St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-04


country himSely many times before. and he
always returned feeling that his ideas haC
been broadened and his views enlarged
he was glad to help escort so many of st.
Paurs
BEST BUSINESS MEN
on this trip and have them see it themselves.
u d. Merrill, of the st. Paul Book and
stationery store, took 4 very enthusiastic
view OF St Paul in the future. resulting
from its great and increasing trade with
the Northwest. Mr.. Merrill said that ST.
Paul and Minneapolis, merged in one city.
as they eventually would be, were destined
to be the largest city on the American con-
tlnent Those who lived to see the year
1900 would see st. Paul larger than Chi
eago. Located on the great river, midway
across the continent with lines of railroad
radiating toward it from every point of the
compass, and in the heart of such match
less country, there was absolutely no limit
to Its growth and prosperity. Great as was
the region now tributary to ST. Paul, he
believed that it would be still more en-
larged. He believed that twenty-five years
from now would see the great Northwest
Manitoba country part of the United
States, and its trade pouring into st. Paul.
Their natural interests were with us more
than the eastern provinces, and in time they
would assert their rights. He deemed the
Northern Pacific country of vast Importance
to st. Paul from business standpoint. 1t
was country of enormous resources and
was capable of tremendous development
The feeling between the local merchants
and the St Paul jObbers, he believed, was
very friendly. There was a mutual bond
OF sympathy between them which was
deepening and extending year by year. He
thought the present trip would do much to
strengthen and cement this
FRIENDLY FEELING.
The second days run was made through
Dakota, ending at Glendive at d. III. The
Bad EandS, about which SO much has been
said, were passed through and the Yellow
stone reached. During that night and the
next day "wednesday till noon, the road
lay along the banks of that beautiful river,
whose clear, dark green waters contrasted
strangely with the dirty, muddy waters of
the Missouri. At Livingston we parted
company with it for a time, and ii was
while we were approaching this place that
we caught sight. for the first time, of the
mountains lying snow-capped and white
against the Western sky. The scene was
one well calculated to thrill the soul of the
poet or painter, and even the more conser-
vatiye souls of the practical business men
who composed this expedition were not Ell
tlrely proof against its charms, and many
were the eXclamationS of pleasure and de-
light as they reviewed it. Leaving Living
stOn we struck the head-waterS of the
Missouri, or Big Muddy as it is more famil-
larly known. Crossing it, after we had
gone some few miles down, we began the
ascent OF the mountains, two engines hav-
ing been attached. Up the steep Rockies,
through the tunnel and into Helena con-
sumed the afternoon, and evening found US
in that city, as has been already detailed.
HELENA.
Helena, the capital city of Montana, was
reached in the early evening, the third day
"wednesday out. A ride of mile and a
half up the gulch brought us to the city. On
the way up we passed the mounds of up
turned earth, which give evidence of the
early attractions which brought people here
so many years in advance of the railroads.
The placer diggings here were once said 10
be very rich, and like all mining districts.
the earth has been worked over and over
again. They are pretty we'll exhausted
now, however, although there are many
men still engaged in washing for gold. The
Chinese will wash the dirt over and over
again after the Americans have abandoned
first called Last Chance Gulch," but in
1864 received the more dignified name which
1t now bears. 1t is fifteen miles from the Mis-
souri, and from Ft. Benton, the head of nayi-
CATION on the Missouri, 140 miles. From
this distant point all supplies were drawn
by teams, prior to the opening of the North
em Pacific railroad. In 1874 the seat of
government was removed to Helena. and
government assay Office was established
As would be inferred, Helena is inclosed
by mountains, which rise back of it to q
considerable height on the south, southeast
and west. At present the city con-
tainS about ten thousand people and all
modern eonveniences and luxuries found in
any city in the land. such as water works,
gas, electric lights, telephone, etc.
The mining business, within a IA
dius of twenty miles about Helena, is
very extensive and is the chief
source of support of the city, although
agriculture and grazing are rapidly
COMING To THE FRONT.
The altitude of 4. 266 feet at which Helena
stands and its protection by high noun
tainS produce dry, electrical atmosphere
which is most agreeable and healthful. Its
central location gives it Importance as q
local distributing point, and the accumula-
ton of capital gives it monetary impOr- |
tance which none of the mountain towns |
possess. Four miles west of the city are
the hot springs. These are favOrite resort |
for people afflicted with rheumatic and |
other diseases. The temperature of these |
springs varies from 110o to 1902, Fahren- |
heit, and their medicinal properties are far |
famed. They are located in a very pictur- |
eSque glen, and hotel and bath houses are |
for the reception of visitors. 4 |
number of the jObberS' party visited them. |
Nothing can exceed the hospitality of Mon |
tana people, and especially is this true of /
Helena. AT the railroad train, when the /
special jobbers' train arrived, were found |
carriages in waiting 10 convey the party to |
the city; and from the time of their arrival
TO their departure nothing could exceed the |
displayed by Helena to her
guests. After the speaking, which pre-
,eded The arrival of the party, they were
invited in body to the Montana club
rooms, where they were entertained in the
most royal fashion. After
SEEING THE SIGHTS
most of the jobbers returned to their train,
while few remained at the different hotels
IN the city. In the morning large num-
Der of carriages were on hand to convey the
sxcursionists from their train about the city,
which was a most enjoyable affair. One
IF the most noteworthy incidents of the
rip was met upon Wood street.
where Chief Clark and City Attorney Muir
-ay were encountered, having evidently
ost their way. They were recovered with
At 9 a. m. the Great Western
yave a concert from the balcony of the
Cosmopolitan, while the members of the
party took in the city individually, meeting
ind becoming acquainted with the business
nen of Helena. The city is stamped all
over with the impress of the thrift and enter
prise which mark the people of Montana,
md no farSOn from fba Fast can caa fhaTn |