The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-03
MISS OULA NEWS.

Missoula, April 2.-Nothing more def
mite is known concerning the new train
service on the Northern Pacific than was
given I'm these dispatc last night In
formation was received to-day at diVi-
sion headquarters that the fast trains will
probably run by way of Butte. In that
case the time OF arrival of the westbouud
at Missoula may be changed somewhat
The time schedule of the new Hamilton
wallace train will depend upon the time
OF the overland service and cannot be
definitely announced until the latter Is de-
cided upon. There Is much satisfaction
expressed here over the new arrange
ment as IL will be "A great convenience to
business men and TO the travelling public
Nowhere is there more rejoicing than I'm
the Butter Root valley. As at present un-
derstood, the new train service will be
the best that has ever been i'm force The
running time of the overland flyer will
DE the fastest that has ever been made
on the Northern Pacific. The only stop
between Garrison and Missoula will be al
Drummond. With the Northern Pacific's
fine rolling stock this will be a splendid
train.
Ranchmen from Camas Prairie tonight
brought In a natural curiosity in the
shape of calf with a monster head
which bears resemblance to a human era
mum. The body of the monstrosity is like
that of a mountain lion 1t has no legs
but short stumps. The creature is dead
having lived but one hour after birth.
Robert j. Burdette entertained a large
audience at the Presbyterian church this
evening. The lecture was one of the best
entertainments ever given here
+. ]. ]. Quirk has returned from bust
ness trip to the coast.
o. V. Troop is receiving CONGRATULATIONS
upon the arrival at his home to-day of a
little one.
Although the municipal campaign and
election will be conducted ostensibly on
party INES as the situation appears to-
night politics will cut very small figure
in the contest. which seems TO be assln
ing the form of personal battle fought
on the popularity of the candidates This
seems to be particularly the case of the
heads of the tickets. The vote for police
Judge ana treasurer will not be any in
dication of party strength in the CITY,
There is a strong republican movement in
favor OF Nesmith. the democratic candi-
date for treasurer. 1t is, however. a very
interesting contest and the republicans
are not as confident to-day as they were
at the beginning of the campaign. The
aldermanic contests I'm the several wards
are waxing hot and II looks now as IL the
democrats have the best of the fight
There is little or no interest manifested
in the school election which will occur
Saturday.
Jack Shepard returned TO his BITTER |
Root ranch this morning after spending |
several days in town.
The Indian woman arrested last night |
by the sheriff was to-day sentenced to 10 |
days In the county Jail for disorderly
conduct.
The roads are getting into fine condi- |
tion ana wheeling parties have begun 70 |
improve the opportunity.
Carpenters are finishing the repair work |
on the court house to-day.
In the land office the mineral land elias
sincauon has been on the boards again
to-day. The same close sharp examIna-
ton OF witnesses that has characterized /
the proceedings from the start was con-
tinued to-day and the case progresses
very slowly.
John Tunnels restaurant outfit has
been moved to Quigley
Sam LASER returned from Hamilton
this morning and left tonight for eastern
points.
II. F. Kruger OF the Burlington. spen,
to-day I'm Missoua.
Henry c. Dale OF Dalles. Ore. is in the
city for a few days. Mr.. Dale is an old |
friend OF ]. G. Denny and expects to To-
cate in Montana
n. !. Mcleod will OCCUPY the n. 6 Mem I
trSm residence on Pine street
The Missoula lodge OF Woodmen COM /
pleted It's organization this evening at a I
meeting that was largely attended.
The dance for the benefit OF the athletic 4
park fund has been postponed TIN April 4
10. The subscribers 10 the fund are nav
Ing up very promptly and satisfactorily 4
and there is no doubt Of the success OF
the scheme. County Surveyor Hathaway
to-day laid out the bicycle track.
The train from the East. which was due
here az noon to-day. will not reach here
until some time tomorrow morning Pas