The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-07
MON MENTION.

Perhaps one OF the MODEST institutions to-day
| in the state OF Montana is the Teachers asso-
citation now in session at Livingston. No mat
ter how perfect our school system may be, still
this association cannot but be a mutual help
and encouragement to all who attend. The ad-
Vancement of our educational institutions ought
TO be the highest aim OF Montana teachers
sun RlUer Rtstig sun.
The state legislature meets next Monday at
noon. when the jawsmiths will begin to earn
their salaries .-LeDistOicn Argus.
The legislative assembly OF the state OF Mon
tana will convene at Helena on Monday next.
Among the members Of that body will be a
goodly number of popullsts. but not enough to
accom- Dlish much OF anything other than assist
in perfectlng good laws or no ding bad ones in
check. The BystdHder firmly believes that each
and every one of them will do nothing b. at
would reflect dlscr edit upon their party. >tand
by you principles, boys, and that's all any one
can ask OF yOu.-Butc ByStdRdeT.
The legislature Of Montana convenes Monday
next and upon this assembly devolyes the duty
Of electing two United States senators. The
legislature Is strongly republican, inSuring the
election OF two republicans. only such candi-
dates should be considered who are the friends
OF silver and advocates OF protection to Ameri-
can industries. Unless "a man will fight for free
silver and protection he can be of no service to
the Treasure state. Judge the aspirants by
their past records and do not take promises
the republicans have working majority
hdtspCt Graphic.
What the live stock interests OF Montana de-
mand is that legislation be enacted which will
eXterminate the wolf pest. or bring It so near
extinction as to make it comparat vely harmless
TO the live stock industry. Ii is big subject
to handle, most assuredly, and its.present size
is due to the indifference or incapacty Of former
legislatures in dealing with the matter. III
neglected at this time the undertaking will have
assumed stil larger proportions two years
hence Fort Benton RiUer Press.
There are many reasons why the soldiers
home should be located here, especially since
the old soldiers themselves are so ardently In
favor Of this valley. That the climate is all that
can be desired Is an admitted fact. Building
material is very abundant, of the very best
quality and very cheap. The products OF the
valley are so diversified that the institution can
be supplied with all the comforts and nearly all
the necessaries right here at hOme-Kdltspet
Hcrdid-JOu nal.
The disposition OF the Northern Pacific Rail-
road company toward Butte, and in fact the
miners OF the state, is plain statement OF in
gra itude and wholesome hogishness In general.
The discrimination against Butte and the great
land steal are two important factors that is
bound TO react in the near future, and the
Northern Pacific people will realize their mis-
take when 1t is too late. M Htdnd Mining and
Market Reporter.
An effort will be made during the coming
session of the legislature TO bring about the
enactment Of a law for the election of water
commissioners who shall have the measuring OF
water sold by Incorporated ditch or canal COM
panies, and the distribution OF water under
decree of the courts \ division OF the counties
by the county commissioners and the election Of
three men N each district where there is irriga-
ton to serve as water commissioners is one OF
the ne ded enactments in the interest OF
farmers, and the law might be so guarded as to
get the service at a nominal cost. Dillon Err
dmtnCr.
Already the Helena Independent has started
a howl for permanent capital buildings at
Helena, and in so doing acts In bad faith !
towards the voters and taxi ayers OF Montana !
That this state is In no condition to eXpend vast
sums for the erection Of state buildings, aud
that the city OF Helena has ample accOmmoda- |
tons for the needs of the state, is well known.
and was in fact the chief Argument of the late !
This paper then used the argument !
and. under like circumstances, would use it |
again. state buildings are needed in Montana,
but excuse us, the taxpayers can't afford them !
just now.-Bjg Timber Pun en-
The republicans Of Montana. while looking !
around for senatorial timber. should not over
look that valiant old Solder-Statesman, Captaln !
of Butte. While not seeking for the !
position, It must be remembered that the gal |
liant old hero has rendered invaluable services
10 his country and party, and that his occu-
pancy OF senatorial seat would make il an
object of natinOal intpTpst-BISln Times