St. Paul daily globe., 1884-09-15

new towns have been called into existence
the last two years. Billings assumes already
the dignity of town of considerable i'm port
ance with the inward stride to become soon
city, and Livingstone boasts that it has
still larger population. The last place is
is only two years old, and from here the
branch road enters to the Yellowstone park.
Bozeman is still larger town. There are
already some manufactures in successful
operation here. Large coal mines within q
short distance, and placer quartz mines
near by give employment to a good many
people, but we cannot be too minute.
We reached Helena, the capital of the terri
tory; here we stopped for few days. 1t
impresses the stranger very favorably, for
there is an energy and activity perceptible
which l have not seen surpassed at any town
of equal size in the United States There
are many substantial business houses, large
stores of all kinds, and large commerce is
carried on in all branches of merchandis
The United States assay office, situated
there, is quite handsome building. 1t is
claimed, and believe justly so, that Helena
is one of the richest towns Of the United
States. An intimate friend of mine, Mr..
Sharpe, the cashier of the National Bank of
Montana, assured me that the individual de-
posts at the banks amounted to over So, ,000,-
600 during the past year. l was greatly
pleased with the people residing there. They
are cosmopolitan, enterprising and very
genial in their intercourse with
those with whom they come In
contact The Israelites there assume q
foremost rank, as far as business
integrity is concerned, and belong to the
most wealthy and successful merchants.
This is fully recognized, and no prejudice Of
any kind exists there. l had the privilege of
delivering public lecture there upon the
claims OF Israel's religion, which was well
attended by citizens of all nationalities and
well received, judging at least from the fat
tering remarks of the press. l have every
reason to be satisfied with my humble effort
1 addressed my own people assembled for
divine worship on the Sabbath previously,
and urged upon them the duty of organizing
congregation of their own, and the pros
poets are highly encouraging that before long
my suggestions will be carried out. Sunday
evening a reception was rendered to me by
the Israelites of Helena, which was largely
attended. Short speeches, music, singing
and all kinds of refreshments constituted
the order of the evening.
Leaving Helena and making connections
at Garrison with the Union Pacific railroad,
we visited Butte City which is perhaps, at
this time, the most important mining town
OF the territory. 1t has already population
of ten thousand inhabitants, and the city be-
ing only uine years old has all the improve
ments of the cities of the east and west, such
as water works electric light, telephone etc.
Being one of the most elevated cities snow
peaks can be seen here at distance. The
business is very extensive which is carried
on here. Hills are constantly leveled to
erect stores and dwellings, and there is al
together an activity perceptible which is
wonderful. a kind friend accompanied me
| to the Montana Copper company. which is
| situated close to the city. / went through
every department. The general buslnes
manager of this immense mine, Mr..
Max j. Mayer had the kindness of explain
/ ing to me all the details. The machines are
| Of the most approved kind, and there is al
! together capital of more than $500, 900 in
vested, which, however, is remuneratiye to
the company. There are 260 workmen en-
! ployed, and a product of 100000 of pure
copper and 200, coo ounces of silver was the
result of last year, but the prospects are
highly encouraging that it will be constantly
increased. The whole country around Butte
is full of mineral land, and no one can vet
tell its immense Importance. l delivered
also at this city public lecture, which was
well attended and wen received. The people
of Butte are like those of Helena, liberal
progressive and genial. There is no doubt
that this city has great future in store.
| The country from Helena to Portland is per-
haps, to the tourist, the most interesting.
The country is most picturesque. 1t is true
that among the many surprises which the
traveller experiences along the splendid high
way, one is uppermost in all minds, that
having taken leave Of the rich wheat fields OF
Minnesota and Dakota, so little fine agricul-
tural country appears all along the road. But
1t is only when the traveller leaves the rail
way for short distance, as l have done, and
explores somewhat the agricultural districts
Of Idaho and Washington Terri
tory that this growing opinion
is checked; for there are to be
seen productive lands and farms cultivated
yielding large production Of all kinds o.
grain. The timber Is simply immense in
these regions, as well as in Oregon, Wyom-
ing and the whole Northwest. At Heron an.
other change of time is made, Pacific
times, being an hour slower than mountain
time. At Spokane Falls the tourist mus
stop TO admire the falls of the Spokane river,
which are very grand and beautiful. With
out noticing other important towns on the
line of railroad l wish only TO mention it
The Dalles on the Columbia river where the
tourist can take a steamer to reach Portland
if it seems to him preferable. This is quite
city of 5000 inhabitants with a great deal
of enterprise and public spirit. As this city
has excellent water power there is no doubt
that before long IFS population will largely
increase. From this city to Portland We
have to notice yet the Multnomah falls
which are by far the most interesting of it,
kind that nave ever seen. The train stops
for some time to give travellers an oppor
tunity to admire this magnificent work o
nature. Let those who have seen the Mag
ara falls and others of similar magnitude
not feel Indifferent TO make here a compari
son, and am sure this water fall will re
ceive full share of praise.
After a somewhat tedious trip we entered
Portlrud, the metropolis Of Oregon. But o
this shall speak in my next letter.
DR.. J. WEcIisIER.
AMUSEMELTS