Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-22

ed supply Of timber exists In certain
portions OF 1t, while an abundant sup
ply Is at all times available from points
east and adjacent to 1t. The extent of
territory embraces an area Of about
LILO square miles.
Owing to the different elevations at
tanned, a great variety of climate ex-
lists. Along the valley of the Clearwater
river. the climate Is similar to that ex-
perienced at Walla Walla, Wash. In
this section fruit growing may be engage
ed in with all the assurance Of safe and
profitable investment. All the varieties
of fruit except the citrous can be raised
to perfection On the uplands the eli
mate is similar to that existing in the
Palouse country hereinbefore described.
and of which this is but a continuation.
MINES.
Contiguous to the reservation are
some of the finest gold mining districts
in Idaho, viz: Pierce City, Ora Elmo,
lying rs miles east. These districts are
we'll known among mining men as being
rich In placer and gold quartz PROPOSE
tons. Hundreds of thousands of dol
lars have been taken from these mines.
South and east are the Florence. the
Elk City and Warrens district, all hav
ing a we'll known reputation as gold pro-
ducers. Placer mining has been profit
ably carried on for years on the Snake
and Salmon rivers and their tributaries.
The Clearwater river has long been
known to be rich in placer dirt. but ow-
ing to the stringent laws governing In
dian reservations. this district has not
IL
ors.
SURROUNDINGS.
The Nez Perez Indian reserva tion is
not an isolated spot. but lies in close
proximity to railroad and water comnu-
nications. The city of Genesee, the ter
minus of the S. & p. branch of the
Northern Pacific railroad, Is situated
near the northwest corner of the reSer-
vation and is the nearest railroad point
and is a city of 200 people, containing
good schools, churches and a good line
of general merchandise stores. and Is To-
Gated i'm Latah county. The towns of
Juliaetta and Kendrick are also located
in Latah county and near the north line
of the reservation on the Spokane K Pa
louise. n branch of the Northern Pacific
railroad. These are thriving towns,
possessing good schools, churches and a
good line OF business. The city of Lew
lston is situated on the west side of the
reservation in NeZ Perez county, at the
junction of the Snake and Clearwater
rivers, and Is the county seat of NeZ
Perez county. 1t Is a city of ], 200 peo-
pie, containing good schools and church
es, and is the head of navigation on the
F., Snake river. The towns of Grange
vile, Cottonwood and Mount Idaho are
| located near the south line of the reser-
walton in Idaho county. They are all
| thriving business centers, the latter be-
! ing the county seat of Idaho county.
FACTS FOR SETTLERS.
The treaty with the Nez Perez Indians
! provides: That Immediately after the
issuance and receipt by the Indians OF
I trust patents for all the allotted lands
as provided in said agreement. the land
so ceded sold, relinquished and con-
| veyed to the United States shall be OPP
/ ened by proclamation of the president
and shall be subject to disposal only un-
der the homestead, townsite, stone and
timber and mining laws of the United
/ States: except that the 10Th and Both sec.
lions in each congressional township
which shall be reserved for common
school purposes and he subject to the
laws Of Idaho. Provided, that each set.
tier on said lands shall, before making
final proof and receiving a certificate oil
entry, pay the United States for the LAND
! 50 taken by him, in addition to the fees
! provided by law. the sum of 1913 pei
acre for agricultural lands one-half OF
which shall be paid within three years
from date of original entry. and the sun
/ OF S. per acre for mineral and stone
lands, subject to the regulations pre-
scrlbed by the existing laws; but the
rights of honorably discharged Unior
soldiers and sailors, as defined and de.
scribed in Sections 1904 and 1905 of the
revised statutes of the United States
shall not be abridged, except as TO the
sum to be paid as aforesaid.
HOW TO GET THERE.
The city of Spokane is acknowledged
and considered the Denver of the north
west. and is the central business poin
for all eastern Washington and north
ern Idaho. and Is the point of divergence,
for all railroads leading into these terri
tories. To all parties coming west b,
the Northern Pacific railroad. Grea
Northern or Union Pacific railroads
should obtain tickets at Spokane 70
Genesee, Idaho, over the Spokane &
Palouse branch of the Northern Pacifi,
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