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, 1921-08-25

The crowd that participated in the
dedication contained a sprinkling of
men who have witnessed Wyoming
develop from the wild west fiction
days to q modern commonwealth and
probably none so much as they mar
veled that the time should come
when a thousand people and 200 gas
driven vehicles would gather on Two
Gwo-Tee pass.
]. d. Woodruff, who is reputed to
be around 80 but doesn't look or act
Like 1t demonstrated how the Wyo-
ming pioneer keeps abreast of the
times by driving his car from Sho-
shone to the pass, a distance Of some
Ito miles.
George McClelland. who earned
the title of Bear" McClelland, 90
the story goes by fighting off seven
bears in n day, vas smilingly pres
ent.
Concelium G. Burnett, widely
known as Finn" Burnett, an author
tty on Indian lore. entertained the
motor pilgrims with the story Of
.Crowheart Butte when the party, en-
rout to Dubois Saturday, stopped for
lunch at a point on the tableland
across the Big Wind river from the
butte. a. miles from Lander.
The highest praise was expressed
by visitors for the mi in which
the trip was handled. Everything
wal not only planned, but was actu-
ally carried out to the last detail,
evidenced a high ORDER of organizing
ability on the part Of H. b. Barber
Of Lander and President P. C..
Spencer Of the Rocky Mountain
Highway Association. They had the
ABLE and ready assistance Of Mayor
Maxwell and citizens of Lander.
, 1921-08-25
OLD TIME RESIDENT DIES

On Tuesday of this week. August
23. Andrew Nygaard passed away at
his home in this city. death being
due to old age. the deceased being 81
year old at the time Of his death.
Andrew Nygaard fas one of the old
est pioneers in Rawlins and Carbon
County having been a resident here
for the past 35 years. He was a
shoemaker and cobbler by profession
and many a ( he had one OF
the largest and most up-to-date shoe
shops in this part of the country. He
sold out his business here several
years ago and has been retired since
that time, making his home in the
east end of the city and devoting his
time to the al Of his property.
He was an upright, honorable old
gentleman and has many warm
friends among the old times OF the
city, by whom he will be sincerely
missed. He has no Immediate rela-
tives. being a bachelor. but in the
declining years OF his life has been
attended and cared for by his nieces
and nephews, the family Of Andrew
Johnson, being Mrs. Cassinet. Mrs.
Farrar, Mrs. Knight, Miss Nicolena
Johnson and Messrs Norman and
Alvin Johnson.
Funeral services are being held
this afternoon from the Danish Hall,
Mr.. Nygaard being a member Of the
Danish Brotherhood. Services will
be in charge of that order and the
funeral sermon will be preached by
Rev. King. Undertaken McNulty has
charge of the arrangements.
Rawlins friends Of the deceased
extend their sincere sympathy to the
surviving relatives In the death Of
their uncle.
, 1921-08-25
new GAS WELL
Producers and Refiners
Develope one of larg-
est Gas Wells in the
RawlinS Section.
Other Oil News

An Immense gas we'll blowing off
IN the Ferris field early n the week.
reported oil in two other wells in
that end of the field within a few
days following added interest to de-
velopment in the Rawlins section.
AT a reported depth Of 2O1Orfeet the
Producers & Refiners drilled through
the cement on Sec. 30-26-86 and de-
veloped n of the largest gas wells
OF the four 1t has brought in, esti-
mated at from thirty to forty million
cubic feet per day. No accurate
guage could be had as the instrument
on hand only had a capacity of
twenty million feet. Every neces-
sary arrangement for controlling the
gas had been made and as soon as
the drill had penetrated the san a
few feet OF gas was closed in. Pro-
ducers we'll No. 3 on 26-26-s7 drill
ing at 2.311 feet penetrated an oil
sand a few feet and at last report
the we'll was filling with oil and has
promise OF making one Of the hest
wells in hat company.
The Washington Oil & Refining
Co.. drilling on the Eh 1855
penetrated ar oil sand a few days
ago and according to Mr.. Graham of
that company had filled the we'll
with oil for 60 feet. Oil was of good
grade. testing "a gravity. The well
is being driven on as fast as possible
In hopes OF entering the pay sand
soon. Quite a gas pressure has been
developed along with the oil.
The Columbia Oil Company drill
ing with a Rotary on 28-26-S6 has
changed to cable tools at a depth
mr. ahnnf 0nn Pnnf 1o~.f-- -
Supt. Collins a full tower will be
run until the oil sands are reached,
which he estimates at an additional
$50 feet.
The Utah Oil G. Refining Co., drill
ing the Mahoney Dome Syndicate
we'll on Sec. 5-25-87 are making
splendid Roadway since setting the
6A casing and now have a depth Of
2S1O feet. 1t Is estimated that 800
feet additional will bring ftAo the
pay sand. Nearly every company
operating in this territory is watch
ing results in this well as IL person
ally interested. Several attem pts
have been made to drill this difficult
section n it is to be hoped that the
big oil pool will be tapped by the
Utah.
The Bair Oil Company have erect
ed a standard derrick on section g.
$500. its most northerly we'll and
are running full tower. This also is
very difficult ground, several at
tempts having been made to pene-
trate the shales which are standing
at a very sharp angle.
The Federal Operating Association
Of Salt Lake recently replaced its
Star mast with a standard derrick
on section 4-26-90 and now drilling
at 4O5 feet with an oil showing.
, 1921-08-25
JULIUS HANSEN ARRESTED

A news dispatch from Shreveport,
La, states that Julius Hansen was
arrested in that, city a few days since
charged with embezzling $4,000
from a bank at Lewiston. Montana.
In which he "a employed. Hansen
1917, and no trace OF him was found
until he was picked up in Shreve-
port. . "
This young man was a former
Rawlins boy. having been raised in
this city. He was educated in our
public schools, graduating from the
Rawlins High. After graduation he
was employed In a Denver bank for
many years, but owing to III health
he vent to the coast, later accepting
a position in the Lewiston bank,
, 1921-08-25
AUTO GOODS BuRaI.AR1zED

Last night sometime after 10
O'Clock thieves entered the Auto
Goods Co. store by breaking out q
rear window. Twelve cord castings
were stolen and about a dollars
worth of pennies were taken from
the cash register.
A total OF approximately $500
worth Of tires were taken as the
thieves made an excellent selection,
taking only the bent In the stock.
The sheriff's office 10 searching all
roads leading from RaWlins in an
effort to locate the thieves.
, 1921-08-25

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, 1921-08-25
SPECIAL CONCLAvE
VANHOE COMMANDRY

There will be . special conclave
Of Ivanhoe Commandry No. 2 to-
night and next Monday night.
All members are requested to be
present As there will BE- special work
put IN. Meeting promptly at 1880
p. n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
AtCupid'sCa
 By MAY CHRISTIE
CHA Terrifying Dream
Copyright. 1921, by the Mcclure Newspaper
 Syndicate

Mary had a mind that naturally acted quickly.
 Although astounded at Bellairs' news, she soon pulled herself togeth- CT, She wasn't going to let this curl ouS individual notice her chagrin,
 Five thousand dollarsl Her hus- band-Dick Calardin-had really let hlmself in for such a sunni Dick had no business head. And Eve had played upon his Ignorance Consid- eraely more so, then, had Darlington Bellairs.
 Again did Mary read the note" It was dated just over one month ago, and payment was now due. The rate of interest had been enormous. It was a scoundrers proposition--but nothing was to be gained by telling bellairs such plain home-truth.
 He had Dick in his power-until that 5000 was paid
 T understand" said Mary softly, sn othering down her indignation. Miss Rochester-I ought to say now Mrs. Nandaveer-has gone off with out paying back the money that your-your firm-lent her? Isn't that so?"
 Tt is." said Darlington Bellairs. He couldn't help admiring Mary's tortitude. He had happened to dis cover that Dick Calardin had no mo ney to speak of and this bill rleant ruination for the newly welded young couple.
 'Of course, Dick didn't understand what he was signing! You knew
 That isn't my affair. Ask Eve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18

settlement of problems in the Pacific, according to the Kokusai News agency. which quotes. well informed sources"
 Japan, it is asserted. heartily well comes the inclusion of China in the proposed conference, as Chinese and Siberian problems are expected to fern important topics for discussion. and Chinese participation. consent and understanding are essential If any of the decisions reached are to be put into effective operation.
 The conference is regarded as to offer an excellent opportunity for the powers to reach unanimous discus sion of far eastern questions, all though fl is pointed out that histori- cal and other considerations affect ing the various nations may make immediate enforcement of the con ference decisions a matter of some difficulty.
 Japan's Golden Opportunity.
 Many leaders of Japanese thought are expressing the opinion that Ja- pan will have at Washington the golden opportunity of her history 10 make known to the world her desires and reach the understanding with the United States which is regarded a' so vital to Japan's future.
 Despite the reservations contained in Japan's reply to President Hard ings invitation to take part in the conference. the answer is regarded IS a virtual acceptance.
 It is forecasted that when America defines the problems to be taken up at the conference, Japan will pre- pare list of questions which she deems essential for discussion. These. it Is expected. will be roughly grouped under the headings of pop ulation, food and raw materials, the last of which, it is contended, should be freely available to Japan. inclui- ing cootton from the United States and India.
 It is generally held that the ques- tion of Japanese emigration to the American continent and the British dominions must be discussed in con nection with Japans population problem. Japan also is expected to urge the according of most favored nation" treatment. to her products in all countries, and to urge that China should be opened up to the world in- cluding Japan, for residence and business.
 The opinion also is prevalent that, as the limitation of armamenss is world issue, there is no reason a dis cussion of international problems sLould be confined to the far east Several Japanese leaders are quoted as believing there are equally grave possibilities of war in Europe and as favoring that the conference also go into such questions as war indemni- ties, Greco Turkish relations and the Silesian situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18

If you can find her; that's for ner to say"
 l Eve had no intention of paying back this money that she borrowed. You also knew that of course?" 1 Msry's tones were still quiet, but there was a contempt behind them that Bellairs was quick 10 notice l No. he wasn't coming off with flying colors in this matter. I'm a plain business man. he re- marked gruffly. Peoples possible l intentions don't weigh at all with me. l can't let sentiment enter into the affair"
 No of course not" Mary said She 1 put the note into her pocket. Don't worry about not getting your money, MT Belliars. I'll see that you're l lpaid-in full" | She gave him a cool, curt nod and left the room before he could find any further words with which to annoy her
 In the hall she met his aunt. and bade her cheerful good bye
 That's a sweet girl Darlington" 1" remarked that lady after Mary had departed "In way I'm sorry that you didn't marry her. She'd make
 
 You didn't think so once upon a time her nephew answered gruffly. I'You were none too pleasant 10 the girl when she was here" 1 He flung himself from the apart ment, his heart heavy-for he had really cared for Mary-3and he ut l.terly despised himself for his present Slylock like behavior, now that she'd slipped from his grasp.
 As for Mary, that damsel returned 1 imm ediately to Dick
 He's sleeping peacefully the landlady of the Barley Now informed her. Best not go up just now. my dear"
 So Mary entered her own little room downstairs, sat odwn upon the bed and gave herself up Immediately to thought.
 Five thousand dollars! It must he paid.
 One thing sure and certain was that Dick mustn't be worried over the affair.
 His head bothered him too much for he was making quite a slow. | trough sure. recovery.
 Then Mary's face lit up.
 q have it." She said softly. "Its my own-the diamondr l Oh, she'd be glad to part with it. It had always seemed to the young girl as though the diamond had sinister influence about it. Through | it's medium, Dick had been nearly murdered-not once, but twice! I'll go to town tomorrow and sell tho thing" she said And I won't say one single word to Dick about i the matter"
 She felt much better now-more hopeful. It was splendid to be able to stand between her husband and financial bothers!
 Her bedroom was quite dark. and Mary felt tired out She lay down on the bed, and presently dozed off.
 An then she dreamed curious dream
 l It was sunny morning, and she was flying in an aeroplane Up, up into the glorious blue, The motion was delightful, soothing, yet exhil- iarating.
 | Leaning over the side she could see the Barley Now and it's sns. rounding fields and woodlands. How far off the landscape looked trom this enchanting height:
 Oh to fly on like this forever
 Then suddenly-there was euri- ous whirring overhead Mary looked up hastily. There, in another aero- plane, was Julian Yandaveer and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
PICkENs CHOPS Q. K.

Carrollton, July 17.-(speciaL)- The rains of the past two weeks have brought wonderful improvement to the crops of Pickens county, but there are some sections that are still needing rain, where the drouth con tinued for more than eight weeks. If conditions continue favorable this county will harvest one of the largest corn crops in it's history The oat crop harvested a short time since. was one of the greatest in yield and quality ever grown and many of the farmers are making a saving in corn with this crop,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
JAPAN PREDICTS EARLY SOLUTION
 OF TAP QUESTION
Negotiations Progress So Smoothly Issue Will Be Settled Before Disarma-
 ment Conferenc Meets
By Associated Press

Tokio. July 17.-Negotiations be- tween the United States and Japan relative to the status of the Island of Yap have progressed so favorably that 1t Is confidently expressed settlement of that question will have bbeen reached before convening of the conference called by President Harding to discuss armament and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18

above her, and she could see the Cin- with something large and heavy lot king in his hand.
 Crash Crash Bang, The sound of the explosions rang Tn Marys ears as Kismet dropped his bombs. Che could feel her machine staEger sway and half turn over
 Was this death7 Had the ma cEine been struck? The sound of the explosions had been terrible
 But, mol Her aeroplane was gradually fighting itself She was flying onwards once again-and safe!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
FLYING TIME AT
 FORT PAYNE JULY 23

Fort Payne, July 17.-(special)- Merchants and business men of Col linsville have secured the we'll known Reeves flyers for a seriss of exhibition and stunt flying in that town on July 2s.
 One thousand numbered cards will be distributed from the planes and 100 of these cards will be numbered to correspond with numbers in the windows of the merchants, who will distribute prizes to the persons bring ing the correct numbers to their stores. The prizes have a cash value of s100 and the flying exhibition Is being arranged at an expense of sew eral hundred dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
TWO COUPLES MADE HAPPY

Tuscaloosa, July 17.-(Special.)-- Miss Floyd Nichols and J. D. Me Graw. both employees of the Alabama of Clerk Hunnicutt of the probate office last evening and were united in marriage. At the same time a taxi drew mp at Squire J. P. Shel- toms home, marriage license was pre- sented and Miss Ola Hunnicutt and James F. Maharry stood on the porch, the taxi driver obligingly backed his car up and turned a brilliant spot light on the couple and the squire, performed the marriage ceremony in the presence of few friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
HAMPER WITH SWITCH

Greensboro, July 7-(Special.) J. X box car loaded with lumber, was thrown off the track and somewhat smashed up, as the result of three small negro boys tampering with the switch Saturday at noon. These small boys had gone to the station to carry their fathers dinner and idly play ing around while the men were eat ing, observed what is known in local parlance as the house switch" and immediately proceeded to investigate 1t, with the above result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
EXAMINATION AT FORT PAYNE

Fort Payne, July 17.-(special.)- The state teachers examination will be held in Fort Payne July IS to 20, according to J. NJ. Tucker, county superintendent of education. Great numbers of teachers are expected to take the examination, many of whom have been taking courses at sum mer normals and summer schools be- ing conducted at the state colleges during the past six weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
BRANDON TO SPEAK

Fort Payne, July Special )-- Judge w. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa will be the principal speaker at the annual picnic to be held at the home of c. L. Nichols on Sand mountain, near Geraldine, July 21. MT. Nichols has established the custom of giving an annual picnic at h!s place and the attendance hA5 Nlcreased each year until the picnic now enjoys county wide attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
REPRESENTATION AT CAnRo>LToN

Carrollton, July t7.-tSpecial)- The registration books, which have been opened in this county the past 10 days. closed Friday According to the registrars, 153 registered to qual- fly as voters of the county, most of whom were ladies residing in the northwestern sNtion of the county and coming from beats that opposed the bond issue in recent election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
G. W. BURROUGHS BURIED

Tuscaloosa, July 17.-(Special)- The funeral of G. W. Burroughs father of Rev. R. S. Burroughs, oe- cured from the Holt Baptist church Saturday at 10 o'clock. MT. Bur roughs was 70 years of age and his death was caused by a stroke of pa ralysis. He leaves several sons and daughters, viz; Rev. s. E. Burroughs, pastor of the Bolt Baptist church; Mrs. W. H. Winckle, of Vance, Ga.' J. w. Burroughs of Dallas. Tex. Earl Burroughs of Shawnee, Okla; G. K. Burroughs of Paris. Tex. and w. E.. Burroughs of Van Buren, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
Honest Advertising.

THIS IS topic we all hear nowadays because many inclined
 exaggee Yet has any physician told you that claimed remedial properties for Fethes them won't answer ourselves what answer will be-
 That has all the virtues to-day that claimed early days found its increased prominent physicians and that its standard will be maintained
 limitations are be found and only because the that Mr. Fletcher created But not the genuine Castoa that Mr. Fletcher Honestly advertised Honestly before the public Honestly his reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
THREE

That whirring sound again. And see, right overhead. the hostile plansl The sinister Oriental face-Evs smiling - Vandaveer inscrutable-- Mary could glimpse the three dis tinctly.
 Crash, A long pause. Inn crshl again. Another pause. Then. banzl Again Mary's aeroplane staggered. srun around and began to nose-divs to the earth
 She screamed. and woke up trembling. It had been a dream!
 Tomorrow -Mary's Plan. Copyright. 1921. by The Mcclure
 Newspaper Syndicate)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18

Eve accompanied by the Cingalee!
 Julian was the pilot. Eve the pas senger-and Kismet-what was he? Mary could see his evil face quito distinctly. It looked sinister and mockinS.
 Then, temporarily, they disap- peared. Her own machine flew on- wards at terrific speed.
 But Mary was alarmed She knew the other aeroplane was following her!
 On, on! It mustn't reach her,
 There was a whirring sound again She turned her head. Presto The other aeroplane was immediately
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
PLAYING TT sfNGLE-HANDED

scottsboro, July 7.-(Special)E Deputy Sheriff Willis alone and un- aided captured large copper still on the mountain near Stevenson, this county, yesterday. He also arrested Frank Starling and Sam Johnson, charged with operating it. He brought the two men to Scottsboro and placed them in Jail, The still was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
CHANGE TO REFLECT

scottsboro, July 17.-(Special)- John Roach, the 15-year-old boy that was captured at work at still near Bridgeport, this county. has been sent to the reform school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
JUST CURIOSITY

Greensboro, July 17.-(Special)- The young son of Mir. and Mrs Henry Martin drank enough of the contents of bottle he discovered in room just vacated by some renters to burn his mouth and make him very sick. A doctor hastily summoned relieved him before any lasting bad effects were caused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
rAPIEY sTEPHENs DIES

Gadsden, July 17.-(speciai1- Tapley Stephens. prominent ci,lzeh of Duck Springs beat, ana pioneet of Etowah county, died frioay at his home at 6:35 ociock' onlv a few days illness from pneu- monia. He was "A years of age ana his frail body would not witnstaha the ravages of the disease. besioss his wife he leaves two brothers ana two sisters. The funeral was ne,o at the family residence Tn DucA Springs Sunday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
MRS. RODDIN BURIED

Scottsboro, July 17.-(special)- Mrs. J. W. Roddin died at her home near this place Friday. She is sur vived by her husband and four chill dren. The funeral services were con ducted by Rev. Frank Dovers at the Baptist cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
TIMBERLAkE HOME BURNED

Scottsboro, July (Special.)- The pretty home of MT. and Mrs. Claud Timberlake of Stevenson, this county, was totally destroyed by fire last Friday night, together with nearly everything in the house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
NEED AN OPERATOR AT ONCE

Phil Campbell, July l7.-tSpecial.l A great deal of inconvenience has been experienced by telephone users in this section for some little time by peason of the temporary ciosink down of the local exchange station. There are three or four party ines connected with the local board wnlen also connects with long distance. t was stated this morning, however, that an operator would De secureu within a few days