The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-30
FEELING IS RUNNING HIGH
City Officers to Be Appointed by
Mayor Webster.
FOR CHIEF OF POLICE
1t Is Said That the Mayor Has De-
cided to Name P. j. Kline - 1t
Caused a Sensation-Office
Seekers Are Rustling.

Missoula, April 29.-There has seldom
been any municipal matter that has
aroused the interest that has been STIR
red up by the prospective appointments
of city officers by Mayor Webster since
the celebrated bridge contest that was
settled by the construction of the pres
emit city bridge across the Missoua
river, While there is not as much at
stake in the present instance as there
was in the bridge fight the partisan
feeling is running fully as high in some
circles and every bit of news that leaks
out in connection with the hurry and
worry of the contest for place and pre-
ferment is greedily sought after by all
sides
1t has been thought for the past two
weeks that there was no doubt that Mr..
Webster would name Rufe Angevne to
succeed himself as chief of police This
impression had been growing stronger
all the time till yesterday it was an
nounced that Mayor Webster had said
that he expected to name p. j. Kline
for the position. This caused a genuine
sensation, as Mr.. Kline had not been
thought of in the matter, except per-
haps. by those who are very near 10
Mr.. Webster. He is an excellent citizen.
an old resident property holder and a
man who has been identified with the
city for many years. His appointment
will not be obnoxious to anybody, as
far as can be learned from the state
ments that are made by business men
on the streets and at their places of
business. Mr.. Kline, however has never
been considered as an officeseeker and
it was a matter Of much surprise when
it was given out that he would be the
man. Some people refused to accept the
matter seriously and it was not until
the rumor had been confirmed by those
who are supposed to know that it was
given credence. This was, as has been
stated, on account of the fact that it
was not known that Mr.. Kline would
accept any office. In the matter of the
chief of the fire department, there is
not much news that is reliable. 1t is
known that meet of Mr.. Webster's
party friends are urging him to appoint
republican and also that there is a
strong effort being made to secure the
continuance in office of Chief Burger
the present cumbent. The rustling in
this line on both sides is very active
and the results will probably not be
known till Monday night, when the city
council will meet
1t seems certain that Ed Larson will
be retained on the police force. He is
certainly entitled to his position, both
on account of efficiency and faithful
service, and also upon the returns from
the Fourth ward. He has been on the
force for long time and is one Of the
best officers in the state. Hard
Times Fox is also reasonably certain
to be retained as driver of the hose
team of the fire department. Hard
Times lis the best man that ever held
reinE over the buckskin team and de-
serves the job as long as he wants it.
He is Endorsed for the position by all
who are familiar with the department
and politics cut no ice in this matter
l.. f. keim. who has been faithful
member of the police force for many
years, and who has done good work all
the time. is said to be slated for retire
ment this year The opposition to him
does not seem to have very solid
grounds for its work. but it looks row
as if Mr. keim would go. This will be
regretted by those who know of his
faithful service for the city. There are
all sorts of rumorS pro and con in re-
gard to these appointments and Mayor
Webster has not smiled for two weeks
His face wears a worried expression
and he carries a far away look that in
dictates a severe mental strain. But he
has not much longer ITO worry Monday
night and the present cause for worry
will be over. But there may be others
the weather, for instance.