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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01
SPLENDID EXHIBIT
OF the Handiwork Of Members of Wo
mans Literary Club.

The Arts and Crafts committee. con-
sistin@, Of about 20 of the members of
the Woman's Literary Club. held a
beautiful display "f the products of
their genius in the Aldermen's rooms
at the city building Wednesday after
noon from = until 6 O'Clock. Almost
every thing in the way Of needle and
fancy work was exhibited with artistic
effect. The women are quite proud Of
the work which they, as members Of
the club. have been engaged and this
opportunity was taken to give to the
public some idea of what this depart
ment means to them. This exhibition
was given solely for this purpose and
has no connection with the larger one
for which extensive preparations are
being made and which will take place
some time in December.
In the evening. beginning at 7.45
business meeting was held at which.
of course. only the members of the club
were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

The sum Of 5000. which was 10 bt
appropriated for the purchase of books
for the new library, has been practical
ly realized. Donations received
Wednesday, from a. +. Merrill. Water
willie, Steam Laundry and Mrs. +. X
smith having sweIlcd the amount tc
1873. The spirit shown by the citizens
The committee having the collection
in charge have merely offered the pa
pcrs for signature, without any Other
persuasion. and with the results above
mentioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

The net receipts from the Hobs"n
lecture OF Tuesday night will approxi-
mate 500. BESIDES realizing Il hand
some profit. the students may pride
themselves on giving 10 the citizens an
opportunity to hear the most accoIn-
pliSled lecturer and the most impress
sive ana entertaining lecture which
has fallen to their lot for many years.
this winter, which will leave behind
it the satisfaction which this lecture
las produced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01
Miss Lillian Blanchard of Sidney.

News has come to this city of the
death of Miss Lillian Blanchard, the
daughter of Mrs. Hannah Blanchard of
Sidney. who passed away. Wednes-
day afternoon. at her home on the
eight rod road from the effects Of
typhoid fever with which she has been
iii for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

pal cour, room. Both respondents were
represented hy + ~ Merrill Esq, County
Attorney Cover appearing for the State.
Paradis was discharged. there being no
evidence that he knew of the liquor being
kept for sale or that he had takn any
part in its purchase. Butler was SEN
fenced to pay fine of 500 and costs and
serve 10 days in jail, with an additional
penalty of 20 days in default Of payment
of tine and costs. From this sentence IL.
took an appeal to the December term of
the supreme court Being already in Jail
on a capiIs issued on an Old hd.ctmcnt
no bonds were required
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01
Measles Among Coburn Students.

The students of Coburn are being
singled out by the relentless measles
and six of their number are on the sick
list in consequence. Melvin Wilbur or
Hancock. and Charlotte H. Mower or
their parents. The entire delegation
from North Haven have taken sudden
leave Of their schoolmates. as they
have either been exposed or have al
ready been seized by the malady. They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01
THE BOWLING CONTEST.
The Glenwoods Defeat EmeraIds-
Score. 1908 to 1895.

The series OF games in the bowling tour
namrnt WAS opened. Wednesday, night.
by an exciting game between the Glen
woods and IcmcriGs. The crowd packed
the front of til" hall So dcnScly that some
could hardly SEE tn. rolling balls. III.
bowling WAS tn" best that has b"cn seen
at the alleys yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

formation in regard to the mans
whereabouts. The man is not mentally
responsible for his actions. and ii is
doubtful if he could find his way to
his home alone. He has been given
employment at Il good sized wood pile
and his parents have been notified OF
their sons Whereabouts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

that these premiums will all be paid
two weeks before they are due. while
no other like society in the State has
done so. This fact is especially en-
courag ing to those who are thinking of
giving their exhibitions in the future
years rs it indicates a promising sta
hility on which the institution has been
founded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

Coburn seems to have been favored
with musical talent. this year. At
nose the Coburn orchestra. this VIM
ter. it was decided to begin regular
concert practice as soon as possible.
The orchestra will be composed or
twelve pieces. there being five ac-
complished violin players among them.
This orchestra will furnish much adj
ditional pleasure to the many social
events which may be expected to occur
from time to time during the remain
ing terms. and will be a means of max
ing the SociableS much more popular
among the young people of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

Ono of the queer rents paid to the Eng
fish crown is by the well-known Fouls
family. This family holds forest. and
the rental Of the forest is the delivery OF
a snowfall any day 1t is asked for Al
ways the FOULS family must have q
SNOWFALL ready. 1t is no trouble to them
either. for Ben Wyvis. n mountain OF
great hight. is in the forest. and the top
is always covered with snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

'Nr N"aSal"nskor Electric 60. it is
''.' viii petition III. n.w Legislature
''' authority to organize a corporation
'"lry "n lis business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

YIN carrying a load of coal from
e''s OF q. S. Flood & Co. met
w" an accident. Wednesday, as it
eihs backed INFO dooryard of
uS' on Gold street. The horse at
;, ''7' TO have his own way. with
VII, result that the contents Of the cart
Sfewh about the yard. No dam
NJ INJURIES We're the CONSEQUENCE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

Sixty more laborcrs arriving from
Bangor. this afternoon. were consigned
10 the care of Mr.. Farnham. VINO Will
see that they are busily at work on the
pipe line as soon as they have found
their places. a part Of the men Will
work in East Nassalboro and the rest
of them in Watcrvillc. If the weather
continues as promising. as it has been
thus far. this fall, the pipe will be all
laid before we are aware of it. The
few inches of snow is very fortunate
and q foot more would be welcome as
the ., incipal difficulty now is the rapid
Roadway which the frost is making.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

'''N would naturally be expected
"'''N II fair level, as holiday
'''N "iI'"ach. but here in Redington
NH ''' you read Of low prices and
'"'~''ii'S that should make this store
''''' 81 4 resort for presents than ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

Arm !iiahri lar'l III company with
} \ >''rt v,It to Augusta on bust
t'>> WrdirSdpy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

one. They had plenty Of meat and
pi,ntv If fun. their only regret being
that they were limited 10 the month of
November
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

The hearing on the search warrants
against |. o. Butler and Henry Paradis.
who were arrested. Tuesday foi enoon.
was held that afternoon, at the munich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

;. o'et group of sportsmen consist
On, fercS Grant. Stephen Eldridge
=. ". Reynolds, returned from
lake. Wednesday, after an alb
c,a IN that locality of five days. Mr..
A' shot two deer and Mr. Eldridpe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

y lfnkhtm's little store on Silver
Nn''t n hlg IN rrSiIlts Of .'cut prices
"'' Al TIL goods in the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

thursday night is the date set for the
''NN'''ail game between the Fairfield
''' ""t the Colby Varsity at the col
gymnasium. This will prove a
- II 'aSt game AMI those interested
~ 'niS form Of sport will show excel
'e''' JUDGMENT if they attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

N'rs. Joseph Butler and her daughter
''''el' went to Bangor. Thursday, to
,'-'S rev days visiting friends. Mrs.
VIII attend the meeting of the
'''eS Auxiliary of the American
.''''herh"od of Locomotive Engineers
ne held il Bangor. TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

"S'ar ". Carroll 4 prosperous farm
'nd butcher Of the River road, start
VI Tor S"lon, Wednesday. after IA drove
oi sh.,l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

=. \. Leighton Of tn, farm Of Hath
a. N 4 ~. Went to i;ustrn, Wcdnes-
d@y, "a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01
WATERVILLE.

rhi.ir5 ]. McCdnu went to Portland,
wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01
SKOWHEGAN.

Rev. Daniel Onstott went to Watervilic.
Wednesday. and ieCturcd in the evening
at the Methodist church on "Architccts
Of Destiny
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01
AT THE LIBRARY.
The New Card Catalogue Is Causing
Temporary Inconvenience.

There have been some expressions of
discomfort raising from some patrons
of the public library owing to their in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

ore drank stood before Judge Shaw.
Wednesday morning and was commit
ted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

Burton cross Of Augusta. was il
Naierrill", Wednesday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01
Special Values
in Waists

Scotch flannel. albatross and
nuns yelling waists were SI.vS to
9S-75 now Sl.25 to $500.
lot OF wool. cheviot and sateen
waists former prices from SI.5o to
SI.OS at .eSc
lot black silk waists in louisine
peau dc Sole and taffeta were $50
to $1,000 now SlnS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-01

are: Leon Il. Stone. Roderick T.. ellis
Leon Whitmore and Almon Cooper.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03

1t has been found necessary to again
raise the casing in the city well on
College hill for the purpose of removing
s. feet which was not lifted in the frs,
instance. The thirty.three feet of water
standing above the end of the casing
was found insufficient to supply. and
was soon lowered to the cylinder. hence
the repeated delay. which promises to
be short.
The Erdeavor Society of the Church
Of Christ held their semi annual election
last Friday, July 2oth. at which the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Lawrence
Schiller. president: Mrs. Rains. vice.
president Perry Schiller. secretary and
treasurer. The society will run a lem.
onade and ice cream stand August 10Th.
They expect a hearty patronage.
Miss Clara Hurlbut. sister of Mrs. F.
N. Clark, who returned recently from
Alaska and Puget Sound points. left
Monday for her home at Goshen. Con.
necticut. On her return she will visit
Yellowstone Park. Denver. Colorado
Springs. and the st. Louis Worlds Fair.
Mrs. W.K. Kennedy. wife of the Judge
of our municipal court. took the North
Coast limited this morning for Long
Beach. to join her daughter and sonin-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Myers, who arc
sojourning at the seashore. Their post.
Office address is Ilwaco. Wash.
DR.. and Mrs. John Johnson have moved
into the cottage of c. E. Shipman. the
latter temporarily occupying the l..
Watson Myers home prior to their de.
parture next Monday for an extended
hip east.
Mrs. J. M. Comparet and son. Kenneth.
took their departure on this mornings
east.bound passenger tor the mountain
scenery at st. Joe. Idaho. and an outing
along the St. Maries river.
Louis P. Baumann. manager Of the
Centennial FIGURING mills. accompanied
by his wife, is expected home today
from 4 two weeks outing along the sea.
coast and Sound cities.
w. ]. Bennington has the well drillers
located on his residence property. re-.
Gently purchased from W. c. Reeder.
where he will endeavor to get water for
private supply.
= A freight car ran of the sidetrack last
Saturday and stove in all the ribs on the
right side of the coal houses. OF the
White River Lumber Co.
Mrs. w. R. Cunningham. Jr.. will
leave today for Alrnira. to visit her
sister. Mrs. Geo. Berg.trom.
Geo. T. Crouch has made application
for 4 divorce from his wife, Jennie
Crouch.
'Stuart's Comic Players. Aug.8.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03
Superior Court Items.

Hon. c. H. Neal of our Superior Court
occupied the bench Saturday and
among other business transacted passed
a ten year sentence upon l. r. Frazier
recently found guilty Of burglary. He
was Immediately conveyed to the peni.
teniary at Walla Walla by Sheriff Shorno.
Eber Stevenson who made bungling
job Of the bunco business and other frau.
dulent tricks plead guilty to petty lar
ceny. was fined SIS and trimmings
which he settled in cash. John Schluter
furnished s. 900 bonds for his appear
to answer the seduction charge against
him by Pauline Triebwasser. Schluter
ded to Montana but was returned.
The case of the citizens of Lind VS..
Jas. and Dugal Nelson. co.partners in
the Lind water works. in default OF con.
tract. was settled out Of court this week.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03
School Statistics.

The following statistics taken from the
annual school report Of County superin-
tendent w. ]. Lansing are Of interest to
Adams county:
From total enrolment on the school
registers Of 7.6sa the average daily attend.
ance has been Lao: total daily attend.
ance has been 2A4yoio. bonded indebted.
ness of the seventy eight districts is
s7I.ioo; warrant Indebtedness. s3s.SI3 81:
warrant debt having decreased sz.3oSIo
since last year; teachers salaries. s78.-
73o33: assessed valuation. &4,46867s.
Last year this county received from the
state appropriation. 1a.36,.o6: Of this
amount Ritzvllle received ss.I8733
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03
COMING EVENTS.


Opsra fiease..RitsviiIs.
stuart's Comic Players, Aususts.
WashiaStsa.
Lincoln County Fair. Wilbur. Oct. 1921.
Chelsn Fruit Fair and races. Chelan, septem.
Der, 1904.
10. F Mardi Gras. Spokane, August is 20.
Retail Grocers and General Merchants Asso
citation, Beilingham. September 1915.
Ringing Brothers' Circus, Ritsville, Aug. 10.
General Election, national, state and county.
November 8. 1904.
Fairs-seattle. August ot.27: Everett. Aug.
22-26: Everett, Aug. % to Sept. 8. Whatcom,
Sept $40; North Yakima. Sept. Is to October |:
Spokane, Oct 20; Waila wslla. Oct lo-l5.
Oregon.
Lewis and Clark Exposi. Ion. Portland, June
to October Il 1905.
American Mining Congress, Portland, Aug.
2-27.
State Medical Society. Portland. Aug 80.
Annual reunion OF Southern Oregon pioneers.
Jacksonville. September
State Fair. Salem. september 1919.
Fair, Portland, Sept. 1924.
Fairs-Boise. October I7-22; Lewiston, Octo.
her l0-l6
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03

ANYBODY CAN DO BUSINESS
with Pioneer State Bank. There is
nothing complicated about our meth.
I'D. The Office boy can deposit or
draw money, purchase drafts, money
orders, etc.
We have perfected our system so
that all business involving the pay.
ment or transfer Of money, issue Of
notes, drafts, checks, and transactions
of similar nature is done expeditions.
ly aud without the possibility 81 error
PIONEER STATE BANK
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03

meet in CTeene's hall next Saturday. at
10 .. m. to consider and discuss the
price 70 hold for the 1904 wheat.
Wm. r. Kennedy. secretary Of Myers
ShePley Co.. Inc. let the contract last
Saturday "a Gus Carlen for 6ve-room
cottage on College hill.
Henry Rbsenoff. IT,. clerk in the drug
emporium Iof Rosenod & Co.. Is back
from = wfek's jaunt around the Sound
and o. British soil.
Mrs. CiAud Harris has successfully
undergone . second delicate operation.
and latest reports say that she is gradu.
ally regaining her strength.
Hon. S. A. Wells. of the firm of
Peacock. Wells 4 Ludden. of Spokane.
was business visitor in thi. city on
Aoaday. this week.
Hensy Zimmerman. the old veteran.
has accepted . position a. watchman on
{ street 1t the Northern Pacific railway
crossing.
Charles Wellsandt Is driving . meat
wagon through the country for -Pitss.
burg George" proprietor Of the new .ity
market.
Geo. B. Hildreth and family Of Gum.
ingham will move into town Oct. 1, for
the winter.
Register with the City Clerk and save
further trouble. Office Of registration
in the ADAMS COUNTY News building.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03
Democratic Ticket Named.

The State Democratic Convention.
held yesterday at Bellingham. nominated
the following ticket
Governor-Ceorge Turner of Spokane.
Lieutenant Covernor-Stephen Judson
of Pierce.
Secretary of State-Patrick Hough OF
Clarke.
Auditor-R Lee Purdin OF Kittias.
Treasurer-George Mudgett Of Spo.
kane.
Supreme Judge - Alfred Battle of
King.
Land Commissioner-van r. Pierson
of King.
Attorney General-c. H. Neal of Dav.
export.
Congressmen-Howard Hathaway of
Snohomish. ]. J. Anderson of Pierce. w.
T. Beck of Ferry.
Presidential Electors--Fred Thiel of
Adams. J. ]. Carney of Chehalis. Simon
Peter Richardson of Mason, ]. ]. Oar.
nell of Cowlitz, John Trumbull Of Clal.
lam.
Joint Senator. Adams. Franklin and
part of Walla Walla-J. Oscar Adams
Of Ritzville.
o. r. Holcomb was named as men,
Der of the committee on resolutions. and
Walter Staser on credentials.
James Gerahty. George Turner'S law
partner. brought the railway commission
plank over from Spokane. that document
being the principal part of the platform
and the main hope Of the party. The
national platform is Endorsed, and
republican rule and administration. in
both national and state governments. is
denounced and condemned.
The action Of the convention in en-.
dorsing Hon. Mark A. Fullerton. the
republican nominee for the supreme
bench. should be followed by the with.
drawal of F. H. Rudkin. thus making a
practical endorsement by the republicans
for Mr.. Battle. Hon. c. H. Neal. our
superior judge. a conscientious man.
honest lawyer. able jurist and eminently
qualified gentleman who has been
nominated for the high Office OF attorney
general. is worthy Of election. and while
differing politically with Mr.. Neal. we
would be pleased to see the trust pass to
such safe and capable hands. With US.
when men of the stamp and integrity Of
Judge Neal. whom we have known well
for many years. is named for public
position. we rise above party lines and
heartily support deserving and capable
man. whom. in our best judgment. would
ever faithfully serve his constituency.
In duty bound we teel justified in speak.
ing favorably of him. when We who have
known him longest and best can do 50
without any mental reservation. The
safeguards of the country and nation
can only be preserved by choosing the
right men. George Turner will not
prove 50 strong with the people as is
now indicated. and by November 9Th
many Of his followers will be surprised
at his reduced vote.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03

Fire destroyed about two hundred
acres Of grain for S. L. Thomas last
week and only by using his combined
harvester As FIRE fighter did he save
some 1900 acres.
Frank McCandless, Of Tacoma and
genesal agent for Pacific Mutual Life
Insurance Company is stopping with
Us for few days.
Mrs. A. c. Cummins left Monday
night for Ellensbnrg on her way to the
Cascade Mountains for . vacation.
Born to Mayor John T. Dirstine and
wife. . son. All doing we'll.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining unclaimed in the Post
Office at Ritlville, WASH, week ending
July %. ioo4:-
LADIES.
Miss Mary Smith. Miss Nina Nc.
Cready.
GENTLEMEN.
Mr.. r. w. Brooks, Mr.. Earl DunninR,
Mr.. Michel Donovan. Mr.. Art DIVES,
Mr.. T. B. King, NJ. F. G. Lewis. Frank
Naesh tcard). Jack Martin. Mr.. G..
Ojoke. Mr.. Frank Richards (care). Harry
Robins (card). Mr.. Hale Sherwood (card).
Nj. J. W. saring. E. ]. Sturderfer. Mr..
Henry Wheeler.
Persons claiming the above will please
say Advertised" and give date Of this
list. JNo F. IRDY. P. n.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03

The Ritzv,lle Public Library has just
received the following new books
Fifteen Years Among the Topknots,"
Work." "a Garland for Girls" "The
Queens QUAR-" "Joan Of the Alley"
MY Mamie Rose. ""In the Red Hills"
"Hoar's Autobiography" 1.-TWO volumes).
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03
Lost

One gray mare eight years old. one
black mare ten years old. both broke
branded HIS right shoulder. weight 1900,
$40 Reward. Jacob Rau, Ritzviile, Wash
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03
EStraY.

Taken up. one. half mile west Of Ritz.
vile. two yearling bay mare colts. Each
blazed faced and branded on right hip
with quarter circle z.
l. H PERKINS.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-03
Snaps.

Buildings for sale and rent. Town lots
for sale or lease. Snaps in city and farm
property. Call at this Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-05
SUBWAY TRAINS CRASH.
MOtOrman Pinned IN Wreckdge-
Passengers IN q Panic.

There was a slight collision last evening
the elevated branch of the subway at One
Observation-Disclosures which caused
great excitement among the passengers No
body was seriously injured. however.
The Bronx section of the subway runs on an
elevated structure from One-hundred-and-
forty -ninth-st. to One-hundred- and eighty
second-st.. and is temporarily connected with the
Third-ave. road at One-hundred- and-forty ninth
st. The power that section is independent
of the Manhattan section. There is a circuit
breaker at One-hundred- and orty-ninth-st
Last night 1t blew out several times. leaving
the whole elevated structure from One-hundred-
and-forty-ninth-st. to One-hundred- and eighty
second-st. without power.
At $50 o'clock it blew out for the third
fourth time. when northbound train stopped
at One-hundred- and-seventy- -sixth-st.. one block
south of the station at One-hundred-and-sev
enty-seventh-st., the West Farms station.
Another train followed closely behind. and be-
fore the motorman could bring ii to a stop il
ran into the train in front.
Both trains then without power and all
lights were out. The rear platform Of the first
train and the front platform of the rear train
were smashed. The motorman of the rear train
pinned in his box. and for time was a
prisoner He smashed the window and with
the help Of passengers got out He was slightly
cut by flying glass
There were about fifty passengers on each
train. In the darkness they became panic
stricken and rushed for the doors and windows.
Nobody was hurt, however. and the guards were
able to convince them that they were not
in any danger. They were allowed TO go down
on the structure and walk to the station at
One-hundred- -and-seventy- -seventh-st., where the
ticket agent gave them transfers to the surface
lines of the Union Railway Company.
There are five stations on this extension and
all trains were stalled. Passengers were permit
ted to walk to the nearest stations from the
different trains where the ticket agents gave
them transfers TO the surface lines of the Union
Railway Company. The system was blocked
for an hour and a half.