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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-03

Reports OF the first selection boards
TO I'M their quotas for the selectiv'
draft army are eagerly awaited b.
Washington officials because they vii
give the first deflHite information az
TO the probable percentage OF reJec'
tons. The average is expected to bf
between rs and 40 per cert.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-03

The clary county. Indiana, selection
board was notified by Gov. GoodI len
yesterday that the quota to be furnish
ed for the draft army by that country
would lie $50 men. Thirty three Glars
county men already are in the Federal
service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-03

The downfall OF autocracy In Greece
and the dominance OF democracy WA
en- phasized In Athens Wednesday b,
the absence OF the King from the OPP
ening OF Parliament and the doing ava,
with the speech from the throne.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-03

Kcnelon Chase Winslow, promineh
in church and social circles in Eliza
beth. n. j., confessed, the people say
to killing q young woman known
Frances Bradley, whose body was foun
In a room in hotel in New York yes
terdey morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03
ANOTHER GREAT GAS WELL
Carter County Has Greatest Gas Area
in Oklahoma.

Carter County Has Greatest Gas Area
in Oklahoma.
Gypsy Oil company in section 2S-2- 8
in the Fox district in No. / Matte
Morris went into O second gas sand
yesterday at q depth of something like
21OO feet. The gas production is es-
timated at fifty million feet from the
lower sand, and twenty-five million
feet from the upper sand. The wire
line was twisted in two and the tools
were lost in the. home. 1t is probable
that the company will have TO aban-
don its plans for deeper drilling until
the gas pressure is gone. This is
the deepest sand in that new field.
Oil men are of the opinion that
where such heavy gas sands are
found that osme OF these days, during
the present year some enormous oil
wells will be brought in.
The Fox district is perhaps the
greatest gas area in Oklahoma. Three
wells in that area are producing about
seventy million feet of gas each Ard.
more and Ringing are being supplied
with gas from those wells, and the
Ardmore Gas company is now building
line to New Healdton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03
Oil Review.
Jo. p. Cappeau Sons.

The year 1916 has been an import
ant one in the oil industry. The con.
tinued expansion of the refining ca
pacity, which now largely exceeds the
production, the rapid changes in crude
prices and swings in the daily pro
duction have happened so quickly and
on such large scale that the old
timer who had grown up with, but
mot changed mis- viewpoint with the
expansion Of the oil industry, could
hardly catch his breath. It's effect on
oil securities has been to attract a
large amount OF new capital and the
public interest from an investment
and speculative standpoint. While
much has been said and written about
the war brides, but few Of them ex
ceed the dividends paid on the market
swings OF the oil stocks, which have
ranged from per cent to over 80 per
cent in dividends, and from $40 Ia
Sig5 from their low to high points.
Cash dividends from earnings OF
over S92 100000 for the year have been
paid by the Standard Oil group, the
amount exceeding that paid in 1915
by over $300O0,0OO. The earnings at
the present time are estimated to be
largest in the history OF this group
as a whole, greatly exceeding those
OF the parent company in its best
years, paying double the annual divi
dendS paid by the Standard Oil OF
New Jersey prior to its dissolution
which in the face of the largest and
strongest Independent competition the
Standard Oil company ever had, Is
the strongest evidence of the great
Expansion OF the oil industry.
During the year a number Of the
Standard oil group show changes from
low TO nigh points, ranging from 81
to $lyl per share, over half the list
showing changes of over 500, show
ing good speculative opportunities
During the year past there has been
but little change in capitalization ol
this group, but 1917 will see changes
in South Penn Oil increasing from
Sl2,5O0OOO to s2O,Oo0,OOO. Ohio OIL
from si5,OOo,OOO to $6OOOO,OOO Will
probable increases in Standard OH OF
Indiana, Atlantic Refining, Standard
Oil Of New Jersey, and Standard oil
of Kentucky, aud probably Anglican
erican If peace is declared, all OF
which, judging from the surplus ac
counts Of tho different companies
should come as stock dividends.
The expansion Of the Standard oil
of New Jersey into the western pro
iducing fields and the Ohio Oh com
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03
Johnson Makee New Location.

Roy NJ. Johnson, newspaper man at
Ardmore who has made a fortune in
the development of the Healdton field.
drilled his first wildcat well in 10 3s4w
just a short distance west of Healdton.
The well was a failure, but Mr.. John.
son is not discouraged. He has made
a location on the ]. S. Mullen farm in
the southeast quarter of section 20.3.4
on the same block Of acreage, and will
drill another test lie probably re.
members that If the initial well at
Healdton had been located only few
feet further south, the fields would
still have been unknown.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Gypsy Oil company's big gas wen
on the Matte Morris farm in section
1928, north OF Healdton, has been
successfully mudded in and the com
pany is of the opinion that it will be
able to drill through the gas sand and
TO test the location for OIL The gas
production from the lower sand was
estimated at forty million feet by j.
S. Armor who the company sent
here from Tulsa to look after the well,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

WANTED High or grade school boy,
10 years or over to take charge Of
established paying business that
will make $500 per week to start
and more as business increases.
Two hours work after school daily
all the time required, Apply at
once Rowett, room Go. New Whit.
tington Hotel, or address Box 3, care
Ardmoreite. 3.3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

McMan Oil company confirms the
report that the Magnolia Petroleum
company had taken over the McMan
pipe line from Cushing TO Addington.
This deal will mean nothing to Heald-
ton but it probably means that the
Magnolia will enter the entire state
OF Oklahoma as purchaser Of oil.
The Magnolia already owned the line
from Addlington on into Fort Worth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Vernon Collins Oil company No.
in section 1913 Offsetting the prop
erty recently purchased by Jake l..
Hamon from the Oklahoma Star Oil
company, has reached the Simpson
sand at 1900 feet and the well Is
showing for a good producer. The
light producing sand here is found at
100, and at 1900 q sand that is many
times more prolific has been found.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

who are looking over the feld to
make location for the pump station.
These people state that their company
| win build an eightinch oil line out
iof Heaidton TO Fort Worth. r. L.
Steiner IS the local representative of
the company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Walter Cant Of the Plains Oil com
paDy has returned from business
trip TO Cordova, Ala. Some oil sands
have been found there and Mr.. Cant
went on a scouting trip.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Twin State Oil company has award
ed q drilling contract to Hivick G.
Aloler for a we'll to be drilled on the
Gertie Ingram lease in the northeast
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Chas. G. Hilligoss who is at the
head Of the production department in
Oklahoma for Snowden Eros. has
been in the fields on business from
Tulsa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

c. L. Ford is here in the interest of
the Doherty company, which recently
purchased the refinery at Gainesville,
Tex, which is supplied with Healdton
crude
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

The Oklahoma Natural Gas com
epany, it is stated will build a line into
the Ada gas field. While that is prob
ably true it is also likelyohat the Lone
Star Gas company will be asking for
gas rights chat it may extend its
lines into the Fox area in Carter
county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

j. NJ. Sullivan left here today for
northern Kansas where he will make
Ia report on wildcat acreage there for
St Louis parties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Julian G. Field the engineer who
viii make the survey for the Frank.
lin Highway" from Ardmore to the
fields is in the city today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

The Ardmoreite is authorized to an
nounce Dan Blackburn for the Office
of chief Of police, subject to the ac-
tion of the democratic primary March
eth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

The Ardmoreite is authorized to an.
nounce the name Of w. r. Roberts for
the office OF Mayor OF Ardmore, sub.
jet to the action OF the Democratic
voters at the primary election March
7tb
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ardmoreite is authorized to an
nounce Dave Frasier as candidate
for the office of chief of police, sub
ject to the action of the democratic
primary election March Z, 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

The ArdmoTeite is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of Les Siglor
for the office of Chief OF Police, sub
ject to the action of the democratic
primary, March 9TH, 1917
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Wildcat Jim No. in section 1922
in the Graham district has resumed
drilling and is nearing the level Of
the producing sands.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

The Ardmoreite is authorized to an
nounce J. NJ. Hoard as a candidate for
mayor of the city OF Ardmore, subject
to the action of the democratic pri-
mary
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

The Ardmoroite is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy Of d. Il. Booker
as candidate for the office of Chief
of Police subject to the action OF the
democratic primary, March eth, 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

PHONE QUlCK-To n, from S a. m,
to p. m, for 3 or 4 rooms furnish
ed or unfinished for roomers or
housekeeping. blocks from Main
street, on street. S. w. 3-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

F. W. Merrick aud ]. b. Schermer-
horn of Chicago are making prepara.
tions to drill a test well near Oil
Springs, east of Berwyn. in Carter
county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Ardmorelte want ads pay big re
turns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS
Cheap at 1856 C street, s. e. Phono
white 515 Mrs. Dick Cheek. 3-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

J. Ulmer superintendent at IIeald.
ton for the Lawrence Gas company, is
in the city today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Producers Oil company is building
rig on the Woodward property in
l3-i'S to offset the Hiv;ck & Slack
well on the south and other parties
are building a rig to drill an offset
10 the same well on the west.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

FOR SALE-Small restaurant, cheap.
Inquire owner, 10 b street, N. w.
3-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOUND-At court house, three keys
ON ring. Owner call at Ardmoreite
office. 3-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03
Will Locate Pump Station.

Pierce-Fordyce Oh Association is
represented here by NJ. G. Eitelman
of Dallas and NJ. j. Grogan of Tulsa,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Shelton w tyre and Frank Pruett
have returned from a business trip to
Duncan.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

WANTED TO TRADE-Dosirabl
resident property south part OF city,
for small tract Of land near city.
Must be on or near good road.
SIDNEY SUGGS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

Plains Oil and Gas company has
made a location in the southwest
quarter of section 2O-2.3 on the Wade
MCGOWAN farm just across ten acres
west Of. the McMan.Savoy well which
is producing oil in the Fox district.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03
OIL and GAS NEWS

NJ A. Dillard of the Thelma com
pany is here from Midlothian, Texas.
NJ. Stirin of the Pioneer Supply
company was an Ardmore visitor to-
day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

corner OF the southeast forty acres ir
the northwest quarter of 16-4.3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-03

G. L. Burlord in 26 5s2w has drilled
his well to a depth Of 40 feet, and ha
shut down temporarily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
REVISED TREATY
 TEXT RECEIVED
 AT WASHINGTON

Washington, Feb. 1.-The full text of the explanatory and supplements clauses proposed by Germany as a protocol to the Prussian-American treaty were made public today at the state department.
 Briefly, the protocol amplifies the treaty so as to place Germans in this country and Americans in Germany, in case of war, on exactly the same footing as to all property rights, free dom from detention, concentration camps or sequestration of property that are applicable to neutrals. Ma tionals of either country might re- main fully undisturbed in the other country as long as they please and not for the nine month period pro- vided in the treaty.
 Merchant ships of either nation might not be seized or driven to sea unless under a safe conduct to their home ports through all possible ene- mics and their captains and crews may not be made prisoners.
 Officials here have pointed out that while Germany's violation of several provisions of the treaty may be talk ell Dy ILlS COuHLIy IO AdFC SIIldISu the convention, the United States will still continue to live up to it's spirit. Two proclamations have already guar anteed that German ships or private German property will not. even in case of war, be seized by the govern ment.
 Little interest is shown by the state department officials in the German proposal There is no indication that any immediate action will be taken.
 Whether the new document consti- tutes in effect new treaty subject to ratification by the senate or whether it is a mere explanatory protocol is one of the points at issue. If it is shown to contain new provisions or to modify the sense of the original doc vDnent, senate approval is essential.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
ORDERED BY GERMAN EMBASSY TO DISABLE
 KRONPRIlvZESSlN CECILIE, CAPTAIN SAYS;
 U. 5. COAST IS NOW VIRTUALLY BLOCKADEI
PRESIDENT AND CABINET DEvlSING PLAN TO HELP
 US. SHIPPING BUSINESS

Washington, Feb 17A What has virtually become block ade of American Atlantic ports by Germanys ruthless subma campaign regarded officials today oveshadow ing the collateral issues of the situation.
 That President Wilson will before to steps relieve the situation the generally accepted view, but time has been set for this action
 The effect the country the shipping situation ected the receipt of hundreds of teegras by government officials urging that something relieve congestion Means of protecting American ships still in consideration
 While the president and the navy department pondered the amng of merchantmen Secretary McAdoo preparing vesels held in port Secretary Reded work comprehensive analysis the damage caused to shipping generally.
 Great Brtan's proclamation of mined area In the North restrict the movement of German submarines to and from home ports and the plans to make Halifax instead of krka port of search for transatlantic shipping between the United States noern European neuta expected to provide relief from the general shipping congestion By the latter plan vessels might avoid the
 Officials also noted that the aggregate tonnage of subma victims recently has been only few thousand tons daily of American ships discussed at yesterday cabinet meeting and officials emphasized that the main prob the American relations is the submarine campaign and it's effect American commerce..
 Inquiries concerning the unofficial reports that the Yarrow dale have been released by the German government regarding rainoad of American consus and other addressed to the Spanish sador in Berlin.
 of friendship for the United States and of that friendly relations continued have been Ekus the Turkish foreign office dispatch from makes reference to Turkey supporting ermanys policy that she intends apply the few submarines known to be under her flag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
 PLAN OF c. A. c.
 READY FOR USE
Fortv-TWo Officers Discuss Arrangements and Com
 plete Preparations.
MAY GARRISON TWO
 NEW LONDON FORTS
Supply Officer Makes Ar. rangement for Transfer
 ing U. s. Property.

Forty-two officers of tho various companies of the Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps held a conference at the State Armory last evening and completed plans for quick mobiliza- ton in case of call to arms. The con ference was in response to an order from Col Henry S. Dorsey, of New London, commandant of the corps: Capt. F. L. Dengler, U. l5. A.. 1n- structor inspector of the corps, was present.
 In the event the Coast Artillery Is ordered to the islands off New Lon don, companies will garrison Forts Michie and Mansfield. Part of the corps will be sent to FortNTerry and part stationed at Fort H. H. Wright where the command goes for summer manoeuvers. Capt. Percy s. Morgan, quartermaster of the corps. who is now supply officer under the new mili- tary law, made arrangements last night with company commanders for the proper transfer and arrangement of government property as required by the new law.
 Lieut.. J. Y. Arnold, U. B. N, d. SoV- ernment inspector at the Lake Tor |pedo Boat Co, drilled the Third di- vision, National Naval volunteers, last night. Other visitors at the arrnory who were guests of Lieut.. A. J. Mer- ritt were Naval Constructor Henry Norton and Lieut.. Joseph R. Mann, IT,, U. s. N.
 Major Frederic Adams and Lieut.. Sprague of the new ambulance com pany received several recruits Among them were: w. A. Clark, John Shaughnessy, Frank Barusl1i and Will liam Kearns, male nurses attached to St. Vincent's hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Prospective Ambulance
 Driver Seeks Passport

Irving Snader of AT. Golden Hill street, who is better known in this city as "Snider,' applied to Natura1iza- tion Clery Flanagan this morning for a passport to visit France. He in- tends to drive an ambulance on the French war front. Snader has been steward at the Pembroke club for some time He has booked passage on the steamer LaTouraine, sailing from New York Feb. 24
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
u-B0AT NET
 NOW GUARDS N. '. HARB0R


 New York, Feb. 17.-A steel net de- York from hostile submarines and other war craft in the event Of war was place at the e4trances tp ,she har- bor today. A
 For the present 1t will be kept in position only between sunset and sun rise. k.s 99ss
 Tugs and lighters from the New York navy yard lowered the net early today to the bottom of the channel between Fort Wadsworth on the Staten Island side to Fort Hamilton on the Brooklyn side. From shore to shore the. barrier stretches across the Narrows,.a a distance of about one mile. The gate in the net is about 900 feet wide, it was learned ht Quarantine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
.Hal" Sanford Sells
 Part of Ridge Estate
(Special to The Farmer.l

Bedding, Feb. 17-Considerable sur prise was expressed here today when it became generally known that Henry Sanford, End, and his sister, Mrs. George Landers, of New Britain, CO., heirs to Henry Sanford's millions, had sold the corner lot of the Sanford property on the Ridge.
 Henry P. Anderson a wealthy resi- dent of Lewisboro, N. Y., is the pur- chaser. MT. Anderson's home is in the neighborhood of the "Port of Missing Men, the noted inn patronized by mo- torists. He has built improved high ways in that neighborhood at great cost to himself.
 The lot, which is opposite Sanford school, might be called the keystone lot'' to the Sanford estate. It som- prises about nine acres and three quarters. News of the sale trans pired yesterday when the warranty deed arrived at the office of the town clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

It was disclosed today that dis patch from Ambassador Elkus on Feb II described at the time as merely routine, contained very full report on the wish of the Turkish foreign of- flee to continue good relations with the United States and conveyed gen eral statements of very friendly na- ture.
 While tho ambassadors advices are gratifying, it is recalled that the for efgn office all through the war has teen friendly but has been checkmated by Me opposition of the military party, which has been in control most of the time. The foreign office was agree. able to the departure of about 1,O0e Americans but the military authorities still are delaying 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
CANNOT SEIZE
 CERMANS' CASH
 IN P. 0. BANKS
Government Sol e m n l y Pledged to Return Funds
 on Demand.

The post office department i'll 8 statement issued today especially as- sures all Germans and people of other nationalities, depositors in the postal savings banks, who have worried con- corning their savings because of the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany, that under the act of June 25, 1910, the faith of the United States is solemn1y pledged to the payment of all deposits and that these deposits may be drawn on demand.
 In the list of cities showing the greatest increase in the postal savings bank, for January, Bridge port stands 11th, having the place next to Phila- delphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
BALK AT MILITARY CENSUS.
Judge Miller's Car
 Recovered In Boston

Judge Miller of the probate court received word from the Boston po- lice department today that his Buick touring car, stolen from Court street, about month ago, has been recov- cred in that city. The Boston police have uncovered gang of automobile thieves there and Judge Miller's car was found among the booty The car was stolen Saturday, just after Judge Miller had gasoline and oil tanks filled, preparatory for long trip over Sunday. He will send to Boston for the car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
NO MORE COAST CHARTS WILL BE
 GIVEN OUT HERE
Collector Adopts Precau- tions Against Possible
 Misuse of Information. CAPTAINS MUST CALL
 AT CUSTOMS OFFICE Desired Knowledge Will Be Communicated There, Says
 Announcement.

Collector of Port James L. McGovern announced at the local Custom House today that until further notice there would be no issuance of charts, coast pilots and inside route pilots, to any one This announcement affects all custom houses in this district, which includes the state of Connecticut. The issuance of these charts and pilots have been under the jurisdiction of Deputy Collector John H. Shannon and all marines and others who are entitled to these charts may inform themselves as to when there will be g resumption of the issuance by apply ing in person or by>letter to Deputy Collector shannon.
 It is understood that this ruling is due to the present critical interna- 'tional situation.