The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-26
covosEn TALKS OF NORTH IDAHO
Had Pleasant Trip and Found the North
Prosperous,

Had Pleasant Trip and Found the North
Prosperous.
After his return TO Boise, Governor
Morrison had the following 10 say TO
the Statesman regarding his trip to
the northern part Of the state:
my visit was partly on state bust
nees and partly for pleasure. At
Occur d'Alene and Lewiston looked
into some land matters in which the
state 10 interested. At Moscow had
special interest in looking over the
university buildings and the campus,
with q view Of ascertaining the
possibility Of adopting some general
plan or scheme to which the regents
may build In the future development
of the institution. The peculiar
topography Of the country in the
immediate vicinity and the location
Of the buildings heretofore erected
appear TO make Added ground neeess-
airy In order 10 round out the posi-
bilities for beauty and utility.
The first point visited in north
Idaho was Rathdrum. We were there"
said the governor, ION Labor day,
and the courtesy was extended tome
Of participating In the celebration Of
the day and In speaking at the meet
ing held for the purpose Of dedicattng
new fratsrnal hall, which had just
been completed. II lie . beautiful
structure, and one Of which the people
are justly proud. The meeting was
largely attended by citizens from all
sections Of the country, and / was
greatly pleased with the opportunity
afforded me Of meeting with them
and talking about matters 10 which
the officers Of the state are interested
and about which they should be
advised.
From Rathdrum we drove to
Occur d 'AIene, 9 distance Of Is miles,
across . beautiful open prairie,
through little belt Of woodland and
up along the beautiful Spokane river.
From Occur d'AleDe TO Harrison We
travelled by boat, being guests on the
new steamer, the Idaho. and the ride
was most charming. We were much
disappointed not TO be able to take a
trip up the 81. Joe river as far as ST.
MarIes, which We had originally
planAned 70 do.
The only point visited In the
Occur d'AleDes was Wallace, where
We had q most pleasant visit with
frienda. and we're much interested
with the accounts Of prosperity Row
prevailing In that wonderful section.
The late merger Of several Of the lead
ing mining companies into one comp
any has brought the management Of
several Of the great mines under one
bead, and has introduced into the
Occur d 'Alenes some Of the wealthiest
men Of the east, among whom are the
Rocketellsrs and their associates l
heard while there OF one mine, com
paratIvely . new one, and which is
not included In the merger, for
which the people who effected the
combination offered one million
dollars cash and there are many new
strikes reported about which the
people at Wallace are enthusiastic.
The outlook for that section IL
most encouraging. When Il is under.
stood that Shoshone county produces
over SO per cent Of the lead output Of
the United States, and that the
district lie q large gold producer, Its
wealth and importance are emphasiz-
ed. Our stop in Lewiston was brief
was anxious to get back to southern
Idaho In order TO meet engagements
here. Some Of my friends had pre-
pared q banquet, which was very
en- oyable. and afforded a convenient
opportunity Of meeting citizens which
would otherwise been impossible. We
remained in Lewiston over night, and
} next day travelled by boat to Riparia.
a most delightful trip, and great y
, appreciated both by Mrs. Morrison
) and myself.
. Everywhere we were greatly
Rratifled at the evidences of progress
, and development along all lines; and
the good cheer and happiness which
prevails among the people. was
! certainly pleased TO note the number
Of people who have come into that
section OF the state, and who have
taken hold Of the undeveloped re
sources and who are establishing and
building up new and profitable lines
, of business. The people of north
: Idaho are prosperous and happy, and
. conditions generally are favorable,
, o,,.s hi. life 10 q Neighbour Kindness
Mr.. d. p. Daueherty, we'll known