Helena stands today in what used to be known as Last Chance Gulch, where originally were rich placer mines, the producers of forty million dollars in gold, and at the present time a number of quartz mines are in operation. Surrounding the city and adjoining are Marysville, Remini, Clancy, Corbin and Wickes, with branch railway lines connecting with Helena. A large smelter is in constant operation at East Helena, the power being furnished by the electric plant on the Missouri river at Canyon Ferry.
After my above mentioned celebration, I went to Hunter's Hot Springs, the health resort of the Northern Pacific Railway Company, two miles from its main line at Springdale, where coaches meet all persons desiring to go to the Hot Springs. I had an enjoyable sojourn here and moved on to that far
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