Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-04-01
Winter Work at Buffalo.

belt, Mr.. Alkire said to Spokan Chron-
icle reporter last evening. 1T was then
so late that we were unable to do our ass
essment work and we allowed the locat-
ions to lapse. About three weeks ago |
went to the Hump country and relocated
all FIVE of the claims March 10.
The portion of the country where we
are located is much lower than the Hump
and is quite different section. The
lodges, however, have the same general
north and south trend and the formation
is very similar.
"Our country being much lower than
the Hump, we have only about seven
feet OF SNOW, but while there | made
trip into the Hump country, where the
snow is fully fifteen feet deep on the
level 1t is just one solid body of snow,
and to look at the surface person would
not suppose that anyone was living there.
Close observance, however, will reveal
little clouds Of smoke coming out of the
snow at various points. and under this
smoke will be found cabins and people.
Practically all the present inhab-
itants of the Hump were there and their
cabius built when the snow fell. The
snow soon covered them up, but that did
not bother them, and they have been
peaceably living in their cabins ever
since.
Considerable activity is beginning to
bs manifested in the Hump country.
The road that is being built by the Big
Buffalo people has now reached Lake
creek, and good many people are going
in over it.
"The principle excitement at the
Hump at present seems to be in the
location of the TOWNSHIP. Early in the
winter the Cameron-N Norman people
selected three claims near the Big Buff
falo and decided to make townsite out
of them. L. ]. McAtee was sent out to
hold down the townsite and sell corner
lots to anxious spectators. Now that
the people have arrived they are obstinate
ly refusing to abide by this choice and
are starting TOWNSHIP of their own at
Lake Greek, which is the present
terminus of the Big Buffalo road and has
every indication of being the town Of the
camp.
Things are lively at Lake Creek. The
Big Buffalo company has decided to
make it the location of its mill and
work is now in progress laying the
foundation for the 10 stamp mill which
is being hauled in from Badgar. 1t was
found necessary to take out great block
of snow 30 feet deep, in order to lay this
foundation. The town of Lake Greek is
tent city and is being constructed
entirely on top of the snow. Everybody
is living i'll tents. When | was there
the town boosted of saloon, restaurant
and lodging house, in addition to
several tents used by the company. On
the way out we met saloon and store
on the way in.
THE work OH the mines is just start
ing, although a little development has
been in progress all winter. Operations
were resumed on the Big Buffalo about
the first Of the present month shaft
is being sunk OH the ledge and as large
number of men are employed, the work
in it is proceeding rapidly. The frame
work is already up for the hoist and ar,
engagements are being made for the
installation Of the machinery which is
now on the road from Lewiston.
Watches and jewelry promptly re-
paired and guaranteed by l.. A. Osborne,
at Monkeys.
| A little daughter Of Mrs. Young, new
resident of the hill, was seriously injured
Thursday by being hit in the eye with
rock by a little school mate. The small
boys of Lewiston should be restrained
from throwing stones either by legal or
parental authority.
Assessor Speaker returned from the
state meeting at Boise yesterday. He
says the meeting was Of great benefit to
the officials who assembled and discussed
their duties. He says however that the
new law makes his Office an arduous one
and it will cause great deal of
complaint on the part of the tax PAYERS.
The Steamer Lewiston went up to
Waha this morning and loaded with
wheat. She took the schedule run of the
Spokane this afternoon The Lewiston
will hereafter make one trip every week
in the passenger service while the new
boat washes her boilers and gives her
crew a rest.
Up to date methods in Dentistry
practiced at the Galbraith & Lewis
Dental Parlors. Main street, opposite
Raymond House Lewiston, Iddao.
F. W. Bailey and Miss Susan NJ. Lowe
were married in Vineland last Thursday
at the residence of the brides parents.
Rev. Skipworth of this city performed
the ceremony. The couple departed
Immediately after the marriage for
Augusta Maine where they will make
their future home
NOTICE.: Have you farm for SAFE or
for rent or do You know of any person
holding farming lands that they wish to
dispose of? If So, please write to anv
agent of the o. r. & N. Co. and he will
send Won a a rirSular ub,nI will ,,,a~a.,