circular Sent Calls Advertisers Traced Its Source

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-02-15
Impertinent Question No. 38
What Is a TechnicaIify?

For the most original witiest to this ques
tion-and the brefer the better-Ihe Call will pay
FIVE DOLLARS. For the next FIVE answers
The Call will pay ONE DOLLAR each. Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once. Make
YOUR answer short and address It to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS,
THE CALL.
winning Answers i. rineto Go
pizeo o ON.
When offers
s prfz % Aiss
s prize to Davies. Corning
For peace-6; war-nlidnIght
TO oJenneM MaIoneyss wan street.
In o'clock; Oakland 9; Francisco
s to H ward Green
After the first last one
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When they wake to ante
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-02-15
SISTER AIDS RUEF

Ach explained that no one was en-
ploved in Ruers behalf TO conduct
such Investigations and suggested that
the jury panel be called into court and
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-02-15
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE kEARNY So
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 100.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
YEsTERDAY-cl

YESTERDAY Clear: northeast wind; maxi
mum temperature. SO; minimum. n.
FORECAST FOX ToDAY-Fair; light north
east winds. Page 1s
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-02-15
Register NOW, Republicans

If you d0n'f want Her
rim TO rule you, get on the
register before April Is.
Old registration has all
expired-yOu 1usf register
again before April IS or you
can'f vote at the May
primaries.
Registration closes April
rs.
Last day on which reg
fStered voter can move to
another precinct and not
lose his primary vote,
April 6.
Registrars office in the
old scify hall open from 9
a. m. TO 5 p. m.
Register NOW, Republicans
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

L. D. Trip this week sold his farm
in the township of Hodges, the south =
west quarter of section five, to John
M. Schmidt for $50 per acre. Mr..
Trip will take off this years crop.
This sale shows how really de sireable
Stevens county land is, for the pur-
chaser owns fine half section of land
mile south of Mr.. Tripp's farm, and
has lived there for several years, and
was well acquainted with the value of
the farm which he purchased.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Louis M. Larson has rented the
Methling building in Alberta, and will
open up a general store there early
in April. Mr.. Larson has had large
experience in this line, having spent
many years in the general store OF
his father, S. Larson, one of the
pioneer merchants of Morris. Mr..
Larson has looked over many places
in North and South Dakota to find a
location, but is to be congratulated on
his decision that there is no better
place for young man to locate than
right in Stevens county.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

On next Wednesday afternoon, Mrs.
J. W. Harris, assisted by Mrs. Brown,
Mrs. Hanson and Mrs. Buckler, will
entertain the Ladies Social Union of
the M. E. church. All ladies are
cordially invited in the afternoon,
and at six o'clock supper will be SER
we'd to which all the gentlemen are
invited.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

A dozen or more friends of o. F.
Tewksbury surprised him on Thurs
day evening to help him celebrate his
birthday. A pleasant evening was
spent teaching Mr.. Tewksbury how to
play whist, and during the evening
his friends presented him with a
handsome rocker as slight token of
the esteem in which he is held.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14
Commandery Officers.

Commandery Officers.
At its meeting on Monday evening,
Bethel Commandery, No. 10, Knights
Templar, elected officers as follows:
E. CT. A. Hancock.
CD. B. Brown.
G. CIV. J. Stewart.
S. W.-John House.
J. W.-O. Q. Hanson.
Pr. r. Putnam.
Treas.S. j. Stebbins.
Rec.-C. B. Burpee.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

FL. A well developed case of small pox
came to the attention of Health Com
missioner DR.. Leuty on Thursday.
The man who has the disease is a
stranger to this locality. and claims
his home is in st. Paul. A room was
secured in the Globe Hotel, where the
man will be kept until he is we'll.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Now's the time to take Rocky
Mountain Tea. 1t drives out the
germs of winter builds up the stomach,
kidneys and liver. The most wonder
full spring tonic to make people we'll.
You'll be surprised with results. 35c,
Tea or Tablets. J. r. Kruger.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Begin now planning on the building
you will do this spring, and take
your estimates to j. Rumsey Reeve
for his prices on lumber and build
ing material.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

To clean your seed grain perfectly
use Hero tanning mill and a Mime
apolis cookie mill. Every grain of
mustard and cookie can be taken out
in this way. Feed your screenings or
sell them to the mill. Nothing is
wasted, and raise clean, strong grain.
Stewart sells the cleaning machines.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

A. o. Maitland has sold his farm of
1872 acres in sections 26 and Is of Swan
Lake to Carl Podratz.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Judge Flaherty has been holding a
term of court at Ortonville for the past
two weeks. He will begin the regular
spring term for this county here
Monday.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Bishop, Morrison of the Episcopal
church, held services at the Indian
school Tuesday evening, and COM
munion service at the home of W. j..
Stewart Wednesday morning.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Washed nut and Hooking Valley
coal are the most satisfactory fuel.
Leave an order with J. Rumsey
Reeve.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Mrs. J. M. Mccoy returned on
Thursday from Indiana, where she
was called by the death of her father.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Eye-sight restored. By DR.. Brokaw
eye specialist at Krueger's drug store,
Morris the 9Th and 18th of every month.
Painful head and eyes made painless.
Prices always lowest.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Wesley Pushor, who has been
spending the winter here and at
Minneapolis, returned this week to
Spokane, Wash.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The annual tea of the Missionary
Union of the Congregational church
will be held on Wednesday March
18th.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The Elizabeth Reem Circle will
meet on Tuesday March 18th at
Linne's Hall. A full attendance is
required. Hester A. Northcott, presi-
dent.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The Ladies Aid of the Norwegian
Free church were entertained on
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Thor.
valid Thomasson, and at six O'Clock
supper was served to an unusually
large number of gentlemen.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

M. F. Finnegan left last night for
Lakeville, where he was called by the
death of his mother, which occurred
Yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

New Gold Flour makes as fine a
loaf of bread as can be made from
spring wheat. Made at home, used
everywhere and sold at the right
price.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Greatest spring tonic, drives out all
impurities. Makes the blood rich.
Fills you with warm, tingling life.
Most reliable spring regulator. That's
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c
Tea or tablets, J. r. Kruger.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Malmberg have
as their guest, her brother, Peter
Skoglund, who has been cashier of
the Watkins State Bank for the past
ten years.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The ladies Of the Methodist church
will serve dinner on Saturday, March
9Th, the place to be announced later.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Ed. Won Rohr, travelling auditor of
the Lampert Lumber Co., was in
Morris on Monday on business.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

There will be German Lutheran SER
vice at Swan Lake tomorrow at 10
O'Clock, and at the Congregational
church in Morris at 300 O'Clock. Sun.
dav school after the service.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14
R. J. Wells, of Brock enridge, wa 8
here on business Thursday.

Miss Anna Perkins, of Swan Lake,
has been very sick with rheumatism
for three weeks.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Miss Margaret Calvin came up from
st. Paul Thursday evening for few
DAYS visit here.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Mrs. J. E. Danielson went to Mime
apolis the first of the week for short
visit.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

There will be services in theNorwe-
gian Synod church Sunday evening at
1880. Rev. E. Olson, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Miss Louise HOLMAN pleasantly en-
tertained number of friends yester-
day afternoon.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

There will be services at the Luth-
Gran Free church Sunday evening at
1880 by Rev. Torvik.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Supt. Smyser, of the public schools,
and Misses Cooper, Wheelock and
Mason, of the Indian school, attended
the teachers meeting at Moorhead
yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

DIR. o. G. Nelson goes to Hancock
on the 18th and 10Th and consequently
his Morris office will be closed on those
days.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Get our popular brands of coal, the
washed nut and the Hooking Valley.
J. r umsey Reeve.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The best and cleanest soft coal sold
at the Morris City Mills.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

I wish to secure work on farm,
either as manager or helper on stock
farm. or for general farm work. Am
married. Address "Farm i and,"
care Tribune.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The Aid Society of the Congrega-
tional church were most pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. A. A. Stone
Wednesday afternoon. There was q
large attendance, and lunch was
served to IS persons.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Malmberg have
had as their guest for the pest week
Mfr. Peter Skoglund, of Watkins,
Minnesota, brother of Mrs. Malm-
berg. He returned home Friday.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Miss Laura Thoele, formerly of
Morris, but now of Excelsior, is
expected here next week to visit
friends and take part in the home
talent entertainment.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

A gentleman by the name of Brown,
from Madison, was here the first of
the week in the interest of Mr.. Jacob
sons candidacy for governor.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Alfred King, who has been to the
cities for the past two weeks receiv-
ing treatment for his eyes, is much
better, and will return on Monday.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The Modern Woodmen~ of America
will hold special meeting on next
Tuesday evening, March 18th, at 7
O'Clock sharp. Business of import
ance. A full attendance is desired.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

A jolly company went out to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Richards
in the town of Morris on Wednesday
evening, and enjoyed dancing party
there.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Remington typewriter, No. 6, good
as new, with tabulator, for sale at a
bargain. Enquire at this Office.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The company which played ga
Country Girls Love" at the Armory
Tuesday evening disbanded at this
place. Ever since the money panic,
the weaker show companies have had
a hard time making expenses.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

I wish to exchange an improved
farm of 100 acres in Iowa for a half
section of land in Stevens county.
T. I'll. MAGUIRE.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Alderman D. I'll. LaWler has been
spending the week at Fergus Falls on
business.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Safe wanted:-I want to buy a
small second hand safe. L. M. Larson.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14
FL. B. I.und, practical matchmaker,

Sawed Maple Wood $500 cord at
Morris City Mills.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

E. J. Jones has been spending most
of the week at Wheaton, Dumont and
Chokio on business.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Stewart will buy your clover and
timothy seed and pay highest market
prices.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Buy a bobsled or a set OF buggy
runners on next years terms at the
mill.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Peter Miller is attending the butter
makers convention in the cities this
week, and meanwhile the creamery is
shut down, and is being reprinted
white, and presents very neat and
clean appearance.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

A most delightful old folks concert
was given at the Congregational
church last evening under the able
direction of Frank Hancock. The
program included the best of the local
musical talent, and the old songs were
sung, and the musicians assumed the
costumes of the olden time. The affair
was both a financial and musical
success.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

It coaxes back that well feeling,
healthy look, puts the sap of life in
your system, protects you from
disease HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea has no equal as spring tonic for
the whole family. 35c, Tea or tablets,
J. r. Kruger.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The best Stove and Nut Coal is sold
at the Mill. Prices right.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

On fire loss occurring in Mime
apolis in October last, there were two
policies of 81 900 each in companies
not authorized to do business in
Minnesota. These companies have
not paid their proportion of the loss
and the insured is unable to collect.
This case emphasizes the wisdom of
using only companies that are licensed
in this state.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

John J. Johnson, who has been
running the laundry for some time,
left on Friday evening for parts I'M
known. The laundry will probably
open again today under the manage
ment of Albert Knupple.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Eff. Hill returned on Thursday
from a visit at Mortified and Red
Wing.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Choice No. 3 feed corn for sale at
Farmers Feed Barn.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Services at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning at 1880.
Rev. N. E. Hannant will preach the
second sermon in the Lenten course
on "Things Sure to Come" The
theme will be "The Judgment" Sum
day school at IL; Christian Endeavor
at $3.50. There will be no evening
service. The congregation will join
with the M. E. church in a union
temperance meeting. The public is
cordially invited to all meetings.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Choice No. 3 feed corn for sale al
the Farmers Feed Barn.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14
Home Talent Entertainment,

The following is the program of the
excellent home talent entertainment t
which will be given at the M. E.
church, next Friday evening March
2Oth:-
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Any farmer of Stevens county who
desires to employ farm laborer
should write to George Welsh, i'm
migration commissioner, st. Paul.
Mr.. Welsh stated to us in private
conversation this week that as a re.
suit of the advertising which the state
is doing, he had about $50 inquiries
from people who were thinking of
coming to Minnesota, but would first
like to come here as farm laborers,
before deciding to settle here. Such
men would make very desirable
class of new settlers for this county.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

Axel Englund, of starbuck, was in
Morris on business Thursday.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The executive committee of the
Stevens County Agricultural Society
met ON Monday to make preliminary
arrangements for this years. fair.
It was decided to hold the fair a little
earlier than usual, the. days. selected
being, Thursday, Friday and satur.
day, September 18th, 18th and 18th.
It was also decided to try to arrange
good race program, and to join a
racing circuit of which Wahpeton,
Wheaton and Appleton are members,
and to also join the American Trot-
ting Association, 80 that the track
here would have a recognized stand
ing. The committee discussed the
advisibility of having q Fourth of July
celebration here, and will probably
undertake it along the same lines as
last year.
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

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Farmers Feed
oSAL HAPPENINGS 49,. : : 80. :. !,
spending the week at Fergus Falls
business.
ker Choice No. sfeedc for sale at
the Farmers FeedB Barn popular of coal
ID the Hooking Vail
The tandc leanest soft coal sold J Rumsey
,a at the Morris City Mills
Mime of the week at wheaton Dumonts
in apois
'' There will be services in theNor,
Wesley Puhor who has been Synod Sunday
1890 Rev E. Olson Pastor
ggy snok Wash e''ne' ' "'' " Remington typewriter &c
the as with tabuator, for sale al
New bargain. Enquire
wheat Made at home used Ed Won Roh travelling
and sold at the right
price. Morris on Monday on business
Judge Fahery holding The annual tea OF the
two weeks He will begin the regular Wednesday Mar
;snx for this county mere m 49, Ho.
and Mrs Mambg satisfactory flu
49, guest brother with Runs
a. ISkoglund cashier of Reeve
- the Watkins State Bank for the past :, 10 ,.. 49, ,ou
ten years l "1 s TO exchange an lnproV
Begin planning building county
wall you Wild spring. and take T H. Mcguire
your Rumsey Reeve
for his lumber build Now the time take Roc
nty ing material Mountain Tea 1t drives out
lose germs of winter, sup he onat
sup smyser public schools Kidneys liver wonde
and Misses Cooper Wheeok and full tonic to make people
attended surprised
of meeting R Kruger.
most delightful conot
WISH 10 secure WORK on lar given at the Congregation
either helper stock evening
OF lor
married Address Fm and included the best of the
Tribune musical talent and the old songs we
Modern
Withhold special meeting costumes OF inc o "ne Inc a
Tuesday evening" March h was oo'n "o"1 "no o
ry O'Clock sharp. import success
ance A full attendance desired. ~ eo ,oa i =; ,t
will of the Norwegian apois
companies
their proportion of the 10
large number gentlemen the insured unable to cole
za" emphasizes
spring using
lon' impurities. Makes blood rich. in this state.
NO. H. - Services CONGREGATION
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea s5c Sunday
Tea tablets j. r. Kruger rev. N " annan WI" preach
'n company played "Things Sure
D. Country Armoy theme will be "The Judgment"
Tuesday disbanded this day school at 2 Christian Eneav
place. the
The congregation will
time making with the M E. church in uni
'nai temperance meeting. The public
~ back that well feeling, cordially invited all meetings.
healthy look puts the sap of life in ... -. o1--- . -
Rocky desires to employ farm labor
obs
D J. R.. Krueger Mr. Welsh stated to us in prlva
conversation r
Tho ood comr,nv hos advertising
DOING ne hd ABOUT 2oo nqu
from people VINO were nnkg
ore not
they oeore oeong 70 See mere 81
very oeIao
cen mar Jonrnal class settlers for this count
H Kansas eoor enConeo mat
gathering
Democrats at Pau last week on the
of the meeting of the woohg or nouce
committee OBITUARY 1--WE someumes ece
ehVelope
the "Bryan Volunteers". uany contain hote saying Ri
closed postage,
The state commission
daughters wedding We
Morris tribune., 1908-03-14

The railroad company has notified
it's trainmen that they must observe
the government regulations as to not
working longer than l6 hours and if
they are not able to reach terminals
in that time they are to tie up at way
stations and rest for ten hours.-Will-'
mar Journal.
NJ. F. Finnegan and T. HI. Mcguire
attended the gathering of prominent
Democrats at St. Paul last week, on
the occasion of the meeting of the
Democratic state central committee,
of which Mr.. Finnegan is member.
Mr.. Mcguire was in at the meeting of
the "Bryan Volunteers".
The state tax commission are
planning to send one of their members
to every county in the state to meet
the assessors and discuss with them
the assessment of property for taxa
ton. The assessors of this county
will meet on April 10th, and at that
time will receive their books, and be
addressed by a member of the COM
missioners. Town clerks are asked
to report the names of the newly
elected assessors to the county auditor
at once, in order that they may be
L. L.