The morning call., 1893-05-28

roundings. and no route is surpassed by the
San Francisco and North Pacific in The prompt
ness and luxury OF its service In accommodate
Ing the increasing number OF residents along its
route. Thr southern terminus OF the road Is at
Tl0uron, on the famous Marin peninsula. II Is
connected with San Francisco by line Of the
largest and most rapid ferry steamers on The
bay. No person, however familiar The
journey may be, ever loses sense OF new de-
Right ry lime the trip is made. AT Tiburon
the railway trip begins over a broad-gaugc
route, with comfortable cars drawn by engines
OF first-cass power and capacity. A trip 10 San
Rafael Is soon accomplished. passing by San
quentin and through number of the most
'altiful suburban villages that exist In the
world san Rafael lies just under The
shadow of Mount I malpais and is noted as
summer resort of uuequaled climatic advan-
tages and boasing OF a society which Is unsur-
passed for cu u e or intelligence. San Rafael
Is in an amphiJheaJer surrounded by lofty
wooded hills and the visitor for the first time
cannot tail TO express his intense delight. On
through Noyato, famous for its fruits, the city
OF Pc auma is soon reached. own active In
local development aud surrounded by c0un-
try rich in natural resources. This town ships
yearly 81 100000 worth of poultry products
alone and is noted as never falling in it, crops
of fruit or grain. Beyond Petaluma the lovely
Sonoma Valley is eted. Ii is a broad and
feitilc stretch Of land, filled with a PROSPEROUS
and happy people who are worthy of tt. At
San Rosa one 6uds the very perfection of an
interior California city. Claiming population
OF 1000, 1t is regularly laid ont. has fine public
buildings and every modern Improvement aud
convenience. It's chief pride is in its schools
and churches, and in this respect it is difficult
TO surpass
A few miles frem Santa Rosl is the we'll
known Marx West springs Of sulphur and other
waters. This Is the most southetly OF that
series OF life-giving springs which regularly
succ ed each other over this route. Marx West
Springs is Que OF The most ef1icaciou> and pop
alar OF these, and Is yearly resorted to by
crowds OF bealtlI-seekers.
windsor, OF fruit-growing fame, Is passed
next after leaving Santa Rosa, and then Healds-
burg, a handsome city surrounded by a beautiful
and productive country, Is reached. and here is
where the road enters the splendid valley Of
The Russian River. Geyservllle the next sta
lion. is where the Traveller takes stages for
Skages and Liton springs. both noted for their
CO. lous supply and de igltful surroundings.
ClOverdale The next station, Is a charming
little city, and is where the stages connect for
tile GeySers.
Pages have been written descriptive of the
wonders Of This Gey,er region, but have ever
proved inadequatr 10 the ask. laundering,
intermittent geysers. located In roman ic and
profound canyons, nil the beholder with awe
and TO M natural feature that Is not exceeded
In Interest on this continent.
AT Pieia, eight miles beyond Cloverdale, a
stage line connects, which conveys the passen-
gers to Highland Springs, Lakeport. Kelsey
vile, Soda Bay and Bartlett Springs, over
perfect route. AT Hopland are the q eat hop
yards of the Stale, and it is also terminus OF Il
stage route to Lakenort, Duncan Springs and
many other well-t nown resorts
Ukiah, 113 miles from San Francisco, is the
north terminus of The road and from here Stage
lines connect with points to the north and west.
little way from Ukiah is Vlchy Springs, and
visit well repayS the slight effort requii ed.
The San francisco and North Pacific
Railway has lately passed into the hands OF
some Of the most energetic. capable and
wealthy ci iZens of the State. Ii passes through
one OF the most pepulous ana wealthy portions
of the State and one mat is sure 10 rapidy In
crease in every element Of prosperity. In
go0h time the road Is sure 10 be extended
D0rthw ard aud Will prove one OF ;he great trunk
lines OF the State In the near future.
The present officials 0f the company are: a.
W. FO ter, president; Sidney V. Smith, general
counsel; Ii. &. WhiiHg, general manager; +.
X. ZOok, chrf engineer; Peter j. McGlynn,
general passenger and Ticket agent; W.
Fl. Mention. general freight and baggage
agent; Thomas Melersh, seere airy ana con-
troller; w. q. Conaley, Superintendent; w. j.
MeAullin, assistant general passenger and
freight agent. These men are all railroad men
OF broad experience and capable beyond Ques-
tlon. The company's main Offices at 41o
Mission street, In The Donanue block, ana its
ticket offices are at New Montgomery sIreeIs