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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13
The Flow Of the Beaumont Well Con.
tinueS to Grew Stronger Hourly.
TWO HUNDRED FEET in THE AIR
Is the Oil Forced by the Tremendous
Pressure Under 1t.
AN ENDEAyOR TO CONTROL THE FLOW
Is TO Be Made Today, but Success by Is
No Means Assured.
SYNDICATtS ARE NOW BEING ORGANIZED
To Invest in Jefferson County Lands
in the Interior as Well MS
mt Beaumont.
SYNDlCATfS ARE NOW BEING ORGANIZED

Beaumont, Texas, January l2.--The
phenomenal oil well discovered by Cap
tain A. w. Lucas continues to improve
and 1t seems that all its wonderful quail
tiles have not yet developed, Reports
from the well today and up till late this
afternoon are to the effect that the
stream Of oil pouring from 5ie well Ia
growing stronger every hour. e. a.
Fletcher, who visited the we'll today, says
that the sight is simply indescribabIe.
He says the solid stream OF oil Is now
shooting twice the height Of the der
this afternoon report that the stream Is
fully 200 feet high and growing stronger.
The oil lake which has formed below the
well has overlooked all the Levers and is
being stopped against the SABINE al d
East Texas grade. Captain Lucas has
ordered a special train OF sand from the
Sabine and Est Texas for the purpose of
making a dam at the lower end of the
ravine to prevent the oil from getting
away. Superintendent George De Young
cure an engine and train TO send after
the sand and it is probable that /; Will
reach here some time tonight.
The Post correspondent asked captain
Lucas this afternoon what steps he would
take toward saving the oil. he replied
that be was securing With all p'ssiLie
speed a large number of tanks in which
to store the oil, Asked If ne had ne de
any preparations toward shipping Il away,
he said he had not, that It would b. im-
practical to do this until the quality and
grade OF the oil has been determined,
but just as soon as the grade of tho oil
has been determined he will prepare to
load in it cars and forward it either to
Sabine Pass or the reGneries.
Mr.. ]. G. Hamill of Corsicana, one Of
the contractors who dug the we'll, ar
rived in the city this morning and with
his brother who has charge of the We'll,
will endeayor to stop or control the dow
of the we'll. Mr.. Hamill said this morn
ing that he was by no means certain he
could control the well, but the effort will
be made.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13

bt Hdue.
q syndicate OF Beaumont capitalists
was hastily organized yesterday for the
purpose of buying oil lands. TIE com
pany is composed OF John n. Gilbert, L..
b. Plpkin Will Carroll and C. T. IIeisig
and the first deal for lands was closed
yesterday afternoon. This was the pur-
in fifteen acres owned by Patillo Higgins
and located only a few hundred yatds
from the big geyser. The price paid for
this four-ffth interest was $4,000, The
land lies between the ingalls, property,
which was purchased by Grooves &
FLETCHER, and the we'll. 1t IS the purpose
of these gentlemen to permanently or
gani2e this company when they nave an
opportunity and in the meantime they
will secure all the land possible for oil
speculation II is also probable that they
will drill for oil on their own account.
Mr. l. d. Polk this morning received a
telegram from II. p. Mansfield Of Fort
Worth in which be states that syndicate
OF Fort Worth people has been formed
and that they want to purchase all the
oil land controlled by Mr.. Polk. The tel
egram states that representatives OF the
syndicate would arrive in Houston today.
Mr.. Polk Is non-committal regarding the
probable sale Of his lands, but 1t Is not
likely that he will sell out at this dime.
Another oil company was organized to-
day composed Of c. A. Hagsman, w. C..
Tyrell of Iowa. Emmett Fletcher, o. H..
Greeves. Leon Levy and ]. f. Weed.
These parties this morning purchased
thirty-seyen acres just north Of the Lucas
well for $4,000 Mr. Higeman said this
afternoon that this company was organ
lied for the purpose OF operating for OIL
and not merely for speculative purposes.
The gentlemen have ample huanc4al
backing and will begin as soon IS Dos
sible putting rigs TO work drilling on the
land already purchased and other land
will be bought. They now have tn:ce
other land deals on hand which may be
closed UP today.
nae Sunset-Central flyer tils morning
brought large number Of co.sicana cit-
izeps and oil experts 10 view the wonder
full geyser OF Captain Lucas, and auT
Der of oil men also arrived in the city
last night from Corsicana. Among then
were representatives OF the Southwestern
OIL company, branch OF the Standard
OH company. which Is operated at
Corsicana- Following IS partial
1 list OF the CorsIcana visitor5: J.
I L. Halbert, s. w. Johnson, Insyor D.
Is partial list OF the Corsiesna visitors
j. L. Halbert. S. w. Johnson. mayor OF
corsioana; Preston Lee. s. A., Wats. ].
v. Maxwell. W. IL MeKle, J. @. Hamill,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13

Continued ON Fourth Pase)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13
HAY HAS REcovERIED.

Secretary Hay transacted coneidsrible
business at his home today. but as there
was nothing OF pressing need requiring
his presence at the state department ne
did not resume his Official duties rhare.
lie appears 10 be quite recovered from
his recent allment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13
Mr.. oDmuL.s coon FORTUNE.

MIR. ODlAIL'S GOOD FORTUNE.
Mr. william Odell, who has been sees
Rotary to Senator culherson sin?e his
election told The Post correspondent so-
day that he would leave tomorrow for
his home in Cleburue. Texas, to eates the
law firm OF Ramsey g. odell ls a partner.
Mr. Oaell graduated In the GeoTeeJown
law school here last spring and cap
turcd nearly all the honors. When the
offer TO enter the firm. Of which ms
brother. State Senator Odell Ia n mam-
Der. came to tho young man, Senator
Culberson, who is 10th to part with tho
services OF Mr Odell, Insisted that Ia
could not afford 10 refuse such an excel.
lent opening for q young lawyer, a3d re-
luctantly lot him go.
Mr., A. J. Clop.on Of Jefferson viii take
the pace Of Mr.. Odell as secrc AIRY TO
Senator Culherson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13

Merchants - Dealers:
WE. SELL.
Lubricating Oils,
Illuminating Oils
Car Greases,
Compression Grease.
Write us for prices and terms.
Southwestern Oil Co. - Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13
"A JILL uNHNVUOOLU
BY Congressman BurlesOn for the I'm
proyement Of the BrazOS River
AS FAR AS OLD WASHINGTON.
It Carries with 1t an Appropriation Of
S225,0OO.
The GOOD FORTUNE OF MR.. ODFlL.
Carried OF IIouors at Law School and Will
Enter Texas Firm.
THE SECRETARY or THE TREASURY
Has Recommended nm Appropriations
of S25,o0o for Restoration OF san
Iacinto batteries.
fHf SECRETARY or THE TREASURY

Washlns;on, January 49, Congressman
Burleson has introduced a bill TO appro-
PIRATE S2s5ooo to improve tho Brazos
river from It's mouth to Old Washington.
accordins to Captain Riches report along
these lines, The report from that Ca
Eiueer officer on tho Bra1os rlyar from
Old WashlnSton 20 Waco hiss not yet heen
transmitted to congress ana VIII not be
for several weeks The delay has been
caused by the frequent rises In the river
aud the consequent difficulty In survey
ing that part OF the stream With sefor-
once to locks and dams As soou as tho
report IS Ned, either Mr. Henry or MIR.
Burleaon viii introduce q bill to cover
the recommendation and push botn bills
before tie senate commerce committee.
nnd tboy hope 10 have the Brazos river
recognized in the present rivers aud har-
bOrs bill.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-13
TO rrahar oUuBRRsoN's BILL.

Governor otero Of New Mexico is here
TO fight the bill introduced by Senator
culberson to erect an International dam
at III Paso. That bill has been reverted
favorably by the committee on foreign
relatlcny and Is now Oh the seaasc salcn-
dar
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

This Office is in receipt of a bulletin
recently issued by the Great Northern
Railroad company, which is particu'
larly descriptive of the Milk river
country. but casually treats of the
Flathead valley. 1t is an outline of
the advantages offered settlers in this
county and must attract the attention
of homeseekers to this part of the
state. Some of the finest land any
where in the great west lies along the
Great Northern, especially in Flat
head basin, and the advertisement OF
the county is bringing many settlers.
There is no doubt that the Great
Northern has assisted in building up
this section of the country, and per.
haps Kalispell is slightly indebted for
present prosperity.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23
If, instead of sending scientists t

If, instead of sending scientists to
the Sandwich Islands, the United
States government would drop few
of the specialists into Montana and
allow them few thousand dollars,
results would sooner accrue. There
are lakes and rivers and streams in
this state, that if stocked with trout
and grayling. would continue the
fame of Montana as a resort for scien-
tific anglers from year to year. In no
contiguous territory is there such a
field for sporting in the water. The
denizens of most of our streams
and lakes are becoming shy from too
frequent visitations and the water
courses and lakes should be restocked.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

The man who through long incum
bency of office begins to consider tina
Office a private snap instead of pub
lie trust: who tries to please individ
uals instead of people; who in any
manner attempts to conceal facts; be
comes shifty and evasive. and in
sheer self-defense. when pressed by
righteous public sentiment gives ex
plantations that do not explain. can
have but one ending. Any man of
middle age who has watched events
can count hundreds of popular fav
orites, honored with vffice of more or
less Importance who have sunk unno-
ticed into nothingness or who yet
retain the scorn of their fellow men
There is one way only of admin
istering an Office and that is as a
public trust .-Missoulian.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

Senator German. of Maryland. than
whom there is no brighter politician
in the democratic party, made his
play stick Thursday and put his de-
tractors on the hog train. The bill
passed the Maryland legislature
with a perfect majority and
DISTINGUISHES about $4,000 H.
literate whites and $4,000 negroes. Ac-
cording to the republican prints this
means the election of German men
next year and his return to the senate.
Notwithstanding the feelings encour-
aged by the Baltimore press, to man
out west it must seem eminently right
and proper that Mr.. German should
depend upon his return by men who
are capable of reading and thinking.
Should any disgrace attach to the
legislative choice in Maryland next
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

year, and his following is among all
classes of the people of the old state
Mr. German stands pat as the choice
of the intelligent classes of his state.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

Among the frayed out nations which
have joined the imperial destinies of
the United States of America, Hawaii,
the Philippines, Porto Rico and Guam.
in the dispensation of the gold stand
ard, may now be included Spain.
This country is always leader, right
or wrong, and any time that this
America declares for silver at 16 to
1, silver goes.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

Yesterday being the last day for
gubernatoral action upon the meas
ures left in trust by the legislature,
Governor Toole passed up the ap-
portiOnment BILL and the agricultural
college land grant bill, and the bill
regulating salaries of justices of the
peace. Anything else that he has on
file is lost.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23
SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1901.
ELECTION BY POPULAR VOTE

ELECTION BY POPULAR VOTE
There is proposal now before the
Nebraska legislature to memorable
all the states in an effort to call
convention of representatives to re
wise the federal constitution. The
deadlock there and elsewhere upon the
question of electing senators is prob
ably responsible for this move. At any
rate the original constitution with it's
amendments, fifteen only, has become
decidedly Anticipated and does not
now fill the bill Should such con-
vention be called, other measures in
the nature of constitutional amend
ments would probably be introduced
and trusts would probably come in for
their share of restriction. In such an
event the original feature of the con.
vocation is liable to be swamped, but
the will of the people must assuredly
triumph.
Several times resolutions have been
passed in the house of representatives
at Washington looking to an amend
ment of the federal constitution
whereby senators could be elected by
popular vote. but all of them have
strong opposition in the senate to the
proposed change. Some warm advo-
Gates of the new plan are in the SEN
ate. and very able speeches have been
made in that chamber in favor of the
proposed change. but the majority are
against it. Nothing, therefore, can
be accomplished in this way, and
now. it is proposed that the legisla.
lures of the different states take the
initiative as permitted by article 5
of the constitution, and get an amend
ment in that way.
A good start toward securing con
stitutional changes has already been
made among the states. within a few
years past. they have asked
congress to call cOnven
ton to propose an amend
ment to the federal constitution pro
viding for the election of United
States senators by the people. These
legislatures are those of Arkansas
California. Colorado. Florida. Idaho
Indiana. Illinois, Iowa, Kansas. Ken
lucky, Louisiana. Michigan. Mime
sofa. Mississippi, Montana. Nebraska
Nevada. New Hampshire, North Caro-
lima North Dakota. Ohio. Oregon
Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington. Wis
consin and Wyoming. Three more
states would make the requisite two
thirds. which would constrain con
gress to call the convention. Thus {
considerable step in the direction O
the change has been made. Such al
amendment would have to be rattle,
by the legislatures of three-fourths o
the states or by conventions in three
fourths of them in order to be valid
The recent senatorial deadlocks il
several of the states. however. an,
the failure of some of the states, in
Guiding Delaware a few days ago. t.
make any choice, has Strengthens
the movement to put the election q
senators in the hands of the people
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23
". SCHROEDER.
Wholesale Meats
and Cold Storage

This establishment is new
and very complete. Forty head
of fine young Flathead steers
are now dressed and in cold
storage.
Wholesale trade only is de-
sired and any contract can be
quickly filled.
PRICES.
BY the Side, cash 2 1-2 per lb
On time, good security, as
follows:
BY the Side :. :. &c. per Id
Forequarters :: :. =. :. nc. per lb
HEADQUARTERS :. -. -. .10c. per Ib
Telephone ID. Town Office Opposite
O'Neil Lumber Co.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

The various and sundry plans adopt
ed for the capture Of General Dewett.
the great Boer chieftain. invariably
locate him on the wrong side of the
river
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

According to reports from Cape
Nome. Big Hopes was the coming me-
tropolis until the town of Win Out
was started.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

Although hazing in any form is not
tolerated in upper naval circles. it is
apparent that Admiral Sampson is
getting some heavy doses of Tobasco
sauce.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

Texas. hardware dealers are having
quite a run on iron posts, to be used
as center-places for impromptu bon
fires.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

The opportunity does not come to
many men to give away millions of
dollars. and not many men would make
as good use of it as Mr.. Carnegie is
doing.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

Senator Tillman is in demand on the
lecture platform. but even this field
of usefulness is not open to Petit
grew.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-23

Governor Toole anticipated the DAILY
county objection and vetoed the appOr-
tiOnment bill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-21
Earth does not hold a lonesome glen So secret but We meet again. .

So secret but We meet again.
 Welcome cheers the lonely mariner as he steers his bark across the stormy deep; welcome gives glad song to the 'ploughman as he home ward plods his weary way" Welcome cheers the living, comforts the dying, buries the dead, and when we have passed beyond the reach of mortal ken, when we no longer respond to the call of human voices, when our ransomed spirits, clad in the habili- ments of glory, stand triumphant on the heights, welcome will greet us at heavens golden gate. Again I bid you cordial, hearty welcome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-21
In tears of selfish dole.
One day thy God may ask of thee. Thy weaker sisters soul"

Thy weaker sisters soul
 Because of this responsibility We have assembled here today; because of this We open wide our doors and our heart at your coming and joy ously greet your presence at this hour Ladies of the federation, am bidden to extend to you a joyous and hearty welcome. Mine is a delightful task. Weleome No sweeter sound is known to mortal ears. Welcome is the first to greet the new born babe; welcome gives elastic footstep to woo- ing lover and bids him, in seasons of distress, say to the object of his love,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-21

II, throughout the whole record of fast ages is felt the influence of tho mighty army of majestic and queeplv women whose heroic lives and splon. dld characters and matchless achieve ments have adorned and illumined the whole history of the human race how much more potent is the respon- slelllty of woman in this glorious dawn of the twentieth century, when the wonderful strides made in every line of human activity during the past decades put beyond the pale of the visionary and faneiful every prophe- ey relating to the future2
 sfhou canst not stand aloof and wait For peaceful aftermath,
 Lest thy indifference prove snare, In some poor toilers path.
 If so thy feet have reached the
 heights
 Built upward toward the day, The torch within thy lifted hand, Lights all the downward way. And if it's guiding spark is quenched,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-31

awe are SEVEN" laughingly quoted
the man who was an applicant for life
insurance when asked to give the num-
Der of children in his fathers family.
"And their namesW asked the exam
lining surgeon.
"Well, there's Albert, Addie, Henry,
Laura, William and Dora and-and"-
The surgeon looked surprised, and
the applicant looked foolish.
Then he began again, "There's Albert
and Addie, and Henry and Laura, and
William and Dora, and-and"-
The surgeon announced that these
were only six. The applicant acknowl
edged the corn and went over the list
again and again, invariably baking
after the sixth name. Then bright of
fee boy looked up from his work, will
grin, and said:
"Say, haven't you left yourself out O.
the countW
The surgeon seemed relieved, the ap
plicant seemed more foolish than ever
and the Office boy grinned on at hi
work.
"That certainly was one time" final
ly commented the applicant that
completely forgot myself. New Yorl
Times,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-31
Col. Woodruff INDICATED.

The Burlington Free Press publishes
letter written from Manila June 10 by
Frederick w. Nash in which he goes into
details about the charges against COL I.
A. Woodruff, chief of the commissary
department, and, as was expected, the
associated press dispatch in regard to
the matter was a gross misrepresenta-
ton and contained hardly a word OF
truth. Mr.. Nash says Col. Woodruff
does not live in a palatial house, as
alleged; that there was no graft" for
the army contractors in the house rent;
that no champagne has been purchased
by the commissary department this year;
that Col Woodruff does keep private
carriage, as we'll as many other officers,
but there is no chance or desire for any
extravaganza, as alleged in the asso'
ciated press dispatch.
1.-THE gross misrepresentation in the
cablegram referred to have caused wide
spread indignation in Manila, and es-
pecially, among the large number of citiH
zens who are personally acquainted with
Col. Woodruff, man grown gray in the
service of the United States army, and
one who has always had spotless rec
ord and the confidence of his superiors
and all with whom he has come in con-
tact.
Finally, there have been no great
frauds practiced on the government here,
as reported, the total value of the losses
by embezzlement aggregating $114O.75,
for which three officers and three com.
missary sergeants have been convicted
and sentenced to dishonorable dismissal
from the service, with one to five years
confinement each"
Ascot. Woodruff is a Caledonia county
boy, and one of the bravest men in the
service, host of friends will be glad to
learn that there was no foundation for
the attacks on his record in the Philip
pines.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-31
Laying Out New Roads.

The selectmen are planning for a big
Improvement in the road to East st.
Johnsbury, by which they will avoid the
repairs on the road after high water.
Between the Works bridge and the
Locke bridge, it will be remembered, the
road runs close to the river. A piece of
road 900 feet long has been laid out on
higher ground and in direct line be.
tween the two bridges. When this is
completed there will be no more danger
of having the highway flooded, as was
the case short time ago, and the dis
lance will be considerably shortened.
The selectmen also laid out this week
a road, about 200 feet long, from the
East St. Johnsbury road to the old chair
factory. The building has been bought
by James A. Moron. who, it is under
stood, will move his granite factory
from opposite the depot to his new loca
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-31
Our Band at Lisbon.

The White Mountain Republic-Journal
of Littleton says, concerning the work OF
our band on the occasion of their recent
visit to Lisbon:
THE St. Johnsbury military band,
John H. Moore leader, presented the pro-
gram of standard music which had been
arranged for the occasion, after which
they obligingly rendered several soul-stir'
ring marches. This band is called one o
the crack bands of Vermont and to say
that it sustained it's reputation and wa:
fully appreciated would not be too muct
praise, Tor it has been many day since
the music loving people of Lisbon anc
vicinity have had the privilege of listen
ing to such a feast of music of so high al
order as that given them by this band o
thorough musicians.