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Evening star., 1934-12-26
What's What
Behind News
In Capital
Richberg Letter Termed
Good Publicity for
Tohnson's Book.
BY PAUL MALLON.

BY PAUL MALLON.
N VOW that Santa Claus has gone,
M it may be permissible to dis
VI close that the Christmas Eve
L greetings exchanged by Messrs.
Richberg and johnson were
not exactly heavenly.
They were inspired by exigencies of
ordinary political politeness among
brethren of the New Deal, and by some
one with a telephone who was able to
tell both boys what the exigencies of
political politeness in the New Deal
are. But it is just as well the greet
ings were exchanged between Messrs.
Richberg and johnson by telegraph.
Each one still knows what the other
thinks about him. If these thoughts
are ever faithfully reduced to writing,
perhaps each can sue the other for
hpel.
Richberg Hearing Stories.
What happened was that Mr.. Rich
berg has been hearing stories that
Gen. Johnson is supposed to have been
telling off the record These verbal
yarns are not the kind on which libel
suits are usually based. They merely
reflect personal opinion of one man
for another.
Mr.. Richberg had no direct in
formation OF Uhat pas in John
sons book. He did know that
JohnSon's opinions toere usually
Evening star., 1934-12-26
GREETING TRAVELS FAR
Byrd Scientist Sends Wireless
Yule Note to Mother,

DALLAS. December 26 Rl.-Long-
distance Christmas greetings came
yesterday to Mrs. Joseph Morgan of
Dallas from her son. DR.. Charles Gill
Morgan. scientist with the Byrd Ant
arctic expedition.
Here's a long-distance wish for q
happy Christmas and New Year" said
the wireless message. "All well on
trail. Tough weather, but well sup
piled. Having time with tractor"
DR.. Morgan is with a tractor party
about $50 miles from Little America,
expedition headquarters.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
And So He Ate the Goldfish

Dean Le,Dis lejt), 9-month-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Do,D
LelDis OF Kansas City, knocked
oUer the gold fish bot0l and, be-
fore his mother could stop him,
SWALLOWED q 3-inch goldfish.
From the expression on his
face, he apparently mas de-
signs on the surutving inhabi-
tant OF the bo,ol, guarded by
his 2-year-oh brother, Dom
aid.
"A. P. Photo.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
OLD FIRE REVIVEs

Firemen Called Back Twice on
Christmas After Two Weeks.
BALTIMORE, December rs R-
Firemen had their Christmas inter-
rupted twice yesterday by a fire they
thought they had conquered two weeks
ago.
A building Of the Atlantic Rag Co.
caught fire two weeks ago, causing a
f1ve-alarm signal. A fireman was
killed and several injured battling the
stubborn blaze then.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
MASONIC LODGE ELECTS
Heathsville, Va, Choices Include
Hudnail for Worshipful Master.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HEATHSVILLE, Va, December 26.
AT a meeting of the Heathsville
Lodge. No. 100, A. F. and A. NJ, the
following were elected and installed !:
j. S. Hudnall. worshipful master: W.
H. Sandy. senior warden: H R.
Straughan, junior warden; William
Blundon, treasurer; Il. G. Winstead.
secretary; J. B. DUNCAN, I, senior
deacon; W. c. Blackwell, jr., Junior
deacon; o. c. Vanlandineham, tiler;
T. M. Dobyns, ST., chaplain, and T.
Edward Hall and E. Hugh Smith,
stewards
Evening star., 1934-12-26
MRS. H. J. REUSE DIES
Wife of Naval Omcer Succumbs
at California Hospital.

LONG BEACH. Calf, December 26
R.-After q long illness. Mrs. Matil-
da Mulford Reuse, 4S, wife of Lieut..
Comdr. Harry J. Reuse, u. S. N, died
at a hospital here yesterday. The
funeral will be at Norfolk. Va. at q
a date to be set later.
Mrs Reuse was born . in Plain
field, N. J.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
SAAR LURES CHICAG0ANS
$50 Former Residents Join In
Group to Sail Tonight.

CHICAGO, December 26 R.-A
second Chicago delegation of former
residents of the Saar district left yes
terday, to the accompaniment Of Ger
man patriotic music, to vote in the
Saar plebiscite January 13.
There were $50 members IN the
group, which viii sau from New York
tonight On The hner Deutschland.
Evening star., 1934-12-26
VETERAN FIREMAN DIES
Chicagoan Stricken on Way Home
for Christmas Gathering.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December 26-Fire Capt.
Patrick Sullivan, 60, veteran who par
ticipated in the two historic fires at
the Stockyards. including the $1,000
900 blaze last May. was on duty five
successive Christmas days. Yesterday
he was to have been free to celebrate
with his family.
Capt Sullivan boarded street car
en- route home, where his wife. daugh-
ters and friends had gathered He
was stricken with q heart attack and
died.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22
ALL ABLE is
BOOSTED 1900
BBl., JANUARY

Montana has been allowed an
Increased oil production Of 1900
barrels per day during January
by the Federal oil administration.
bringing MontAna's allowable mp 70
$500 barrels per day.
THIS Is the highest allowable that
has been granted Montana and
more nearly equals the market de-
mand than at any time since allO-
cation began. according to pro-
ducers.
At the same time Wyoming was
given an additional increase, OF
3,100 barrels, from $500.
Montana production is still run
ming around IL 500 barrels but
with the exception Of perhaps 1900
barrels, there Is a market for all
Of It. In Kevin-Sunburst the prin-
cipaI buyers are either pro-rating
else storing the OIL at the pro-
ducers' expense:
The order Is retroactive to De-
sember II.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22
Blackfeet Indians
Have 17O-Barrel
Christmas Well

TMV HE Blacdeet Indian tribe in northern Montana VIII
Christmas morning celebrate In addition 70 their other good
fortunes the gift Of 170baxTel oil well their tribal lan
well that looked Like small when completed the Con
sohdated Cas-Trbal No. NWN NE 3ASb6W, pumped III
barrels during the first "a hours after placed poduOOA
This well picked mp the Out Bank sand ct 2eB with sh0w
ing Of oil Drilling continued to 1887 and oil 1000 fest In
the casing Il gwabbed for time but with little
Rods and tubing and il put production. gwab
hing had apparently opened channels for
Of the best wells in the west end Of the field.
Consolidated Gas Is gpudding It's Tribal No. well in SWN
sEN 34S5-6W.
The Tribal No the largest well the Reservation and
Is Of SIX tribal wells which paying royalties the
BIacest Indians The proceeds 10 be distributed by the
council along with the bonus money received at the fall sass sale
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22
NADAUHAS
NC IL,
BANK LEASE

Starting off producing az the
rate Of 40 barrels per day, tho
Nadeau Brothers Farmaers
State Bank No. 1, producer ON
NWM NEM 17-SS-BW, IL re-
garded by Cut Bank operators
as further proof OF the con-
sistency Of production ON the
so-calIed south part OF the
field.
This well had less than 1000
feet Of oil standing in the hole
when completed. It did not make
much of a showing when IL was
swabbed. Placed on the pump It
started off at 40 barrels which is
considered an excellent producer
in this field.
Outside Of the town of Cut Bank
there is little drilling activity in
this field, as the new year ap-
proaches. Perfect wea4her COM
tinued during the past week, there
having been absolutely no loss of
time due TO Indictment weather
during the present winter.
Montana Power Gas company's
St'~C AfOs = Az ~ " - ~ Il X 1902
5W, is reported drilling at 2eOO
feet and will be completion next
week. II is being watched with
interest as 1t will indicate the ex-
tent OF production to the east in
this township.
Cobb alberger No. 4, SEX
SEA 36-35-SW. diagonal offset TO
the sensational Montana Headlight
producer, Is drilling at 7ee5 feet.
Indian Oii-Relchoff No. I, NWZ
SEN 3-34-eW, is running pipe
sfter having drilled past lost tools
u 1850.
LAWYER Hoer Clarkson No. /,
sWA SWA 9-33-@W, Is drilling
Il 28zO. This is the third wen
lrilled In the field by Ed Lawier,
Hardin theater man.
Tarrant's Hagiund No. s, SwH
SEA 1S-34-6W, is reported pump
ng better than SO barrels q day.
Castle-State No. 1. sWN sWH
l6-S5-eW, Is making so barrels
'er day.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

The most important operation
in ArgsnEa from the standpoint
Of making possible enormous deveI-
opment throughout the district is
the operation Of the Groundhog
Mines Syndicate which ls capital
lied al Vancouver, b. G. and
headed ny two enterprising Mon
tanans with the vision 20 see the
need OF mining and handling low
grade ore, having behind them q
company with the nerve to seek
what Ehe old timers shipping to
Wales we're forced TO leave.
r. q. Henderson and r. L.
Jones' who are heading the syndi-
cate In Montana, contemplate q
30O-ton enstom mill which viii
handle the types OF ore to be
found Ia the vicinity, with the
highest possible recovery. Their
first unit consists OF a 50-ton
ball mill complete with crusher
and rolls giving II q capacity Of
rs tons per day. This unit win
be operating early in 1885. The
demand 9oF custom milling h con-
stamt1y Inoraasing IN the district
which wals necessitate the install
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22
CLANK Of OIL
WELLREPLACES
XMAS CHIMES

The rythmic clank OF q wire
line slapping the sides Of q string
OF 1O-inch casing Is kind OF Christ
MAG chimes that will make for
residents OF the town Of Cut Bank
the merriest Christmas in the his
tory OF the town.
The sleigh bells Of Santa Claus
will be drowned out on Christmas
eve at Cut Bank by not less than
five drilling wells. The town OF
Cut Bank is merry. Is 1t not site
ting on q pool Of 100000 worth
Of oil? And does not every lot
owner own part Of that oil--h be
can get II?
one additional we'll started drill
ing in the city limits on Monday.
Another Is spudding today. A
third is expected to spud Monday
which IN addition to two now drill
ing will bring the total to five.
RumoxB OF am injmnCtaon
against the drilling Of wells
within the city limits heard
in Great Falls last Friday
proved without foundation
So far rs cam be determined.
NO im5mueEa1m AsMs an @aezsea
AND none IL proposed. The
wen Of Wickskxamd and rs
sOcEates mentioned in the Fu-
NOR, Is the enc now Bpudding
merriIy awag.
All this came about because r.
C. Jeffrfes went of fand left one
OF the richest mining propositions
In Montana In the belief that he
could more and faster money in |
oil. He drilled a well in the nOdth /
edge OF the town. F'inger-marked |
as a dry hole, It made 324 bar
rels the first "a hours and is
still making around 140 barrels. |
Now comes the realization that /
every lot in town covers oil land. /
Everyone knew that the town was
within the known area OF the /
field and every foot Of ground /
around it has been under lease for
years but not until the well on the
Lukens lot gushed oil did It be-
come apparent that the town of
Cut Bank was not under lease.
Railroad Land Sought
The newest angle In the town
Is an effort 10 secure
oil rights on the right-of-way OF
the Great Northern railway. II
the necessary contracts can be COM
pleted, the Great Northern rail-
way company may become enc Of
gconfinued on Page F7vei
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

who planned improvised tees and
greens and other things that In
cumber and perpiex the devotees
OF the great Scotch sport.
Next year some Of the men Of
vision saw human activities en-
croaching too closely to their sport
and purchased a tract across the
river. south Of the citp. Where links
in the modern manner were plan
ned and perfected.
Now the old course is going to
be all cluttered up with derricks
and dog ouses and prosaic looking
and casing.
In fact, they have arrived. The
Jeffries-Lukens well is at about the
sixth hole Of the former course and
the Marshall-Reagan we'll is not far
from the second green Maybe to-
or the day after the golf
lovers will see derricks in their
present meadow and will have to
move TO another township.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22
URGES MINING
INDUSTRY KEEP
INDIVIDUAL ISTIC

In the closing sessions OF the
meeting at Spokane, DR.. Francis
A. Thomson, president OF the
Montana School of Mines, spoke
on the regional planning coun-
ell meeting at Seattle. which he
attended, and advised the miners
that while q more orderly dew
elopment OF mineral resources Is
desirable, the control should be
cooperative rather than imposed
from above"
The association passed resoIn-
tiona favorlng characterization OF
silver on q 1e 70 basis.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

transportation, when he drilled on
the reservation about IL miles from
the city was considerable. The
supply houses were then located in
Kelvin and many trips we're neces-
sary, also trips 70 this city Tor sup
plies almost daily. When he drill
cd on the Lukene tract De was
little more than q block from ma
chine shops, had q gas supply from
the Drumhelier Field Gas Service.
and water from the city. He said
the superior quality OF the city
water was reflected in better power
service. These and minor items
he said. cut the costs quite mater
iallv
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22
Arqe11ta Gold Strike Is
Richest IN Past so Years

Argenta- Wondering which boosted popua-
ton of nearly 1000 sous-is again amid gold boom
Today population exactly 1Ol which long from
1000 there unemployment and people arriving
The is GOLD Gold has been discovered
"A verabe Ell Dorado" those who have visited the
Argena distinguished the that for the first in the
mining boom the Anaconda Copper Mining in the
vanguard of operators taking prop the district
The Journal told few weeks about the finding of gold in bud
which the odmers stumbled without knowing that they
readng sgnboards pointing rich lode
gold silver These bouders FLOAT which pointed to the
ridges their probable source
AS result Argenta promises again become great gold
camp Mnyn vinsa ~
and the
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22
Drill live COST
is Less IN TOW,
JEFIES FINDS

r. C. Jeffries, driller Of the
Jeffries-Lukens well on the edge
OF the townsite, said the other day
that drilling operations 80 close 20
water, gas. and other supplies was
considerably less expensive than
operating several miles from the
city, says the Cut Bank Pioneer
Press.
Mr. Jeffries said the item Of
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

this well had e feet of saturated Cut Bank
sand. Oil rose 1900 feet in an 8-inch cas-
ing in three coming into the hole
at the rate of 900 barrels per day.
1t started off swabbing Is barrel per
hour without lowering the fluid appre-
Gladly. That, again. is at the rate of
600 barrels per day. However, there was
sConefnua4 Z
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22
Golf Course Ruined By Oil
Rigs, IS Latest Horror OF Cut
Bank TOtUn Lot Drilling
fReursnsed from Out bank Pioneer Fressl

(RepranEed fronaC ca Pioneer
the renean dome where in older
panfea&her golfers naRRcd their testing wings
pool locate north nnd east
I'm when
soed that day and started @ hat
balls the
the rude q
MaEtn jacobson
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

lation of additional unita By the
Groundhog group as rapidly a.
possible.
lcOneInued on pags mlghn
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

On August Is, 1929, he brought in the first
well in the area, getting a showing of oil
with a commercial flow of gas. He
summoned his brother, Dan M. Drumhel-
Ter, an engineer, to take charge of the
property. They decided to go into the gas
business and piped the gas to Cut Bank
ua@n wswmA
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

Santa Smiles On Spokane
Group Who Pioneered Field

only one 25O-barrel tank on the
lease so the test was halted
while crews rushed additional
tankaae out from Cut Bank.
Back in 1923, when the min
ing business was not so good,
Jerome Drumheller, Spokane
mining man, took a wildcat
flyer" in oil, taking over the
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

Santa Claus smiled-in fact
he laughed out loud-upon the
Drumheller interests of Spo-
kane, pioneers of Cut Bank oil
field, when he brought them
one of the largest and perhaps
THE largest oil well in Cut
Bank oil field.
Getting the pay at ESQ,
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-22

The first moderny equipped custom min in Montana be-
ing constructed quarter Of mile from the Many
of godvr being uncovered and the old being
rexploed with the intention Of complete deyeopment
The Washington times., 1934-05-22
CHIC<E'S DAUGHTER By EIenOre Meherin

and Pippin stood on the crest Of
the harsh old giant. All about
them the black, titanic peaks
flung wild against the sky. They
were so tremendously still, yet
seemed on-rushing with swift.
vast rhythm to q far. unreck-
oned goal. Below them in every
crevice, like silver goblets tossed
away, were the clear, and shim-
mering mountain lakes. Gaunt
pine trees hemmed them round,
and the white sheer walls Of
granite made a chalice to which
the streams Of water rushed.
They looked long while IN
silence. He moved near and put
his arm about her She raised
ner face and smiled.
1T makes your heart 60 quick
ly, doesn't it?"
He said: "Yes," and held her
close and kissed her.
She said: Don't"
But he kept his arms tight
about her and laughed into her
eyes.
please. You mustn't. You
can't do this"
He said softly; closing ker
lips with his: II can. You know
I can"
She said: mo-" and turned
her head.
He saw her eyes fill and said
gently, contritely, taking her
hand: "Oh. please don't be an
cry"
I'm not angry, but I don't
want this and I'm not going to
have it."
He said, still holding her
hand, his eyes warm and his
lips teasing: Don't you really
want it, Pippin? Are you quite
sure about that?"
Ito Be COntinued.)
Copyright. 1884. King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1934-05-22
ERTIsEMENT
Prompt Relief
From Itching Eczema

It's wonderful the way soothing,
cooling Zemo brings prompt relief to
itching, burning skin. even in severe
cases. Itching stops the moment
zemo touches the tender and in
famed skin because of it's rare in
gradients. To clear away Rashes,
Pimples, Eczema, Ringworm, and
restore the skin to normal, always
use clean. soothing Zemo. Insist on
genuine Zemo; it's worth the price,
because it brings relief. 35cv SOC and
81. ALI druggists.
The Washington times., 1934-05-22
Pippin Enjoys Posing for Dale and
Finds Excitement in Their
Hours together
Ghanter seNentY-Five

Pppn sat in the hammock at her mother side tore open
letter from Gregg and pretended immediate and
interest But she didn't read word She waited with
bursting heart as Helena turned pages Kevn had written
Finally Helena looked up her eyes swimming with love-
'Its about John When Kevn in Boston they spent
great deal of time together
In dream because Chicke grateful for things Kevn
said about her SON she handed the letter to Pppn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-15
LAMBS Csc UP,
CATTLE STRONG
Spots Higher on Steers and Year
hngs; Vealers Weak to soc Lower;
HegS Weak to 1Oc Lower.

(By u. S. Bureau of Agricultural Eco:
Agriculture.)
South St. Paul, Mimi, March II,
1884: Opening sales of best fed lambs
reflected advances of around 25c to-
day, several loads selling at $40.
Small lots of common to medium ma
tives sold at $3.50 to $500. fat ewes
$3.50 to $500 or better. Good to
choice range feeders sold at $500,
natives and Dakotas $3.50 to $7.75.
Slaughter steers and yearlings were
steady to 15c higher, she stock steady
to strong, vealers weak to soc lower.
Common to medium lightweight steers
and yearlings brought 1915 to $3.50.
some held around $500. common to
good heifers 1925 to $40, beef COWS
$3.50 to 1925 or better. low cutters
and cutters $3.50 to $2.25. bulls $2.25
to $2.75 or above. good to choice veal
ers $3.50 to $3.50. few $500. Com
mon and medium stockes sold at
$2.50 to 1915, some more attractive
feeders up to $3.50.
Hogs were weak to 10c lower. pack
ing sows holding steady. Better ITO
to 26O pounds sold at $4.1O to SAILS,
heavier weights and medium grades
down to $500 and below, light lights
mostly $500 to $500, thin kinds down
to $3.50 and under. bulk packing sows
$40 to 1870. Slaughter pigs sold
mostly at $2.75, stock pigs $3.50 down.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-15
HINCKLEY

A small fire did slight damage to
DR.. Stephan's garage Tuesday, March
Is. The roof was charred.
The Farmer-Labor dance Saturday
night in the Legion hall was a big
success, large crowd attending.
The district basketball tournament
was held in Hinckley Wednesday, Fri
day, and Saturday of the past week.
Thirteen games were played. Much
pep was shown by the fans who filled
the gymnasium each night. The
teams played hard to win. Congratu-
latiOns are extended to the winning
team as they had to play hard this
year to win.
Mrs. Carrie Conklin, a pioneer res
ident of Hinckley, passed away at her
home in Hinckley Tuesday evening,
March 10. Mrs. Conklin had been i'll
and confined to her home for several
months. She is a sister of Mrs. Chas.
O'Malley of Hinckley. She has been a
very active worker in the Presbyterian
church and will be greatly missed by
the entire community.
FRIENDS or MRS. Frank Lynch will
be glad to know she is improving after
a second attack of amoebic dysentery.
Mrs. Lynch is confined to the Northern
Pacific hospital in st. Paul.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nell
son Thursday, March 8, son, named
Robert Arthur. Congratulations to
the happy parents.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-03-15
Pleasant Hill NeighbOrhoOd
(TOo Late for Last Week.

Anton Mach. accompanied by Frank
Mach left for washington. s. D., Satur-
day The former is going to bring back
another load of machinery.
Visitors at the Joe Kvasnicka home
last week We're Mr. and Mrs. John
Southerton and family Thursday eve
ming, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Kunz and
Rose Miss Elizabeth Pearson. Saturday.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chalupsky and family
of Barnum. and Albert Kalafut, Sunday.
Mrs. Erick lack and Edward Mach
called at the Bill lack home Saturday.
Mrs. Felix Kvasnicka spent the week
end at her parental home near Du-
. quette. She was assisting with the
Homework while Mrs. Hedberg is
spending some time with her daughter.
Mrs. Adolph BarquiSt, at Proctor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erick lack and family
have moved to Willow River.
Mrs. Joe KvaSnicka and sons, Wesley
and Paul, Mrs. Chalupsky and son, Ar
mold. and Albert Kalafut called at the
John Mach home Sunday afternoon.
The town board of Park met at the
town hall Tuesday afternoon to audit
their books.
Mrs. Wesley Kvasnicka assisted
Grandma Mach with her housework
Monday.
A number from this community at
tended the dance in Duquette Saturday
evening.
The young folks in the Pleasant Hill
school district are practicing a play.
ION Ione's Trail" which will be given
at a later date. Watch for the date.
Carl Kvasnicka called at the George
Kalafut home Tuesday.