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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
United States I.
THE OIL CENTER
TMO.TIHRDS or WORLDS PRO.
DUCTlON FROM TINS COUNTRY.
OKLAHOMA FIELD Good
Developments In Mld-Contlnent Held
Mere Greater Than EJ-
peCted,

Ry Associated Press
Washington, Jan t7,--Two.thlrds
Of tho worlds production OF petroleum
during 1910 was produced in tho
United Statca
The development o. new oil sup
plies during the year Increased the
countryH production 10 over two hum
drcd million barrels. which surpasscs
the phenomenal production Of other
years Stocks Ia the Mid-Contnent
field ARE one hundred thousand bar
rels drawn upon at the beginning OF
the year The production la Kansas
continued 10 decline Ia tendency to
the Increased drilling In oklahoma,
due to the sIishtly bcttcr prices, much
discouraged by the severe dorushts
In the latter part Of the yclr Stnl
the total production for the Mid
Continent field increased to over if-
ty-thrrc million barrels
Gas was discovered at Poteuu. Le-
florc County oklahoma, In anti
cline pointed out by Suite Gcologist
Gould IN April An important sale OF
property involving production of
twenty thousand barrels a day was
made to the Central Fuel oil Com.
pany. which was attacked by outside
capital In July Well drilled 1900
/ feet deep near Henryctta in Okmul-
gee County Yielded six hundred bar
rels a day and started sufficient drill.
ing TO prove that the field was very
spotted IN September the Highland
OIL Company No. proved as gas well
that has an estimated capacity OF ST.
600 900 cubic feet a day, which would
make this the largest gas well ever
struck. Deep ficlt wa5 also dcvel'
oped 10 the close OF the year IN Osa "a
County
IN March the price OF Mld-Continent
oil. lighter than thirty degrees. was
raised 70 3S cents barrel on Sep
tember l the price was increased Ia
40 cents. and late In the month the
price Of heavy oil was also raised To
the same figure, In November the
price OF both grades was raised again,
to 40 cents
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
MRS. SCHENK BOUGHT
POISON OF A Doctor
WITNESS TELLS or SELLING
SUGAR OF LEAD 10 MIL
AIRES WIFE.

BY Associated Press.
Wheeling, W. Va Jan. l7.--Tcstl-
flying IN the Scheu I poison trial to-
day. Dr j. W. Myer. said that Mrs
schenk obtained from him an ounce
Of sugar OF lead and tried to get two
ounces of flowers solution OF arsenic.
Being refused the latter poison, said
the witness the woman told him she
had bought some Of Il from another
physician,
The sensation produced whcu
Myers cluimcd he had given the wo-
man poison was followed by ono
scarcely less dramatic when Lundy
Wilson. Schont's ch0ulfcr, laid baro
the story OF Mrs schcnk aud her re-
latious with Daniel y Phillips
ON the stand last Friday he adj
mltted taking long automobile trips
with the accused Wilson said that
Mts. Schonlt admitted 10 him mprop-
cr relations with Phillips giving sew.
cral Instances 10 corroborolc this
statement
The last witness OF the day Dr j.
Edward Burns one of the physicians
attending Schcnk. said M answer 20
the hypothetical question that lu HIS
opinion. prior TO October gl, Schculs
was suffering from lead poisoning
ana that arseu'col poisoning develops
ed after October 22
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
NEAT COUNTERFEIT
FOUND IN KANSAS
TEN DOLLAR NOTE on WICHITA
BANK ONE or BEST FAKES
EVER MADE

By Associated Press
Washington. Jan. l7,-Thc best
counterfeit bills since the famous
"Monero hundred" silver certificate
turned out by the Taylor-Jacobs gang
in 1898, have been found circulating
in Kansas II is ten dollar note on
the National Bank of Commerce of
Wichita and VIII deceive any but the
most expert 1t Is probably an en-
craving or an exceptionally good wood
cut Acting chief Moran pronounced
It one of the best counterfcits seen In
many years The lathe work, which
usually tells the tale Of all counter
fcits. Is practically perfect but the
fingers on the upralsed hand Of the
Goddess who rides the eagle on the
right side are poor The colored silk
threads are too many and TOO heavy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
SENATORS named
/. IN MANY States
ELECTIONS HELD IN EIGHTEEN
STATES TO SELECT SENATOR'S
LODGE CLAIMS VICTORY
Rcgulnr Gets Necessary Vote, But
> Deadlock l. Promised In the
Joint Session

Elections for United states senator's
were held in many states yesterday,
with varying results, as follows;
Alabamo--John II, Bankhcad,
Democrat reelected.
Connccticutt--George Payne Nc
Lean, Republican, elected to succeed,
Morgan C. Bulkeley Republican,
Indiana, John W, Kern, Democrat
elected to succeed A, j. BcycrIdge,
Republican
Iowo-One ballot taken: no choice.
Nlame-Charles Il, Johnston, Demo-
crat, clccted 70 succeed Eugene Hale,
Republican
Massachusctts-He Cabot Lodge,
cessary for choice His supporters
predict his recollection in the Joint ses-
sion today, while opponents declare
there will he a change in the vote
with a deadlock resulting.
Michigan-Charlcs h. Townsend
Republican. elected TO succeed senator
Burrows.
Minuesota-Moses L. Clapp, Repub'
llcan, reelected.
Mlssourl-James A. Reed, Democrat
elected to succeed William Warner
Republican.
Montaua-One ballot taken; nc
choice.
Nebraska--G, NJ Hitchcock Demo
crat, elected to succeed l.. j. Burkett
Republican,
New Yorli--One ballot taken; VIII
liam 4. Sheehan, Democrat leading; nc
choice
North Dalcota--Portor ]. McCumber
(,talWarO, and A. J, Gronna, pro'
gressiyc) Republican, elected.
Peunsylvania-Geor y. oliver Re
publican, reelected,
Rhode Tsland--Henry +. Llppitt Re
publican. secured one vote more thar
necessary for election to succeed Mel
son W. Aldrich. Mr. Lippitts sup
porters are confident OF his election oI
iolnt ballot. His opponents predict
deadlock
Tennessee-Two ballots taken; M
choice.
Utah-George A. Sutherland Re
publican, reelected.
Washington--MIlcs PoindeStcr Re
publican. elected
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
BoUTs WE'RE INTERESTING.
Oklahoma Girl Wins From ChlcagOan
Lehman Defeats Chicken Hall

Oklahoma Girl Wins From ChlcagOan
Lehman Defeats Chicken Hall.
The athletic program at the Grand
Thcater last night were attractive
events the novel feature OF tho pro-
gram having been the six-round bout
brtwcen Bess Martin OF oklahoma
and Nellie Bennett OF Chicago. The
oklahoma girl outpolnted her ring
rival at all stages of the game, much
10 the enthusiasm Of the audience.
Carl Morris he of the heavy demons,
gave three-round exhibition boxing
match with Lewis Fink of Sapulpa. his
spnrrlng partner, which was an en-.
joSuble scene to the fans Eddie Lem
nan from the Pacific coast, won the
decision from Chicken Hall OF Tulsa
In "A fast ten-rOund bout II was the
Westerner's mill from the start but
Hall asked for a comeback and was
accommodated. Hail was gent down
twice. Jimmy Mcdonald and John
Kious staged three round bout In
which Mcdonald was declared the
winner. The White Twins went their
usual four fast rounds
The staging OF bout between two
women called forth the ire Of numer-
GUS ones about the city Yesterday.
who appealed to Mayor l.. j, Mnrtn
to stop the CO. The mayor referred
the complainants to the county Oft
cials The city has no ordinance COW
erlng the subject, while there Is a
state law dealing with fighting.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
BEVERIDGE IN TILT
over TOBACCO BILL
INDIANA SENATOR INTINNTES
THAT TRUST II OPPOSED 10
MS COUPON MEASURE

hy Associated lreh1.
Washington, Jan FIN sharp
TN today between Senators Beyeridgc
and Smoot, the former iutimated that
there was much to explain lu the ac-
ton of the conference committee ON
the Payne-Aldrlch tariff bul I'm climi-
mating the anti-coupou clause. which.
lie said, was particularly obnoxious to
tho so-called tobacco trust"
The matter came up when Beyer-
ldge sought to discover when his anti
coupon bill would hc rcportcd ipy the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
rIRES UPON PREMIER
French Chamber of Deputies l.
Thrown Into Au UprOnr

by Associated Press
Paircs Jan. l7A man sitting among
the spectators I'm the gallery of the
Chamber of Deputies today suddenly
drew revolver and fired two shots al
Premier BRAND The premier escaped
injuries but Leon Miriam. director of
public relief received one bullet m
the leg.
Tho greatest commouon onsucd
among the deputies while several
spectators sprane upon the man.
They bore him down and several iopu-
ties running into tho cutlery struck NJ
him. n was discovered by the police
who came to tho rescue that the man
was NJ GlsoImo, n we'll known ndi-
vdual who once made am unsucrogs-
fu attempt upon the NE OF the
British consul no san Sebastian and
had been placed IN an asylum for tho
insane.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
Lodge Assured Return.

n Associated Press.
Boston, Mass jan. i7.-Although
backed by eight majority IN the up-
per branch Of the legislature United
states Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
failed by three votes to obtain re-en-
dorsement In the house today, but II
there Is no shift during the night
Joint convention tomorrow will send
him back to Washington for the
fourth terms with majority OF Just
one vote on Joint ballot MIR Lodge
polled ~ out Of 40 votes In the SEN
ate, but in the house only III out OF
24O members were lined mp for him.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
To Lnol, Nflcr pnnll.

Or n. T. W1dworth of the he1lth
department IS soon 10 take up the
subject Of cleanliness from an stand
points Of pupils IN the city schools.
Particular attention VIII be paid by
the teachers 10 tho conditions W the
pupil, IN regard TO throat trouble. cvc-
sight hearing, skin erupuons and
clothing and lack Of nourishment A
report win then be made 10 tho health
superintendent who viii see that the
child IL properly examined II found
suffering from the foregoing ailments
they VIII be given a dismissal card
The parents then viii cause the family
physician to call 0ud treat the child
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
Contractor. suuck II Hard,

Hanna & Clark, sewer contractors,
yesterday asked the city commission
~ little extra" on the contract price
OF a sanitary sub-main which the firm
built rs an outlet for owen addition,
The contractors desired a separate all
lowance on the account OF the hard
stone which they encountered IN
building the sewer The commission
allower the price Of the conlnct
S1,iOO The extra amount asked Tor
was ti26,25.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
ollohoman Held for Murder.

By Associated Press
oklahoma city Okla, Jan H.
The coroner's Jury oday returned a
verdict finding that r. d. Anderson
and A. o. Christensen came TO their
death by shots fired by y. X, updIkc.
Updlke was ordered held by the cor
oner. and his wife. who has been In
custody since yesterday. was released.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18

Andy Harlan, the youth who was
accused OF attempting 20 carry away
the cash register from the schmidt
bakery several weeks ago, WAS given
q clean bin of faro IN police court
yesterday morning The boys moth
or and sister testified that he was IN
the vclnlty Of Sklatook hunting at tho
time OF the local event and l@rlan
himself said hat he read Of the affair
In tho Tusa papers while near Slia-
took.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18

John r. Ramsey city attorney re.
ported adversely yesterday to the
commission on tho claim submitted by
j c. Ensley for SIS. which he thought
due him for the death OF a horse last
summer While hauling sand the ami
nal fell into n ditch. but the clrcum.
stances so far as the city attorney
could ascertain, We're such that che
claimants way Of thinking is wrong
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
Enrlnccr snhmIts EslImntcs

CITY Engineer Hughes yesterday
submitted his approximate estimate
for a concrete storm sewer on Fourth
near Owasso. II is to be sixty feet in
length with an estimated cost OF
s2S2.6O. Final estimate was returned
FOR sanitary lateral In block %,
owens addition. The approximate
estimate was s34iSO, the sewer cost
Ing S3i6ii,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
PURCELL ATTACKS .nArnNGrr
Senator Asks Secretary 10 Give Tn
Position

Ry Associated Press.
Washington, Jan. lin care
fully prepared speech, Senator Purcell
today argued I'm favor Of the adoption
of hts resolution declaring Richard A.
Bnllingcr. secretary OF the Interior.
guilty of the charges Of lncompetency
and maIadmInlstratlon IN office made
against him by Clifford Plnchot, form
cr chief forester The senate took no
action ON the resolution.
The Balllnpcr ocean mailshlp sub
sldy bill was also under consideration.
but no action was taken, In the house
the army appropriation bill. carrying
approximately % million dollars was
passed. Consideration OF the post
office appropriation measure was
then begun
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
Dc.lrcs Sldewnll, Rcnnlrcd

Miss Mary Davis asked the commits
sion Yesterday to repair the sidewalk
along her property Just east of Tigert
Memorial Church. which she claimed
was damaged by having II slightly
moved by the city. She has been
Withholding payment Of an assessment
or $13G.22 against her property pend
ing repairs TO the walk
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
LlpnIt, to Succeed AldrIch.

ny Associated Press
Providence. r. t. Jan 17--llcnry
Y. Lippltt of Providence, cotton
manufacturer Will In all probability,
succeed Nelson w. Aldrlch as United
states senator from Rhode Island, n
the vote on the Joint ballot Of the two
branches OF the legislature tomorrow
Is the same as that cast In the sepa-
rate sessions OF the senate and house
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
ROW IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Governor May Refuse TO RccoeiLo
Democratic Trick.

BY Associated Press
Charleston, W. Va, Jan. IL
That Governor Glasscock will refuse
to recognize the organization Of the
state senate, which met with fifteen
Of the thirty members present, after
the Republican half had gone 90 Cln-
cinnati, and proceeded to oust Sem
ator Ilcarne. Republican. and seat
Charles r. Caldwell Democrat and
then effected n permanent orgoni2a-
uon, Is predicted hy both Democrats
and Republicans The governor re-
fused to make announcement tonight
but advised with the Republican Sem
ators and approved OF their action
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
Kern Wins In Indiana.

~ Associated Press.
Indianapolis, Ind, Jan, ~ John
Worth Kern. Of this city was today
elected TO the United States Senate
by the Indiana legislature to succeed
Albert j. Deyerldge,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18

j r. wills, w. p. Moore ct al yes
terday asked the commission to take
over for the city private sewer built
10y them several years ago The sewer
is $40 feet long and cost $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
rAcllY GIFTS GOODMAN
New Yorker rloorcd In llfth Round
by Mcfarland,

B, A,.ruicd Press.
Ncw York Jan t1-packy Nc
Forhnd of Chicago knocked out
Jack Goodman OF New York iu tho
ffth round Of q ton round bout Nt
the Foirmount Athletic club tonight,
The stock yards light weight floored
Goodman FOR the count OF nine with
a right swing on the Jaw then when
Goodman arose groggN he sent hlm
down for the count ot ten with a rain
of blows IN the face
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
The DISPENSARY
TO BE ABOLISHED
HOUSE CONSIDERS BILL TO
CHANGE PROHIBITORN LAW.
OKLAHOMA CITY DILATORY
Failure of Capital Promoters to Fur
ni-h Good Quarters l. Bitterly
Condemned.


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penang mo'oh IN the mouse to re-
consider the striking out of one Soc
top stands IN tbo vav of tbo massage
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mug" an" N'lnohN OF marrow anon
ishiug the state disponsary and insu-
tntirr , .ysteu off distribution or the
s,t, a., 5.,,.,.., ,,,,,a, ,,. n,odi-
''' ana ''l'nt'Il' purposes
one change alone was made In the
bin Tuesday and that went To the see
t,, ,t.,,,, Ola, ,,,,.,,r,,,,. ,,,.,,.,, D., .,s
pen" ana remove OFFICERS Tor heg'-
lect failure or refusal TO enforce the
prohibitory ,aw. Ablnv feryld speeches
"a, d,,,,s, -, ,h, ,.r.,,,t g.g,.,, 10
Pu''S"'"R u''l"Pu'nl o'''''IS ny "'''
In the district court presagc an over
whelminE victory for an amendment
striking out the section granting pow-
| er To- the governor.
Tho Wehb- -Antbopv hin which nv
the wav was nartIy Gathered nv the
Anti saloon Ica.uie aholisbes the
/ state dlsncnsarv Tho section which
acco,npIlshed this was curIouslv tho
ooly section mat did NOT nrovoke dis
cussion Tho Nm rroyided for the
s1Ie or nuro rraIn denaturod alcohol
for medical and sctontlric nurnoses
and II .stabIisbes state warehouses IN
Itcop alcohol for sole nj nor cent
prorit IN tho yarehorse koener Tho
vayrbouso l,oonors arc to Ina hondod
for s2oo0 and ho nossossIor or H.
nuor cvcentire In residence for
/ f,n,ir. rse is declared unlawful IN
lowruI nossossIor 10 risdemaonor
and ,,unl.hall, nv riro 40 from, S5o
10 s5oO and imnr,sonment from 40
davs IN six months TJouor seized bv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
The Weather

Washington, Jan. 17-Olahoma
"Wednesday fair; Thursday fair and
warmer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18

today Llppitt will have one vote
more than necessary for election, Lip
pitt % the organization" candidate
Of the Republicans
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
LocAL WEATHER YETrRDAY.

fDr II 3D. llutchinson Ohgcryr1
Tcmpratutv MAXIMUM 12 minimum,
80, partly cloudy and wind from The north
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18
SLAYER HELD FOR rR>L
Independence Man Placed Under
SI5,OOO Bond

d" Associated Press
Independence, Rams Jan IA A..
Truskett. who shot and killed John D.
s. Nicely of Lima, Ohio, In Caney, Kan,
on January 7th last was today bound
over to the district court on bond Of
$4,000 IN the preliminary hearing
held in Justice f. l., CoWtrIghts court
Trial was set for the March term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-13
PERSONAL.
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THEM ALL,

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-13

For lumber and building material.
builders hardware, paint, oils, glass,
etc. call either phone S65, J. B.
Whelan & Co.
Mrs. Walter L. Horn and daughter,
Virginia returned to their home in
Kansas City today, after spending a
week here visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hart of Boswell ave-
nue.. They spent the day Wednesday
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Horn of 221 Lake street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thomas have re-
turned to their home in Atchison after
spending two weeks here visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Bertha Jackson has returned
to her home in Illinois after being
of her mother Mrs. Mary Thompson
of Leland street.
The funeral service of Mrs. Eliza
beth johnson was held this afternoon
from the Third Christian church.
Burial in the Topeka cemetery. Mr..
w. Johnson and family of Danviiie,
Ill, are here the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Paisley, having been called
by the death OF his mother.
G. Hoage Of Chandler street, who
has been sick for an extended time is
reported to remain about the same
Mrs. Reisher, who has been quite
sick for some time at the home of her
daughter, Mrs H. B. Edwards, 613
Leland street, is reported to be slow
ly improving.
The funeral of Russell F. Wilson.
son Of Mr. and Mrs. VIM. P. Wilson
of East Seward avenue, was held this
afternoon from the Third Presbyterian
church 1nterment was in the Topeka
cemetery.
Miss Lois Thompson is improving
after being sick for the past week
with a sprained ankle.
Mrs. I. Lichtenstern of Denver,
Colo, is here visiting her son, L. ".
Lichtenstern and family of POP Chan
dler street for an extended time.
MRS. Susan voorhees, has returned
to her home in Kansas City, Kan. af-
ter making an extended visit here
with friends.
Mrs. f. Burdette of Wichita, is
here visiting her mother, Mrs. B. H
Burdette of AS Madison. while on her
return home from Atchison, where
she has spent month visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. Denton Crochet and children.
Victor. Vivian and Velma returned
today to their home in Parsons, Kan,
after spending a month here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hart.
Mrs. Charles Sheafer of $50 Chan
dler street. is improving after a few
days illness.
Shawnee District Court Of Honor
No. 515 will give free ice cream So
cial Friday evening, July IA, for
members and their families only in
the K. and L. OF S. hall
Mrs. Frank Curry of 918 East Tenth
street, returned Wednesday evening
from Omaha, Neb.. where she was
called by the serious illness and death
Of her sister. Miss Anna Campbell,
whose death occurred July l. follow
ing a surgical operation. Miss Camp
bell was a former resident of Topeka
and ~ wide circle of friends here
who will be grieved to hear of her
death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-13
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Onaga Branch Motor Breaks
Down at Della.
Driving Chain Snaps Breaking
Engine Pipes.
FIRST BAD ACCIDENT.
Car Carries Full Quota of Pas
sengers.
Need Of Regular Train Service
Will BE Felt.
FIRST BAD ACCIDENT.

The new motor car No. II, installed
a week ago today on the Onaga branch
of the Union Pacific, broke down at
Della at ABB Wednesday afternoon.
The driving chain which connects the
engine machinery with the wheel
trucks snapped in two and struck an
elbow on the circulating pipes Inc
elbow was broken. OfherWlse the eA-
ira chain which is carried could nave
been adjusted and the trip continued
on the motor. This was the first serl-
GUS accident since the car was put On
As 1t was the motor passengers We're
transferred to a madeup train OF an
engine and coach sent from Onaga TO
Della. and the journey to MarysVlne
wa, resumed The train arrived over
an hour late. A switch engine from
ToDelSa. brought the disabled motor car
here where repairs are being maze OS
expert mechanics today.
It is thought that the motor VIII De
in shane to make the trip today at the
schedule time. p. m ..
The trainmen are congrat1latlllg
themselves that the accident happened
right at the station. If the break nao
occurred between stops more delay
would have been occasioned as some
ono would have had to walk a mile OF
two to the nearest station to telegraph
for aid ,,oar,,,
The car has been carrying nearly
its full quota of passengers since tne
service was started. 1t is Thought that
in the near future the traffic that now
Zoos around by Valley Falls will come
oveT the cutoff and it is only a Dues
zion of time when a regular engine ana
messenger coaches will supplant the
motor