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Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
OLD CITY OIL FIELD
STILL PUMPS FROM A
GROUP OF 400 WELLS

The old oil field in Los Angeles that
wiseacres predicted over three years
ago had been pumped dry is now round
ing out the first month of new year
with prosperity bubbling up everywhere
within its bounds.
There are absolutely no signs of the
Iong-predicted death of the field, and IL
now looks as If knockers will wait many
years for an opportunity to throw fun
eral bouquets.
There are more than 400 wells still
pumping and their owners have netted
more profit from them the past ten
years than perhaps they could from any
other group of wells of like number in
the state.
The production reached its lowest
point from three to six years ago and
has remained about the same ever since
The oil is sold for road and street work
and to small fuel consumers. The Union
Oil company has an old pipe line con-
Meeting with a few of the wells and buys
the product. Some of the oil OF the
field is delivered by tank wagons direct
from the wells.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

The United Oil company completed
its No. we'll in section 6, adjoining the
famous Santa Fe gusher, yesterday. A
message to this effect came to the
office of the company, 302-3OS citizens
National Bank building, Thursday, and
Yesterday was confirmed by c. F. WHIT
tier president and general manager
of the company Mr.. Whittier says
the well is producing in excess OF l3Oo
barrels a day. This will is 24O feet as
tant from the famous Santa re wen
and was drilled in in less than Sixty
days. The oil sand was encountered
at a depth of 1920 feet and blew out
over the derrick. The oil is OF a very
high grade, being about "A gravity
The company has started drllilns lt5
No. well and will start its No. 3 wen
early this week. 1t is the intention OF
the company to keep at least four
strings of tools running continuously
and to drill at least twenty wells TINS
year Six complete rigs are pelhs
erected at the present time.
The United Oil company was incor-
porated November 10, 1909, and is rapid
" becoming one of the progressive
companies of the state.
Adds to Acreage
BY adding its holdings from time to
time it has increased its strength ma
terially. On January u the company
purchased forty acres Of ground IN sec
tion "a. This ground corners the
Pioneer Midway, where a well was
brought in last week, and is now pro-
ducing 200 barrels of oil day. The
company purchased January 26 the
west half of the southeast quarter or
section 26, a few hundred feet from the
Amber well, which was brought in
week ago Sunday.
The United Oil company now owns
and controls 470 acres of ground in
the North Midway field. The North
Midway field has the attention of all
Of the large oil producers of the west,
and it is predicted that it will be the
greataest field in the west.
A contract has been entered into with
the Standard Oil company for the sale
of 100000 barrels of oil, the price to be
65 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
News Of the Mines and Oil Fields
CRANDALL BELIEVES
GASSER A BIG WELL

MARICOPA, Jan. 29.-L. A. Crandall
expresses the belief that great oil
well has been found on section 10, 1924,
in the hole of the Honolulu gasses.
Il firmly believe we have a fine well
of light oil,' says Mr.. Crandal. 1.-THE
hole is filled with 1850 feet of mud, yet
oil of a high gravity is constantly
working up through the obstruction.
We figure that there is a downward
pressure of more than 1900 pounds to
the square inch at the bottom of the
well, yet we fear that the pressure
from below will clean out the mud
before we are able to finish our work"
The Gate City Oil company will soon
finish its water well on the east line
and will re-drill No. well, in which
the casing collapsed. The lease has
eight flowing wells with a production
of 500 barrels, and it is the intention
to drill several more wells on the north
end during the year.
The Gate City oil is 1876 gravity, and
a pottery concern, Gladding, Mclean &
Co., at Lincoln, near Sacramento, uses
300 barrels a day of fuel, claiming
greater amount OF neat tndn from any
other oil. The rest Of the production is
sold to the Sunset Monarch for the as
phaltum it contains, which is 81 per
cent.
The old Maricopa well on the north
end of the lease, drilled nine years ago,
is still flowing.
The Yellowstone is laid off awaiting
a rotary which has been ordered, in the
hope that the wash of the Sunset fiat
can be conquered.
L. A. Crandall, w. e. Buck, J. A.
Buck, jr, H. B. Gregg and NJ. j. Lind
say have organized the G.. c. Petroleum
company with a capitalization of ST.,
900 600, to drill on section SO, 1924.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
HEAD OF CONSOLIDATED
COPPER co. TO RETIRE
Samuel NeWhouse Telegraphs Offices
in Boston to Turn Business Over
to the Utah Company

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 29.-"With
the consolidation of the Boston Con-
Eolidated and Utah Copper companies,
and declining to take an active part
in the affairs Of the South Utah mines
and smelters, smy official connections
are abolished. 1t is my intention to
devote my attention to the plans l
have laid out for future things in Salt
Lake City"
In authorizing the foregoing state
ment for publication, Samuel New
house, who returned to the city today
after a visit to his brother in Paris, al
lows the inference to be drawn that he
has practically prepared for his with
drawal from the field of mining opera
tions in Utah.
Mr.. Newhouse, as president of the
Boston Consolidated company, sent to
the eastern offices today telegram au-
thorizing the transfer of all business
there to the Utah Copper company,
February /.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
TWO NEW COMPANIES
FILE LEGAL PAPERS

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 29.-Articles
of incorporation of the Devils Den AS
sociated Oil company which was in
corporated in Arizona December 4, 1902
have been filed with the county clerk
The company is a million dollar con-
cern, the present officers being Alfred
G. Mintner, president; w. H. Harp,
vice president, and L. D. Clark, sec
retary.
The Dominion Oil company of San
Francisco has also filed copy of its
articles of incorporation with the
county clerk. The directors of the
Dominion are st. John E. Mccormick,
N. NJ. Crosett and A. ]. Ranken OF
San Francisco, A. F. Gimbal of oak
land and T. r. Finley of Santa Maria.
It is Incorporated in the sum of
$250,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
WITHDRAWN LAND STILL
MYSTERY TO THE PEOPLE

VISALIA, Jan. 29.-Regarding the
Associated Press dispatch announcing
withdrawal as oil lands of 147SS7 acres
in California by Secretary Ballinger,
no information has been received at
the Visalia land office. Such notitica-
tions come by mail and this one may
not arrive for several weeks.
The acreage withdrawn includes a
total of over thirty-two townships, but
the location of the lands withdrawn
will not be known until the receipt OF
advices from Washington.
Suspensions, Withdrawals and res
storations of Suspended or withdrawn
lands to entry do not affect any valid
entry of record or any valid claim
initiated prior to the date of such Or
ders, and affects such public lands as
may be vacant and unappropriated at
the time of the suspension or restora-
tiOO
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
EMPIRE WELL REACHES
FLOW OF 400 BARRELS

COALINGA, Jan. 29.-The Empire
well on 32-19-15, at latest accounts, was
making from 800 to 400 barrels of oil of
19,5 gravity. The hole is 269O feet deep
and the tubing is 1000 feet from the
bottom. =.
While nothing positive is known, it
is believed that the Empire oil is mix
tllre of a light with a heavier quality,
the former coming from above where
1fty-one feet of sand was passed
through. AS all the west side forma~
tions were found in this hole in eXag-
gerated form, this stratum corresponds
to that found farther south, where it
runs from eight to twelve feet in thick
ness.
Thirty-five feet of rich sand was
found at 1855 feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
BUY
IN NEVADA CITY
GIVE BOND FOR CANADA HILL
MINE
PITTSBURG CAPITAL REVlVES
OLD PRODUCER
New Ore Shoots Will Be Opened and
Rich ST. Louis Vein Tapped.
Deep Mining Is
Proposed

NEVADA CITY, jan 29.-Another
forerunner OF the big mining revival
that this region is in for during the
coming spring and summer came to
hand when the Canada Hill mine,
known as the Charonnat was bonded
few days ago. The mine is owned by
the George G. Gaylord estate and is
one of the oldest and best known mines
in the Canada Hill district The prop
erty has been bonded to d. M. Steven
son of Sharon, Pa, and B. Barnes
of this city.
Mr.. Barnes will be the manager of
the Canada Hill, while MI. Stevenson
is also here to take part in the pros
ecution of development work. An op-
tion was secured on the property by
Mr.. Barnes some months ago and he
succeeded in interesting Mr.. stevenson
and other eastern people in the project
and the papers for the bond have now
been signed.
There will be no delay in starting op-
erations at the mine. Next Saturday
the machinery will be in order so that
the pumps can be started and the mine
will be pumped dry to the bottom. 1t
is estimated that it will take about six
weeks to get the water out. AS soon
as the mine is unwatered the north
drift from the nineteenth level will be
pushed ahead, 1t being the intention of
the new company to tap the st, Louis
vein. which crosscuts the regular Can
ada Hill ledge. It is believed that the
st. Louis will be tapped by running
ahead about eighty feet.
viii Open Ore Shoot
While the north drift is going ahead
the south one from the twentieth level
will be extended on the Canada Hill
ledge, as it is calculated to open good
shoot of ore. Other drifts in the lower
levels will also be driven with a view
of developing the various veins in the
property.
The Canada Hill enjoys an enviable
record. Many years ago it was one
of the steady and profitable producers
of the Nevada district, large returns
having been received by the former
owners. There is an incline shaft in
the mine 1850 feet deep and levels
have been established every fifty feet.
If new shoots are encountered in the
work to be done as ex-
pected there will be a large area of
virgin ground above to work.
on the Canada Hill there Is hoist
ing and pumping plant, the mine be-
ing thoroughly equipped for deep min
ing. Much of the ore in the property
is of the smelling kind and the new
operators figure that they will find
much valuable shipping rock. They in
tend to go right ahead in a systematic
way and are prepared to do plenty of
development work, feeling that this is
what is necessary to prove the
property.
The new company is fully able to
carry on the work mapped out. Mr..
is the purchasing agent for
the briggs Ordnance company, big
aa STERN manufacturing concern that
makes large consignments of guns to
the government. His father is prOmi
nently connected with the big steel in
terests and it is said that the company
is one of the best that could be secured
in PittShurg.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
CALIFORNIA-C0ALING
PRODUCES 800 BARRELS

COALINGA, Jan. 29.-The California
Coalinga Oil company, section S-20A5,
has a well doing fully 300 barrels a day
and is tubed 1000 feet off the bottom to
hold back the sand for the present. As
soon as the sand is worked off the tub
ing will be lowered which will increase
the production. The we'll is 1892 feet
deep, finished with seventy feet Of un-
broken bed of lively sand.
The British Consolidated is to erect
q 35,OOO-barrel steel storage tank at
once.
The Peoples Associated enterprise
on section 92-21-15 was recently aban-
dOned.
The Dominion Oil company, section
7-23-17, is rigging up and will spud in
this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
ROCKEFELLER ENGINEER
INSPECTS CAVE CREEK

PHOENIX, Jan. 29.-Alton L. Dick
erman, a mining engineer in the en-
ploy of the Rockefellers, is at Cave
creek inspecting some property there
and to form a general estimate OF the
district. If the conditions are con-
sidered favorable, he will return TO
make a more extensive observation.
Diclzerman is employed by the Rock
efellers to inspect properties and to
recommend certain sections as good
for investment. Since last September
he has visited iron and coal properties
in New York and Pennsylvania, and
has spent some time in upper Mich
igan, reporting on the conditions IN
that copper district. For the past few
months he has been in the west and
it is probable his visit to this section
may be followed by the investment Of
Standard Oil funds in mineral pros
poets in this field.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
UNITED SELLS
ITS FIRST OIL
DELIVERS 1T TO STANDARD AT
65 CENTS
WHITTIER SAYS WELL PRODUCES
1900 BARRELS DAILY
Contract with Market Company Calls
for 100000 Barrels from Prop
erty Near Santa Fe's in
North Midway Field

The United oil company, operating in
Section 9, North Midway, will begin TO-
day to turn oil into the Standard pipe
line. This will be the initial sale OF oil
on n contract recently made by the
standard for 200 900 barrels at 60 cents
a barrel. The pipe line has been con-
nected for the past several days await
iug the completion of the United com
,,sn,,s well No. 1. located a short dis
lance frut1, the Santa Ee gusher' Inc
United well is now producing u
gravity oil, the well having just been
con,n1efed
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
WILL START DRILL MONDAY

The rig builders on the Coalinga
Crude Oil company are reported to be
hard at work getting the property in
shape E. w. Preston, the superin-
tendent, writes that he will be ready
to rig up Monday.
The Consolidated has started to drill,
after baling out 300 feet of water
from the hole. It is believed that the
water has been thoroughly cemented
off and will cause no more trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
VIII STAND BY AGENCY

COALINGA, Jan. 29.-The Union Oil
company will exercise it's option on
the Claremont's production which 1t
holds by virtue of the terms of its
lease to the operating company.
This action will eliminate the Asso-
ciated as buyer of the Claremont oil
at 50 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
BEAR CREEK MAY SELL

LOMPOC, Jan. 29.-All is excitement
among the stockholders of the Bear
Greek Oil company in anticipation of a
sale being made of all except 100 acres
of the company's holdings in the Mid
way field The company has been Of
fered $1,000 an acre.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-06-11

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made
me q well woman and I have no more
backache. I hope i can help others by
telling them what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for
me. Mrs. EMMA IMsE, sSS First St,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The above is only one Of the thou
sands Of grateful letters which are
constantly being received by the
Pinkham Medicine Company Of Lynn,
Mass, which prove beyond doubt that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs,
actually does cure these obstinate dis
eases Of women after all other means
have failed, and that every such SUI
ering woman owes 1t to herself to at
least give Lydia E Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound trial before submit
ting to an operation, or giving up
hope of recovery.
Mrs. Pinkham, Of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health and her
advice Is free.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-06-11
RAIL MEN PLAN FOR DEFENSE
Presidents and Traffic Managers Meet
In Chicago and Discuss situa-
ton In Secret.

Chicago.-Like the old guard at
Waterloo. which could die, but could
not surrender, presidents and traffic
managers of railroads centering in
Chicago Thursday formed in hollow
square in arms against a sea Of
troubles.
E. p. Ripley, president of the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe system.
took the initiative in calling the meet
ing. 1t was held to discuss a defense
against the assault Of the government
on the recently enjoined advance in
freight rates in western trunk line
territory.
The meeting was secret, so far as
its proceedings were concerned. It
is known, however. that the presi-
dents are agreed that any action
taken must be concerted.
F. A. Delano. president of the Wa
bash railroad, voiced the general SEN
timent, as did President Ripley of the
Santa Fe, in stating that the public
has been misled as to the true rate
situation, and that success of the at
tempt to Illustrate an advance In
rates spells ruin to the railways.
While this meeting was In progress
Secretary Glenn of the Illinois Manu-
facturers' association continued to
appeal to their congressional repre-
sentatives to combat the new adj
vances scheduled by eastern roads.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-06-11
FINE EQUESTRIAN STATUE
OF GEN. CUSTER UNVEILED
President Taft and the Widow Of the Heroic
Solder Take Part in the Impressive Cere-
monies at Monroe, Mich.

Monroe. Mich.-This town, the boy
hood home of Gen. George A. Custer.
and in which he was married, was the
scene Of an imposing ceremony on
June 4. when a handsome equestrian
statue OF that brilliant cavalry COM
mander was unveiled. Mrs. Elizabeth
Custer, his widow, was here to take
part in the exercises. and among the
notable personages who also partici-
pated were President Taft. Governor
Warner and Senator William Alden
Smith. The monument Is the tribute
of the state of Michigan to one Of her
famous sons.
The ceremony attracted to Monroe
throng that taxed the accommoda-
lions Of the town. It included many
veterans OF the Civil war, especially
the survivors of the Third Cavalry d.
vision which Custer commanded In
that conflict. There were also de-
Itachments Of the Michigan National
Guard, and hundreds of civilians from
all parts of the state.
Ceremony 10 Impressive.
Otto Kirchner, vice chairman of the
local committee, presided over the ex.
ercises, which were opened with an
invocation by Rt. Rev. John 8. Foley.
bishop of Detroit. The report of the
monument commission was read by
Col. George @. Briggs, chairman, and
then the sculptor. Edward c.. Potter
OF Greenwich, Conn. made brief re-
marks on his work.
Mrs. Custer now stepped forward.
and pulling the cord of the flag which
draped the statue, unveiled the figure
Of her husband. AS Old Glory slipped
down from the figures of man and
horse, band struck up the strains
OF "The Star Spangled Banner" and
the First battery, Field artillery, M.
N. g.. fred II gun salute. The great
crowd cheered and cheered again, and
the tears trickled down the face OF
the aged widow of the man who had
devoted his young manhood to saving
his country, and had died fighting its
savage enemies on the Little Big
Horn.
Taft and Smith Speak.
When the tumult had subsidized.
President, William H. Taft was intro
duced and was given an ovation. He
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-06-11
SHORTEN TALK ON RAIL BILL
Senate Adopts Antl-Injunction Amend
ment Which Paves Way for
Democratic Support.

Washington.-When the senate at
the instance of Mr.. Overman of North
Carolina Thursday Incorporated into
the railroad bill an anti-injunction
amendment the way was paved for
Democratic support of the admins
tration railroad measure and the
shortening Of the time for discus
sion assured.
This amendment, one of the most
important made to the pending meas
ure. is intended to prohibit federal
courts from granting interlocutory
injunctions to suspend state laws ex-
cent upon an order of three judges Of
tie federal court, one OF whom must
be member Of the Supreme court
or circuit Judge.
The amendment prevailed by vote
Of 33 to %. the Republicans voting
for 1t being Beveridge. Brown, Bourne.
Burton, Bristow, Clapp. Curtis. DOL
liver, Gamble. Jones, La Toilette.
Page. Perkins, Crawford. Borah and
Dixon. Mr.. Bailey was the only
Democrat who failed to vote for the
proposition.
Following the adoption OF the Over
man amendment the statement was
made on the floor on behalf OF the
minority that a conference soon
would be held to determine the policy
to be pursued.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-06-11
THE EFFICACY OF PRAYER
Chaplain of House Of Representatives
Kept at Il Until Journal Was
Found.

Members of the house who had con-
general debate on the tariff were dis
cussing the recent prayer of Rev. Mr..
Godfrey. the house chaplain. deploring
undertaking.
For some reason" said one Of the
veteran members, the chaplain's
prayer reminded me Of the most
amusing incident ever saw during
my entire service in the house Of
representatives. The incident &C.
Cured many years ago, so have for.
gotten the names of the actors, but
there are still some members of the
house who recall 1t.
"One day the journal clerk rushed
into the house while the chaplain was
praying. He looked through the draw
ers of his desk In a hasty manner and
then hustled to the side of the chap
lain.
Keep on praying he urged, earn
estly. 1--WE can't find the journal"
"Mr. Chaplain was so startled that
he faltered in his prayer, but after a
moment he seemed to grasp the stu
alton. He bowed his head still lower
and continued to pray. The usual
time devoted to prayer in the house Is
about one minute. Members began to
shift uneasily on their feet, to look at
their watches, and instead Of bowling
their heads in reverence. they looked
at the speaker pleadingly. The speak
err, evidently, had been informed of
the difficulty, and, realizing that the
business Of the house could not pro-
coed without the journal, he was will
Ing that the members get plenty of
prayer. After ten minutes solid pray
ing. the preacher showed signs of get
ting nervous. He knew the members
were getting FESTIVE and he looked
down to one Of the clerks.
Don't STOP pleaded the clerk.
We haven't found 1t yet
THE preacher did not stop until he
had prayed for Is minutes, at the end
Of which time the journal clerk rushed
into the house bearing the precious
book under his arm.
Ar4en. said the chaplain, with
sigh Of relief. and the speaker prompt
ly ordered the clerk to read the Jour-
nal Of the preceding days business. -
Washington Times.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-06-11

When Her Faith In the Lord Failed.
During the progress of big PRO
tracted meeting" for which the south
is famous. an ardent sister OF the
church, who usually came in an old
fashioned blackboard drawn by the
family horse, was late for a particular
ly important service and was being
severely censured by the pastor.
Explaining the reason for being late
the good sister said that the horse
had taken fright at passing train
and bolted and that the wreck OF the
rig had prevented her from being on
time.
my dear sister. such little things
should not make you late for divine
services. You should trust in the
Lord"
well, brother" she replied, and
there was a look Of calm peacefulness
on her face. II did trust In the Lord
till the bellyband busted and then
had to jump."-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-06-11
BEATS AIR RECORD
AVIATOR ROLLS FLIES TO
FRANCE FROM DOVER, ENG,
AND BACK AGAIN.
MAKES JOURNEY IN EVENING
surpasses Feats Of BIerlot and Count
de Lesseps In Crossing Only
once-No Stop 10 Made on Trip
Of Fifty Miles.

Dover, England.-Capt. Charles
Stuart Rolls, the English aviator.
Thursday evening established a new
air record when he few from this city
to Sangatte, France, distance Of 80
miles, across the English channel, and
returned without stopping.
This splendid achievement has
aroused the greatest enthusiasm
here as well as on the French side
Of the English channel.
Mr.. Rolls left Dover at $3.50 o'clock.
He reached Sangatte at 7:15 and ar
rived again at his starting point near
Dover, after having circled Dover
castle, at sos p. m.
The fight also Is remarkable from
the fact that 1t could be traced on
the outward voyage all the way
across the channel, the air being per-
fectly clear and the bright sunshine
being reflected softly from the French
cliffs.
Mr.. Rolls after leaving, the cliffs
east of Dover at height Of 600 feet
gradually drove his aeroplane up to a
height OF 1000 feet, travelling at great
speed. Tugs had gone out from the
Dover harbor half an hour before the
start and were steaming across the
channel in case of any accident.
Captain Rolls has made more than
100 balloon ascensions.
Louis Bleriot and Count De Les
seps have successfully crossed the
channel, starting from the French
side, but until Rolls successful trip
no one had made the fight with the
start from the English coast