Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-04-03
Observations Of a Kansas Man

Three years would be a long time to
spend in some places. 1t would De Qnitc
n lengthy soloun in parts OF New
Mexico, hut to the Kansas man in
Dem;ng il has seemed Of shyt dura'
ton. filed with much that has been new
and interesting. and to the city and
surroundings has brought many changes
and improvements, and left the I'M
print OF growth and development.
In the past the main streets leading
from the depots to the business portion
were not a credit to the place; the CEN
trail part was the water course; they
were full of ruts and looked as though
they had been travelled exclusively by
the proverbial Dutchman, of whom 1t
was said that the hollow Of his foot
made hole in the ground. Now this
condition has all been charged, the
streets having been graded into correct
form and given thick coat Of gravel
which will make 1t n lasting improve
ment. And, too. the quiet, serene at
mosphere Of the principal streets are
losing some of their former dreamy a
,i.ude and by some are spoken OF as
the ''auto infested thoroughfare Of tie
progressive Windmill City,"
AS we pass along these streets at
night and notice the binding glow from
the arc lights suspended at the street
crossings, we think OF time when 1t
was difficult to tell $50 much alike they
seemed) just where the stars touched
the horizon and the twinkling lights of
the town began.
Three years ago the freight house
had been destroyed 10y fire and the
transferring and loading was done at a
temporary platform with a string Of
cars on each eide. The clerical force
occupied a small room at the passenger
depot. Now the new and spacious
freight depot especially arranged for
the convenience Of both roads would be
credit to n much larger city than
Deming.
The Santa Fe Co. has other improve
men,s to It's credit, large turntable
at the round house, the automatic car
scales near the depot, one mile of in.
pipe line connecting the S. p. and Santa
Fe water tanks, an up.to.date boiler at
the pumping house, new track in many
places in the yard and heavy steel foi
!, the main line, all OF which make a gooc
/ showing.
: Another long stride in the right di
rection is the city waterworks, all new
and complete, a modern brick building
7 installed with the best type of machin
n cry, 75.foot tank. two miles Of pip
v line and an unlimited supply Of the hes
water in the Territory.
" The school building stands for il
share Of Improvement in the form of
|. spacious west wing, complete in fi'
lures and fire escapes and all that go'
with such institutions that believe
Z keeping abreast with the times.
II Much could be said in just praise
IS the many inviting residences that hay
N sprung into prominence during tn
, time, such as Mr. Wallis Mr.. Carr
- Judge FEEDERS and many others, who
u names DO TO, know, all Of which I
he justice to the place and seem to ind
cate that the adobe house is becomiI
less in favor.
10 The Deming Ice & Electric pla
n stands for the greatest improvement
% all and has recently completed larI
to engine room filed with up-to da
,p machinery huge dynamos for genera
h ing electricity for ligh. and power.
IN extensive boiler room that has be
IN given third and much larger boiler,
Of new well demonstrating the SUGGEST
nt lifting OF great quantities Of water
at the use of compressed air, new n
av paratus and greater capacity for tul
IN ing out ice, n new and inviting office
nj but TO note the details of this plan
marked advancement would make
long story Of Itself. | will simply S
you will be well repaid and entVtair
and treated courteously should you {
US eide to visit the plant.
ur The changes that have taken pls
IN have not all been desirable. Some I
mingled with regrets. Vacancies ha
been made in hores and business plac
NC as worthy members have depart
m while we, in recognition Of this higl
'e- power, humbly bow in sad submissi
trust that the improvements | hi
noted may be as an index, leading
greater things, like the small end o
wedge, open the way for larger
wv velopment and are, as a sign boa
nv pointing the way to future prosper
,st that ultimately must come.