The L'Anse sentinel., 1903-02-14

rest beneath his roof. The latch
string is always out. The night we
stopped there, en- route to the
timber, there were eighteen persons
all told sharing his hospitality, six
of whom were cattle ranchmen.
They were jolly lot of fellows.
Numberless startling stories have
been told and published regarding
Cowboys" but it may be stated
that any man is as safe in their
company as he would be- in his own
home, providing he treats them
civilly and attends to his own
affairs.
The following day, after covering
about forty miles, we reached tent
in the timber, where Mr.. Allingham
had an abundance of supplies. 1t
was raining, but a fire was soon
made and supper served. Mr..
Allingham is dandy" cook, and
his guests all had appetites which
kept him busy. Next morning it
was still raining, continuing all
day, so all hands kept under cover"
and had royal good time. At day
break start was made for the tim
bered lands where we were to
select claims. The weather was
fine and the cruise delightful. There
is no better yellow pine in the
country than in that particular
locality. That night the members
OF our party stayed around a huge
campfire, with no shelter. 1t was
disagreeable, as heavy snowstorm
prevailed.
The trip back to Prineville was
made in two days, and each member
Of the party filed on claims each
of which will go about 5000, 900
feet.
One point of interest which should
not be overlooked is what is termed
the Ice Cave, located in the
forests, about forty rods from the
trail over which we drove. AT the
bottom Of the huge cave several
hundred feet below surface, is.
pond the size of large room. The
ice is about eighteen inches thick,
and remains so the year round. The
water is said to be so cold that
horses refuse to drink it. The en-
trance to the cave is steep, but
scraggy, incline. AT the bottom on
one side is a low archway, through
which three or four persons can
crawl abreast as far as their
courage permits. We venturcd
only few yards.
AT Prineville we were informed
that there had been severe wash
out between that point and Shaniko.
we had to take
road portion of the way,
and passed through Cow Canyon. >
Plainly speaking, it should be called
the Devils Pit. However, we
met with no accident.
From Shaniko we went by rail to
The Dalles, thence by steamer down
the Columbia river to Portland-a
delightful trip.
During the drive through deserts,
or lowlands, great sport was had
shooting jack rabbits-which are
very numerous-M Messrs. Haviland
and Kelly, especially, being excel
lent shots. Coyotes, Tor prairie
wolves) sage hens and deer were
also seen, but at long range.
Mr.. Brink and the writer visited
Occur D'Alene, Idaho, and enjoyed
a days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. G..
w. Moore, who were for many years
residents of Pequaming. 1t is
very pretty and thriving little town,
situated on Coeur D'Alene lake,
and has great future in store. In
1878 Fort. Sherman was located at
that point, but two years ago
change was made, and the troops
stationed at Spokane. Mr.. and
Mrs. Moore are well, greatly pleased
with their new home, and wished to be
remembered to their friends through.
out this county.
Mr.. Brink also visited Lewiston,
Idaho, where reside Mr.. and Mrs.
E. +. Halsey, formerly of L'Anse.
They were also found we'll and pros
pering, aud send kind regards to
their many friends. J,
The writer stopped at Tacoma,
Wash, and visited at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tourville. Mrs.
Tourville is a daughter OF Mrs. G.F.
Beehler, Of this village. Mrs. Mary
Young, also daughter OF Mrs. Beeh-