Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-08-08

dollarsg Or in New York city that five
million dollars would be refused for onr
building location That there coul'
be such mysterious valuation attached
to any price of common dirt would seem
incredible. Yet the simple proposition
of location solves the problem in thes
cases. Thus who shall say that the futur
may not have similar valuable locations
in store for Fidalgo island whose posi-
ton, between the land and sea is shown
to be so peculiar and remarkable
But the present, with which we have
to do now, mas no such valuation here.
Let us then inquire what values are in
sight here now. delightful climate
that gives health, strength and the injoy-
ment OF liie; freedom from tornadoes, biz
yards, earthquakes and foods; a soil that
gives generous living, as has been dem
onstrated by many present for years; ex~
tensive tracts of rlch farming lands ad
iacent to the island, suitable for fruits,
vegetables, the dairy, sheep and wool
growing; even the rocks and hills yield a
rich reward to the hands of industry that
beds that will yield millions of the finest
brick, tiles and porcelain; timber, iron
and coal that must have their outlet
through these harbors. All these sources
of untold wealth surround this favored
island, and are its natural birthright, and
exclusive possession: In answer to the
inquiry what the future prospects of
location with such remarkable surround
ings are, we might exclaim, truly the
Almighty has done his part for this fa-
vored spot, and it remains for man to
take advantage of this glorious surrounds
ings. The motto eustamped on our siv-
er dollars. "In God we trust" should
actuate all in their efforts TO arrive at
high achievements. for a glorious future
awaits this island when its hill and val
leys become settled up.
II we should all unite and procure the
capital necessary to start brick yard,
tile mandatory, and works for pottery
in these clay beds, which would employ
five thousand men, that industry alone,
together with the other industries that
such works would bring, would collect
a population of 10000 people on this
island within ten years. Manufacturing
the lumber of this section and its immed-
late vicinity, as might be done with prop.
er facilities would also bring 10000 peo>
pie here in the same time, The fish that
turn up their silvery scales, and swar m
in these rolling waters, invite US to accept
the wealth that the fishing industry can
bring to this island. Add works for the
development of the Skagit coal and iron
mines, and 100000 inhabitants would
people this island within twenty years.
With movement all along the line of
industries that invite us to effort, with
union of sentiment and purpose, we need
not ask for railroad termini. These will
come without asking where ever business
demands their presence. If we act on the
saying, "God helps those who help them
selves" we shall not have to wait long for
railroads to move the productions we
create. Daniel Webster said;-"The man
and the occasion make the speech"
What it takes to make the speech and
move the nation, it takes to move bust.
ness, and bring the terminus. God fur
nishes the occasion on this island. He
fills up these waters with fish; he brood
ems these water courses for commerce,
furnished bays, ship channels and harbors
all around the beautiful island, places
wealth in every corner, stretches the
enduring foundations of the island out
from the mainland to the deep waters of
:be Fuca Straits, where the great whales
dispOrt themselves and lash the waters
into foam, and now he invites Commerce
to come and make its central point here
on these rugged and beautiful shores.
Under the direction of master mind,
which is the most important factor man
can contribute towards the work. all
should unite AS one man, with the motto.
In God we trust" and put each sho al
der to the wheels of all the industries
Then will capital flow in and render its
aid in building up the manufactures