El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-05

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~ mountain city viii be the center
Of attraction on April "A and %
a great railroad celebration will
take place on these days, eommemorat-
ing the completion OF the Orient rail-
way into Alpine, where it connects
with the Southern Pacific This viii
be the most important event that has
occurred IN this section Of Texas. All
indications point to the fact that Al
pine viii be taxed to the utmost in
caring for the great crowds that are
coming from all over west Texas. Al
ready 500 boosters from the San An
gelO country have arranged 10 come on
a special train and this viii be greatly
augmented by other towns along the
route; hundreds viii pour into Alpine
from neighbOring towns; delegations
are already being formed as FAR east
as san Antonio and as far west as FL
PasO- A barbecue banquet balloon
ascension, public speaking etc, has
been arranged
The Town Of Alpine.
Alpine. county seat OF Brewster
county, is located in the spurs OF the
Rocky mountains. or what is com
monty known as the extreme south
eastern slope Of the Davis noun talnS-
Overlooking an expansive valley 10
the north, surrounding the city on the
southeast and west at distance rang
ing from two TO four miles, is chain
of mountains rising from 1000 to 8Ouu
feet above sea level, presenting
scenic view unparalleled in the whole
state of Texas. Alpine has long en-
jOyed the distinction of being one OF
the most beautifully located cities IN
Texas. and is rightfully 6euOminated
the roof garden Of the Lone Star
state"
Alpine. at this time. is attracting the
attention Of all Texas. Its stragetic
location and rapidly increasing trans
portatiOn facilities make il a CONNER
cial and educational center OF great
section Of the state lying west OF the
PecOs river. BY the time this article
is off the press the Orient railway
will have completed the final link in
the chain that viii connect Kansas
City with Alpine Here the Orient sys-
tenn ties steel with the Southern Pa
cific railway. each acting as feeders
to the other. Thus they Join hands
in the development Of vast area Of
virgin country
Climate Is HeaIthfuI-
Nature has, indeed, been lavish IN
bestoWins upon this section peculiar
and happy girts-a climate that eN-
cells Colorado a sunlit sky 500 days out
of the year. pure, sort water. Tree
from contamination, a light, invigOra-
ting and health-giTing atmosphere
There are no mosquitoes consequently
no malaria
Commercially and numerically, the
city is growing fast and, with the
completion Of a second great trunk
line, the territory VIII be expanded in
every direction.
Nature awaits the advent Of the pi TX
and shovel when she viii give up, IN
large measure, the riches held beneath
the surface Of the earth Minerals OF
various character, such as silver
quick silver, copper, lead, zinc etc.
are in the earth in abundance, only
awaiting mans development Thou
sands Of acres Of fertile land are ready
10 do mans bidding. The section IS
stock raising country which Is su-
periOr to any other on the American
continent, yielding. as it does, better
resisting qualities not experienced
elsewhere
Alpine is a modern, up TO date little
city OF Z5OO inhabitants with a woe
awake. progressive citizenship 1t
maintains a well organized and active
chamber of commerce. which Is the
dominant factor in the development OF
this city and county. The magnificent
high school building and campus is
said to be the finest in Texas, pOpula-
ton considered Alpine has electric
lights, local and long distance tele-
phones. ice plant, steam laundry, mod
ern hotels. up to date business houses
nourishing banks. social clubs, lodges,
etc.
But the idol OF its citizenship is said
to be the high school and summer
normal Attracted by its stragetic 20
cation and ideal climate, the board OF
education of the state has for the
third consecutive year named Alpine as
the logical point for the west Texas
Summer normal. Alpine possesses every
requirement necessary for good student
wOrk-cOOl days and nights, COM
mOdiOus well lighted and wei ven
tilated school building, beauu1ul
mountain scenery, a natatOrium, pleas
and social environments, sunday
schools, churches. etc