The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-29

nine feet. This coal is conceded to be the equal, at least, of any coal found anywhere for steam and heating pur- poses. It is remarkably free from sulphur, burns almost without smoke, and is shown by analysis to contain from 80 to 85.6 per cent of carbon. The vast coal fields of emi-anthracite coal cover an area of not less than l2,- 900 square miles. These coal fields are but little developed, but, so far as known, are of great extent and rich ness. Dr. David D. Owen says of these coals: The character of this coal is worthy of special notice. The approximate chemical analysis shows it to be emil anthracite coal, rich in carbon ana containing small propor- tion of ochre- colored ashes.' The amount of fixed carbon therein shows it's great value in heat producing prop critics. Messrs. Chauvenent & Blair say: No coal as good as this for tin smelting occurs in Illinois, and the low per cent. of sulphur-say 1 per cent.-is an additional advantage. We do not hesitate to pronounce this an excellent coal for use in blast furnaces. Prof. R. w. Jones says of the coal: If the sample I handled is an average specimen, this coal is valuable both for the manufacture of Illuminating gas and coke.' Prof. Roberts says Some of these Arkansas coals will coke."
 In ap interview with Prof. Thomas, geologist of the Iron Mountain rail- way land department, he makes the following observations, which will prove of value to immigrants:
 "The question arises as regards the smallest sum considered necessary for a newcomer to start with. Those who come here to make homes for them selves should have $500 to $1,00O to start with, even on the government lands. There will be some years of close effort. Poultry must be kept, vegetables raised, odd jobs of work done for the neighbors. But thue, on even this small capital, a valuable property can be developed in the course of eight or ten years. If private lands are preferred, it is best to pur- chase only as much as can certainly be paid for. A small piece of good land is better than large piece of poor land. Develop this thoroughly and make it profitable, and more land can be had at some future time. Many failures have arisen from attempting too much. The new settler who de- serves success begins at bedrock, keeps out of debt, buys as little as he can, wears his old clothes, works early and late, plants trees and vines for the fu- ture, leaves whisky alone, and has 8 definite aim and plan in life. Such man can come to Arkansas with a small capital and find it a good state for the poor man'-those who are con- tent to work can here hayes comforta- ble home in land where there are no violent extremes of heat and cold, and where the farmer can work in comfort every month in the year."
 The state as whole, especially at this season of the year, is one of the most beautiful spots in the western world. With it's mammoth forests, its thousands of acres of cotton and corn, miles of shimmering river, tow ering mountains and growing cities, it presents scene of unrivaled attrac- tions. No matter to what part of the state the immigrant may come and be an honest man, Democrat or Republi- can, he will receive the right hand of fellowship and every encouragement to become permanent citizen.
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