The new North-west., 1891-01-09

From Our Regular Correspondent
CHAMPION, MONT Jan. THE contract
for sinking the shaft in the Champion las
been let to Messrs. John Riley, - Crnk-
shank and Jack Kempsy 1t is supposed
that work will now be rapidly pushed
Report says that a remarkably rich vein OF
ore has been encountered in the Lion mine,
and stockholders are rejoicing An accident
occurred in this mine Sunday evening Mr.,
Charles Bruner, with companion, was
operating the steam drill when by some
mischance the hose connecting the drill with
the engine slipped off, and the burning steam
escaping, Mr., Bruner was badly sea de1 in
the face, being completely blinded for the
time, though it is hoped no permanent in
jury has been sustained. Mr.. Bruner and his
companion were obliged to crawl on tlleir
hands and knees nearly hundred feet
through the tunnel before reaching the shaft.
There assistance was promptly rendered and
the unfortunate men taken care Of in he
best manner possl BILE, in the absence of a
physician, and the next day Mr.. Bruner was
taken to Deer Lodge, where it is hoped he
may soon recover.
Charlie Simpson, of Butte, is now guest
at the hotel
Albert Neitz is occupying his new house,
and Dan Shea has rented the one just vacated
by Mr. Neitz,
Mr.. W. R. Boyce celebrates his ffty-frst
birthday to-day, and his many friends wish
him prosperity and many more birthdays.
Col. Parker and ''Doc." Hoyer returned
from their visit to Deer Lodge Sunday.
Al. Hoofer has gone to Butte. 1t is sug-
gested that Mrs. AL. may return with him.
Cupid seems to be busy on the hill just now,
and we expect to hear the chimes of wedding
bells again soon.
A sleighing party, consisting of Mesdamcs
Hoyer and Bucher and Mr.. D. W. Hudson,
went out to the Patsywatomie mine Satur.
day. They were entertained by Miss Rate
Gatfney, who has charge of the boarding
house there, and after spending some hours
very pleasantly, they started on the return
trip with Mr. John Price acting as driver.
When about halfway back, they all suddenly
conceived a strong desire to investigate an
inviting looking snowbank, aud accordingly
plunged in with desperate energy, taking
with them robes, seats and all other loose
material that they were able to gather in
such hasty move. Tt is supposed that a
map of the interior of that snow bank, with \
full description of its density, Temperature,
etc, illustrated with several millions of mag
nified snow crystals, will soon be published.
The exploration must have been very thor
ough for Mrs. Hoyer, who was the first to
extricate herself and AYERS that while she
was wiping the snow from her face, all she
could sec was q confused mass of wildly
waving hands and feet. When the team
walked leisurely up to the barn without a
driver, Mr.. Ranger at once surmised that
something was amiss, and drove back to
meet the party, who were brought in with
! out further mishap. The ladies are prepared
to furnish statistics about the walking. This
did net deter mine host and hostess of the
hotel, Mr.. and Mrs. Padgett, and Mr.. E.
Simpson, from taking the same trip the next
day.
a social dance was given In Union ball
Tuesday evening. The ..beautifnl snow" has
been increasing rapidly for a few days, m much
to the discomfort Of pedestrians, but ranchers
and stockmen will rejoice. c..