The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 10, 1904, Page 48

48 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1904. PREPARATIONS FOR THE CAMP No Picnic This Year for the National Guardsmen Who Drill With the Regulars HIGH OFFICERS OMITTED Astonishment Is Expressed at an Appointment Made for the Second Brigade All branches of the National Guard of the State are at this time occupled with campment with the United States troops in San Luis Obispo, commenc- ing August 13. General MacArthur, S. U. A., has long order ment, which has been incor- in an order issued from head- acramento. In this the cians, non-commission- and officers who are to take mpment are directed paragraphs referring to duties they will have to perform, with instructions to study them well and go through the maneuvers so that when they go in the field with the regulars they will be in a position to issued a at enter upon the work with some knowledge of what is expected of them. The paragraphs particularly to advance guard and outpost duty, recon- itation and map read- mentioned ref rear guard dri noitering, orie ing. Their attention is also drawn to extended orders. No unit of the National Guard greater than a regiment will take part in the maneuvers contemplated. Major General Dickinson is charged with the duty of moving the State troops, to begin August 13. A schedule of time for departure of the troops for the camp grounds was prepared, but &n examination of the same shows that it would require a number of the commands to reach San Francisco a day shead of the time fixed for de- parture. This would entail consider- able expense to feed and house the men, who would have to walit for the trains. General Dickinson has sent a letter of inquiry to the rallroad company asking for specific time to enable him to order the troops to move, so as to make close connection with trains bound in the direction of the camp groun Two been asked to take action in the mat- ter of having members of such bodies grant a leave of absence to thelr em- able them to go to camp. Many replies have been received n headquarters. encampment there will be no officer highér than colonel in charge of the State troops. The na- tional guardsmen will be formed into two brigades, each in command of a United States officer. They will have to follow the routine laid down for the regulars; they will have to par- take of army rations to be prepared by the cook of each company, and there will be no social features. In- stead of being a picnic, as many of the State camps have been, this is to be an outing for instruction, accord- ing to United States army regulations. Much of the success, so far as the guardsmen are concerned, will depend upon the spirit with which the men enter upon the work. Captain P. L. Bush, who was a member of the University Cadets at Berkeley only a few years ago and whose service in the guard has been aid on the staff of the Governor d aid on the staff of the brigadier neral of the Second Brigade, has been detalled on the Second Brigade examining bord, vice 8. L. Napthaly, relieved at his own request. A great deal of astonishment has been pressed that one so young should be detafled on so important a board. —_——— KING EDWARD'S NEW SILK HEAD COVERING Of an Exclusive Design to Be Seen on None but the Royal Head. Before leaving England the King gave an order for about a score of dif- ferent kinds of hats and caps, to be prepared for his Majesty’s use during the forthcoming season. “Silks” preponderated, although al- most every variety to head covering was comprehended in the order, from & goft iron gray colored “Australian” | to & motor cap with a flat, spherical crown provided with a ventilating ar- rFangement which, if not actually de- signed by his Majesty, was evolved un- der his personal direction. The style of silk hat chosen this year by the King will be seen on none but the royal head. The hat will have a broader brim with a well-accentuated curl, & deeper crown and a little more bell than the hate which even his Majesty’s best dressed subjects will wear. The King is the possessor of what is known to hatters as “a good head.” Those whom nature has not favored in this important particular may be interested to learn that his Majesty takes a 7%. “Even if it were possible for an or- dinary citizen to obtain the King’s style of silk hat,” remarked an ex- royal valet, “the probability is that he could not wear it. Not one man in 10,000 could wear it satisfactorily, for it is bullt on special ‘lines,’ with care- ful regard to his Majesty’s exceptional breadth of shoulders, the configuration of the face and appearance generally. Moreover, its shape gives the idea that the hat is unusually large and yet when on the King's head there is no emarter or more perfect-fitting head- gear. “The King is very particular—almost exacting, if I may say so—in the mat- ter of hats. This applies to ‘bowlers’ as well as to the more ceremonious “silks.’ "—London Malil. —_——— DIVORCE SUITS FILED.—Five suits for di- beg: terday as follows: Helen k Garden, desertion; ¥ior- ence M. Clark nst William Clark, neglect; Famue! €. Fello #gainst Frances Fellows, dcsertion; Sophic Jackson against Howard Jackson, don: Nevada C. Thornton W. Thornton, desertion snd —_————— India’s cofton last year 8,874,892 bales of 400 pounds each, was preparatory work for the en- concerning the large commercial bodies have | who are members of the guard |1 ex- | R | Great Falls that HALE'S. ALE'S. of dry goods. It was this buyers atlended every day | brook sale. The Above Picture Reproduces tie building from which Sweetser Pembrook recently auctioned their $1,200,000 stock GOO auction sale, which Hale's , that enabled us to buy Thousands of Dollars’ Worth Highest Grade Dry Goods Way Under Market Prices I?'s these goods that form the foundation of this great Sweetser Pem- Women know the advantages this first week has offered. It has proved alandmark in San Francisco merchandising. Hundreds of new advantages for the second week. It starts to-morrow. | HALE'S. HALE'S. | "ALE'S. | HALE'S. GOO DSat AUCTION PRICES Hundreds of new opportunities to the front. This second week of Hale's Sweetser Pembrook sale will be fully as interesting as the first. Beddings on a Big A Scale Chief of ffii.r week’s Sweetser Pembrook sale offerings. An event that will awaken the enthusiasm and interest of every housekeeper in San Francisco. All up to the H the Enamelware--Big Event 3c Each 12,000 Handkerchiefs All fine cambric with hemstitch- ed borders—splendid vacation handkerchief for women. Good and serviceable to use, cheap enough to lose. And here are other handkerchief of- fers—unusual—for this second week of the Sweetser Pembrook | sale — Hale's “capacity-for-quanti- ty” brings bargains women should not miss sharing. At 5c—4800 Pure Linen Mandker- chiefs—Strong hemstitched borders 3, %-inch hems—think of pure linen handkerchiefs ‘at bc—but don’t think too long. At 9c—Fine Lawn MNMandkerchiefs— Scores of dainty patterns—worth 20c—hemstitched borders embroidery around edge — some have lace insertion in the corners— Bweetser Pembrook sale price, 9c. 38c¢ | designs in sizse—double-coated enamel, 23¢ for 10-inch Colander—Enamel. :nh:&uxu'l.‘l'lo—RReil;::rlgim i!llsssseu's make—splendid value— . . op lcks, 10c—Reg! .65, % A % 120 for 18c Pudding Pans—3-qt. retchers, §1.15. Clothes Baskets, 49c—Regular 85 Special Music Folio. size—enamel. T:':“l:'lsdh"p an, 2lc Wooden ~Buckets, 1So—Hold 10| °Tg55d willow ones e ¢ il — v instru- . vill ho! quarts—well made | quarts. ‘Wax Tapers, 6o carton—OClothes me\n‘f;’] p‘irclcizrslikzo"D?::h J‘OM’S',, 59c for 79c Dish Pans| ena strong. Soap, 9 bars, 25c Wringers, $1.15—Hatohets, 150 < aara . ” Tin Colanders, 9c—10-inch ones. P, " —Coffee ills, 30c. Lovely to Be On the Stage. 17-qt. size—see how big they , 9 And a | 1 f hy And it's Swift's Pride—laund: nd a long list of other || “Down on the Farm.” All late.| are—and enameled. 380 for 13-gt. Bread Raisers—| (IC 15 TWIICS, P 7| items we have not foom fto |} All popular. All for 3sc while | 15¢ for 35¢ Milx Pans—i-gt. size— “V""h x*;“‘:‘”’:mn‘—"m Sand Soap, 8 bars for 35c—Stry- | tell of. they last. Less than 1c for each |, enamel ¥ o PRed Sauoe Pans— oo There’ll be bi doin piece. Music department, second | 73 f9F, 5110 Chamber Patls—i2 This is blocked tin—holds 3 gts. | Parlor Brooms, 25c—Good ones, g gs floor. 7%c For 10c Cotton Towels 200 dozen of them—size 18x36— fringed—regular 10c values. Specially priced in this Sweet- ser Pembrook sale, 7%c each. Roller Toweling, 8l40—KRegular 1234¢ —18 ‘inches wide—all linen—that's £ood news. Huck Towels, 1l3c—Regular 1%c— white—with fancy woven border— size 20x40—hemmed. Napkins, 76c dozen—Regular $1.00— it's that silver bleach—all linen— fine soft finisl 18x181% 30c Turkish Towels at 24c—Bleached — extra long — fringed — 27x54 | inches—all white. $1.88 For Folding Go-Carts Here's the best news yet. A splendid go-cart, regularly $2.50, at $1.85. We took an unusual lot of them. Even with this extra number we would advise you to come to-mor- row. They are light, folding go- carts, easy to handle, wtih a seat and back of heavy tan-colored duck with sturdy steel wheels. SBweetser Pembrook sale price $1.85. t $2.45, a 50 Reclining Go-Cart— that will fold up and can be put in two positions — veneered maple back and sides—steel wheels—and strong steel springs. $11.95 for a §17.50 Go-Cart—A full reed reclining one—closely woven sides—reed arm rests and swell fronts—nicely upholstered cushions of rep satin—parasol has deep ruf- fle—heavy scroll gear—rubber tire wheels, foot brake—if you want a swell go-cart cheap, see this at $11.95—worth $17.50. 28c¢ Each Silver Forks, Spoons Rogers’ 1847 ware. Every one knows the superiority of this plate. Every one knows how good it is at full price. No need ' to emphasize that first comers will take away these few broken sets of forks and spoons. Pret- ty patterns—fancy handles— that will grace any table or any occasion, and it's “ware that wears”—that’s its strongest point. 25c each to-morrow. oaa ers, S1. poonholders, too—if they were full sets they would be much more—beautiful 11t- tle gifts that are in the fiélin finish and engraved—S$1.25 eac G006 Gooo> i | | | | \ | | | ANOTHER HALE OPPORTUNITY DOWNSTAIRS— \ Chance to fill your kitchen needs; to get the very best double coated Enam- elware and save money on anything you may need. TEA KETTLES, MILK PANS, SAUCE PANS, TEA POTS—Every shape, in that Formed out of good steel and then dipped twice in tested enamel that hardens and won’t chip or crack off-. Every piece perfect—not one hurt in It’s to show you how strong we are; it’s to get more of you acquainted with our downstairs storz and the advantages 6-store buying brings. We have rounded out the Filled a window with the values (you 'splendid “‘Ideal”” double coated Enamelware. any way. occasion with general kitchenware, s Every piece specially priced. cores of usefuls; specially priced. ale good goods standard, yet No matter whether you buy singly or by dozens. usual counter room. Sheets at 40c bleached—made of good, strong _sheeting—it's a new low price and will create the utmost interest—83x90, 46c; 72x90, 50c; 81x90, G5c; , 80c. Sheets' at 52l4c, G4x80— bleached—of ' & fine standard sheeting— 63x80, B7%c; 72x 90, 624c; 81x90, 67%¢; ' 90x90, T2%c. _— D =2 3o can see that to-day) and we will have extra salespeople so that you can be waited on quickly. 75c Tea Kettle at 39¢ doubl It's a No. 7 size—perfect fits a No. 7 stove—regular 75c. price, 3g9c. 35c Tea Pots, 21c 8-pint ones—double enamel. Berlin Sauce Pans, $1.15—12-qt. Swee coated 10c for 1-gt. Dippers. “31 els” 6-gt. Sauce Pans—2 han- 250 for Muffin Pans—8 cups. Muffin. Pans, 9c—6 cups—tin. Othe Rolling e coated enamelware— tser - Pembrook’s sale The very made—siz ‘Worth 15c—all sized good ones —made of wood. Bread Boards, 15c—Hard wood. Window Screens, 23c it's a new price—23c. well made. r Bargains Pl ns, oc ‘Wash Boilers, Dover Egg best window screen e 22x24—regular 35c— Carpet Swe Alpaca Waists Now's the time to buy—to gei big variety—to pay less than yow'd expect to. Monday starts a big event—no one should miss sharing. First--Alpaca Waists at $1.50 Splendid alpaca waists, in black a: bust line—broad stitched pleats down front—full standing tab collar—tucked back, lined. A great value at $1.50. Others at $1.75 to $2.95. Alpaca Suits, $16.50. Women's alpaca suits, in blue, brown, champagne, gray and black— made in Eton effect, double cape ef- fect over sleeve, full bishop sleeves, turn-back cuffs, fancy box-pleated skirt with braid trimming at the knees—separate girdle — $16.50. Others as low as $10.00. Hale’s Have Some Specially Good EconomyNews.DressGoods For this second week’s Sweetser Pembrook sale. 36-inch Melrose Suitings 14c—Good colors. , Suits, Skirts t good styles, to choose from a nd white—tucked from shoulder to shirt waist sleeves— Alpaca Skirts, $2.95. Here's one of the best values of all —round length—7-gore, full flare— welt seams—deep row of stitching around bottom—blue and black— think of it at $2.95. Alpaca skirts — 7-gore — straps across front—trimmed with buttons ;—s‘b’,lue and black—$3.95. Others to A soc Mohair in black, royal and navy—37 inches wide, at 35c. | Splendid 45-inch black and colored Voile—firm, hard and crisp, at 4sc. $1.50 quality Fancy Voile, 45 inches wide—in fancy and staple colors, at 8sc. An extra heavy Pebble suiting—45 inches wide—very desirable for outing wear; all colors and black, at soc. Fancy Lace Voiles—50 inches wide; champagne and tans—worth $1.25, now 75¢. Girls’ Lace Stockings 15¢ Some of the best stocking values we day—fast black allover face—sizes 5 an extra value mothers won’t wait ings our little girls will be proud to wear. Instead of 20c, in this Sweet- ser-Pembrook sale priced 15¢ pair. Girls” Stockings at 15¢ Pair Regular 20c stockings. Another great Ribbed, seamless, fast black cotton have been able to offer in many a 14 to 814—full seamless foot. It's to take advantage of—dress stock- t Sweetser-Pembrook sale value— stockings—medium weight— extra long and elastic—sizes 514 to 914—worth zoc pair, at 15c. Women’s 250 Stockings at 180 pair—Im- ported Hermsdorf black cotton—Rem- brandt rib from toe to top—extra long and elastic—full fashioned double soles, heels and toes—sizes 8 to 10— worth 25¢ pair. Sale price, 15¢c pair. ‘Women's 500 Stockings at 350 & pair— Fine quality black lisle thread; all- over lace openwork—with the new garter top—double soles—high spliced heels—sizes 8 to 10—worth 50c palr. At 350. | TELLS STRANGE TALE TO JUDGE Montana Man Says Hole He Dug in Search of Treasure ‘Was Meant for His Grave SR Special Dispatch to The Call, ANACONDA, Mont., July 9.—What is believed to be a mysterious case of at- tempted murder has been revealed by the ‘issuance of a warrant by Justice Murphy for the arrest of Mrs. A. Fer- guson, whose home is near Stuart, a small station four miles from here. From a complaint sworn to by George Parrott it appears that the woman at- tempted to carry out a threat made at she would compel Parrott to dig his own grave, kill him and then bury him in the hole. Parrott swears that the woman lured him to a lonely spot about three miles from Stuart, telling him she knew ‘where some robbers had cached a large amount of plunder, and that if he would dig it out she would divide the wealth with him. He declares the wom- an made a desperate effort to murder him, and that but for a lucky glance upward when he felt the muzzle of a revolver touching his neck he would have been killed. The absence of any known motive on the part of Mrs. Ferguson makes the affair a very peculiar one. Parrott says that when Mrs. Ferguson drew a dia- gram of the excavation he was to make to reach the treasure chest of the rob- bers its resemblance to the outlines of & grave struck him as odd, and when after digging about four feet he noticed that the ground had never been dis- turbed he grew suspicious, he looked upward and saw his peril. In the strug- gle that followed, Parrott says, he wrenched the gun from the woman. Five years ago George Parrott's brother was strangled to death in a re- sort kept by Mrs. Ferguson’s husband. Ferguson, who was suspected of the crime, disappeared after the murder, and though Parrott has offered a re- ward of $1000 for his apprehension, nothing has ever been heard of him. Mrs. Ferguson's motive in attempt- ing to get rid of Parrott, it is believed, was to remove the reward of $1000 of- fered by Parrott for the murderer of his brother. Mrs. Ferguson poses in Great Falls as a Pinkerton detective. She is a very attractive woman and dresses flashily, displaying & number of diamonds. She is believed to be hiding at Helena, where the officers are now looking for her. ——— el s Town of Versatile Complexions. Tahlequah, which used to be noted on the maps of all old geographies as the capital of Indian Territory, is a town now of about 2500 people, and the majority of its population are Cherokee Indians. The Cherokees are of all shades of complexions. Some coal black negroes boast of being Cherokee In- dians, but the prevailing color is a dusky brown, a little darker than that of a Japanese, or a yellow somewhat lighter than a mulatto. As a whole the Cherokees, from all appearances, have far more white than Indian blood.—Ex- change. If it is a question of LOCAL~ ITY with you, consult our TO LET COLUMNS. Apartments and rooms in all portions. of the city advertised. —— 7%c PAIR For Dress Shields Just half-price—they are light weight rubber shields— worth 15c—covered on_ both sides—sizes 2, 3, 4—S. P. sale rice, 7%4c pair. ke S G don’t stop here—See how much you can _save ‘“a-little-at-a-time” by filling_your other notion wants at Hale's to-morrow. Pearl buttons—5c for 2 doz— white only—lines 18 to 24. Linen finish thread—S&c spool—100 yards on a spool—black, white, olive, red and brown. Basting cotton—12 spools for c— 50 yards to the spool. Corset steels—5c pr.—black drab—4 hooks. Safety pins—2c doz.—nickel—all sizes. Tailors' tape measures—2 for 5c— 60 inches—printed on both sides. Elastic—12%c {d,—fancy frilled— red, orange, black, pink, blue. Iron holders—5c each—asbestos. Hose supporters—children’'s—an- tiseptic—good, stronf lisle web- b]x}g—blafik only—all sizes—10c pair. Pin cushions—5c each—velvet. Pins—3c paper. Hairpin cabinet—3c—containing invisible, straight or waved hairpins—3c box. Hat pins—b5c doz.—white or jet heads. Children’s side hose supporters— 6¢ pr.—with safety pin top and nickel button clasp—all sizes. Tomato pin cushions—G¢ each. shlelds‘—swckmet—So pr.—sizes 2, 3, 4. Toilet pins—3c card—jet heads. Pins—cube—5c—100 on cube—jet or colored. Spool silk—3c colors. or o spool—black and 48¢ For Velvet Rugs Size 22x47. We've secured a big lot of ends of carpets used by drummers as samples; just the right size for rugs. Got them at a bargain. We -pass them right on to you this week, same way. Tapestry, Velvet, Axmin- ster—different sizes, - different qualities. Even finished with a neat woolen fringe on the ends. See what these prices mean; on sale on the second floor to-morrow. As our rug man says, they will bring a crowd, so come early 1f you can. elvet Mats, 450—22x47 inches; 27x 42 inches, 85c; 27x45 inches, $1.10; 27x54 inel:l a&. S1e5e. tack ster Rugs, $1.35—27x54 inches. pestry Mats, 450c—22x27 inches. Regular, A splendid $1.25 quality—just one case— Bed Spreads, $1.40—Worth $1.75—heavy Food Choppers 85c—The Uni- versal—fine, medium or coarse cutter—saves its cost in no time, Carpet Beaters—Rattan—5c. ones—size No. 7. Instead of 10c—the kind that works with a crank. It's the first time at this price— downstairs to-morrow. [ = Instead of 25c. with dappled white spots or stripes— makes Pembrook sale 2000 yards of it. SHEETS, CASES, SPREADS, BLANKETS, COMFORTABLES. Count them by hundreds. yards of SHEETINGS, MUSLINS, CAMBRICS. Not a slazy or an injured piece of goods in the whole lot. Cases at lic 15¢ cases—size 45x33—made with 3-inch hem and fine soft cash- mere finish—Sw: Pembrook sale price, 1lc. 'w_Cases at 14c—1200 of them— worth 17c—these are made from rem- nants of hea‘vy sheeting—size 45x38. Bed Spreads, 98c 8 _bargain of the rare sort—size 76x | 87—heavy welght white crochet spreads—98c. | Marseilles patterns. | Bed Spreads at $5.00—Beau- | ties—regular $6.50 quality —100 inches wide and extra long—they are those white satin spreads—Sweet- ser Pembrook 69c—Galvanized Beater, 5c eper, $1.65 McCall's Patterns for August Are Now Here. G e Regular ‘White cotton blan! Thousands of YOU'LL PAY WAY UNDER USUAL. PRICES We've filled 3 big bargain tables full of the advantages, besides Comforts at 85¢ 600 of them—splendid, warm comforts— size 72x78—fllled generously white cotton—covered with g ured silkolin sale price, 85c. Bed Pillows, $1.25 with They are regular $2.00 pillow—just 120 of them—that means come early—eize 22x28—weight 4 lbs—filled 1 with good feathers—covered with fancy art ticking—Sweetser Pembrook sale price, $1.35. Blankets, $1.95 Pair $2.50 blankets—3-bed size— mixed wool and cotton—Sweetser Pem= brook sale price, $1.95 palr. kets, B4c for sin- gle bed size—69c pair, %-bed size— 95¢ pair, double bed size. $10.00 wool blankets—3$8.65 pate—not very many of them—fine heavy fleecy blankets—large double bed size—78x84 inches—slightly imperfect—Sweetser Pembrook sale price, $8.65 36-in. Cambric, 7%c Yd. 2500 yards of 10c white cambrio—a fine quality for underwear— | 3000 Yards Lawn Sc Yard Another great week to buy Wash Stuffs at Hale’s This lawn is the regular 12%c quality. Solid colors, with dainty lace stripes running leng!hwise—concs in pretty shades of pink, blue, green, lavender and black. Makes up into swell summer dresses and it's one of the best values in this Sweetser Pembrook sale. a yard, 8c yard as long as it lasts. Nub Suitings 15¢ Yard It's a splendid forgery f wool—gray, blue, green and brown— shirt pretty walists—Sweetser yard. 50c m\c’(/ll;oite Oxfo Instead of 12%¢c Voile Suiting 15¢ Yard 34 inches wide—that's unusual for cot- ton stuffs—50 pleces of it—the favorite stuff this season—regular 280 yard— Sweetser Pembrook sale price, 150 yard. rd at 25¢ Yard Just here for this Sweetser Pembrook sale. Perhaps the best value yet, for it’s the stuff women want for enough for fall wear—white mercerized Oxford, with stripes and dots. It’s an imported cloth. Buying it regularly we could not sell it under soc yard. S. P. Sale price, 25¢ yard. 21-Inch Black Taffeta 35c¢ Here's the Silk News of the Day From Hald's: It’s 21 inches wide, a good, deep black, with lots of body, good rustie and luster—think of it at 35c yard. Lots of stores will want to share this— It’s less now than they would pay for the very same silk. But it's for our customers only. And here’s another 21-inch black taffeta at 40o0—an. other at 45c—a 24-inch one ssc—and better yet at 63c, 75¢ yard. Each one important enough to make this space unusually interesting by ite self. Black Peau de Soie, 6oc yard. Fancy Silks at 35c¢ yard. 24 Inches wide, all-silk, the best dye we can get, rich velvety finish. Oth- ers at 65¢c, 75¢c, 85¢, 95¢ yd. 19 inches wide—for costumes and waists, Peau de Cygne, 40¢. A regular 750 quality, bright and fresh as can be—just what wemen are wanting for shirt walsts, 40c, Colored Taffeta, 50c. A good assortment ef colers—il inches wide—regular TSo silk, Send Us Your Order by Mai! We will 11 G 4 promptly. If you live out of the city, every advan- tage we are able to offer is yours—just as though you were here —some of the lots In this ad. are limited— it might be well to order at once. Market - Street, Near 6th, S. F. MERCHANTS SEE STATE'S GLORY California Prometion Com- mittee Excursion Aston- ishes Members of Party Special Dispatch to The Call. WILLITS, July 9.—After a strenuous day the fifty business men who form the fourth excursion of the California Promotion Committee arrived in Wil- lits this evening, where they were given a reception and later were ban- queted by the citizens of this city at the Willits Hotel. Great enthusiasm was shown at the dinner. The prin- cipal speakers were Andrea Sbarboro, chairmun of the California Promotion Committee; Mayor Quinn of Watson- ville and Sanford Feigenbaum. As a result of the banquet and the enthusi- asm consequent upon the first visit that a body of representative business men has ever paid to this section, a Chamber of Commerce was founded at ‘Willits. The party will remain at the Willits Hotel over night, and in the morning will proceed by special train to Sherwood, where they will take overland stages for Eureka. * The increased prosperity of the many towns through which they passed to- day has been a revelation to the visit- ors. Willits has doubled in population ir. the past three years, having now close to 1500 in the, town and immedi- ate district. This morning the party was met at the station at San Rafael and driven around in buggies. A drive was also a feature at Petaluma, which reports a large increase in population, fifty residences being under -construction at the present time. Santa Rosa has increased a hundred per cent in pop- ulation since 1900. At Santa Rosa the party was entertained by Luther Bur- bank, the famous plant breeder, who took unusual pains to explain his methods. Lunch was had at Asti under a grape arbor constructed for the occasion. Chairman Sbarboro surprised his guests with a hammock which was de- luged with water from hidden sources when one laid down in it At Ukiah the party visited the fish hatchery. Short stops were made Healdsburg and Cloverdale. - Ameliorated Their Suffering. The wind swept a cloud of dust about them as they turned the cormer of the street. “Did you get any dust in your eyes, darling?” he asked fondly, holding her closely to him as though to keep the too eager wind away. “Yes,” she murmured, searching fo: her handkerchief., “Which eye, dearest?” “The right one, love. Did you get any- thing in vyours?” she asked anxiously seeing his handkerchief appear. “Yes, darling.” “Which eye, dearest?” “The right one, love.” “How sweet!” she exclaimed, with s glad light showing in her well eye. “Dc¢ you suppose, dearest heart, that it coulc have been part of the same plece o dust that got in our eyes, darling?” “I hope it was,” he said, beaming wit} one eye and wiping the other. “Wouldn't it be sweet, dear?” “Wouldn't it, love?" And the wind howled around the cor ner as though it was in pain, and fron the house three doors below a denmtist’; sign fell off iuto the street.—Tit-Bita