MY FAVORITE STORIES

Age not guaranteed-Some I have told for 20 years-Some less The Retort Courteous ?

When the history of famous retorts is written-and wouldn't that make a wonderful book?-close up to the top of the list will be ranked the remark of a famous Frenchman to a more famous Frenchwoman. The woman was the scintillating and much-loved George Sand. The man was one of her great loves-Jules Sandeau. Both were friends of that great wit, Alexander Dumas.

TACOMA LUMBERMAN VISITS S. F.

Major E. G. Griggs, president of the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co., Tacoma, recently spent a few days in San Francisco.

VISALIA LUMBERMAN VISITS BAY

W. R. Spalding, of the W. R. Spalding Lum'b.er Co., Visalia, was a recent business visitor to the San Francisco Bay district.

The love of Jules was growing cold. One day the famous Frenchwoman charged him with infidelity. Briefly he acknowledged his guilt. Then she struck a tragic attitude, and exclaimed in a voice heavy with pathos:

"Sir ! My heart is a grave !"

"A grave, Madam?" said the suave Frenchman; "It's a cemetery."

EARL JOHNSON VTSTTS TEXAS

Earl Johnson, of the Independent Lumber Co., Livermore, left July 10 for a two weeks' visit to his parents in Texas.

FIRE DESTROYS OREGON MILL

Fire destroyed the plant of the Horton Lumber Company at Horton, near Junction City, Ore., July 8. Damage was ctimated at more than $100,000.

3 sheets strong Kraf t paper.

2 Separate lagers asphalt.

2 lagers of reenforcing cords.