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Show WELCOME ill 1 TITOS Conditions in Montana Improve, According to the Latest Advices. t By Associated Press. HI3LEKA, Aug. 6. Rains are falling in Flnlhoad county today, with the consequence conse-quence that the forest fire situation Is greatly Improved. This is the cssonco of a telegram received today by the state board of land commissioners from Stato Forest Inspector Jungberg, who states that thin drenching, together with the absenco of winds, makes the situation far better. Governor 2sorris also received replies to his telegrams of yestorday sent to the presidents of the Northern Pacific. Great Northern and Chicago, Milwaukee & Pugot Sound Railway companies In each of which hearty co-operation is pledged In fMulng the forest ilres of western and northwestern Montana. In consequence of tho rainfall and the promises of assistance assist-ance from the carriers, there Is an Intense In-tense feeling of rolief at the capltol today, to-day, for the state Is by far tho largest nolder of timber lands In tho commonwealth. common-wealth. Governor Norris also talked over tho telephone today with Forester Sllcox and State Agent Nell! at Missoula, and was informed tho situation was greatly Improved, Im-proved, the winds bavins gone down and the progress of the llames stayed In many districts. |