The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-01-24
OIL AND GAS NEWS OF
THE ARDMORE. FIELDS

N''t"ASe away. ms VIII also be the
first test well near Brownwood to 20
through what is known as the big
line The outcome of this well will.
IN large measure, affect other deep
well operations near town, and if oil is
found in paying quantities, it is expect
ed that a number of deep wells will be
drilled. Oil men are of the opinion that
when the big lime" is drilled a well
similar to that of the Ranger field will
be brought in, and if this proves true,
the future Of the field is assured.
Tulsa World: Frank Haskell, presi.
dent of the Mid.Continent OH & Gas
association, returned to Tulsa yesterday
from New York and Washington and
has most interesting report to make
to his association, much Of which will
be given out after the association has
taken the matter up and has given it
due consideration.
There is this much, however. that is
OF general interest and adds to the
otherwise rather gloomy situation. lie
says: 81 was much impressed by the
great activity and earnestness of the
many thousands of employees who are
evidently doing their best to win the
war. Washington is crowded and trains
leading into the city generally have
standing room only, and that at
premium. ! was obliged to stand all
the way from New York to Philadelphia
before getting a seat
We met Mr.. ReQua; in fact, after
the rest Of the committee had returned
to New York | had a long interview
with him and ! can conscientiously state
that the more / saw Of him the better
liked him / learned that he had been
actually engaged in the production of
oil in California in addition to his hay.
ing been a noted mining engineer. lie
is a great friend Of Hoover, and Car
field borrowed him from Hoover when
the appointment - made.
THE appointmou, we learned was
made because Of the necessity of having
someone to look after fuel oil and gas
matters and not because Of any com
plaint with the work of the war service
committee; in fact. this committee had
done everything asked ana has been
shipping fuel oil at the price Of SIPS
per barrel for the use OF the navy In
accordance with an agreement made
some time ago that the price would be
changed If necessary later on. Right
now in seaboard towns, fuel oil is selling
at II cents a gallon, but the war boarG
has continued to fill every requirement
of the navy without being able to ever
guess as to what the price might eventu-
ally be. They are drawing Is per cent
Of the s1.25 and waiting on future de.
velopmcnts for the balance-whateve
it may be.
"The new oil administrator, 7 think
can safely be counted on to proceed
slowly in the matter of making appoint.
ments, and will not make them until he
has had ample opportunity TO go into !
the matter thoroughly. He is fully |
aware of the necessity Of keeping pro
luction up and does not hesitate to say
so, but does say a word in regard to the |
price for crude; this, of course, is the |
only way that production can be in.
creased.
"The question Of taxation looks like |
a difficult one in view of the many
large undertakings that are crowding
in on the attention Of the government
officials, and l do not believe there will
be a chance to get an amendment
through congress. 1t looks as though |
here was too much else that appealed |
o the members of the house and senate |
At this time. The committee is working !
light and day and is certainly deserv. |
ng Of praise for the great fight they |
ire putting up All agree that they are |
entitled to relief, but in my opinion IL
$ doubtful if anything is accomplished" |