White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-09
DEDICATION OF CAVE
SET FOR EARLY AUGUST

The dedication ceremonies at Leh-
man cave have been postponed until
the first week in August. due to the
fact that George Wharton James
could not be present at the time orig
inally fixed for the great ceremonies
and celebration.
The presence of Dr. James, the
noted author, who is now engaged in
writing a book on Nevada, in which
he will devote attention and space
to the wonders of Lehman cave, is
naturally regarded as of immport-
ance to warrant the postponement of
the ceremonies.
The exact date for the event has
not yet been announced, but as soon
as the day most convenient for the
eminent writer has been decided on
due notice will be given to the public.
Since the definite announcement
has been made that the ceremonies
will take place during the first week
in August 1t is safe to say that all
who are in any way interested in the
development and future growth of
Nevada will keep all dates open dur
ing that week in order that no other
matter may interfere with their at
tendance.
According to present plans the pro-
gram as originally outlined will be
carried out and the trip through the
cave will start at 1 a. m. the day of
the celebration. No charge will be
made for candles or guides to conduct
the first party through what is said to
be perhaps the most wonderful cave
in the world. All who have visited
Lehman cave agree that in scenic
beauty II far excels the Mammoth
cave of Kentucky and as to size none
can tell, for the reason that Lehman
cave has never been explored to 9
degree sufficient to determine its size.
The Mammoth cave of Kentucky
has long been a point of Interest in
the United States and its fame is
worldwide Right at the door of
the residents of White Pine county
lies perhaps a greater attraction,
which is known 10 but comparatively
few.
Since the wonder spot In Nevada
has been set aside as a national park
through the efforts of G.. G. Boak of
Tonopah, who was first to call the
attention of the government officials
10 the matter, 1t has received some
publicity. but by no means the
amount IL is entitled to.
The development of the cave holds
out possibilities to Nevada so far
reaching that they are beyond com.
prehension. II would not only mean
bringing to this section tourists from
all parts of the United States. but
when visitors from London and Paris
reach New York they will not return
to their homes without first making
trip to Nevada IL the wonders pro-
sented by the great cave, with its
mouth opening in White Pine county.
are brought to their attention.
Nevada would not occupy the i'm
portant position she holds in the ma
tion today IL her great mines had not
been developed and her vast stores
of mineral wealth opened to the mar
kets of the world. Her mining as
we'll as her agricultural and other
possibilities will never be known
until attention is attracted to them,
and this can best be done by bringing
people right on the soil. In this the
development and advertising of Leh-
man cave Is perhaps the most effect
I've method that can be employed.
II the proper interest Is shown
much government aid can be pro-
cured. but that is a matter which
requires effort. because nothing or
consequence was ever accomplished
without effort.
II is safe to say that all public
spirited citizens will at least make
every effort to be present at the ded-
ication ceremonies the first week In
August, because by their presence
alone they will add much to the
movement, and a trip through the
wonderland will more than repay any
who may attend the celebration.