Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-04
The p. p. A. Organization.

The P. p. A. Organization.
A delegate of one of the local assemblies,
Pittsburg, who attended the meeting of the P.
P. A. at Warren, was approached by THE DIS
PATCH scout to-day, and in answer to an in
quiry as to what was done, said that owing to
the vows he had taken, he was not at liberty to
give any information that would compromise
his honor. He finally admitted that the con-
sideration of T. W. Phillips eligibility to mem
bership was deferred until another meeting OF
the delegates or Executive Board, which VIII
be called by the President at any time he may
elect. Mr.. Phillips at present is on his way TO
the Pacific coast on pleasure trip, and Will not
return for some time.
While the members of the Independent or
ganizatinn are reticent upon the subject of
Mr.. Phillips membership to the P. P. A., the
general impression prevails that he is no longer
"in it" The delegate further said that he
could see no harm in stating that harmony
characterized the deliberations of the assembly
throughout, and that the results attained were
far beyond the expectations of the most san
guine member of the organization.
A Supposed Dry Hole Turns Out Splendidly.
BELMoNT-Interest has again been revived
in the old Archie Forks well, owned by Mande-
vile & Co., and located six miles north from
Ackerley & Sammel's developments on the
Hendershot farm. This well has previously
been reported dry, or nearly so, and at best was
only diminutiye producer. The we'll was shot
Saturday in the Berea grit, and authentic
information from the venture tonight says it
made "a inches in the first 23 hours. or about so
mystified the well for TWO reasons. First, be-
cause there was some defect in the title of a
number of leases they held in this locality
There was also some territory they wanted to
secure which, if the true status of the well had
been made known, could nor have been OBJ
tanned.
yelopments there has been one or two dry holes
drilled but not on a northeast and southwest
line The opinion of number of practical
producers in this field is that the Mandeville
well is likely to open a distinct pool in the
Berea formation.
The much-talked-of Tom Cat well, located
on the Virginia side, two miles southeast Of
St Mary's, up French creek. is also attracting
some attention. The well was completed some
two months ago, as finished and gasser. From
a reliable source it now transpires that the
caloric fluid was found in Big 1njun sand, and
that good showing of oil was struck in the top
of the B. Further operation was suspended
and the well plugged. What the drill will re.
veal when business is again resumed cannot be
predicted.
Opening Territory West of Wildwood.
WILDWOOD "A number of wells on the
southwest extension were expected in to-day,
but as is usually the case, it will require an
other days drilling to find the pay. j. NJ
Guffy and the Forest Oil Company No is
nine feet in the sand tonight. Kress No. 6 is
l6 feet in, and the indications at this writing
are good. Griffith & Co.'s No. 2, Ringheisen,
is on top of the sand.
Some operators are of the opinion that west
of Wildwood there Is some good territory, and
to test this theory number of rigs are build
ing. The Heidleberger well is down l6 feet,
AMI unknown parties have started rig on the
adjoining farm north.
4 great fire was averted to-day only by the
| most strenuous efforts. The rig at Greenlee &
Forst No. II caught fire and burned to the
ground. For time it was feared that the
| flames would communicate with the wells
| further down the ravine. Guyton No. will be
treated to shot of light explosive tomorrow.
Good Wells in the Mars District.
MARs-John Snee & Co.'s No. 2, on the ohm
Balfour, is showing for good well. At q feet
in the sand the first show was found. The Sec
ond pay was at 33 feet and the third was tapped
at so feet in. The well is now So feet in the
| sand, and another pay is expected before the
well is finished. Pleased over the result of No,
| 2 the company has located No. about 500 fee
northeast from No. !, and on a line with the
! Pussey well, winch is making loo barrels day
! The Barney Forst well, on the Anderson farm
is panning out l25 barrels day.
An Unpromising Venture at Gallery.
CALLERY-Forest, Bishop & Co.'s well, or
the George Marburger farm, located ICO feet
northeast from Geohring No. 2. is reported &
| feet in the sand, and in its present condition
| good chance for improvement and when the
sand has been penetrated further it will be ne
surprise to hear of an Al producer.
All Quiet at McCurdy.
MCCURDY-No particular change is to bt
noted in the McCurdy pool. Palmer No. 2
owing to the strong pressure of gas, will no
get in before tomorrow. and perhaps not unit
the day after. Palmer No. ] Is making l31
| inches an hour tonight
A Strong Flow of Gas Encountered.
| BAKERsTowN-Millison d Co. will cut tn,
melon in their well on the Mahan farm to
morrow. The Butchers Oil Company en-
| countered a strong fow of gas in the Butche
sand. Millison d Co.'S well. on the Patton
| would have been completed ere this but un
fortunately they broke the jars and are nov
| fishing.
H. MCC.