The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-09-04
Government Motor Transports
Lost Somewhere in Nevada

Washington Times: Where is the
motor transports transcontinental mo-
tor train? Many interesting things
have happened to the convoy, but this
is the first time the long string of
motor trucks aAd automobiles has
dropped from sight entirely.
According to last reports the train
is somewhere in Nevada" Due in
White Gate, New. to day, according to
the schedule Of mileage worked out
previous to the start, and which has
been well adhered to, the train is five
days behind time, and no word has
been received for two days.
Last reports placed the train al
Orr's ranch, in Utah, the last stop in
that state. Sheridans Ranch, the
first objective in Nevada, lies across
125 miles of what is known as the
Nevada desert, and it is here some
where that the convoy must be stall
ed.
NV apprehension Is lClJ mere NY
those in touch with the train, but 1t Is
believed a sandstone prevalent in
that section, may have blocked the
trails, or held up the train for many
motorhours. However, the personnel
is well equipped for such a conting
ency, with motors chuck full of grub
and a string of tank cars with. fresh
water for man and motor.
The trains weeks run, as rearrang.
ed because OF loss of time, was from
Evanston, Wyom., to Ely, New, the
second stop after crossing the desert
The mileage covered including the
last reports, was 2,40S, which is from
Evanston to Orr's ranch. This is a
loss of approximately BIT miles, ac-
cording to schedule. but does not in.
clude the distance that may have
been covered over the mountainous
desert since leaving Orr's ranch.
Contrary to custom, the train was
forced to leave Evanston on Sunday
afternoon In order to gain time. This
was due to difficult thirty five-mile
stretch of road.
The first bivouac was made at Echo
Canyon, after one of the most siren.
uous days battles of the whole tril
thus far. The roads Of disintegrated
rock, with water bound macadam sur
face, were good to fair, with a num-
Der OF steep grades and sharp turns.
On one sharp curve high up on the
side of mountain, timbers had tc
be placed to strengthen the road and
prevent landslide.
The weather continued as good as
had been previously met, but dis
agreeable dust cloud that persisted
for days hindered the march.
Making Ogden, Utah, in eight hours
camp was made, and passing through
Morgan, Mormon community, the
populace fiocked out to serve refresh.
ments to the dusty men. In Ogden
the officers were entertained at dances
at the Weber Club and at the home of
Mrs. Eccles. The enlisted men were
given passes and transportation todhe
Hot Springs sanltarium. No sickness
or mechanical difficulties were met.
Governor Views Train.
Gov. Simon Bamberger of Utah and
eighteen other state executives, who
were then in conference. repiewed the
train on its arrival at Salt Lake City
next day.
A noisy welcome awaited the dust
covered train, which was conveyed by
most OF the 1lty's automobiles from n
distance outside the city limits. Sew.
pi hundred commercial trucks joined
the parade when 1t entered the town.
Many welcoming features awaited
the officers and men, and the Red
Cross women presented the train with
float bearing the Motor Transports
colors. white and purple. A swimming