The Forrest City times., 1891-08-21
A Trip to the Northwest.

| A few hours ride through cotton and corn. fields, magnificent forests, passing through many thriving and ambitious towns in Arkansas, the "Old Reliable" Iron Mountain rolled into St. Louls, the starting point for the Great Northwest. Embarking on one Of the fast trains of that well-known road, The Burlington Route,' we were swiftly carried upon our journey. Ihe section through which We passed is one of the richest to be found any where, and the scenery secund to none. As If not wishing to part us ruthleSsly from our home. the grand old Missis- sippi accompanied us for one hundred miles. Tue grand scenery of the Ale ghanles IS repeated and added to on this route. At early morn the whistle of the locomotive appraised us of ap- preaching the gateway of the Great Northwest-St. Paul. Ere the train had come to stop at tie depot we knew royal welcome awaited us. Decorations awaited us in every direc- ton, and every body wore a look of heartfelt welcome. At 10 o'clock the convention of the National Press As sociation was called to order, and opened by an invocation by Arch bishop lrelaud. Governor Merriam welcomed the visitors in behalf of the state. which was responded to by President Stephens. During the four days session much business was trans acted of importance Lo the fraternity. Oratory of every grade was indulged ill. The Convention WAS the largest of the kind, every state and territory being represented.
 A carriage ride about St. Paul gave us cursory glance at what push and energy can accomplish. The march of progress is seen in every direction, and It's path is marked with substantial, "come-to-stay appearance improve ments. In the business portion of the city one can see the busy rush of New York. and it's substantial houses demonstrate what home capital can do. On and around the hills lies the resi- dence portion of the city, and it's hum ble cottages and grand palaces show the lasting prosperity 1t deserves. There is but little sigu of the boom here that has cursed nearly every city in the South and West. St. Pau's future is sure, and all the booming eXpsrl- ments of it's neighboring cities can never take away from her the appella- tion of The Queen of the Northwest. ' To show the marvellous growth of this wonderful city few figures will sui. iics; Area lS49, 22i acres; 1887, 35,- 4S3 acres. Real estate and personal 1 property, 1880, S29, ,l29 PTS; 1890, Sl30,- 76S,454. Jobbing trade. 1881, 6,555,- 999; 1890, Sl22 ,223 ,04S. Manufactur- ing, 1881, Sl5, ,466 POI; 1890. $6l ,720 .o35. Population, 1850, s5O; 1890. lJo, ,b75 Real estate transfers. 1881, 4,3227 ,762; 1890, $2O. .502 ,s2O. Twenty eight rail. roads radiate from the city, with 30t passenger trains daily. In d word, St Paul is the most picturesque, cleanest healthiest, best severed, best waterrd city in America.
 An invitation was accepted to visit Minneapolis, the would-be rival of St Paul. We found it a pretty lusty youngster, with magnificent, broao streets and many handsome buildings While much durable improvements art going on, that solidity which character. izes her sister city is lacking. The heavy hand of the boomer is manifest and unless she gets down to solid busi ness St. Paul need not fear Il rival il her.
 fl While St. Paul must be acknowl edged as the Gateway of the North west, it is but fair to look bes oDd hel limits. About three hundred Knight. of the Quill boarded special on the St. Paul N Duluth railroad. under the charge of that prince of managers, G r C. Gilfallin, and alter Il short run ol , five hours through land of lovelinesi We found ourselves i'll the hands ol the good people of Duluth, at the head of Lake Superior. To describe the beauties of the city and the vim and energy of it's people we acknowledge our inability. It hasa population of 43 900, and room for all wlio may wish to come. Its growth has been remark able -and yet not so, for its geo. graphical position is such as to make nothing remarkable Ill the city of Du- huh. It is the haven for the capitalist and the mechanic.
 Leaving Duluth, q steamer conveyed us to the Superior city, across the creek. We were partly prepared against a surprise by view of West Superior from the Duluth boulevard but We were not prepared to find such a magnificent young city, and well may Duluth look to her iaurels. IL fronts on the head of the lake, with a : harbor that cannot be exceilcd. IL has a population of twelve thousand, but the enterprise, push and ambition of it's people, and its geographical posi-. tion, will soon swell the numbers ten fold. It IS young i'll manufactures, but what they have are large. There is a bright future for Superior, and not many years will elapse ere 1t will take it's place i'll the front ranks of the manufacturing and merchandising cities of the union. A delightful ride around this young giant of city end ed our trip to the seaboard state of Minnesota.
 REDWING.
 While in Minnesota we visited the beautiful little city of Redwing, situ- ated on the Mississippi river, about forty miles from St. Paul. It Is built in and around a chain of high bluffs and reminds one of village in Switz- erland. At one time it was the largest inland grain market in the Northwest but the railroads took that glory away from 1t. but could not take the pluck away from it's people, for the city can boast of many manufacturing indus tries, as much business and as much wealth as any city in the Union ol eight thousand inhabitants. We visit. ed while there an old-time friend, Mrs E. J. Conner, and many pleasant hours were spent ill reviewing the past Among the acqualntances formed were Gen. Jennison, of the Republican and Captain Davis, of the Argus. W. I q. N...