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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
ANOTHER GOOD WELL IS
BROUGHT IN. BURKBURNETT

Wichita Falls. Tex. April IA
production Of 1000 barrels a day is
flowing from the Burk-W agg0ner
well. block 81. northwest Of Burk-
burnett Since this proves out the
northwest territory iL is one Of the
best Developments IN the Burkbur-
nett field IN many weeks. The Burk-
WaggOner well is situated two and
One-half miles northwest OF the IA
nous Humble well.
The progress Of the Burlz- Wag-
goner has been watched for many
weeks by oil operators with much
eagerness- The success Of this prof.
ect means the Immediate drilling Of
other wells in this vicinity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
CARRUTH WELL BLOWS TOOLS.

The Cosden Oil and Gas compauy's
Carruth well had its tools blown from
the hole last Saturday and the vel
was capped with little difficulty The
well was shot in with heavy gate and
nothing was given out as to what
may be done with t.. This well is in
the Desdemona district Of Eastland
county. TeNas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

The Texhoma OIL and Refining com
pauy. one Of the largest Independent
concerns in that line Of business in
the state. has purchased the Fisher
GiMuand refinery in Wichita Falls,
consideration not made public. The
plant is to be enlarged at once from
its present capacity Of 1900 barrels a
day to 1000 barrels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

Four deep tests Is miles south Of
Fort Worth, in Tarrant county. Texas
are TO be commenced at once by the
Fort Worth-Tarrant Oil association It
is reported that several carloads Of
materials have arrived for these oper-
atoms Fort Worth interests are
financing the nroposition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

The Security Banking and Invest
ment company, said to be the Texas
branch of the Sammies Oil company, Of
Sioux city. Iowa, has made location
for a 5000 foot test on the ". d. sum
merland tract south Of Bowie. Texas.
The weu is to be commenced by
Nay 90
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
MAKING HEAVY GAS.

Opinions seem to differ as TO the
Benedum & Trees well on the Rogers
lease in SOmerveu county, Texas At
a depth Of 3425 feet II was making
about 100000 cubic feet Of heavy,
smoky gas This seems TO be consid-
cred a good Indication for the terri
tory, IL not for that particular test
There is no oil showing in IL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

The Guaranty Trust OIL company,
haTinE struck in its deep test on the
John Moore farm. six miles north OF
Wichita Falls. Texas, sand that pro
duced at 800 feet ten barrels Of oil
viii contract for shallow wells TO de-
velop this sand The deep test men
TONED is to be continued.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

The aIatadOr Petroleum company. OF
Dallas, Texas, is TO develop 1900
acres leased in Motley county. Texas.
1t has been reported that work viii be
commenced on the $500 foot test just
as soon as material can be hauled 20
the site.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
COvTRACT FOR FOIR TEsTs.

Pearsau. Fro county. Texas. IS the
letting Of contracts for four deep tests
near that place, operation to start not
later than August l. Four leases on
large tracts three Of them being for
10000 acres each, were made last
week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

The Gulf Production company has
made a location for it's second well on
the Russell ranch. in the southeastern
.nart Of Runnels county, Texas. It
viii be located 1900 feet northwest Of
the Russell No. I. not yet completed,
but which is TO be shot
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17


lIONITION: Notice is hereby given
that there have been seized in this col
lection district. for violation OF the O.
S custom laws certain seized property
ard unclaimed goods. described below,
which VIII be offered for sale 10 the
highest bidder. for cash. at the O. S
custom house. at 10 a. M. Friday, Nay
6. 1913. Seizures numbers 25&. so o.
silver bullion. No. 263. ] lot lace and
drawn work; No. 267. ! lot lace; 333,
/ lot percussion caps; No 543- OK.
silver bullion: No. 565. lot hndfs. and
hose, No $50, 218 OK. silver bullion
No 800. one Overland automobile; No.
AIS. 1 shawl: No. 4f3. l59 o. silver
bullion No. f4f, I lot handkerchiefs;
40. 46Q. 196 o. silver bullion No 49,,
221 OF. silver bullion; 40. 472. / lot
drawn work, etc. No. 555, 1 lot cigar
cts. No 558, 7 lot cigars Anyone
claiming the property is required to
appear within the time prescribed by
law. p z. Crawford. collector OF Gus
tomE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

citation was expected TO s9ud in on its
lease three miles southwest OF Caddo.
Stephens county. Texas. this week The
test well viii be about 5000 feet from
the Carey well
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

The Sabine Petroleum company. Of
Tulsa, Okla. has commenced two deep
tests on a large acreage IN Rusk and
Gregg counties. Texas. near LonEriew.
That concern has 81. 900 acres leased
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
READY To BRING IN.

According TO a report from Archer
City. Archer county. Texas, the silk
Landlord we'll east Of the Jefferson
county school lands, is being cement
ed I'D preparatory TO bringing 30 in
IT is claimed that IS feet OF sand was
s-rncL- II 10. rae-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
u-II.I. srARr rVPLnRATInN.

The Noon on company, q EIsIn,
Hardin county. Texas. is to explore
for oil in the vicinity OF that town
It IS said that a location has been
made and a deep test is TO be COM
menced as soon as rig could be ac-
uufred
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

The Hercules well. in Hamilton
county. Texas. so far as known. has
rainbow showing Of oil at $3.50 feet,
with the hole practically fun Of salt
water.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

According 70 o. s. Wooley. OF Cen
ter, Shelby county. Texas. there are
four producing oil wells in his county
within eight miles OF Center. They
are all bumpers. producing from 100
10 10 harrels DIV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17


Tulsa, Okla. April "details OF an
alleged plot 10 organize a UNIVERSAL
union in Oklahoma TO aid draft resist
ers, which, 1t was asserted. was to be
an offshot OF the 7. W. W. was told
N federal court yesterday when Frank
Bryant a leader in the alleged con-
spiracy- was convicted OF violating the
espionage law.
DR.. Stevens ?. Harris, special atten-
ton diseases OF chest Tuberculosis
Zi2 Caples building. Phone ga
DIR. CumminS. SO mills Bldg
Phones sS5 and 5542
DR.. T. j. McCamant. office 514 Mar
tin Building Phone 2SS.-Adv.
Allows 4 Percent Beer.
Providence, p J., April by a
vote Of 20 to II, the senate Wednes-
day adopted an act which provides
that al beverages containing per-
cent Of alcohol or less shall be deemed
70 be mountaineering I'm Rhode
Island
DR.. Anna Reum. Buekler Bldg. Phi. 81
Or. z ?. Byers. Dent sos Martin Bldg.
Osteopaths-Drs. Armstrong, s1s Rob
erts-Banner. Office Pm. 1913. res. 59C5.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
Leon RiUer Royalty Co. Now Has Three '
Shares Advanced to Three Dollars April 22nd

A
at It at
when n to
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oil tforLE
of
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advanBANKERS LEASE NOW SELLING AT
and$ O more
The LEON RIVER ROYALTY COMPANY Resolves Eighth Rsay non From
Three PRODUCING WELLS
following rOsbey absolutely authentic
10 ont the
thousand o
tt
KENYON"
CAPRI
hundred fee from N hundred
COMPANY"
The Biggest Sensation Caused PasO Vas e Receipt The Following Telegram
"FrankC Fl welsc
nntoda the the Texss&
Royalty ownthe
Of ON o SNAKES
wells River Royalty Company. This stock the best buy
cred here &C E KENYON, DeLeOn, Texas"
II wire we quote the following hon
Royalty. well
should be m within week
Ell KENYON eLeon,T Texas"
Frankie Of
Other brokers FL
Wire Your Ordsa Our Exa the $5O Price Remember This Stock Adg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

Put drops nf "Gefs-It' on. and smile!
for shoppers and dancers, there's i'm
mediate relief from corn pains. and a
quick finish for any corn or callus.
-'Gets-It" IS applied in two OF three
seconds There's no work, no fussy
plasters. no wrapping Of toes Gets
II" dries in a second or two That's
all As easy to use as signing your
name The corn loosens from the true
flesh and you peel IL right off with
your fingers while you wonder at the
sight and smile That's why "Gets-It"
Is the biggest selling corn-remsdy in
the world today. Be corn-free at last
"Gets-It-" the guaranteed money
back coru-remover, the only sure way,
costs but q trifle ct any drug store
1Tfd by 2. Lawrence & Co. Chicago,
Iu-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

III aAaNH 60 aAl-a - 90
lfONITION. Notice is hereby given
that there VIII be offered for sale al
public auction. 10 the highest bidder.
for cash. at the O. s. custom house. at
10 a. m. May 9. 1913. one unclaimed
Hampden watch in gold filled case.
with metal chain Anyone claiming
the property is required to appear
within the time prescribed by law. r
i. Crawford. collector Of customs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

DR.. r =. MeCamnnt-Office 514 Mar
tin Building. Phone No. 2S3-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

san Francisco. Calf. April IL
Prof Henry Morse Stephens, OF the
University Of California. prominent
educator and author, dropped dead at
the union ferry depot here Wednesday
after attending the funeral OF Mrs
Phoebe A Hearst.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

TROUBLE Avoid trouble Leave
L ~ - = Baggage Checks at
Lengwelrs. or Telephone No L
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
NEWS BREVITIEs IL:
.OCAL AND GENERAL.


5Iediu Mccormick and Robert R. Me-
Cormicz. an editor Of the chicago
Tribune. died Of pneumonia Wednes-
DAY at his home in Hinsdale. III health.
which forced him to retire as United
States ambassador TO France in lsu4s
had been with him much OF the time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
Or. Dysart, specialist II Paso. Te

DR.. :. A Schuster. eve. ear. nose
and throat Providence hospital build
ms. Phone 565.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

Drs. irwin & Gray. Eye, Ear. Nose
and Throat Clio Martin Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

Fl Paso & Southwestern train No. 8.
due at $40 y. m, was expected Thurs
day TO arrive at $40 D. m All other
afternoon and night trains were re-
ported on time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

Chicago, Ill, April I7.-Robert san
derson Mccormick. American diplomat
and father OF United States senator
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
Read Herald Want Ads.

notably Palmer, dAHd Peterson
On of allotment $500 $3.50
We however,
makes PeAND WE WILL
ROYALTY SHARES AT S150
FL PASO
wiha fol- al
OF 22nd at $500
DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU CAN GET SHARES ON THE THE
IS exhausted that
the 81 so the shares lsn firm belief that the few
$15O VIII be Of
exclamation which appeared several days ago to the effect that
that
Royalty producer and big future dividend wish to all our eli
the Under of sell
the balance higher would make profits Unds second plan
Sl5O WILL
IN get
eighth Knowles well, has
would million dollars vred n the oil
the eighth With the
viii enable the annual dividend
ESQ cthe Company 100000 addition
wells should vii make LEON
Sensational dividend the history
PREDICTIONS STOCK THAT
HAVE DISCUSSED
DAYS A
SYNoPSSThe LEON RIVER ROYALTY
CONPANY-AND COMPANY It
to
royalties
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Vice President of the Bank CT Carbon, Texas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

Phone go. Autos for hire.-Ady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
Off Comes Corn
In One Piece

eGets-Itn Leaves Toe As Smooth As
the Palm Of Your Hand
There's only one corn remedy IN the
world that peels corus and calluses
off Ike a banana peel, and that's
"Gets-It" For walkers and ISLANDERS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
AUBURN

Auburn, May 1t.-Plans for the con.- mencement exercises of the Alabama Polytechnic institute. which are to Le held here the latter part of this monta and the 1st and 2nd of June. were an- nounced before the student body today by Dr. C. c. Thaeh, president of the college.
 The commencement address will bc made Monday, June ?. by Clarence N Ousley. assistant secretary of agricii ture of the United States and proml- nent Texas editor Mir Ousley is an alumnus of Auburn and his address here will be the incentive for the com ing here of many of the alumni from MT Ousley is at present editor of the Fort Worth Record and was formerly connected in that capacity with the Galveston News.
 Bishop Warren A. Candler. chan cellor of Emory college and prominent American churchman. will deliver tho commencement sermon to be preached Sunday morning, June l.
 The scholastic year will end at the termination of the final exams. which end on May % The usual social ar- fairs which are held every commence ment will be held between May 29 and June 2 These will consist of numef- : ous dances and athletic activities Hundreds of visitors will be on hand for these.
 Dr. Thach declared Saturday that over hundred students will be gwen their diplomas this year. which is an unusually large class considering the large number of students who expected to graduate this year but were called away by the needs of the government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Ham Lewis Says West
 Against Administration
Pacafic Coast Sentiment Demands Return of Soldiers and Opposes
 Invasion of Siberia or
Germany By Associated Press

NsSE
 By Associated Press
 Chicago May n.-James Hamilton Lewis. retiring democratic whip of the Senate, who was defeated for reelection bv United States Senator MediH Mccor- mick of Illinois, returned to Chicago to- Gav after a western trip to resume the practice of law. He expressed surprise at sentiment in the Pacific coast ana mountain states, complaining aSainst everything going on with the admins tratjon at Washington He sad the west and coast demand the soldiers be brought home at once; that they are against soldiers being sent to siberia or Germany. and are opposed to any Euro- pean alliance .-,... "They are for the United states taking control of Mexican affairs and by force stopping the outrages Un Americans ana their property" he Continued. In this only was there a war-Iike spirit. Then he said he had been 'frightened' by "the boldly inauguratec scheme Of those opposed to all orderly government :. to fill the new army and navy with ottl- cers and members who on any order 10 fight disorder or lawlessness would mu- tiny and take charge or the government after the manner of the Russian soldlers and navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
SONG SERVICE

The musicale given at the First Meth odist church yesterday afternoon at } o'clock. under the direction of Arthur Thomas, was the most finished perform ance ever given in Ensley. Mendes- sohn's Hymn of Pra;se' was sung by local singers and menioers of prominent Birmingham ehoirs, Reinzi Thomas pre- sided at the organ and Miss Bert Rogers at the piano, and both supported the singers splendidly
 At the close of the first part of ''The Hymn of Praise, Miss Gladys Lyon, vio- mist, played ChijkowsKis Melody" ac- companied by Reinzi Ihomas Solos for the occasion were sui.s by Mrs. Reinzi Thomas. Mrs. J. NJ. Griffin, Mrs. H. J. Cummings, Harrison 5naddick and Ar thur Thomas Mrs. Thomas and Arthur Thomas sang several cuets.
 Mr. Thomas displayed great skill in the use of his baton and tise 4J voices were in complete unison durlsa the entire per- formance.
 The house was packed to it's capacity with the music lovels of the district, and were deeply appreciative of the beau tiful programme rendered.
 Rev. J. C. Persinger closed the pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Brief Account of Sermons Preached in Local Churches
(Continued from Page Five)

TO HIS. YOU are m epistle of God easily read In that blessed book, we are told, As one whom his mother comforteth, so will comfort you.' and again we reau' God sr,ln wipe away all tears iron, your eyes This makes 'Gcd very rea' and heaven very home-like to us
 with some of us mother has gone anu sometimes there is a feeling or nome sickness trnt comes over us, put ihspilen by her faith, love and example we hope , t1,o orace of our Savior to reach olH beavenlv home and our mother 1oo Thank God, with many of us our mothers arc still with us, and to these we ac' knowledge we cannot pay the deot TOT oil tba love that she has given, but we nrav that loves Lord will bless her m enrth and heaven
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
MURMANSK FORCES CLEAR MANY TOWNS
 OF THE BOLSHEVlkI
By Associated Press

Archangel, Friday, May 9.-A column of the Murmansk force operating west of the railroad has cleared the villages along Lake Sego of boshevilli, while another co1urnn operating eastward has advanced down the road from Petros1e Yam and is now only '.5 miles from Povinetz at the head waters of Lake Omega.
 Meanwhile the bolsheviki have With drawn on the railway to a point 17 versts south of Meselskaya while the American railway troops have repaired the line as far as Meseskaya.
 Artillery and patrol activity with the assistance of British gunboats continues on the Dvna and Vaga rivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

In the occupied regions of France and Belgium I-have seen even far back o1 the battle lines ruthless destruction carried on solely to kill future com mercial competition with German tn- dustrles"
 Mir Vanderlip conferred with finar- ciers on the continent and some of the leading financiers in England. but he declined to say whether he had sLg- gested or concurred in the reported idea of floating a high interest Anglo American loan. the proceeds of which would be dealt out to the affected dig tricts for their rehabilitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Two Dead as Result
 of Louisiana Duel
Ru Assnniated Prnss

Coushaua, La, May 1.-Henry Cock erell. 8, blacksmith, shot and fat,lly wounded Matthew Terrill, 27, farmer. and himself was fatally shot by Terrin late today at the home of Richard Sures, Cockerells father-in-law eight miles southeast of here, both men dying within a few minutes of the shooting in the presence of Cockerell's wife and their children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
GARDNER -BRETZIN

or Interest 10 a numOef Of Fairfield and Ensley friends is the announcement of the following engagement: Robert E. Gardner of EnsleY announces the en- gagement of his sister, Bessie, to MT. Elmer George Bretzin o1 Fairfield. The marriage will take pace at the home of. their sister, Mrs. Paul Poole in Johns town, Pa, June 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
RJJSSELLVILLE

,,,sse,vi,le May -(SpecialD-Cir- o,,i+ court has been in session here all the week. and about 50 civil cases nave haan disnosed of While there were seyarsl important cases, two have been noted with more than ordinary inter est one of which was the case ol Dr' T & Jones vs. the city Of RussellVille, damaee suit in which he alleges that his nroperty was greatly decreased Tn value by the city cutting down the street in front of his dwelling, ana other property. Both sides were rep resented by some of the best legal tai ent in the city The city gained the case. ,,
 There was more business before the erand iury than it could dispose of In one week, and it will be in session again next week.
 Fred H. Dennis was awarded judg- ment against the Sheffield Iron corpor- alton for the sum of $S0O0. While an employe of the company he sustained an injury which caused the loss of lower limb.
 If was gloriously good news to the citizens of Russellville and Franklin county to hear Dr. J. M. Clark, chair man of the Victory Loan drive. an nounce that this county had again gone over the top. Franklin has gone over in each of the five loan drives. A small war tank is on exhibition in the interest of the drive and before the time expires the county will have sub scribed a small margin over the quota The play, Professor Pepp,% given by. the senior class of the High school. had the largest attendance of any local play ever given in this city. People were turned away from the large auditor ium in the Quinn opera house. The re- ceipts amounted to $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

set in last night, Commander Reed again postponed resumption of his flight to Halifax, interrupted on the trip from Rockaway Beach last Thursday when the plane was forced to descend off Cape Cod because of engine trouble.
 The installation Of new engines was completed yesterday As soon as the weather permits the NC-4 will hasten to Halifax and thence to Trepassey N- F.. to join the NC-1 and the NC-3 whi-a arrived here yesterday in preparation for the.r fisst across the Atlantic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
SOVIET GOVERNMENT
 IS PANIC STRICKEN
By Associated Press

Vienna, Wednesday. May 7.-The soviet government at Budapest is panic-stricken ewing to. the narrowing circles of the lines of the Rumanians and Czecho-Slo- vaks and counter revolutionary uprisings in western Hungary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
NEWS OF ENSLEY

At meeting of the Stonewall chapter, United Daughters of the Confectionery, with Mrs. G. C.. Hair. 25Oo Avenue J, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Joe Smith and Mrs. w. P Cooper, wno returned Satur- day from the state convention lat Gads- den, will give their report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
NC-4 Remains Bound
 by Storms at Chatham
By Associated Press

Chatham. Mass, May 1.-The hydro airplane NC-4 remained stormbound hare tocay. With continuance of a north vest strong wind and driving rain which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
HAYES-ROGERS

The following invitations have been is- sued: MT and Mrs. |. w. Gam re- quest the honor of your presence at the marr.age of their daughter. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rogers, to -dr. Frank Dewitt Hayes, on Thursday c,ening at 6:30, at the First Presbyterian church, Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
AUTO STOLEN

An automobile belonging to Neal Dug ger. 2920 Twentieth avenue, was stolen from in front of Capitol park Saturday night. The police are looking for the car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

Wellborn Williams, who is a student at the university, spent the weekend with his parents MT. and Mrs H. D. Will liams, on Ensley Highlands. He was ac- companied by Douglass Haygood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

A general meeting or the Ladies Aid and Missionary societies Of the Ensley Baptist church will be held at the church this afternoon at o'clock