The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-01-28
A FREE SITE IS OFFERED !
This City the Center Of the Largest
Mining District in the World.
A BILL INTRODUCED BY CRANE.
The Panhandle Of Idaho Entitled to the In.
stitution.-Kootenai County Wants it.

| ss1euIioa. Aootenal County Wants il.
An effort is being made by our citi-
zens to have the school of mines located
in or hear this city. 1t is not purely a
selfish motive that prompts them in this
matter, but we have here the natural
advantages for such an institution.
many of which no other place can offer.
The legislature should consider these in
selecting the location for such an insti-
tuition. Briefly enumerated, they are as
follows:
First-For a mild and equable eli
mate this portion of the state is not
surpassed.
Second-The town is noted for its
healthfulness, and We doubt if there is
another place in the state where the
death rate is SO low Many of the dis
eases common to other sections are sell
dom met with here.
Third-Our water. 1t is the verdict
Of all who visit the city that the water
is the purest and best that can be found.
1t is pumped from lake Ceur d'Alene
at a depth of 50 feet, and supplied to
our citizens by complete system of
water works, and could be extended to
the site offered for the school at little
expense.
Fourth-We have a complete system
of electric lights. Our fuel supply is
practically inexhaustible. Wood can be
furnished at from 50 to $3.50 per cord.
Fifth-We are in the midst of a rich
agricultural country capable of support
ing large population. The country is
being rapidly settled by thrifty class
of people, our population and that of
the surrounding country having doubled
in the past two years.
SiYth-We are on one transcontinental
Northern Pacific - and
have two others within an hours ride |
by boat or rail.
Seventh-We are surrounded by the |
largest and richest mining country in |
the world, extending from the southern
line of the state into British Columbia |
ON the north, and from the center of
Montana to TIE Pacific ocean. Within
a radius of 200 miles are to be found
more varieties of mineral than in any
other country of the same extent.
Eighth-From the above it is plainly
TO be seen that the opportunities for
field work by students are unsurpassed.
Ninth-The numerous varieties of
LAY and rock formations surrounding
rs will furnish valuable field for
study.
Many other advantages not enumer-
ated might be mentioned.
While we do not wish to detract from
he merits of our competitors for the
chcol, some of their disadvantages are
70 apparent that brief mention of
hem will not be out of place.
Osborn, one Of the towns mentioned,
S located in the heart of the CGur d.
Alene mining district, surrounded by
and her prosperity ami popu-
alton depend entirely upon the mines.
,nce the mines of that section are
worked out and abandoned, as history
proves is the case with all mining dis
riots, the town will go TO ruin and de-
ay. Locate a school of mines in such
place and in a few years the buildings
night stand alone as a monument to 1
he folly of those who voted for their
ocation. The facilities are also limited a,
or reaching that town.
If favorable location, with the other
natural advantages, are taken into con- !,
liberation. Crur dAlene is certain to I.
ecure the school of mines. and the
legislature will make no mistake in Civ,
ng us that institution. kooteaai county
5 entitled TO it, and our claims should {
ot be overlooked.
+. +. Wonnacott has offered to donate I
ne of the most beautiful sites that a
ould possibly be selected for the school.
On Wednesday Representative Crane I
ltroduced bill to locate the school of h
lines and science at C9ur dAlenc.
he bill carries large appropriation i,
nd provides that the Idaho mineral n
Shibit shall be turned over to the insti- G.
ltion after the worlds fair closes.