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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30

would have been crime of colossal
magnitude in ordinary times, proved
to be the sacrifice that saved the pleas
ant residence district of Pacific Heights
and the western addition, the beau:i-
full regions around Golden Gate park,
from being obliterated, and with them
the last trace of the once proud city
of San Francisco. -
A battalion Of youthful sailors from
the training station at Goat island was
among the first regulars sent to the
relief OF the burning city. Fresh from
the drill ground, they appeared in all
the ship-shape smartness of new leg
gings, white duck trousers, natty blue
jackets and soft skull-caps. They
were so trim and neat appearing that
it did not seem at times as if they
could be the real thing, but they were
With them came the far-famed handy
man." the Jolly" Soldier and sailor,
too," the United States marine, with
laurels from Guantanamo, Tientsin
and Samar, to which he added the
credit which long sustained and trying
duty under d1stressful conditions de-
serves, and to him, as we'll as to his
soldier and sailor brethren will the
people of the New San Francisco some
day dedicate a monument.
A salesman travelling out of San
Francisco returned Immediately upon
hearing of the catastrophe, to succor
his aged parents. He found their
home destroyed, the family vanished.
Frantically he searched the crowds
packed in the parks and vacant lots.
Suddenly soldier In one of the streets
barred his way.
Fight fire!"
II can't. I am searching for my
aged parents. They have aisap-
peared.'
Flight fret" was the still sternor
mandate. Again the searcher plead
ed. The sentry lowered his gun All
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tive contrast, and when the colors are
becoming the result is charming, just
the tones to give refreshing on a warm
day. l.. . 49,.
The gray shoes are likewise charm
ing; there are gun-metal tones, pearl
gray suedes, dull finished kids in sew
eral shades OF gray, and gray canvas
ties. OF course, gray spats are pro-
durable. Then, to jump from shoes to
parasols. over my lady's head floats
and dips a gray parasol-this surely a
novelty. There are gray silk umbre]-
las. too, gray belts, gray petticoats-
gray everything. And, as they always
do, the men have followed in the wom-
ems lead; gray rules at present in
mems apparel. ~; ~. 80
If one does not care to array oneself
all in Quaker tones, one may use but
a touch of gray and attain desired
style. A gray veil or chou or gloves
or. belt, is suggested. And in hand
bags the variety Of beautiful things
in gray appears infinite; as gray is a
color that may be used with any cos,
tume,> a gray bag is an economical in
vestment. Another good investment
will be one of the pretty new silk
frocks in gray, simple and dainty and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30
Modest Gray II Hi8h Fashion


In the spring a young girls fancy
earnestly turns to thoughts Of gown to
wear on the :momentous occasion she
receives her diploma, and 1t IS none too
early to consider frocks Of this charac-
ter. The June bride, the July gradu--
ate,. the summer girl, all take deepest
interest just now IN filmy finery. 81.
And filmy it is to be sure, summer
stuffs so fine and thin and 2cobwebby
Colored slips will be worn under the
the wearer Of course,
choosing the most becoming color;
bravely >eschewing fashionable rose
shades: il they make her look ,blowsy,
keeping to that old .standby-pale-
blue--if 1t is. most kindly to her COM
plexion. .,*.4= .= -, ..;;=@:5:. 7.
In the gowns here illustrated we
have two distinct styles, the princess
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30

e and lape1s Of lace. The sleeves come
lust t. the elbow, and. are edged with
4. i z modest lace frill. The original land
many 2 ,i'l that are copied for street weary
has a neat little belt Of kid, but for
more lt' elaborate occasions a girdle. Of
silk ribbon should be chosen,
me girdle narrow and with a dip at
the front. cz ~. II :: * f.: +.
i Many skirts are trimmed elaborate
~, some scarcely at all. A nice white
vo1le had as the only adornment some
nuns folds on the skirt and a little
good lace on guimpe and short sleeves.
One may pay shilling yard for oEe's
,frock, or ten times that sum-and after
all there does not appear such a great
difference in the finished product, A
dotted Swiss makes up very prettily
and Is so fresh and dainty looking.
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neat. These promise to enjoy great
favor, and the new gray mohairs are
equally good. Th& latter are indis-
tinctly plaided, but the effect is gray.
A new black and white silk has gray
line running through it, giving it the
stamp of fashion.
There are nice gray mohair petit
coats, some gray and black striped
Ones. lovely gray silk skirts, and pom
gees in neutral tones. So many gray
voiles being worn, a petticoat to
match is essential and all shades are
offered, from dull gun-metal to softes:
pearl gray. A changeable gray is very
pretty, nothing to be found of softer
coloring than gray and white.
We recently observed a gray and
white transparent. frock-could not
make out just what the material was,
looked like a silk muslin, but seemed
to have more body; the skirt trimmed
only with wide tucks, the blouse SIM
ply with little filmy lace. This frock
would be very pretty worn with a
white chip hat having gray feather
across the back and a wreath of white
roses about the crown. One of the
new long wells might be draped about
it, the draping long veil restored to full
favor. No doubt as the season ad-
vances we shall have numbers of gray
wash dresses. and these will be Sc
lected not only by the gray haired
dame, but also by the apple checked
maid.
The tailors are making up some good
gray waists in severe tailored style.
these to be worn with gray suits; and
they also have the black and white
striped silks which give a gray effect.
While lingerie waists will be with us
all summer, there is tendency to re-
turn to simpler styles, silk and net
waists not trimmed with much elabor-
alton. A: new waist is sheer black
net, handsomely: embroidered. The
black chiffon waist is in style and also
the black lace waist !" -
- ~ ELLEN OsMONDE.
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to the affrighted populace like a cool
hand upon the brow of fever patient
1t helped calm the panic of the peo-
pie to see the soldiers facing the fire
as if it were human foe, directing the
movementso of the refugees and bringing
order out Of chaos. What does not
San Francisco and the United States
owe to the army for it's work during
the fire? Had there been no trained
body of fighting men, disciplined to
obey. orders implicitly, yet iiscrim-
inatingly and with common sense. to put
duty before everything, even before
life itself, there would have been a
story OF horror from San Francisco
such as would have appalled, the ages
Civil law would have been impotent,
crime unchecked. LOotfng would have
become an industry, ravishing and
murder pastimes. No hand but the
strong hand Of the army could have
held the bestial passions of the Grim
inal element in check.
Praise for Men Of the Navy.
In .praislng the regulars 1t must
not be forgotten that the term ap-
plies generically to the men OF the
navy as well as the army, and
that navy includes marine corps.
To Capt. Mcbride, of the navy, and
the men from Mare Island navy yard
is due credit for the work of wreck
ing the eastern side of Van Ness ave-
nue., the grewsome work of blazing
trail" which stopped the flames at
that thoroughfare. These men, vet
Grams in the handling of high explo-
sives, experts at destruction, worked
throughout Thursday night. April 10,
torpedoing alike the palaces of million
aires, aristocratic apartment hotels,
business blocks and churches. The
destruction OF these buildings, which
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30

hacking cough one judges he long has
been deficient Of lung; but in this fine
air that seems to make small differ
ence, he promises to hold out for many
years to- come. I find L'Or up on the
steep roof of his cottage patching the
shingles; politely, and with consider
able agility, he descends to greet mis-
visitor and chat of late news, old days.
In fancy I travel back with him
through the changes of years; where
Scion Springs now stands, see the
LOr homestead, the -four forties," all
forest covered. And hear Of rough
raids and of Indian troubles, and, lis
tening. look about in appreciation of
the Indian atmosphere over the land.
so GREATNESS, the surrounding woods
stand in a silence full of portent, like
the hull before a tempest The only
sound in harmony with the place
would be the paddle Of canoe, the
only figure IN harmony an Indian pad
der of that canoe. walk down un-
der the outspreading white pines and
plumed Norways to the lake and step
softly not to break the spell. When
I reach the shore mediate how like,
how like the still forests and unpeo-
pied waters: of those Indian tales of
my impressionable youth.
Selecting a boat tied conveniently
near-this is a hospitable land, and
one may help oneself cross over to
the other side where the summer peo-
pie have not yet encamped. Back a
ways from the. shore come upon a
trio of black-eyed, nut-brown children
gathering arbutus, and find among
them shy hospitality. : That straight
and very black hair, those keen and
very black eyes bespeak the original
American, the race that ruled before
the white men took possession. The
children are FAMED May and Andy and
Dewey, have very considerable adj
mixture of white mans blood, but
their great-grandfather was Osaugee,
Chippewa chief. Another ancestor,
their grandfather, Is L'Or.
watch Osaugee's grandchildren at
their task and mark how different is
arbutus fresh plucked from arbutus
sold on Chicago streets. The children
are particular, select only the most
waxy blossoms or. those deepest pink,
and, lacking greed for. gain, as we'll
as lacking Japanese idea of flower ar
rangement, strip off leaves and make
of each posy a compact nosegay Of
blossoms. And later find wherever
I go, whether down in the Indian viii
lage west of the town, or here OF:
the east side of st. Croix, the compact
bouquet ideal, no green of leaf, as
many flowers, as possible crowded in a
cup; and wonder if this is significant
of the Indians decorative sense, is. to
be classed with his drawings and colo:
forms in |basketry. -
Miles east Of the Big lake lies we'll
secluded Deerprint lake and Deerprint
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30
GEM OF MUCH VALUE.
RARE BLUE TOPAZ FOUND IN
AFRICA.
Recent Announ cement Causes Consid-
cradle Stir Among Experts
Numerous Varieties of
the Stone.

London.-The public interest mani
tested in the discovery in Rhodesia OF
what is believed to be a blue topaz
has revealed some confusion in regard
to this class of gem.
in addition to the true topaz, some
times called brazilian" topaz, there
are the yellow variety of sapphire,
sometimes called "Oriental" topaz, a
most lustrous gem of considerable
value, and the yellow and brown
quartz, known as "Scotch"~or "cairn-
gorm' topaz, which is obtained in
large quantities, and is of little value.
The true topaz, however, resembles
these stones only In color. and can be
easily distinguished by difference OF
hardness and specific gravity, says
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30
JUDGE PAGES LOST. COAT.

/: a stranger standing near noticed
that the Judge was very much abb
sorbed, and, walking up to him, placed
his hand on his shoulder and said:
Excuse me; sir, but you are sitting on
my coat -s ~ 81. ..
: The judge promptly arose and apol-
ogi1ed, allowing the man to walk Of
with his coat. (. { ..:. 49, 4: 3:
When the conversation was finished,
and. the Judge looked for his coat, his
remarks were rather emphatic Bos.
ton Herald. s:.s s*...<
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ashes and smOthering smoke Of perish
ing Pompeii or Herculaneum. Let him
imagine the tide of refugees, stripped Of
all human attributes but the primal in
stinct of self-preservation madly hur-
rying along the avenues of their
doomed city, ferociously struggling
with each other to make their way
through the narrow streets. Then
imagine the jostling mass suddenly cleft
by a column Of khaki-clad troopers,
blue-shirted sentinels flung out on
every corner, skirmish lines intercept
ing with bayonets the human tide to
keep it from flowing down the most
perilous streets and byways. Think Of
the United States army, through it's
signal corps, it's quartermaster depart
ment and medical service, rushing
the frantic Pompeiians, in tugs,
launches, ferry-boats, automobiles, es-
cort wagons, Doughertys and ambu-
lances, out from the smother and foul
gases, away from the tottering walls,
the burying ash, into the green, unde-
vastated fields of the countryside,
across friendly arms of the sea, keep
ing up the Samaritan work, day and
night, until, after week of such battle
as even the defenders Of Badajos might
be proud Of, the soldiers, who had neve:
changed their clothes, never unlaced
their leggings during the whole terrible
time, hardly had snatched one hours
sleep in 48 or stopped even to wipe the
sweat from their grimy faces, saw old
Vesuvlus stand smoking in sullen,
malignant but futile wrath, cheated of
all but a few neutrality-suspicious. a
thousand-victims, instead of the tens
OF thousands whom the demon of the
earth caverns had hoped to claim.
Imagine not only this, but the Amer
lean forces, by desperate feats OF dy-
namiting imperiled palaces and blow
ing down menaced villas, checking the
onward rush OF conflagration, and
finally defeating parent Nature in
her work of destroying her children.
Let one picture ill this to himself
and then, with a Slight change in the
setting OF the scene he will have an
adequate idea Of how the United States
regulars fought to save the people OF
San Francisco and the remnant OF
their city.
The shocks began to heave the
foundations of the city at precisely
5:l3 on the morning of April 18. It
was 131 years ago that night that Paul
Revere started on his ride that reused
the minute men of Sandy Middlesex.
LOngfellow was Il prophet when he
wrote:
''In hour of darkness and peril and need
the people shall waken and listen
to hear
The hurrying hoof-beats of that steed.
and the midnight message of Paul
Revere"
Soldiers Presence a Blessing.
1t was a Godsend to the people of
San Francisco that 1000 soldiers were
quartered at the Presidio, SO near at
hand. No human police force, of any
city, no matter how brave and elfi-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30

Patterns Nos. 5482 and 5349.-Ths
full modes are always, becomint, to
young girls, and an especially attrac-'
tive design is here pictured in white
dotted mousseline. A fitted > lining
gives support to the full waist, which
may be either high or low neck. A
pleasing amount of fullness is given
in front and back, regulated by gath
ers at the waistline. The high neck
The five-gored skirt is charming
model and will develop we'll in most
of the seasonable fabrics. It is laid
in stitched pleats to any desired
depth, the lower edge having the fash
fonable fare. Albatross, French chal-
lis, taffeta, louisine, point d'esprit and
net are all suitable for the making,
Sixteen-year size will require one and
three-quarter yards Of 44-inch ma
terial for the waist and five and one
quarter yards for the skirt. Misses
Fancy Waist in either high or low
neck No. 1882: Sizes for Is, Is and
II years. Misses Five-Gored Tucked
Skirt No. 5349: Sizes for Is, II, Is.
16 and II years. The above tllustra-
ton calls for two separate patterns.
The price is ten cents for the waist
and ten cents for the skirt.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
tothe Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience writo
your order on the following coupon:
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ALDICE GOULD EAMEa.

ton with the white variety. In ST.
IBERIA the topaz occurs ir many dis
tricts, notably the Altal and Ural
mountains, near Nertchinsk, and also
in. Kamchatka. Y
IT the recent announcement of the
discovery of the blue topaz upon the
property of the African Option syndi-
cate in Rhodesia be duly confirmed.
yet another source. of supply of this
variety of the gem is available. ?,
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Especial CorrespOndence.)

Rarely has the United States army
been called upon to wage war upon Ma
ture in her wrath, but the San Francisco
earthquake disaster offered the finest
sort Of spectacle of the army of great
nation in action. From the hour when
the earliest heavings and quakings of
the earth began on the morning of April
18 until the present hour Gen. Funston
and his men have been fighting win
ming fight with the titanic cosmic forces
OF the neither world, followed by patient,
determined campaign against the law
less passions of the human race and
the panic fear of a stampeded populace.
Earthquake shock and fire! What
possibilities of horror and despair the
thought of these two phenomena con-
tains! Let one imagine himself stand
ing at vantage point amid the falling
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30
the breech-bolt snigged menacingly.

the breech-bolt snigged menacingly.
Fight fret"
20, yes, I'll fight fire, willingly!"
exclaimed the exhausted man, and tor
48 hours he worked with the f1remen,
volunteers and '*involunteers," If one
may coin the word, snatching a mo-
ment's repose beneath the trucks when
the work Jagged. After two days, with
crowd of fellow workers, he was re-
leased. Somebody who knew of his
mission suggested that his folks might
have been taken to Oakland by the
authorities. = He started to the ferry.
BY the time the Oakland mole was
neared he fought his way to >the bow
of the boat. The instant before tho
gate was raised he looked beside him.
There In the press at his elbow stood
his aged father and mother, hand in
hand. The soldier who stopped him
to fight fire had been the means OF his
finding his parents. =. q.
ALDICE GOULD EAMEa.
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" FRENCH TOYS FOR BEACH.

With these sets there is pan to,
carry sand in, and there are a shovel
and sand scoop TO dig with, anu.
there is also a little rake, and besides
all these there are little tin molds or
forms in the. shape of fishes and shells
and u capital letters of the alphabet;
and finally there goes with each SET
as part Of It, q skipping rope. =s#:
n Certainly pretty elaborate outfits are
/ the little French sand. sets. for chil-
dren.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30

r Judge Calvin Page, of Portsmouth,
leading member of the New Hamp-
shire bar, has been prominent in New
Hampshire politics. for a number o.
years. A few years ago he, was sit
ting in the rotunda Of the Eagle hotel
in Concord earnestly discussing the
political situation with some friends.
He had a very nice new overcoat,
which he carefully placed upon the
chair underneath him. Becoming in
5terested in, the conversat alton, he, paid
no further attention to the coat.
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''Graduatin$'' and Summer
*frOCkS.

In the show windows of the big
stores we see beautiful gray stockings
on display, there are show cases full
of gray handbags, gray gowns fill the
streets, and in millinery gray is noz
ticeable to an unusual degree.
. Gray and white would once have ap-
peared rather colorless combination,
but to-day Is exceedingly chic. Gray
tulle bows adorn neckwear on gray
gowns, gray wells float from gray hats.
To be sure, the gray hats ais rule are
frightened by some intense color, ce-
rise or coral, or it may be yellow or
green. Gray. and green make an effec-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30
Heaviest Of Railway Rails.

What are believed to be the heayi-
est rails In use on any steam railroad
in the world are on the belt line
around Philadelphia. They weigh 142
pounds to the yard. Concrete with
nine-inch Orders are used with heavy
ballast to make a firm roadbed. One
railroad official states this section of
roadbed will last for rs years without
repairs. This would mean material
reduction in maintenance expense to
the road using. these rails. w.. :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30

- The toys with which French chill
dren play lon the bench include a va
ried assortment Of implements and
playthings to use in the sand at the
seashore.: s=5 ==gy=* y
First, there is a sand screen, such as
builders use, but in miniature, and
which, with brace at, the back, can
{ be setzup III like manner on the beach,
for screening the sand and then there
Is q little hand sieve az sitter which
can be used fol. the same purpose
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30
Loss of Insurance Men.

At a meeting Of New York insurance
men the question of facing the losses
by the California earthquake and fire
was considered. 1t was estimated
that the property loss would reach
$500, 100000 and that the insurance liza.
bilities would exceed 100000, 900. It
was, generally agreed that rates must
be raised. Some Of the smaller COM
panies were in favor of taking adyan.
tage Of the earthquake clause in
their policies. $ s=5<s@=s Il; :. 81:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-05-30
. ErlRland'ss Revenue

Great Britain public revenue in the
fiscal year euded March 81 last
amounted .to 1853, s78, 1884. against
e153, 182. 782 IN 1906. &.
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Pattern No. 5628.-For the smart
mode here portrayed dark blue broad
cloth. was selected. Groups Of tuck
pleats are stitched to yoke depth, the
extra fullness thus produced giving
a wide sweep to the lower edge. The
pattern provides for medium sweep,
round or short round length. Broad
cloth, cheviot, tweed, wolfe and hen
rietta are all suggested for the max
ing. The medium size will require
five and fve-eighths yards Of 44-inch
material for the plain skirt or eight
and one-half yards if the band folds
are used. Sizes for 20, "a, 26, % and
30 inches waist measure.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents: Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
No. 1923.
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