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Show -19- -The Chimehuevis- The Mojaves claimed the entire country along the Colorado River from the Grand Canyon to Yuma. They did not hold undisturbed possession of this rich territory, however, and for many years were almost constantly at war with the Chimehuevis who attempted, and finally-succeeded in wresting from them a portion of their domain. The Chimehuevis are a branch of the Pah-utes, and formerly lived in the mountains of Lower Nevada and Southern California. Altho few in number,-probably never more than 300, they are cunning and brave, and waged war so successfully against the Mojaves, that they were finally allowed possession of that portion of the valley lying west of the river. Their principal point of concentration, however, has been the Chimehuevis Valley, a small lowland valley lying on the west side of the Colorado, about midway between Parker and Needles. Since the restoration of peace between the Chimehuevis and Mojaves, both tribes have been closely associated on the most friendly terms. There is occasionally some evidence of hostile feeling between some of the older ones of the two tribes, but none among the younger people. The Chimehuevis in many respects, particularly in industry, intelligence and personal cleanliness are superior to many tribes. The baskets made by Chimehuevis women are among the most beautiful in design and workmanship. -Irrigation On The Ft. Mojave Indian Reservation.- As it was intended, when the Colorado River Reservation was established in 1865, to remove the Indians living in the Mojave Valley, as well as all other Indians living along the Lower Colorado River, to that Reservation, no |
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Original book: [State of Arizona, complainant v. State of California, Palo Verde Irrigation District, Coachella Valley County Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, City of Los Angeles, California, City of San Diego, California, and County of San Diego, California, defendants, United States of America, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico, State of Utah, interveners] : California exhibits. |