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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26
BANKS
DEPOSIT LIST
is INCREASED

Shelby Confidence, w h i c h
stockholders in the First State
bank at Shelby, which re-opened
Thursday, had in the depositors
was justified on the opening day,
according to Henry Gerharz. who
was president Of the concern.
Instead of run to take out
about $100,000 Of deposits, which
had been made subject to call,
only some $4,000 account was
withdrawn Thursday, Mr.. Ger
harz reported. Deposits that day
approximated $1,500 more than
the amount withdrawn. go that
at the end of the opening day
the bank showed a gain of ST.
500.
One man appeared before 9
in the morning and pounded for
admittance. He was the first cal
Ter, and it was suspected that he
wished to make withdrawal.
But he insisted that he wished to
make deposit and desired to be
the first. He was admitted.
The First State bank was clos
ed several months ago, after the
state banking department. had
required the elimination as an
asset of deposit in barking
house which had ceased function-
ing. Stockholders and depositors
made the reopening possible.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26
the kelvin OIL FIELD HAPPENINGS

The California-Abell No. 5 was
shot twice, with $50 quarts and
13O quarts and the hole is being
cleaned out.
The Rice-Stannard No. 8, sw
sw sw 3O-35-1 W, came in at L.
800 from stray sand and was in
heads that night. Due to lack Of
storage the production cannot be
measured but is regarded as a
very good producer.
The Rice lease produced 2O8
tanks of oil during the first Is
days Of November, representing
approximately 10000 barrels of
oil. The states income from roy
alties on the lease during the
same period was $l3,582.
The Ferdig Lashbaugh No. z,
s ne ne 34-35-2w, had 1,1OO feet
of oil in the casing the produc-
tion coming from the Ellis, L.
437 to l ,492. The well will be
placed on the pump at once.
The Hill-Lorenson No. Z, Sc Sc
sw 22-35-2w, hit the Ellis at L.
44O to l ,442 and drilled 1,454 and
shot twice. 1t is now beng clean
ed. They had a small amount Of
oil in the hole before it was shot.
Lorens Lorenson is in Great
Falls on buiness this week.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26

The Homestake-State No. 3, ne
ne ne 36-35-2 W, hit the Ellis last
Thursday and flowed 230 barrels
in two hours before it was shut
down until enough storage is
available to permit longer runs
ora test Of the production.
The Dakota Montana-Emmons
No. 3, NV ne NV 31-35-1w is a q
600 barrel we'll and when the
flow is released it will no doubt
run considerable more.
The Continental-State No. 5,
ne ne Sc 1882 W, had small
showing of oil at 1928 feet and
drilled to 1880. The rig is shut
down to wait orders from the
owners, but it is thought that the
showing does not warrant shot.
The CALIFORNIA; Shoemaker No.
/, ne sw Sc 2-34-2 W, is at 1,400
feet and should be completion
in a short time.
The Postlewaite-Van Meere /
ne ne sw 24-34-1e, is drilling be-
low 1,lOO feet.
The Hill-McManus No. 2, s ne
Sc 21-35-2w, will be shot the Sec
ond time with 40 quarts at from
1 ,440 to 1,451 feet. After the
first shot they had 200 feet of oil
in the hole.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26
MEDICINE LAKE
CREW HITS GAS
IN WATER WELL

Plentywood. "A heavy flow oil
gas has been struck in a water
well being drilled on the F. d. S.
ranch, located virtually in the
center Of the old townsite of
Medicine Lake. The first gas was
found at 80 feet and a much
stronger flow was reached at 100
feet.
The last gas flow was so strong
that rocks and gravel were hurl-
ed out of the hole and to an esti-
mated height of 100 feet in the
air. After much difficulty, this
flow was cased off and the well
now is drilling at It's feet.
1t is the intention of the own
ers, to drill another to the second
flow Of gas. which they intend to
use for light and heat in the large
ranch buildings of the place. The
buildings were only recently
erected.
The ranch is owned by County
Commissioner F. ]. French. w.
Dilley of Medicine Lake and DR..
]. C. Storkan Of Plentywood.
Buildings in the old town of
Medicine Lake were moved from
the location to the railroad when
the rails were laid through the
present Medicine Lake territory.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26
QUEEN CITY PAYS
ANOTHER DIVIDEND

The Queen City Oil company
have already sent out their
Christmas presents when they
mailed out this week a check of
ten per cent to their stockholders.
This is the fourth ten per cent
cash dividend that this company
has issued, as well as one hun
dred per cent bonus. A letter ac-
companying the check from the
secretary, reports that their COM
pany is in the pink of condition,
and that their wells and mach
inery is all set that they will op-
crate all winter.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26
TEST FOR OIL
AT BOX ELDER
DUE IN APRIL

Havre. The Hill County Dem
ocrat said Friday it had reliable
Information that at least three
test wells will be drilled on the
Box Elder structure in the south
ern part Of Hill county next
April.
One well will 60 down south
east of Box Elder, one northeast
and one near Laredo. Many leas-
les are being signed in that vicin-
ity, according to the report, with
A. B. Wise and Ed DeRoberts of
Denver as the promoters. The
contracts stipulate that drilling
shall start by April l.
Wise and DeRoberts became
Interested in the structure large
Iy through the efforts of w. 7.
Cowan. e. c. Sprague and Wal
ter Brown. who are said to have
directed efforts for some time
past to exploration Of the struct-
are.
The territory being leased ex-
tends six to eight miles both
north and south Of Box Elder,
and IL to Is miles east and west.
The contracts are the regular oil
and gas lease, reserying the usu-
al one-eighth royalty to the land
owner.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26
DR.. ]. NJ. CUNNING
HERE THIS WEEK

DIR. J. M. Cunning, president
of the Kevin-W Washington Oil and
Gas company was in Kevin this
week looking after business in
terests. DR.. Cunning before leav-
ing called on the editor for a few
minutes. The DIR. reports that
their company is progressing
nicely, and emphatically denies
the fact that they have sold out,
as has been reported at various
times. He also states that they
have their gas well in the very
best of condition and will cater
to the Kevin trade, and will give
service that will compete with
any other concern.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26

weight championship of the Roc
ky Mountain region.
An informal cabaret dinner
dance will conclude the program
Saturday evening. 1t is reported
that this will be the premiere e.
vent of all and it will wind up
what is anticipated to be one of
the most outstanding convoca-
tions that have ever assembled
in Montana.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26

At a recent meeting of the
Board of County Commissioners,
Arthur w. Furber of Kevin was
appointed Justice of the Peace
for this township. Mr.. Furber re-
ports business rather dull at pre-
sent, but states he has two cases
coming up.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26
MAKES
FIGHT FOR OIL
TAXALL0WANCE
Congressman Seeks to Retain
Discovery ConaE aEletion
Clause


Washington. AS an argument
against the possible abolition OF
the discovery depletion allowance
in the payment of net income tax
es'by oil operators. Congressman
Scott Leavitt has presented to
the ways and means committee
data intended to show that such
! allowance is entirely matter of
justice to the oil discovered. For
some time he has been working
on this matter, now before the
committee in connection with
the drafting of revenue bill to be
presented to congress next month
fer consideration.
la a letter addressed to Chair
man William r. Green, Mr..
Leavitt points out that oil men
in Montana, as in other states
where the industry is in pro-
cess o f development, expend
large sums of money with often
times small returns for several
years. AS an example, he cites
the case of a group of men in
his district who raised money
among themselves to drill in an
improved field. To date they
have spent about 100000 the
only result so far being one gas
well of questionable commercial
value. The time of their pros
.pectiag psFmits has expired and
they are now seeking additional
time to endeavor to at least sal
wage their expenditure i n the
venture by developing the one
well giving promis Of gas in COM
merclal quantities.
Because Of cases of this kind
it is held that those who prove
oil fields by bringing in wild cat
wells should be allowed, in pay
ing net income taxes, some ex-
emption to in part compensate
them for money expanded in
pioneer work. At the present
time not to exceed so per cent of
the profits from the property on
which the discovery was made
may be deducted from the net
income tax payment of the dis
A producing we'll is con-
sidered to prove $50 acres, with
the well as the center of the tract.
In appearing before the ways
and means committee on behalf
Of the treasury department re-
Gently. Solicitor of Internal Re-
venue w. A. Gregg suggested
the adoption of legislation to do
away with existing duplication
or overlapping of credit for dis
covers wells. That is, he would
allow but one operator discovery
for proving" the same
land At this point in the hear
ing Chairman Green remarked
that he thought it might be all
right to wipe out entirely the
depletion allowance
provision.
The matter is now being con-
5idered by subcommittee. the
membership Of which, in accord
ance with the custom of the ways
and means committee has not
been divulged. The full commit
tee met Tuesday and it is likely
that action as to the discovery
depletion allowance was taken.
According to Mr.. Leavitt's in
formation, during the 10-year
period ending with 1923, the oil
industry drilled 222,676 wells in
The United States at a cost of
50 ,46O 900, 900. Of these discovery
depletion was allowed in the case
IF but 81 per cent. More than
sight times as many were dry
holes To further show the haz-
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26
PUBLIC INVITED
TO ATTEND BIG
OIL CONVENTION
Greet Falls is to be Host Of
First General Petroleum
ConcIdve

JlOn Will address ClJlZ6nS OI the
Treasure state in regard to Pet
roleum development. People in
Montana do not appreciate the
scope of present production nor
its Importance as affecting fut-
ure prosperity here. Everyone is
urged to attend meetings.
Montana people are to be CIV
en- an opportunity to learn first
handed regarding the import
ance of the fast growing Petrol
cum industry lying within the
confines of the Treasure state,
according to a general invitation
to Montana people, issued by
Walter F. Brittan, Secretary of
the Montana Division of the
Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas AS
sociation.
Great Falls will receive this
first general oil convention and
Petroleum Congress ever held in
Montana. The dates for the e.
vent have been set for Friday
and Saturday, December 4th and
9Th, and everyone interested in
learning of the activities and
achievements in Oildom are in
yited to attend the meetings.
The program calls for two OPP
en- sessions daily, at ten a. m,
and two p. M, to be held at the
Rainbow Hotel, Great Falls.
Speakers Of national fame will
talk on various subjects at these
meetings.
The subject of Montana Pet
roleum geology will be discussed
by Mr.. Irvine Stewart, one OF
the foremost geologists in the
Rocky Mountain area. Mr.. Stew
arts handling of this subject
will include both "reminiscences
and forecast for the future. Es-
pecially as affecting Montana.
Mr.. Frank Scotten, Great Falls |
manager of the Montana Power
company, will talk on the subject
of possible electrification of the |
Kevin-Sunburst field. This propo- (
sition deals with the drilling, |
pumping, and in fact, all other
mechanical work incident to the
production Of oil being accomp-
lished by the use of electricity.
This is a subject that will inter-
est all oil operators and especial
ly those who have been forced to
purchase water with which to
make steam.
The Importance of natural gas
as effecting the industrial up
growth of Montana, will be dis
cussed by Mr.. A. H. Skies, gen.
eral manager of the Great Falls
Gas company. The efficient and
economical marketing of gaso-
line through filing stations is
subject of general interest and
will be ably handled by Mr.. Har-
ry f. Brownell, president of the
Brownell corporation of Sioux
Falls, South Dakota.
Mr.. C. A. Rasmussen. Collect
or of Internal Revenue for Mon
tana will talk on the new nation
al income tax. This is topic of
universal interest, and it will be
handled in an inimitable manner
by Mr.. Rasmussen. !;
Governor j. E. Erickson Of
Montana will deliver message
Of welcome to the Oil Fraternity
and Ex-Governor B. B. Brooks
of Wyoming will tell of the boun-
ties that our sister state has
reaped through the development
of her oil resources.
On Friday night December 4th
the visitors will be entertained
by fight card that will have as
feature wind-up the middle Ii
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1925-11-26

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Evening star., 1925-03-05
US. FINDS SOLUTION
IN BOUNDARY DISPUTE

The State Department announced
today process verbal had been
signed, in which proposals made by
former Secretary Hughes for the set
tlement of the long standing bound
ary dispute between Brazil, Colombia
and Peru was accepted. The process
verbal bears the signatures of Mr.
Hughes. DR.. Herman Velsrde for
Peru. DIR. Enrique Olaya for Colom-
bia and Samuel Oracle for Brazil
The accepted proposals. which were
framed by Mr.. Hughes at the request
Of the three governments concerned
are stated as follows in the docu-
ment:
''First-The withdrawal by the gov
ernment of Brazil of its observations
regarding the boundary treaty be-
tween Colombia and Peru:
"Second-The ratification by CO.
lombia and Peru of the above men
toned boundary treaty;
''Third-The signing of a conven-
tion between Brazil and Colombia by
which the boundary between those
countries would be agreed to on the
Apaporis Tabatinga line, Brazil
agreeing to establish In perpetuity in
favor of Colombia freedom of naviga-
tion on the Amazon and other rivers
sommon to both countries.
Evening star., 1925-03-05

in great demand. In some cases fees
we:- charged for room-at the win
dows and bleachers were erected
seats in which sold for the eouiva-
lent of IS or even more.
In his address in behalf of the Ger
man people, delivered from the portico
of the Parliament Building Reichs-
tag President Loebe eulogized the late
president.
I'm a miserable lane stood his
cradle" said the speaker. To-day a
whole world speaks his name with
appreciation and respect. Unshak-
able faith in him led to his being
offered the federal chancellorship and
later the presidency. He never be-
trayed his trust. With gratitude an
overwhelming majority of the Ger
man people recognize how faithfully
he served.
Apostrophizing Herr Ebert. DR..
Loebe continued: You leave us at
a moment when your efforts seemed
to promise success. Night still en-
shrouds our people. and only from
afar you saw the dawn of morn. 1t
was not fated that you should step
forth into the broad daylight when
our peoples gravest cares Iessened
and your efforts were duly appreci-
ated. But future generations will
bow in reverence at your tomb"
Evening star., 1925-03-05
"HOnOrs'' for Most
House "MarathOns''
Taken by Blanton
Responsible for IS Roll
Calls to Bring Absent
Members In.

THE bellboys OF Congress" is what
they call the members when they are
seen doing "a hot foot" from their
ohices TO the House chamber to an
swer roll call. Some OF these mem
bers are a work In their ofices at
least half mile from their seats
in the House when the bell rings
through the corridors serving notice
that a roll call has been ordered
Never knowing what may be up, ana
not daring TO miss roll call on some
important party question or some
piece OF legislation OF particular in
terest to their constituents, the mem
bers have to drop everything and run
when the bell rings.
1t is a comical and pathetic sight
to see the fat and the lean members,
those OF great dignity and those with
no dignity. doing this race, several
times day, to get there In time to
record their presence or vote.
About $50 hours were devoted TO
the House during the two sessions OF
the last Congress in listening 10 roll
calls. Between 25 and 80 minutes
were consumed each time the 435
names were intoned, and there were
800 calls in all.
Representative Blanton. Democrat
Texas, records show, held first hon.
ors in demanding roll calls to drum
UP misunderstanding 35 points of nc
quorum in the last session only.
Representative Allen, Democrat
West Virginia, who retired yesterday
won first honors in another field
faithful notwithstanding on all OF
the 800 roll calls and not missing a
single speech of the hundre eds deliv-
cred during the sessions
Evening star., 1925-03-05
Coolidge Receives
Congratulations of
Many World Rulers
Shakes Hands With 600
Callers at Office This
Morning.

Cable MESA ges of congratulat1on
and good wishes have been received
at the White House from practically
every ruler in the world. Among the
first TO be received were ones in the
name of King George of England,
King Alfonso OF Spain and King, Vic
tor Of Italy.
attaches that besides those who had
audiences with the President during
the first half of the day the Execu-
tive shook hands with $50 people.
Among the latter were so man and
woman members of the Republican
State and county committees of In
diana. headed by Joseph Healing. Re-
publican rational commi tt eeman from
that cate; 100 members CT the Hamil-
ton ClI1 and the Union League OF
Chicago, who We're introduced to the
President by Senator Mckinley; IS
members of the American Anti-To-
hacco Lea que and a delegation of
Republicans of North and South Da-
kota.
Senator Curtis of Kansas and Sena-
tor Robinson of Arkansas Republican
and Democratic leaders, respectively,
called on the President shortly before
L o'clock as committee of two to
formally notify him that the Senate
had assembled in extraordinary ses-
sion and was ready TO receive any
communications from him.
The President and Mrs. Coolidge at
O'Clock this afternoon will receive
in the East Room of the White House
the man and woman members of the
Republican national committee and
their Families who came to Washing
ton to attend the inaugural cere-
monies.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
CONCERT AT CAPITOL.
Patriotic Conference Event Draws
Representative Throng.

Classical music and old shi ed
airs fioated out from the east steps
of the Capitol last night when spe-
cial concert was given under the
auspices of the National Patriotic
Conference. The concert, which last
ed from o'clock to s:45, was broad
cast by station WCAP.
The crowd. although small in COM
parison with that which had been
on the scene all through the day.
was a select one and probably repre-
sented most of the States in the
Union.
The program was opened by sing
ing of patriotic hymns by the chorus
choir of the First Congregational
Church, directed by Mrs. Ruby Smith
Stahl. This was followed by several
selections by the choir from the Ver-
mont Avenue Christian. Church. di-
rected by william Z. Braithwaite,
after which there were selections by
the Columbia Quartet. composed or
Mr.. Braithwaite, Raymond G. Moore.
Paul G. Ledig and John c. Smith. IF
God SO Clothe the Grass" and I'm the
Deep" were sung by Mr.. Smith. Both
the male and female glSe clubs OF
Howard University sang Il Am So
Glad That Trouble Will Not Last Al
ways" and Ashes of Roses" A solo,
Tommy Boy" was sung by Mr..
Smith The latter also led the audi
ence in singing America" which
concluded the program.
A special feature of the program
was the singing of My Old Kentucky
Home" by the audience. led by Mr..
Braithwaite.
Rexford L. Holmes was in charge
OF the program
Evening star., 1925-03-05
NEW DAWN-TO-DUSK
FLIGHT IS PLANNED
Maj. Lanphier Says Trip
From Michigan to Florida
Will Be Successful.
Rr the Associated Press.


AUGUSTA. Ga. March 5.-"Another
dawn-to- dusk flight will be arranged
as soon as possible Maj. Thoma s
G. Lanphier. commanding the squad
ron of pursuit planes which stopped
here yesterday en- route to Selfridge
Field Mich. from Miami, Fla, assert
ed as he supervised the work of pre-
pairing the planes for their next hop
today. Eleven of the twelve planes
were to take the air about noon for
Langley Field. Va. The twelfth plane,
forced down at Daytona Beach yes
terday, will join the squadron either
here or at Langley Field
"On my arrival at Selfridge Field /
will attempt to make arrangements
for a similar flight over the same
route, which, without question: will
be a success, due to the valuable
information received on this flight" +"
Maj. Lanphier said.
The IL planes arrived at Augusta
yesterday. making the trip from
Miami in about four hours.
Maj. Lanphier termed the flight a
success. declaring the planes had
demonstrated that they were capable
of giving the type of service for
which they were designed.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
TRACTION MERGER
PARLEY PROPOSED
Companies Asked to Act Un-
der Measure Passed by
Congress.

The first step looking to a possible
consolidation of the street railway
lines under the voluntary merger
bill just passed by Congress was
taken today when Engineer Commits
sioner Bell suggested to officials of
both systems that they get together
and discuss the question.
1t was thought at first that the
commission would invite the heads
of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Co. and of the Capital Traction
Co. into conference at the District
Building Col. Bell concluded, how
ever. that it would be more feasible
TO have the railway officials meet to-
gether first.
The utilities commission then will
stand ready to render any assistance
it can in attempting to arrive at a
basis on which the two companies
would be willing to combine.
Merger Authorized.
AS officials of the commission under
stand it, the act of Congress merely
authorizes the companies to merge
with a proviso that the details of
the agreement be ratified by the next
session of Congress.
William F. Ham, president of the
Washington Railway and Electric Co,
said he would be willing to join in
conference on the question Of
merger. but he could not venture a
prediction as to the prospects for
consolidation at this time.
George +. Hamilton. president of the
Capital Traction CO.. stated he had
not had an oppcr tunity to study the bill
passed by Congress and was not in a
position to discuss what might be
done.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
BROTHERS FIGHT POSSE,
PITCHF0RK VS.. GUN
Captured in Field, One Wounded
to Face Lunacy Charge Pre-.
ferred by Neighbors.
BY the Associat ted Press.

BY the Associated Press
BELLEFoNTAINE, Ohio, March 8
After gun fight and a hand nd-to-hana
battle, Ray and Harry Wren of near
Fushsylvania were captured today by
Sheriff c. S. Wooley and five deputies.
Since Monday the men had resisted
arrest on lunacy charges filed hv
ne1ghhcrs and had threatened death
to any one who attempted to take
them.
The men were rushed by the officers
as they were driving through a field
in wagon to do some work on their
farm. Ray, aged 40, attacked the
authorities with a pitchfork He was
shot and slightly wounded in the leg.
but continued to resist arrest and
finally was subdued with club.
Harry. the older brother, DISPLAYED
little opposition.
On the warrant the neighbors
charged that the brothers had acted
queer since the death of their mother
two years ago,