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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04
OIL and GAS NEWS

purchased \ pump station ON tie
Texas side is being built near the town
OF Muenster in Cooke county and the
Healdton station is being built in sec
tion l7-4-2. At the station at this end
of the line one steel tank is half con-.
pleted, grades are being made for 9th.
er tanks and also for the pumping ma.
chinery. The line should be ready
for operation within four months if no
serious delays occur on account of
failure of steel to arrive.
Square Deal Oil company has made
location in the southwest corner of
the sw, ne, sw of section 9-l-2 in the
Homer district in Carter county. This
location has west offset that is pro.
ducing and has a south offset in the
OIL sand with the tools lost in the
hole. The sands are found here at $50
ieet. The company expects to be
drilling some time next week.
RoXana Petroleum Co. will Join
hands with other producers at Head.
ton in search of a deeper sand. This
companys No Il on the Hapgood lease
OF 90 acres in the southwest quarter
OF section 3-4-3 will be deepened to a
depth of at least 1900 feet, and prob.
ably deeper The rig is up and opera
uons will be begun within short
time. In section II in the same por-
tlon OF the field about three deep wells
are now being drilled.
RoXana Petroleum Co. has begun
pumping oil through its new 6-inch line
into Cushing from Headton. An aux.
iliary plant has been used for pumping
but the company's big oil engines
were started today. 1t is said that the
companys pump station at Healdtol
Is one of the finest in all the country,
and is equipped with the very newest
machinery known to the oil business.
American Industrial Oil Co. on the
Thompson farm near the center of sec.
ton 1888 in the northwest extension
to Healdton is rigging up and will be
ready to start drilling by Monday. The
company has fuel and water and cas-.
ing and has an extra good rig. Wes
Turner has the drilling contract.
The Independent Torpedo Co. has
drilled water well west of Ringing
at the site where its nitro.glycerine
plant will be built The water well is
200 feet deep and has fifty feet Of
producing water sand. The well IS
being tested and if it furnishes water
the plant will be started at
once. All the machinery has been
purchased and is now in storage Al
Tulsa. and there will be no occasion
for delay when the work is once
started.
Unknown parties have spudded in a
well in the southwest of the north.
west of section 22.2.3 in the Oil CITY
district. 10y Childress has the dri),.
ing contract.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04

Colhoma Oil Co. has begun drilling
in section 1928 in the Oil City dis
trict The location is in the nv, ne, ne
of the section.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04

THE NAVY RECRUITING OFFICE
is located at ll6la East Main Street.
Chief Electrician Winans, in charge.
THE ARMY RECRUITING STATION
is located at l08la East Main Street
Sergeant Brandt in charge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04

Ardmoreite want ads: the best ad
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04
South Oklahoma'S Response
To Recruit Call

Since March Is and up to Nav I ,b.,o h.,,. L..u
IS enstments in the United States Navy through the
Ardmore station The recruits have registered from the
following towns: e ' '"e
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04
CLUB CONVENTION
COMES TO CLOSE

lContinned lrom Page Onel
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04

One not acquainted with the situa.
ton can scarcely realize the vast
amount of energy that is expended ev.
cry day in the oil field region of the
county. The school district has a tax
valuation Of approximatcl, five NIL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04

Alva Mcdonald, who has been on
business trip to Antlcrs, has returned
here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04

r. L. Steiner OF the Interstate Re
filming Co. left here yesterday on q
business trip to Chicago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04

Ardhoma Oil company No . on 'ho
+. A. Walker farm in section S-4-3 IS
drilling at $50 feet. The ten.inch cas-.
ing was set at $50 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-04

Unknown parties have spudded in a
well In the southwest of the north.
west of section 22-2.3 in the Oil City
district 10y Childress has the dril,.
ing contract.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27

posed to view the Russian situation
with greater optimism.
The different political atmosphere Of
Moscow, the marked cordiality of their
welcome and the ready response Of
representatives OF all classes TO the
appeals by Mr.. Root have established
the fact that between the characters
rcclly national viewpoint OF Moscow
and that Of the Root mission there is
no important difference as regards the
conduct of the war.
The workingmen. soldiers and So
cialistic clements in Moscow, with the
exception of the Maximalists, are show
irp a stronger inclination TO give full
support to the Provisional Government
enc lay aside for the time being their
PARTISAN differences in the interest OF
Inc broad democratic principles on
which all arc agreed. This fact was
roted with particular satisfaction by
the mission.
II have derived much more encour-
agement from my observations OF CON
ditions in Moscow than ] expected,
said Mr.. Root. at seems clear that
the men we met there and the classes
they represent are periodically devoted
20 the task Of bringing the country
through her present difficulty. may
say that think, after visiting Moscow,
that there is a fair chance Of their
succeeding.
az believe that the cloud which rested
over the peasant population and some
of the less informed classes already
shows signs Of lifting. They are at
tanning a conception of the meaning Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Leading German
Editors Assail
The Chancellor
Declaration That Wilson Is
an Autocrat Wrong, Says
the "Tageblatt"

Copenhagen, June 26.-Germany's
leading editors, in their customary
Monday articles. deal harshly with the
government in general. and Chancellor
Won Bethmann- Hollweg in particular.
Theodor Wolf. in the "Tageblatt,'
reads the Chancellor a lecture for de-
clarng through the North German
Gazette" that President Wilson is moro
of an autocrat than Emperor Nicholas
was. pointing out that President Will
son in the most important question 70
be decided, whether war should be de-
clared. had to obtain a favorable vote
from the Congress.
Herr VOLTS reference to this fact
is made in the course Of an appeal to
the German people Immediately to set
about the work Of the inner reforma
ton of the state as its most pressing
task.
Eugen Zimmerman. in the "Lokal
Anzeiger." which is now controlled by
the n-Germans, takes the opposite
tack and holds up Russia as a horrible
example to those Germans who are de
sirous of introducing the democratic
spirit into German institutions.
The existing system. he declares. Is
responsible for Germanys brilliant VIC
tories. In closing, with an attack on
Chancellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg,
Herr Zimmerman asserts that the
newspapers which are working for bad
democracy" in Germany have absolute
IL no support by the German people
the writer evidently choosing 20 ignore
the size of the German Socialist vote.
In his desire TO condemn the Chan
cellor for failing to declare openly and
rlainly Germany's war aim programme,
GeorC Bernhard, in the "Nossische
Zeitung." who has been maintaining
that the submarine campaign was rap
idlv bringing the war 20 successful
end. now says that Germans must rec
ognize that if this end is TO be attained
by military means, Z will be only after
long delay. and that craftsmanship
must be brought into play.
Herr Bernhard's belief Is that II Is
possible TO conclude separate peace
uith Russia. The Radicals and So
cialists evidently have come 70 the be
lief that only q general peace is pos
siblc. while other camps favor the tax
ing from Russia of all imperiaiistlc
Germany could desire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Steel Net Device
Sweeps Mines from
Path of u. S. Line,
Vessel with New Equipment
Reaches American Port;
Others to Adopt Idea

An American Port, June 26.-An
American steamer which arrived here
to-day is equipped with new device
for sweeping floating mines from her
nath. From two great chains running
ont Of chocks on either side of the
bow was suspended submerged steel
net. This stretched for nearly Fifty
fee. aft on both sides and was held
.aut nv steel cables running through
metal sleeves.
When passing through a mine area
this net is stretched on either side and
upon coming in contact with mine
brincs il TO the surface without ex-
plcding the decorating cap. 1t was
sold that a similar device was being in
s,alIod on all American passenger
steamships.
The liner was nearly two days over
duo Her net attachment slows her
down. Besides she was detained
twentv-four hours in an Irish port, on
account of the activity of German sub
marines.
Officers Of the ship stated that the
T-boats we're sinking everything IN
sight without regard for nationality.
taking no measures 20 safeguard the
livea Of passengers and crews. As the
American vessel passed through the
danger zone eight S O s wireless calls
for assistance were received from YES
sells which were torpedoed in the I'M
mediate vicinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Italian Ambitions
May Keep Greece Out
OF War as Our Ally

Washington. June 26.-Active par
ticipation of Greece in the war as an
ally of the Entente depends on the
willingness of the Allies TO override
Italian pretensions and give Greece
guarantees which are being seriously
disputed now by Italy. it was asserted
here to-day The negotiations will be
in the hands of VI. Nenizelos, who has
Just been requested by King Alexander
10 form a new Cabinet.
". Nenizelos. il was stated to-day IN
we'll informed quarter, Is likely 20
become very conservative when he OBJ
tains control OF the government, and
this, in the opinion OF some Entente
diplomats here. will not be an unwei-
come attitude on his part, as counter
to Italian ambitions is desired. and the
only available instrument is Greece.
The immediate point Of conflict pc
tween Greece and Italy is the Italian
occupation Of parts OF Epirus, in
habted and civilized by Greeks, but
which were included within Albania
when the map of the Balkans was re-
drawn by the London Conference after
the Balkan war. Italian troops have
gone further and entered Greece. TAX
ing possession Of the city Of Jamina,
instituting Italian military courts
there for the trial Of Greeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Germany Settles
With Holland for
7 Torpedoed Ship:
Vessels Interned in Dutch
East Indies to Replace
Those Sunk

London. June 25.-According to a
Hague official communication, forward
Cd BY the Amsterdam correspondent of
Reuters. Limited. an agreement has
been reached between the Dutch and
German governments concerning the
seven Dutch merchantmen which were
torpedoed off the English coast last
February
Germany undertakes to replace the
lost vessels by tie cesssion of num-
Der Of German ships now in the Dutcn
East Indies of equivalent value, but
Holland is to pay Germany sum
equivalent 70 the total compensation
value Of the lost shops. Germany VIII
compensate the crews of the lost SHIPS
for moral and material damages
The coded vessels may only De used
for transocean traffic during the war;
and not until the bclligerent powers
recognize the transfer of the Nag and
the right OF these vessels to undertake
voyages.
An almos. similar offer was previous
~ made by Germany on at least Two
occasious-thc first. an offer 10 pay m
dcmnitv for the loss sustained ny the
crews and 20 hclp tho owners OF the
vessels By facilitating the purchase OF
German ships after The war; tne sec
ond. an offer o. German ships lot
rental ION reasonable conditions.
These offers were rejected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Charles E. Russell
Cheered in Pefrograd
By Workers Council

Petrograd, June % (delayed).-
Charles Edward Russell. Socialist and
a member of the American mission, out
lined the aims of the United States
ana the reasons which brought the
country into the war before a full
council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Delegates this afternoon.
Mr. Russell was warned in advance
that he might expect an unfriendly
demonstration on the part of the ex-
tremists among his auditors. but for
tie most part his hearers were sympa-
thetic and often interrupted the speak
or with applause. After the meeting
Mr. Russell was told that he was the
only foreigner who had addressed the
body who had not been heckled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Action Follows Demonstra.
ton Under Leadership of
a Policeman
Venizelos Is for War
He Is Expected to Open a
Campaign to Swing Country
to the Allied Cause

London, June 26. Athens yesterday
was occupied By French troops, accord
ing TO dispatches received here to-day.
This action was taken, Reuters cor
respondent states, to maintain order in
the Greek capital. following 4 demon
stration on Sunday night by reservists
and sailors under the leadership OF
former Premier Gounaris, one Of the
pro-German group that supported Con-
stantine
II was the first time Entente forces
had entered the city since December
Of last year, when French marines were
fred upon by Greek troops and were
withdrawn only after the Greek govern
ment had acceded to the demands OF
the Allies for reparation.
Eleutherios Nenizelos. former Pre-
mer. who has been commissioned BY
King Alexander 20 form a new Cabinet,
arrived in Athens yesterday. II is
stated by Reuters correspondent that
he will announce the personnel OF the
new ministry tomorrow.
The efforts Of u. Nenizelos, II IS
believed. will be concentrated on swing
ing Greece into the war on the side Of
the Allies. THE Times" reports that
as soon a. Parliament is convoked the
Premier will propose 10 the Deputies
an immediate declaration to that
effect Nenizelos has no intention,
however. of modelling the nation
against its will, il is said. II is OK
pected first to undertake a great CAM
paign explaining to the people that
Greece's interests are bound up in the
Entente cause. The success of such a
mission would permit him to throw
the entire forces OF the country into
the balance within three months, ii is
believed.
Artillery and minor infantry &C
tivity continues on the Greco Serbian
front, though with no appreciate
change in the general situation. Paris
reports to-day the repulse of strong
Bulgarian reconnaissance which at
tempted 20 enter the French trenches
in the Cerna bend. The British troops
carried out a successful raid east OF
Lake Dorian, while the allied ayiators
were busy bombarding the enemy's en-
campments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Combine to Boost
Coal Sold to u. S.
Shown by Letters
Evidence Submitted in Trial OF
Operators Indicates an
Agreement

Letters purporting TO show tnat sou
coal operators combined TO charge the
Government excessive prices for Goa!
for the United States Navy by mutually
agreeing TO enter high bids for the
contracts. even though they did not
want the business. were introduced as
evidence in the trial yesterday of NIFTY
one individuals and 102 corporations
,rho are charged with violation OF the
sherman antitrust law. Most OF the
defendants, who are being tried before
Federal Judge Grub, are members OF
he Smokeless Coal Operators Asso-
citation. which controls the coal fields
in. Virginia and West Virginia, where
much OF the cuel for the navy is mined.
Robert T. Stephenson. on behalf oil
the government. introduced letter
written on April 2S, 1915, by the
Raleigh Coal and Coke Company, oil
cincinnati This letter said that
thomas E. Houston. of the houston
Coal and Coke Company. had asked the
operators te meet IN Philadelphia II
EXPRESSED a determination ITO stay IN
line and emphasize the So price" Tor
coal for the navy.
The letter said in part: referring
10 the navy business, Mr.. Houston mas
arranged for a special meeting OF inc
operators. TO be called in Philadelphia
AZ 1890 Wednesday, May 3, to take up
his question and decide upon some &C
ton. Mr.. kenahs1 VIZ
Yesterday and advised Mr.. Houston
that he expected to bid on $4,000 tons
of the navy business at price OF IS I.
n b. Several, understand, will also
oxnress themselves as being favorable
IN similar action. None of these par
ties desire any of the navy business,
but are submitting bids TO stay IN line
and to emphasize the 50 price :.
CONSERVATION over the way some of
tho operators were bidding was ex-
messed in a letter written by q. NJ.
Canerton. of the New River Coal Com
panv. of Charleston. W. Va, to Mr..
Houston. This letter said:
what do you think of the result OF
the bids for the navy supply? What
do you suppose that our friend Tier
nev means in continuing 70 disrupt
conditions? The bids, as they went
into the navy. are bad enough. II they
we're kept strictly private. But these
prices have a bearing upon our entire
business of smokeless coal and cause
feeling on the part of our regular
trade that they are being imposed
upon. How can Tierney reconcile his
price TO the navy and his price of Sl.35
per net ton in the Western market?
What is to De the outcome Of this con-
dition?'
How much less the price named in
the contract complained of was than
"the SO price" which the operators F,
we're "to stay in nc" for was not dis
closed. The government commended
that another letter showed that the F.
operators combined to obtain high /
prices for coal used on the government I
railroad in Panama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Russia Will Hall
Finnish Troops NoW
Out of German Army

Petrograd. June 26.-The "Russkia
VOLTA" says 5000 Finnish volunteers
who formerly served in the German
army are expected to attempt to enter
Finland shortly. The border guard has
been increased and strict orders have
been issued. The newspaper regards
the release by Germany of 5000 fight
ers, in view Of the great need Of hui
man material. as evidence of the very
suspicious character of this emigra-
ton.
The central committee Of the Finn
ISL Social Democratic Workmen's party
has protested strongly against the adj
mittance of these Firms TO Finland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
CONGRESS- Of All Russia Votes
To Strengthen Army Immediately
Bakhmeteff Pledges Russia's
Aid in War for Democracy

country. This Principle : based on the
fertile democratic doctrine that gov
ernments derive their JUS power from
the consent OF the governed and hence
a strong government must be created
BY the will Of the people.
"My latest advices give joyful con-
firmatiOn Of the establishment of firm
power. strong in its democratic pre-
cepts and activity. strong IN the trust
reposed in it by the people in its abll'
ity 20 enforce law and order.
in the second place. and no less I'M
portant. is the growing conviction that
the issues of the revolution and the
future Of Russia's freedom are closely
connected with the fighting might Of
the country. Il Is such power, It Is the
force Of arms. which alone can defend
and make certain the achievements OF
the revolution against autocratic ag-
gression.
Anti-National Views Expressed
There has been 2 period closely fol
lowing the revolution of almost total
suspension Of all military activity. n
period of what appeared TO be disin-
tegration of the army, a period which
gave rise TO serious doubts and 70
gloomy forebodings.
"At the same time there ensued I'M
limited freedom of speech and Of the
press. which afforded opportunities for
expression of the most extreme and
anti-national views. from all OF which
resulted widespread rumors throughout
the world that Russia would abandon
the war and conclude a separate peace
with the Central Powers.
with all emphasis and with the
deepest conviction, may ! relterate the
statement that such rumors were
wholly without foundation in fact.
Russia rejects with Indignation any idea
Of separate peace. What my country IS
striving for is the establishment Of a
firm and lasting peace between demo-
cratic nations. Russia Is firmly con-
WINGED that separate peace would
mean the triumph Of German autoc-
racy. would render lasting peace lmpos-
sible. create the greatest danger Tor
democracy and liberty, and ever be a
threatening menace 20 the newborn
freedom of Russia.
These rumors were due to mlsap-
prehenstion Of the significance and
eventful processes OF reorganization
which the army was 70 undergo as
result of the emancipation Of the coun-
try Like the nation, the army, an OF %
spring of the people, had to be built on
democratic lines. Such work taxes time
and friction and partial disorganiza-
ton must be overcome.
CONSCIOUS Of the enormous task, the
Provisional Government IS taxing
measures to restore promptly through
out the country conditions Of lie so
deeply disorganzed by the ineficienc;y
Of the previous rulers and to provide
COR whatever is necessary for military
success.
"Peacafu in its intentions. striving
for lasting peace, based on demo
cratic principles and established by
democratic will. the Russian people
and its army arc rallying their forces
around the banners OF freedom,
strengthening their ranks in cheerful
solf-consciousness to die but not to be
slaves.
Russia wants the world to be safe
for democracy. To make it safe means
to have democracy rule the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27

their new liberty and of tho way in
which 10 preserve Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
German Air Champion
Downs 56th Machine

London. June o6. The German Off
cial statement issued to-day announces
that Captain Baron Won Richthoien mas
brought down MS ffty-sixth heropiane.
This stands as the record for the war
a far. Boclke. Gcrmany's most famous
fier IN 10 the time of mis- death, last
year. was credited with having ac-
counted for forty machines. captain
Guynemer. the French ace. has brought
10 earth for,y-,hrec planes 10 date.
The Germans reckon their air We
tories by system different from that
Of the French. counting every disabling
Of a hostile machine. while the French
are credited only with the planes they
have actually destroyed.