The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-30

ELL PASO.

The town Of ~ Paso is located on the east bank
OF the great Arkansas River. in The southeastern
part Of Scdyvick county. Kansas. II has many
advantages. among which its beautiful aud
healthy location, situated on high, gently siop-
ing prairie. surrounded by Of the largest bod
les of The most fertile land in the STATE which is
all taken up by actual settlers who energetic.
industrious anil practical farmers They are At
work in earnest. opening mp their farms and max
ing themselves good. comfortable aud permanent
homes
ROCK BOTTOM.
There is u rock bottom in the river. extending
about three quarters o: mile UP and down the
stream. on the cas-, bank the rocks are about af-
teen feet above low wafer mark aud on the west
bank about twelve fec, below tbs surface of the
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
/ 4 good substantial bridge. two hundred and
soventy-nVe feet long, spans the Arkansas River
at thi. place, thereby riyins tae farmers on The
west side o: the river 10 the town y, any
stage Of water and at all seasons Of the year The
bridge rrsis stone abnimrnts on either bsak,
and or two iron piers. which stand hrnly ON the
bed rock in the river Il is naturally the best
place the river In this s;s,c Tor railroad bridge
scross the great arkansas Rsv.r.
RAILROADS.
I Two railroads asrr already been surveyed TO
this place; from the northeast via Earoka and
Augusta, crossing the river at this rock hal;oui
| the other nom the city Of wich:is 10 Arkansas
City. which proved he almost an air line. and
/ very favorable route. No iosht. both reads will
soon be completed.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There is not the least douh, thai here is the best
water privilege in the state Of Kansas The great
Arkansas River. its source in the Rocky Noun
isins, Is supplied with water in summer bY the
melting SHOWS in the mountains, by rain and its
many tributaries in winter The water j. always
highest nom spring auiil f,li. yet 10 has never
been known To overflow it, hanks NJ this point
There is an abundance Of water during the whole
year 10 run all the machinery that can be pisced
on the bank Tor several miles lrl0w
FEASIBILITY OF \ DAN.
The feasibility OF dam across the siver is not
questioned. solid rock bottom all the way across
TO build upon. the width only iva hundred and
seventy i've feel from shore 70 shore. aigh bank
OF clay and rock the side anl On the west
side a bed of tough clay covered with sand, rx-
tending for s"ile az the river above the rock
bottom This water privilege and will short
iy be improved. ~ Pasn viii be a manufacturing
town. The experiments last season In raising
cotton demonstrated that this aagl and Ultimate are
adopted TO cotton growing; then why rot mana
ncfuro IL here where thr corner stone and found
ation have been naturally laid
THE TOWN.
The town is new, the buildings are sub-lantisf
erected Tor permanent businrs > houses AMI homes
IL contains one dry goods store - drug store two
grocery stores, Hotel, a " iepn maker and
blacksmith shop, shoe storr a meat market
two feed stables, good school horse and a num-
Der IT dwelling.
SCHOOL PRIVILEGES.
There Is a good school ffan seven 10 nine mouth.
each year. \ sabbath school has been organized
and Is now In fonrishing condition
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have hrcn effected,
VIZ the Methodist and United Presbyterian. each
having regular services.
JUNCTION OF STAGES.
Ey recent arrangements the Town enYany has
succeeded In obtaining Of this place u junction Of
thu stages OF the soaihw, stern stage Company
daily stage runs from here 10 Wichita atri-wseIIy
from her. 20 Fort sal, II lri-we.kiy 10 yelling
ton, a. daily. via indeid, To Arkansas city
TIMBER
The timber ia this vicinity consist. Of ootton-
wood, oak, ash. hickory, walnut, mulberry end
elm. Cord wood Is delivered in town at four doh
lars per cord
BUSINESS OPENINGS.
There Is here good opening for business men
of all kinds mechanics Of all trades honest, in
dns,riou-, temperate and energetic men are re-
sp.cifully invited
The policy Of the town company heretofore has
been to donate lots 10 those who beilt houses on
them. Now. for the first time they advertise iot.
for sale
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes or " .shlng 10 eugase In
business Of any Kind OF DESIRING to locate in q
healthy. pleasant aBi prosperous new place,
among good class of society would do well 20
pay tins place a ,isir before settling fl.rwhsrr
for further particulars a,i,irrs.
JOHN iiUFBAUEH, or
I0-ly J. uour MIxSfCu