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Conclusion. Mythology is only the dream of history. While the Bridge of the Gods has not been proved to be more than a pretty legend taken by the white man from Indian folk lore, there may some time be unearthed further evidence that such a bridge across the Columbia did exist. But from evidence thus far produced Professor Williams is of the opinion that **lt is possible that Indians may have crossed the Columbia by means of boulders and other larger rock masses at the site of the Cascade rapids, and that this may have given rise to the tradition of a natural bridge that spanned the river.**

Congressmen from Oregon. The following is a list of congressional delegates and representatives chosen from Oregon since January 6, 1 849:

Delegates, Samuel R. Thurston, January 6, 1849April 9. 1 85 I; Joseph Lane, June 2, 185 1 -February 1 4. 1 859.

Representatives. Lafayette Grover, February 15, 1859-March 3. 1859; Lansing Stout. March 4, 1859-March 3. 1861; George K. Shiel. March 4. 1861-March 3, 1863; { John R. McBride, March 4, 1863-March 3. 1865; J. H. D.! Henderson, March 4, 1865 -March 3. 1867; Rufus Mailory, March 4, 1867-March 3, 1869; Joseph S. Smith. March 4. i 1869-March 3, 1871; j ames H. Slater, March 4, 1871- j March 3. 1873; Joseph G. Wilson', March 4, 1873; James W. Nesmith. March 4, 1873-March 3. 1875; George A. LaDow', March 4, 1875; Lafayette Lane, October 25, 1875March 31, 1877; Richard Williams. March 4. 1877March 3. 1879; John Whkcaker, March 4. 1879March 3, 1881; M. C. George, March 4. i 68 1 -March

3, 1885; Binger Herman, March 4. 1885-March 3. 1893; Binder I lertiian. March 4, 1893-March 3. 1897; W. R. Ellis, March 4, 180 3-March 3, 1899; Thomas H. 1 ongiie, March

4, 1897-March 3, 1905; Malcolm A. Moody, March 4, 1899-March 3, 1903; Bi nger Herman, March 4. 1 903-March 3, 1907; J. N. Williamson, March 4. 1 903-March 3. 1907;

iDied before qualifying.