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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
TWELVE CHANCES
TO WIN
The Generosity Manifested by the
EiIers Music Company Creates
Unbounded Enthusiasm
TWELVE PIANOS FREE

A publicity campaign that will bring
immediate response must be an un-
usually generous and meritorious one.
Such is the postal card writing adver-
tising campaign now being conducted
by the Eilers Music Company.
Think of it-twelve splendid. new up
right pianos will be given absolutely
free for writing a sentence on a postal
card That is all you have to do. This
is the most remarkable offer ever made
for publicity purposes in this or any
other city.
.TheS SChickering and the Sohmer. the
worlds best pianos, are sold only by
Eilers Music Company"
Write the above sentence as many
times as possible on one side only of a
standard government post card, ~ by
3L inches. The twelve. persons writ
ing the sentence the greatest number of
times will each receive one of the hand
some Boudoir Pianos offered. Every
reply of merit will be given other VAL
liable prizes.
Note carefully the following rules
Write on one side OF the post card. Use
pen and ink only. Write your name
and address plainly and the number of
times YOU have written the sentence on
the card across one end of the stamped
or address side of card. Punctuation.
spelling, correctness and 1egibility will
be factors in determining the winners.
Words can not be written across each
other. Expert penmen, engravers.
craftsmen and all employees of Eilers
Music Company and their families are
barred. The decision of the judges.
selected from the San Francisco news
papers, is to be final
Our purpose in making this unprece-
dented offer is to impress upon every
man, woman and child upon the coast
the fact that within the last six months
the agencies of the FAMOUS Chickering
and Sohmer pianos have been given TO
the Eilers Music Company and that
these pianos cam now only be secured
from u.s. We believe this advertising
campaign will TX in the minds OF every
one as nothing else can. that the
Eilers Music Company are the sole dis
tributors Of the Chickering and the
Sohmer.
These two famous pianos are too well
and favorably known to require adver-
tising. but there are, undoubtedly. many
people who do not know where they
can be secured.
Remember this campaign positively
closes at II o'clock on the evening of
Saturday, March 6. at which time all
replies must be received at one of our
stores Ample time, therefore, remains
for you to write the card, but there is
no time to lose. Start writing your
card at once.
ANY further information desired will
be gladly furnished. Address all in
quiries and solutions to Manager Of
Advertising Department. Eilers Music
Company, sI5 Market street, San Fran
cisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
INSANE WOMAN ESCAPES
FROM NAPA HOSPIT AL
Faces Wind and Rain Seven
Hours Clad in Night Clothes

Especial Dispatch TO The Call
NAPA, Feb. 24.-Miss Juanita Cruise,
a dangerous patient confined in Napa
state hospital, escaped from the fnsti-
tuition at midnight clad only in night
clothes. She wandered about on the
hills near the asylum for seven hours
this morning with posse of attend
ants searching for her.
A heavy wind and rain storm was
raging at the time. The woman was
finally found in small house in the
hills and was taken back to the asy-
lum. She made her escape by break
ing a lock from her window in the
ward on the first floor of the institu-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
JENNIE CROCKER
LOSES NECKLACE
AT MARDI GRAS
Gems Worth S5O,OOO Slip From
Society Girls Neck at
Famous Ball
Accident or Theft, Loss Calls
for Investigation by De-
tectiveS
HeireSs Is Inclined TO Belief That
Chain Came Loose and Fell
TO Floor

society bellies with necklaces II
valing in beauty and rarety the
gems lost in the merry dance of
yesterday morning. But the great
value Of the jewelry is fully ap-
preciated by the young woman
and her advisers and every effort
is being made to recover the
gems. A pearl necklace of the
richness of Miss Crocker's is a
trophy fit to furnish a theme for
a romancer, and every detective
force in the west is now bent on
recovering the valuables.
The Crockers have offered a
large reward Tor the return or
discovery OF the necklace.
Henry T. Scott, one of the executors
of the Crocker estate. in discussing the
reward, said: The man who returns
that necklace viii not have to worry
about the future. The man who brings
back those pearls can buy an automo-
bile with the reward that we will pay
him
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
PRETTY ACTRESS MAKES
LASTING ENGAGEMENT
Miss Helene Wilson of Frohman
Company Marries
spcciol Disootch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
ANDERSON, Ind, Feb 24.-Miss He
Iene Wilson. leading woman with
Charles Frohman's Tho Thief COM
pany, now playing here, was secretly
married ut Columbus. o.. two weeks
ago to Chester ]. Maxon of Akron. o.,
who travels for New York automo-
lille concern.
Miss Wilson is the daughter of a
well known San Francisco family and
her rise in the theatrical worlc has
been rapid She plans to continue on
the stage for some time.
Miss Wilson was doubtful whether
the manag cement would approve of her
continuing on the road. after she was
married. and wired asking a decision.
The reply was: Congratulations Go
ahead, but don't let it occur again
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
YOUNGSTERS ELOPE AND
WALK FAR TO MARRY
After Long Tramp Loving Pair
Land in Jail

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24.-Dainty and
dimpled little Frances Richardson. aged
1s years, much in love with Bobbie Sid
ley, IS. but footsore and weary after
a tramp of 104 miles from Santa Bar
bara, was a prisoner at police head
quarters tonight. In another cell was
Sidley, with whom the girl eloped. They
walked the entire distance from Santa
Barbara and the way was hard. Because
their parents objected to their mar
riage, the pair eloped. Sidley will be
prosecuted for abduction.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
LUCKY BALDWIN HAS
SUFFERED A RELAPSE
Noted Turfman's Condition Is
Said to Be Very Critical

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 24.-The condi-
tion of Il. ]. Uucky) Baldwin tonight
is said to be very serious, following a
relapse today. DR.. Trueweather and
members of Baldwin's family are with
him. All communication with the
Santa Anita ranchhouse. where he is.
has been cut off and 1t is impossible to
get definite information as to hic condi-
tion.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25

ExCURsIoNIsTs FETED-San Jose. Feb.
24.-After heavy showers this morning the sun
came out to meet the Seattle and Tacoma ex-
cursonists, who arrived shortly before noon.
After luncheon at the Hotel Fendome they were
taken through the orchard districts. reception
was rendered tonight and at II 80 p. m. they
to Del Monte.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25

FORUM CHORAL SOCIETY Oakland, Feb.
PA choral society has been organized at Cali
fornia college with President A. A. McCurda
as musical director. Miss G. Marian Barr was
elected president Miss Carolyn Black secretary
and Miss Cora Hickok treasurer Plans for the
choral society include such social affairs as are
musical and the presentation of high class mu-
steal events.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
Terms 1t ContemptibIe

That was the most contemplate at
tack have ever seen made by a man
upon another said Senator Wright,
discussing the matter later 'McRae
was smiling and gave no sign of his
intention to attack man who was en-
tiTely unaware of his purpose. The
viciousness of his attack is shown in
his attempt to kick me after striking
me-"
One Of the most prominent members
of the San Francisco delegation in the
assembly stated tonight that he was
convinced money was being used in the
fight against the Islais creek project.
This affair viii end the fight against
Islais creek. I think" said Senator
Richard Welch tonight. II have had
no absolute proof of bribery, but on
several occasions 1 also have heard
unsavory reports in regard to the op-
position to these bills"
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
Headache. and Neuralgia From Cold.

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world wide Cold
and Grip remedy. removes cause. Call for full
name Look for signature, E. w. Grove. 25c.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
When you think Of writing
think of Whiting

Bring your oeulist s pre-
scription here-it will be
executed with precision
and accuracy.
HIRsCH & KAISER
21S Post St. o2tLeians
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25

EAGLES WILL CONVENE IN OMAHA
Omaha, Neb, Feb. 24.-The date for the ma
tional meeting of the fraternal order of Eagles
to be held in Omaha has been fixed for Septem-
Der 13 to 20, inclusive.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-25
MCRAE RESORTS
TO BRUTE FORCE
WHEN TRAPPED
Senator Wright and Call Re-
porter Are Subjected TO
Vicious Attack
Was Asked to Explain Bribery
Charge, When Blows Are
Rained
Continued from Page /


knows how much these men were paid
will you deny that you knew that
Senator Wright was on your side Of
the Islais creek fight, and that he
changed his attitude on the measure as
soon as he learned that money was be-
ing usedg'
Il will not answer any questions,
said the infuriated lobbyist, concealing
his anger behind treacherous grin.
We'll. will you explain why Mr.
Johnson s-here?"
No; it is none of your business.
Well. yes. I !. will. He is here as my
witness"
do you mean to say that you are
bringing Mr.. johnson. an assemblyman.
here to act as your witness when you
are accused of bribing legislators
Swings on Reporter
McRae approached the Call reporter,
who was sitting on table with his
hands in his pockets, as he had done
several times before. Smiling treach-
erously, he tapped the reporter on the
chest, saying he did not blame him for
trying to run down a story as news
paper man. and then suddenly swung
his right fist flush to the reporters
jaw.
The newspaperman was knocked al
most TO the floor, but recovered quickly
and rushed McRae, finally getting him
into a corner. McRae held on. but the
reporter got one hand loose and was
about to swing, when Senator Wright
jumped between the combatants, throw
ing the reporter TO one side. The burly
lobbyist Immediately attacked the SEN
ato-. hitting him a hard blow on the
face. cutting his lip. and then made a
vicious kick at the senator's stomach.
Johnson, by this time, jumped into
the fracas. pushing the reporter away.
and others gathered about the door.
The assemblyman took his lobbyist
friend away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-10

What will Callahan and Munson and the
rest say"
Il don't know that" returned Rutherford
but whatever they say, it was the only thing
on Gods earth to do, and they ought to be
glad that you had the nerve to do it. Now,
we've got to win the election"
Yes" said the Mayor; but howl"
OUTSIDE the City Hall slender, quiet. but
- shrewd looking man edged his way care
fully through the rapidly dispensing crowd
the steps scowling at the multitude.
We'll" said the chief, as the man came
close to him, ANY news?"
The man nodded.
What" roared the officer Have you
got"
Il have clue" was the answer
Come in herei" said the chief, laying his
hand on the other mans shoulder and in his
excitement and eagerness almost jerking him
into the City Hall
To be continued next Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-10

these dogs out of the square? Curse 'em!" he
cried.
Nothing would have suited the Mayor better
but policy would not permit. No." he said,
Just picket the approaches to the City Hall.
Let the people alone. They are ready to dis
perse now"
Indeed they were already beginning to break
away.
You've done it now said Connell, giving
the necessary orders. Unless you get elected,
the Gotham Freight Traction Companys
busted"
Were all busted as you say" said Warren
gloomily unless am elected
The Mayor turned away and walked into
the City Hail. Rutherford met him at the door.
Il want to congratulate you," he said, ION
your course"
DO you approve of it"
Approve! 1t was the nerviest sort of thing
for you to do, but the only thing. Gormly had
you dead to rights; but you took the wind
out of his sails -
Il don't know answered the Mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-10

invited the thirsty, on the left noisy tin
horns" whirring wheels, clicking faro cases,
and rafting chips lured the gamblers, while
away to the rear of the room stretched a hun
dred feet or more of dance hall, each of
whose rough benches sat enthroned a temp
tress, hard of eye, deep lined of face, decked
with cheap gauds,-sad wrecks of the sea of
vice here 1urching and tossing for time.
As we entered, Mayberry's foreman met us
stan back a little, Colonel, out O line O the
door. or one-eyed John Graham O the Hunter
outfits settin thar in the corner layin' TO the
sheriff; allows twas him sot up the marshal
to shell us up this mo min, an Of Johns shore
pizen when he starts
So back we moved TO the rear end of the
bar. The room was packed; solid line of
men and women before the bar, every table the
center of a crowding group of players, the
dance hall floor and benches jam full of roy
stering, noisy throng. At the moment all
were happy and peace reigned.
More Dance Girls Needed
PUT there was one obvious source of dis
~ cord,-there were not enough gals to go
round" not enough, indeed, if those present
had been multiplied by ten situation GER
tain to stir jealousies and strife among lot
of wild nomads for whom this was the first
chance in four months to gaze into a woman's
eyes.
To be sure, one resourceful and unselfsh
puncher foreman of one of the trail outfits
was doing his best to relieve the prevailing
deficiency in feminine dancers. And it was a
distant glimpse of his efforts that had brought
us over. Bearing if not boasting the proud
old Dutch name of Jake De Puyster, this roll
licking six-foot-two blond giant had heard
Buck Groner growl:
"Haint had airy show for dance yet.
Marry heifers throwed her eye my way fore
she's been roped and tied in about second.
Reckon it's shoot for one or pull my freight
for camp. and l amt sleepy none"
You stake you self out son, few minutes,
and I'll git you a she pardner you'll be glad of
a chance to dance with and buy prettys for,
treasured Jake, and then disappeared.
Ten minutes later he returned, bringing
Buck partner that stopped drinking, dance,
and play, the most remarkably clad figure that
ever entered even frontier dance hall.
Still wearing his usual costume, wide snaps,
spurred heels, and belt, having removed nothing
but his tall crowned Mexican sombrero, Jake
had mavericked three certain articles of femi-
nine apparel and contrived to get himself into
them.
Cooked jauntily over his right eye he wore
a bright red toque crowned with faded wreath
of pale blue flowers from which bedraggled
green feather dropped YEARLY over his left
ear; about his waist wrinkled broad pink
SASH tied in great double bowknot set
squarely in front; while fastened also about
his waist, pendent from more than midway
of his long thighs, hung garment white of
color flmy of fabric, bfurcated of form,
richly rufled of extremity. So habited came
Jake, and, with broad grin lurking within
the mazes of his great bushy beard and mon
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-03
OPSAHL AN, IVES HAV: "CONFAB."

There is much that IS really and
truly humorous in the following,
taken from the Cass Lake Times,
considering the fact that the Hon.
Jens. Op>ahl received many a
~allop" at the hands of the veneer
able Ives, during last winters fight
on the normal school proposition:
Hon ]. ]. Opsahl, erstwhile
member of the legislature from the
sixty-frst district, was a caller at
The Times office the first of the week
and in the interchange of ideas Mr..
Opsahl remarked that he should not
oppose Cass Lake in her next fight
for the Normal school, that he was
not and would not be a candidate
again, believing that there is more
honor and more profit in growing
potatoes in northern Minnesota than
squabbling over legislation at the
capitol. Mr.. Opsahl Is probably
right in his determination, but the
district will have to hustle to find
a man to represent them who will
be more alert or attentive to the in
terests of his constituency"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-03
NEEDED FOR NAVAL
FUEL :|J IN /. FUTURE J Il |:
Three Million Acres Of Petroleum
Lands Withdrawn "

Washington, Dec. 3.-The announce.
lnent is made by the geological survey
that President Taft has ordered more
than 100000 acres of public petro-
leum, land in California, Wyoming,
Utah and Oregon Withdrawn from
entry and sale. In connection with
this withdrawal the survey makes the
statement that the government is not
only the largest owner of oil lands in
the world, but is likely soon to be the
largest consumer. The six largest
battleships in commission or under
construction in the American navy
are equipped for the use of either oil
or coal and the fourteen largest de-
stroyers use oil exclusively. Govern
ment officials believe that the ques-
ton of fuel supply for these vessels
is certain to become an exceedingly
important one in the near future and
it is urged that a new law should be
passed providing a means of perpetu-
ating a supply for this certain future
need.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-03
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE.

The State Farmers Institute
which will be held in this city to-
morrow is an event which should
command the attention, for a while
at least, of every business man in
Bemidji. The time has arrived IN
the development of northern Mime
sofa when the farmer is pushing O
the front as the real backbone of our
prosperity; and those who till the
soil should be given every encourage
ment in their endeavors to turn this
timbered country into the most
productive agricultural and dairying
portion of the state. Cooperation
between the business men and far.
mers will do much to develop the
various industries; and there could
be no better medium to this end
than the institute which will be held
at the city hall tomorrow.
Just step up to the hall, for a few
moments, Mr.. Busy Merchnat, ano
by your presence lend moral support
to our farmers and those who are
assisting them to use advanced
methods in their labors.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-03
CAUSES GENERAL COMMENT
Secretary of States Note on Mic.
araguan Situation.


Washington, Dec 3.-There is re-
joicing in the ranks of the Nicaraguan
insurrectionary party and correspond
ing gloom among those who have been
friends of President Zelaya. The
cause is the ultimatum handed down
by the United States to the Mic
araguan government and is contained
in the note which accompanied the
passports delivered by Secretary of
State Knox to Felipe Rodriguez,
charge of the Nicaraguan legation.
The strength of the note and it's
personal tone are the subjects of COM
ment in diplomatic circles. 1t is gen.
orally recognized that the United
States has decided the time has come
to put an end to further attacks on
American life and interest in Central
America.
The farreaching effect of the note
is a matter of especial comment The
fact that President Zelaya is, appar-
emily, to be held responsible for the
murder, so called, of the two Amer
leans, Groce and Cannon, and that the
note intimates that Zelaya is the cul-
prit, puts a sting to the situation. AL
most feverish interest in the next
step of this government is manifest.
Warning to Other Republics.
Concealed in the vigorous but care.
fully prepared note dictated by Sec
retary Knox is seen a warning to the
Central American republics that they
must behave and conduct themselves
as other republics in the Western
hemisphere conduct themselves. This
and the direct announcement that the
United States intends to see that the
family of Western republics lives har-
! moniously is believed by diplomats to
be epochal. The Monroe doctrine has
attained to the eyes of the diplomats
! new dignity.
The letter is seemingly mere pro-
test against existing conditions and,
while it bristles with declarations, it
smacks of the so called American
"shirt sleeve" diplomacy. That this
view of the document is incorrect is
plainly shown by a careful reading.
The note is generally regarded as one
of the most scathing documents issued
from the state department in many
years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-03
SUBSCRIPTION---S5.O 90 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
GOOD NEWS FOR THIS SECTION.

The Bemidji Pioneer admits he ar
ing much about the new steel plant
for Duluth, but wants to know how
much progress has been made since
the legislative investigation commit
tee visited the proposed site.
Oh, about a million and a half
dollars have been expended in pre-
liminary work, such as building
approaches to the proposed site and
constructing steel bridge across the
St. Louis river; in fact, there are at
the present time some 200 men at
work on the railroad approach and
the abutments for the steel bridge,
while about 20 draughtsmen are en-
gagged in drawing the detailed fea-
lures of the plans for the plant
proper.
The bridge wi be completed DUR
ing the winter, as we'll as the pre-
limlnary work preparatory to the
construction of the plant.
A $25,OOO,OOO plant cannot be
constructed in few months and
several years-taking into consider
alton the plans and preliminary
works not a long time for so big a
project News-Tribune.
The above information is the first
direct authentic statement that the
writer has noticed concerning the
real inside workings" of that steel
plant proposition, and we are indeed
pleased to learn that there is some
real la Dor being performed toward
the desired end of having an immense
steel manufacturing plant in north
ern Minnesota, at the head of the
lakes. The prosperity of Duluth
means the prosperity of her neigh
bors-and that steel plant will help
a whole lot.
Rush it to completion, neighbour
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-03
HANDICAPPED
This is the Case With Many Bemidii
People.

Too many Bemidji citizens are
handicapped with a bad back.
The unceasing pain causes con-
slant misery, making work a bur-
den and STOPPING or lifting an i'm:
possibility. The back aches at
night, preventing refreshing rest
and in the morning is stiff and
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Hearing about Doan's Kidney
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