The anti-monopolist., 1876-06-22
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The Anti-M0n0P0l

The principal rivers OF Kansas are the
Kaw, Smoky Hill, Arkansas, Big Blue,
Republican, Saline, and Solomon. OF
all these none present more favorable
opportunities to the husbandman and
manufacturer than the broad and fertile
valley of the Solomon river. Timber
for all practical purposes is abundant up
on this stream and its numerous tribu-
taries. Indeed, no part Of the state,
west of longitude 81 degrees, is so well
watered and wooded as Phillips and
Norton counties. The Solomon river has
never failing water powers lying unim-
proved, with few exceptions, from its
source to its confluence with the Saline
river at Solomon city. These water
privileges will at no distant day be util
lied and the hum Of the busy wheel OF
the Touring mills, the woolen mills and
other branches OF industry, will be heard
from one end of the valley to the other.
A little capital. a little enterprise, and
more immigration is all that is necessary
to transform the great valley OF the Sol>
omon from its rural quietude, to busy.
bustling scene of industry, contributing
w. oAsA AOSClViu5 10 o1oA y VI eAO VSesAeA
and Commerce OF the world.
The crops are looking finely, OF which
we raise spring and winter wheat, (the
preference being the winter varieties J
oats, corn, rye, barley, and all kinds Of
vegetables.
The present state of this county is that
of an energy and interest unparalleled
in the settlement of any new county in
the state, and for aught we know, in the
west, determined upon speedy transfor-
nation of its western wilds into flaming
and waving fields Of agricultural enter
prise and interest unsurpassed in the an
nails OF incipient civilization. The sur
face OF Phillips and adjoining counties is
generally rolling prairie, with occasional
ranges of low bluffs dividing the valleys
character of the soil is such that it cannot
be surpassed in any agricultural region
in the United States. 1t is from tour to
six feet deep and of a dark loan with a
slight admixture of clay. and a small
quantity of sand and vegetable mold IN
the valleys of the streams.
Stock raising is fast becoming feat
ure of prominence among the agricul-
turists in this and adjoining counties. 1t
is surely a safe and lucrative business,
the prairies furnishing the most nutritious
grasses and the numerous creeks good
supply of cool, sparkling spring water.
Coal has been discovered on the Solo
mon river about seven miles from this
point. We are informed that parties
are preparing to prospect soon with a
view OF developing the mines. This por-
ton of Kansas has the finest building
stone ever saw. it being the celebrated
magnetism lime stone. When first taken
from the quarries it is soft and can be
cut in any desired shape with a common
saw it becomes hard enough for build.
ing purposes by few weeks exposure
to the atmosphere. These quarries are
very numerous, sufficiently so that nc
person in Northern Kansas need be with.
out good stone buildings.
All the land along this truly beautiful
stream is government land, subject te
entry under the pre-emption, homestead
or timber culture acts.
There are two classes of persons thai
should emigrate: those who canno
make comfortable living by honest Ia
Dor where they are, and those who pay
dearly for land in the East or in Europe
while they can get better land in tn,
West for nothing. Rich men shoult
come West in order to increase thei
riches, and poor men should come Wes
to better their condition. Strong peo
pie should come West, tor here strengtl
has its reward, and weak man ought +
come West, tor this is the land Of health
The ''loafern should not come West 70
we have no use for him.
In colonies is the best way that peopl
can settle new country. By emigraun
together they practically are still 8
home. tor old friends and old friendship
constitute home indeed. The wome
and children by this means. are cured {
homesickness, and the men have th
power and the means to help one anoti
er.
Thousands Of men, now wealthy,
:. the West. have come here without dol
lar; they, however, were men of grit,
thought. and Of action, caring little Il
:. hardship, and determined to "do or die
,, A man with family can settle himse
,omiortably on piece of land in tn
country with from 900 to $500 TheI
are thousands Of men who own farms
the East that they can sell at from f25 ,
: 2loo per acre. who By moving to Kanss
: can obtain from the government 81
.. acres OF land for nothing. Suppose 70
for instance can sell your farm in ii
East Tor 5000. and come West and Sc
tie on better piece OF land for 96O0; d
.. you not realize nice sum by your Z,
. movals
|, Much more might be said By way Of il
: ducr,nents to people to come West 70 Il
Solomon Valley. but do not wish [
takessup too much OF your valuable spac,
Then, in conclusion. let me again invil