Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-16

peaches. plums. apricofs and pears of
the most delicious kind are grown with
ease and find ready market. In small
fruits there is nothing that IL not raised
Win ease. excepting the blackberry.
SITUATION AND CLIMATE.
The reservation. IL bounded ON the
north ny Latah county. and extends
south into Idaho and Nex Perce coun-
Ties. The ciearwate. river runs through
the north and east sides Of the reserva-
tioh' and many streams run IN every
direction.
The general contour Of the reservation
consists Of hills and valley lands inter-
spersed with numerous streams and
springs Of never-failing water. A limit
ed supply of timber exists In certain
portions Of II. while an abundant sup
ply Is at all times available from points
east and adjacent 10 It, The extent OF
territory embraces an area of about
LILO square miles.
Owing to the different elevations at
tained, great variety OF climate ex-
lists. Along the valley of the Clearwater
river, the climate is similar TO that ex-
perienced at walia walla, Wash. In
thissection fruit growing may be engag-
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 upiands the cli-
mate Is similar to that existing In the
Palouse country hcreinbefore described.
and OF which this Is but a continuation
MINES.
Contiguous 20 the reservation are
some OF the finest gold mining districts
In Idaho. viz: Pierce City, Ora Fino,
lying rs miles east. These districts are
well known among mining men as being
rich In placer and gold quartz PROPOSE
tions. 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 well 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 10 be rich In placer dirt, hut ow-
ing TO the stringent laws governing In
dian reservations. this district has no,
been available for miners or prospect
ors.
SURROUNDINGS
The Nex Perce Indian reservation Is
not an isolated spot. but lies In close
proximity 90 railroad and water commu-
nications. The city Of Genesee. the ter
minus OF the s. a T.. branch OF the
Northern Pacific railroad. is situated
near the northwest corner OF the reser-
walton. and is the nearest railroad point
and Is city OF l,200 people. containing
good schools. churches and a good lire
Of general merchandise stores. and In 10
Gated In Latah county. The towns Of
Juliaetta and Kendriek are also located
In Latah county and near the north line
Of the reservation on the Spokane d Pa
louise. branch of the Northern Pacific
railroad. These are thriving towns.
possessing good schools. churches and a
good line of business. The city of Lew
iston IL situated on the west side OF the
reservation In Nex Perce county, at the
junction OF the Snake and Clearwater
rivers. and IL the county seat of Nez
Perce county. II is city of 1900 peo-
pie. containing good schools and church
es. and Is the head of navigation on the
Snake river. The towns OF Grange
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 Perce Indiana
provides: That Immediately after the
issuance and receipt by the Indians OF
trust patents for all the allotted lands.
as provided In said agreement. the land
30 ceted. solde reiinquished and con-
veyed to the United States shall be op-
ened by proclamation OF the president.
and shall be subject 70 disposal only un-
der the homestead. townsite, stone and
timber and mining laws OF the United
States: except that the 18th and s6th sec
tions I'm each congressional township.
which shall be reserved for common
school purposes and be subject 10 the
laws of Idaho. Provided. that each set
tier on said lands shall, before making
final proof. and receiving a certificate OF
entry. pay the United States for the land
so taken by him. In addition to the fees
provided by law. the sum of s3.75 per
acre for agricultural lands. one-haif OF
which shall be paid within three years
from date of original entry, and the sum
OF S. per acre for mineral and stone
lands. subject to the regulations pre-
scribed by the existing laws; but the
rights of honorably discharged Union
soldiers and sailors. as defined and de-
scribed In Sections 2aot and 2so5 of the
revised statutes OF the United States,
shall not be abridged. except as TO the
Gum 10 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 point
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 by
the Northern Pacific railroad. Great
Northern or Union Pacific railroads,
should obtain tickets at Spokane for
Genesee. Idaho. over the Spokane 4
Paiouse branch Of tha Northern Pacific
railroad, a distance CT i13 miles
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Miss Gardner Wants sogace.
Chicago, March 7.--Daisy Gardner, n
telegraph operator. has sued George w.
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