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impressed with the outlook that they have now gone east to try to make terms with the Gould system for transportation of ties and rails, and for traffic arrangements. If these terms can be satisfactorily concluded, they expect to return and form a company to begin work on the road at once. The plan is similar to that of Geo. Smith, in some respects, though different in others. The road would be built over the hogback route, where It is stated eleven and three-quarters miles of road will reach from Pallsade to the Bogart ranch, with only four per cent grade. Fourteen miles more will put the road into Collbran, its eastern terminus. The road would not be extended to Grand Junction, as paralleling the Gould track would cut off any chance of making advantageous traffic arrangements. The power would be generated by power stations on Mesa creek, and the company would arrange to furnish lights and power to any concern along the route at a reasonable rate. Dr. Craig says that while the promoters could easily build the road, they will ask local investors to take $50,000 in stock, principally to prevent any dissatisfaction or knocking, which might come about if no interests here were at stake. Mr. Stevick is known by reputation to most of our citizens as he was the receiver of the defunct Denver Savings Bank, which failed a couple of years ago; he also owns the old J. F. Brink place near Mesa. Mr. Schuyler said he believed the road would not only pay expenses from the start, but would pay a small dividend. This looks like it might mean business: anyway, whether these gentlemen succeed in putting the road in or not, we won't quit boosting until we get it.