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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-09-07
PROHIBITION HERALD OF
COAL MINERS PROSPERITY
Miners Financially Able to Carry
on Prolonged Strike, it is
Announced
PROHIBITION DID IT
Pouring Miners Money Down Sa.
loon Rat-hole is Well-nigh
Lost Art
Harry NJ. Chalfant i'll Pennsylvania
American Issue)

American Issue)
While copy for this issue of the pa
per is being prepared, great coal
strike is looming in the Anthracite re-
gions. There can be no doubt but
that prohibition has been and will con
tinue to be mighty factor in this con-
test.
Never in all their history have the
miners of that region enjoyed such
prosperity as they have since the day
when prohibition was adopted. 1t is
conceded that the law is not well en-
forced in that territory; also it is re-
called that already within the past
three years the Anthracite region has
passed through one long and stubborn
strike.
Announcement now comes on the
eve of another strike that the miners
have accumulated vast sums of money
in the banks of that region and that
they have millions of dollars i'll their
union treasures for the relief of their
members in case the strike should be
prolonged
John L. Lewis, head of the Mine
Workers of America, declares they arc
prepared financially to give the oper-
ators the worst trouncing that any set
of operators ever had in the history of
the coal business. OF course, Mr.
Lewis understands as everyone else
does, that it is the helpless consumers
who will be trounced, rather than the
operators. That does not alter the
fact, however, that prohibition has
brought great prosperity to the mine
workers. Without regards to the
merits or dement's of the strike, it
must be conceded by everyone who
has any knowledge of the situation
that the coal miners OF Penns ylvania,
whether they dig hard coal or soft
coal, have enjoyed since the days of
prohibition prosperity the like of
which they had no knowledge under
the old license system.
This writer knows of mining COM
munity in western Pennsylvania where
there are liz houses and whose resi-
dents are nearly ali employed in tho
mines. The people who live in those
II houses are owners of Ito motor
cars. 26 sisf 5fi Is
Were we living back in the old days
of the saloon, that community would
probably have a half dozen or more
places in which to quench the thirst,
but the number, OF motor, cars owned
by its residents would be mere frae-,
ton as compared with what they own
today.
The papers announce that more
than million workers in England
are without employment at this writ
ing. II the saloon and the brewery
are necessary to prosperity, might we
not suggest to our English friends the
ACCESSIBILITY of starting a few hundred
thousand saloons and putting these
men to work as bartenders and booze
makers. That would furnish them
employment and undoubtedly would
yield hem good income. Then
England would not have a spectacle
of a million men sitting around in idle
ness. On this side of the water, how
ever, under prohibition all available
labor is promptly absorbed and the
savings OF our coal miners have been
SO great that they now feel justified in
waging war fos still higher wages.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-09-07
UNDERWRITERS NOT LIABLE
FOR MOONSHINE FIRES

Insurance agents in various parts of
Ohio are announcing that their COM
panies will no longer be responsible
for losses from fires that occur from
the operation of moonshine plants. In
the eastern part of the United States
this has been the rule for some time.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-09-07
DIR. WHEELER ADDRESSES
SCOTCH NO-LICENSE LEAGUE

On Saturday, August II, the first
meeting was held by the No-License
Party in Aberdeen, Scotland, in an
intensive campaign which will cul-
inmate with the poll in November.
This meeting was addressed by DIR.
Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel
of the Anti-Saloon League of America.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-09-07
DRY SENTIMENT GROWS
IN ENGLAND

Bishop Thomas Nicholson OF
the Methodist Episcopal church
who has just returned from
England, is quoted in the Chi
cago Daily Tribune as saying:
Il find prohibition sentiment
gaining rapidly in England.
Sunday closing in Ireland and
the passage OF Mrs. Astor's re-
stricted anti-drinking bill arc
the entering wedges to COM
plctc prohibition
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-09-07
YOUNGSTOWN POLICE CHIEF
REMOVED FROM OFFICE

Chief of Police Watkins of Youngs-
town, Ohio, was removed from Office
after trial in which it was proved
to the satisfaction of Governor Dona-
hey that he was guilty of non-enforce-
ment of law. Mayor Reese of the
same city who had been suspended by
the governor on the same charge, was
reinstated and is again on the job.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-09-07
WOMEN CANVASSERS OUT TO
REPEAL MISSOURI DRY LAW

Nine women canvassers started So
Letting names in St. Joseph, Mo, on
August % for a statewide referendum
to secure the repeal of the Missouri
dry laws. Frederick Parks of Kansas
City, directing the activities of the can
vassing force, said the Anti-Prohibi-
ton Society OF Missouri is behind the
movement.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-09-07
VARIEGATED ASSORTMENT
OF BOOZE SEIZED BY DRYS

Federal prohibition agents seized
large quantities of champagne, gin,
rye and Scotch WHISTLES as we'll as
homemade wines, moonshine and beer
in ten of eighteen places raided in
Long Branch, N. j., August 20.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
Hartland Grange

BY invitation of the official board
of the Methodist church, Hartland
Grange will hold their meetings in
the social room of the church until
Davis Hall is ready for occupancy.
Some Of the brothers will assist In
laying the floor this week.
At the regular meeting February
10Th, plans were made for procuring
dishes, furniture, etc. Some of the
sisters have already secured about
$40 on Larkin order for the pur-
pose of purchasing secretary's desk
and officers tables. Some Of the
working implements have boon Or
dered, and Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Howes
of Palmyra have presented the Grange
with two beautiful gavels. one OF rose-
wood. At the close of the business
session the lecturer presented fine
Lincoln program.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
Kennebec Valley Grange

Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison.
held it's regular meeting on tho oven
ing OF February 10th. A good liter
airy program was carried out. Owing
to i'll health, Fannie Clark resigned
as lecturer and Angelina Hilton was
elected and installed as lecturer for
the ensuing yearl Pomona plans
to meet with our Grange on Tuesday,
February 81, and members whose
names begin with any of the letters
of the alphabet from S to b inclu-
sive are on the committee for din
ner with Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Austin
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith as
chairman.
the subject for discussion will be
the subject for discussion will be
Fighting Insects" with J. f. Chand-
Ter and Mark Gray to open the dis~
cussion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
Fast Madison Grange

Anniversary day was observed al
East Madison Grange. Feb. 10. with
: an all day meeting aud y delicious
oySthr slew dinner. Tie officers cleet
were Installed by A. T.. Bosworth as
sisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred T. Nc
Color of Athens Grange and Eliza
beth Foster OF Wessernnsett Grange
m very able manner. The march
was played by Mra Fred Tuscan Of
Skowhegan Grange. After the in
stalIation the following program was
furnished by the new lecturer Carrie
Baker. Song by the members; re-
marks by l.. L. Jewett and W. 0. Paul,
the only two charter members pres
ent. a letter was read by Emma
Whittier from Lovina Paul, Il charter
nonber, who was unable to be pres
ent, as she fell few weeks ago, and
injured her hip. The fourth charter
member, Clara Jewett was unable tn
be present. Story. Lillian Savage;
readings, l.. r.. Boardman and VI. G..
Baker; recitation. Hattie Clement;
whistling solo. Royce Tuscan with
NIrs. Tuscan at the piano. Remarks
were made by members from Athens.
Skowhegan and Wesserunsett
Oranges also BY members from the
home Orange. Song by NJ. q. Bqker.
This closed a very interesting meet
ing With .thftty seven members and
thirte3qs Vsitors present Tho next
meeting M be Feb. "a, with quota
tons fr6sA Washington and Lincoln
and patriotic songs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
Bingham Grange

A regular meeting Of Bingham
Grange was held last Saturday after
noon with large attendance. After
the regular routine of business was
transacted, the following officers were
installed for the coming year by
George Gordon: Master. Frank
Whitney; overseer, Andrew Golf Geo.
Gordon having resigned; lecturer,
Eunice Hardy (Ethel Savage, having
resigned); steward, Gilbert McLaugh-
lin; assistant steward, John Hardy;
chaplain, Cyrena Carl; secretary,
May Baker; treasurer, Joseph Whit
ney; gate keeper, Harry Baker; Ceres,
May Padham June Whitney having
resigned); Pomona. Mary Golf: Flora,
Fannie Mahoney: lady assistant stew
ard. Evelyn Lombard Ounce Hardy
having resigned).
The next regular meeting is Satur-
day afternoon. Feb. "a. when the first
and second degrees will be conferred.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
ThIrfy.eIghth unual Pomona


Thlrty-eiehth annual Pomona meet
ing was held in 1917 and officers
elected:
Master Eugene Danforth. Arson
Grange.
oyerseer, G. +. Merry, Kennebec
Valley Grange.
Lecturer. Lizzie Watson, Somerset
Grange.
Steward. Waiter Head, Somerset
Grange.
Assistant steward, Grant William.
North Somerset Grange.
Chaplain, Mrs. II. l.. Head. Som
erset Grange.
Treasurer, s. II. Bradbury, skowhe-
{. gan Grange.
Secretary, s. F. Emerson skowhe-
gan Grange
Gate keeper. Alfred Watson. Fair
view Grange.
Pomona, Mrs. Eugene Danforth.
Arson Grange.
Ceres. Mrs. C. f. Merry, Kennebec
Valley Grange.
Flora. Mrs. s. F Emerson, skowhe-
gan Grange.
Lady Assistant. Mrs. Grant With
am. North Somerset.
Executive committee c. H. Card
Nor. ]. W Fogler. s. Fl. Bradbury.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
AGR|CULT URAL EXTENSION SERVICE TO
CONDUCT F|RELESS COOKER CAMPAIGN
Sentiment of Somerset County Women as to Value
of Labor Saving Device in Rural Home

In many farm homes in Somsrsel
county these homemade hreles
cookers are being used every summer
and some of them the entire yeaf
They save fuel and in summer keen
the kitchen cool First the food is
heated on the stove and then is put
Immediately into the cooker. whef"
Che heat from the soapstone keeps m
cooking process continuous. The vail
of the cooker Keeping the heat In. jast
az the walls OF a refrigerator keap
the heat out With areless COOLER
operating. the housewife mny devote
her time and attention 10 other house
hold duties. knowing that the food
will he ready when needed. and win
no fear of lts being burned or over
done
Mrs. IS. G. Ellis OF skowhegan said
OF her experiences With iireless cook
"a: "'I use II SUMMER and winter FOR
range Every thing In the cooker
retains the original flavor"
Mrs. G. h, Parker said NO running
for fear of burning or boiling over.
Nothing BURNS or boils dry IN a fire.
less cooker
Mrs. G. A. Handy of Larone says.
Put a piece of Ice In the pail; place
the pail in the nest All food placed
in the nest keeps the same as II would
in an lce-box. AZ ! have no ice~bpS.
this serves as a fine substitute.
Mrs. Gladys Hetherington OF l.arone
writes: As heat-saver during
warm weather. II I wish to have a
warm dish for supper prepare It NJ
noon, start it cooking and put hot
stones In the cooker and place the
dish in the cooker also fill n pail
with boiling water, place it on the hot
stone In the cooker and have boiling
water to scald the milk dishes and
appliances at night without having
fire in my stove. I start my beans
on the stove Saturday mornings, put
them in the cooker, do my Saturday
morning baking, let my fire go out
and have cool kitchen the rest of the
day. would hate to do without my
cooker, and I would hardly dare now
to offer to my family beans cooked In
the oven, for they like them much
better cooked in the flreless.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15

In seven Maine counties there will
be conducted This spring, under the
auspices of the agricultural extention
service OF the College of Agriculture
and the Farm Bureau. campaign for
cookers. Somerset Is one of the
counties included In the project. Be
tween March | and March "a cam
paign leader VIII be busy in every
community. giving talks and demon
STATIONS on building and use OF
fireless cookers. Tho enrolment of
those who intend to introduce In their
homes this article, which has come 10
be- recognized az almost household
necessity. will begin April and be
continued the remainder of thar
rnonth, The materials needed for
construction of fireless cooker are:
Outside container--A tightly build
boN with. a tight cover. a discarded
trunk, a butter flrkin or 100 pound
lard can Will do. The container
should be large enough To allow FOR
four inches of packing material on
all sides OF the nest lining.
fsncking rfiateriai--Ground cork or
slightly erumpled newspapers are best.
Nest lihing-A strait sided metal or
enamel bucket or galvanized iron
pail. and three layers of asbestor for
a mat beneath the pail. Asbestos
plnster, such as is used to cover FUR
mace pipes, may be used to cover the
outside of the container, the plaster
to be reinforced with chicken-wire.
,Collar--Cardboard. the side of the
Box, with n hole cut the size of the
facAptieal. The cardboard should be
paipted or covered with oilcloth.
Tho purpose of the cardboard is to
hold The packing in place.
Cooking, vessel-A vessel with Il
tight lid, which fits closely into the
nest lining, yet slips in and out easily
Aluminium dishes made especially for
the lireIoss cooker are convenient.
Cushion-To pieces of denim or
firm feed-bag. put together with
straight strips of cloth, four inches
wide, stuffed with packing material.
Soapstone disk-map be purchased
at any hardware store. Square soap
stones With rounded corners may be
nseh
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
VIII Meet Mt Orono Farmers Week

Following are the dates of agri-
cultural meetings to be held at the
College of Agriculture, University OF
Maine. in connection with the annual
Farmers Keek, March 26 to 80.
March 27--Anuual meeting of Mnine
Federation of Farm Bureau; 81, meat
ing OF Maine Seed Improvement AS
sociation: %, annual meeting of Maine
FedcrS&iou OF Agricultural Aesocia-
tions; %, meeting OF Maine Bee1eep-
ers' Association: 30, aunndl meeting
OF Maine livestock Breedsrv Asso-
citation; 20. meeting of Maine State
Pathological Society: 20. meeting OF
Maine Holstein Breeders Association.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
Sandy River Grange

Sandy River Grange of Mercer held
its usual meeting Saturday night. De-
gree work was conferred on two cam
didates and literary program fol
lowed, consisting of readings by Mrs.
John Frizaell. Bertha Gray, Mary Nc
Mahon, Edna Corson and. VIII Wade
piano and harmonica solos by Alton
Smith and Fred Floutte; also songs
By the same brothers and shoft
dialogue by two sisters.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
Replies 10 DR.. Snlley'e Comments

Dear Mr.. Editor
In your last Reporter | read an
article hSaded. Comments from DIR.
SalieNbnl MIX Inspection in Re
saris to the tuberculosis Tests |
wps asked by the State Dairy In
apector 10 see what ! could do along
The lines to have our herds tested. He
also informed me If could get ten or
twelve herds Mt any time the state
would dc tho testing, FREQ OF charge
aud by the wbole-hearted eo-opera-
ton or the local milk men every
herd furnishing milk in town has
passed the tubercuin tests.
The Doctor also speaks OF prefer
ing sawdust to barnyard juice In his
milk. ] do not think he Is getting
either from the Skowhegan milk men
as they are not producing that grade
of milk. Every milk producer that
drives team In town. dairy, herd,
and stable have been personally in-
spocted By Mr.. Barbour, State. Dairy
Inspector and myself and found them
to DO up 10 the standard IN every way.
Seems to me that the Doctor has
been misinformed as To the tubercu-
lin testa and tho Skowhegan Jersey
Creamery. II Is not compulsory for
the milkmen 10 haye their herds test
I'D while the Creamery comes under
tho inspection OF the Boston Board of
Health which Is recognized by the
State Department or Agriculture and
also all products coming from the
creamery are pasturized which takes
the place OF the tuberculin tests.
Il Yours truly.
ELDON H. BOYD,
Local Milk inspector
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
fvs Record al nartlaud poa'try Heck


Agricultural Eufor
As / saw al article n your val
aablo paper dated January II Of ny
poultry account md egg record for
December Vii write Won what sue
cess asyc had n January The
halicts have nst done quite - we'll
aamr DAYS saHr If fisef want
81 20 So They " al IN all
four weeks ami I've = 4 49,
ases Eggs have sa.a - ID cents a
Dozen. which gives mo Just s2g.7s for
t6f eegs. aaa ! nave paid out JUST
sez3 faf grain for this month and
- cents for electric fights. which
makes total or s1s 81 clear profit.
Erg record for January 1929. Jan.
J. n eggs. . -. 3. *. 4. II; :. %.
4 70. :. 81. g. 26 3. Is. 10. 25. II.
-. D.. -. T.. %. u. "a. Is, %. i6.
p. I7. q. Is. 20. u. IL; %. Il: 81.
n 2e. Is q. 10: =. 10: ri, Is. &c.
T.. ~. Is. e. 10. %. p. "a q. a.
T. total 500 egRs
MRS JOHN GfNTY,
Hart and Ne February /, 1929.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
Card Of Appreciation

Lwish to thank my relatives. friends
apaShbors and the ruambsrs OF the Ella
r. MlAeheli Phtiathsa Class for their
klndnsas to NE during my illness.
NIrss John Oliver
Skowhesan, Me. Feb. Is, 1923.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
COrsets at S1.98

C. B. front lacing; of firm
coutil; medium and low bust,
long hips, shield front, elias
tic at back; sizes % to SO.
Special at $1.98 - Basement
Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25

that reading of price surprise exraor
binary chiffon silk stockings the aspiration
every who the high prices usually asked
for them. Think of only 85c pair!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
Peg-tOp Rompers. 69c

Also Creepers; of gingham,
kiddie cloth, madras and
pongette. Some with white
waist embroidered in colors;
sizes /. to 6Basement
Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
Summer [ Underwear $1.OO

AmiFrench ChemIse and Sateen PettcOats
embroidered The pettfcoats
made sunproof with double panel front and back
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
Lingette Costume Slips $l.98

"Lingette" Has Much the Look Of Satin
Here in black with top strap
shoulders Such taoredlke slips bargain at $19S.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
kings
IS

F'iguratively speaking,
these high-grade silk chif-
fon stockings are "as light
as air." while "as strong as
iron"
The pointed heels
see iIIustration-help
to create pretty ankles
In trade terms, these chif-
fon hose have long silk boots,
seam at back, high spliced
pointed heels, Isle garter
hens; slightly irregular. At
85c instead of $1.25, $1.50,
and more, creating the sur
prise of the year,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25

The distribution limited
patrons than four each purchaser The
starting Saturday morning o'cock-at par-Paas
Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25

Plain Diver Pure Gum Rub
Der Caps, assorted colors, each
15c to 75c.
Pure Gum Rubber Jockey
Caps, with colored trimmings,
assorted colors, Sc and CSC.
Pure Gum Rubber Hats with
two to three-inch rim, held in
shape with wire ring with col
ored trimmings, each SOC to
sec.
Bathing Shoes, fine quality,
assorted coIors with white, also
black trimmings, pair, $1.OO to
$500.
Bathing Slippers, assorted
colors, pair, soc to $1.29.
Bathing Belts, assorted col
ors. each, 25c.
Bathing Carriers, assorted
colors, pair, Csc and CSC.
Bandannas, assorted colors,
all rubber, each, 29c to 95c.
Bandannas, all rubber, silk
lined. assorted colors, each, 81
to $500.
-Palais ROyal-Main Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
Dresses at S1.98

OF white organdy, with.
lace and embroidery trim
ming; some have medallions;
sizes 6 to Id; extra special
at $1.98-Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
Boomers at SOC

Also step-ins; of batiste
and nainsook;. cut full; tai
lored and lace trimmed
styles; regular at SOC. Spe-
cial at 5Oc-Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
Bandeaux at 39c

Of novelty brocade; hook
back style; sizes, 80 to az.
An ideal summer garment.
Special at 39c-Basement
Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
Petticoats, Soc

OF striped gingham and
crinkled seersucker; in blue
and white stripes. Special at
50c-some were 69c-Base-
ment Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25
Dresses at S179

Of imported gingnam; fast
colors; sun and tub proof;
well made, with touches Of
handwork; sizes 6 to IL.
Special at $1.79-Basement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-25

Vests, 2 for Soc
Z Women's fine and Swiss
ribbed vests; buiIt-up and
bodice styles; sizes SO to ID.
Regular at 39c-Special, 2
for 5OcBasement Store.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-01
NOTICE

The co-partnership existing be-
tween Robert K. Gray and j. l..
Nett, engaged in the meat bust
ness, in the Cash Meat Market,
in Kelvin, Toole county, Montana,
is this day dissolved by mutual
consent, said business to be con-
tinued by j. L. Nett & Co., who
will collect and pay all bills and
accounts due said co-partnership,
said Robert K. Gray retiring
therefrom.
Robert K. Gray,
j. L. Nett.
Dated FEBRUARY %, 1928.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-01
E,A.LO us
~ VIM. MONTANA
- - ~
The Plat Above

is the Louis Addition to the Townsite of Kelvin,
comprising 80 acres of Oil Lands.
Your Chance to Share the Good Thing
| am r~eserving 10 per cent royalty of the oil and
gas-9O per cent goes with the lots with the fol-
lowing conditions: ] am offering these lots at the
conservative price Of $135. One-third cash and
balance in six equal monthly payments amount
ing to but fifty cents a day.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-01
1t is Human Nature

When a man finds beyond a doubt that he has a
good thing-to spread the glad tidings to the world
that others may join in his rejoicing.
/ have the good thing-as good as any man could
wish for in his fondest dreams, and | too, wish to
shout the news to as many as possible, to share
with me in the greatest chance for making a fort
une from a small investment that has ever been
offered to the public.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-01

With the spring-like weather
activity in the border oil field is
more noticeable. At the pioneer
we'll on the Canadian side, the
Mclean, efforts are now being
made to shut off the water. The
we'll is down something oyer q
300 feet, and has a strong flow
Of gas, which is still forcing it's
way through the water. 1t is
thought that the bit may now be
in the pay sand, which can only
be ascertained when the water
is shut off and the well cleaned
out.