disappeared in a chasm.

The depth of this rent in the earth cannot be determined. The hole is
said to be about an acre in extent, of oblong shape, with walls reaching
straight down for seventy feet, at which depth the hole is filled with
dark, stagnant water, into which anything that is thrown immediately
sinks.

No lives were lost, as no one remains at the station over night.

The interest of the surrounding country is intense, and many theories
are advanced as to the cause of the catastrophe.

Some think that the station dropped into an immense cave, and others
that it was caused by the underflow of the Arkansas River, which is
overflowing its banks at the present time. Others think that this
section of Kansas is over an immense underground river or sea.

A similar accident occurred in Meade County, Kansas, ten years ago. A
section of land crossed by a public road disappeared in a single night,
leaving a chasm which is a notable landmark to-day.

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The plans for the Bronx Park Zoölogical Gardens in New York city have
been perfected, and are now before the Park Board for acceptance.

From all accounts, the new Zoo will be one of the finest animal gardens
in the world.