The Irish standard., 1905-09-09
ALONG THE ROAD
Seattle, Tacoma, Butte and Other
Western Cities,
Together With Many People,
Receive Attention.


vicinity OF that city. Even on the
Portland fair grounds are to be seen
signs and cards announcing this to the
world, Tacoma is beautiful city with
10000 population, about midway be-
tween Seattle and Portland. From,
here can be seen the famous Mount
Rainier, nearly three miles high and
covered with perpetual snow. Some
times great avalanches do much dam
age in the valley. At sunset, when the
sky is clear, its rays tint the snow on
the mountain tops in beautiful colors
OF pink and the beauties OF nature are
shown in all its loneliness. On the top
of this mountain, was told, is warm
place and here the weary climber
pitches his tent for rest. l have met
many from the middle west. All are
satisfied with their choice OF location.
Almost any Of the coast towns are de-
lightiul places to live. Everett, on the
sound, and Snohomisll, near, are two
busy places that many in the crowded
cities would delight to locate. Those
who, in a particular. manner, are in
search OF rest and quiet. But to am
bilious young men and men OF mod
crate amount Of wealth, Seattle is the
place of opportunities. Situated on
Puget sound, with population Of
100000, surrounded by ''little attles"
that will evidently join the city proper
ere long, would swell the population to
nearly 100000. This is a splendid city.
1t feeds Alaska and Alaska in turn fur
nishes wealth to Seattle. This far-oh
land OF the midnight sun can never
have the western New York" With
in its frozen grasp, therefore, it throws
it's resources to Seattle, where it
helps to build a city that will claim
that distinction. This city has won
derlul natural resources, lumber, fish
cries, its great coast trade, railroads
and shipbuilding. The government has
added to this by establishing a navy
yard short distance across the bay.
There are also several large packing
houses, canncries, breweries and al
most every other lesser industry to be
found in the eastern cities. All these
Seattle has and the city is only in its
swaddling clothes. One thing a
stranger will notice here is the large
number OF laps and Cinnamon. To
NE this seems an evil not felt now. per-
llaps. but will be in the future. They
are found doing all manner OF work
from banking to the laundry business.
There ought to be law excluding
both races from our shores. They are
4 menace to honest labor.
His Grace, Bishop O'Day, is at pres
ent constructing a cathedral that will
be pride to the people OF Seattle. 1t
will cost about 100000 when COM
pletcd and is situated on high elcva-
ton overlooking the bay, an ideal site
for this magnificent edihcc.
This city is filled with Minnesota
people 1t will be pleasing to many
in the Twin Cities to hear word con-
corning Mr.. Dugdalc. the well-known
ball player. and his respected wife,
formerly Miss Gleason They have
delightful home at Rainier Beach. and
Mrs. Dugdale assured me she is al
ways very glad to meet and to greet
Minneapoltan Mr.. Dugdalc's quiet
life has increased his avoirdupois and
l imagine it would be laughablc to see
him make a home run now Until re-
Gently he was manager OF the ball team
here. and under his guidance tlourishcd.
I also met a Northeast boy, Michael
White. who has position with the N.
p. He was glad to see me and sends
best wishes to all at home. l found
Mike Doyle. who is member OF No.
7, A. o. H., Minneapolis. and sends
best wishes to all the boys. MIR. and
Mrs. ]. J. Doran still think OF home.
but are going to stay on the coast.
Mrs William McArdle and Mrs. Doran
are active workers i'll the auxiliary
which is prosperous here. The A. O.
H. is in hourishing condition and
has branch OF Hibcrnian Knights
captained by f. F. Cleary. They make
a splendid showing. Mrs. Pasfa. Of
Northeast Minneapolis. was visiting
her son, G. w., when called. He is in
business here. ]. T. Casey and wife
generously extended to me the hos
pitality of their home. which accept
ed. Miss Annie O'Brien who is a sis
ter to Mrs Casey. is also in the coast
city enjoying the ocean breezes, and
sends best wishes and love to friends
at home. Mr.. Casey left Superior
City, Wis. for the West few years
ago. He is senior member OF the law
firm of Casey & Casey. Rev. Father
O'Brien. who is an old subscriber to
the Irish Standard, sends best wishes
and said he was pleased to help the
good work along. Father Metz also
wished me success in my work.
After leaving here I proceeded to
Spokane. A stranger on arriving in
the city mentioned is struck with its
up-to-dateness-paved streets, car sys-
TEN. beautiful substantial buildings and
magnificent waterpower. There is a
splendid court house, commodious