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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-02
Astonishing
Facts
BURKBURNETT
COMPANIES TO
CUTBIG MELONS

Wichita Falls-The next thirty
days viii witness hundreds Of cheer
fuI faces IN Burkburnett and Wichita
Fails. az wen as in other places
where stock I'm the local of COM
panies Is held. This happy feeling viii
be due TO the cutting or several big
melons by probably a dozen com
panies, who have treasures FAR ez-
ceeding their capitalization In some
instances Standard Oh dividends will
look weak and puny in comparison to
the percentage size OF some OF these
melons
Several OF the companies are con-
templating dividends OF 100 per
cent and In one OF two Instances there
is talk Of awarding 200 per cent cuts.
In other words stockholders viii not
only get their melons returned to
them. but an additional one for good
measure
such returns Tor money invested
financial history OF this country in
any line OF business. This statement
becomes the more remarkable when
It IS understood that these immense
profits are obtained in the short pc
Rod or three months time. It means
that for the period OF 2 year the divi-
dends would equal 500 per cent on
money invested
Once these dividends are paid and
the public realizes the intrinsic value
OF its investments Il viii take a de-
cidedIy new and more interested view
OF the oil game as it IS played IN
Burkburnett and vicinity. Some
doubtful minded folk have wondered
why more companies have not already
paid dividends. but when e IS ex-
planned that the short time elapsing
between the coming in Of the wells.
the eaugine OF the well flow and the
necessary thirty days run into the
pipe lines. little time has been lost
or frittered away by any Of the or
CARNATIONS. OF course. there have
been some rumors that q few Of the
mauagemeuts have been derelict in
their conduct Of the affairs OF their
companies. hoping. it may be. that the
stockholders would become restless
and afraid thereby Wiling 70 dispose
OF their stock at the reigning prices,
which would enable them. the man
asements. 10 buy It in. but these cases
are few. II they exist at all 10 stock
holder should worry in the least about
getting paid for his oil II his vel Is
producing It. There are always small
but annoying delays and then there is
the undoubted privilege OF ousting in-
competent Managers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-02

Cleveland. d.. April Local mu-
nicipal Judge Silbert holds it against
the law 10 throw coal or wood on
the floor play a musical instrument
before breakfast. chop kindlin- wood
ga the house, fail 20 pay rent for three
months. Jacob Ubinski was evicted
from Josephine WomberskIs apart
ment house here because he broke the
law IN the above particulars.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-02
There are so few
failures in the Burk-
burnett field that
thepercentage is al
most negligible.

We not only guarantee TO drill
THREE wells, but we are now
trying to get the first one started.
When the drill goes down our
stock will go up-and the divi-
dends Will start from the FIRST
well we bring IN.
Our stock IS Just about gonel
You'lhaveto hurry if you jomus
Suppose we get THREE pro-
ducersI Then you L wish you had
bought while you could. It's not
too late to buy if your quick.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-02

kankakee. H.. April When 20
somes TO raising chickens who lay
prize sized eggs. Kanlzakee county
farmers are no slouches. One or these
hens recently laid an egg six inches
In circumfereUce- But Mrs Effie
Holdsworrh. this city. went 10 one
better by exhibiting an egg 81.
inches in length, ga inches in diam
eter and with circumference OF 6ss
inches. which she said her hen laid
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-02

Seekonk, Mass. april Mrs.
Maria II. Campbell celebrated her
l1lth birthday at the home OF her
daughter. AIRS. Ann Frances Wood. I'm
this town She reads the paper daily
and entertained her visitors with a
conn reheuslFe summary OF important
events IN the country. beginning soon
after the War Of 1919. Her chief in
terest now is fn the peace conference
and the proposed league Of nations.
IN which she Isl a firm believer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-02

A piece % f.rst class matter mailed ln
Boston reached Providence f5 miles away
IN 81 hours Nighr letters are no longer
telegraphel from Washington 20 Sew York
but are sent by mail Each sender is
charged 80 cents. when he could transmit
bis letter for cents By rau. Govern
mental efficfsncyg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-02
Holdings of the Big -Four Oil
and Refining Company
of Texas:


Tract No. 1-25z acres west OF Burkburnett
surrounded by producing wells.
Tract No. 2--2k acres southwest OF BurI-
burnett surrounded by producing wells.
Tract No. 3-One 5k-acre tract a little
south OF tract No. ., surrounded by producing
wells
Tract No. 4-One 4O-acre tract north Of
Jaclzsb0ro IN Jacks county. This tract OF land
Is the Offset 70 the Hudson Jackson well, now
going down.
Tract No. 5-6671k acres in the eastern edge
Of Brown county and northwest corner of
Mills county. The Lucky well Is a short dis
lance east OF this property and the GOss well
and the Big Duke fields are Just north short
distance. This IS splendid acreage and de-
Felopment is now crOWding up very close to us.
Tract No. 6-f33 acres I'm Mills county.
There are producing wells very close TO this
property and a great deal OF development
work IS now being done in the vicinity OF this
acreage
Tract No. I'll acres northwest part OF
Brown county and west Of the Big Duke field
III miles west Of Bailey well and about
three miles from the Sinclair well.
Tract No. s-z.0fO acres in Reeves county.
This acreage IS in an unproven field. but
great deal Of Development IS now being done
in Reeves county and those who are exploit
ing the oil possibilities are confident they will
find oil.
Tract No. 30 acres three miles north and
q little east OF Iowa Park, in Wichita county.
south OF Burkburnett This tract is sur
rounded BY producing wells on land adjoining
IL on all four sides
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-02

Nearly 1000 telephone girls IN Bueuos
Aires have quit their sWitchboards and
refuse 20 90 back TO work ultu their
wages are doubled
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
u. S. FLAG ON IRON CROSS.
SEEK MANUFACTURER

Bv Tuited Press:
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
~ GERMANY. Jan. %. The
American flag has been submitted
TO the ultimate insults.
COblenz dealers have been dis
covered selling watch fobs made OF
Iron Crosses on which were re-
plicas Of American Flags Army Off
cials coniiscated all these stocks and
are seeking the manufacturer. one
retailer has been arrested.
a widespread rumor among Ger
mans in the occupied area that Cob
lenz girls who fraternized with
American troops had been forced
10 polish soldiers shoes In public
has been traced 20 the fact that a
German opened a shoe shine parlor
and employed girls. Inasmuch as
public shoe-shining is uncommon in
Europe. townspeople assumed the
girls were being punished.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
PLAN SEARCHING PROBE
INTO GIRLS INSTITUTION
b. Unifed Press

By United Press.
LANSING. Mich. Jan. 2S.-Mors
searching inquiry into conditions at
the Industrial School for Girls. at
Adrian. was promised today by the
house institutional committee in
charge Of the investigation.
This decision followed testimony
given by Rollo Taylor. treasurer OF
the institution. 20 the effect that the
girls were enjoying a good many
privileges which committee mem
bers said were non-eXistent.
Rep. Jerome OF Detroit. chairman
OF the ways and means committee.
advocated giving the COMMITTEES
greater power. When the home is
again visited next Monday he hopes
TO see the committee with suft q
cient power TO recommend and
carry out whatever changes are nee
essary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
RN LOWELL MELLETT.

PARIS. Jan. 28-The Russian
problem which had been recognized
: the greatest obstacle 20 "a quick
and permanent peace settlement.
appeared 10 be well on the way 90
solution today
The action OF the supreme war
council late yesterday in voting par
tiaI recognition OF the soviet govern
ment together with other political
and military factions IN Russia
which was exclusively forecast by
the United Press on Jan. ll-was
accepted as paving the way Tor
anicable adjustment Of Russian af-
fairs
The program of the associated
powers. which was based on un-
qualified acceptance OF "a proposal
by Pres't Wilson. provides that their
representatives shall meet with
representative Of each Of the Rus
sian elements on the prince. islands
in the Sea OF Marmors. near Con-
stantinople. Feb Is. There an r.
fort viii be made 20 work out the
future OF the Russian nation along
the lines Of self-determinauon
Expect Certain Concessions.
The associated powers are expect
ed 10 cooperate In every way Tor
the establishment Of n stable Rus
qian government and the restoration
OF Russia economically. industriallr
and socially.
The Russians viii be expected 20
make certain concessions in return
FOR the aid OF the associated powers
These will include immediate ces-
sation OF an h0stilities within the
Russian borders general elections
on a Representative basis and ar-
rangement for tha payment % Rus
sia's national debts
The Russians VIII also Doc asked
10 remove all economic barriers.
that food and raw materials can be
rushed into the country 20 provide
sustenauce and employment for the
people.
The personnel Of the Joint COM
mission OF the associated govern
I1ents IS expected 70 be announced
as soon as acceptance OF the Rus
sian factions IS received The pro-
posai was communicated 20 them bv
wireless last night. The representa-
tives will be provided FOR them AMI
they may proceed 20 the rendezvous
by warship from a Black sea port.
II they wish. A civilian and mni-
tarv official viii represent the
United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
GAELIC REPUBLIC
FORMS MINISTRY
Open SeditiOn of Sim FeinerS
Fails to Bring RepreS-
Sive Measures.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
DUBLIN. Jan. 23.-With an Irish
ministry appointed and plans under
way for a nationwide parliamentary
election. the attitude OF the British
government toward the new repub-
lie Of Ireland continued 10 be an
enigma today.
The Sinn-Feiners had taken ac-
tion that amounted TO open edition
and still the imperial authorities re-
Trained from repressive measures.
Following Tuesdays initial meeting
Of the Irish parliament. in which 4
declaration of independence was
adopted. and delegates selected TO
the peace conference. the Sinn-
Feiners met in secret session yes
terday. An official communique OF
the proceedings. issued in Gaelic.
said:
A temporary premier was elect
ed. He selected four ministers. A
temporary chairman was elected.
Twenty-four deputies we're present. e
The names Of the cabinet mem
bers were not announced II was
reported that a constitution was
adopted. providing that a premier
shall be elected by parliament. with
authority to appoint and remove
the ministers OF finance, home af-
fairs. foreign affairs. and defense.
Parliament would be elected by ma
tion-wide suffrage. the conditions
and date OF the election TO be an
nounced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23

I'VE need no paid representative
of the Anti-Saloon league TO con-
gratulate us on our action on the
prohibition amendment" he de-
clared.
Lieut.. Gov. Bush, who was presid-
ing. objected to Hagerty's remarks.
Hagerty declared that if he did not
have the right of free speech in the
senate, he would resign.
Sen. Duffy introduced a resolu-
ton thanking Rev. Book for the
prayer. Sen. Wolfson, who voted
against the prohibition amendment,
seconded the resolution. Hagerty
was again refused permission to
speak and the resolution was car
ried, AZ TO 2, Kolsem of Terre Haute
joining Hagerty on the vote.
Sen. Neidjl of Gary refused to
vote saying he wouIc not ratify or
condemn any mans prayer.
Bills Introduced.
Bills introduced in the house this
morning included:
BY Newman-PrOviding for
abolshment of the public service
commission.
BY Kimmel-Allowing the attor-
ney general to send deputies into
any part of the state to prosecute
felonies.
BY Symons-Establ blishing a state
banking department separate from
the state auditors office.
BY Behmer-That all vehicles
must be brought to a stop before
crossing a railroad.
BY Day, East Chicago-Federa-
tion of Labor bill extending the
workmen's compensation bill to
mines. iron and steel plants and
other such industries and increasing
the allowance of compensation.
Propaganda Bill Advanced.
The Lowe bill aimed at propagan-
da, which prevents the teaching of
any subject in schools in a foreign
language with the exception Of the
language itself. was passed to third
reading. An attempt by Rep. Smith
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
j. s. GETS GE ERMAN
LINERS To BRING
SOLDIERS HOME
Will Pay Huns Regular Scale
For Use and Return
Vessels.
BY ROBERT j. BENDER.

BY United Press:
PARIS. Jan. 23.-The United
States will get the use of all the
great North German Lloyd liners
for repatriation of American troops.
is was learned today.
(This refers TO such liners in Ger
man ports. Those in American ports
were seized when the United States
entered the war;
The Germans will be paid the
usual scale of remuneration for use
OF their ships, their property rights
will be unaffected and the ships will
be returned TO them when peace is
signed
Announcement was made recent
ly that Great Britain was paid at
the rate Of $50 for each American
soldier transported to France.)
Other Countries Get ships.
Great Britain is TO receive some
German passenger ships for trans
porting Australian troops home
ward. while France and Italy will
be given most OF the German mer-
chant ships for transportation Of
food and materials.
Details OF the transfer of German
shipping will be completed at a
meeting of civilian representatives OF
Germany and the associated powers
at the Spa next week. This plan
marks a new departure in handling
the economic affairs of Germany
in that civilians will be in control
and Germany will be represented.
Germans Garry Favor.
II developed today that at the re-
cent armistice meeting in Treves the
German government voluntarily Of
fered Gen. Pershing the use OF Ger
man passenger ships interned in
German ports. and elsewhere. for
carrying American troops home. But
Edward Hurley said that any action
apart from joint allied action could
not be accepted. This incident is
regarded as showing GermRny's des-
perate efforts TO curry the good will
OF the associated governments. par
ticularly the United States. This was
further illustrated by another Incl
dent at Treves. Hurley said he ex-
tended his arm in a gesture toward
a seat and that one German dele
gate nearly jumped over a table 10
grab and shake his hand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
VEIL SHROUDS
NE.W DEVELOPMENTS

PARIS. Jan. 23.-Ominous ST
lence today hung over the situa-
ton in Portugal, where monarchists
are fighting to restore Manuel to
the throne.
Portuguese officials here declared
that all direct communication with
their country had been severed. The
only advices reached here were
rumors. emanating principally from
Madrid
The wherea bouts OF Manuel were
unknown. A Madrid dispatch yes
terday said he was aboard a steam
ship off Lisbon, awaiting a favor
able opportunity to land
Legation UNIFORMED.
The Portuguese legation was
without information regarding the
insurrection Press dispatches were
eagerly read at the legation. These
messages called attention TO the fac
that several ministers supporting the
monarch'st revolution have the
same names as ministers who served
under Pres't Paes. who was assass
mated They are not believed to be
the same men however
Oficials at the legation expected
the situation 10 be cleared up with
IN % hours. In the meantime Por-
tugars peace delegation continued
IT'S labors. II was believed here that
even though the Portuguese govern
ment should change in form. the
personnel OF that country's peace
commission would remain un-
changed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
SENATE FIGHTS
WAR Of WORDS
OVER HOOVER
Defense of Food AdminiStra-
tohby Hitchcock Draws
~ Attack From Borah.
Bill is Delayed.
BY United Press:

by InlteQ fFe6Ss
WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.-Defense
OF Herbert Hoover against the
charge of plotting 10 aid and pro-
tect American packing interests to-
day plunged the senate into angry
debate on the $1,000 900 famine
fund bill.
Laying before the senate Hoover's
denial of improper collaboration
with the packers. Sen. Hitchcock,
Nebraska. summed up the case in
Hoover's behalf thus:
Hoover. at Pres't Wilson's direc-
ton, did get packers and livestock
producers together to stimulate hog
production.
He did make arrangements with
the allied governments to take pack
ers' products.
AS result of his stimulation cam
paign the packers had practically
been swamped with hogs.
over the objections of some of the
allied governments-nota bly, Great
, Britain-Hoover had stuck and is
sticking by his word TO American hog
raisers and packers, which was that
If they would stimulate production
there would be an European market
for the product
Protecting Small Farmer.
IF Hoover is aiding or protecting
anybody. it is the small livestock
farmer" said Hitchcock He has
done nothing wrong and yet he is be-
| ing stabbed in the back by his
enemies on this floor"
Replying TO Sen. Borah's charge
that packers were enabled to make
inordinate profits because of the sys-
| tenn Hoover built up as food admin
/ istrator, Hitchcock declared the
profits would have been much great
er had Hoover not been in charge.
Does the senator deny the profits
were inordinate ?" asked Borah.
'T repeat" said Hitchcock, an
grily, that they would have been
much higher but for Hoover"
"I deny it." said Borah.
Its true" countered Hitchcock
declaring Hoover will come out win
dicated completely"
Calls Hoover Popular.
! Any member or the senate who
would run again Hoover for presi-
dent would poll much smaller
vote" said Hitchcock.
"I don't deny any senator would
poll a much smaller vote" said
/ Hitchcock.
81 don't deny any senator would be
able TO raise a much smaller cam
paign fund" said Borah.
Borah declared he had never at
tackled HoOver's personal integrity
but the system he built up.
II am not willing to vote $780,
600. 900 to the man who built such
a system" said Borah.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
HOOVER DENIES
AIDING PACKER RS
Food Administrator Replies to
Charges Made in
u. S. Senate.
By United Press :


PARIS, Jan. 23.-Herbert Hoover
today fatty denied the charges made
in the United States senate during
debate on the 100000, 900 food bill
that ne had worked in the interests
OF the American packing industries.
I apparently emerge in a new
light as the friend of the Chicago
packers. said Hoover AT the same
time the mail brings a report from
Swift & Co. blaming the food ad-
ministration for reducing their
profits by $40. 900 during the last
year. I don't imagine the packers
would appreciate a wide circle OF
such friends.
notice also ! committed crime
by holding the October Joint con-
ference OF farmers and representa-
tives Of 80 packers. as well as bring
ing the packers together with repre-
sentatives Of the allied governments
for the purpose Of settling on a price
for exports OF pork that would give
the American farmers a square deal
and a distribution OF orders that
would protect small packers.
We have even tried to secure the
continuance OF these war arrange
ments through the armistice period
and the opening Of other markets,
because the American farmer did his
duty and produced the goods.
If the American farmer and the
small packer now feel that these ar
rangements are wrong il would be
the greatest burden off our shoulders
II we could know it quickly. The
British government is particularly
anxious 10 be relieved from these
arrangements.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
CHINA WILL OFFER NO
WELCOME TO BREWERS
BY United Press /.

By United Press:
CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-China's well
come to brewers and distillers II
they attempt TO rebuild their busi-
ness in the orient will not be a
warm one.
Edward 3. Kan Of the intelli-
gence department here. Chinaman
and a close student of affairs Of his
native land, today declared the
Chinese government authorities un-
doubtedly will prevent any efforts
of the liquor men 70 establish them
selves there.
"Chinamen a. home are not
drinkers. Some enjoy light wines. a
few drink whisky. AS a rule. how
ever. liquor is not found in the
Chinese home" Kan said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
BERLIN LIGHTLESS AND
CARLESS THROUGH STRIKE

By United Press:
BERLIN, Jan. 21.-Berlin
was without street railway
transportation and was practical
ly lightless tonight, as a result OF
a strike of electric power en-
ployes
All street cars were tied up
and many of the big restaurants
were closed. Others were light
ed dimly by gas. The streets were
dark. The government had dis
connected all telephones in the
commercial district.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
START FORMAL INQUIRY
INTO PRISON AFFAIRS
By United Press /:

By United Press:
JACKSON. Mich, Jan. 23.-For-
NAL inquiry into affairs at Jackson
prison was begun here today by a
Joint legislative committee. The gem
eral public was excluded Only ac-
credited newspaper men were per-
mitted 20 attend
Prison officials. prisoners and for
mer inmates as we'll as other in
dividuals. with any knowledge OF
prison conditions. will testify IL is
alleged the affairs Of Jackson pris-
on have not been properly admins
tered and the investigation viii in
clude past regimes as well as the
present
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-23
ny WILLIAM PHILIP sDdMs.


BY United Press
PARIS, Jan. 3-Punishment for
the kaiser and his associates was
formally discussed by the supreme
war council today. The belief pre-
vailed in certain quarters that the
council will adopt some form OF the
program suggested by the American
delegation IN this regard appoint
ment OF special commission 90 in-
vestigate thoroughly the culpability
Of all those responsible for the war.
from the kaiser down. so that none
might escape.
It was expected that the various
forms of punishment 10 be meted out
will be taken up simultaneously. that
nothing may be overlooked In the
way OF affording a warning for fu-
ture potential war makers.
Consider Nations Penalty.
In connection with the discussion
Of responsibility and punishment for
individuals. the penalty for the Ger
man nation was also considered. 10
was now accepted that indemnities
will be limited 20 reparation for
damages. but the huge sum they are
expected 20 amount 10 viii consti-
tute a national penalty. neverthe-
less