Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-07-22

DuI theyOunger men can raise the to-
matoes, yet he liked all we talked with
believes in the practicability and neces-
sity of such an institution at some con-
venisnt point in this valley Before
leaving this place we must make men,
tion Of the neat appearance of the ranch
although Uncle Bob is now past IA
years old, he retains to a remarkable
degree the strength and vigor Of his
younger years and keeps the best Of
condition the fence corners and ditch
rows which are usually grown up to
unsightly weeds being mown clean and
close, while his orchard Of 1000, bear
ing trees apple, peachpear, plum and
apricot are set in straight rows each
way and nicely trimmed so that 1t is a
pleasure to look at them loaded with
fruit as they are.
Next above Uncle Bobs' place we
found the Old Foster place, here also
was fine field of alfalfa and good or
chard of various kinds Of fruit, as we'll
as corrals, buildings and all convenien-
ces for handling stock. From here it
was only short drive to the little
town of Dwyer, the first place we visit
ed was the store ofMrs. Dwyer, here
we found good stock Of general mer-
chandise and a general appearance of
thrift and comfort. Mrs. Dwyer is a
very pleasant lady and has a beautiful
home near the store, which for COM
fort and beauty could scarcely be ex-
celled. From here we went to the
store Of Macedonia Torres a progress
sive Mexican gentlemen who success
fully combines farming and merchandise
ing, he has quite a large corn field
looking fine and good orchard which
should bring handsome sum when all
the fruit is marketed. Passing few
rods farther we dined with Rev. Dio-
nicio Costales, pastor of the Methodist
church, this church was built about
three years ago through the efforts of
Rev. Thomas Harwood, w. H Taylor
and others, the greater part of the
money was raised by a subscription
taken up by Uncle Gum, and five
acres Of land bought on which the
church and large parsonage were
erected, and now the foundation is
laid for school building in connection
with the church, with a view to organ
izirg a mission school for the benefit
Of the native children of the valley
who cannot go away to get an educa-
tion. An orchard OF choice varieties of
fruit, the gift of Uncle Gum, has been
set and many of the trees are bearing
this year, and Rev. Costales has one
of the finest gardens we saw on our
trip. Just above the church is the
fine orchard and cOrnfeld of Juan Tru.
jillo and adjoing this the home of Sim
con Eby, government reporter Of
agriculture for the valley and one Of the
oldest inhabitants, having lived on the
Mimbres "a years. Mr.. Eby took us
to view his IS acres Of alfalfa, and corn
field of 80 acres just beginning to silk
out. then to his two acre orchard of
all varieties of fruit including two
large ounce trees loaded almost to
breaking with half grown ounces.
When the subject Of a canning factory
and creamery for the valley was
brought up, he became enthusiastic,
saying It would be the making Of this
region, If the farmers of the valley
would form an organization and sub
scribe enough to build small works to
begin with, which could be enlarged
as the business would warrant. Near
the ranch Of Mr.. Eby is a neat little
public school building nicely furnished
and we were told that there are about
9S scholars who attend the winter term
in this district. Going up the river
from here the first place we found any
one at home, was the ranch of S.
Holstein improved by John Brockman
about 25 years ago and one of the larg-
est holdings on the river. Mr.. Hols-
tein informed US he had about $50 acres
of land in cultivation about l25 acres
of which is in alfalfa; yet, his farming
operations are Of less Importance than
his stock business as he owns great
herds Of cattle on the range to the
east and south Of his place in Grant and
Luna counties, these cattle are bred
up with Hereford blood until now they
resemble more the grade herds Of the
Mississippi valley than the range herds
of a dozen years ago.
Our next stop was at the little town of