Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1889-04-24
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of Trade meeting last evening were
Messrs Paris Gibson, Jensen, shur,
Wells, Taylor, Maclay, Dickerman, Wren,
Webster, King, Jerry Collins, Clark, Nc
Knight, Clingan Hastie, Neihart, Harris,
Race and Rice. Hon. r. e. Collins pre-
sided and Judge Race was secretary.
The subjects discussed included roads,
coal quarries, and fish. Mr.. Neihart re-
ceived a cordial welcome and was invited
to speak. He made some timely remarks
concerning the need of railroad to the
Belt mountains mines, which he was con-
fident would exceed in productlveness
those of Butte. [Applause.] ~#
In response to a general request,
Messrs. Hastie and Clingan spoke on
roads. Commissioner Clingan said "the
road to the Judith is very important and
on that account more money has been ex-
pended on it than on any other. Mep
are now at work on it and it ought to be
finished two weeks hence. The commits
sioners have voted some money for the
Smith river road, thereby ensuring a
good highway to Deep creek. We have
also decided to build the Choteau road
as far as the Big Muddy. We have ex-
amined the road at Little Willow creek
and have voted $500 for improving it,
Mr.. Jerry Collins also referred, to the
Judith road and said that when the
Rocky Ridge section is put in good order
there will be good highway from here
to the Judith Basin.
Mr.. Gibson inquired if the committee
on immigration had any report to submit.
Judge Race said that immigrants con-
tinued to arrive and find suitable loca-
tions. Some had settled near Kibbey and
are we'll pleased with that locality.
Mr.. Gibson referred to the increasing
developement Of the Sand Coulee coal
mines and to the growing favor with
which the coal was regarded. This coal
is now used on the Montana Central and
Manitoba railroads from Butte almost to
st. Paul, and is giving such satisfaction
that before long it will supercede all
other. Being a clean coal producing
light smoke and little dust, it is we'll ad-
apted for the suburban traffic between
ST. Paul and Minneapolis. *he master
engineer says it is the best coal used on
that line. Col. Shelby who has had ex-
tensive experience in the use of fuel, also
speaks highly of this coal which enables
engines to draw heavy trains up the
Prickly Pear canyon without difficulty.
No industry is destined to contribute
more extensively than this to the advance
ment of Great Falls and the welfare Of
the entire territory. [Applause.]
Abiding to the subject Of building
stone which had been suggested for the
consideration Of the Board, Mr.. Gibson
said that the business was of the highest
| Importance. The sandstone formation
crops out in this locality and it is here
that it can be worked with the best ad-
antage. Architects say that it is the
most beautiful stone that has ever been
quarried. We should find ready sale fol
it in Helena, Butte, Spokane Falls, Taco
ma and perhaps San Francisco where
Connecticut stone was used to build grand
residences. He knew people who would
be willing to take stock in a company
formed to deal in this excellent building
material.
Finally the chair appointed Messrs
Gibson, Jensen and Race, committee tc
correspond with capitalists and promote
the forming of company to quarry this
sandstone and bring it into general use
i In regard to township surveys, Mr.
Gibson stated that petitions had been sen
to the surveyor-general and favorable
response might be expected. Some de
tails were given concerning the use o
the wool warehouse which it was stated
would afford free storage this year as vel
: as last. The Board meet again Frida,
next
John Renner and j. A. Carrier wer
, added to the role of membership.
She Is "Grateful."