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 CHAPTER XII.

Helena and Eastern Montana.

The motive of my coming to Helena, with the rest of the patriotic citizens of the State, was to dedicate our magnificent capitol buildings, which had just been completed, and to commemorate the one hundred and twenty-sixth anniversary of our independence.

Helena is well located for the capital and is the center of population in the state; has substantial business blocks and beautiful residences, with every appearance of a permanent city.

The Broadwater Natatorium, with its immense plunge, is a great source of attraction, and close by is Fort Harrison. Within the city is the United States Assay Office, and also a large cracker factory.