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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
A. M. CLARK.

Mr.. Clark made his first appearance
in Chanute in the year 1902. He ut
that time was selling stock for the
Southwestern Oil and Gas Company,
nothing more. Nobody payed much
attention to the young man until one
day it was noised around that Mr..
Clark was organizing company.
Some of the "old guards" laughed at
the thought of the young man max
ing such Splash" But the young
man" was successful and continued
along the line of work until at pres
ent he is at the head of and interested
in more oil and gas producing prop
erty than any one man in the Cha
mute field.
A. M. Clark is one of the firm IF
Clark Bros. Cutlery Co., Kansas
City. He is, to use a race track term
"plunger," at least it looks so to the
lay mind, but it appears that he only
reaps where he has sown.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
CHANUTE VITRIFIED BRICK
AND TILE CO.

The Chanute brick plant is but one
of the many extensive brick and tile
plants owned by the Coffeyville
Brick and Tile people. They have
plants at Cofeyvlle, independence,
Cherryvale, one in Texas, one at Nc
Allister, Indian Territory and the
Chanute factory.
The work at this point is under the
management of d. G.. Francis, a man
who has been in the business for
number of years They are continu-
ally adding new machinery and build
ing more sheds and will soon reach
the 100000 daily output. The work
is of superior quality and orders are
received from New Mexico, Arizona,
and many of our northern cities in
Kansas. The plant is located two
miles south of town and the cut of
the place in this issue will give an
idea Of the magnitude of the plant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
D. L. HOUSTON.

Mr.. Houston was born in Virginia
in the year 1854 on farm. He had
the advantage of attending the coun-
try school perhaps two months each
year until he became large enough
to work, and then his book learning
wa cancelled. But the young man
learned much regardless of the fact
that he did not attend the little log
school house. Farming became his
vocation and while he has moved t.
town he still feels that he must look
after the farm. During the year 1866
his parents moved to Kansas and
located two miles from the place that
is now known as Chanute.
The subject of this sketch has re-
manned on the old place ever since.
He has been fortunate in raising
nice family and becoming a power in
a financial way. He is one of the
many who has become wealthy
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11

1t is seldom that school teacher
turns out to be a successful merchant.
The book worm" has no place in
the busy city, competing with the
competitors of this day, yet one may
be found from time to time and as a
general thing they are stalwarts. The
subject of this sketch followed teach
ing for number oil years in Neosho
county and while he has as compan-
ions (apart from his family his books
he finds time to conduct his business
in very successful manner Mr..
Tomlinson is a native of Illinois, So
years of age He has had the advant-
age of a good education and that
coupled with his natural adaptability
to business gives him Clear track. >
He is one of the leading funeral di-
rectors of Chanute. He has much
property, and is also interested in oil
and gas land in the Chanute district.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
w. E. McANDREW.

A write up of the field would not
be complete without some space be-
ing devoted to Mr.. w. E. McAndrew.
Mr.. McAndrew was travelling for the
Chanute Milling Company until the
later part of April, last year. Going
into the oil field with a party of ex-
cursionists who were inspecting the
Southwestern Oil Company's prop
erty, he became impressed with the
magnitude to which it was possible
to develop the oil interests of this
section. He Immediately resigned
his position as travelling man AMI
become fiscal agent of the South
western Oil Company in this city.
While this magnificent Company
was making its stock sales Mr.. NJ
Andrew remained with them, after
which he assisted in financing a num-
Der of the Companies here, and in
organizing a number of new Com
panies for the purpose of prospect
ing for oil and gas.
He has organized three Companies
during the month of August alone.
His Office is in the Times building.
His principal business is in the or
ganization of new Companies for the
purpose of prospecting for oil and
gas and he has many valuable hold
ings through this section which he
expects to develop as rapidly as pos
sible.
That Mr.. McAndrew became
greatly impressed with Chanute is
evident from the fact that he recent
ly married Miss Kathleen Barrett
one of Chanute's most accomplished
young ladies'. Thus it may be seen
that Nc, Gas he is termed by those
who know him) has been very sue
cessful man since he arrived in the
oil belt.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
HARRY BROS. co
Dallas and Beaumont, Texas.
GEORGE M. CANTERBURY.

The western man takes a plunge
ind IT successful, will keep the good
WORK up" So said Geo M. Canter-
bury, The gentle man is typical
western man and has taken the
plunge" The Exchange on & Gas
property has been successfully ham
lied by Mr.. Canterbury 1t was
through the forts Of this gentleman
mat development work was taken up
ON the east side of the Neoshu river.
He was the first developer in the
HumhOl field and has been, and
still remains. an untiring worker
throughout the oil aid gas belt of
Kansas. Mr.. Canterbury has made
Kansas City his home for a number
years, but it IS believed hat ere long
)hannte VIII gait him 10 and make
Of him perm nent fixture.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
SOUTH BROS.

There is little to say about the
South Brothers, since it would require
page or more on which to state t
all. The fact is they are drillers and
to use the words of the Senior men,
Der of the firm, Practical drillers
can always take care of themselves
in an oil country" tits evident that
such is the case. This firm is kept
busy all the time, and being men of
experience, they have no fear of MOI
doing their share of the work done in
this field. They are from Pennsylva-
MIA, where the oil industry is looked
after in a systematic manner. They
have profited by the system and are
being sought after here on account of
their general knowledge and honest
work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
7. E. BIRMINGHAM.

Few young men have made the
progress that ]. f. Birmingham has
1t would read much like tale Of
fiction should the story be placed in
print. Mr.. Birmingham is native
of Illinois and comes from sturdy
stock. He has had the advantage of
a good education, both in classics and
business. He made himself felt in
the Beaumont, Texas, oil fields and IS
doing as much in the Chanute fields.
The young man is vice president CT
the Magnolia Oil and Gas Company,
secretary and general manager of
the Lincoln Oil and Gas Company,
director in the Hudson Oil and Gas
Company, interested with Beach and
Hodnett in their development work
in the Chanute field and has large
interests in the Humboldt oil belt.
One would think that the young
man had overloaded himself, but he
finds time to see to all the work re-
CURED of him and gives satisfaction
to those who are interested.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
Minnesota Man Mixes Crude Oh and
Tow,

Heron Lake, Mimi, Aug, 2S.-A
new fuel has been invented. J. T.
Smith, the patentee, has for several
months been experimenting with a
mixture of crude oil and the refuse
from his tow mill, the result being a
very good fuel. The mixture Of
crude oil and refuse is run through
a specially devised press and comes
out in bales of any desired size, and
is tightly pressed. A trial OF it the
other day proved beyond a doubt
that it is a good substitute for either
coal or wood, especially so for
threshing engines. Mr.. Smith in
tends to start several plants through
out the country.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
GRAY & SMITH.
Dealers In Lumber and All Kinds of
Building Material.

w. M. Gray and M. R. Smith are
co-partners in the lumber business in
Chanute, and while they are a new
firm in this city, they are old in the
business. They carry full stock of
building material and are ever busy
filling orders every week day. Cha
mute is a growing city and the man
or men who supply the people with
building material is an important fac
tor in any community. Some there
are who take advantage of great
demand to neglect their customers.
Not so with Gray & Smith; their pat
rons receive full attention, and full
measure.
The yard is located on the corner
of east Main and Malcolm streets,
two blocks from the city hall.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
SOUTHWESTERN OIL AND GAS
Co

The Southwestern was the first
stock company organized in Chanute,
and it is surmised that the promoters
met with many obstacles in the way
of dog in the manger" class to be
found in every place where progress
i've men wish to settle. The people
of the Southwestern were not to be in
Inundated and their work progressed
with the result that they now have
large power house two miles distance
from Chanute where the engines are
kept working night and day. The
party who holds block" of South
western stock is considered FORUM
ate, and no doubt feels so.
]. H. Crawford is superintendent
and looks after all the details. He
has moved his family to Chanue and
has become permanent fixture.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
Kansas a Big Oil Producer.

A few years ago a clever editorial
writer of Kansas set the country by
the ears in a stirring editorial entitled
Whats the Matter with Kansas"
We should say there is absolutely
nothing the matter with Kansas, 50
far as her production of petroleum IS
concerned. On the Kansas page OF
this issue we print very interesting
letter from Mr.. S. G. Isett, who
brought in the second we'll in the
Kansas field. Mr.. Isett has been op-
Grating there ever since, and makes
the remarkable statement that o5 per
cent of the wells drilled in Neosho
county are producers. Seemingly he
is justified in this statement, as OF
81 wells he has drilled, 26 were pc
troleum producers, three gas wells
and only two busters. Mr.. Isett be.
lieves that the Kansas oil field is one
of the most promising in America.
Among other interesting facts in his
letter is the statement that Neosho
county now has 400 producing wells
and that four large pools have al
ready been developed.
Next to Kentucky, Kansas has
forged most rapidly to the front in
petroleum production during the past
year. Mr.. Isett gives the average
of the Kansas wells as from 10 to $50
barrels per day. He does not expect
that great guShers will be struck, be-
cause the sand is so fine and COM
pact and so fat with oil that it is diff
ficult for the fluid to permeate it
rapidly. AS to the lasting qualities
of the field, he declares that 1t is as
promising as it could possibly be. A
decided advantage the Kansas wells
have is the fact that they are shall
low, and the average cost is only
about $I,25o. Some idea of the activ-
ity in the Kansas field may be had
from the fact that 100 drilling rigs
are in operation.
The Kansas field was developed by
the Works Brothers, of Chicago, SUBJ
stantial business men, who drilled a
wildcat" we'll on the farm which had
come down to them from their faith
er. To the Works Brothers more
than any other persons, is due the
credit for the discovery and Develop
ment of this great new oil field.
Some very heavy capital is repre-
sented in the Kansas fields, notably
the Cudahys, of Chicago, who are
now drilling their fifth we'll The
oil fever is spreading in Kansas. At
Usage City a company has been or
gained which declares its intention
to drill 100 prospect holes if neees-
sary.
We advise readers of the National
Oil Reporter to keep their eyes on
Oil Reporter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
P. HURT.

"Ples" Hurt, as he is known by the
people of Chanute, is an old citizen
of this city. He arrived here in the
year 1868, and has been very prom
inent in politics and business these
many years. Mr.. Hurt has been elect
ed to the Office of county clerk, and
also city clerk of Chanute. In 1902
he was rendered the position OF cash
Ter in the Citizens State Bank, a po-
sition which he accepted and now
fills. The gentlemen has much Of
this worlds goods, securing the same
by fair and honest dealings with his
fellow man. A cut of his beautiful
home appears in this publication.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
THE ROBBINS COMMISSION
co

. Established in Topeka, Kansas
Jan. Ist 1893, did an extensive bust
ness in the wholesaling of fruit and
produce and were especially heavy
packers and storers of apples.
Were heavily damaged in the June
food and as the crop of fruit and
vegetables were practically destroy
ed in the Kaw valley moved and To-
Gated at Chanute, Kansas, August
Ist 1908. The members of the firm
are men of thorough experience and
skilled in the art of handling perish
able products with the least loss pos
sible. Now being thoroughly es-
tablished they will pay the highest
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
w. A. THOMPSON.

Everybody knows w. A. Thomp-
son. He has brought more people
to Kansas than any other man in the
state. Mr.. Thompson has been in the
emigration business with headquar-
ters at Topeka for ten years. He
came to Chanute and entered into the
real estate business. He has large
holdings in oil and gas property, and
has an abiding faith in the future OF
Chanute.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
One of the important Industries
# Chanute
HARRY's CORRUGATED GALvAN.
lied STEEL TANK.

Is many times 81 ronger than apy
plain iron Tank: each Corrugation
forming an angle: Angle iron is
stronger than Fiat iron. and a Corfu
gated Tank is stronger than a plain
one, Dou't buy plain Can when you
Can get the Corrugated. Take no
chances, get the best. see that the
name "HARRY'S" is on it.
Thousands Of our Tanks are in
use in this and neighboring states,
both above ground and underground.
ThSy have given universal satisfac-
ton. Theyw thstand the most severe
freezing. They are the Standard,
and you make no mistake when you
buy Corrugated Tank.
OUk WAGON TANK
Is just the thing for Threshing
Outfl's, or for hauling water for any
purpose 1t lies between the stand.
aros OF any ordinary Farm Wagon; is
ntted with Manhole Cover and with
Hose Bib Faucet, and if desired you
can attach pump as shown IN cut.
1T is VERY STRONG AND WILL STAND
HARD USAGE
HARRY BROS. co.
Chanute, Kansas.
Dallas and Beaumont, Texas.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
KANSAS AND TEXAS OIL AND
GAS CO.

The Martin Bros, Charles E. and
c. D., are the men who control the
Kansas and Texas Oil and Gas Co,
They are located at Chanute in a
business way, as well as having their
home in the city. The Kansas and
Texas Oil and Gas people have not
any stock for sale. They know a
good thing and are inclined to hold
it. The brothers have large hold
ings in other companies and are look
ed upon as the most aggressive de-
velopers in the Chanute field.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11

laws of Arizona. Their headquart-
ers in Kansas are at Humboldt. Their
holdings are very extensive and they
have at present forty producing wells.
J. H. Cherry, of St. Louis, is the man
who is managing the affair. Stock
holders in this company are fortunate
as each of their wells is large pro-
Queer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11

market price for all kinds of fruits
and farm produce also fully prepared
to ship to local merchants such pro-
ducts as oranges, lemons, bananas,
potatoes, cabbage and every thing
handled by an up-to-date commits
sion house.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11

poultry and pay the highest possible
prices for the same.
The Buffers are uncle and nephew
and they could pass as brothers.
Cuts of the gentlemen appear in this
issue.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
ST. LOUIS AND KANSAS OIL
AND GAS CO.

The St. Louis and Kansas Oil and
Gas Co., is incorporated under the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11

r. NJ. Cunningham. lola, has few
thousand dollars TO loan on farm
security.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-14
Sultan Of Morocco
Is in Retreat
From Fez.
Tribes Meet in Combat
at the Gates of
Tangier.
City's POpulace Makes an
Appeal for Protection
by WarshipS.

LONDON. Jan. 1.-THE Tangier CORE
spondent Of the Morning Leader reports
serious lighting outside Of Fez. He saws
the Sultan has been defeated and that he
escaped 70 the westward. War Minister
Menebbi, one Of the Sultans strongest
pillars. was killed. All Of the Consuls.
excepting the British representative, have
left Fez
Fighting among the tribes is proceed
Ing near enough 10 Tangier for the sound
Of the shooting 10 be heard in the city
The population Of Tangier is alarmed and
IS asking FOR the protection Of warships.
A local Pashs took out a force 10 restore
order. bot he found it impossible to pro-
ceed and mas returned to Tangier.
q dispatch from Tangier, dated jan
uary Is, the correspondent OF the Times
says.
a serious fight occurred to-day two
miles outside OF Tangier. Several hun
dred tribesmen attacked village defend
81 by only sixty men. The attacking
s-arfs F-as regulsed ard four Of the num-
ler wore killed. The fighting may be
resumed az any moment il does not in
NolVe any danger 10 Europeans, but it
shows that the Moorish Government is
paralyzed by the rebellion and incapable
of maintaining order"
The only foreigners remaining in Fez
are tho members OF the stan of General
sr Harry Maclean. the Scotch com
manoe- OF the Sultan's body guard.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-14

the field as an aspirant for Congressional
hcnors he was backed by ]. La Rose
Phelps, editor and proprietor of theStock-
ton Independent-backed both personally
and journallstically. Mr. Woods in re-
turn, being grateful for the substantial
aid thus rendered him, publicly and fire.
quently announced his intention of sup
porting his friends Phelps for the post
mastership. Postmaster Nelson's friends
came again to the front and inaugurated
a bitter fight on his behalf carrying it
into the San Joaquin County Republican
convention, when Woods announced that
he declined to be candidate for re-elec-
ton.
The Nelson people even held up Con-
gresham Needham on the postmastership
issue, and the waves of the political sea
around the Stockton postoffice were
lashed into foam. Dunlap and Hender-
son were the solid front of the Nelson
battering ram.
In this contingency Congressman Woods,
earnestly desiring the reelection of his
friend Senator Perkins STAYED off the
postmastership appointment, not wishing
&c injure the prospects of the Senator,
Nelson's term having expired some time
ago and no successor having been recon-
mended. But in the usually mysterious
political way it came to the ears of the
Nelson people that the Congressman COW
eted, or rather would not decline, the
rather easy berth of United States Naval
Officer of the port of San Francisco, with
it's salary of $4,000 a year. They argued
that If the Congressman could secure this
plum through their efforts. directly or in
directly, he might be induced to transfer
his allegiance from Phelps to Nelson, and
Continued on Paoe col,,,,,r
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-14
FAVoRs THE CREATION
OF A FINE POSITION
BIZ VIII Be Introduced for Appoint
ment Of Secretary to Chief
Justice Rae++
Justice Beatty.
HEADQUARTERS.

SSASS beatty
CALL HEADQUARTERS sAcPA-
MENTO' Jan. IA bill providing for
the creation OF the office Of private sec
retary 10 the Chief Justice OF the state
Supreme Court will be introduced into
both houses OF the Legislature AT an Early
date It is planned that the position shall
carry with II salary Of $500 per an
NUN.
Chief Justice Beatty feels that n. ,,,.+
have an assistant for the proper .rans-
action OF the business OF his Office vvor,,
for the Supreme Court is constantly, l,r-
creasing in volume and the Chief .Justtca
Las 10 attend TO several classes OF an
peals. which under the laws cannot he
considered by the Associate Justices II
IS claimed that a private secretary is al
lowed TO the Chief Justices Of most of the
larger and more progressive States OF the
East
large number OF the members OF the
Legislature have been sounded on the
proposition and all favor the proposed
Improvement
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-14
MAY INVOLVE THE POWERS.
Fear Of Clash Between Great
Britain and France.

VIENNA. Jan l3.-The AIlgemeine lei
tung, which is well informed on political
matters, expresses apprehension OF q COL
Es!on between British and French tntar-
ests in Morocco The paper says that ar
ter the spanlsh-Americsn war, Franco
and Spain negotiated a special arrange
ment to take common military and polit-
ical action in Morocco. and obtained
1tsly's neutrality by promising her free
hard IN Tripon
France. irritated by the disturbance OF
the balance OF power in Africa by Great
Britain's conquest in the TransvaaI." saws
me paper, sees an opportunity for re-
Nenge and the restoration of the balance
~ power IN Morocco. In this connection
Great Britain seems 10 be Isolated until
sne obtains the support OF Germany,
whose attitude Is unknown"
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-14
EUROPEANS IN DANGER.
Anxiety at Rabat Over Threatened
Attack by Rebels.

MADRID. Jan 3.-Fighting is proceed
~ z between the troops Of the Sultan OF
Morocco and the forces Of the pretender
10 the throne. according to a dispatch re-
oeived by the Globe from Fez. The fol-
towers or the pretender are said to be
overcoming the imperial troops.
The correspondent Of the Globe adds
that the Inhabitants or Fez have risen
against the Sultan. and that anxiety
feigns AT Rabat, where the Europeans are
in fear Of an immediate attack by the
pretender's forces.
The sultan's representative at Tangier
has been ordered 10 seize cattle and n
dispatch reinforcements to the Sultan.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-14
SMALL DEALER BoYcoTTED.
Would Not Maintain Price Fixed BY
the Coal Combine.

CHICAGO, jan 13.-ProOf Of how the
large coal dealers sought to compel the
small dealers to sell coal at the price
quoted by the alleged combine reached
the special Grand Jury this afternoon
when Henry Peterson, one oi the small
dealers. testified. According to Peterson.
he visited the offices Of a large coal COM
pany some time ago aad was given a
price list. He had been purchasing coal
from this company and was instructed.
he declared. to sell the coal at $50 a ton.
He had number of customers who cOuld
not afford to pay that price, and he sold
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