Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-03
NO RELIEF FROM
| STORM IN SIGHT
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tween Boise and Nampa was also out
Today and the Boise Caldwell line was
unable to operate up until o'clock al
though it was given out an attempt
would be made to resume service on
that line this evening. A big force
has been at work clearing the track.
Boise Nampa o. S. L. Out.
For the first time in the history of
Boise. the Oregon Short Line trains
between Boise and Nampa were tied
up for several hours on account Of
snow. Both the east and west connect
ng trains were tied up between Mer-
dian and Nampa by snow which drift
ed over the track to a depth of 10 feet
Ehoveling was ineffective because of
the high wind and it was necessary to
attach a snowploW to one of the pow
erful engines to cut through the drift
Two engines were used on one train
hnd the trains did not arrive until
80. being several hours late
City Works Big Crews.
Since yesterday morning every man
wanting work shoveling snow has been
given employment by the city 4 crew
was kept on all night and every city
cam has been pressed into service
hauling snow from the paved section
pr the business district in order to
open the cutters that the water might
run off and prevent flooded Easements
Snow shovelers were in demand in
he residence section to clear walks
Ind roofs. The roof of red barn at
Eleventh and Ridenbaugh streets went
down last evening under the weight of
Fnow, but did no particular damage
TO the contents. which were mostly i'm
Elements Today forces of men have
been on the roofs of practically all the
business buildings hurting off snow to
he streets and alleys below. These
Workers We're numerous and they pre-
Fented busy scene when watched
from the ton of the federal building.
Tons of snow have been ahuled to the
river banks since yesterday morning,
recording to Jack Sharp. foreman Of
the street department. He has %
leans and 50 men at work. Teams
Ind men worked all last night and will
be on all night tonight moving snow.
The work will continue day and night
hs long as it is necessary as every pre-
taution is being taken to prevent
Flood in the business district. At the
he feels the city has the situation well
hinder control.
Strenuous Trip.
From Arlington to Banks on skis
over six and seven feet of snow was
he trip made by II. G. Rogers. post
master at Smiths Ferry. who came to
Boise to arrange, is possible for
temporary mail service into Smiths
Ferry while the railroad line is block
Rd Mr. Rogers drove to Arlington
From Smiths Ferry with his team and
while there was showed in and had to
fome out on skis After reaching
arlington he remained for one
blight and then made the walk to
Banks and came into Boise on the
rain. He was three days in making
he trip and lille a powerful man and
accustomed to using skis, he was very
anne and tired at the end of the three
lay trip. He hopes to be able to estab-
sh temporary mail route from Ola
o High valley, which road is now open
md which is served by mail daily by
tage. From High Valley to Smiths
Ferry, he states, farmers have offered
10 break the road and help keep 1t
pen to secure mail service as by
Bettins mail to Smiths Ferry, a large
contingent territory would be served.
Mr.. Rogers came out before the last
|nowfall and at that time reports that
here was between SIX and seven feet
snow in Long Valley and he has re-
eived advices by telephone since that
he snow is now from eight TO eight
nd one-half feet deep. He fears that
took In that district is suffering as
ONE farmers We're short of hay and
we're hauling feed distance of eight