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20 - I UPWARD MARGH OF INTREPID MAZAMAS TO THE CREST OF LOFTY MOUNT ADAMS . . - . .. , HOW MAZAMAS MADE CLIMB ANNUAL OUTING FULL OF ADVENTURE AND PLEAS URE r GLORIES OF THE SCENERY ON Monday, the 14th Inst, the organ ization known as Mazamas began Its annual pilgrimage to the moun tains -Mount Adams' snowy crest being the point of destination. Very much is duo this society for the -work they are doing In calling attention to the scenic grandeur of tne Pacific Coast turning the eyes of our own people to the glories at their very doors which they have been In the habit of going to Europe to seek. The first division, consisting of about SO people, left Portland by the White Collar 'lino boat bound for White Salmon, on the 'Columbia, followed on Tuesday by a like number. The landing at White Salmon, opposite Hood River, gives no conception of the naturally rich valley to which it la the entrance. Space forbids mention of the many grand ecenes along the river. Driving up the grade over a fairly good road to the top of the bluff, we turned to view the landscape and such a plcturel I Below, the glistening Columbia, with its tmparalleled river scenery; acrosa its three-quarters of a mile of water, sat the pretty town of Hood River, the buildings partially hidden by a scattering- growth of oak timber. Hood River Valley stretches away for a distance of 28 miles not half developed, but already famous for the excellence of its fruit, as well as ttta great abundance, while there, gtand- Ing ct its head, and completely cover ing with Its field of snow the south end of the valley, rests the most beautiful of America's snow-covered mountains. Mount Hood. Turning from this pleasing pros pect we drive north over a good road, that has no heavy grades, neither is it rocky nor sandy. The road follows the east side of White Salmon River for 10 miles, at first through groves of scattering oak tim ber, the higher hills being bald, where not rocky, bearing a short growth of nu tritious grass characteristic of Eastern Oregon and Washington. The oak soon gives way to pine and fir as far as the falls, where the road reaches the level of and crosses to the west side of the river. Through the central part of the valley the road passes through a forest of fine fir timber, having a few larch trees inter mixed. Twenty-five miles from White Salmon we were surprised to find a saw mill getting out lumber for fruit boxes, shipping to market by wagon. Many in the party were surprised to find here a good ranch covered by Irrigating ditches, other farms and a modern creamery near by, all bearing an air of thrift, the set tlers expressing satisfaction with their situation. Mr. Stadelman, the postmaster. Grant's Pass this week from Portland, and will make this city their future home. Angus. McDonald and son Orion have arrived in Grant's Pass from Grand Rap ids, Mich., and will locate hero perma nently. N L. MeCormlck. of St Paul and W. J. Mooney, of Langdon, N. D., were hero ! this week with F. II. Osgood, of Seattle, and visited Mr. Osgood's mines in the Waldo district. TVoodbnrn. Miss Mary Hubbard is visiting in SI1 verton. Hon. J. H. Settlemeler visited. Salem Tuesday. Miss Ella Will Is the guest of tho Misses Minnie and Ivy McKec. Mrs. B. F. Jones and children, of Port land, are In the city visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Soules returned Tuesday from a week's visit at Albany. Miss Birdie McKce, of McKee, was the guest of Woodburn friends during the week. Mr. and Mrs. C H. Trusk left Thurs day morning for a visit with their son, S. Trusk. of Tangent. Leonard McKee arrived in the city Tuesday evening from Goldendale, Wash., and will visit a short time with rela tives. Forest Grove. Mrs. John Beal is visiting her mother, Mrs. B. F. Vaughn, at Heppner. Miss Veva Magers, of Portland, is spend ing a week with Miss Josephine Baber. Mrs. T. B. Hcndley, after a month's visit here, departed for Tillamook, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Scholfiold and Miss Harriet, are visiting in Eastern Ore gon. Miss Sehia Kronberg, of the Olympla iS5 SOCIETY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 has lived on his place 14 years, has good buildings, his hay crop and vegetable gar den showing the richness of the soil where water can be secured for irriga tion. In reply to our Inquiry as to the enow in Winter, his reply was: "From six Inches to eight feet eight feet having the preference." At Trout Lake the wagon drive ends, the lake being situated about one and one- half miles northwest from Stadclman's. A beautiful camping place had been chosen, and the tents were arranged in a hollow Bquare. In the center stands a flagpole, supported by a mound of rocks, against which the evening camp Are was built. Around this Mazamas assembled each, evening for social intercourse, each member In the party doing all In his power to make the outing a success which it was; the officers struggling hero ically with the transportation problem. The failure of the packer to provide a sufficient number of pack horses and effi cient packers made It impossible to carry out the scheduled programme of making a united assault upon the summit of the mountain on Saturday, the 19 th Inst. For the change in programme, one division making the ascent on Sunday, and the second division on Monday, not the least blame can attach to any one, nor need there be any regret; Indeed, in some re spects it is better in climbing mountains to go in small parties. Owing to the fact that there is much more snow on the foothills than usual at this season of the year, progress from Trout X.ake to timber lino over the trail Is very slow. A good wagon road could easily be made over two-thirds of the route. There being pack horses enough, to transport the necessary outfit for a party of 10 or 12, Professor Lyman, of Walla Walla, was chosen to lead the advance, and choose a camp from which to make the climb to the summit When the horses are provided with' pack saddles, trouble begins for the packer. His face la a study as boxes, bundles, packages of un known contents, rolls of blankets, sleep ing bags, and as there are ladles going, a large number of dainty packages that must not be crushed, are presented for his Inspection and disposal. It is a Jolly crowd, and no disappointment is mani fest when the limit is reached and the march begins. It is a long tramp from the lake to timber line, variously esti mated, th3 range being from 10 to IB miles. We were 12 hours on the trail. Much of the way the trail runs through open pine timber so free from underbrush that a wagon may be driven in any direction. High School, is the guest of Miss Lorena Gleason. William Fletcher, of Pacific University, and Principal Bates, of Tualatin Academy, aro visiting on Puget Sound. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Robins and son. ac companied by Miss Ella Dodge, left Mon day for San Jose, Cal., to reside indefi nitely. Mrs. Walton Toung, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. T. M. Jones, of Salem, aro visiting their bister, Mrs. John Beal, of this city. Mrs. Ruth Young, of Clatskanie, and Mrs. Charles Lee. of Woodlawn, visited their sister, Mrs. H. Mills, here this week. Hillsboro. G. A. Wehrung Ib sojourning in Ban Francisco. John Mead, of Grant's Pass, visited friends here this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Connell have gone to Newport for the Summer. Dr. W. D. Wood returned this week from a short trip to Baker County. Mr. and Mn?. Henry Wehrung departed Monday for their cottage at Newport. Professor J. W. Berrey. of Grant's Pass. sis a guest at the Goodln residence, Glen- coe. Miss Bessie Rose left this week for a visit with Mrs. A. G. Lucas at Howard Summit, Cal. Dr. George Merryman will call on the Indrasahma from Portland Monday for China and Japan. - St. Helens. Miss Hortenza Rice, of Portland, Is vis iting Mrs. M. C. Gray. Mrs. W. A. Wood has beon visiting rela tives at Rainier during the week. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Gray entertained about 35 of thoir friends Saturday even ing with a crawfish party. The v party THE SUNDAY '" '"""" T Kticktiratr JErtu, w ZTnden GaptairH.u&H . A The r?vlnes through which the melting snow finds its way to the valley are us ually brushy, and some hillsides also. The country Is full of sheep, and the range were taken to Sauvies Island in a sail boat, where crawfish and other delicacies were served. The return trip was made by moonlight. Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Cliff wont to Sea side Wednesday. Mrs. Cliff and children will occupy their cottage during the sea son. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Powell and Mrs. Younger and daughters are spending a few weeks at Apiary, on the headwaters of the Clatskanie. Corvnllls. Mrs. Mary Bryson left Tuesday for an outing at Newport. Harry Buxton left Monday for a several weeks' outing at Hood River. Mias Lottie -Rose, of Portland, is the guest of relatives and friends here. Brady Burnett arrived in Corvallls Thursday from Washington, D. C, to visit relatives. Mrs. E. R. Bryson left Tuesday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. L M. Glenn, at Eugene. After a six weeks' visit with her par ents. Miss Edith Gibson will leave today for Boston, where she will continue her studies at the New England Conserva tory of Music. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Adams, accompan ied by Miss Emma Brown and Orvllle Pratt, loft Wednesday for Portland. Af ter a brief visit with Miss Lucy Sitton. they will return to their home in San Francisco. ' Rosebnrpr. T. R. Sheridan Is visiting relatives at Marshflcld. Mrs. Frank Kenny and children are vis iting relatives at Drain. Mrs. C. A. Gardner left Sunday for a visit to Eugene and other Valley towns. Miss Edith Houck, of Tangent, Or., is visiting her brother, JDr George E. Houck. Charles H. Fisher, of Boise, Idaho. Is visiting his mother and other relatives here. Mrs. I. Blackwell and daughter, of' OKEGONIAIN, PORTLAND, will soon be destroyed, as tho sheep lit erally eat and trample the native grass to death, leaving the ground dry and parched, without a green thing to take Gardiner, are visiting Postmaster Frater's family. Mrs. C. Hall, after a short visit with her sister, Mrs. T. J. Kearney, left Tuesday for her home at Moscow, Idaho. ,Mrs. W. F. Maxwell, nee Mrs. N. J. Ozjas, of Fresno, Cal., after a brief visit with, the family of S. K. Sykcs, left Tues day for Portland to visit her sister. Xleppner. Dr. E. E. Wilson is visiting friends In Walla Walla. Professor D, V. S. Reld and daughters left for Portland, Tuesday. Robert F. Hynd left Friday morning on a business trip to Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Patterson. Miss Eltse Bartholomew and Geo. HIntoa left Friday on a camping trip. WASIIIXGTON. TVallu Walla. Mrs. Miles C. Moore is in Portland, visit ing relatives. ' Mrs. J. J. KaufTman 13 in Tacoma, visit ing relatives. Rev. and Mrs. Fender have gone to Mis sissippi to remain. Professor O. A. Hauerbach has returned from an Eastern trip. Mrs. P. B. Johnson is in Seattle, visit ing Mrs. Jerry J. Doheny. S. E. Deane and family have gone to the mountains for the Summer. Mrs. C. F. Van de Water and son have gone to La Gran.de on a visit. Rev. Lee A. Johnson and wife have gone to Vachon Island for the Summer. Mrs. A. K. Dice and daughters have gone to Long Beach for the Summer. Postmaster Brunton and family have gone to Clatsop Beach for the Summer. Hon. John B. Allen, of Seattle, is in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. T. Dovell. D. A.'Ostrom, of Marysvllle, Cal.. is In tho city, lslting his daughter, Mrs. Will iam M, Van Patten. Mrs. Clark N.,McLean, accompanied by JOLT 27, 1902. tho place of the gras3. Mr. Lyman was vory anxious that all should have an op portunity to explore Klickitat glacier, one of the finest in the state, so led his her children, have gone to Belllngham Bay for the Summer. Hon. Jesse Drumheller, wife and daugh ter, Miss Althea, have gone to Bingham Springs for a month. President S. B. L. Penrose, of Whitman College, has gone East for the Summer in the Interest of the college. Miss Delia Finn and Mr. N. Lux, promi nent young people, were married in the Catholic Church. Wednesday. - Waitsburar. Professor J. L. Dumars, of Pullman, spent a few days In the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Loundagln -visited their son, J. W. Loundagln, last Sunday In Dayton. Misses Rose and Lulu Haw.orth have returned from an extended visit at Ward ner, Idaho. A pleasant social dance was given at the Armory Monday evening by the Young Ladles' Club. Mrs. H. G. Stratton and daughter, Miss Florence, left Wednesday for Long Beach to spend the Summer. Mrs. M. E. Vincent returned Wednes day from Spokane, where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Hen nlng. Professor Leland Wilson, who has been traveling In Europe for the past year, ar rived Tuesday on a visit to hl3 parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. Wilson. Aberdeen. Miss Nora Anderson left Monday for Salem, Or., after a brief visit to her sis ter, Mrs. George A. Todd; Mrs. L. J. Kolts gave a pleasant after noon Wednesday in honor of Mrs. George Woodard and Mrs. E. C. Courser, of Ed more, Mich. Mrs. J. McCrosmn, Mrs. L. E. Thayer and Miss Marjory McCrossen, who have been spending a few days here with Mr. and Mra. M. Thayer, left Saturday for Everett. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Farman and chil dren, of Cottage Grove, Or., who have J beon visiting Mr. and MrB. B. J. Tarman, party to a point that might be termed the southeast corner of Mount Adams, some five miles further from tho lake than the "old camp, established when the Mazamas first visited the mountain sev eral years ago. The location was admir able for the purpose, as It was an easy route to the glacier from this point. The professor led a party to the glacier, and also- to the lakes lying below It. The time consumed In getting to this ad anced position demonstrated at once the impossibility of getting the whole crowd bo far from the lake. The next contin gent forwarded were halted at sheep, catnp, from w hlch those Intending to make the ascent to the summit moved forward to timber line at Camp Mazama. The advanced party was recalled to sheep camp on the 20th, and watched with In terest the movements of the party then climbing jnder corr.mrnd of President M. O'Neil. Saturday, the 19th, Mr. Rust, of Goldendale, led a party of 23 to the top. from the camp located by Professor Lyman. Starting at 3:30 A. M. they reached the summit at 3:20 P. M., return ing to camp at 6 o'clock. One of this number, W. Moore, of Trout Lake, making the remarkable record of 14 hours In coming down, but ho demoralized his clothes. Tho difficulty of transportation made it necessary to break the rule of no climbing on Sunday to enable the packer to load his horses both way3. Mr. O'Neil led his party of 31 to the summit with few ex ceptions, no accidents, and returned to camp In good time,, and full of enthusi asm over the day's experience. Monday, the 21st, was to see the climax, and thoso who made the ascent that day have a scene stamped upon their memory that will remain with them to life's close. There were 34 in tho part', which was honored by the presence of Governor Geer and wife. Judge Northup and others too modest to have their names mentioned. As an early start is always desirable in climbing mountains, "at 2:30 A. M. the camp was startled by a voice chanting the following: "Ho, oh! Mazamas, up and away. Hear tho cho in canyon at break of day? "Tis the roar of the avalancha rushing by As Sol tinges lth red the eastern sky." The scribe fairly held hla breath, eager to catch the remainder of tho refrain, but something snapped, supposedly the circuit. Some one remarked: "That sounds like the, voice of Judge Northup." Another gentleman who was near enough to hear what- he said when he fell over a rock and skinned his shins, says that it does not sound like tho Judge's composition. Professor Lyman was chosen to lead, and divided the party Into two companies, A and B. under Captains Rodney GHsan and Colonel Spencer. Those who followed them, to the summit wish to extend thanks for their admirable leadership. Starting from camp at 4 A. M., the snow fields are soon reached and followed when not too steep. When precipitous enough to cause slipping, the rocky mo rains were utilized for a highway, and as hour after hour tho way was still upward they seemed pretty high. The ladles maintained their positions well. It waa feared that one or two would fail, but pluck carried them to the top. Reaching the registry box, a cheer went up, and the party gathered around it to register their names. Mount Adams has three peaks, the south peak being S00 or 1000 feet lower than the middle one, which is the highest, the box being located on the former. The higher point was seen to be enveloped in fog, and It was feared that distant objects would be obscured. An en thusiastic lady said she was going to the top anyway, and all wenC As the highest I point was reached but little could be seen, but soon the sun burst through, driving left Saturday for Alpha, Wash., where they will spend a few days before re turning to their home. Mrs. R. B. Campbell. Miss Anna Camp bell and Miss Pamperln, of Astoria, Or., who left for their home Tuesday by way of Westport, were obliged to return here Wednesday and take the train, not being able to make their way along the beach. A merry party of young people climbed Mount Dabney. back of East Aberdeen, Thursday night, and had a moonlight picnic on the summit, serving a midnight supper by the light of a huge bonfire. Those who enjoyed the novel outing were: Misses Anna Kundson, Ella Fox, Belle Abbott, Ada Parr, Marjory Tlrton, Jennie Sargent, Lillle Mullen, Nellie Sargent, Ethel Vcysey, Maggie Odell, Neva Vey sey; Messrs. Wayles, Bryden, Claude Leltch. Bell C. Holmer, Maurice Fuller, E. S. Averlll, H. L. Mitchell. Jacob Karsh ner. George Becker, Watson A. West, Arthur Llvlngood, Martin Le Roy, George Dean and Carlson. Vancouver. Miss Susan Beeson Is visiting Salem, Or., friends. C. D. Hayes and family, are enjoying an outing at Seaside. Jackson Hidden and family left Tues day for Long Beach. Harry Swarts left Wednesday for a short islt with Walla Walla friends. Councilman Bodyfelt and family are at Clatsop Beach for a 10 days' outing. Judge A. L. Miller and family left Tues day for an exten.dedx outing at Seaside. C. D. Bowles and family are enjoying an outing In Skamania County, near Steven son. Mrs. W. P. Crawford and family have gone to Clatsop Beach to spend the Sum mer. Mrs: E. L. Smith, of Oakland, Cal., is visiting her son, Harry G. Smith, of Fruit Valley. C. G. Shaw and family left Wednesday for Seaside, where thoy will spend the Summer. O. F. Hellborn, assistant postmaster of the fog from tho top of tho range, re vealing to our delighted eyes all the glo ries of the Cascades from Diamond Peak on the south to Mount Rainier In the northwest. As the latter came Into view shouts of "Rainier!" "Ralrler!" rang out across the snow One degenerate shouted "Mount Tacoma!" A Seattle man's eyes ' were seen to snap. Pointing to a rusty little hill southwest from Rainier, he fair ly yelled: "That'3 Mount Tacoma:' Looking northwest from Mount Adams, St. Helens comes first to view, presenting quite a different appearance than from Portland. A deep gorge seams It from summit to timber line. Next north stands ' Rainier, and a grand pile It Is. East are seen Camas, Klickitat and Yakima VaS lejs, while more distant portions of East ern Washington and Oregon are visible, and present an interesting study. A thou sand fields of ripening grain, showing a golden tinge and promise of plenty. Turn ing south there stands the peerless moun tainsHood. Jefferson, the Three Sisters and Diamond Peak. But the artists. Mr. Curtis, of Seattle, and Routledge, of Tho Oregonlan, can present these scenes far better than a weak pen. They -were busy men rushing from one point to another, taking snapshots at everything In sight, and there was much to see. Tho dispersion of the fog by sun and wind was a wondrously beautiful scene. Language Is inadequate, but there aro some features that will remain Impressed upon memory to the end. As the sun came out the wind lulled, and the fog below the top of Mount Adams began to settle, becoming as smooth as the surface of a lake, the snow-crowned mountains all In eight. The fog continued to settle; soon the top of a timbered hill came through, then another and another, till there were hundred piercing that sea of fog, which In shadow was almost black. In the sunlight as white as milk; goon the wind arose, and the fog began to roll like the waves of tho sea, and In the dis tance resembled the white caps Qf the ocean. The wind increasing In force, tho fog of the canyons was driven up against the side of the mountain and soon became a black, tumbling mass, the side next to the wind standing vertically as black as Ink except the crown, which was silvery white and bordered by a halo of pink. In a moment the whole scene had -vanished, leaving the entire horizon with scarry a cloud. So quickly did, it pass that thero was no time to adjust cameras. From the summit down there Is a broad field of snow, steep enough for sliding, and perfectly safe, as there are no cre vasses to fall Into. The length of tho field Is probably 2300 feet, though one timid slider declared It was two miles down that hill. In descending over the steeper portions the pace Is a rapid one; when the Incline Is leas the slider slows up and stops, walks forward to the next steep place, and goes again. While It re quired eight hours to go up the mountain, the descent is made easily in two. Space will not permit mention of all side trips; but Mr. H. L. Plttock and Mr. M. O'Neil made one that should not be overlooked They went as far as Lyle, within seven miles of The Dalles. They are very reti cent as to details, but admit that It was very interesting. Some cynic suggests tho word "lost." ."' Judge Northup, in company with threo or four others, was reported lost. Judgo ' George was heard expressing his sympa- thy by the remark: "Poor Northup will' never get out of the mountains." Long will the Mazamas recall the trip to Mount Adams as one Of the most in teresting in the history of tho organiza tion. Credit should be given Colonel Hawkins for his constant attention to details ready at any hour to extend the helping hand. Me. Astoria, visited friends In Vancouver sev eral days during tho week. Dr. George Little, wife and child, of Palo Alto. Cal.. are visiting Rev. Mr. Little, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Queer French Coolr. Indianapolis Sun. She might have been called "dainty." She was a hotel waitress. She was alert and bright and took a special Interest In pleasing the patrons of her hotel. So sho was flirted with by every man who was fortunate enough to draw her section of the dining-room. Sho pronounced those big words on the menu card with delight ful ease. "Where do you learn to use all thoso jawbreakers so easily?" ho queried. "From the cook,' she smiled. "What are they? French?" "Mostly," she said, as she hurried away. And when she soon returned to refill tho empty tumbler, he asked: "But where, does the cook learn them?" "Oh." she said, smiling again, and with an odd twinkle in her ees, "the cook Is French." Presently the kitchen door swung back further than usual, and the "French" cook was been in his snow-white cap and apron. He was black as ebony! That Wenry Trninp. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Anti-imperialism looks very much llko "a dead cock in the pit," and the hard working, much-enduring Democratic party must start again on its weary tramp for an Issue. It seems inclined just now to try to start a sectarian campaign with "the friars" as the bone of contention, but It will probably drop that dangerous Idiocy quicker than It picked It up. rOltTLAXD-CinCAGO. Seventy hours and thirty minutes (70) Is the time of the "Chicago-Portland Spe cial" from Portland to Chicago. Leaes Portland every day at 9 A. M: Ticket otfice Third and Washington. O. R. & N. Co.