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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03
disc of recklessness and entrava-

disc of recklessness and entrava-
gance in which we seem to be living,
and get back again to our old habits
of industry and thrift, we shall have
wonderful times if this country
for many years to come. If,
however, we are to continue to spend
money faster than we earn it, to
work shiftlessly and carelessly and
seize upon every occasion for idle
ness, we Nall get into disorderly
habits and fall back in the race for
industrial supremacy. We have a
running start on the other nations
of the world, but if we are to lag
by the way and idle our time, we
shall soon be outstripped. If we
don't go about our business and at
tend to it as a people we shall soon
find that the cunning German has
supplanted US in the business marts
of the world and that we have
thrown away the chance of a ma
tion's lifetime in building up the
prosperity of our people.
"I sincerely welcome you as a part
of the great civic organization of
Pennsylvania and am happy in the
assurance that you stand for the
State and will help in the realiza-
ton Of those things which Pennsyl-
vania is ambitious to attain
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03

come here to help us in the develop
ment of our land-we welcome them
and encourage them to become citi-
zens and to help us with our prob
lens. When they become citizens
they may have their influence in
shaping and determining the poll
cies of this nation, but if they will
not become citizens or are hostile
to our institutions and desire to de-
stroy the Republic, we should not
keep them here but should send
them back to the land whence they
came or to some other place in the
world where conditions may suit
them better. Surely there is suffi-
cient variety in the forms of gov
ernment in the world now to enable
every restless spirit to find, some
where, a state which will suit him.
We must be very careful in the kind
of people whom We admit to this
country as sojourners and take ex-
trene care in increasing our citi-
zenship that our Americanism may
not be overwhelmed by those who
are not in sympathy with our insti-
tutions.
ION the other hand, our national
government, our state government,
and our community organizations
must do their part in remedying
abuses and bringing about better
conditions There are lots OF things
to be done in this State, although
Pennsylvania is one of the most en-
lightened states uon the face of
the earth. We must encourage the
man who is am bilious along right
lines to rise to the realization of
his ambitions; we must have better
surroundings for him in his COM
munity, better houses to live in, bet
ter schools for his children and bet
ter protection for his rights. The
State may do much in this direction
and we are going ahead with these
problems as fast as we can, but
public sentiment will do much more,
and especially public sentiment
when directed by strong, patriotic,
militant Americanism such as Is typi-
fed by such influence as you boys
you defenders of Americanism-may
WELD individually and through your
organization.
Have Running Start
'Tf we in this country will just
,ome down out of the fools para
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03
SPROUL LAUDS
LEGION'S SPIRIT
OF AMERICANISM
Believes 1t Is Destined to Play
Big Part in Affairs
of Nation
Governor Sprouts Words

In his address to the members of
the American Legion cantonment,
Governor Sproul said in part:
IT am proud to have the oppor-
tunity of joining in this important
occasion. When call to mind the
part which 1 feel sure that the
American Legion will play in the
affairs of the nation and the affairs
of the world in the next half CEN
tury, I cannot but regard this first
ca2tonment of the organization in
Pennsylvania as a great historic
event and one which will distinguish
all of those who have participated
in it.
zone of the things which I have
hoped would come out of the war
is a union of spirit among our
younger Americans, those who will
play the main part in shaping the
policies and progress of the nation
during the coming decades. The or
ganization of this Legion is a long
step toward bringing about that
union, and the good that you can
do for your country and for man.
kind by following your ideals as to
American policies and American
progress is beyond my adequate ex-
preston.
when one thinks of what an in
fiuence the Grand Army of the Re-
public has been in the more than
fifty years since the veterans of the
Union Army founded that organi-
zation one may get some impression
of what your and your organization
are to mean to the country during
the next half century. 1t is, indeed,
fortunate that a new union of Amer
leans, real Americans, Americans
who are ready and anxious to sacri-
fiee their all upon the altar of their
country's devotion, is coming into
being right now because, my friends,
we have great need of militant
union of American souls and Amer
lean spirit to-day.
ITO those of us now in author
ity and whose only ambition is to ad-
minister the duties of the places
which we hold in accordance with
our sworn pledge to defend and up
hold the constitution and institu-
tions of our government, it is a great
comfort. mighty encouragement
to know that an organization like
this, with the principles for which
you have declared, is in existence in
this State and nation. You will have
advantage over the Grand Army of
the Republic in that while that
splendid organization has repre-
sented the soldiers of only a portion
of the country. you will represent
the defenders of all of the States
and your activities and influence will
be nationwide.
Post Offers Services
One of the touching things which
has come to me during the past few
weeks has been the effort of the frail
remnant of one Of the great posts
of the veterans of the Civil War to
place at the disposal of my admins
tration, themselves and their re-
sources in the preservation of law
and order in the Commonwealth.
These splendid old fellows, every
man of them now must be past the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03

allotted span of life, still have the
spirit and the desire to render serv-
ice to their country in time of crisis.
Alongside of this there came numer-
Gus similar communications from
posts of the American Legion, and I
can tell you it made me feel good
and it gave me confidence and cour-
age to go about the things which l
knew had to be done to meet con-
ditions which threaten the peace
and good order of the State.
Points to Politics
''I am glad, indeed, to see that a
motto of the American Legion is
Policies and not politics. I take it
that the meaning of this is that you
or your organization will, at no time,
be partisan but will always be for
those policies which you, as true
hearted and red-blooded American
citizens, believe are for the best in
terests of the country. But in fol-
lowing out your policies you must, as
individuals take a hand in the poll
tics of your localities, of the State
and of the nation. I have been
preaching during all my public life
that our young people should take
more active interest in their poll
tics, in the selection of those who
are to represent them in public Of
fees and in the determination of the
policies which are to govern the de-
velopment of our communities. our
Comm monwealth and our country. /
hope, as individuals you will all get
into politics. American politics, but
that you will keep your organization
as you have started it, free from any
partisan slant or political bias.
Too Tolerant to Enemies
Zone of the things which we have
to do in this country is to separate
the Americans from those who are
not Americans or do not wish to be-
come Am mericans. We have been too
tolerant here, of those who are enc
mics of our country and of our in
stitutions. In our easy going way
we have allowed colonies of traitors
to exist in our land. We have cod
died nests of vipers who would bite
the breast that feeds them and who,
at every opportunity, seek to inject
the poison of anarchy and destruc-
tion into our national body. We have
every consideration for those who
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03
Name Cashier For New
CampbeIlstown Bank

Campbellstown, Pa, Oct. 8. =
Deputy Sheriff Harry P. Strupp. of
Lebanon. has been elected cashier of
the newly organized State bank at
this place. The announcement was
made to-day by directors who were
elected at the meeting of stockhold-
ers on Friday night last
1t was stated, but not confirmed,
that Ethan Kreider, a son of the
Rev: H. K. Kreider, of Campbell
town, will be the teller. For the
present, it is likely that the two en-
ployes will be sufficient to conduct
the affairs of the institution.
1t was stated that the bank may be
opened for business by October is.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03
FAREWELL FOR DAUGHTER

Liverpool, Pa, Oct. 3.-A fare
we'll party was rendered Miss Caro-
line Mitchell by her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. H. o. Mitchell, at their
home on North Front street prior
to her departure FOR Combs Con-
servatory of Music in Philadelphia,
where Miss Mitchell is pursuing a
course in piano and vocal music.
Covers were laid for 20 and gam es,
dancing and refreshments were
greatly enjoyed by the guests.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03
BIRTHS IN LIVERPOOL

Liverpool, Pa, Oct. S.-Chief of
Police apd Mrs. Thomas Ulsh an
nounce the birth of a daughter, Sep
tember 80. Mrs. Ulsh was Miss
Merle Shuler, who was prominent
in social circles of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. K. Brink an
nounce the birth of a daughter on
Friday, September. 26. Mrs. Brink
prior to her marriage was Miss E.
Albright.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03
Cardinal Mercier
Welcomed to Yale

New Haven. Conn.,. Oct. 3.-Car-
dinal Mercier was welcomed to Yale
University yesterday, the reception
following his arrival from Hartford.
where he had received the degree
of doctor of laws from Trinity Col
lege.
On the way from Hartford the Bel
gian primate and his party stopped
at Wesleyan University in Middle
town, where the degree of doctor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03
ATTEND ANNIVERSARY

Liverpool, Pa, Oct. S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Kerstetter and daughter,
Grace, Liverpool stationmaster, mo-
tored to Colburn this week to at
tend the fiftieth anniversary OF Mr..
Kerstetter's parents. The reunion
was held in the Narrows at Crystal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-03

Of laws was conferred on the CHURCH.
man.
Cardinal Mercier was greeted at
Yale University by DR.. A. T. Hadiey,
president DR.. Hadley addressed the
visitor as a victorious champion OF
the faith which looks through
DEATH"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
Probable Result of
Burkburnett Field
OverprOductiOn

Tulsa, Okla. Beginning at Brad
ford, Pa, in 1878; in Ohio in 1888: at
Spindletop. Texas, in 1901; in Kan
sas in 1902-1906: at Glenn pool at
Nowata. at Gushing. at Okmulgee,
at Healdton, in Oklahoma, in 1867,
1868, 1918, 1924 and in 1914-17,
there are manv precedents by to ar
rive at deductions as to the outcome
of the trouble at Burkburnett. Texas
There was over-production in all of
those fields. The disputes between
contending producers and pipe lines
were taken to state and federal Off
Gals for relief and regulation. In
some cases wells were shut in and all
work suspended for months and par
tally for years. Oklahoma and Kan
sas troubles were quite similar to the
present Burkburnett trouble. 1t is
easy now to study the results that
followed he action taken. Petroleum
history is chronological yuniform and
unfolds as film passes before the
movie patron.
The first over production event
found all the participants wholly in
experiencer in meeting the conditions,
no one having precedent to guide in
forming an opinion as to what COVER
s0ant officials could do in the way of
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
Would Regulate
Promotion of
Oil Companies

At the open forum of the Oil In
vestors association Of Wichita Falls
held last week the members authori-
zed President F. G.. Swanson to ,ad-
dress letters to members of, the; Texas
legislature calling their attention to
the need of new laws safeguarding
the interests of oil investors and
providing certain requirements before
promoters are permitted to sell
stock. Suggestions contained in the
letter follow:
"1st-Regulations governing off
set wells and limiting reckless waste
of labor and material, and commits
sions to agents and promoters by
companies put over on drilling
Sites with small prospects of return
of investments due to lack of pro
tection.'
2nd-Compulsory accounting by
promoters or organizers Of oil COM
panies for funds collected from the
public.
"3rd-Specific defining of fraud
in the oil game as including collec-
ting of funds from public and ex-
pending without accounting and re-
ports to those from whom solicited.
4th-Compulsory filing in all coun-
ties in the state where business is
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03

transacted of outline of proposition
offered for sale to include sworn
statement of acreage, location, CAPT
talization, drilling requirement and
provisions to meet and names and adj
dresses of officers; or that not less
than given per cent of proceeds from
stock sales are to be used for COM
pany purchases.
ut is suggested that laws compell-
ing reasonable open diplomacy and
making failure to conform a violation
to risk Of civil and criminal liability
are comparatively easily enforced as
compared with hampering and comp
lex preliminary requirements by no
means effective without large appro-
priations for accounting and investi-
eating forces, and which add to diff
ficulties of development without COM
mensurate protection to the public.
Your comment or suggestions as
to how this association or any extra
legal organization may aid in promot-
ing and enforcing honest dealing and
honest publicity in the oil industry
is requested and will be appreciated
Cooperation has been assured by
various state officials and individuals
throughout the United States It ap-
pears to be the general belief that an
educational campaign is essential to
secure best results from any legisla-
tion."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03

bringing relief. Each recurring over
production period found greater
number of contenders who had had
experience and could foresee the out
come, but in each field as oil develop
mnt extended wst the number of pro-
ducers who We're indulging in their
first fight increased and added to the
comedy and tragedy.
There has ever been. in these over
production, troubles, the element of
individual troubles the element of
individual desire to profit pecuniarily
and the inseparable one of winning
as mere matter of pride and con-
tention. Human impulse, when ac-
companied by possible pecuniary gain
is difficult to handle-cannot be
handled-in an impersonal manner;
and when the personal equation be-
comes militant there is the devil to
pay.
Experienced oil operators are hui
mon and have personal notions just as
inexperienced ones have, but the pc
cuniary loss attending the unrestrain-
ed desire to win out generally tenn
pers and holds within reasonable
bounds. The surest think known is
that, as men gain age and experience
they favor conservative action and
are less radical. 1t is the observation
of the writer that new men in the
oil business who have helped to Sc
cure radical legislation, after they
have had experience and are affected
by the laws and regulations they
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03

helped put over, admit that they
were mistaken.
w. H. Gray, of Tulsa, who suggest
ed certain regulations to the Texas
railroad commission in an interview
admits that the proposed action at
Burkburnett appears too restrictive.
When it is all over nine-tenths of the
men who are working for radical
regulations will admit some degree of
disappointment.
Physical and immutable conditions
are the final arbiters when over
production of oil embarrasses pro-
ducers and pipe lines, and nature
will solve the Burkburnett problem
before the railroad commission be-
comes familiar with the idiosyncras-
les of petroleum and producers.-By
H. l.. Wood in National Petroleum
News
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
$500 Barrel Well
Just Completed
at Burkburnett

Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 3.-The
Texas Producers and Refiners COM
pany has just completed a $500
barrel well in block rs, Burkburnett.
This gives the company daily out
put of about 5000 barrels, more than
enough to supply the company's re-
finery which d nearing completion.
The company's refinery at Fort
Worth will be ready to run oil some
time in August probably about the
18th, according to late reports. The
plant will have a daily capacity Of
1000 barrels. It is being erected on
a site adjoining the big plant of the
Pierce Oil corporation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
Cost of Living in u
Canada Goes Hls'

ALL OIL EDN $1,000 -
Fix gasoline prices ---- lesion
The corporation co mn natter
Oklahoma will take up the aonsups
retail price of gasoline 70 % eV atan
about October first, and inc TN t he ii
general viii likely ask that ,a{,a ans 4
be fixed at 20 cents a before
This question has been .o us' ssr.l
corporation commission tor {',l the , i
years, and was delayeut 1vv.-Hous
conditions until receh'is'
Oil Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
Girls Catches Rather.

New York,-Miss Gladys Ditmars,
daughter of Curator Raymond l Dit
mars of the Bronx zoo, captured a
six-foot RATHER in South Carolina,
where party was gathering spci-
mems for the zoo. She made catch
single-handed. She was alone in a
cabin and heard the rattle outside.
Hurrying out back door, she rugged
up trap by means of the provision
box and rope, planted her lapdog
near by sa bait and lured the snake
inside,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
OPPORTUNITY.

The oil fields offer the s.,n lasih a anil
for a man with only a i' fortune :
dollars to accumulate a : fV the var
of the natural resources o. a+ l 81
The coal, timber, ore ana "a 1 which y
natural resources OUT - have
people have become rich
been bought up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
TOAD WITHOUT MOUTH.

London.-W While workinf in the
Nethersel Gallery, Burton, a minor
named Sam Webster broke into a
pocket and a live toad came boiling
out. The creature is three inches
long and a dirty brown color and
without mouth. It's eyes were
open, but it was obicious that it could
not see. The pocket was 600 feet
below the surface. The Toad has been
sent to Birmingham university.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
ANOTHER BIG PRODUCE

caddo. BY far the b big &C. So
that has been brought ~ aon mt Is
eastern part of Stephens coI'S s. &
Mid-Kansas Oil company'ss + tro n ,
No. 2, variously estlmaseu
to 5000 barrels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03

Any hook in the house IL price.
Rosenbergs. 7-22-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
Fullv Paid NOn-ASSessahlo
ADVISORY BOARD

Guy J. Price, Jr., Asst Cashier F. M Nationo, y
Dr. B. O. Mclean, Caldwell Texas. Daak
w. E. Elliott, President Fort Worth Overland coa..
E. S. Royal, Supreme President United Benevolent
citation. SsO
c. D. Virgins, Street Commissioner, Fort Worth
Geo. D. Doughty, Capitalist, Post City, Texas @
O. c. French, Oil Operator, Fort WORTH Texas
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03

THE TEXO1EO
Authorized Capital 81, 100000 SHARES $1oo EACH Fu
OFFICERS ofh Main Office:
! cF re md G Manager
i
Il Ih"VMN"@%""@""s ANY akr
! not ~arm mmvn experience - =,
s% s ss% eliminated ao . %%%% Our Holdings
i 0 ning atsea Ecra entirely
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smtwo close 10 nd
ss ~ asn ~ m% %a %@ c 1pm County, just west the big
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The TEXOLEUM
STRIPPING BUILDING
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03
OFFICERS of the TEXOLEUM co

George Fox, President and General Manager
B. E. Wood, Vice-President and Field Manager.
Roy NJ Fox Secretary-Treasurer.
Harry NJ. Myers, Counsellor
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-03

corded in the deed records of Tarrant County, Texas =
capitalized at 81 600 900, ST 90 each This stock
offered to public who want to share in the profits Of
servative honest company organization which has @
itself to make promises that it cannot fulfill The of
of the company all we'll known Fort Worth business m
Those who join with them in THE TEXOLEUM COMPANY. p
offered the opportunity to share and share alike in every m
made in any manner form. The officers pledge business
like and honest effort maximum results comrw
stockholders Acting under it's declaration of trust the Object
of THE TEXOLEUM COMPANY is to buy, sell exchau
oil and gas leases lands and royates prospect for
gases and other minerals either by contract purchase
proper adequate machinery for operation of same pipe
lines tanks and pumping plants, and provide all necessary
property and equipment the proper development Of oil and
gas and provide the transportation refining and market
ing of same do such other things nden
the oil and gas business
The company makes promise of what the dividends
be- It only call attention to the profits made in Texas
it's desirabiy for investment and the comparative shone
of time which profitable returns made Under the
trust which this company operates shareholders share
profit of the company yet not liable for assessments
At first all production will go to dividends and proceeds
from the sale will be used for drilling additional wells
later we may part of the production for development
poses intention to at time set aside less than
SO per production for dividends Dividends will be PAID
only stock sold and paid for.
winning chance of lifetime for you If you take a
vantage of it, you could and the big gushers filling
tank after tank with the black liquid gold and the drills pound
ing away every direction from leases would send
every dollar you could rake and and gather together M
your share of waiting fortune in THE TEXOLEUM GUM
PANY. Mail the coupon at once with your remittance
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-06-19
A Rock Rartx.

Mrs. J. :. Gray was hostess to sew
eral of her friends last Friday after
noon, when she entertained with Il
pleasurable party complimentary to
Mrs. James Farrin. Of Chicago.
The afternoon was delightfully."- ell
joyed, games of progressive rock being
played. The ability OF the players was
80 even that it was found, when the
games had been concluded. that Mrs.
Bell and Mrs. Purcell had tied for the
honor Of winning the most games
They cut for the prize. and when Mrs
Purcell was successful she was pre-
scented with d box of stationery. Mrs.
Farrin won the guest prize and was
given box of rock cards. Refresh
mentS Of fruit cocktails. served in
beet cups. lettuce with mayonnaise
dressing. crackers. Strawberries d
cream, topped off with caramel cake,
We're served.
Those enjoying Mrs. Gray's hospital
ity were Mesdames Webb Martin. Il. j.
Purcell, Emmett Wyche, &. c. Lyon,
Julia MARYLAND (of Shreveport. Hin
kle Stroud, X. l.. Arnold, Milton Kidd,
w. +. Bell, ]. NJ. Farrin, and Misses
Mary Gilmer, Mary Pickett and Dina
SherbOrne.