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4 THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN. PORTLAND. - JULY 28. 1912. MAZAMA OUTING EXPERIENCE LONG TO BE REMEMBERED . . . , . L . ... - . . Camp Life Dot Filled With Wonderful Happenings but Every Day a Pleasure for Good Companionship and Merriment Prevail. f-' I.- S'j ' " minliUni ; II Xr- :fll . y- - , , - , u - . . III f rMAxil :f II ' j : k r tefe iwll f M-i1 lt1-! II 7Tr-m4f4 K ., jr,yy Vfi. I-.,- .l. , , .m. ., , , m , nU. , a1j- ' WW I ferAT T-g5r" vr B - - - .- , ,..,, ' UM..i...,Mm8 ; s ii i : BT JOESPH D. THOMISOX. I OOD RIVEH. Or., July il. (Spe cial.) Th craa anl pinnacles of the snowy peak of old Mount Hood and the canyons beneath It are still echoing -with the Joyful yell of the MaiamiE- It is the cry of the men and women of the cities gone wild over the Inspirations of nature. Tomorrow the mountain-climbing club will break camp. The women will doff the picturesque garbs of bloomers and riding; ' trousers that they have worn in camp and over the rough trails of the gorges and up the moun tain, those garments that make their strides so easy. The men will hunt up the few mirrors in the camp and laugh long and - loud at their visions transformed from smooth faces of busi ness men to rough, unshaven men of the mountain. The two-weeks" outing has carried them back to the sturdy nature of the pioneer. There is a bew buoyancy in the step as the trip to the brook, flowing from a spring fed by melting snow, is made to dip tip the water from which to perform the last ablution that will wash away the camp dust and make the lather for the hirsute .harvest before the return to the ways of conventional man. Yet there is a mournful note in the whistle for the regrets on leaving the woods are full and swelling. Although the numbers of the party have not been so large as on former years, although the weather for climb' lng over the glaciers and exploring the alluring spots in the foothills and In the canyons of the base has not been the best, the two-weeks' outing at Camp Sheldon, in a canyon beneath Cloud Cap Inn, where the tents and couches are canopied by fir trees, mountain pines and larches, has been one of the most successful in the his tory of the organisation, because of the pleasure of the nightly campfire. Campftre la m Wanner. Every evening as twilight stole into the dell of Camp Sheldon the fire and wood committee, with handspikes, brought in the huge logs to replenish the big bonfire around which the mem bers of the party sat in a circle until that comfortable feeling of weariness crept over them and they stele away to the blankets of couches laid on the aromatic boughs of fir and pine. Sev eral nights during the encampment light showers fell. Tet even though the rain dropped in their faces the sleepers often remained unconscious of the precipitation until they were awak ened at first twilight by the shout: 'Get your breakfast! We're off on the hike!" The dally stories of special and staff correspondents from the camp have re lated the more unusual and thrilling occurrences of the most venturesome of the Mountain Goats. The little inci dents that make up the routine exis tence of the camp life have scarcely been touched. Help was scarce, the chef and his assistant were overbur dened with work. Francis W. Bene flel, chairman of the outing committee, was one of the busiest lads in the State of Oregon for several days, evqlvlng ideas of organisation. With the aid of some of the fairer members of his committee, it was decided to appoint female members of the party to spe cial tasks each day. Thus each morn ing detachments of three and four women, whose names had been posted on the camp bulletin the preceding afternoon, could be seen scraping the tin and agate-covered platters, while others washed and dried them. The work was fun and was done with ceaseless merriment. "Jlmmle" Gets Appendicitis. One of the misfortunes of the en campment befell when "Jimmie," the dishwasher, was seized with an acute attack of appendicitis. The lad, scarce ly in his teens, was taken into the camp of Mrs. George X. Rlddell. where he received every attention. He was made a pet of the camp, and while convalesc ing declared he was having the best time of anybody on the trip. Many of the members of the party at Camp Sheldon have attended encamp ments since the organization of the club 1$ years ago. Judge M. C. George, Is a loyal Aiazama. His short talks at the campfirea. as he told his adven tures of former excursions, were inspir ing to those who had shared the dang ers of past climbs and rescues, as well as to the younger members. The Judge fairly beamed with a youthful ardor as he recalled incidents of earlier camps. The enthusiasm of H. L. Pittock, an other charter member of the club, who participated In the memorable climb to the summit of Hood 1 Summers ago, when with 14 men and women on the crater rim of the snow peak the or ganisation was consummated, is good to witness. Many others have attended the en campment for the first time, but the memories that will come from Impres sions and thoughts stored away will create a longing to join all future ex cursions. Whether the Mazamas have ever ac complished the same results by their encampments In other regions at the -t V base of other snow v - . . ..ortu- west or not 1s a matter of conjecture for Hood River citizens. Their so journ at Camp Sheldon, however, has created a greater interest among those who have visited the camp in the beau tiful scenery surrounding them. It is surprising to know how few of the people of the Hood River Valley know Mount Hood, except as they see it in the distance from their homes. The grandeur of the snow peak from any part of the valley is Indeed appealing, and has wound an undetachable charm around the residents of the community. MasamaJt Are Democratic. The Masamas are not an exclusive herd of animals, and at their invita tion a number of local men and women have Journeyed to the camp. The stories of those who have returned home hare resulted In the pilgrimage of still others this week-end. All have been filled with the inspiration that rises In one when the" first view is - the mountain from Cloud Cap Inn, less than a quarter of a mile above the canyon in which is located the Ma zama camp. But for the dust, the dry, fln soil made from the rich lava ash, the road to Cloud Cap. Inn would be excellent. However, the motor of an automobile, in order to make the long, heavy grade to the resort, must be In the best of trim. The trip over the route by Hood Riv er people has created a renewed inter est to make the scenic spot more ac cessible. There has been an awaken ing of the already enthusiastic desire to hasten the completion of the Portland-Hood River automobile road and improve laps of the highway leading from the city of Hood River to the base of the mountain. The prophecy is made, and it will hasten to realization from the dreams of today, as more and more of the local Tien and women come In closer touch with the grandeur of the "Witch Mountain," that within a decade surfaced highways will lead di rectly from Portland and thread this community in avenues leading directly to the most alluring spots. Clubs Are Formed. But to return to the playtime of the Mazamas, those " substantial business men of the prosperous Northwest, and to some of the pastimes around the campfire, Mazama jollifications may be divided into three classifications, that of the herd proper, the jinx of the Owls and the stories of the members of Parlor A. The more solemn and staid moun taineers leave the glow of the flames early In the evening and steal away to couches, where Morpheus is easil summoned. Those of the mountain goats, who perhaps have Satyrs perched somewhere among their family trees, by I a strange metamorphosis change from beast to fowl as the hour of midnight approaches. They have formed a club within a club and call themselves the Owls. Until the campfire has become embers they are not at their best. It is then in the charm of the open air and on the open bosom of mother earth that stories are told which are worth remembering. Tet like the legend fairies of Ireland they dare not let the rays of dawn catch them, and in the wee sma' hours the clinging vine Owls are sent away to nestlets, while the men Owls repair to Parlor A., the spot located by the most popular male Owl for his couch. To get the real inside of camp life, one must have been .in itiated into the mysteries of Parlor A, where those who frequent its hunts are declared to tell the best of stories. The pleasantries of the main herd are unforgetable. Frank Branch Riley, of Portland, noted for his cleverness as an after dinner speaker, has been mas ter of ceremonies at the camp fires this season. He has oratorical abilities, sings well and has an imagination comparable to Baron Munchausen. He takes an especial delight in exhibiting prize members of his herd, and "Old Jed" (H. H.) Prouty, and John A. Lee and H. H. Hardesty, of Portland, are exhibited to every stranger that visits the camp. Mr. Prouty is one of the most modest of Mazamas, and last Sunday it took a bevy of amateur pho tographers over half an hour to secure a snapshot of him. Practical Jokes Not Popular. Although infrequent, practical jokes are sometimes played on the most fun loving members of the party. On his return to camp from a long hike last week, Mr. Riley found his paraphernalia tied to the topmost boughs of a tall fir. At the roots of the tree was the note: "To Frankie from Santa Claus." The rescue of socks, trousers and un dergarments from their lofty position formed amusement for half an hour one afternoon. The regret of many Mazamas, who have been unable to attend the high Jinx this year has been truly expressed in a poem received in camp last Sun day from James Dowling, of Portland: How we miss you, oh Mazamasl We folks who stayed at home; For we know what is your pleasure And we wish we were alone. How we mlEZ those songs and stories Belnff told there every niirht, As you're gathered In the circle Of the campnre's golden light. How we envy you the comforts Of that cool and restful glade. As you lie there 'mongst the flr trees. Where we know your camp is made. Yes, we envy you that coolness; ; For It's hotter here than h 1, ' " ' The thermometer says a hundred. And it's hanging In the well. There's a thousand different reasons Why we'd like to be with you. But there's just one simple thing That we'd like to have you do. Do not let it mar your pleasure No, nor trouble you lnyour dreams. But please grant us Just one moment. When your thoughts are most supreme. When you've conquered that old Monarch, And your toot is on her crown. Think of those you left behind you. Us poor mortals here in town. DEATH OF BISHOP FELT BY PORTLAND CLERGY Dr. Henry "White "Warren, Who Died at Denver Last Tuesday, Command ing Figure in Methodist Church Religious Gossip of Interest. BISHOP HENRY WH.IT E WARREN, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who died at Denver, Colo-i last Tuesday night, was beloved throughout Methodism. He was well known here. He was a personal friend of Bishop Richard J. Cooke, who came to Portland last week to take up his residence here. 'Bishop Warren, who has Just died at Denver, was recognized throughout universal Methodism as one of the greatest bishops since the days of Ashbury and McKendree," said Bishop Cooke. "He was a bishop for SO years. During that time he presided at nearly all the conferences of the church and traveled extensively among the mis sions of Chins, Japan and India and all the conferences in Northern and Southern Europe. 'He was noted as a great preacher. magnificent platform orator, and lec turer on scientific subjects. tii famous lecture on The Forces of a Sunbeam' has been heard throughout the United States. - Cknrcn Statesman Was He 'His commanding ability as a states man in church affairs, directing in a large measure with his colleagues the complex affairs of the church, number ing in the United States 3,000,000 of people, places him In the front rank of the great bishops who have guided with skill this great church through the past decades. "His devotion to Denver university to which bis wife gave large sums. reaching into the millions, and hi in fluence in establishing other, educa tional institutions, shows the versa tility of the man, while his contribu tions to religious literature and the ological thought have also marked the departed bishop aa a man of varied at tainments. "He was retired at the last general conference on account of his age, hav ing reached SO. years. No bishop In reluctantly retired, nor has been more recultantly retired, nor has there been one whose death will be more widely mourned." Bishop Also Was Author. Bishop Warren was born In Will iamsburg, Mass., January 4, 1831. He received the degree of A. B. from Wes leyan University, Conn., in 1863; A. M., in 1858; D. D., from Dickinson Univer sity in 1874, and LL- D.. from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1892. He married Dlantha A. Kilgore. of Bartlett, N. H, in April, 1855. She died June 21, 1867, and he married Mrs. Elizabeth Iliff, of Denver, Decem ber ST, 18S3. He taught natural science at Amenta Seminary in 1951; ancient languages at Wilbraham' from 1853 to 1855, and was ordained to the Methodist minis try in 1855. His first pastorate was at Worcester, Mass. He was a member "of the Massachu setts House of Representatives in 1863. He was author of a number of works, among them "Studies of the Stars" and "The Bible in the World's Education." e e e Cutting cordwood Is rather strenuous muscular exercise for a minister, but It baa been undertaken by the pastor of the Mount Tabor Methodist Episco pal Church, C. C. Rarick. He is spend ing a week's vacation at Forest Grove and improving the time cutting trees. eve Gipsy Smith. Bishop John H. Vin cent and Dr. F. B. Meyers, of London, will be speakers at the World Sunday School Convention, to be held at Zurich next year. "We want our neighboring churches to meet with us," said J. S. Core, the pastor, yesterday. John Acheson, pas tor of the Third United Presbyterian Church, and John Townsend, pastor of the Arbor Lodge Presbyterian Church, r lliiiiii Q s Bishop Henry W. Warren, Who Died In Denver Last Week. will preach In the afternoon. Frank D. Findley. pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church, will lead the consecration serylce in the evening. A large choir has been training for several weeks, and will render special music e ' e The new church of the United Presbyterians, at Kenton, is to be dedl cated next Sunday. Three services will be held, in the morning, afternoon and evening. S. Earl Du Bois, pastor of the Church of the strangers, will preach the dedicatory sermon at 11:15 A fraternal service will be held at 1 o'clock In the afternoon, Presbyterians of other churches, and Methodists having been Invited to attend. Bishop Frank W. Warns, who will speak at Taylor Street Methodist Church tonight, is touring the Pacltlc Coast in the interest of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A debt of 1170,000 rested upon the society last year, and a special effort Is being made to raise this sum before the missionaries, who attended the General Conference at Minneapolis, have returned to their home field. Bishop Warna will be here until Tues day, and will meet the Methodist min isters and some of the laymen of Port land at luncheon Tuesday. He has been at Seattle and will visit San Francisco and Los Angeles. -e Bishop Richard J. Cooke, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has se cured a - residence on Willamette Heights. Last Friday night he was given a reception at Taylor Street Methodist Church, at which a large number of the ministers and their wives were present. e "e Dr. Luther R. Dyott, of the -First Congregational Church, will take his vacation In August, either at Rhodo dendron or at the seashore, pr. J. Lee Mitchell, of Attleboro. Mass., will fill the pulpit on August 4 and 11, and Dr. J. K. Greene, of Constantinople, Turkey, on August 18. Dr. Greene has spent 30 years in that country and is home on a furlough. Dr. E. I House, of Spokane, former ly pastor of the First Congregational Church here, will occupy the pulpit on August 25. e e - E. Nelson Allen, pastor of the Haw thorne Park Presbyterian Church, will spend August at Bayocean, taking with him a tent camping utensils, fire arms and fishing tackle. During his absence there will be no Sunday night preaching service, only the Sunday morning service and the Sunday school. , . e The Christian Endeavor Society of the First United Presbyterian Church had an outing at Mount Tabor Park last night. The Ladles' Aid Society of the church held its meeting Friday at the City Park, each member taking a basket lunch. ' Work has been resumed upon the new Methodist Episcopal Church- at Hood River, and it is Hoped to have it completed within a few weeks. It has a seating capacity of between 500 and 600. Dr. W. B. loung, brother of Dr. Benjamin Toung, is the pastor. Dr. A. N. Fisher, of the Method'ist Episcopal Church, who is here from Pasadena spending the Summer, will speak at Bay Center and Ocean Park, August 4, and at South Bend, Au gust 11. Dr. Fisher is endeavoring to nave the tithinc system adopted by members of the Methodist Church. He is the official representatives of this cause in the Southern California Conference. e The Devil In Exile; How Long, When. Where, Why?" will be the sub ject of the sermon at the large tent at Thirteenth and Morrison streets, next Thursday night. Elders J. J. Nethery and Milton H. St. John, Sev enth Day Adventlst ministers, are con ducting the meetings. Tonight the subject is. "Joseph, Prime Minister of Egypt." Monday night it will be, "The End of the World"; Tuesday, "Christ's Return; When and How"; Wednesday, "The Battle of Armageddon"; Friday, "Signs in the Heavens," and Saturday, "The Meaning of Earthquakes and Cy clones." The sermons tonight and Thursday night will be illustrated. Evangelistic efforts are being put forth by the Adventlsts in Seattle, Chicago, and other large cities of the country this Summer. Elder Luther Warren Is conducting the Seattle meet ing. e e e A movement Is on foot to build a new Methodist Episcopal Church at Ocean Fark. The pastor of the church, C. H. Cowdy, and the district superin tendent. Dr. S. S. Sulllger, have the subject under consideration. INDIANS TO GET BENEFIT Sanitarium Near Lewiston Will Cost Close to $250,0q0. LEWISTON, Idaho, July 27. (Spe cial.) The expenditure of 1250,000 on an Indian, sanitarium near Lewiston by the Federal Government has been promised and work is to be commenced in the near future. The information . was given out today through the Gov ernment agents, Theodore Sharp, super intends of Nez Perce. Indian affairs. and Dr. J. N. Alley, surgeon of the sanitarium. The new sanitarium, according to Dlans. will be the largest and most distinctive of its kind in the world and will" be large enough to accomo date all the Indian tribes now in this country. Special attention Is to be given tubercular cases among the Indians. Extensive equipment is to be Installed and modern operating rooms will be furnished. . .