The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-27


to ride.
The following is from the White
Oaks Eagle of White oaks, Lincoln
county, New Mexico:
Hon. II. b. Ferguson, New Mexico's
delegate in col. .gICss, who was ntcrviC wed
the other day by a reporter Of the AL
buquerquc Democrat in reference to the
effect of the building OF the New Mexico
Railway and Coal Company's railroad
spoke as follows:
"Ges, l have for sfteen years been well
acquainted with Lincoln county and gen
orally speaking, with the section of New
Mexico through which the New Mexico
Railway and Coal company's road passes,
and you can hardly overstate the advan-
tages which this read will confer on New
Mexico. 1t furnishes transportation and
market to one of the very richest pOr-
tions of our territory, rich in agricultural
possibilities, in coal timber, marble,
building stone, gypsum, the precious me-
ais, cattle and sheep, and with a rail-
road all their magnificent though unde-
ve!oped resources will both become ac-
cessible to the outside world and find a
ready market.
I'm the magnificent mountain ranges
| that traverse Lincoln county and eastern
Dona Ana county numerous streams have
lntlT HGduN'WdlelS, ana lnc 1lelIlnB SllO Y ;
make the flow of water perennial. The
farming land along these streams is as
| rich as the Mississippi bottoms or the
delta of the Nile.
THE usual crops, corn, wheat, oats and
alfalfa, grow luXuriantly; but as a fruit
growing section it almost surpasses be-
| lief Its apples are really a marvel. Eor
| certainty of crop, for abundance, 70!
| flavor and freedom from flaw, it is won-
| derful apple country.
| Il ought to mention, also the surpass-
| ing beauty of this section; not merely the
| beauty of the cultivated fields, the timber
and the clear running streams, but the
grandeur of the mountain scenery. II is
destined to be q great summer resort. All
| kinds Of game, bear, deer turkey in the
mountains, and antelope on the plains,
| and the finest trout fishing in the United
States.
"The road does not strike anythina
worth seeing or having until after the
| southern line of New Mexico is crossed
| 1t will greatly benefit III Paso. Of course
| but it will benefit New Mexico more.
There are no land grants along the
! line of the New Mexico Railway and Goa
| COmpany's road, nor in the country trib
utary to it. All of it that has already
been taken up under the government lanC
| laws can be taken up and perfect title ac
| acquired"
Several local capitalists are inter
ested in the road above referred to.
The prospectus Of the Chamber CON
| certs for this season is being distrib
| uted. This is the fourth season oi
| these excellent concerts which have
| constantly grown in favor with the low
ers of the best music. 1t will no doubt
be a delight to many to learn thai
the famous KreutZer Sonata for violr
| and piano will be played by MessrS
| Hemberger and Conant at one of tn,
! coming series of Chamber concerts
| These artists have been heard so few
! times in concert that this is only tn
| realization of past wishes and request.
| of subscribers. At the request q
many the Schubert quintet which wa!
so well received during the last ser
les, will be repeated. Another quinte
| by Schuman will also be heard. Mr.
Rippard, whose cello playing aston
ished so many at the symphony con
cert, is rehearsng with Mr.. Conant
duet for cello and piano, which the,
| will play at one of the Chamber con
certs.