GREAT FALLS

a city of Montana; - in Cascade co., of which it is the county seat. It is on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, and the Great Northern railroads, and on the Mi ouri river. The city is the center of an important mining region and has large smelting works for the reduction of copper, gold and silver ores, There are mines of lead, iron, zinc and coal also in the neighborhood. Its industries include the manufacture of flour, mining machinery, etc. The surrounding country is an extensive sheep-raising region and is the center of an important trade in wool. The Mi ourl river is here spanned by two _ bridges, each over 1000 feet long. The notable buildings include a public li-: brary, a city hall and a hotel. Within the city are several parks. The neighboring country is of great scenic beauty. Water power is furnished from the Rainbow and Great Falls, which together produce more than 200,000 horse power. Pop. 1920, 24,121.