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The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
STRIKE MAY PROVE
UP BIG DISTRICT
Property Owned by President
Ripley of Santa Fe Railroad

The Western Minerals has made a
most significant strike on section 25-
1928 at 1.2Oo feet. according to the
California Oil World. The oil is of Is
degrees gravity and is Of light green
color.
When the sand was entered by the
drill there was a strong gas blowout
and a discharge of oil and oil sand,
leading to the conclusion that produc-
tive formations had been entered. The
well is now being cemented-
This is the most southeasterly strike
made in the San Joaquin valley. 1t is
far to the front in that direction, and
If il proves 10 be valuable find 1t will
open up a large tract of territory al
ways regarded by geologists as an oil
district, but heretofore looked upon
with indifference by practical operating
oilmen. Other rigs in that locality
have not as yet met with success.
The Western Minerals is owned by
E. p. Ripley, president of the Santa
Fe railway company, his son, F. c.
Ripley, manager of the oil department
Of the railroad; John Baker Jr., W. S.
Tevis and others.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27

tory offers no promise Of large individ-
ual production. il is the belief of the
writers that productive wells may be
put down along practically the whole
strip Of territory from between Jaca-
litos and Canaos creeks 10 Little Tar
canyon.
Indications Of petroleum are in evil
dence in the axis of the Pyramid hills
anticline, southeast Of Dudley, and still
farther southeastward toward the
Devils Den country. SO that the eX-
tension OF the productive belt in a
sOutheas1erlv direction from Little Tar
canyon is probably only locally af-
fected by the fault"
kETTLEIAN HILLS FAVORABLE
The geologists enter into detailed
discussion Of the formation in the ket-
tleman hills, which has recently at
1rscted some well known operators On
this subject. the experts say:
The Kettleman hills were formed by
an upIift OF the sedimentary foTma-
tions Of this region along the Coal
inga an1icline II is an interesting z
and important problem to consider
whether this great arch, the summit
Of which has subsequently been IN
large part worn away by erosion, has
brought within reach of the surface
the beds which are oil bearing few
accumulation and preservation Of oil
in this broad. regular fold would ap-
pear 10 be good. and the question as
10 the occurrence Of valuable deposits
resolves itself principally into two
problems: First. whether the hills are
underIaiu by the teton, the original
oil bearing formation in this district,
and whether oil is therefore most prob
ably present; and. secondly, whether
l0FT hea her
fciently near 10 the surface by the
anticline 10 be accessible.
There is no direct evidence obtain
able on either Of these questions ow-
ing 10 the complete hiding of the oil
bearing formation, If such there be. by
the great thickness Of oyerlying for
nation, and there viii be no such evi-
dence until a test is made by means
Of the drill; but the geologic facts OBJ
served IN the Mills and in other parts
Of the district afford indirect evidence
Of considerable Importance favoring
the theory that the necessary condi-
tions mentioned above DO exist"
After somewhat comprehensive an
alvsis this conclusion is reached.
IN conclusion II may be said that
the Kertleman hills offer q fair chance
for the discovery Of oil at depth of
from 5000 TO $3.50 feet along the axis
Of the anticline and that the condi-
tions favor well preserved supply
The only possible means of gaining
any definite knowledge of the oil bear
ing formations beneath these hills is
by drilling. In order TO test the pos
sibilities Of the region satisfactorily
wells should be sunk Immediately on
the axis of the anticline. The most
favorable location for a test well would
probably be between the Big Tar can
yon, Leemore road, and point l3
miles southeast Of the northwest end
OF the hills"
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
SEES WEALTH in
FUTURE OF OIL
Manager of British Concern Ex=
poets Complete Solution of
Marketing Problem
Considers Most Important Con-
struCtiOn of Arizona-Mid=
way Pipe Line

That the future holds rich promise
for the oil industry is the opinion OF
Clarence 3. Wisner. general manager
Of the British consolidated oil compauy.
Limited. Of Coannga. Wisner. accord
ing TO report published by the Bal
ersfield Oil Journal has acquired the
Gypsy property, 200 acres in the Md
way, which win form the basis OF
new English concern that intends to-
operate in the California fields. Wis
ner is thus quoted in the Journal:
i think il is the duty of every
legitimate producer seriously 10 con
slider the question OF stopping al new
development work temporarily. I'M
questiOnably there is as yet no over
production beyond the possibilities Of
consumption There are inquiries out
for large tonnage at the present time
but the general belief in Overprodu.
ton is making buyers hold of expect
ing break in the price. which. If the
producers stand together and work To
harmony, viii not materialize.
The transportation and storage prob
lem is the most serious at the present
moment The Producers 2.s50. 000 bar
rels and the Lakeview $50. GEO barreIg
capacity Of the new steel tanks Will be
OF great help. but j look 10 the l~I-
zOna Midway pipe line as the one great
est force in the solution of the present
marketing problem I believe that tile
millions Of dollars required 10 build
the line win be quickly provided br
the producers and their friends inn
mediately after the full plans are made
public. The requirements Of the rail-
road and mining interests aiOng rhe
proposed line viii be stimulated by "a
large reduction in cost of transporta-
tiOn and the trade established will be
an increasing one from year 10 year.
From the consumers standpoint tie
price OF fuel oil compared with coal
is ridiculously low and he viii discover
some day 10 his sorrow that he has
waited too lOng in closing future con-
tracts
The producer today is not the weak
individual he once was. but under -ae
wing Of the California Independent
Oil Producers agency. Coalinga ana
Bakersfield consolidated with an iu-
vitation out 10 all producers of the
state TO come in before May Z he be-
comes the leading marketing force i-l
the Pacific coast fuel oil trade. tine
Standard oil running second and tire
Associated a much smaller factor. with
a marked tendency on the part OF
the three interests 70 recognize thar
prices are too low and 10 work in har-
mony as TO the future. The next few
will see many wrecks among
small companies operating with insult
dcient working capital, but for the
legitimate producer I consider the fu-
ture has an exceedingly bright outlook
for profitable operation"
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
INTEREST Shown
IN FUGLER'S POINT
Petroleum in Vast Quantities
Believed to Lie in That
Promising Field
Recent Wildcat Operations Not
Regarded as Having Per-
manent Effect

Great interest is centered in the Fug-
ler's point district in the Santa Maria
field This territory has been re-
garded favorably for some time and
now development work is proceeding
on scale that will soon determine
the character Of the region. 1t ad-
JOINS what is commonly known as the
east Santa Maria field. There is a vel
formed outcrop at Fugler's point on
lhe river. Regarding this section Ralph
arnold, the eminent government geoI-
oglsl, said IN one of his reports.
Inc occurrence of asphaltum at
Fugler's point is analogous TO that al
the east end Of the Graciosa ridge near
winch very productive territory has
oeen developed. To the southwest
mere mere Is evidence of the presence of a
low anucl1ne. which should Weld good
returns If penetrated deep enough.
me asphaltum occurring one mile
norSh OF Carey is important in inCicat-
ing the probable presence Of petroleum
IN the upper end of the Santa Maria
FaiIey without doubt there is Pc
troieum in vast quantities somewhere
directly east of the city of Santa Maria.
Inc wildcatting done recently in the
vicinity Of the Zebra creek, while dis
appointing in the results, did not prove
the absence OF oil in that vicinity
The Summit oil company has recently
spudded in near Fugler's point and the
progress of the well viii be closely
followed
With the drill 1900 feet. Palmer. No.
is proceeding most encouraEinglv.
The hole is in good shape and the for
nation like that of the company-s big
producer.
Los Alamos Petroleum No. /. after
giving some trouble, is again working
Wen and producing steadily under the
pump.
West No I well is down s.150 feet.
and is after the second sands. The
drill is at present in rich strata OF the
oil bearing sand, which is heavily i'm
pregnated with oil and gas. This
company looks TO have a fine well in
prospect.
Brookshire No has been bridged
over and is under better control IN
dicat1ons are that it will take its place
along with its neighbors. Brookshire
No. and Hartnell No. I. as one Of the
big producers Of the field. Stock specu-
lation on this property continues 70 be
active. with frequent fluctuations on
the price quoted.
New Pennsylvania well No in the
old field is 10 be deepened, carrying
the hole down to the deeper sands
No is in the same vein as well
No. 8, which is now producing stead
lily and heavily a high grade of oil.
the latter having been finished in the
lower sands. All Of the wells of the
company in the old field are holding
UP in good shape.
The Coblentz well is down $500
feet and the casing is carrying per
fectly free
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
OIL FIELDS Will
LAST 200 YEARS
Biologists Estimate COalinga
District Contains 1885,
100000 Barrels
Value of Immense Supply at 90
Cents Is ApprOximated at
SI.500.000,000

according 10 the estimates Of Ralph
Arnold and Robert Anderson, govern
meuf EeolOEisfs. the COalinEa district
contains 2.S75. 700 barrels of oil. At
GO cents barrel its value reaches ap-
proxfmateIy sI.5O0.OOO. .O0O. There has
600 barrels, or a trifie more than = per
cent. AT last years rate of extraction.
when something more than $4,000 900
barrels were taken from the district. il
VIII require zoo years 10 exhaust the
field.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
COSMO OIL COMPANY
WILL RESUME DRILLING
Hole Is Already Down to Depth
of 1000 Feet

Reports from the Devils Den district
state that the Cosmo oil company, sec
ton 31-25-19, will soon resume opera
tions, says the Bakersfield Oil Journal.
The Pluto oil company, section 1895
10, is planning on resuming operations
at an early date. The Pluto has been
suspended for several months A recent
assessment was levied to liquidate the
current obligations and the company is
again in excellent financial shape.
The hole is in good condition and the
managers of the company express con-
fldepce in the territory.
The Cosmo started work Saturday.
1t is more than 1000 feet deep and
work Will be vigorously prosecuted
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
DRILL HITS SECOND
OIL SAND STRATUM
Operators at Bakersfield Decide
to Go Still Deeper

The Cresceus No. :. section 1882 %,
which is drilling a deep well for the
big sand underlying the Midway, is in
the regular sand at about 1,4O0 feet.
says the Bakersfield Oil Journal and
were operations TO be stopped at this
point good producing well would un-
doubtedly be brought in
Drilling, however, is progressing
through this sand which will be cased
off and the hole drilled deeper. At
about 1,300 feet a 60 foot stratum of
good oil sand was encountered and then
a six foot shell was drilled through.
A second body of oil sand was
reached. and at last accounts drilling
was stin progressing in it and the
depth had not been determined.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
BORAX KING ADDS TO
OIL LAND HOLDINGS
F. M. Smith Interested in the
Midway District

F. NJ Smith of Oakland, the borax
king. has recently added to his oil
interests through his association with a
company that has purchased section
2-32-23 in >ile Midway from the Pioneer
Midway. ]. NJ. Laymance, J. F. Carlson
and Walter Frick. all well known in
financial circles in Oakland. are also in
terested in the new company. Clarence
]. Berry appears as one of the prin-
cipal stock holders. Four wells will be
put down as quickly as possible. The
stock is closely held and will not be
placed on the market
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY OIL EXCHANGE
Capt. F. n. ScofieId Chosen as
President of Organization

Permanent organization has been
perfected by the Bakersfield oil ex-
change, with Captain T. \. Scofield as
president The other officers are: Vice
president, W. II. Hill; secretary. B. A
Hayden; treasurer. r. E. Mannell;
chairman. Joseph H Hutchinson; gov
erning board. J. c. Robertson. Frank
Lathrop, T. H. Minor, ". H. Hill and
r Z. Mannell
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
NEW COMPANY IN
SANTA MARIA DISTRICT
Work Started on Forty Acre Oil
Land Tract

The Dispatch, a new company headed
by J. NJ. Kellerman of Los Angeles has
started work on 40 acres at the north
east corner OF the Ideal property in the
Santa Maria. which ii has leased 1t is
northeast of the Los Alamos Petroleum
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-27
FORM $1,000. 900
OIL CORPORATION
East CoaIinga, Ltd. Is New Com
cern in Field

The East Coalinga, Ltd, new oil
land corporation, has filed its articles
Of incorporation in Fresno. The cap
itaIization is s1,000.000. Five hundred
dollars Of the stock has been sub
scribed- The directors are: J. Ed
Mitchell, W l. Campbell. L r. Giffen.
o. T. McCoon and G. Schwinn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23

and Fred L., both of Portland, Carl b.
of Oakland and Geo. A.. attorney at law,
Rumford, and by one daughter. Miss Ed
ma NJ. Hutchins of Oakland She Is also
survived by two brothers, Geo. A. Farm
ham of Belgrade and NJ. u. Farnham oil
Augusta, and by two sisters, MRS. Juila
Damren and Mrs Morrill, Peavey, both OF
Oakland, and by six grandchildren She
was surrounded by her children during
her last illness had had the special care
of DR.. Hutchns and Miss Edna Hutchins
during her entire illness. The funefai
will be held from her late home Iuesday
morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. {. 9. MosheT
of the Free Baptist church of Augusta
officiating. Mrs. Hutchins had lived III
Oakland for about 40 years and was very
well known By the people III town, whose
sympathy the entire family have in their
/ bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs j. B. Hodsdon We're in
Skowhegan today on business and
pleasure trip combined.
Mr. and Mrs J. Henry Morse and son
Harland and Mr. and Mrs. l.. NJ An
drews have returned from a weeks auto
mobile trip to jefferson and vicinity.
Dr. C. A. Hayden preached in Norlands
in Livermore Sunday.
Dr. r. NJ. Dillingham; and Or. ReueI
Benson of New York arrived in town for
a short visit.
Mrs. Garretson of Lewiston has return
ed to her home after short outing al
| North Pond camps.
Miss Nellie Bessey of Rome was visit
| ing friends in town Monday
| Miss Ida Nelson of The Forks is visit
| ing friends in town for a short time.
| Mr. and Mrs j. c. Wright of Portland
| spent Sunday at the home of their daugh
| ter Mrs. r. f. Fowles.
| Mrs. r. B. f. Bates fell Friday and sus
tanned a severe shaking and bruises. She
| is still confined to the house.
| Mrs Maude Bunker has returned to hel
! home. after short visit with friends il
Bingham.
| Bert Morrisette, Gerald WEIGH. DR.. Jud
| kns and Fred Pullen have returned from
| their camping trip to Massachusetts lake
| Mrs. Albert Barker of Gardner is Wis
| iting at the home Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Field.
| Mrs. Cyprien Roy has returned from {
| two weeks visit with relatives in Nortl
Wayne.
Mrs. Rena Maroney has returned from
| Portland. where she has been visiting hel
sister. Mrs. Vaughn West.
| Levi Berry of Augusta was visiting
| friends in town Monday
| Mrs. Arthur johnson has returned from
| Boston, where she has been visiting rel
atives for several weeks.
| Mrs. Sophronia Manter has gone to hel
| cottage at Lakeside for the rest Of this
| season.
Colby Getchell of Augusta and Guy Hill
| dreth We're in town on business Monday
| Miss Beulah Taylor of Boston is visit
| ing at John A. Johnson's.
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fARMINGDAlE.

Elmer McCausiand of Hartford. CT
was a recent guest of his sister, Mrs.
Laura HoGgdon. a5-
The Glidden and Curtis families nave
returned from an outing at Westport.
Alec Murray of Main avenue was
Sunday caller on Mr.. and Mrs. Chad
wick, Bowman street.
1t is understood tina. Mr.. BODICE who
bought the Rice farm, has purchased
place in Gardiner and will move his
family there soon.
Herbert Alger, who moved from here
year ago. has been touring Maine this
season as chauffeur for a Massachu.
setts party.
Many friends will be sorry to learn
Of the failing health of Martin Can
non. His condition is such that he does
not recognize his children and friends
4 hen hawk, which had been in
the vicinity for several days. was cap
tured Friday by F. Linwood Smith,
Wounded in both wings the bird
fought desperately with its claws.
The school building on North street
is being made ready for the fall term.
Work On the interior is nearing com.
pletion and presents a pleasing appear
ance. TIE ceiling is white with light
green walls. shining desks. wood work
and furniture and the floor, which had
never been painted before, is receiving
two coats. Harry Cannon and George
Later are doing the work and will
paint the building on the outside. When
completed the building will not only
be In a perfectly sanitary condition. but
VIII be a delightful place for study.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23
KENNEBEC
CHINA.

+. f. Doe and Mrs. Adriana Sears of
Boston, who is visiting at Mr.. Does took
a pleasure trip to Gardiner and Augusta
on the electrics last Saturday.
.. c. Blaney, who has been spending
turned to Boston last Friday. Mr.. Bla-
ney's genial disposition has won for him
many friends in town and they regret his
departure and hope for his return an
other year.
Mrs. john Smaltz and Miss Elizabeth
SmaltZ Of Philadelphia who have been
guests at the Gordon House, We're called
home on Friday by the death of Mrs.
Smaitz's brother
Mrs. W. W. Washburn was taken sud
denly i'll on Wednesday, She is now slow
ly recovering.
Byron Lawrence of New York, a guest
at Oak Crest, returned to New York this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen d. Prescott are re
Joicing IN the advent of l0-pound son
born Aug. IS at Leander Haskeis.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Fish gave a picnic party
on Buesday at their cottage on the LAKE
Their guests were Mrs Stewart. Mrs
Lawrence and Kingsley Lawrence of Oal
rest, with Perlev FAN of New York and
his family friends
Miss Laura Bailey of Lynn returned
home last Friday, after a two-weeks stay
at the Gordon House
An auto party at the Gordon House foI
Sunday dinner was composed of Mr. and
Mrs. II. {. NeWhall Mrs. l.. f. Newhan,
Mr.. and Mrs O. A. Learned, all of Fair
field
A recent auto party at Oak Crest wa
'harleS Cook, Miss Josie Cook, Donald
Cook, all of Montana; Joseph Cook of
Unity and Mrs. Abbie Jenkins of Wins
low Mr.. Cook and family made the
round trip from Montana in their auto
jolly party of Is enjoyed a moonlight
straw ride to Albion Corner to hear the
South China Mnstrels last Saturday
evening.
c. II. Sheen returned to Boston Mon
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23

the bridge to Winslow Evidence Sc
cured by Officer Albert from their board
ing places show that they we're not at
home that evening and not until the fol-
lowing morning.
There was other evidence, the police
believe, to show that these are two OF
the men wanted. Oscar has a large scar
on his nose which the police think was
caused when he came into contact with
Murrays dinner pail, with which ne de-
Tended himself. Oscar was unable to ac-
count for the large bump on his nose
These two men were taken Monday
morning, Oscar at his boarding house
and Newman was found on the street
They were kept at the City building UNI
til o'clock in the afternoon, but they
would not divulge the name of the thiro
party 1t was on this account that Judge
Foster refused warrant. The police
are sure of their men and felt angry that
a warrant was not forthcoming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs F. f. McFadden and daughter
Maud returned last night from Temple
Heights, where they have been attend
ing campmeeting.
Miss Emma Brown has gone to Port
land, where she will spend week with
her brother, Howard Brown.
Mrs. Abbie Written, who has been
spending two weeks in Winslow, has
returned
Mrs Frank Chaning and daughter
Helen of Albany, n. Y, who have been
spending two weeks with Mrs. a. w
Foye, went to Portland Monday for a
short stay before returning home.
Miss Eva Harrington, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs Helen PerciVal
has returned to her home in China
Mrs. Emily ThurstOn, who has been
visiting at Mrs. Z. A. LaWry, has re
turned to Portland.
Percy Totman of Indianapolis Ind
is in town, called by the death o: ms
father. the late Calvin G; Totman
Miss Frances Chase has returned 7"
her home in Clinton, after a visit with
her niece, Mrs. e. a. LaWry.
Emerson Lawry went to Clinton
Monday to spend a few days with his
aunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23
WEST GARDINER.

SPEARS CORNER-C. H. Backing
ton of Boston was a caller at the cor
ner on Wednesday.
Annette Spear. who has been the
guest of friends in Ninalhaven for the
past week, arrived home Sunday
Frank Pope was visitor at the cor
ner Sunday.
II. F. Fuller and r. l.. Smith were
in Augusta Wednesday.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Fred Dyar of Portland
We're guests of l.. NJ. Linnell on Sun
day.
Mrs. c. b. Bassett is visiting friends
at NinalhaVen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Churchill and family
of Boston are visitors at the Fairbanks
homestead.
Mr. au1 Mrs. Chaplin Lydston OF
Litchfield were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. w. c. Goldsmith on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Hugh j. Robertson. Jr.. of Portsmouth
N. H., president of the Eastern OH
Rendering Co. has been summoned tt
appear before the federal grand jury al
Boston Tuesday when an investigation
of the beef combination which is said tc
exist in New England is to be started
under the direction of United States Dis
trict Attorney Asa p. French The sum
mons were served on Mr. Robertson Mon
day afternoon by United States Marsha
f. j. Mute of Portsmouth. MI Roper'-
son, who previous to the establishment
of. the company with which he Is now
was New England manager OF
one of the large packing houses, was re-
Gently before the grand jury in Chicago
which is still in session investigating the
beef situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23
Al. MOST WELL.
But Mayor Gaynor viii Stay in Hos
p,taI to Regain Strength.

New York, Aug. 22--For the first
time since he was shot by James }
Gallagher, nearly two weeks ago, the
night watch upon Mayor Gaynor was
abandoned by his physicians tonight
The bulletins had previously been Civ
en- UP and the full measure of the may
or's recovery was indicated by the doc
tors statement that they would re
tire from the case in a few days.
Robert AdamSon, the mayor 5 sec
rotary, said tonight that his cohdl-
ton is such that he could be moved
nov. to his home or taken to the All
rondacks in perfect safety, but II mas
been deemed best to allow him to re
Gain his full strength before he leaves
the hospital.