The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-12
Kansas Big Railroad Feels the
Tide of Business Revival.
To Construct I64 Miles of Line
In New Mexico.
PECOS VALLEY LINE
Now to Be Constructed at an
Early Day.
Santa Fe viii Also Build IS New
Bridges.

It is said that one of the effects Of the
coming of good times will be the ex-
tension of the Pecos Valley railroad from
its present terminus at Roswell, N. NJ,
to a connection with the Panhandle
branch of the Santa Fe at Panhandle,
Tex This extension has been contemplate
ed for the past three years, and it is more
than probable that the line will be built
early in the spring.
The Pecos Valley railroad runs from
Pecos, Tex, to Roswell, n. NJ, distance
of 164 miles. The road is at present in the
hands of a receiver, Receiver Faulkner
acting as general manager. Mr. Faulk-
ner spent some time in the east last sum-
mer trying to arrange for the construc-
ton of the extension, but owing to the
general depression in business circles he
was unable to raise the required capital
just at that time. 1t is now reported that
with the returning prosperity, the capital
is forthcoming, and that in short time
Mr.. Faulkner viii have sufficient money
al his disposal to commence operations.
If the extension is built IT viii give the
Santa Fe a direct line into one Of the best
GRAZING and AGRICULTURAL portions of Tex
as. and will greatly increase stock ship
nents over the Santa Fe to eastern mar
kets. AS it now is, the heaviest cattle
business of the Santa Fe originates in
Texas and is handled over the Panhandle
line, and with the increased territory
which the extension would give, the
stock business from Texas would at least
But stock business is not the only point
considered in reference to the proposed
it is proposed to establish a summer re-
sort in the hills in the vicinity of Kos
well, and in this way make a bid for pas
Senger traffic at least during the summer
months. This locality is particularly
suitable for a summer resort. as the att1-
tude varies from 1000 to 5000 feetabove
the sea level with corresponding Taria-
tton in the temperature Hunting in This
portion of New Mexico is fine
A system of irrigation has already been
introduced at Roswell and vicinity. and
If the extension is built this system wiz
be enlarged. The water Tor irrigation Is
procured from a number of small lakes.
Just what the cost of the extension VII
be is not known. but the work viii place
thousands of dollars in circula ton part
Of this money will undoubtedly come 10
Kansas, as it is reasonable to suppose tnat
many Kansas men viii be employed in the
construction of the line 1t is moro than
probable that some enterprising Kansas
contractor and there are number in
all parts of the west. viii secure the CON
tract for the work, and in this event from
500 to 1 900 Kansas men viii be given az
least temporary employment
In Topeka, the effects of the cOnstruc-
ton of the extension Will also be felt
among the employees of the Santa te
shops. Increased stock shipments viii
mean increased work in the car line, and
fl Is probable that with connection with
the Santa Fe the rolling stock Of the
PecOs Valley railroad would also be TAX
en- care of at the shops in this city
If the extension is built, it viii be done
solely with funds raised by the PecOs
Valley company as the Santa F,e will not
take part in the construction of the line
It will be operated independent
road under traffic contracts with the
Santa Ee