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 CHAPTER XXVIII.

Montana's Capital.

Since my last visit to Helena, the government has erected a commodious and substantial Federal building.

The Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railway Companies have just completed a fine union depot, which adds much to the appearance of the city.

On December 1st, an extraordinary session of the legislature was called, bringing to the capital many acquaintances from other sections of the state, and made a continual stir and bustle for two weeks. Then came the holiday season, causing the city generally to show great evidence of prosperity.

Montana has every reason to be proud of its state capitol, which is located in the eastern part of the city on