The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-10
MON lama.

IL is now nearing the time when It will be-
hoove the taxpayers OF Helena to cast about for
the "best men" to pilot the municipal craft
through the shallow waters OF dull times and
business depression. Helena NeCs
The legislature has passed a memorial asking
congress to throw open the Flathead reserva-
ton. IL Is TO be hoped that this will be DONE
Sufficient land could be allotted to the Indians
now on the reservation. leaving a vast tract OF
land which would soon become taxable prom
erty. The reservation is a continuation OF this
valley and the soil and climate are almost iden-
teal The land would yield pro incly and add
10 the wealth of Montana's products. The res
ervation comprises land too valuable to be kept
as worthless tract OF land, for such It will al
ways be as reserve. Throw open the reserva-
ton and provide homes for the thousands of
people starved out In the eastern states.-Kd ais
pei Graphic
The expert examination OF the Helena CITY
treasurer's accounts shows that Brett his as
sstant, defrauded the public funds Of some
5000 Now, II some one would come along and
steal Helena 5 municipal debt. all would be
lovely.-FOrt Benton Riuer NeIUs.
Col John b Read. editor OF the Butte Inter
Mountain, has left for a months rest and re-
cuperation in California. Mr.. Read is an ex-
ceedingly able and forcible writer, one OF the
BEST we think, in the state, and when it comes
10 turning down an opponent he takes rank
with the Sauciest. OF all the republic an Journals
Mountdin was fdcile princeps. and TO Mr. Read
very much Of that bad eminence," SO 10 speak.
was due. Col. Daniel Searles will I'LL the edi-
toria chair during MIR. Reads absence. Colonel
Dan was formerly editor of the Miner, and he
and Colonel Read have exchanged hot shots In
many a heated campaign but through all have
maintained the warmest personal friendship -
Billings Times.
NJ. G. Corners and wife are among those who
found watery grave by being passengers on
the Inflated E.be. MIR Corners was formerly
an l. stern Mon ana cat,leman. lie died abour
a month ago in Germany. whittier he had gone
for his health, and his wife had started home
with the body. but never arrived Boulder Sen-
tilrl.
Representative knippenberg OF Beaverhead
county mas demonstrated by the introduction OF
SO many fanatical measures In the Montana
legislature that he i cranS.-LtriRgst01 Post
a charge OF forgery has been filed against
Brett, the city warrant raiser OF Helena. He
will gnt all the justice he deserves. man that
won't paw hi, honest debts should never be
given position OF trust.-B0Ulder sentinel
The democratic press OF the state is sending
out great many advance notices Of it, contem-
plated fight on Mr. knippenberg Meanwhile
MIR. kngpenherc keeps right on saving legisla-
tive wood MiSSoulidu.
Nay 10 please the court the plaintiffs move
that receiver be appointed for the Uui.ed
states treasury. Columbian
The Eozcman Chronicle has entered upon the
thirteenth year az lis existence. IL Is a >pIry
breezy paper. published IN thriving. beautiful
city ami edited 10y Two able. sJalwart democrats.
-L.rugsr0g Post
The suggestion that all Of The school book