The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-09-23
Has Something to Say About
Montana and Dakota.

Helena, Mont, Sept 20-One of the
prettiest state capital buildings in the
union, perhaps, is that located here
Not large, but it is very neat and at
tractive. Here where Thomas Francis
Meagher once lived the memory of
the great soldier and statesman has
been finally honored by a magnificent
statue. The figure of the man, horse
| and ground work are of copper taken
from the hills of Montana. All rest
on a substantial granite base, situated
near the pathway of the main en-
trance to the capital building. A
| splendid tribute from a loving people,
indeed.
Helena has a population of about
! $4,000 people, is situated at the foot
Of q mountain bearing its name, which
lowers high above the city. The sur
roundings are picturesque. Unlike
mining towns, where buildings are
merely thrown together, here they are
substantial. Being the capital of the
state there is very fine state house,
surrounded by broad lawns. The gov
eminent has done it's part by erecting
a pOstoffice that is grand addition. l
venture to predict in the near future
there will be reared beautiful Ca
the,lral here. One of the attractions
OF Helena is its great plunge bath.
This is fed by a natural spring of
boiling water and attracts thousands
of people at all times.
l am pleased to state our friend
John j. Clark, who is we'll known in
A. o. II. circles, has gone into bust
ness. out of the ordinary for him, per-
kaps, but nevertheless none too great
for his ability. He is at present inter
ested in, and manager of the Edison
Family Theater. His natural DISPOSE
ton and business qualities have al
ready assured himself and associates
success.
Con Kelly is as genial as ever and
has always good word of cheer for
the Irish Standard representative.
Judge Grogan can always be depended
upon, too, to do a good turn for the
cause. Not forgetting Gen. Curtis,
who was personal friend Of Meagher,
and who can tell many things of him
who led the Irish Brigade. 1t would
be impossible to mention every one of
our friends, but grateful to all, not
overlooking Father Sullivan.
From here went to Marysville and
Bald Butte. met many friends of the
Irish Standard, who live away up on
the mountain sides. An abundance
of rich claims are to be found here
and when properly developed will be
second Butte, so ] was informed.
And now Great Falls. Here is a
city of about $4,000, resembling good
slice of Minneapolis. have met
many here from that city, among
them Moran Brothers, James Dibb,
Mrs. John Fogerty, r. ]. Fitzgerald,
]. McAllister and P. j. Reagan. The
latter drove me out to see the Giant
Springs-this is truly wonderful
sight; they are so great that roar
ing torrent fully forty feet wide, is
continually pouring from this hole in
the ground. The water is as clear as
crystal and apparently pure. From
here we visited the Rainbow Falls, so
named from the continuous presence
of the colors of the rainbow during
the day when the sun shines. Great
Falls is where our friend Mr.. Byrne,
senior member of the Byrne e O'Neill
lumber company, holds forth. visit
ed the A. o. H. during their meeting
and found much the same conditions
as in other places, always faithful
few who do the business and stand
all the knocks. There will soon be a
new Cathedral erected here, also. The