The Greeley tribune., 1908-05-28
WHY GREASER
L. FIsHBAcK EXPLAINS THE
PECULIAR TERM
he Returns from Mexico Full Of
Information About Country,
Some Parts of Which
he Likes Well

Greeley, Colorado, May 10, 1908.
Editor Tribune
This is my first attempt at writing
an article for newspaper. have not
heretofore burdened the public with
my experiences or views on public
questions, either over my own sigma
ture Or that of "veritas." PRO Bono
Publico" or some other alias. But,
having promised you that on my re-
turn from Mexico / would contribute
for your readers something Of my
travels, will make start, with feel
ings akin to those of the small boy ON
the creek bank on the first swimming
day in spring. fearing to make the
plunge.
left Denver on the night of Feb
ruary 9th via. Rock Island railroad
for Fort Worth. twenty-five years
ago, following the advice of Horace
Greeley, Young man, go west"
first crossed western Kansas. At that
time the reclamation of desert was
but beginning. Here and there one
saw sod house, few scraggly trees.
l could not help but pity the occupants
and feel that they would lose their bet
with Uncle Sam-that they could live
on that land five years without starv-
ing. In that short space of twenty
two years those sturdy pioneers have
builded an empire and the sod house
and poverty have been replaced by
farm mansions and plenty.
| arrived at Fort Worth late and
failed to make connection on the
i'ikaty'' for san Antonio, SO had to re-
main in Fort Worth from shortly be-
fore noon until night. l was last in
Fort Worth in 1894. when it had about
1000 people. Today it claims 10000
figure your own discount) l had
hardly stepped off the train until I
began to enjoy the delight of south
ern spring day-to smell the frowsy
air, laden with the incense CD Of
coon. Going up the main street one
notices the great number of second
hand and cheap clothing stores. five
cent shows and saloons. But soon you
come to better surroundings and are
impressed with the fact that Fort
Worth is city of substance. destined
to have splendid future.
That night l went to San Antonio.
The hotels here are doing land Of
flee business, as had to get to third
one before l could find accommoda-
tions. Here the flowers were in bloom
and everything was beautiful. Re-
membering the story Of the Alamo,
and gazing for the flrst time upon 1t,
my heart filled with pride at the
thought, the American soldier is THE
type of courage and patriotism Of all
history.
\ Next morning started for City OF
Mexico At New Laredo crossed into
Mexico, and had to run the gauntlet
of Mexican revenue officers. The trip
from San Antonio to City Of Mexico
is distinguished chiefly by discomfort
1t Is dusty and the natural scenery not
very attractive, especially to one who
dwells in sight of the beauties of the
Rockies. But here one sees new
people. another civilization In en-
bryo, new architecture (or rather old)
a country Just awakening from sleep.
and the writer predicts it will be many
years before breakfast will ever be
called for the natives. The houses
are built like forts, are surrounded by
stone walls.
Arrived City of Mexico morning of
March 4th. Was met at depot by my
sister, Mrs. d. b. Gardner, and her
husband They have been residents
of Mexico City about seven years.
Spent six days there. Saw much of
City of Mexico by auto, Mr. Gardner
being agent for the republic for the
Franklin There are many beauti-
full sopts--the parks, the drives, but
to me, as whole. Mexico City is far
from beautiful or attractive. The ride
to Chapultepec (the presidents man
sion) and the graunds surrounding 1t
are delight, the cathedrals are awe
inspiring-but I simply didn't like the
City of Mexico. Nearly every where
you go In the central part of the city
you travel between stone walls. over