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Evening star., 1922-05-05

sessment and tax rate figures. The
change will have no tendency to cor.
rect inequalities of assessment as be.
tween properties of small and great
value. II unfair determinations are
made in assessing both, properties at
two-thirds OF their value the same dis
examinations will be made in assessing
both at their full talue.
If. on the,other hand. the tax rate is
not thus decreased, the TAX on realty
will be increased in some percentage
up to 80 per cent as the maximum. In
comparison with other typical and
comparable cities Washington's realty
Is already too heavily taxed, and the
suggested increase of, this tax up to
maximum Of so per cent threatens dis.
aster in these days of heavy financial
burdens and high cost of living. es.
pecially to the small property owners
and taxpayers of Washington. paying
from 81 to 500 per year of tax. who
number $4,000.
Thus the change Of standard at its
best will do no good; and at its worst
will do great harm.
2. The proposed increase of the tax
rate on intangibles from mills to 5
mills should be of special interest to
the Senate. The imposition in the Dis
trict of low tax rate on the full
value Of intangibles was first proposed
and pushed to enactment by the Sen.
ate. This is the modern. progressive
and scientific method of taxing in
tangibies. which minimizes perjury and
produces a maximum of revenue with
wide distribution of the tax burden
The first tax rate hastily imposed was
mills. After deliberate consideration
this rate was reduced by Congress
at the instance Of the Senate to 8
mills. 1t is now proposed without any
consideration at all almost to double
this tax rate, increasing it by Sc 2-3
per cent.
In the class of states in which the
District falls in respect to its method
of taxing intangibles the District now
taxes wider range of intangibles
than these states, and If increased
from 3 to mills its tax rate
will also be larger than that of these
states. For example. the Districts in
tangibles tax burden will then be
greater than that of it's, neighbors,
Maryland. Pennsylvania and Della
ware The effect of the increase will
be to invite owners of intangibles to
take them from the District to Mary
land or Pennsylvania or Delaware.
The extent of response to this invita-
ton to depart is uncertain. and one
does not know whether the increase
citrate means an increase or decrease
in the intangibles tax revenue. One
result, however, is certain. The per-
manent residents of the District,
whether large or small taxpayers, who
cannot fly with their intangibles to
Baltimore or Wilmington. and who
cannot evade the new law. will sut-
fer q two-thirds increase Of their in
tangibles tax, an unnecessary, exces-
sive and inequitabie imposition. tend
ing to increase for borrowers the in
terest rate on mortgages.
Heretofore the Senate has taken the
initiative in intangibles tax legislation
and has legislated deliberately,
thoughtfully and intelligently. May it
not now spoil its record.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

Release Of political prisoners might
be easier II 1t did not almost inevitably
imply the release Of q large amount
of propaganda Of one kind or another.
Evening star., 1922-05-05
EDITORIAL DIGEST

the federal government in adopting
an industrial code wages are only
part of the coal dilemma" it says. land
the treason trials point to one Of the
many. issues of justice in which
wages are not concerned"
Evening star., 1922-05-05

While liberty, humanity and justice
have figured prominently in the dis.
cussion of Russian affairs, the old
subject of oil proves to be not without
its importance.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

The person who took a shot at Lenin
some time ago was not one Of the fine
marksmen Of whom Russian soldiery
Is now boasting.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

Mass meetings occasionally demon
strate that wetness of sentiment does
not prevent a man from making dry
speech.
Evening star., 1922-05-05
Checkerboard Time.

We are starting in on another season
of tangled times without the comfort of
lingering illusions that its annoyances
can be successfully abated. Woeful ex-
perience has taught the lesson. There
is no secret about it. So long as the
country's time map looks like a checker
board. getting about will prove a series
of vexatious misadventures, in which
missed trains and baffiing delays will
loom large.
Standard time was a boon, a practical
help in the everyday affairs Of men. Its
that nobody suggests reverting to the
old order, yet a confusion is suffered to
be created which goes far to nullify
those advantages. To tell the truth. 1t
Is a pretty senseless performance, made
all the more inexcusable because ignor-
ance Of consequences cannot be made a
plea in mitigation.
Many things are said in behalf Of day.
light saving. Pros remain pros and
antis lose not their determination. So
the deadlock persists to the general dis
comfort.
For the Individual there is nothing to
do but acquaint himself as well as may
tice, make mis- calculations to the best
Of his ability, trust to luck and grin and
bear his troubles.-Manchester Union
independent republican,.
whiskers compulsory by ordinance at
Sacramento. How can you grow hair
by legislation Omaha World-Herald.
Whatsoever q man soweth probably
won't come up. But gardening is good
exercise anyhow. = Roanoke World
News. -
1. All this yeast folks are eating may
make them healthier, but it does not
make them better bred.-Greenville.
IS. c., Piedmont.
Many girl prides herself on being
literary who does most of ner pencil
welding on her eyebrows.-Southwest
American (Fort Smith, Ark.).
: Visitors to New York are noting that
the new MacMonnies statue, Civic Vir-
tue," has its Back turned to the city
hall.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The nations used to want q big Army
to start 81 war with now they want a
big Army to prevent one.-Dayton
News
Almost any man knows how to write
a. love letter, but few men know when
to write a love letter-Newark Star
Eagle.
II the child Of today is less tied to
apron strings, It may b because fewer
mothers Of today are wearing tdem.-
Boston Herald 4--..-----s-----
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SHOOTING STARS.
By, pHlLANDER JOHNSON.
Monotony.

Monotony.
We hope for peace that's all complete,
And yet, II. men should cease
To strive and argue and compete,
Would we enjoy such peace?
In WEAKNESS must We not sigh,
Resentful Of life's way,
When every day that dawns goes by
Like every other day!
Evening star., 1922-05-05

At present the different factions in
China are more afraid of each other
than they are. Of Japan.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

Sovietism is still insisting that 1t
could give great performance with
the right kind Of financial hacker.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

The Ball rent law in many in
STANCES, instead of deciding questions
satisfactorily. only seemed to make
them harder.
Evening star., 1922-05-05
Exnert Phraseology,

Diplomacy all boldly brings
Its old.time tricks to make us-grieve
And boldly goes on saying things
That few are likely to believe.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

Jud Tunkins says the average opti-
mist tells you not to worry because
he doesn't want to be bothered with
your troubles.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

Almost any man knows how to write
a. love letter, but few men know when
to write a love letter.--Newark Star
Eagle.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

II the child Of today is less tied to-
apron strings, It may be because fewer
mothers Of today are wearing tden.--.,
Boston Herald,
Evening star., 1922-05-05
Sfn,ply as q Favor.

Simply rs . Favor.
"You used to say that one term Of Of
fee would satisfy you."
..It did," replied Senator Sorghum
my first term satisfied me. accept
ed the others simply to avoid disap-
pointing ~ loyal and trustful con-
stituency."
Evening star., 1922-05-05
Prospocts Unrealized.

crimson Gulch has great future. I"
"Yes," replied Cactus Joe. But that
doesn't impress us old settlers much.
It's been a.havin' 1t for the last fifty
years"
Evening star., 1922-05-05

aDe handsomest folks" said Uncle
Eben. "ain' de mos interestin'. Very
few people notices de peacock in de
Zoo. but everybody crowds aroun' de
elephant"
Evening star., 1922-05-05

The nations used to want big Army
to start q war with now they want q
big Army to prevent one.-Dayton
News -
Evening star., 1922-05-05

There is the proposition to inves'
Evening star., 1922-05-05

Many girl iprides herself on being
literary who does most of ner pencil
welding on her eyebrows.-Southwest
American (Fort Smith, Ark.).
Evening star., 1922-05-05

: Visitors to New York are noting that
the new MacMonnies statue, Civic Vir-
tue," has its Back turned to the city
hall-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening star., 1922-05-05

1. All this yeast folks are eating may
make them healthier, but it does not
make them better bred.-Greenville.
s. c.. Piedmont
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05
Prairie's 1910 Test
Looks FdUOrabte

Although casing trouble was en-
countered at 3,04: feet, the Prairie
Wilhoit- Cromwell test in the south
west corner OF the northwest OF the
southeast OF 4-0-1o is said 20 be
looking even more like a we'll than
did the big producer drilled by the
same interests in the next section
west.
In the 4-9-10 test a showing for
about one hundred BARI els was en-
Dcountered at 2,952 to 2,9S4 feet, In
the original well this sand was not
found, except for thin broken for
nation that showed Just ii LITTLE gas.
This body of sand in the see6Sd test
caused caving and other trouble,
and the casing to shut II off was set
at 3,042. This pipe is still giving
trouble.
Joe 1. Cromwell, the geoiogist who
disco yered the structure, IS not GER
tain OF the identity of the sand from
which the production in 5-9-l0 IS
coming. II is too deep. he says, 20
be the formation which is producing
in ll-ll, but It may be the same
sand as the formation below the reg
ular l1-ll sand. which In deep tests
in that territory has been found TO
carry gas. The sand, according to
Mr.. Cromwell, resembles the Bar
tlesyille in It's appearance.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05

Other operations In and around
Wctumka are as follows.
Preferred OH company No. ! in
tho center of the south line OF the
southeast OF the northeast OF IL
80. is drilling at 1900 feet
Daniels ana others No. 1 In the
southwest corner OF tho northwest of
the southwest OF 1922 is shut down
at 1895 feet
Gllcrease No. ] iu the northwest
corner OF the northeast OF 20-9-a
Is drilling at 1000 feet
Frank Tack No. l In the southeast
corner ot the southwest OF 1910
ls undcrreaming six-iuch casing at
$500 feet.
Prairie oil & Gas CO. No. Scott
In the southwest of the northwest
OF the southeast OF i-9-l0 IL fishing
at 3.0GO feet
Newman ana others No. In the
northwest OF the southwest OF tho
southwest OF 2l-0-l0 Is drilling at
2,000 feet.
Malconh No. IN tho northenHt
Of the northwest OF the northeast
Of 2a-g-lu Us fishing Tor casing.
Phillips Petroleum company No.
In the northeast corner ot the
southwest of 21-0.1O is spudding.
Skolly OH company No. 1 IN the
northeast corner of l5-S-ll IS shut
down at $3.50 feet.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05
OIL Market Quotations.
burbank Got Dorm to
} Pig Barrels Daily

Ira tho week ended Wednesday.
the average daily production OF the
Burbank pool took q further drop 20
1919 barrels despite the completion
toward the end OF the period OF
fnree wells, one OF which was the
Gypsy's big producer which started
flowing early Tuesday morning. The
total number OF wells from which
this production came was $40, as
against tho 676 that had been pro-
'iuclng In the three previous weeks
while the shutdown order was in
force. The daily average per well
for the weeH was li0.7S barrels, as
against 1l202 in the preceding sew
tn-day period.
Approximately 90 wells are ex.
rectcd to be drilled IN this week. II
wOs lato Monday evening when word
came from Washington that the
drilling restrictions In the Usage had
been removed. Monday evening. be-
fore many persons knew what was
coming, the GYPSY oil company and
the Philllps-Skelly interests were as
sembling their drilling crews. and in
three or four cases drilling had ac-
tually been started by S o'clock In
the evening.
During the week. covered by the
report the amount OF oil stored in the
field increased from IS56,974 bar
rcls TO 1.e0S 507 barrels. That the
tank builders were able to gain
somewhat on production during the
last days the shutdown Is indicated
by the fact that available storage
during the period increased from
1868 barrels 10 299,7l4 barrels.
This available room Is divided about
equally between Sinclair, Phillips.
Skelly, Gypsy and CoSden.
The Gypsy interests, Philllps-
Skelly and Sinclair all have tank con
struction programs under way. They
are rushing this work with all pos
sible speed in anticipation OF the
flood OF flush oil which they feel
sure will come with the completion
Of the wells now on top of the sand.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05
&. Il. Peters Home From
the East

G. r. Peters prominent oil opera
tor, returned home Yesterday morn
Ing from New York, where he has
been looking after business interests
the past two weeks. Everything
and everybody IL up in the air In the
east as well as here because Of the
election" said MIR. Peters yes,er-
day Regardless OF what sort Of
office one enters; oil. law or busi-
ness: the sole topic OF conversation
Is politics
Business conditions throughout
the couury undoubtedly will settle
down Immediately after the elct-
tion, and regardless of how the
election goes, II is the concensus OF
opinion among business executives
that we are going to enjoy the great
est era of prosperity since the war.
while on this last trip east. I
heard moro fine, complimentary
things about Tulsa than / ever have
before" said MIR. Peters. u met "a
great number OF eastern people who
have visited here recently, and in
particular, several that had attended
the Southwestern Business congress.
Without exception they were giving
glowing reports OF the city Of Tulsa,
and telling the world about u.
"The first thing 1 heard when !
got home this morning was my
business associate. Mr.. Wrightsman,
trying to get n suite OF 10 offices.
He is moving his concern, the
Wrlghtsman Petroleum corporation,
to the seventh floor OF the new
Wright building, while / am moving
my own office force around more
comforta bly,, and will occupy his
former offices as well as my own.
THE finest music 10 my own
ears" said Mr.. Peters, who Is one
of Tulsa's greatest civic boosters,
"is the sound OF the riveters on the
new business buildings now under
construction In every part of the
city. Tulsa's downtown district is
deafened some days by the hammer
ing, saving and riyetlng going on,
but ! Ike II. one does not hear IL
In the eastern cities. at least to any
extent; and Il is this citys surest
and most obvious sign Of growth and
continued prosperity"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05

ter oil company in the southwest
corner Of tho southeast Of the north
cost OF b-9.l0 is a location, The
! Prairie oil 4 Gas Co. Ne. l I'm the
southeast corner OF the northwest OF
| 5-9-l0 Is building rig. The Pure
! OH company No. IN the northeast
corner OF the southwest OF 69-lO
has a rig on the ground. No. 2 IN
the southeast corner OF the northeast
OF the southwest of 6-g-l0 has rig
iup. The Prairie oil n Gas CO. No.
l In the northeast corner OF the
southeast OF the southwest or 5-9-l 10
has rig up. The lndc pendent oil n
| Gas Co. No. In the northwest cor.
ner OF the southeast ut S-9.l0 Ia
building rig. No. in the northeast
corner OF the northwest OF the
northeast OF S-o.1O IL a location.
Many visitors have seen the we'll
In tho last few days and the hotels
and private residences At Wetumka
have been crowded all week with
lease buyers and brokers
Citl2cne of Wetumka have been
busy making general Improvements
In the city ana are making every ot.
fort to find business locations for
the many supply houses ana lum-
her yards that are uoving ia. Dur
| ing this week the Welectka Lumber
company, Tulsa Rig and Reel, The
| southern Lumber company and sew
eral supply companies have secured
sites. The Southern Lumber COM
pnny has already shlpped In SOW
eral carloads OF rig material ana IL
nov open for business The Okla
homa Tool and supply company has
/ leased a site and has shipped In
a carload OF rig irons and other sup
plies
Many Of the large OF companies
Of the Continent field have sent
| their representati 20 Wotumka,
while there iH no doubt that the
next week or 80 will see many more.
Wctumka Goes To Bat"
To the city Of Wctumka goes tho
honor Of being guest OF tho first oil
well In Hughes county and there is
great deal OF rivalry among tho
surrounding towns within radius
OF 20 miles trying To claim what
Wetumka feels rightly belongs tc
that little city. Tho public spirited
citlzens have already made donations
TO make Improvements TO the Sity
They have built an excellent road
TO the field north OF the city and
have also repaired other roads lead-
ing from the city In various direc-
tions. At present they are building
a new high school building, which
will rival any in that part ot the
country. II has its own electric
light plant. gas and city water, to-
gether with sewerage and is In all
respects modern, up-to-date, busy
little city.
within the coming month many
new wells will be put down within
n few miles of this thriving little
city, whore cotton was once King
but which has now been dethroncd
and in it's place has come the king
OF the universe oil.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05
Amerada Gets Big We'll in
TOnkdlcd Field

Amerada Petroleum corporation
has added an excellent well TO the
list OF Tonkawa competitions, It's wen
in the northwest corner Of the north
east OF l5-24-lw making 1850 bar
reis daily. The sand was encountered
az 2,G20 feet and the total depth Is
1880 feet.
Comar's No. Blubaugh in the
northwest corner of the southwest OF
z-2i-lw now is doing 450 barrels IN
sand that Is found In some parts OF
the field above the 2.l00-foot, or up
per Hoover. formation.
The Pennok Oil company Is near
The sand in the southwest corner or
the southeast Of 34-25-lw, which is
offset by producers owned by Nc
Saskey and Wentz, Comar and the
Blackwell oil & Gas Co. Pennok has
well $40 feet west of the southeast
corner OF thessame quarter In which
the cement is now setting prepare :
very TO drilling in with standard
tools This company will have two
eompletions coming very close to-
gether in the near future, Both are
expected TO be excellent producers
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05
Oklahoma Bonus Bill Not
hdOrsed by Legion

A significant fact in connection
with the s50,000,000 state soldier
bonus bill 10 be voted on at the cleo
ton Tuesday is that 1t has not been
indorsed bl the American Legion.
Not only that, but 1t Is asserted that
the real purpose of having the bill
drawn was TO prevent the soldiers OF
the state from obtaining bonus
rather than an honest effort TO re-
ward them. Its author Is said to have
written the constitutional amend
ment with the idea in mind that st
never would be adopted because OF
its discrimination against the oil In
dustry, public service corporations
and banks. Tho bill provides that the
proposed s50,000,000 bond issue be
retired by an annual tax of ] per
cent on the gross profits OF these
various industries and institutions.
1t Ia not necessary here TO review
the steps that led up TO tho prepar-
alton OF the proposed amendment
by a man who Is said 10 have been
compelled to resign from n certain
political organization because OF his
ntterances against war veterans ana
the legion.
American Legion leaders are cred
tied with the assertion that at least
half OF the 10000 oklahoma mem
bers OF the legion will vote against
this measure. which will impose an
altogether unfair burden on a frac-
tion OF the business done in the
state. These legion leaders. believe
that the veterans who really desire
a, bonus will vote against the present
measure because II is not bill tnat
viii place a proportionate share OF
the burden on all taxpayers in the
state.
II is stated that the oil men OF the
state may vote against the measure,
even though they do favor bonus,
firm in the belief that this bill does
not represent the desires or needs
Of any substantial part OF the veter-
ans themselves. Veterans who are
employed in the oil industry or oth-
er industries that would be hit by
the bill win vote against 1t because
they realize that its passage would
mean curtailed prosperity for their
employers, with perhaps resultant
necessity for curtailment OF ex-
penses.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05

sand from s,ioo to S.223 feet. and is
making 40 barrels
Payne County.
Pure Oh company No. l Mohius
In the northwest corner of tho
northeast Of the northwest OF i-tgt6.
In making 90 barrels I'm the sand
from 3,2l3 TO 8.2G3 feet after an So
squart shot.
Turkey Mountain District.
Tidal Ou company No. Hard
ridgo IN the southwest corner ot the
northwest Of tho northeast of l2-ls
IL. ia making 30 barrels IN the sand
from zoos to 2.olU feet
Flcshor Petroleum company No.
~ Tiger iu tho northwest corner oi
the southeast VI l2.lS-lG, iq making
100 barrels Ia the sand from 1000
to . zoos fcct.
Rccdy, Berry and Goldman on
the KlzEy Beef allotment In the
northeast of tho northeast ot P-lS-
l2. drilled into water at 2,297 feet
and win be plugged.
Glenn rooi.
Gypsy oil company No. I Bcrry
hin In the northeast corner uf the
southwest OF g.l7.l3. Is making five
barrels iu the sand from 1919 TO
500 fopt This we'll was drilled TO
a depth of 1886 feet ana plugged
back.
Gypsy OIL company NO 81 Me.
Targsrt iu tho southwest corner ot
the northeast OF g.l7-l2 ia making
five barrels iu the 1920 TO i,6OO foot
sand
Mounds District
patafiue OH company No. I
O'Lcary in the southWCst corner ut
the northeast OF 23.t6-il, after an
SO.qu1rt shot is making 20 barrels
In the sand from 2,3J5 TO 2,1ia fCot
Tulsa County.
W $ Anthony No. @ Sandcrsou
IN the center of the east line NJ the
northwest of the northwest OF . 10
13. IL making 3.Oo0 900 feet of raH
iu the sand from 1895 20 i,7So feet
Leonard Petroleum company No.
I Grant In the eouthweet corner of
19.1G-l3 is good for G.o0o,o0o tcct
OF gas ia the sand from 1850 to
,i7b fcot.
Tiger Flats District
Eagle pitchci 40. Holmes In
tho southwest corner Of the north
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-05
Dry and abandoned

Westerly oil company No.
stocker in the northeast corner OF
the southeast OF 33-20-6, dry and
abandoned.
Barton and Holmes No. Perry
man in the southeast corner OF the
northwest Of 10-l9-l0, abandoned at
2,70l feet.
u. p. Robinson No. 3 Myers in the
southwest corner of the northwest
OF the northwest of 20-lS-lO, aoah-
doned at 2,540 feet.
Bartless and associates No. i
Smith in the northeast corner OF the
northwest of l6-1s-9, abandoned at
$3.50 feet.
Winemiler and associates No. 2
Mccoy IN the northwest corner OF
the southwest of the northwest or
1s-l6-13, abandoned at 2,3l0 feet,
Mlnnehoma No. / Thompson in the
southeast corner OF the northeast OF
the southwest OF 6-l5-ll, which was
an old well drilled deeper, was dry
and abandoned at 3,027 feet. Hole
%. Calvln's No. 2 Friday in the
southwest corner of the southeast OF
the southwest OF 29-lS-ll, dry and
abandoned at 3.405 feet.
Kingwood oil company NO
Town Lot In the center of the west
line OF the southeast OF the north
west OF 17-f2-l3. which was an old
well drilled deeper. dry and aban-
doned at 2,42t feet.
Wilcox No. Lewis In the south
east corner of the northeast or "a
1868, abandoned at S,iS0 feet. Hole
fun OF water.
Sartain brothers No. Miller In the
northwest corner of the southwest OF