Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-05-21
The Rescue Mine.

1859 shaft was sunk upon it about
ninety feet, and one or two short
drifts extended, and about eight hun
drsd tons of ore extracted, the aver.
ago Of which was $3l.47 per ton. In
August, 1870, tunnel tapping the
vein at the depth of $50 feet was com
pleted q distance of 455 feet from the
mouth. In the Fall of that year,
during the absence of the owners, the
mine was jumped and held adversely
for upwards of two years, during
which time about $500 Tons of ore
were extracted and milled, averaging
- near a. can be ascertained between
&22 and $25 per ton. Possession was
afterwards recovered by the assignees
Of the original owners. In 1873, an
incorporation was formed consisting of
miners, farmers and others, and one
half of the mine and mill purchased of
the preprietors, who also formed part
of the incorporation, blending their re-
naming half with that sold. This in
corporation bought steam hosting
works and erected them and repaired
the mill, sunk the main shaft fur
Their depth Of 70 feet, and extended
level east from near the bottom about
80 feet, and reduced the ore taken
from the shaft and drift. which yielded
about $25 per ton. Nothing further
was done till the Spring of 1877, the
mine during the mean time had been
leased TO Boston company. The In
dian war of that year and the year
following operated as great check
upon these Boston men sending out
sufficient means to open and develop
the mine, as their agents here had
planned, and funds were always be-
hind the work performed, and hence
from two to three prices had to be
contracted for in order to either get
supplies or have work done promptly
and theoretically. Late in 1879 two
Of the Boston company visited the
mine in person and expressed them
selves well pleased with the mine and
the prospects, and gave pledges that
they would endeavor to be more prompt
In the furnishing the means for the
prosecution of the work. With these
assurances. Prof. Dickinson and Mr.
True, the mon in charge, started in
for vigorous work during tho Winter
last past. But the unusual deep SHOWS
impedsd them much in all their work
above ground, and before Winter was
through their supplies became exhaust
cd, and money failed to reach them as
they expected, and Dickinson came
out Of camp to telegraph to Boston
for money and instructions. Money
vas vent, but before it reached here
Dielemson suddenly died. True has
oouss out Of camp ana tslegraphed for
instructions, and il now awaiting them.
Dickinson's sudden death leaves tho
company without . manipulation. These
delays and casualties are grievous both
to the lsssors and lessees, and yet it
will require time to remedy them. In
view Of these. the lessees are seeking
an extension of time on their lease.
and 30 Tar - We can learn reasonable
extension will be granted upon proper
Assurances that no unnecessary delays
viii take place hereafter in the vigor-
~ss prosecution of work on the mine
apdss the terms and conditions of the
lease We learn from Mr.. True that
they nov have the main shaft down
over 800 feet below the surface, and
that . good isdge of fine pay ore is
there developed. and that all along tho
east drift on tho lower end fine body
OF ore j. exposed, aud that everything
promises good yield from the ore in
sight. If there be le Indian war in
the vicinity the eo~ing season; and the
lessses operate ensrgeticaily and with
funds in hand so as to secure ECONOMY
IN expenditure, there is every prospect