Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-31

where there is the most bountiful natural
rainfall The reason for this is not deep
or hidden. however. 1t is simply a case
Of having the w4ter at all Times where
and when it is wanted. great deal of
the development of this region may be
accredited directly and indirectly to the
Union Pacific, the first road to invade
this region.
HnFdships for Pioneers.
The pioneers who first settled these
states were obliged to journey weary
distances and an OK team or a pair of
mules or horses and canvas-covered wag-
ons, were the only means of conveyance.
1t used to take the mail coach thirty
days to make the run from Salt Lake to
Omaha, and the country swarmed with
Indians in many places along the route.
In any of the western states traversed,
there were no railroads. the river towns
on the Missouri river we're better off by
reason of steamboat service, out this
was somewhat irregular and not always
satisfactory.
The coming of the railroad brought
thousands of immigrants, who reached
their destination cheaply, and these
brought under CULTIVATION millions upon
millions of acres of land. 1t also at
eral resources Of gold, silver and copper,
COAL iron, etc. All the machinery needed
for mining had to be hauled by wagon at
great expense and the quick, cheap and
sure service of the railroad placed pro-
ducers next door to the whole world
And the people who raised all kinds of
crops could now sell their produce 1900
miles distant; even to European coun-
tries. Nearly all the higher grade apples
raised in oregon are now sold in Lon
don, where they command very high
prices.
Towns Spring Up.
AS soon as the railroad came towns
sprang up almost over night; people
came from far distances to settle; great
acres of land were cultivated; the farmer
became sure of a market: a new and
vital energy developed along many lines
because the settlers were put in close touch
with the outside world; distance was nc
longer thought of, for the railroad
brought their former neighbors to visit
them, carried their freight and took
them on journeys which, were 1t not for
this strong friend, would have been as
impossible as If they were held fast in
| a wilderness.
The line of the Union Pacific passes
lHTOuBH country Aull u uHpdT-
alleled for him who enjoys the beauties OF
nature Leaving Omaha one has first an
opportunity to admire the thriving towns
apd cities of the great Cornhusker state
and meanwhile to marvel at the fertility
OF its fields and valleys.
Marvellous Sights.
Crossing the border line into Wyoming
he is whisked through a wonderfully scenic
country, gaining an excellent view of Gran
lite Canyon. the continental divide and the
thousand and one other sights Of thi:
interesting western state. Utah fur
nlshes its share OF thrills for the sight
seer. Here ones admiration is attracted by
Castle Rock. Hanging Rock and the multi
tude of ether natural wonders with which
the country is replete. At the same time
for he who is historically inclined, every
foot Of the great route is pregnant with
interest, having been the scene OF many In
teresting incidents in the life of the coun'
try.
One can also reach Ogden by another line
of the Union Pacific which runs from
! Kansas City through Kansas and Colorado
and is as full of interest as is the more
northerly route.