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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01
OIL and GAS
DEVELOPMENT
OF TREs1ATE
Latest Reports Of Operations 10
West Virginia, Pennsyl.
!. vanla and Ohio.

The old year expired without pre-
senting any thrills In the eastern
fields. The lethargy that prevailed
during the holiday season continued,
but will give place to activity during
the new year. The market has now
reached a point that will inspire OPP
orators to start more new work and
make an effort to get little more
production from the old wells. The
search for new producing territory
will be limited during the winter
months, but promises to be feature
early In the spring.
On Sheats Run, Union district,
Peasants county, Eddy and Com
pany drilled No. 3 on the NJ. Miller
farm through the sand and developed
q gasser. On Keller Run, Ellsworth
district, the Reno Oil Company COM
pleted Nc. on the ]. A. Matheny
farm and secured a gasser In the Big
Injun sand. On Union district, the
same company drilled a second test
on the J. T. Hugas farm through the
Salt sand and got but a small show
ing Of oil. It will be abandoned.
Light bumpers In Peasants.
In the Eureka district, Peasants
county. the Greek OIL Company COM
pleted No. 8 on the ]. A .Matheny
farm and No. on the j. w. II. Cor
nell farm and both are light pump
ers. In the same district the Bills
on Company completed test on the
G. H. Bartlett farm and has very
light pumper. The same company
Is drilling q second test on the s.
Hammett farm. Girard and Com
pauy are drilling near the top Of the
sand at test on the n. Russell
farm.
In the Saint Marys district, the
White Oil Company is drilling a test
on the L. Gardner farm and the New
York Petroleum Company Is fishing
at its test Son the. NJ. Kidder farm.
The South Penn OIL Company and
the American Oil Development Com
pany have ten-barrel pumper at
their No. 3 on the T "A. Campbell
farm. In McKim district Bishop and
Company have the RIG completed for
another test on the T. "A. Davis farm.
In Washington district, the Orchard
OIL Company Is starting test on the
8. E. Bills farm. Near Calcutta, JEFF
ierson district, the Wallace OIL COM
pany is due In the Big Injnn sand at
q second test on the Wade Hanlin
farm. In Lafayette district, Martin
and Company are drilling q test on
the G.. B. Jones farm.
Southeastern Ohio.
In the deep sand territory ID south
eastern Ohio. located in the northeast
quarter Of section IS, Green town
ship, Hooking county, the Blenner-
hassett OH and Gas Company drilled
No. 3 on the David Brian farm
through the Clinton sand. This To-
cation q 500 feet north Of the Pres
ton OIL Company's No. 6 on the Eliza
J. Pfice farm and shows for q hfteen
Or tNenty-barrel producer. The most
important test starting in this sec-
ton II the deep sand territory II the
chartierz on ccmpany's wen on the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF
STAGE AND SCREEN

Gaspar, who also aspires to be chief
of the clan, is with bare fists. in ac-
cordance with the boxing rules then in
force, and the fight is real-thrillingly
real-insofar as weight of the blows
is concerned.
Nance .oiNeil, the celebrated Inter-
national Star, is hard at work on the
multiple reel feature Souls in Bond
age" and is enthusiastic in her praise
Of the same. Souls in Bondage" is
an original story written for the
screen by Daniel Carson Goodman,
author Of THE Gods Of Fate" and is
being produced by Edgar Lewis.
whose masterful work on 1.-THE G-eat
Divide" stamps him as one of the lest
directors in the country.
1.-THE Travelling Salesman" James
Forbes's big comedy success will be
presened at the Palace tonight by the
Lewis Oliver new players for the last
time. This viii be the sixth perform
ance Of this successful play, which has
pleased hundreds.
For the first part of next week be-
ginning Monday evening Mfr. Lewis
will present another successful comedy
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01

Helen Weathersby. who plays
character role in 'Pollyanna," is q
survivor Of three sisters who came
from England years ago to achieve
wide popularity. The youngest, Eliza
Weathersby. was the first wife Of Nat
C. Goodwin.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01
COW TESTING
Association Figures for the
First Month of Operation
Are Quite Interesting.

Here are some interesting results
from the first months test Of COWS by
the Central West Virginia Testing
Association. Cows yielding over 300
pounds Of milk are ms follows:
Jersey COW owned by G. W. Ander-
son. Shinnston; years old: freshen-
ed October 10, 900 pounds milk test
ing; go per cent fat, and making sos
pounds butter in thirty days.
Grade Jersey owned bF l. r. Sturm'
Enterprise; s years old: fresh Novem-
Der /. $50 pounds milk, testing 81 per
cent fat. or 5O.4 pounds butter-fat In
thirty days.
Grade jersey owned by P. G. Sturm,
Clarksburg; s years old; fresh Novem-
Der 20. $50 pounds milk. testing ~
per cent fat, ASS pounds butter-fat in
thirty days.
Jersey COW owned by P. @. stirm;
Z years old; flesh November 20. 1852
pounds milk. testing 4 per cent fat or
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01

drama entitled 1.-THE Divorce Ques-
tion," written by the Rev. William An
thOny Mcguire. This play makes
pwerful plea for the children Of d.
vorced parents It is q gripping, heart
rending story fun Of pathos with
plenty Of rich comedy to tighten the
intensity Of the strong dramatic sit
uatiops.
A musical comedy called 1.-THE Mil
ler,s Daughter based on Three Little
MaidE,' is to be produced in London.
Since Blanche Sweet has been with
the Lasky-Paramount forces she has
appeared in 1.-THE Warrens Of yir-
ginia," 1.-THE Captive" 1.-THE Clue"
Stolen Goods" 1.-THE Secret Orchard"
THE r sc Of Becky" "The Secret
Sin" ana 1.-THE Ragamuffin," her latest
photoplay.
A special endeavor was made by the
Bijou management to select high
class picture for New Years day. For
the principal Offering ]. Stewart Black
ton and Albert e. Smith present Edith
Storey and Antonio Moreno. supported
by an all star cast in "a Price for
Folly" Vitagraph Blue Ribbon
feature by George Dillenbach.. It is
unique and original inspiration
which reflects the axiom that woman
always pays. Miss Storey and Mr..
Moreno are the co-stars who made
"The Island Of Regeneration" sue
cess. Other added attractions are In
cluded with this feature.
Charles Hawtrey is to appear in a
comedy by H. H. Harwood called
please Help Emily"
The story told in mot Guilty"
which is showing today at the orph-
cum theater, is one which reveals in
striking way the evils Of giving too
much credence to circumstantial EVIL
dence and false testimony. A mans
life is sworn away, and although his
sentence OF death is committed, and
later he is pardoned-when the per-
jurer admits his guilt-the best years
Of his life are gone. There is a re-
markable series Of pictures leading up
to the heroic but futile attempt on the
part Of the hero, Cyril Scott, to save
the life Of, the man who had wrongedd
him, and those depicting the long
continued and finally successful eff
forts Of his loving mother to save him
from the laws grasp are not the least
among them in intensity and power.
GIilda Spong has been engaged for
the cast of the new.play by Austin
Strong, which William Harris, Jr.,
is to produce.
Driven by an aerial propeller a ye-
hicle which travels over both land
and water is carrying passengers re-
gularly over route in Oregon sixty
five miles in length.
Helen Weathersby, who plays a
character role in 'Pollyanna," is q
survivor Of three sisters who came
from England years ago to achieve
wide popularity. The youngest, Eliza
was the first wife Of Nat
c. Goodwin.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01

Driven by an aerial propeller ye-
hicle which travels over both land
and water is carrying passengers re-
gularly over a route in Oregon sixty
five miles in length.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01
Interesting and Varied Pro-
grams Are Offered at lo-
cal Theaters.

Another installment Of the European
war in motion pictures is being shown
r9day at the stai theater. 1t is in
three parts and is called Italy and the
Allies The battles scenes are thrill
ing.
Few actors, granting that they pos
.sessed the requisite histronic talent,
would have been qualified to play
Daniel Esmond, William Farnum's role
in the William Fox photoplay MASTER
piece, "The Broken Law" now being
presented at the Robinson Grand. This
stupendous feature has to do with the
destiny Of gypsy lover, and neces-
sarily calls for an artist skilled in ro-
mantle acting. That is not all, how
ever, for it makes one other require
ment-brawn. We're not Farnum the
physical culture enthusiast that he
is, he would never have survived the
fight scene in 1.-THE Broken Law" The
play is cast in England in 1850, and the
fight between Farnum, as Emond, and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01

Hilda spong has been engaged for
the cast Of the new. play by Austin
Strong, which William Harris, Jr,
is to produce.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01

The prices paid for oil Of various
grades by the purchasing agencies
are:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01
WINS AND LOSES
Local Duck Pin Team Takes
Game from Grafton but
Loses to Fairmont.

The local duck pin team had an easy
time with the Grafton team in a game
rolled on the Gore alleys Friday even
ing. winning by a margin Of 1875 pins.
The local team met its Waterloo few
minutes later. however, when 1t was
defeated by the Fairmont team. The
Fairmonters won by twenty-four pins.
The scores Of the two games follow:
CIarkshurO
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01
George Drescher farm. located 1000
feet south of production.
Dustef.s in Noble County,


In the Caldwell district, Enoch
township, Noble county, the Crescent
OIL and Gas Company d rilled No. 20
on the /. Ruppel farm through the
Buell. Run sand and got duster.
In Center township, J. W. Young and
Company completed their No. 4 on
the w. l.. Voorhees, farm and found
nothing In the Macksburg 500-foot
sand. The Lowe Oil. Coinpany's No.
6 on the William Parry farm is dry
In the Buell. Run sand. In Seneca
township, George Keil is drilling a
test on the Henry Murphy farm.
Southwest Pennsylvania.
Near Sands pumping station in
Hanover township, Beaver county.
Pa, the Crown. Petroleum Company
has completed No. ~ on the Swear
ingen heirs farm and 1t shows FOR
the best producer completed In Beav-
er county for a number Of months.
It is estimated good for ten or If
teen barrels a day. Laughlln and
BARLEY are drilling their test on the
Thomas Ferguson farm to the lower
sands, but are delayed with a fishing
job.
At West View. Allegheny county.
J. c. Mock and Company gave their
No. s on the Ivory heirs farm a shot
In the 100-foot sand and collapsed
the casing. Before 1t was shot It
was showing for a te nor fifteen-bar.
rel pumper. Two miles southwest
of the Dorseyville pool in Indiana
township, the National Oil and Gas
Company has drilled its test on the
Arbuckle farm through the 30-foot
and Third sands, and found nothing
but little show OF oil and gas In
the lower formation. In the Dorsey
vile pool proper, there will be sever
al wells due to get the sand next
week.
The Oil Market.
The prices paid for oil OF various
grades by the purchasing agencies
are:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01

~ pounds butter-fat in thirty days,
Polled short-horn COW owned BY J,
p. Staunton, Clarksburg; Z years old
fresh October l. 945 pounds milk, test
Ing $50 per cent fat. or 1858 pounds
butter-fat in thirty days.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01
1. N. ?. TEAM
is Victorious over Grafton Az
gregation in a Game of
Duck Pins.

The duck pin team of the 1. NJ. p.
bowling alleys defeated a like aggre-
cation from Grafton in a game rolled
o nthe ]. NJ. p. alleys Friday evening,
Ingram, Of the local team. had high
score and high average for the even
ing. The score:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-01

Hares, horses and CRATES are bet
ter able to see thing behind them
without turning their heads than any
other quadrupeds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27

Beginning with a matinee Sunday.
The Girls from the Follles: VIII
come to the Cadillac for a weeks
stay. This show has the reputation
of being one OF the best in the field
Of burlesque and Is said to be equip
ped with pretty new scenery. attrac-
tive costumes and special equipment
The company Is a large one p and !,
has the role OF Misft Cohen. In a
new two-act burIesaue. Cohen. in
Chinatown The action ,centers
role played by Martin Guild. Cohen
and "Beefy" are rival merchants and
their efforts TO capture trade result
In many funny situations. Other
members OF the company are Vir-
ginis Wilson, Daisy Mayfair. Lucille
Arnold. Hedge Holmes. Joe Phillips.
Harry Van and chorus OF 90 pret-
~ girlA New. singing and dancing
numbers and vaudeville acts are fea-
lures Of the show. The added attrac-
ton for the week will he Ia Bergere.
In a series OF artistic poses.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
NEW PULLMAN
DELIVERY CAR is
IN GOOD DEMAND

Encouraged by the instantaneous
success which attended the introduc-
ton OF the 1916 pleasure car model.
the Pullman Motor Car CO. has just
made formal announcement OF the
completion of gigantic plans for the
production OF the Pullman light de-
livery car. embodying the many ster-
ling features OF the Pullman touring
car combined with all OF the latest
improvements to be found In light
truck construction.
Although IL has been the deter
mined policy OF the company to con-
centrate its energies on the produc-
ing Of the best pleasure car on the
market at the price. the Pullman Of
fees have been persistently urged
by their dealers to build light de-
livery car with every standard Of
quality which has made the Pull.
man famous In the popularpriced
class OF motor cars.
The announcement recently Of the
company's contemplated acquisition
OF a 50-acre site for a new factory
was the forerunner of its decision to
tW'd a light delivery car, the in
creased factory space together with
the last word in manufacturing al
ready havirr been anticipated.
The Pullman light delivery car Is
brought out on a special chassis.
sturdy for maximum loads but light
enough for plenty Of snap and am
pie speed. The wheel base. ia
inches, is exceptionally long for a
delivery car OF its class. The nor
NAL load capacity is 1000 pounds.
filling all the requirements of hun
dred different forms OF business.
The special full 50-inch cantilever
rear springs are unique In Hight
delivery car of this class. being
heretofore confined mainly only to
cars of much higher price. Their
adoption by the Pullman Is an evi-
dence OF the manufacturers progress
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
DORIS TRIUMPH
IN TEST THROUGH
MEXICAN DESERT

II II were possible to brevet mani
mate objects for extraordinary cour-
age. bravery and stamina under
great stress In hostile country dur.
Ing an importany army occupation.
this honor might be bestowed by
Gen. George Bell. u. s. A.. upon two
OF the greatest touring car sol
diers" that ever accompanied troops
and motor-truck transports--two lit
tie bort cars, made at the bort Mo-
tor Car Co.'S factory In Flint. Mich.
and given the distinction OF being
the benefit OF a government military
test on the chase after villa In Mex
leo.
These automobiles. the only civil
ians' machines to successfully nego-
tiate the trip from Ell Paso to Gen.
Pershing's base at NamiQuipo. Mex.
and return, 700 miles Of condensed
hell, aad then some" as a United
States trooper put II, we're affection
ately patted after the test BY sew
eral United States army generals.
and II that constitutes brevet honors
then the little Dorts have been ON.
cially honored.
Stamina the Dorts must have pos
sessed TO do what many a superbly
constructed army truck faltered In
trying; courage the touring cars had
or steel would have crystallized I'M
der the demands of the drivers, and
bravery the machines had. for they
were almost human under tasks
that shook the valves of their
hearts"
M. A. Leach, district manager Of
the southwest for the bort Motor
Co.. was obsessed with the idea that
bort could go through to Namiqui-
pa or Zacatecas or anywhere that
Gen. Pershing's soldiers could go.
He was not to be denied, once the
idea had taken possession OF him.
He obtained the necessary govern.
ment pass for two Dorts obtained
from the Toltelk Motor, Co., OF FL
Paso. bort distributors for western
Texas and New Mexico, and, accom-
panied by T. G.. Duncan, bort fac
tory expert; Robert Dorman. pho
tographer, and Addison Hughes. war
correspondent, and enjoying the
company Of Caps. Meyers, Price and
Casiarac on the southbound trip.
and with military courtesy marking
the departure from Ell Paso to Co
lumbus. N. NJ. via Messila Park.
the persistent and insistent Mr..
Leach plotted his touring cars over
the international boundary and join
ed the cavalcade and the motor
cade" Of 256 motor trucks that pene-
trated Old Mexico via Colonia. Dub
Ian, FL Vale. San Antonio. ETC., to
Namaquipa, 900 miles OF desert, deep
sand stretches, rocky trails, wind
swept canyons, plateau where nature
has had It's way for ages.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27

sive ideas and plans. The canilever
springs are especially heavy and
made Of high.grade spring steel.
They are swung from underneath
the full floating rear axle. and ex-
tend to the center of the car body.
This gives q long fulcrum and az
fords spring resiliency where 1t is
most needed. at the same time TAX
Ing up all annoying side-sway mo-
ton.
The motor OF the light delivery
car is Of the four-cylinder style, 81
horsepower, cast en- bloc. 3 3-4-inch
bore and 4 1-4-inch stroke, with en-.
closed valves. The Stromberg car
buretor is used. thermo-syphon cool.
ing system and Pullman honeycomb
radiator. II IL left-hand drive car.
with center control. with emergency
brake lever forward OF center and
out OF the way. A 1-4-gallon gaso-
line tank is carried in the cowl.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27

wASHINGTON-Ruby A. McCor-
mick, Baltimore rookie at the Chevy
Chase military campette, received
scant sympathy when she reported
the loss OF a silk taffeta dress. Silks
are against regulations"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
Rain In Copper Country.

CALUMET. Mich. May 27.-The
copper country was flooded by rain
Friday during the heaviest electrical
storm In years. In Lake Linden
sewers were unable to carry of the
water, and streets in parts of town
were flooded 10 inches. Crops are
badly hit and many gardens de-
stroyed. Telephone and telegraph
service Is impaired.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
wAsHTNGTON


Peggy Hyiand's popularity In the
spokcn drama In England, her native
land bids fair to be squaled through
hor work ON the screen in America.
II advance reports are to be accepted
concerning her success In the lead
ing role In Saints and sinners" a
photo dramstization OF the play OF
the same name by Henry Arthur
Jones. the distinguished British play,
wright Miss Hyland's beauty and
personality. II II said are ideal for
the part Of Lefty Fletcher; vivacious
daughter Of a clergyman In small
town where she has. been kept IN
blissful Ignorance Of the outside
world and It's people. When steady
going villaEer pays court to her he
Ia tast aside In favor of Capt. Fan.
shave. man OF unsavory past and
an advepturer. In Difference to her
fathers pleas Betty finally consents
to have nothing more to do with Fan
shave. AZ a picnic she meets him.
and under the pretext OF being es-
corted home is carried TO New York.
where she undergoes many exciting
experiences before her rescue by her
father and her rural admirer. There
10 an abundance of action In Saints
and Sinners." and IL Is Handsomely
mounted. Added features on the
Washington bill will be the American
Hawaiian quartet OF vocaltsts and
instrumentalists. the latest Burton
Holmes travelogue In unfamiliar
lands. a hrst-run comedy. and music
by the Washington orchestra and pipe
organ.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
interned German Escapes.

NORFOLK, Va. May 27.-The po-
lice were notified Friday that Fried
rich Fl. w. Schulz, steward on the
interned German raider Prinz Eitel
Friedrich, is supposed to have de-
serted and reward Of $50 has been
offered for his capture. Schulz went
to dentists yesterday and failed
to return.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27

.. r;sss"Fi%s: Sos Ds ss.. $40.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
SAGINAW. Mich,

SAGINAW, Mich, May 27.--A
building boom IL in progress In
Midland, the extent of which can be
appreciated from the fact that one
firm Of Saginaw architects is super.
intending Jobs costing more than
100000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
PALACE GARDENS.

Patriotism will he rampant In ~
Palace gardens, Decoration day, bo'i
from a decorative and musical stan
point, and the holiday amusemer
seeker Will IND plenty to entert7
him In the varied attractions OF the
gardens. Special music will he play
ed In the Palais de Danse during III,
day and for the matinee dance. y
the auditorium. the cabaret enter
tsinment will offer patriotic songs
The entire park will be gaily decor
new Kentucky Derby race track. one
Of the most novel mechanical amuse-
ment devices will be added to tn,
parks attractions. Sunday. The See
are new Amusement devices thi,
season.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27

the action hinge on the disposition
Of q fortune OF t1o. 1000. 900. providing
out. The two principals meet and
after falling in love, decide TO marry
10 minutes after the date and hour
set for their wedding by the will.
They give away tho fortune ut the
rate OF a million dollars a minute.
only TO discover that they have car
ried out the exact terms of the will.
Many Of the scenes were taken along
broadway ana on an ocean liner. All
the regular Majestic features also
will be found on the program-tra-
velogue topical review, comedy. songs
by Henry Santrey. organ and orches-
ira selections
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
DECORATION DAY
EYCT1RSI0NS

Buffalo. g.: Niagara Falls. $3.50.
round trip for transportation. going
Monday. May 20. back home early
wednc sday morning Have you made
your reservation ADV.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-27
GAYETY.

Harry Hastings Rig show" which
was seen in the Gayety earlier In the
season, will play return engage
ment In that theater. next week. The
two act musical comedy "Tll Follow
You." written by Hastings. will be
presented by company OF principals
and q chorus, that is declared to be
above the average In ability. Dan
Coleman, Palmer Hines. Phil Peters.
Ed Vincent. Charles Bowls. Florence
barley, Hazel Lorraine and Alma
Bauer are the principals OF the com
tanners OF merit are with the Big
show" including the Dancing and
Singing Henrys" The singing mum
hers introduced in "I'il Follow You
are said to be tunefuI and pretty. and
will be presented with new contumes