Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-04-26
GOVERNMENT EXPERT SEES
GREAT FUTURE FOR THE
DEFINING COUNTRY.

Hon. T.. +. Bohm. of Chicago. former |
T. = special agent of the census Of
irrigation. author of the noted Carey
ac, Manual" and also Of irrigation
Finance" likewise n member of long
standing of the National irrigation
Congress. has been spending few days
In Deming. before proceeding to the
Mimbres Hot Springs for rest and re-
cuperaton. In conversation with the
Graphic editor, Mr. Bohm says
while have not fully investigated
your agricultural area or development,
have seen enough Of Deming during
nv first stay. To make a profound i'm
preston. have, during the past
seven or eigh, years made about four-
teen trips Ia the coast. having been
over all the transcontlnental railroads
and their branches. and have visited Il
majority Of irrigated sections. may
say therefore. with some Justification.
that am qualified to make compari-
sons and to exercise n reasonable
amount of Judgment.
II may safely say that | do not l'-
call another example of u town of the
modest proportions Of Dcming that dis
PLAYS such splendid evidences of public
spirit and commendaSlc progressive
hess The great number Of tasteful
new residences attest the growth of the
city, the up-to-date water works. sewer
system and lighting plants, miles "I
splendid cement walks, superior
schools. modern public buildings ana
provisions for public entertainments.
all give evidence Of prosperous city
The Second evening here ! Witnessed Il
performance ut the Crystal theatre Of
a standard drama by one of the best
companies that play the large eastern
circuits. There are not many things
In western conditions that evoke
establishment. but this Is one instance.
Il speaS by the card when ! say
iha, one Of the most serious draw
backs to the rapid settlement Of other
wise desirable agricultural areas, from
the standpoint of men with means. ar'
cusiomed to an American scale of Nv
Ing, Is TO be found in the isolation and
generally crude conditions OF life. Any
student Of the history Of western &C.
vcopment will bear me ou' in the
statement that such favorable com
hination of fortuiiious circumstances
and natural advantages rs exist mere
are not Of every day occurrence
You are directly upon one ~ tue
main east and west lines of the great
Hartman systems and are likewise
favored with the Santa Fc ANA VI
Paso and Southwestern, with other
railroads coming. You have direct ra'
service to Chicago and eastern l"iilH
and IN all points west and are wi'h''
less than three hours ride of the me
lropolis Of the Southwest. You are
likewise an important center ms II 'o'h
ly seat, and taking II all In all, cav
see nothing omitted from the scheh'
of life to which the average eas,erh'
ar his wife might he accustomed,
Add to this climate, admittedly y
aealthful and mild as can be folhu u
the United States Il am quoting IRON
the records of tho meteorological re
por,s Of the United States Weathe
Bureau, an ideal altitude, majes''
ecenic surroundings. opportunities 10
discriminating recreation In the near
by mountains, and not the least a
abundance of the purcst water
America to drink. II would seem VII
all these combined. rs though ever
benefit within reason. are here set be
fore man
IAN these evidences Of the city
growth are but the outward maniies''
lions OF what Is taking place aronh
you In the development and rapid e.
tension OF that. today, extremely raj
phenomenon, n new agricultural ~
trict mt "a nromise but n realization.