INCLUDING A COMPLETE PROGRAM FOR 3Ktatauia raiL A PAGEANT OF tn iLtait TRANSPORTATION !Irh'twatinu HAYWARD FIELD EUGENE OREGON August 18-19-20 at 8:oo P. M. Augutit RI ani nfl, 19L Price 25C crrail to Rail Celebration A brief statement of the reasons for holding some greatlyto be desired achievement. As this Trail to Rail Celebration may be helpful in thought was given to the form into which such a enabling you to more fully appreciate the import- celebration should be cast and the nature and ance and the significance of the occasion. spirit that should be given it there was a crystal- From the gorge of the Columbia River south lization upon the idea of giving expression in to the northern boundary of California the Cas- pageantry form to the story of the development cade Mountains divide the eastern and western of transportation in the Oregon Country.Co- portions of Oregon so completely that on their incident with this came the realization that the western slopes the lofty Douglas firs point their trails of the Cascades were giving away for the spires skyward from masses of luxuriant verdant first time to the rail, hence the name TRAIL TO undergrowth while on the east the bodies of the RAIL, and as the first immigrant train to make stately yellow pines glisten in the sunlight from its way into Western Oregon anywhere near the the earth line upward.These regions so effect- route of the new railroad came in 1846, the sub- ively separated by nature have never been joined head '46 to '26. by a railroad line at any point between their Judged by the development made in transpor- northern and southern boundaries.Because of tation between the two scenes it is a long trail this lack of means of communication both sections from the first straining oxen on the summit of of the state have been retarded in their develop- the Cascades to the two steel rails reflecting the ment, and in many respects have developed as sunlight by the shores of the beautiful Odell independently of each other as have their re- Lake. Yet so swiftly and dramatic have been the spective forests. changes that many still live who came into the state over these old historic trails.How fitting, From the days when the first homeseekers left therefore, that they and their descendants should their dim trails across the lavas and through the turn back the pages of time and present to you forests of these mountains, the people of Oregon the Pioneer Parade depicting the life, the indus- have longed for better routes of travel across tries, the pastimes and the hardships of those of them.For years they have dreamed of the day our race who came first to make this a land of when a railroad would be constructed across them homes. somewhere in their central portion.And now As a counterpoise to this, the industrial parade Domes the Southern Pacific Company to make that is to make vivid our present industrial and com- dream come true with its new Cascade Line of the mercial status.By comparison of the two it is Shasta Route.This line has been constructed hoped that some glimpse may be caught of the from Black Butte, in Northern California, north great era of development into which Oregon and to Klamath Falls,Oregon, and thence north- the Pacific Northwest is now entering. westerly over the Cascade Mountains to join the Further emphasizing the effects on the de- company's old line at Eugene, Oregon. velopment of our state by improvement in meth- In the construction of this road the Southern ods of transportation the beautiful pageant of Pacific has had three things in mind. They were: "KLATAWA" has been specially written and pre- the provision of an additional and better north pared for production for your entertainment. and south line between the points above men- There is no more dramatic episode in the history tioned, the provision for a railroad through the of the world than that of the development of trans- central portion of the Cascade Mountains tapping portation in the Oregon Country in the past seven- a large undeveloped country and great tracts of ty-five years.The changing scenes which its de- virgin timber and furnishing direct railroad con- velopment has brought are periods to which we nection between two portions of the state here- may well pause to look backward in order that tofore separated, and the ultimate continuation of we may gain a fuller appreciation of our present the line southeasterly from Klamath Falls to a position and a greater vision of our future.In junction with the Central Pacific in Nevada, thus "KLATAWA" this story is told in dramatic form providing Oregon with a new transcontinental amid delightful nad colorful settings accompanied railroad. by appropriate and beautiful music. Work on this line was first begun in 1909 but It will be noticed that the entire program of this construction was stopped by litigation hav- the celebration is built around the subject of ing to do with the unmerging of certain railroad transportation and historical events in which it combinations, and the war.It was only possible has played a part, touched always with an effort for the railroad companies interested in the pro- on our part to convey to you the expression of ject to again take up the work after the passage our unbounded hope in the future development of of the Transportation Act of 1920 which granted our state.The celebration is not the result of the theInterstateCommerce Commissioncertain thoughts of one man or of any group of men. powers by reason of the exercise of which permis- But it is the result of a spontaneous effort on the sion for the completion of the work was given in part of the People of Eugene, in co-operation 1923.During the period of this long delay many with the balance of the state to give appropriate investments which were made at the time of the expression to a great joy; to fittingly recognize beginning of construction in anticipation of its the completion of a great undertaking; and to completion have proved unprofitable, or lost en- furnish some tangible evidence of their appre- tirely.Old men who had planned on seeing bene- ciation to those who by the investment of their ficial results to them following its completion capital have made this railroad line a reality. have crossed another great divide, and young men Several thousand people have assisted directly who staked their business futures on community in the preparation of this celebration and with- development which they had expected to result out such splendid team work the task would have therefrom, have grown to middle age waiting for been impossible.From the efforts put forward this occasion. by our people to make this celebration a success When it was realized that the road was actually we are reassured that the feeling of community to be completed, it was but natural that we should interest developed around the camp fires along follow the age old custom of all peoples of hold- the old trails will not be lost amid the changing ing a celebration over the accomplishment of scenes of a new oredr of things.L. L. R. EUGENE WELCOMES THE WORLD Cfrail to Rail Celebration The citizens and business interests of Eugene welcome the opportunity of entertaining the thou- sands of guests who are with us today to celebrate the completion of the Southern Pacific Cascade line from Kiamath Falls to Eugene and the removal of the trans-mountain barrier to transportation which has heretofore separated Eastern and Western Oregon.Again, a most cordial welcome. Jos. H. KOKE E. U. LEE A. A. ROGERS Pres. Trail to Rail Ass'n, Inc. Mayor City of Eugene Pres. Chamber of Commerce SYNOPSIS OF PROGRAM Wednesday, August 18Lane County Day 3:30 P. M.Arrival of Susanna, Belle of the Trail and her retinue.See page 25. 4:30 P. M.Reception to Queen Susanna and her maids.See page 25. 8:00 P. M.Crowning of Queen Susanna at Hayward Field.See page 25. 8:00 P. M."Klatawa," Historical Pageant at Hayward Field. See page 4. Thursday, August 1 9Pioneer Day 8:00 A. M.Arrival of trains and greeting of visiting delegations by Radiator hospitality committees. 10:30 A. M.Pioneer Parade.See page 18. 12:00 M.Pioneer Barbecue and Reception.See page 20. 2:00 P. M.Official opening of Rail Head.See page 24. 2:00 P. M.Whisker Contest.See page 23. 2:00 P. M.Public Dances.See page 23. 2:30 P. M.Drum Corps Competition.See page 23. 2:30 P. M.Band Concerts at Rail Head. 2:30 P. M.Costuine Contest.See page 22. 5:00 P. M.Air Circus.See page 22. 8:00 P. M."Klatawa," Historical Pageant at Hayward Field. See page 4. 8:00 P. M.Triumphal Entry of Queen Susanna at Pageant. 8:00 P. M.Night Shift at Rail Head. 8:30 P. M.Public Dances.See page 23. Friday, August 20Oregon Day 8:00 to 10:30 A. M.Arrival of special trains from North, South, West and East annd greeting of visiting delegations by Radiator hospitality committees. 10:00 A. M.Band Concerts on the Streets. 11:00 A. M.Civic and Industrial Parade.See page 20. 2:00 P. M.Inaugural Ceremonies of Cascade Route.See page 22. 2:00 P.