The Dillon tribune., 1885-02-14
CHE 1inon Gribn'tf.
THE MONTANA EXHIBIT.
n..cr;n,ien of Our Territorial Exhibit at
the World. Exposition.

Near the northeast corner OF the Oov-
,r,,.n, building, surrounded by the Ter
ritorie, of Wyoming, Washington and
Idaho. is the exhibit of Montana. IN the
foreground there are two pyramids, TASTE
fully arranged and decorated, on which rest
the massive blocks of copper, silver ana
,old ore. representing the mineral wealth
ola country that will soon be kicking steady
blows at the Capitol at Washington for ad-
mission as State, by reason OF enterprise,
wealth and numbers. On the right is the
Butte pyramid, showing many OF the pay
ing mines in and tributary to that steadily
advancing city. What is particularly no.
,;ceable is the size of the specimens sent
down-largc masses, rich in the precious
metals, some weighing !nearly ton-not
50 much to attract the eye by their beauty
rs to convince those interested in tho min
ing Industry of the size and strength OF the
Montana ledges. The Drum Lunmon OF
Helena, the Moulton of Butte, and the
Dinkur, paying mines, are represented by
two immense boulders at opposite corners
the Montana display.
CLIMATE.
4 book might bc written concerning 'he
climate of Montana. 1t has all OF the ad-
vantaees of pure mountain air, combined
with the very equitable temperature which
its comparatively low altitude gives 1t.
Miasma cannot exist in the Territory, and
all diseases peculiar to low and wet coun-
tries are unknown. In future numbers we
shall give some vital statistics, which Will
be revelation TO Eastern and Southern
readers.
SHEEP AND CATTLE.
There are now in the Territory $4,000
head of cattle, worth $3o,ooo,ooo. These
are all Of good grade, as great care is taken
in selecting blooded bulls. The industry
is very profitable, As the cattle roam, sum-
mer and winter, upon the open ranges.
MANY cattle owners have grown from pow
erty to aff1uence in the cattle business in
the past ten years.
Twelve years ago the sheep industry be-
yan in Montana. Now there are over
6oo,ooo head of sheep, worth $4,000, 900 on
the ranges Montana wool now ranks next
to the best grade in,the United States, and
sheep raising is considered BY many more
profitable than cattle. Conservative breed
ers figure sure profit of from Is to s. per
cent per annum upon all capital invested.
All agree that the wool clip will cover all
items Of expense, leaving the increase
net gain. The loss from all causes is be-
tween and per cent. The annual in
crease Of focks is IS percent, and the in
crease Of 1000 ewes from wears old ur is
from So to $50 per cent Sheep sell from
S;tc $3.50 per head. One herder can
take care of 1000 head. Sheep raising is
the poor mans industry in Montana. With
$500 to start with, free ranges and timber
at hand, he is master of the. situation.
costly specimens of minerals from the sew
cral noted mines located within her bor-
ders. This department Of Montana's ex-
hibit is in charge of Prof w. L. Boardman,
Butte City, Montana.
Among the many remarkable evidences
of the richness Of this Territory is rock
from the Belle silver and copper mine, and
another from the Drum Lummon mine.
The latter mine was sold to an English
company for S1,,5oooo. The piece of sill
yer ore from this mine weighs I,175
pounds and is worth $500. 1t was taken
from vein So feet wide. This is cxcelled
by samples of Anaconda mine ores, from
which specimens are exhibited. Samples
of lead come from the Comet mine, and
from the Gregory Consolidated.
\ large fine sample of gold is from the
Cable mine, taken from some considerable
distance from the earth's surface, as were
those mentioned above. The sample shows
about S3,soo Of free gold. In this exhibit
are large displays Of copper ores, and the
various stages Of its reduction TO copper
ingots.
The taxidermv exhibit of the Territory is
under the charge OF Professor A. NJ. Guild,
and consists Of a display Of elk heads, buff
ialo heads, Rocky mountain lions, beavers,
birds, etc.
The cereals are also fully represented, as
are the grasses, vegetables and fruits.
The Territory is noted for its wood and
coal: also for its wild scenery. The latter
will be exhibited in a series of large photo
graphs. A large $lo,ooo oil painting will
overhang its mineral display, as will also
.Old Faithful" the noted geyscr Of this