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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17
EXEMPT GAS COSTS
STATE $4,000

HELENA, Sept. 1.-THE bien-
NAL report Of the state board Of
equalization, which is now in
preparation, will show that from
July /, 1880, to June 80.
1882, the federal government
purchased for its agents and rep
resentatives in Montana, 1906
s36 gallons OF gasoline. For the
last three years the federal gov
eminent has been exempt from
paying the gasoline tax, due to
a decision OF the supreme court
of the United States. During tho
two-year period, the exemption
signified a loss in revenue to
the state of s7O,s4e.7O. Phil
Greenan. chief clerk for the
equalization board, said. The
board OF equalization did not
have available the amount OF gas
oline purchased in Montana by
the federal government for the
previous biennium, because the
record was not started until APP
Ri. 1880.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17

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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17
cur BANK
GAS COST
LOWERED

Ont Bank, September IT,
In an order issued late Last
week, By the Montana Pub
lie Service commission. rates
Of the Cut Bank Gas Utilities
are reduced from 12zk 70
rs percent under the exist
ing rate.
In the first bracket the rate
is reduced from 55c for the first
$4,000 feet to 45c; in the Sc
cond bracket from soc to 4oc;
in the third bracket from 40c
to s5c; in the fourth and fifth
brackets remains as at present
and In the sixth the rate Is re-
duced from zoe to 15c.
The new rates are ordered
into effect on Sept. 2Srd. but
the local utilities company has
the alternative. in writing, to
show cause why these rates
should not be reduced.
The movement for a reduced
rate was commenced last winter,
when heavy users held informal
discussions with representatives
OF the utility. In April Of this
year a petition was circulated
in the city. asking the Montana
Public Service commission to
make an investigation. Upon re-
ceipt of the petition, the auditor
OF the commission came here and
went over the records and vouch-
srs Of the company. after which
he filed his report. The recent
action OF the commission was
based upon this report.
A short time ago the COM
mission, IN a separate order. re-
duced the minimum rate from
$500 a month to $3.50 a month.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17

The concern which is re-
suning operations in this pi-
oneer field is Oil City Royal
ties, Ltd, organized BY Larry
r. Patrick and Theo F. Grew
er Of Calgary and Vancouver
Commenting on previous de
velopment in this district, the
Calgary Daily Herald says
"The old discovery well
was brought into production,
at d depth Of 1920 feet, by
the Rocky Mountain Develop
ment Company in 1902. The
late John Lineham was presi-
dent Of the company. Affidav-
its were made by members Of
the drilling crew and others
to the effect that the well pro
duced 300 barrels Of high
grade crude oil daily. Unfor-
tunately, 100 feet Of wooden
rod tools were dropped in the
hole and this, together with
the waxing effect Of the paraf-
fin in the crude oil, reduced
the flow to 40 barrels daily.
This was used for many months
as a cattle dip to eradicate a
plague Of mango which exist
ed on Alberta ranches at that
time.
"The new drilling equip
ment originally cost $41, 600
which compares with the old
drilling rig shipped from Pc
trolia fob Macleod for $3.50
"Drillers Of the new well
have the approval Of E. Il.
Cunningham Craig, prominent
British geologist, who claims
production will be obtained at
from 1000 to 1900 feet; DIR.
Jas. G .Templeton and DR.. 81
mon Papp of the international
Geophysical Prospecting Com
pany Of London, Ems land. "
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17
TRANSFER OF
U. S. ACREAGE
UP TO PUBLIC

Proposed transfer Of pub
lie lands to the states is
generally opposed by wes-
tern senators and congress-
men, unless such transfers
are also accompanied BY
transfer Of the mineral
rights under the lands.
This was the declaration this
week of Senator walsh in a Hell
ena interview.
'Montana's senators and rep
resentatiVes in congress" he
said, "are keenly interested in
the outcome OF the controversy
over the proposed transfer to
the state Of public lands, and
the crystalizing of public sentl-
ment such as we expect at the
meeting at Helena Sept Is will
serve in great measure IN guild
ing our actions in congress-"
In sketching recent develop
ments in the long dispute and
pointing out that western sena-
tors generally oppose the grant
and the legislation unless the
mineral lands are included" the
senator said, st seems to be the
Judgment Of members (of con-
gressl to permit public sentiment
to assert itself before taking IL
nal action"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17

OIL CITY, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE
Derrick says stocks OF Pennsyl-
wanna crude held by major line
companies OF the east at the
close OF August totaled 2,29s,0s2
barrels, an increase OF $3.50
barrels over July. Increased
runs from wells and decreased
shipments to refineries resulted
in additional stocks, the paper
says.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17
WARN OF FRAUDS

WASHINGTON. Sept. ia
warning to western investors 70
be careful before putting their
money into eastern real estate
mortgages was broadcast this
week BY Nugent Dodds. assist
amt attorney general.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17

NIL is the blood of the earth fovIng through
" fortunes field only 70 enrich the courageous
n sometimes regards even the nOT-t1iHklng DUST
ness Stacker, but i nepeT tEffS me 0uraen Os
aS egcooss generally 90 to those who combine
some deqree of thought with action
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17

Watsrton Lakes Alberta, September 17-Oontrassng
old and new in oil field equipment and illustrating Fne
changes that 80 years have brought in the oil industry
sal 600 drilling rig is now on location in oil City, IN
Rocky Mountain canyon where oil was found 80 years ago.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1932-09-17

(continued from PAGE onel
Il is stated, has ceased to trans
sact business and has no anten-
ton Of ever again resuming
operations. Directors Of the
company are w. NJ Fulton, NJ.
q. Evans and E. G. McDonough.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
BONUS MARCHERS'
BENEFIT PLANNED
Midnight Show Expected to
Raise 81, 0OO-Barracks
Site Selected.

A gala midnight show at the Gayety
Theater will be staged to raise funds
for the bonus army" now marching on
Washington to demand payment of ad-
justed service certificates, Police Chief
Pelham D. Glassford announced today.
The show. which was suggested by
Manager Jimmy Lake Of the Ninth
street burlesque house, is expected to
raise $1,000 or more to be used for con-
struCting temporary barracks and for
feeding the bonus mafchers.
The exact date for the mammoth at
traction has not yet been selected but
it IS expected to be held some day next
week.
Gen. Glassford declined suggestion
he act as master Of ceremonies, but said
he would be glad to announce any box
ing or wrestling bouts which may be put
on for the benefit of the iobless war
veterans.
At the same time, Glassford an
nOunced selection of Federal-owned
site. northeast of Boiling Field. for the
erection OF temporary barracks to house
the bonus army Construction of the
barracks by the unemployed veterans
will begin Tuesday. with lumber OBJ
tanned from the Hechinger Wrecking Co.
Glassford was to confer today with
designers from the wrecking company
and from the Veterans Administration
over plans for the barracks. He plans
to build Simply a roof about S feet
above the ground, supported by up
rights and without side walls. The
roof, in the shape Of an inverted w.
will overhang the upright posts so as to
afford protection from wind and rain
Until Tuesday, the thousand or more
veterans now in Washington and those
who will arrive over the week end will
be housed in the missions, and II neces-
sary. in a vacant building at BIS C
street, the police chief announced.
Continuing his campaign to discour-
age the marchers from coming to the
Capital, Gen. Glassford last night wired
Gov. Clifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia Police Chief L. B. Mills
and President Daniel Willard of the
Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad asking that
they do everything possible to keep the
jobless veterans from coming here and
draining the already depleted relief re-
sources.
To feed the ex-service men when
they are encamped in barracks near
Boiling Field. Gen. Glassford obtained
from Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan, Ma
tional Guard commandant, two Army
rolling kitchens located at Camp Sims
These will be held in readiness to
shift to the bonus encampment on Tues
day. Officials Of the Volunteers of
America have offered to do the cooking
for the veterans, according to Glassford.
A survey of the city last night dis
closed only about 100 veterans sleeping
ha Ho1 In ,f
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
HOOVER TO LEAVE
FOR RAPIDAN CAMP
First Lady Precedes Presidents
Party, Accompanied by Woman
Friends.

With small party of friends, Presi-
dent Hoover will leave Washington this
afternoon to spend the week end at his
fishing camp on the Rapidan River In
| Virginia.
Mrs. Hoover did not wait for the
President, but with two Of her intimate
woman friends left the White House be-
fore 10 o'clock. Mrs. Hoover was at
the wheel Of her own car. With her
were Mrs. Edgar Rickard of New
Canaan, Conn, who with Mr.. Rickard
was a guest last week end at the camp,
and Mrs. Stark McMullin, who has made
her home at the White House through
cut the Hoover administration.
The other guests will be Mr.. Richard.
business associate of the President for
many years; Mark Sullivan, author and
newspaper writer, and Mrs Sullivan:
Alan Fox, New York attorney, an old
personal friend; Henry M. Robinson, Los
Angeles banker, and recognized as one
Of the Presidents closest financial ad-
vtsers: Capt. G. r. Train, chief naval
aide at the White House, and Mrs.
Train: Capt. ]. T. Boone. White House
physician, and Lawrence Richey, one of
the Presidents secretaries.
It was said at the White House that.
while the President is looking forward
to this brief vacation, it is not at all
certain be win remain at the camp over
Memorial day. as he originally contem-
plated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
CONTRACTS SIGNED
| FOR q u. S. BUILDINGS
$16,4Ss, 900 Projects in Heart Of
Triangle to Be Completed
in Two Years.

Contracts for construction Of four
large connected Government buildings
in the heart of the Federal triangle
have been signed by Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury Heath, with prospects
that they will be completed in about
two years.
The four buildings were divided up
into two contracts. McCloskey & Co.
of Philadelphia was awarded the con-
tract for construction of the Post Office
Department Building between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets on Pennsylvania
| avenue, at figure of $7,642 900. The
specifications call for use of steel win
dow frames in place of bronze for out
side windows.
The three other buildings in the
group, Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion, Government Auditorium and the
Department of Labor, which will extend
from Twelfth to Fourteenth streets
along Constitution avenue, were award
ed in one contract to the Great Lakes
Construction Co. of Chicago, at figure
of S8,846,000. There were IA bidders,
of which Great Lakes was low.
This makes total Of l6,488,000 for
the group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
U. S. AVIATOR SET
FOR TOXIC FLIGHT
Brownies Plane, Lone Star, lowed
to Top of Ramp-Wind
Favorable.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, May c8-The huge red
monoplane, Lone Star, in which Nat c.
Browne, New York flyer, will attempt tc
fly to Toxic, sat on top of its elevated
ramp today. ready to be raced down
the field at daylight on the long trans
pacific fight.
A long-awaited southerly wind was
blowing up the field after midnight and
Charles o. Schick, meteorologist, said
it was strong enough to insure a safe
take-off. 1t had a velocity of upward
Of six miles an hour.
The plane was towed to the top of
the 148-foot- long ramp last night after
Browne squeezed himself into the
tightly-fitting cockpit and warmed the
motor up for Is minutes. He then re-
tired to 4 cot in nearby hangar for a
few hours sleep.
The Lone Star" had 1874 gallons of
gasoline in its tanks, but Browne said
that If the south wind strengthened,
facilitating the take-off, he planned
to add so or go gallons more.
On the long air trail over the Pacific
Schick said, ideal weather conditions
prevailed,
A prize Of approximately $50, 900 awaits
the first aviator to make a successful
Seattle-To fight by next Wednes-
day.
The wind began to die as the morn
ing wore on. but Browne, awakening
for a short time. said he planned to
try to get away at daylight regardless
of the wind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
EDWARD F. SWIFT
PLUNCES TO DEATH
Veteran Packer Falls From
6-Story Window-In III
Health Several Weeks.
BY the Associated Press.

/ BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. May 28.-Edward F
Swift, ST.. 81, chairman Of Swift g. Co.
plunged to death today from the win
dow of his sixth-story apartment at
1850 North State street.
He had been in Ill health for several
weeks.
Charles H. Swift, his brother, and
vice chairman of the packing company
said that on his physicians advice Mr.
Swift had planned to leave Tuesday
for vacation and rest in Europe
The veteran packer had fallen from
his window to the alley at the rear OF
the North State street apartment
Death was instant.
He was the son of the pioneer pack
e.. Gustavus Franklin Swift, founder
Of the firm that became the worlds
largest.
At his death, Edward F. Swift wa:
chairman of the Chicago house anc
president Of Compania Swift Interna.
cional, which does an extensive business
in South America
Although all the big packers had beer
disappointed in the refusal of the United
States Supreme Court recently to mod
ify the famous packers consent" de.
cree to allow them to venture into re-
tail marketing, officials of Swift g. Co
have since stated that their company
was prepared fully for such a decision
and its business was not adversely af-
fected. Yesterday the company's divi-
dend was placed on a 81 annual div!-
dend basis. 1t had been 81 heretofore
Members of the family and servants
informed the police Mr.. Swift hao
arisen as usual at $50 am. Breakfast
was served, and he then took his news
paper into the living room to read.
The family chauffeur, sitting in thu
Swift automobile In driveway, saw the
fatal fall of his employer
Mr.. Swift married Hortense New
conner of Shannon. ILL.,. and they hac
three children, Annie May, now Mrs
Huntington B. Henry; TheoSore Philil
and Edward Foster, jr.
Like many another leading family
the Swifts occupied their town home OF
State street.-The Gold Coast fringinl
the lake just north of the Loop
during the Winter months and main
tanned also residence in Lake Forest
the fashionable North Shore suburb.
His position as head of the grea
packing firm brought him numerou
collateral posts-president of Swift Re
frigerator Transportation Co.. vice presi
dent of Libby, Mcneil and Libby, direc
tor of the Fort Worth Stockvards Co.
of the Continental-Illinoi Bank ant
other institutions
His was the third tragic death amonl
Chicago's foremost packers. j. Ogdel
Armour died in London after struggling
vainly to stem the loss of his vas
fortune in the postwar collapse. F
Edison White, who was president o
Armour & Co., fell from his apartment
window and was killed more than a yea
ago.
Charles Swift issued the brief state
ment:
Edward F. Swift had been in hi
usual good health and spirits. He hat
been attending to business as usual
His affairs are in excellent condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Speaker AssaiIs Opposition
to $1,000, 900, 900 Program
Offered in House.
DECLARES COOPERATION
WAS NOT EXPECTED
Texan Says Reconstruction Act
Just as Much "Pork Barrel"
as New Proposal.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Speaker Garner today, in a formal
statement, assailed President Hoover for
his criticism Of the $4,000 .00O. 900 relief
program and denied that it was pork
barrel legislation.
At his daily conference with news
paper men, the Texan handed a single
copy of his statement to them. He said
that the Presidents allusion to the pro-
posed public works program in his relief
plan as pork barrel comes with poor
grace from one who demanded that
Congress cooperate with him in pass
ing the Reconstruction Finance Cor.
poration act"
1T would be-" Garner added, "just
as logical to refer to the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation act as pork
barrel for the banks, insurance COM
panies, railroads and financial institu-
tions Of the country.
1T Is not pork barrel nor can any
other program which will extend aid in
this period Of distress be termed as
SUCH"
Didn't Expect Cooperation.
Garner smiled as he handed his
statement to the newspaper men. He
laughirgly said that President Hoover's
opposition to the bill to relieve destitu-
ton, to broaden the lending powers Of
the Reconstruction Finance Corpora
ton and to create employment by au-
thorizing and expediting public works
program was not unexpected"
The Democrats did not expect to
receive real cooperation from the Pres
ident in any matter benefiting the
masses and those who might be termed
the middle class of American people"
Garner said.
An aid to removal of the surplus farm
products bought in the sterilization
incorporated in the already broad
bill.
The bill carries total Of $780,
GA 337. OF this. slooooo.oo0 would go
to the President for use IN direct relief
and $1,000, 100000 to the Reconstruc-
ton Cooperation for loans for virtually
all sorts of enterprises that could fur
nish adequate security
Representative Ratney of Illinois, the
majority leader, issued statement
today disclosing that the public works
construction. which would make up the
remainder. would cover a wide variety
CT projects and would total s1,209, 084,-
337.
The bill would authorize the Recon-
struction Corporation to finance the
sale in foreign markets of surplus farm
products so that their existence would
mot have a depressing effect upon cur
rent prices"
An angry denunciation by President
Hoover Of Speaker Gamers program,
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

The Navy proposes to knock the
romance and wedding bells out Of
graduations at the Naval Academy at
Annapolis by reinstating the rule that
young graduates must not marry for
two years after they receive their COM
missions as ensigns.
The restriction will not apply to this
years graduating class, it was learned
today. but, beginning with the class
Of 1888, the young naval officers will
have to serve two years at sea before
contemplating matrimony. Consequent
~ this June's colorful nuptials at the
Naval Academy Chapel, with all the
panoply of crossed swords, proud new
iy made ensigns and blushing brides.
the pageantry of congratulations and
tossed rice will be the last.
Naval Academy officials said today
that the proposed two-year ban on
marriage after graduation not only has
the Endorsement Of the Navy Depart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
BAN NAVAL ACADEMY MARRIAGES
FOR YEARS AFTER GRADUATION
Reestablishing of Old Rule Not to Apply Until Next
Years Class.

ment. but 1t also has the backing Of
the White House and the naval COM
mittees Of Congress.
Although the rule will not affect the
class graduating next week, officials as
serted that Rear Admiral Thomas c.
Hart, superintendent of the academy,
and the chaplain have persuaded many
prospective bridegrooms that it will be
more solemn and sacred to wait until
the day after graduation before the
knots are tied.
In applying the two-year ban, ofncials
at the academy said that the Navy was
merely going back to q rule that pre-
vailed for many years. Josephus DAN
iels, wartime Secretary, Is credited with
having lifted the ban.
High naval officers are quoted rs
holding the view that the young officers
during their first training have quite
enough to do learning the practical as
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Yacht Once Used
By Cleveland Is
Now Refuse Boat
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, May 28.-Low,
rakish lines, which even cumber-
some oil tanks forward cannot
disguise. and teak deck rails be-
tray the salvage boat Salvager as
having a more glamourous back
ground than her present messy
job would indicate.
The Salvager, owned by a
Brooklyn salvage firm, patrols the
harbor. pumping refuse oil and
bilge water from ocean liners.
She was formerly the Oneida,
seagoing yacht on which Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland took
many fishing trips. After pass
ing through many hands. the
Oneida finally was bought by a
rum runner. She was seized by
the Coast Guard and sold to the
Brooklyn concern. which changed
her name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
FARO GAME SUIT FOUGHT

CHICAGO, May % (P.-A demurrer
to the $l5O,0o0 libel suit of Mrs. Myrtle
Tanner Blacklidge, former collector of
Internal Revenue here, was filed yes
terday by Edward r. Litsinger, lawyer
and Republican leader, who declared
she had failed to set up good cause
for action.
The woman's suit was an outgrowth
of the now famous $4,000 faro game
swindle in Springfield hotel more
said she lost that amount, which she
had borrowed from Litsinger so that
she might collect huge paper profit
won on previous game. Following the
swindle, Litsinger. friend for many
years. issued statement, which Mrs
Blacklidge used as basis for her suit.
1itsinger asked that the libel charges
sad plea for damages be dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
WALKERS BROTHER
REPORTED MISSING
Gone Since Name Was Men.
tened in Probe of May
0r's Activities.
BY the Associated Press.

by the ASSOCIATED PCeSS.
NEW YORK, May 28.-Irving Ber
Cooper, associate counsel of the Legis-
lative City Investigation Committee
said today he has been unable to reach
brother, since May 10. the day after
william j. Seaman testified he had paid
Dr. Walker for medical services $4,000
sum equal to about half of a commits
sion Seaman received on a sale Of
equipment to the city.
While Mayor Walker was on the
stand Thursday, Samuel Seabury asked
him If he knew where his brother was
and Walker promised to try and locate
him and have him get in touch with the
committee.
Promised to Appear.
Scanlon, agent for street cleaning
equipment company, gave his testi-
mony about the $4,000 on May H.
| Cooper said today DR.. Walker tele-
phoned the committee May 10 and
promised to appear for questioning
May 20, but failed to show up. Since
then, he said, the committee has been
uIldUlc W IcdSu S2eAASA os AA>
home or at his Office.
Cooper said he had also been unable
to locate DR.. Alfred B. Cassasa. who,
he said, shares Office with DR.. Walker
Mayor Walker testified he had not
seen his brother for five or six months
and did not know where he was.
Probe Recessed.
Seabury whetted his ak today and
prepared to hack again at the props
of Mayor walkers explanation OF events
which Seabury calls exceedingly sus-
picious."
After a fiery duel in which the mayor
defended his political honor. Seabury
turned yesterday to an analysis OF pans
and brokerage accounts When the
Hofstadter Legislative Committee re-
sumes next Tuesday its investigation
into charges of corruption in New YORK
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