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The Kevin courier. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1922, 1922-05-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POTLATCH OIL AND REFINING
COMPANY
COMPANY

a. CORPORATION, incorporated under
the laws of the State of Montana
the coming greatest oil producing
state in the union.
This corporation has a capitalza-
ton of $3.50, 100000 divided into
100000 shares of the par value of
Is1.OO per share with it's stock nom
~assessable.
Every share of this stock sold will
be sold for not less than par value
and you are offered the chance to
get in absolutely at the start of this
company on an equal basis with
every shareholder in the company.
This company is closely affiliated
with the Tr y-Sweet Grass Oil Syn
dictate, who are now daily getting
closer to the producing sands, (now
drilling at the depth of over 1900
feet) in this great field and u COM
pany owns, as you will note from the
map, 800 acres adjoining this well
which in itself may be worth many
times the capitalization of our COM
The Troy-Sweet Grass we'll is a real
bowling giant, throwing off its vast
volume Of wet gas, estimated at 81
100000 cubic feet every twenty-four
hours, and the greatest interest in
the field is now conferred around this
we'll which is located on top-struc-
ture as is most of acreage.
The stock of the T~roy-Sweet GrassI
Oil Syndicate (offered by the same|
men as the Potlatch Oil and Refin-|
ing Company. was greatly over subj
scribed and we are now giving thosel
who did not get in, a chance to getl
in with us in this company, which
we want to make the biggest inde-
pendent company in this field.
That we have a big oil field here
the forsaken gumbo and shale
beds Of this old oceon bottom in Toole
is no longer a doubt but al
since the Campbell well, Set-
on the west flank Of our struct-
Ire, came in March IA, at a. depth oil
l771 feet a good producer, and it has
emphatically predicted that
his has all possibilities of being the
wonder Of oildom and hund-
eds Of scouts representing all of thel
zig companies are now flockingl
lere to try and get in.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
OIL MEN DISCUSS
STANDARDIZATION
OF DRILLING PLAN

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Dec. 7-Standardi-
zation. simplification and improvement
OF oil drilling methods and equipment
were discussed today M the session Of
the American Oil Institute.
"Cementing Oil Wells" and What *
Good Gasoline" were among the prin-
cipal topics discussed az the group
meetings. These meetings were atten-
ded 10y men prominent in all branches
Of the oil industry in all parts Of the
country, and included government eX-
perts.
The oil industry must StnndardZe AMI
simplify methods 70 keep race with other
inieralicd. comparative industries. ac-
cor,ling 70 speakers ~ the convention
nf the American Petroleum Institute.
4. II. Strin. chief engineer of the
Texas Company. suggested that only two
sizes of drilling equipment light and
heavy be used !. T. lcar Pew. vice
president ~ the sun Company. empha
sized the deSrahilitv of uniformity in
oil well castings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
MAY DEVELOP
OIL FIELD IN
TAMAULIPAS
Proposition of Developing
Chapeno District South Of
Matamoros Depends on
Lease Rights

w. u. Buckley uil magnate ~ New
York titv who j. interested personally
in large number of oil wen companies
IN Mexico ana who represents the stand
ard Dil Company IN some wells. was
here Yesterday on business in connection
with the drilling If wells on the Chapena
lease. about - miles south ~ Mata-
morus.
Mr.. Enrklry conferred with Mr. H.
Crixcll nf this city. and also with several
citizens of Brownsville who have sulphur
cons r>Slpu~ III the Chapenc with regard
- leasing these rights on the lend Mr..
Hucklry expressed the orinion that
drilling would pay in this section of the
country. ami assured the property
owners THAT he intended ~ arrange for
drilling.
4 number nf Brownsville citizens
some time age secured sulphur rights
on The land referred 10 and M n later
date these privileges were leased 10
company. Although this lease has ex-
pired. II has not been released. and
what j. now sought j. release ~ the
lease in order that Mr.. buckley may
arrange to secure both the sulphur and
oil rights when hc prepares ia develop
the area. This will probably hr ar
ranged "a most nf those shareholders
IN the concession have expressed them
selves ~ willing - lease the land Mr..
CriNcll viii attempt ~ arrange this
matter satisfactorily during Mr.. Buck
ley's absence. the latter having gone
g. New York City. Mr.. buckley will re-
turn ~ Texas III two weeks. The entire
proposition hinges upon securing the
lease from the company. and giving Mr..
l;uckley lease on both oil and sulphur
rights
III this land ~ tested AMI H. found ~
contain oil il will hc great boom for
Matamoros and other border towns.
Indications are. according "a n statement
made w Mr.. l'ucklrv. that there ~ oil
in the Chapcno. and all efforts are going
to he made ia the exploitation of the land
70 secure oil and sulphur in paying
quantities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
RECEIVE LESS THAN
HALF COST ON SALE
OF WAR MATERIALS
(Bv The Associated PresS.l

WASHINGTON. Dec. Sale Of
surplus war department material pur-
chased during the war brought in a
return of Ss74.l3l.577 up TO the end Of
the last fiscal year on June 30. last.
Assistant Secretary Wainwright OF the
Department announced today in his an
nual report. The original cost value of
the material he placed at above $4,000
600 900.
The cost Of property on hand for
disposition on June 30. 1922 was S2Gl.-
ll2.502." the report said. The average
percentage of recovery to June 80. 1922
was - percent of the original cost OF
the property sold. The amount received
from sales To June 30, 1927 was
$Sls.lS7. $50 and the total for the fs.
cal year was S55.9I3.sSS giving a
grand total TO June 80, 1922 Of ss7i,-
l3l.577."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07

GETS CHANCE
TO REST UP

WASHINGTON. Dec. Georges
Clemeneeau today faced comparative
lull in the program which has KEEP.
him busy since his arrival here Mon
day His luncheon with President Har-
ding a; the White House was the only
event scheduled for today.
The eX-premier received several Wis
itors this morning. including Theodore
Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the
navy, and Colonel f.. VI. House, who
arranged his tour. He will speak to-
morrow before the conference OF pub.
lie opinion on world peace. which meets
here and il is understood he is re.
serving the high spots II ms argument
for American cooperation in French
affairs for that address
Americas wartime president and
Frances wartime premier met here
yesterday afternoon fur The first time
since the signing of the peace treaty at
Versailles more than three years ago.
The meeting was AT the : street home
Of Wilson and lasted just little more
than quarter ~ an hour.
NJ. Clem-nceau described his visit
a. one If the utmost cordiairy and al
fection as between Old friends. add II.
that ~ and the former president hal
talked little about times IN .:'ari>
and also about the past and the pre-
sent
Wilson made u" reference ~ the pur-
pose nf the visit If the former pre-
mi"r # France IT, America or the sub
jet matter ~ his addresses in this
country. tlcmenceau continued. hut
smiled and seemed pleased when told
that the mention nf hi> name and nf
rh" fourteen points had eirted more
applause from The French statesman
audience than any other one thing.
Describing Wilson a. somewhat stout
or than ~ the time of his visit To-
Frame. tlemeuccau said ~ appeared
rS mentally alert - ever and that was
ne noticeable difference in his voice
.\lso he declared that the former presi-
dent showed great clearness of view
and prcciSonS of thought.
The former chief executive received
hi> distinguished visitor in the library
on the second floor of his home Mr.
Wilson was with him when Clemencenu
arrived. hut retired Immediately "a ~,
we might he alone Wilson remained
seated thrcuehouf The visit. the fnrmci
premier said. adding that ~ did not
pr"lnng his stay a. ~ had when Ia
called on l'reSident Harding because his
host appeared to he fatigncd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
Plans For Financing
Announced By Governor
Federal Reserve Bank
tBy The Associated Press.1 J

DALLAS. Texas. Dee. The treas
ury i today announcing it, December
10Th financing. which comprises first
nm offering Of treasury certificates Of
indebtedness in two series. one hearing
three and onc-hnf per cent interest. ma
turing IN three months. and the other
hearing four per cent interest maturing
in one year: ard second in offering of
short term treasury notes hearing four
ard one half Ter cent interest. maturing
IN two AMI onr-hali years. The COM
hincd offering of certificates j. for
S4nnW1.Cm or thereabouts while the
offering If mates j. for S3oOGOo. eco
81 therclhoutS. SuhScrirtinn books are
now oncn and subscriptions can be
placed through local banking institutions
or federal reserve hank direct.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
R0TARIANS and
LADIES dine AT
COUNTRY CLUB

Five talks were given at the Ro-
tarv Club ladies night dinner held last
night AT the Country Club, the din
ner being followed by dance in
which the members and their ladies
took part.
c. l.. Jessup, manager Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, gave an in
teresting talk. illustrating service ard
all the good that comes from it..
The talk centered around the Ro-
tary motto: He profits most who
serves best"
Del Perkins talked on the Rotary
and the individual, showing what
benfits accrued to the individual from
being a member Of the club and how
the benefit was mutual.
NJ. Alexander Schwartz, the Rus
sian lecturer, who will talk at the
high school tonight. addressed the
members and their ladies on Russia
and the difference between condi-
tions and government in Russia and
this country. His talk was along the
same educational line as that made at
the service club in Fort Brown.
Superintendent Thomas Yoe Of the
high school gave an interesting adj
dress on boys work and the Rotary,
mentioning some Of the work done
and being carried out now by the
Rotary Club here.
The last talk was made nv Arthur
Hipp, who spoke Of the Christmas
tree which the Rotary Club il plan
ming on having in accordance with
their usual policy. He reported that
everything is progressing and the tree
this year will be even more success
ful than the one last year.
Music was furnished by a special
orchestra composed Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Celaya, Joe Vivier and August
Champion. VIM. McCleary. Sr.,
pleased those present with several
vocal selections while VIM. McCleary,
Jr.. played on the violin.
The Rotary double quartet was
on hand and proved one Of the fea-
lures cf the entertainment. The
quartet rendered song esperiallv
dedicated to the secretary. Albert
Peed. and the song proved highly in
'eregti..- 70 al present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
FEDERATED CHURCH
WOMEN PREPARE FOR
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

The federated churches of Browns
Vile are decorating the rooms former
II occupied by the Magic Valley Music
Company. in preparation for church
bazaar which il TO start at 10 o'clock
in the morning and last through Fri
day and Saturday.
This H. 70 10 "A Christmas bazaar and
ladies Of the Methodist. Christian
Presbyterian and Baptist churches
are conducting H. Candy. cakes. fancy
work OF all kinds. pies preserves
and the like will bc sold NJ the bazaar
during the two days. the money to be-
divided between the churches.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
Pumpkins, Watermelons
And Five-Toed Rooster
To Show At Valley Fair

The Valley Fair az Harlingen is
not going to be devoted entirely TO
citrus fruit, stock and poultry
shows. Qualifications and pink lem
onade. Among the features will be
a five-toed rooster, lots of real yell
low pumpkins and watermelon
that weighs 22-pounds. notwithstan-
ding that il Is the last Of its kind
to be harvested in the Valley.
II. y. Wesscr of La Feria has the
five-toed rooster. which he main
tains is the best "scratcher" in the
Valley. and he win give fair visitors
an opportunity to see the bird. An
other La Fcria man recently discov
cred lot of volunteer" pumpkins
on his farm. and he is bringing
them to the fair for decorative ef-
fccts. A Harlingen man. while hunt
ing along the Arroyo Colorado last
week found a vine with the last
watermelon Of the summer. and he
viii exhibit il 10 prove that May is
not the only month in which water
melons can be produced in the Val
ley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
RUSSIAN TO LECTURE
TONIGHT AT SCHOOL

NJ Alexander SCHWARTZ. the Russian
lecturer. will give his concluding address
in tbs city tonight ~ the high school
ami from present Indications the audi
torium viii be filled "a capacity TO hear
this Interesting speaker
Mr.. Schwartz IS speaking tonight under
the auspices ~ the >enior class. for the
benefit Of the high srhnol year hook.
lis talk will he on Democracy W Boil
Shcvism." in which he will point out
clearly and without prejudice the ad-
vaniagrS democracy has over the Rus
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
RATES
TO MEXICO Are
nov PROPOSED

MEXICO City, Dee IA special
commission Of the Southern CONNER
cial Congress, which has been survey
ing the business conditions in Mexico.
left for Washington today.
Dr.. Clarence Owen. president Of the
commission. said definite and practical
results had been achieved by the dele
CATION. These included the establish
mcnt OF combination rail and water
rates between the United States and
Mexico which would save a substantial
differential and will react Ito the eco
nomic advantages Of both countries he
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
SMALLCROWD
AT TRIAL OF
RUSSELL CASE
nv The Associated PreSsl

OXFORD. Miss. Dec. "A vc~v
small crowd attended the trial today
Of the damage suit against Governor
Russell Miss Frances Rirkhcad. who
instituted the suit resumed The stand.
and the opening questions related e. the
visit hy the young woman Ia Memphis
in December. 1918 and The operation
alleged to have been performed there.
Counsel for the governor had Miss
Prkhcad tell II the eariy years Of her
lifc. She said she had visited her
brother in San Antoni" and went "a
rearsall Texas where she had been as
signed "A position.
She denied she had ever been guilty
of any impr"priety while in Texas. de-
clarng the charges ~ 10 several alleged
eScapade> were untrue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
GETS ALMOST HALF MILLION
IN ALIENATION DAMAGE SUIT

BURLINGTON. VT, Dee. An
award of S465.00O was made today
by the jury in the si.O0o.0O0
claim Of Mrs. Dorrit Stevens
Woodhouse against her parents
at Law, MIR. and Mrs. Lorenzo
Woodhouse Of New York City and
Burlington.
The plaintiff alleged that Mr.
ana Mrs. Moodhouse mad alienated
the affections Of her husband.
Douglas Woodhouse.
The plaintiff eontended that her
parents at Law had inspired and
supported her husband in separa-
tion from her. She said she had
been repeatedly snubbet b. them
and had never been given ade-
auate recognition a the wife Of
of their son.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
REV. TRUETT TO DELIVER
SERMON HERE TOMORROW

Citizens Of Brow will have
an opportunity to hear DIR. George
W. Truett, the BaptiH minister Of
Dallas. who has been conducting a
revival at Mercedes the past ten
days. DIR. Truett will deliver n SER
mon Friday morning ut IL O'Clock
at the Dreamland Theatre and
everyone in the city Is invited to
attend.
All Of the revivais i'm Mercedes
have met with signal success. DIR.
Truett has had large congrega-
tions at all Of his services, and
the Baptist tabernacle at Harlin-
gen was crowded at the union ser
vices held there on Thanksgiving
with DIR. Truett delivering the
sermons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
WILL ASK BUSINESS
HOUSES OF VALLEY
TO CLOSE THURSDAY

An effort will be made by the Valley
Fair Association TO have all business
houses of the Valley close Thursday
afternoon IN order TO permit both en-
ployees and proprietorS 10 attend the
Valley Fair at IIarlingen. Thursday
will he the big day Of the fair -"Cor
onation Day and the parade and
other features secured for the day
will attract thousands Of visitors
from all parts Of the Valley.
Business men in several Valley
towns have already announced they
will comply with the request. and IL j.
understood the request will be extended
to Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
Turkey Stands Undecided
Between Entente Allies
and the Russian Soviets

LAUSANNE. Dec. THE Turkish
delegates TO the Near East confer
ence today faced the difficult pro-
blem Of deciding whether Turkey in
formulating her plans for control of
the Darianelles and the Bosphorus
should cast her lot with the entente
allies and the United States or with
Russia.
The Turkish leaders have announ-
ced that they will make their sug-
gestion for the solution of the per-
picking straits question public to-
morrow.
If Turkey goes over to the British
camp she fears the irate Russian
army on her eastern frontiers, and
If she sides with Russia in demanding
complete control of the waterway
she fears the British navy now in
the straits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
MRS. PHILLIPS HAS
SAFELY EFFECTED
ESCAPE Is BELIEF
CBy -he Associated Pressl

LOS ANGELES. Calf. Dec. THE
search for Mrs. Clara Phillips. convic-
ted of the "hammer murder" widened
today until il embraced nearly all parts
Of the United States and even extended
into Mexico.
The sheriff at Ogden. Utah, said he
believed he saw her on an eastbound
train which passed there. A search Of
the train AZ Laramie, Wyoming. failed
20 find her
Id. 4. Johnson. widely known sports
man. was questioned ~ The Los Angeles
shcrff's office III connection with the
escape "f Mrs. Clara Phillips. convicted
murderess frcm the county Jail last
Monday night. IL denied all knowledge
az the affair.
Johnson was u prisoner IN the jail
last summer when Mrs Phillips was
arrested for Staying Mrs. Alberta
Meadows. He acted A. a trusiy. operat-
ing the elevator which runs from the
women's department to the main floor
If the Jail. According to deputies he
said he became acquainted iwth Mrs.
Phillips and aided her in securing coun-
Scl. hur had not been ia communication
with her recently.
sheriff Traeger and his assistants
said they seemed TO 10 no nearer 10
re-capturing the woman than when she
was discovered missing. They continued
10 express confidence she would try To
make her way into Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
DEPUTY AND SPEAKER
OF IRISH PARLIAMENT
VICTIMS OF ATTACKS

DUBLIN, Dee. President Cos
grave announced TO parliament this al
ternoon that Deputy Sean Hales hs6
been shot and killed. and Deputy Pat
rick O'Mail. who was deputy speaker,
had been wounded while on their way
To the parliament sess' l.s. They wtIe
attacked by men armed with revoIvers
Cosgrave stated.
These are the first acts Of violence
reported during the inauguration of the
Free State government.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07

TULSACOUNTY
LIQUOR CASES
CBy The Associated Press.l

TILSA. okla. nec. a.. Twenty
cases of alleged dry law violations VIII"
were dismissed recently ny County NJ
ornry Sravcr with the explanation thar
the people of Tulsa do not want pro-
hiition aud | dn noi intend 10 force IL
upon them" were ordered rcinSiatcd IN
county court today on motion of the
assistant attorney general who MAS sent
here hy the governor 80 Investigate
Seaver'S actions. The assistant attorney
general announced that inquiry was also
being made into charges that accused
fclonS are M liberty without bond.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07

DIR. Trucit il recognized as one
Of the foremost speakers in this
country. He went to France during
the war at the special request Of
General Pershing, and in many Of
his sermons has told interesting
incidents of the attitude Of the
soldiers during the war. His text
for tomorrow's sermon has not
been announced. but those who
have heard him declare that DIR.
Truett is always interesting and
inspiring. regardless Of his subject.
This will be the only opportunity
Brownsville citizens will have to
hear the noted preacher. a. he is
scheduled To return Ia Dallas to-
morrow afternoon or evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
HOUSTON BECOMING
AN IMPORTANT PORT

]. II. Brigh; of Houston. representing
fle Hugh Iianilton estate. of which the
Rio Grardc Valley Ice Association with
plants at San Renito and IIarlingen j.
part. j. in Brownsville today on huSi-
ness.
In speaking Of the channel M Houston.
vhirh manv people predicted would never
he success. Mr.. Bright said that more
vessels were loaded ~ Houston during
the past ~ DAYS than M Galveston and
Texas City both during the same period.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
MASONIC GRAND
LODGE OFFICERS
TO Be INSTALLED

WACO. Texas. Dee. 1.-Commirtee
reports were received this morning hy
the grand lodge If Texas MaSons. after
which consideration of the proposed con
sIilution amendment affecting the or
rlnns' home was before the session
t'onvocation business viii hc completed
tonight with the installation "f officers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
Turkish Nationalists
Announce New Decision
fBv The Associated Press.l

ANGORA. Dec. THE Turkish ra-
tionalist government has decided il can
not accept the continuance in Turkey
Of corsulates or postofficcs Of any
power at war with Turkey, it was a.
nounced today.
The Turkish action il not clear. "a
Turkey T. Still at war with Greece and
technically in state If war with ih"
entente. The peace treaty never having
been ratified.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
EIGHT CHILDREN ARE
BURNED TO DEATH in
FIRES THIS MORNING
CBv The Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Dee. THE four
children of the family ~ Joseph
Rudak were burned 10 death IN
fire that partially DESTROYED the Bur
dak home this morning. The origin ~
the fire j. unknown. Rurdak and hi
wife and two more children We're badly
injured hy the flames.
EUGENE. Ore. Dec. -Four child
rem We're burned to death when can
of gasoline exploded while being used e.
start fire in The home of Ivor Johnson.
Several children aud four grown persons
were also injured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
SEND PRISONER TO
LOUISIANA FOR TRIAL

AUSTIN. bee. IA reuisition was
hnnorcd hv Governor \eff today from
ihe governor of Louisiana for the re
turn to Manroc ~ Charlie \pri>S. alias
ltufuS Cooper. alias H. Russell charged
with ohfninin. money nv ~fiaenn irop-
ping Norris is being held Il Dallas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
WOOD ALCOHOL P0is0Hs SCORE

HOSTpN. Mass. Dec. Fifteen
men are unconscious N the City Hos
pital and one has died since last night Gs
the result of wocd alcohol poisoning
Twenty sufferers are being worked over
bv doctors. Police here fear a rernr-
renee of the endemic of blind death. :"
The agonizing death from wood alcohol
poisoning which took tool of more than
25 lives in the Christmas season two
years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-12-07
ULSTER WILL NOT
JOIN IRISH FREE
STATE, DECISION
CBv The Associated Press.)

BELFAST. ireland. Dee. T.-Foth
houses of the Ulster parliament voted
today to "contrnft out ~
the Irish Free State n permitted under
the Anglo Irish Treaty. They declared
that Ulster was not part of the newly
formed dominion.