How far west of St. Paul are the cars now running on the Northern Pacific Railroad? What is the name of the present western terminus? How many miles are completed from the west end? When is it expected to be completed?
E. S. Sheffield.
Answer.—The company is now running trains with Pullman sleepers and dining-room cars to Livingston, 1,030 miles west of St. Paul. It is also running trains from Portland to Second Crossing, 527 miles. From Livingston to Second Crossing passengers are carried by stage as follows:
From Livingston to Bozeman, 25 miles, 4 hours.
From Bozeman to Helena, 108 miles, 18 hours.
From Helena to Missoula, 130 miles, 22 hours.
From Missoula to Second Crossing, 80 miles, 16 hours.
The total distance from St. Paul to Portland is 1,900 miles, and the time 180 hours. The fare from St. Paul to Missoula by rail and stage is $47.10. The road is to be completed this year.
AMERICAN LITERATI.