Show A ATO TO PARK PARR THE UNION PACIFIC 1 Mr fl plans for the conversion n of th the tho Union Pacific right of way way into a parkway 2000 miles long are arc receiving much attention in the east I One paper says Alfalfa in 10 long g gr gren green en stretches dotted by pine trees an and elms will present t to transcontinental tourists ouris f a sight a-sight for tired eyes s but the alfalfa and trees in combination will furnish also a barrier against ordinary wash washouts and snowdrifts There will not be much barrier against snowdrifts snowdrifts snowdrifts snow snow- drifts none at all against washouts washouts washouts do donot donot donot not start on th the surface They were well described described described de de- de- de scribed by Milton lilton a long time ago when he told about winds underground and w waters forcing way sidelong have moved a mountain from its seat scat That is a quotation of an imperfect memory memory memory mem mem- ory and m may y not be be quite right but it i is the thought There is a much more more serious matter for Mr 1 Harriman 1 and that is how to get water to moisten his long park lie Tie can do itin in places easy eno enough gh but there is no reason why all l railroad c. c companies mp i. i i especially t in rainy countries cannot prod produce c a much more pleasant view for passengers from car cai windows than is now seen seen |