The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-12-14
CENTRAL KANSAS -lTS ADvAN-
TAGER AND DIS ~.

TAGES AND OESADvAN1ACES.
Prom or Special Cornsfonisu.-l
SALISA, ks., Dec 9th; ISL.
Near the confluence OF the Salina, Smoky
HUI and solomon River, lies the beautiful
town Of
sALINA,
the county seat of Saline county. one Of the
mos. important stations west If Topeka, on
the Kanss. Pacific Railroad. The location
l. beautiful, and the country around it the
finest in the State. The land in Saline
county i principally what is called "bostom
land" and unsurpassed in richness.
The soil is particularly adapted 20 the
production of small grain, corn, wheat, oats,
rye and barley, and as far as has been tested
the climate is we'll adapted TO fruits of all
kinds.
Lind still continues very cheap, and We
know of no section Of the State, where the
Immigrant, can End better bargains in land
than in Saline county. The particular ad.
vantages of thi. section Of country are rich
soil, land easily improved, and low prices.
The disadvantages are scarcity OF tim.
Der for fencing and building
purpose There is plenty of timber, fol
fuel, as vel, and We have nc
doub: that coal will be found sufficient to sup
ply all demands. Coal is now worth SO Pe.
ton, and wood 81 to s. per cord.
Businessi il well represented in Saline,
there being several quite large houses, all Of
which seem to be doing well. Six hotel:
furnish accommodation for the travelling
public: Eu,h's Dining Hall, the Pacific
House, and the City Hotel, being the prin'
cipal ones. The latter house, which is loca-
ted on the principal business street, has laie
ly been leased by A. II. Thompson, who
has refted, reiurnished, and completely
renovated if, and ii is now being kept in first
class style. Mr.. Thompson is the beau ideal
of landlords, and all guests Of the house can
be assured ofbeing made perfectly at home,
and all their wants attended 10.
The late storm through that region OF
country has been especially hard on
cattle. Horrible stories are told OF cattle
and their herders pcr;shing in the storm,
AMI our informant, an old plainsman ard
cattleman, assured US that not less than
0,OJ0 head of cattle had persisted during
the storm.
Instances are numerous where more than
half the herd perished and in one instance,
400 out Of 200 head Of cattle succumbed
TO the inclemency of the weather.
SOLOMON CITY
is located seventeen miles east Of Saiina, and
il a station of considerable Importance, Icing
the rival of Abilene IN the cattle trade. The
trade of the Solomon Valley naturally flows
to this point, which gives it a large trade for
a small place, and renders it Al important
point on the Kansas Pacific. The country
around is similar to that surrounding Salina,
and is equally as rich. Both this point and
Salina are very anxious for marrow
Gauge" connection with Leavenworth, and
both promise it = large trade if ever such a
connection is made. Salina has already
voted bonds for branch, and Solomon City
is very anxious to hear of some terms from
the Kansas Central, whereby they can secure
a connection with the metropolis of the State.
We would suggest 10 the officers Of the X. c.
that they ascertain the wants Of these princi.
pal sta,icrs, and as near as may he, supply
them. We think the Citizens Association
should look into the matter, and if The trade
Of that rich country can be secured TO Leav-
enwor:h by slight deviation from the main
tract, i; had better I've done by it.
MARROW GAuGF.