The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-11-28
TO MUSEUM
Morris Schlossberg Presents a
Flag to the University.
BOON FOR THE WHEELMEN
A Fossil Elephant Tooth Received - The
Skull OF Huge Hippopotamus in a
Good State of Preservation.
Books From Washington.

week received very valuable contribu-
ton. This is nothing more nor less
than a piece of the famous rock on
which the Pilgrim fathers landed in the
early days. This piece of rock is posi-
lively known to be piece of the famous
rock now so jealousy guarded. This
specimen, together with the piece of
wood from the first city water pipe laid
in the United States, which was an
nounced in the last notes, given by the
same gentleman, are valuable contribu-
tions to the historical material of the
university.
A small collection of butterflies has
been secured for the museum, which
Will add much to the attractions in the
line Of insects. This collection embraces
ABOUT 225 specimens and nearly a hun
dred species, collected in India and
South America Already the collection
of insects has been great source of at
traction and attention on the part. of
visitors. The new addition will be
spread and arranged as fast as time
can be had for the work. There are
some beautiful specimens among them,
and the students who have been resi-
dents Of the state all their lives will
have glimpse Of the attractions the
tropics afford.
Al the regular convocation exercises
last, Wednesday President Craig adj
dressed the students on the subject of
patriotism. The students noticed that
the rostrum was draped with a beaut-
ful flag, but did not comprehend its full
meaning until near the close of the
short address,, when President Craig
announced that it was a present to the
university from friend of the institu-
ton. After the reading of the following
letter. which is self-explanatory, rous-
ing cheers We're given for the donor. The
letter reads:
'Missoula, Mont, Nov. 16, 1s99.-Dr.
Q: J; Craig, President State University:
My Dear Sir: 1 had the pleasure some
weeks ago of visiting the university
and while there was very much pleased
with what / saw regarding it, 1 no.
ticed, however, that the university was
not equipped with the emblem of the
great republic in which we live, and of
which am proud to say am citizen.
1T seemed to me that it might be APP
pfopflate for me to ask of you that l be
allowed to present to the university the
emblem of our country. Acting on this
idea, have sent East and purchased a
United States flag, 13x25 feet in size,
which | herewith present to the state
university to be used by you as you
deem appropriate
the rights and privileges that this flag
has conferred upon me. and trust that
thls nag may prove an inspiration to
Inc young men and women attending
the university, and may, in some de-
gree. aid them in learning the true value
of citizenship.
With kindest regards. for yourself
personally and with best wishes for the
success of the university, ! am, yours
very truly
MORRIS SCHLOSsBERG."
The agitation in regard to placing a
third plank in the walk leading to the
university has resulted in having the
lumber for this purchased and part
of the work done. This will enable the
wheelmen to use the wheel all winter
Altogether there are some so young men
and women who ride, and they have
been active in having this done.
The university band has secured the
services of Mr.. Barnacoat of the cityto
take charge of their instruction Mr.
Barnacote has proved his ability as
band instructor by his work on the
young men of the city who are now
playing instruments, many of whom
nave had no other instruction. Under
MS guidance the boys hope soon to be
able to discourse good music. The band
now numbers some Is members, and
all are working with a will to make
the band a success.
President Craig is absent this week,
being engaged in work at the county
institute at Bozeman. While in Booze
man he will witness the game between
the university and the agricultural col
lege on Thanksgiving day.
Earl Douglass, the instructor in geol-
ogy, is happy over the receipt of a huge
tooth from friend in Billings, whose
name the correspondent was unable to
learn This is tooth from an elephant,
elephaS pfimigenus, and is IA inches
long by 10 inches deep. This is a good
addition to the archaeological colec-
lions made by Mr. Douglass. Very few
people realize what monsters trod the
earth in this state in past geological
times In looking at such monster
tooth one can imagine the size of the
animal that carried it,
Mr.. Douglass has this week been
chipping away at the skull of huge
hippopotamus which he collected in the
central portion of the state this sum-
mer. The skull is in a good state of
preservation, though quite brittle, and
is big one The teeth are perfect, and
the specimen is fit companion to
others he has taken in the state
The first issue of the Kaimin for the
year was distributed last week. There
have been delays innumerable in get
ting the paper started this year. but
"heH iSSueu IL is up 10 the HlSneSI eX-
pectations. The size and number of
pages is the same as last year, and the
board of editors will get out the full
complement of nine issues during the
year, despite the late beginning. Copy
Tor the second number is now in the
hands of the printer and will be out
soon. The editors have good load on
their hands, as the paper is merely a
labor of love, to show what the stu
dents can do, and to represent the work
or the university at other schools where
the paper goes as an exchange. But
the editors have undertaken the task
braVely and have received hearty sup
port from the students and faculty in
SUBSCRIPTIONS and from the merchants
OF the city in advertisements. This first
issue as all past issues, is a credit to
the institption which it represents.
Inc geology class spent the afternoon
last Friday in studying the formation
and other problems of geological inter-
est along the Blackfoot river near Bon
ner. The weather so far has been very
favorable to outdoor study and mas
been taken advantage of so far as nos