The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-02-26
ron IMMIGRANTS.
ELL PASO.

The town Of FL PasO il located on the east bank
Of the great Arkansas River, in the southeastern
part Of Sedswick county, Kansas. Ii has many
adv antages, among which are its beautiful and
healthy location, situated on 8 high, gently slop-
ing prairie, surrounded by Of the largest bod
lie. Of the mos, fertile land in the state, which is
sill taken up by actual settlers who energetic,
industrious and practical farmers. They are 1t
work ia earnest. opening up their farms and max
I'M; themselves good, comfortable and permanent
homes.
ROCK BOTTOM.
There is a rock bottom in the river, extending
about three quarters Of mile up and down the
stream. On the east bank the rocks are about ff-
teen fee; above low water mark, and on the west
bank about twelve feet below the surface Of the
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
A good substantial bridge, two hundred and
seventy-nve feet long, spans the Arkansas River
at this place, thereby giving the farmers on the
west side Of the river access 10 the town at any
stage OF water and at all seasons Of the year The
bridge rests on stone abu;ments either bank,
ard two iron piers, which stand firmly on the
bed rock in the river 1t is naturally the hes.
place on the river in this state for railroad bridge
across the great Arkansas River.
RAILROADS.
Two railroads have already been surveyed to
this place; one from the northeast, via Eureka and
Augusta, crossing the river a: this rock bottom,
the other from the city of Wichita to Arkansas
City, which proved to be almost an air line, and
very favorable roaie. No dosbt, both roads will
soon be completed.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There is not the least doubt that here is the best
water privilege in the state OF Kansas. The great
Arkansas River, its source in the Rocky Noun
tains, is supplied with water in summer by the
melting SHOWS in the mountains, by rain and its
many tributaries in winter The water il always
highest from spring until fall, yet it has never
been known to overflow its banks at this point
There is an abundance of water during the whole
year to run all the machinery that can be placed
on the bank for several miles below.
FEASIBILITY OF A DAM.
The feasibility Of dam across the river is not
questioned, solid rock bottom all the way across
to build upon, the width only two hundred and
seventy five feet from shore TO Shore high bank
of clay and rock the east side, and on the west
side bed Of tough clay covered with sand, ex-
tending for some ways up the river above the rock
bottom. This water privilege must and will short
ly be improved. FL Psso will be manufacturing
town. The experiments last season in raising
cotton demonstrated that this soil and climate are
adopted TO cotton growing; then why not manu-
facture it here where the corner stone and found
alton have been naturally laid.
THE TOWN
The town is new, the buildings are substantial,
erected for permanent business houses and homes
II tain dry druv
grocery stores, one Hotel, . wLgon maker and
blacksmith shop, ono shoe store, meat market,
two feed stables, a good school house, and num-
Der of dwellings.
SCHOOL PRIVILEGES.
There is good school from seven to nine months
each year. A Sabbath-school has been organized
and is now in nourishing condition.
CHURCHES.
Two church organic ATOMS have been effected,
viz: the Methodist and United Presbyte each
having regular services.
JUNCTION OF STAGES.
By recent arrangements the Town Company has
succeeded in obtaining at this place junction of
the stages Of the Southwestern Stage Company. A
daily stage runs from here to Wichita, atr-weckly
from here 10 Fort Sill, tri-weekly to Yelling
ton, a daily, via Winfield, to Arkansas City.
TIMBER.
The timber in this vicinity consists of cotton
wood, oak, ash, hickory, walnut, mulberry and
elm Cord wood is delivered in town at four dol
lars per cord.
BUSINESS OPENINGS.
There is here good opening for business men
of all kinds, mechanics of all trades honest, in
dustrious, temperate and energetic men are re-
epectfully invited.
The policy Of the town company heretofore has
been to donate lots to those who built houses on
them. Now for the first time, they advertise lots
for sale.
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes or wishing to engage in
business of any kind, or desiring to locate in
healthy, pleasant and prosperous new place,
among . good class Of society, would do we'll to
pay this place visit before settling elsewhere.
For further particulars address
JOHN HUFBAUER, or
40-lv J. HOUT MINNICH