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race.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
EAGLE OIL WELL
INCREASES FLOW
STARTS NEW YEAR WITH 1000
BARRELS
DEEPENING OF HOLE BRINGS
WoNDRoUs RESULTS
Producer Included in Recent Pur-
chase by Clarence Berry for $780,
ooo-United Oil Well Expert
ences Strange Pressure

The recently acquired property of the
Midway Crude Oil company, now known
as the Eagle Oil company, operating in
the Midway field, has a 1000-barrel well
with which to start the new year, ac-
cording to a report in Los Angeles yes
terday.
Clarence Berry and associates bought
the property located in section 81 about
three weeks ago, paying approximately
$35O,OOO for it and reofganizing under
the name Of the Eagle Oil company.
The well on the property, then down
q depth of about 1900 feet was deep
ened another 100 feet, where an alter
nate flow of about 1000 barrels was en-
countered. Before the well was deep
ened it had flowing capacity of 100
barrels.
Drillers are still going down in the
well and big things are expected by
the mana cement. This well is located
800 feet from the famous Santa Fe
gusher in section 6. Clarence Berry
was at the well when it began to flow
with it's new capacity, but has since
returned to Los Angeles.
The United Oil companys well, To-
Gated only a few feet from the Santa
Fe gusher was, according to report re-
ceiVed by the management yesterday,
down q depth of 1910 feet. 1t is said
there is so much gas in the well that
persons on the surface can hear it roar,
and there is favorable showing of
light oil.
Ninety feet are yet to be drilled be-
fore the we'll reaches the oil-sand
stratum of the Santa Fe gusher. 1t is
expected that this depth will be reached
by the end of this week.
Excitement is running high among
the directors and stockholders in the
company Several of the most prom
inent left last night for the property,
to be on hand when the well finally
reaches the destined stratum. In the
party are L. c. Terrence, C. f. Whit
tier, C. P. Campbell and e. D. Nor
rison.
The United Oil company has received
at the works the remainder of its der
rick material and machinery, this last
consignment consisting of eight car
loads.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
PRODUCTION RUNS
ALMOST TWO THOUSAND TONS

The production in the United States
in 1909 of tungsten concentrates reck-
oned at 60 per cent of tungstic trioXlde
was 1858 short tons, valued at S746,1SO,
according to figures compiled by f. l.;
Hess of the United States geologlcaI
survey from returns received from pro-
ducers. These figures represent the
exact production for the first eleven
months of the year plus the estimated
production in December. or TINS
amount Boulder county, Colo, produced
1401 TONS valued at $550,2S0.
In 1908 the total production was GIL
short tons, valued at $229,955, and there
was therefore an increase in 1903 OF
1887 tons in output and of $516,l75 in
value, or about 200 per cent. Although
it is difficult to make exact comparisons
of production for different years owing
to the fact that before 1906 no effort
was made to estimate the ores at a
common degree of concentration, yet
the tonnage of 1909 was the largest yet
recorded and the value of the product
was exceeded only by that of 1907,
which was SS90,04S
The average price to the unit for tho
whole amount produced in the United
States In 1909 was $3.50. In the early
part of 1907 the price was S14, but it
dropped to SO, and later to So, and was
still lower for most of 1908.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
QUICKSILVER RATIO WOULD
INDICATE HIGHER PRICES

Statistics collected by II. D. Nc
Caskey of the United States geologi-
cal survey from the producers show
that the total production of quicksilver
in the United States in 1903 was 2O,-
1926 TASKS of 70 pounds each, valued,
at the average New York price in
1909-$46.17 a fiask---at $943,O22 These
fgHres represent exactly the produc-
tion for the first evelen months of
1909 plus the estimated production for
December. A comparison of these fig
ures with those given by the survey
for 19OS-19,752 TASKS, valued at $S24,-
146-shows an increase for 1909 of only
673 TASKS, but an increase in value OF
$1SS,876 The surveys value for 1908
was based on prices given by produc-
ers, however and not on the average
New York price, so that better idea
of relative values for both years as
determined by the average New York
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
COURT OPINION FAV0RS
STOCKHOLDERS IN MINES

GOLDFIELD, Jan. 5.-Judge Theron
Stevens has written an opinion that
will go down in the annals of Nevada
as another proof of the fact that Ne
Vada courts will not stand for any
thing but a square deal' in treating
with stockholders. In the case in
question all parties involved We're from
the east and the action of the reputed
agent of the stockholders who came
to Goldfeld from Norristown, Pa, is
treated with a scalpel that lays open
the whole ugly sore of the deal by
which an emissary holding confidential
relations acted in a dual capacity to
acquire possession of a valuable lease.
The title of the suit is Wood -Sulli-
van company VS.. Consolidated Jumbo
Mining and Leasing company and
others based on a writ of attachment.
In reviewing the proceedings the court
inGulges in some severe structures.
Detch & Carney represented the
plaintiffs.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
THINKS PRESENT YEAR
WILL SEE DOLLAR OIL

In a letter to C. H. Tobey, with Burr
Bros, from their Coalinga represen-
tative yesterday he says:
Il understand that the Associated
Oil company will be very glad to con-
tinue taking oil from the Independent
producers through this month, carry
ing them in this way until the ter
minal facilities of the Independent
pipe line are completed. They are glad
to do this, for they apparently want
all the oil they can get at 63 cents.
II noticed in going through the field
that they are taking oil from every
body else, but on their own properties
are holding their sump holes and res
ervoirs full. I asked one of the most
prominent and best posted operators
in the field yesterday what price we
could look for for our oil during 1910,
and he said without any hesitation
whatever, 'One dollar"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
DOMINATES
IN DRAGON COUNTRY

TUCSON, Jan. 5.-Ernest Stroud
president of the Arizona & Cleveland
Mining company, in the johnson dis
trict, says recent assays made from his
property have been heavy in silver
and lead, and it is the opinion of old
miners that eventually the ore will
change to copper.
AS to the news of the district, Mr..
Stroud says Dunbar & Carr are doing
the assessment work on their property.
Ben x Williams has the contract for
this work. The Texas company in
which Mr.. Williams is interested will
soon begin work on it's property,
which lies adjacent to the Arizona &
Cleveland.
Over the Centurion property Man
ager Richardson is busy with two
crews sinking and drifting and hoist
ing some ore. The management is
aiming to block out and determine how
much of body of ore they have, and
so far but little ore has been brought
up. This property is noted for its
beautiful carbonate ores, samples ex-
hibited at the late territorial fair
eclipsing anything of the kind ever
shown there.
Work is being done on the main
shaft on the Arizona Mines and Ship
ping company's ground. 1t is under
stood that this company win be active
during this year. The property which
is known as the Neale claims has made
some excellent shoWings.
To the west the Empire people are
sinking steadily, and while showings
have been good in the past on this
property the depth so far attained in
the main shaft has clearly demon
strated to the management that they
have good ground and establishes a
confidence that they will be producing
before the year is out.
The railroad company is running a
mixed train, making one round trip a
day to johnson and return.
There are no idle men at Dragon,
everybody being busy.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
E3VEY ESTIMATES HEAVY
! INCREASE IN REFINED LEAD

gures showing the production of
ped lead in 1909, compiled without
ge by c. F. Siebenthal of the
~Ned States geological survey from
Its and estimates made by the de-
Eizers and soft-lead smelters, are
- tseSed to show approximately the ac-
.fa,al output within per cent. Figures
showing the imports and exports were
obtained from the records of the bu-
reau of statistics for the first eleven
months of the year, and to these have
been added estimates for December.
The total production of refined lead,
desilverized and soft, from domestic
and foreign ores in 1909 was approx
mately 444363 short tons, worth at the
average New York price $3S, ,215, 900, as
compared to a production of 396, ,433 tons
in 1908 and 414,1S9 tons in 1907 These
figures do not include an estimated out
put of 1850 tons of antimonial lead,
us against 1899 tons in 1908 and 1910
tons in 1907 OF the total production,
desilverized lead of domestic origin,
exclusive of desilverized soft lead, is
estimated at 209,69S tons, as against
167790 tons in 1908; and desilverized
lead of foreign origin comprised S7,379
tons, compared to 97,761 tons in 1908.
The production of soft lead from Mis-
sissippi valley ores is estimated at
147.2S6 tons. as compared with 13O $50
lOHS IN lJOo anu lA5,OUi tOnS III l5Ul.
Missouri apparently retained first place
among the lead-producing states.
Imports Gradually Grow
There was a slight increase in the
imports of lead in ore and base bullion,
which amounted to 112,467 tons, valued
at $4,210S S29 as compared to 109 HS7
tons in 1908 OF the 1909 imports, 1O2.-
500 tons, or 90 per cent, came from Mex
leo The imports of refined lead in
creased slightly, being 1888 tons with
q value of $230956. against 2759 tons
in 1905. The exports of foreign lead
dead of foreign origin smelted or re-
fined in the United States) show an
increase of 16 per cent, being SS,794
tons, valued at 1921, ,SS6 compared to
76,967 tons in 1908. The exports of
lead manufactures decreased slightly
having a value of about $53O,O00, as
compared to S599,640 in 1908,
The pr'ce Of lead started in January
with an average of AZ cents per pound,
falling in March to the minimum for
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
OIL BILL AMENDMENT
REMOVES OBJECTIONS

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. "a letter
from Congressman Smith says an
amendment of the general tenor of the
following will be proposed TO his OIL
land bill which is now in the public
lands committee. The purpose of the
amendment is to protect those VINO
were engaged in good faith in drilling
for oil on claims, but who had not yef
made a discovery at the time the recent
withdrawal order was made by the sec
retary of the interior. The amendment
will follow section and will read about
as follows:
provided, that individuals, associa-
tions or corporations qualified to locate
and enter public lands under the min
ing laws of the United States, who at
the time of executive Withdrawals of
lands classified or claimed as oil were
in the bona fide possession of portions
of such public lands and had been
actually engaged in boring or drilling
for oil or asphaltum, but who had made
no discovery thereof, may at any time
within six months from the date of this
act obtain the preference right to file
hereunder a declaration of claim as
provided in section 2 hereof for not eX-
ceeding 100 acres of the land upon
which such improvements are located
by submitting with such declaration
satisfactory evidence, in such form and
manner as may be prescribed by the
secretary of the interior, showing that
he, they or it were in the bona fde
possession Of the land, had improve
ments thereon, and were actually en-
gagged in boring or drilling for oil at
the date of the withdrawal, or had
been so engaged previous thereto and
who had not disposed of such works.
In cases where oil was struck before
the withdrawal order was made the
land, of course, can be patented under
the general mining laws. The amend
dent does not protect anyone who goes
on government land and begins drilling
subsequent to the withdrawal order.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
News OF the Mines and Oil Fields
EDITED BY JAMES wYNKooP

price. Since this price a flask in 1908
was S44.94, the value for 1908, thus
would be $SS5,6S0, and an
increase in value of the quicksilver
production of 1909 over that of 1908
would be S57,342.
Prices have steadily risen during the
last three years, and unless produce
tion should greatly increase will prob
ably remain fairly attractive to pro-.
ducers that are operating at reasonably
low costs. In 1907 the average prices
a flask for quicksilver were, for New
York, $3.50 for San Francisco domes-
tic, $39 so; and for San Francisco ex-
port, $3S.17. In 1908 these prices rose,
respectively, to $44.S4, S4417, and $42.54.
In 1909 the corresponding prices rose
further, to $4617, $45.S3 and $4S.SS.
Imports Are Small
Figures showing the imports in 1909
are not yet available, but they were
probably insignificant, as they have
been for several years past. The eX-
ports, however, as shown by exact fig
ures obtained from the bureau of sta
tistics for the first eleven months, and
by an estimate for December, mate
rally increased in 1909. The exports
in 1909 were $500 TASKS, valued at $685.
972. The corresponding figures for 1905
were 1896 TASKS, valued at $124,960,
those for 1907 were 51S2 TASKS, valued
at S192,O94.
The production by states shows a de-
crease in California from 16,984 TASKS
in 1908 to 1900 TASKS in 1909 an in
crease in Texas from 1882 TASKS in
1908 to 1925 TASKS in 1903; and an in
crease in combined output from Ne
vada and oregon from 346 TASKS in
1908 to 800 TASKS in 1909. In 1909, for
the first time in many years, there
was small production in Nevada,
but no production was reported from
either Arizona or Utah.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
COMPLETES SURVEY OF
DEVILS DEN OIL FIELD

Civil Engineer C. C. Van Valken-
burgh has completed the survey of the
new townste of DEVILS Den, in section
Is, 25-19, and is now busily engaged
preparing the map which Is to be filed
with the supervisors of Kern county
says the Coalinga on Record.
The townsite is located about eight
miles southwest Of Dudley, in a val
ley between the Kettleman Hills and
the gap through which Avenal creek
issues. 1t is about a mile north OF
the scene of the Pluto company's op-
erations and is the center of opera
tions of the Cosmo, Walker and other
companies in the district.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
META. MARKET

NEW YORK, Jan. 5--The market for stand
ard copper was dull today, sales being
reported Spot and all deliveries up to the
end Of April closed at S1S 25d136O Lake,
SIG 75d14; eleotrolytic, SS.5O@1s.75; casting.
sl325GlS.5O. London market steady, spot, eel
lis Sd; futures, f62 los,
Tin-Ouiet but firm and higher on the
strength abroad Spot, S2s 25dS Ss 30; January.
sS8 12isT33 80; February, s93.l2l2d33S5; and
March and April, $50. 121s@S34O
There was big advance in London; spot
closed E151 rs Cd and futures Size 15s
, Lead-Quiet; spot. s4.67ls64.72Ia New York.
and SL65 asked East St Louis The English
market was higher at e13 lSs 3d.
spelter-Easy spot, Sc, l0q6,25 New York,
and So O7Ik East st. Louis, London unchanged.
Iron was higher at 51s Sd for Cleveland war
rants in London. Locally unchanged
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
WEATHER PREVENTS EXCURSION

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. st. V.
Doub secretary of the California stock
and oil exchange of San Francisco, in
Bakersfield on business, says the pro-
posed excursion of oil and business
men from the Bay city will not take
place this month. The matter was
brought up at a recent meeting, and it
was decided to wait until more set
tied weather insures good roads and a
satisfactory trip.
1t is likely that the excursion will
run either in February or March. 1t
is pretty certain that it will come
some time this spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

low price at 46 and closing at the bottom.
Stop orders were caught on the way down and
this increased the volume of selling. The
in Amalgamated was responsible tor
most of the selling in coppers. and the move
ment may extend a few points further The
shutdown of all the ute mines is strong
bull point as far as the metal situation is con-
cerned but is discouraging to the holders OF
the Butte stocks. With the present plans on
foot we do not look for any considerable re
actions and would certainly buy the good cop
pers on any further break, especnaiy copper
Range. Amalgamated. Anaconda, Shannon,
md ltirnlIA-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
BOASTS LONGEST STRING

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 5.-The Pho
neer Midway, of which Ben Stroud is
superintendent, has the longest string
of casing in the West Side field. the
string being 1920 feet. AS yet no water
has been encountered, and it is expect
ed that the oil sand will be reached
within the next 200 feet. The st, Law
renee, adjoining. which well was
brought in a few weeks since, is yield
ing steadily and is doing fully 500 bar
rels n day
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
SECTION HAND LOSES ARM

FRESNO, Jan. 5,-Palmaro Cardona,
a section hand employed on the South
ern Pacific, was run over by a rail-
road train this morning and his arm
cut off. He was standing on a fat
car when it was struck by an engine
and he was thrown to the ground. The
wheels passed over his arm.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
MINING QUOTATIONS
NEVADA STOCKS

Exclusive dispatch to The Herald by L. A,
Crisler e Co., members Los Angeles Stock
exchange, 200-201 l. W. Hellman building, Los
Angeles
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 5.-Nevada mining
firm tone in Bush street this morning, but
trading was light and purely professional.
Florence was in fair demand and moved up
points. Consolidated Fraction, Daisy and
Jumbo Extension remained unchanged.
In the Tonopah list $3.50 was bid for Tono-
pah Mining, dividend Off.
Few changes were noted in the outside dis
tricts, and trading dull.
Following the closing quotations:
GOLDFIELD DISTRICT
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
California Gold & Copper
Company
Rooms lie, Central Block
RIVERSIDE, GAL.

XIV EhSIDEI UAL
The annual meeting of the Stock
iolders of the California Gold ana
Copper Company is called to meet He
the office of the Corporation on Sat
M of said day, for the purpose OF
electing a board of directors to serve
for tine ensuing year and for the
transaction of such other business as
may come before the meeting,
II is very important that every
stockholder should be present.
II. c. -iibbard,
Secretary,
4. H, Cram,
President
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
PRICES OF METALS
IN NEW YORK MARKET

% NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-Copper. dull; G
z, standard spot to March, s13.s5 a 1850. 6
o Lead, $i.d81a @4.1s19. 6
@ Silver, 529s. 6
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
COPPER OUTPUT SURPASSES
ALL PRECEDING RECORDS
Government Estimates Production for Year More Than
One Billion POundS-ArizOna Still Holds Second
Place. California and Nevada Show Increase

the year, 395 cents per pound, then
rising slowly to the close of the year.
The average New York price for the
year was 43 cents per pound.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
NEW YORK cuRR

Special service to The Herald by J. c, Will
son 2l2 West Fifth street, Los Angeles.
NEW YORK, Jan, s--Following were the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
Bid Ask

Don't simply allow It 20 dis-that plan Of
ting.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
BOSTON CURB
RosroN. Jan. 5.--Following were the clos

Special service to The Herald by ], g. Will
son, 2l2 West Fifth street, Los Angelica
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
RosroN MINlNe sTocKs

Special service to The Herald by j. G. will
son, 212 West Fifth street, Los Angeles.
BOSTON, Jan. SIN the local list North
Butte was the weakest feature, making a new
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
BUILD ItOV
ma A IL
DISTRICT
SALT LAKE MINES

Special service to The Herald by ]. C.
Wilson, 212 West Fifth street. Los Angeles.
member Stock and Bond exchange Of San
Francisco and eastern exchanges.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 5.-The following
were closing quotations today:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
NOTICE
- OF THE -
County Treasurer

The Books of the County Treasurer
will be opened for the collection of
State, County and Communication Road
Taxes for fiscal year, 1910, at the
Treasurer's Office from October 18th,
to December 3lst., 1910. After De-
cember 31st., one per cent. will be
added. After January 31st. two per
cent. will be added, and after Feb
ruary 2Sth., seven per cent. will be
added till the 18th of March. 1911,
when the books will De closed
All persons owning property in
more than oTte Township are request
ed to call 'for receipts in each Of the
several Townships in which the prop
erty is located This is important, as
additional cost and penalty may be
attached
All able bodied male citizens be
tween the ages of 81 and GO years of
age are liable to pay poll tax of
$1,00 except old soldiers. who are eX-
empt at SO years or age. Commuta-
ton Road Tax $1OO, in lieu of road
duty. Road Tax to be paid by the 1st
day of March, 1911. Other taxes to
be paid at the time as stated above.
The tax levy is as follows
| For State purposes :. :. ..5A mills
For Constitutional School Tax mills
For Ordinary County purposes mills
For Interest on Railroad Bonds / mill
For Roads and Bridge Bonds mills
For Court House Bonds :. Il mill
Total :. :. :. .16% mills
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
HERE is 4 REMEDY THAT WILL
CURE ECXEMA
"We Prove IT,"

Why waste time and money expert
T0enting with greasy salves and lotions
trying to drive the eczema germ from
Underneath the skin when the Lau-
rens Drug Co. guarantees XEAIO. a
clean liquid preparation for external
use to rid the skin OF the germ life
that causes the trouble One appli
cation will relieve the itching and
often times one bottle is sufficient to
cure a minor case of eczema.
ZEAIO is sold by druggists every
where and In Lawrcm& BY Iaurens
Drug Co. and they will tell you of the
marvellous cures made by this clean.
simple treatment, IEMO and IEMO
Soap are recognized as the cleanest
and most popular treatment for ecze-
ma. pimples. dandruff and all other
forms of skin or scrap affections
whether on infant or grown person.
viii you try ZEMO and ZEMO Soap
on our recommendation and guarantee
% satisfaction or your money back?
The Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
LiLiED BY NEGRO WOMAN.
Willie Jacks Lodged in Jail. Charged
With Murder.

Willie Jacks, negro woman. was
brought to jail Saturday night from
oear Rcnno and lodged i'm Jail charg-
&c with having shot and killed Albert
i''ce, a negro man of the same com
mni'v. Coroner Ilairston held the
inquest over Rice's body Saturday af-
tcmoon
According to the woman's account
o ;hc afraig. ii seems that Rice went
10 her house Friday night and after
Shooting around the cabin entered the
house an" attempted TO shoot her when
"hc disarAed and shot him dead with
Us own p.stui. There were no wit
noesoS, the husband of The lacks WON
~ being absent.
Deputy Sheriff Reid went down Sat
d"0ay and brought the woman to Jail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
RICHARDS BEGINS WORK.
ctHtton Piece Goods Rate Case Taken
up by Board OF Railroad
Commissioners.

Columbia. Dec. John G.. Rich
aids, Jr.. who was appointed Satnr-
Cay by Governor Ansel To be railroad
commissioner for the rs tmonths re-
rc@ining uneXpired of the term of
Gtmmission Sullivan, who died No
Nefnber 2, having been sworn i'm today
took his seat OH the board with Com
ED]ssioners Earle and Caughman and
TIE commission proceeded to hear the
ranlroad side of the cotton piece goods
rae issue
Testimony was taken some time
ai1 for the l2i cotton mills which
o%Iitioned for reductions. Many prom
incnt textile manufacturers. railroad
executives and attorneys are attend
ing the proceedings