The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-12-03
THE TERRITORY OF IDAHO.
n Description or it, Finest Portions.
From The Onrh1 H.raid

from fhS NW'tb1 H'rdh
Homer S.ull, EsQ., of this city, who has
Just returned from an extended tour through
tho country now being opened up by the build
ing OF tho Oregon Short Line, gives glowing
account OF the mineral. agricultural. and graz
ing resources Of that region. From Granger a
small station in Wyoming the now road runs
ing and agricultural, country known as tho
Bear Lake Valley. which is settled by some
people have fine grain farms in the valley and
thousands of cattle and sheep find abundant
81 M at Sn the there s bnt s in
raised in the Bear Lake country. but the hardy
grains such as wheat, barley. and oats. and also
and the crops reaped by thse Mormons would
astonish some farmers even in fertile Nebraska.
volcanic formation, aiYording some of the Nm
est scenery in TIM West, but Of no uso to either
IS the v o he
regions i in the world II is in this locality; and
AMONG stoctmeH Of %hero csn ind E roia
bile Water feeding?n seems to be fully an
and thousands Of acres Of the, best natural
TO another. The advantages Of this region are
Just beginning to be understood by cattle grow
rangemonts to take up ranges ulong some Of
the best streams.
Tho Snake River is crossed Mt American Falls.
lance of SO miles, tho road runs through lava
beds. From ShoShono n branch Is being con-
which is described as q, second Edorado. Won
derful stories are told OF tho number Of tho
mines and great richness Of the ore. and poo
pie are nocking in from all directions. Many.
OF course. are attracted by the visions OF wealth
to By obtained from the mines but q large
number expeet to gain fortunes from the fer
farmer on tie bench between iiailey and Belle
vue raised 200 bushels OF potatoes from six
acres OF ground, and sold them all readily in
HALEY M from ~ to cents per pound max
OF all kinds finds ready sale in HALEY ut 10 cents
Mr.. Stmll describes the Boise Valley as one Of
the tairest spots on earth; Shut in on all sides
ny high mountains. on whose peaks the snow
lies all the year round the people in tho valley
live in almost \ perpetual summer The coun-
try seems to be especially apted to fruit rails
ing. and the nearness Of tho mines to Boise
City gives those eengnged in that pursuit the
best OF markets. The miners aro liberal with
cred in other localities fabulous prices for fruit
G Wbo h vegetables ns Jne farmer named DAYS.
frequently received as high rs $4,000 n year
for fruit alone. As it hardly ever rains in Idaho.
not anks "5e %ssd by rrEaHn but this
contrary. those. who have had experience
say that artificial watering is preferable. The
whom the proper moisture is obtained the sup
ply is shut of. Men who have investigated the
matter carefully, claim that taking a given
each acre OF IRRIGATED land is equal TO that OF
1--we acres not irrigated There is no failure
from drought and crops are enormous. cab
washtubs. The cost o:irrlgation usually such
an important factor. is there reduced 10 the
minimum. tho snow upon the mountains af-
the warmth OF the summer sun 1t melts and
trickles down the sides OF the hills In thousands
oi tiny rivulets. which need but a little outlay
q time and money TO DO turned to the use Of
the euebAndmRns