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PAT3E POTTO MEDFOKT) MATL TRTBTJN"E, MEDFORD. OREGON'. TTTFSi. Few Crater Lake Visitors Know Interesting History Of Sculptured Rock Lady After 91 yew the La4y of the Woodi remains enveloped In mystery, lew of the thousand! who view It every week knowing the origin or the beginning of this woman sculptured In itone In Crater Lake national park. Poenu, letter and newspaper article! have been written over the years bout the mystic Lady of the Woods, the Impressions made upon th" viewers being aa varied as the park visitors are numerous. Clippings and letters are still being received by the sculptor, The story behind the Lmoy of thei Woods was told 13 years ago In a lit tle pamphlet by William Oladatone Steel, now deceased, who la known as the "father of Crater lake." Doctor Was Hculptor The sculptor was Dr. Earl RuAboll Bush, now associate medical director of the Western 6c Southern Life In- aurance company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Back In 1S17 Dr. Bush was surgeon at Crater Lake national park when the U. 8. engineers were constructing a system of roads. The doctor visited tbe various camps In the park to take care of the men'a health. "In doing ao," Mr. Steel wrote In his pamphlet, "he conceived a deep seated love for the lake and Its en virons. Being a lover of nature and having by reason of training and de velopment a deep Interest in natural laws, he found thla virgin country a great Inspiration and food for much thought, The profound Impression made upon him by the wilderness in creased until after the season was well advanced the desire came to put Into definite form some of the emotions that had been aroused first Attempt Seeking to portray the fecundity of a wilderness, which, though to the casual observer may seem quiet, elusive and unvarying, la nevertheless teeming with millions of different forms of life, he finally decided to attempt the sculpture of a figure In atone. Although he had never at tempted modeling or sculpturing In any form It so happened that his In spiration could best be portrayed by the human figure, with which as doctor ha was well acquainted. Wan dering at random through the forest he finally found a rock that Veraoo to fit his purpose. He then called on William Ivy, the government black smith, who wot an expert In hand ling steel, and persuaded him to make a set of sculpturing chisels. "The season waa well spent and it was October 4 before he actually com menced his work. Anxious to com plete as much of It as possible he labored continuously each day, with out model or drawing, until compell ed to stop by the necessity of break ing camp on October 19. Further de lay In the face of the coming winter waa unaafe. "Although unfinished, the doctor's work nevertheless carries with It thr great Inspiration which must have been his, and which was the force that made successful a difficult task with which he was entirely unac quainted. While he sought to portray sleeping life, natural beauty and peaoeul solitude in the scluptured figure of the most beautiful of God's oreatures, he succeeded In portraying numerous other motives which have occurred to Individuals who have vis ited the spot. Unknowingly thta fig ure In stone has been given some of the grace of the Sleeping Ariadne, the sleeping beauty of the days of Caes ar Augustus. All who look upon thta tribute to the forest linger to admire, and leave with thoughts of gratitude to the silent, ever-present power that directs the human mind In myster ious ways. As the years Tow silently ; by It will grow In the public estima tion, perhaps become a shrine. How happy the man must be who can pass down to the ages an Inspiration like thla. uplifting and sublime, stimula ting others to attempt In turn an expression of unborn though to." FORESTRY CLASS IS ORGANIZED BY HAYFORK. Cal. (8pl) A forestry class has been organised at Camp Peanut here for members of the 2 10th CCC company. The hoys, all from the east, are ahowntng great Interest. The claas had to be limited to 96 owing to Inability to hand to Instruction of a larger number. The boy have learned . much of the tremendous teak of forest con servation since coming west where they have been engaged In fighting such enemies of the trees as fire dlfaaes and Injurious Inaects. Officers of the class Include Joe Purcfll, president; Louis Lodlco, vice president: Steve Ondek. secretary: Raymond MeAlarney treasurer; ser geant at arms. Jack McLaughlin, Robert Irwin and Pat McAuley. The claaa Is instructed by Karl Keesan. one of the leaders in ths camp, and Is aupervliwd by Kduca tlonal Adviser Jack H. Vincent. The army personnel and D. A. foreman are cooperating In every ey pos sible. Arrant?emnts are being mad for a field trip lo Eureka to vj the Redwood trees tn that vicinity Those registered for the claaa in clude Hugo Plpke, Joe Puree 11. Jack MrLaughlln. Bill Neablhal, John Erlckaon. George Smith, John Mar shall. William KldOr. John Quirk. Louts Lodlco. Jerry Jnrkunn, Paul Bohrffter, Charlen Yaccarlno. Put Mc Auley, Leonard Fischer. Raymond Mc Alamry, John Irwin. Edgar Dollard. Wlllfma Oortir. Harry Hnmith, Fmt AdronxwlcB, Alfred Chlatar. Walter Kaczocha and "Flanh" Mason. Time Realty Hoes Yy CINCINNATI. O- (UPI Time lit erally and figuratively 'flew" when Auguat Tody. 03. negro, allowed a "friend" to drape his arm around his should vr. Tli time Cody's 925 watch went from his vest pocket Into the 1-ptr r ,u' v:- man's Overal! Use MaU Trunin Want Ada. Among thote In whom the Lady ol the Woods has creuted a definite emotl"rt in Airs. Ira Lumnn (above) of Route 4. Mrs, Luman, who has been writing for seven or eight ji-ars, expressed her Interprctntloii of '.he sculpture In a poem. The poem fol lows: The Lady of the Woods (3 rea t Mazama, mighty mountain, Proud and snow-capped monarrn . tall, Looked across the lessor mountains, Heard the soaring eagles' call. Royal robes of pine and hemlock, Decked with laurel, oak and fir, Dwelling place of nymph and dryad Red men worshlpt from afar. Ventured not too near the fastness Where the Sacred Beings dwelt, Looked with awe upon Mazama, Looked with awe, and humbly knelt. "Mong the nymphs was one so lovily All the creatures of the wild Watched with wonder unabated. Knew her aa the Goddess-Child. Small and graceful, full of laughter Knew her power, and loved It well, Saw the love of Rogue-the-Falr god. Loved him, too, but would not toll; Hoard him plead, and coldly ans wered, Laughed, and cooly turned away; "Yea, my Rogue," her heart made answer, "Yea, my love, but not today." Vain and selfish In her beauty. Heeded not his wooing song. Nor his plea for her surrender. Mocking at his love so strong. Rogue, the favored of the high gocmi Angry they to see him spurned, Oreat the vengeance of the high oni. High, and higher, anger burned; Yearned they to destroy the beauty Of that lofty mountain home, Longed to hush the careless laughter Of the goddess, Heart-of-Stone. Now within Mar.ma's caverns Livid fires and gaaaes rolled Forcing high a lava fountain. Molten terror, uncontrolled: Swelled and burst In wild upheaval. Rocked the far Pacific shore. Thundered thru thta land primeval, And Mnrama was no more. Where It stood In guardian splendor Yawned a crater, wide and deep; Qone. the forest, gone, Ita creature. Desolate the ruins sleep; Sleep till Manltou In mercy Clothes once more the mlffhtv steeps With the beauty of the pine trees. With the waterfall that leaps. Green the forest, gone the dryads. Are they now the bright eyed d sypplng softly thru Ita shadows. Thru Ita meadowa without fr-' And the crater of Mazama . Is a chalice, deep and clear. With the blue of magic waters, Can it be the goddeaa tearn? Where Is she mho caused thla In that world of long ago, FIRST SHOULD Q COME YOUR f HEALTH o plan to ipend your vacation at RICHARDSON SPRINGS la the mountain, nen CKice, BuHel County, Northern California J You Will Find E-.rr Vacation Altrtctioni Every Comfort and, without a.tra coat, tht Famous Health-Building Mineral Waters If you have your health. Ieep it. If you've loit it, regain it. Th, Spring, can do wonder, for you. Caused It by her careless flaunting Of a heart with love aglow; Tea, they found her when they flung her. Where they willed that she should tay. Where they flung her tn their anger You may aee her to this day, Clinging, melting In ft boulder, Tragi 0 figure of regret, stony head on stony shoulder, Paying still that ancient debt. Limbs that once ao soft and rosy, Of the stone they are a part; Near the source of Rogue, the River, Chained the goddess, Stony Heart. There the chipmunk, playful fairy. Lingers, watting for her call; But, tho woodland dwellers tarry,' Still the apell holds her In thrall. Has atonement won her pardon? Are her dreams allowed to stray To the lovely mountain garden Of that distant, far off day? Tourists atop and gexe In wonder, Will the gods e'er let her wake? Lad y-of-the-Woods, they call her, On the path to Crater Lake. (Copyright, 1938) BILL BACKED BY E PORTLAND, On. (Spl) Charges that the Antl'Llquor leagrie'a atate wide Initiative bill, If passed, will close practically every atate llqucr store and agency January 1, and bankrupt Oregon's state relief sys tem were made by the Law and Tem perance League of Oregon in Ite of ficial arguments filed today with the secretary of atate for the Voter' Pamphlet. In addition, the atate liquor com mission and private cltlzena allJr.1 will be made liable for damages done by others wholly outside their control, and will again be a "Jail offense to give a friend even a glass of home made wine, or for any rets.11 establishment to sell bottled beer,' declares the antl-prohl group. "Slyly written section S of the Antl Liquor league's bill wrecks the state store system," said Fred Vin cent, state director for the Law :.nd Temperance league. "Section 5 arbi trarily prohibit, the state liquor com mission from operstlng a state sture within a half mile wide circle sur rounding every kind of 'school or church.' This vicious circle would close every downtown state liquor store In Portland and make opera tions Impossible In smaller towns. "Closure of state stores and the taverns would bankrupt Oregon's re lief system because 81 percent of relief a total Income Is supplied by the liquor commission for old age assistance, care of our blind folks and crippled children, and general relief work throughout Oregon. To June 30, the commission has alio, cated to these humanitarian pur poses and to cities and counties a total of 18,376,175.68. The Antl Liquor league's bill would wreck these revenues and turn the money back to bootleg rlrn The bill makes absolutely no pro vision to replace the millions it would destroy, but limits Itself to Its own Interests by setting, up 4 percent gross of state liquor revenues for compulsory expenditure on prohibi tion propaganda and employment cf experts.' Under present conditions. this would amount to over $1,000 a day." , Bridge Main. ROCHESTER. N. Y. (UP) Bridge playing, according to Ely Culbertson. Is a depression pasUme." During a depression, the expert said, "people have more time to play bridge, and they find It less expensive than other nmusrmenta." Few Indian, In Pennsylvania HARRISBURO, Pa. I UP) Only about aoo Indians now arc living on Pennsylvanla'a one remaining reser vation In Warren county. About half of them are "drifters." They perform In circuses, art In ' Wild Westerns." or go on periodical medicine-selling tours. funds Invested by September tenth will partid pate in the tioxt January dividend from Sep tember first. Your aavingi are protected by firat mortgage1, principally on homes, and are insured up to $5,000 by the Federal Saving! and Loan Insur ance Corporation. Jackson County Federal Savings & Loan Assn. 126 East Main St. Charterer! and unertlied tit AT G. PASS The forty-sixth annual reunion of the Southern Oregon Soldiers' and Sailors' association waa held In River side park at Orants Pass, August IB Officers present were Colonel Com mander Slrenua Vroman, Oold Hill; Major Commander J. C. Woods, Cen tral Point; and Lieutenant Colonel Commander Mary K. Bobbins of Orants Paas. In the absence of the adjutant, Anna W. Harmon of Orants Pass acted In that capacity. During the day 73 registered, of whom two were Civil war veterans, two United Spanish War veterans, one World War veteran, 87 members of the Woman's Relief Corps, 33 mem hers of the Daughters of Union Vet erans of the Civil War, all members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil war, and other friends. An honored guest waa Dr. W. E. Buch t.nan, department commander of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, of Eugene, who gave a very Interesting talk immediately follow lng the bountiful dinner served at noon. About 100 members and friends gathered about the dinner table, and at that time Melvln and Ray Neoly favored with two song. Officers elected for the ensuuig year were: Comrade Slrenua Vromr.ii, colonel commander; Comrade J. C Woods, major commander: Mrs. Madge Dorman, lieutenant colonel command er, and Rev. H. S. Reich a rd. chap lain; E. A. Pelletler of Oold Hill was chosen as adjutant. It was decided to hold the 1939 meeting at Gold Hill. An Important decision of the asso ciation waa that all honorably dis charged soldiers and snllora of the United States and their suixlllnr.M are entitled to become members of the association, which was organized by members of the Grand Army or the Republic and has been carried on by the O.A.R. and ite affiliated orders, and the secretary was in structed to notlfV the wooer nfflcnr of the various organization of that decision. An Interesting program waa given at 3:30, which began with singing led by Mrs. Viola Wilken and Mrs. Elizabeth Megargel, with Mrs. Mar Jorle Bonney at the piano, followed by the salute to the fla. w. n H.r. mon, commander of the local camp sons of Union Veterans extended a welcome and announced that tne beautiful gladioli which they had provided were to be given to the gupata. Comrades Vroman and Woods had attended the Oettysburg reunion, and Mrs. Fidelia Woods, who went as nor husband's escort, gave a very Inter esting account Of thrlr trtn anrf nt her Gettysburg Impressions. rouowing are the resolutions adopted; "Whereas, In thla dav when thitm Is a marked feeling of unrest within our nation, caused by the alleged Inroads of philosophic of govern ment foreign to, and Incompatible with, our cherished form of govern ment, there la a crvinir nnrt fnr am phatlc re-dedlcatlon to the principles which have preserved thla nation: and wnereaa. this association stands for the ht cheat tvne nf ctti bought and paid for with the sacri ficial devotion of heroic men and women; 'Therefore, be It resolved, that. call upon our membership to renew their devotion to the highest Inter ests of our beloved country, lending their Influence by word and life to tne nurture of those nrlncinles em. bodied In our flag and our national constitution: and Be It further resolved, that we express our sincere appreciation to the committee In charge, from Gen eral Logan Woman's Relief Corps Mo 25, and Julia Dent Clrant Tent No. 10. Daughters of Union Veterans of the civil War. and James Holman Camp No. 10. Sons of Union Veterans Of the Civil War. for their ornr-lmi. and abundant hospitality during this our 4th annual reunion: to the Orants Pass Daily Courier for the publicity given: to all who took part In the program, and especially to Dr. P. L. Wemett for his splendid patri otic address." the tnlted Mate, OoiernmcMt 4 4 4 v 5 -4' Jri 1 ' V & .rx . POETRY OF NAME PLUS POETRY OF MOTION Uln-sprayed Court of the Moon to be found on Treasure Island, San Golden Gate International exposition. Beyond the fountain looms First Negro lown. EATONVILLE, Pla. (TP) Inves tigatora of the Federal Writers' proj ect of Florida report that they have substantiated thla Orange county hamlet's claim that It was the firat Incorporated town for negroes in the United States. Eatonville. located a short distance northwest of Orlando, If HOUSE paint CtOSS VVHI1I hr Winter Is Cominq! li V? L MM4 Repaint, He roof. Now! i:9rj - Save UP io 35fo with t ;pDS PAI11NITS t i .' !x Roof I feSrft ! Coating I ; Lf7lU0 -- Cover, ai well, lasta Is a iinlStOft A lon' ,nd Pi the pro- i If r TlgP 1 ' ' "J'" up to'40S more! g sr 1" '' 1 Just one coat scale and S jy Ul"!1 waterproofa leaky roofil t I Save 011 ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES I I 111 Weatherproof Wire Ml ITTf M1E $1 1 1 1 " "" ff! - 1 .7SWKm&i&l 3tJ - ' irm,ui"-l a -Mian -m received Its charter of Incorporation in 1883. Forgot "Tails" Side WABASH, ind.-(AP) Police are seeking a lazy counterfeiter who made bogus nickels with an Indian iid on one side and nothing on the other. Super you want the best-looking house oupcr nouse I'aint. it gives a beautiful, long-lasting finish that will retain its beauty in any climate. Tests prove it is un excelled in durability, hiding power and coverage. There is no finer house paint on the market today! Coverall House Paint . . . One of the best low priced paints on the market! Coverall House Paint is easy to apply and forms a smooth, glossy film that retains Its beauty and color. Often outlasts even $2.2 j per gallon paints! Weatherproof Wire flame aa Powr Co'a. A .uw. Und. LsM No. 8 t.JJU pr 100 ft. Duplex Receptacle Bxtra-hf avy bakrlltt .- J Underwrite Hated. 0C Toggle Switch Durable. lon laAtlng baXellte. nnd. Llstey). Soldering Iron ao watt. Removable copper tip. save! 15c W&$$ 1.10 lili u combined In above feu. Francisco Bay site of the 1939 400 - foot Tower of the Sun. Patriotic Square BERKELEY, Cal. (UP) The city council has decided to rename one of the city's squares "Constitutional Place" In honor of the sesqulcen tennial anniversary of the American constitution. One (fall Trlbuna want Ada. JSUaQaakaVafeHL&Baal Mouse Paint on your street use Wards mm Finest quality asphalt roofing, non-fading color. Roll covers 100 square feet. mm mm I 90 lb. Slate Surface M ' l mm 1 WMm 3S LB. RCOf'INO 100 ,q. ft. In roll. Roll IS LB. ROOFINQ. mlra ur tace. 100 ,q. ft. In roll. Roll M t.R. ROOFtNO. Carrlea rndernrllern Label. Roll 85 LB. ROOF1NO Mlra anrface. Roll Sl PERaLATF. ROOt ISO. Foreat freen or tile red. Roll DIAMOND POINT ROUFINO lo q. ft. In roll. Roll mm Bi t I! PI ASTFR 38 In. aide 30 lb. to roll. RFt). ROSIN aHF.THID. "no ft. to roll. Roll Adventist Official To Tell Conditions Observed In Europe R. L. Rudy of Washington. D. C. secretary of the central European division of the Seventh Day Adven tist church, will speak at a special meeting of the local .church tonight, starting at 7:46 o'clock. Rev. Rudy haa spent the past It years In close touch with European affairs, his district Including Czecho slovakia. Poland, Germany and other countries which loom large In news of the day abroad. He recently re turned from Europe and his talk tonight will give Interesting high lights on present political, economic and church conditions there. The address will be enhanced by ate re -optical pictures. Announcement of the special meeting to hear Rev. Rudy waa made by Rev. V. C. Becroft, who arrived August 11 from the Tabernacle church In Portland to assume the pastorate here made vacant by trans fer of Rev. Adolph Johnson to Grants Pass. ' Horned Toad Wanted PASADENA. Cal. (UP) The cham ber of commerce la In the market for a horned toad with the fleet footed traits of aSeabLVcuit to be Its official entrant In the sixth an nual horned toad derby at Coaling, June 35. 789 f j pr eal. jfgm tn 3 gal. rans 185 per gal. In 5 gal. BOARD MKTIIISO Roll jt.aaJViiyij,. -.v , I1 mrfnee pi 295 i S roll 8 W 1.25 I I 1.60 I 2.10 I I 2.95 B 1 2-95 P i 3.15 ! I 1.55 m ? 1.95 H I 117 SOUTH CENTRAL TELEFH0HE 286
