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Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09
FINAL FIGURES
ON PRODUCTION
OF OIL IN '39

The final summary OF oil pro-
duction In the United States in
the year 1899 has Just been issued
by The U. s. Bureau of Mines.
showing that 1889 production ex-
eeeded 1888 production by per-
cent but failed to match the peak
of 1887 by about / %. Data for the
first nine months of 1910 indi-
cate that a new record will be made
in the current year.
The new oil produced In 1889
totaled 1.37S.17O barrels, including
crude oil production of 1924. .962,-
600 bbl.; natural gasoline. $780,
600; benzoil. 2.498,0O0 bbl. and
imports of So, 100000 Dbl. Imports
were up go.
Domestic demand for motor fuel
established a new record of $685.
$4,000 bbl. or per cent above
1888 Exports dropped from 50,-
109 900 'bbl. in 1888 to 44,638, 900
blbl. in 1899. Notwithstanding the
favorable domestic demand situa-
tion. stocks OF gasoline were 3 mill
lion barrels higher at the close of
the year than at the beginning.
Montana crude production increas-
ed from 4,946, 900 Dbl. in 1898 to
5.960,00O bbl. in 1889, owing to
new refinery construction
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09

lature who was this week reelected
to the post. despite the democratic
majorities for most candidates.
Toole county gave majority to
Sam Ford for governor choosing
republican for the first time since
1870
The reelection of Senator B. X.
Wheeler to the U. S. Senate and of
Congressman J. F. OiConnor broughc
satisfaction to MOntanans engaged
in the oil and mining industries
while the western part of the state
elected jeanette Rankin as con-
gresswoman as against Jerry O'Con-
nell, radical democrat.
Election OF Earnest T. Eaton of
Billings as lieutenant governor was
interpreted as a disavOwal OF a
former communist candidate for
congress who was somehow the
democratic nominee for lieutenant
governor.
Representative men engaged in
the oil and mining industries this
week expressed satisfaction over
the outcome Of the election. agree
ing that he affairs of Montana are
in the hands Of fair minded leaders.
The most rabid Willkie supporters
agreed that the enforced retire
ment Of John Lewis as dictator OF
the CLIO unions, as a result of the
reelection of President Roosevelt,
was beneficial factor in industrial
relations.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09
SPOKANE REFINERY
STEADILY INCREASES
OUTPUT OF GASOLINE

Sterilization of the Montana
crude market In the state OF
Washington is indicated by re-
ports of Inland Empire Refiner-
les, operating "A 3,OOO-barrel
plant at Hillyard, suburb OF
Spokane. is producing and mar
Ixeting 100000 gallons of gaso-
line 4 month. The steady growth
of this market indicates that
the plant will be in capacity
production by early summer of
194I, which will mean a call for
an additional 1000 barrels per
dav for the two Spokane refiner-
les.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09
CRUDE STOCKS JUMP

Stocks of domestic and foreign
crude petroleum at the close of the
week ending October 26 tOtaled
262,746,0O0 barrels, according to
data reported by che Bureau of
Mines. Compared with the total of
the preceding week. this repre-
sents an increase of 648, 900 bar
rels, comprising an increase Of
$4,000 barrels in stocks Of do
mestic crude but a decline OF 1885,
600 barrels in stocks of foreign
crude. Heavy. crude-oil stocks in
California, not included In the re
Unable" crude stocks, totaled 12,-
$4,000 barrels, an increase OF
81 900 barrels over the amount on
hand October 10.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09

Based on doto from U. S. Bureou Of
Mines, American Petroleum Institute
and NotionoI Petroleum News Seq
sonol adjustment for motor fuel de-
mond and stocks. Current month
doto os follows: stocks and prices,
beginning of month, crude oil pro-
duction, oVerone 4 weeks ending
middle of month, motor fuel de-
nauHd. estiFnoted for nsonta
Excessive supplies OF gasO-
line In storage provided a sore
spot In the oil industry in OC-
tOber, the monthly i. r. A. A.
index shows. Increasing crude
stocks and continued high
rate OF crude oil production
and refinery runs indicate that
the industry has failed to prop
erly balance supply with de-
mand.
Crude oil stocks have increase'
rom 76 Chased on the average o
he years 1935-36-37 as 1000 t.
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09
Neil Well Makes
132 Barrels

Glacier Production cOmpany-NeiI
No. 4. c SWA NEA 2O-35-5W.
swabbed 1872 barrels in the first
"a hours. following completion this
week. 1t had Sunburst sand from
2S35 to 2S90, dry; upper Cut Bank
sand from 1855 to 299S; lower Cut
Bank sand from 1898 to 3O12, the
main pay, from which oil rose 400
,Continued on Page Fiyep
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09

barrels per day although It has
been reported that this company de-
sires greatly increased runs, IL its
petition for lower rail rates is
granted.
A survey of he situation in Cut
Bank at this time would indicate
that by spring OF 1871 this field
will be facing the necessity of in
creasing the tempo OF rs drilling
campaign to NEE. current market
demands. This will involve further
exploratory drilling, seeking north,
west and south extensions to pres
ent pools.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09

A we'll near completion today Is
TexacO-MOrrison No. o, center east
line. NEA NWA 22-35-6W, in the
north central part of the field,
which had 1000 feet of oil sand
ing in the hole. still drilling in
lower Cut Bank sand. at 29O1 feet.
This well had a good showing of
oil in the Sunburst sand at $50
feet, but Shis was eased off with
the 7-inch production string, set at
2S70 The top of the Cut Bank
pay was at 2SS5 and was cored
with cable tools. showing satura-
tion 20 2901. The Sunburst oil will
probably be recovered by gun per-
foration later ON
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09
Nineteen Strings OF
Tools Are Working In
Cut Bank Oil Field

Three producing oil wells with combined initial of
lel day completed in Cut Bank field this week while
fourth drilling with indicated initial of 100 barrels
better A fifth well completed 3000O00foo gasser
Cut Bank field octvy continued toward
during the week when five wells started
pared with six wells during the previous week AS
first real winter weather found 9 strings of tools
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09

DRTLLERs GET TAX REFUND
WASHINGTON - The treasury
gave credit of s2S,159 to the Rocky
Mountain Drilling Co, Casper,
Wyo.. for overpayment on its 1898
income and undis.ributed profits
taxes.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-09
Election Outcome IS
Regarded AS Favorable
To OiI-Mining Industry

Montana this salvaged
industry in legal capacity almost from inception
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
MRS. KIRKHAM PRESIDENT
 FOR NEXT P. T. A. TERM

Douglas Parent-Teacher Associa- ton at the regular meeting for the month held last night elected the following officers for next school year;
 President, Mrs. Glen Kirkham; Vice-President, Mrs. H. L. Cochrane; Treasurer, Mrs. Mike Pusich; Secre- tary, Arthur Ladd.
 Attendance pcture for the even- ing was awarded to MT Oberg $ room and a committee was named to make selection of suitable award to be used next term.
 To Dorothy Langseth was pre- sented the typnig award by Supt. Calvin Pool. Action favoring the re- turn Of the old school bell to the school resulted in the appointment of a committee to look into the mat ter.
 Supt. Pool announced that open house would be held in connection with next regular meeting of the Association with special efforts for a large attendance. A program committee for that meeting is Miss Elizabeth Fraser, Mrs. S. J. Greiner, and Mrs. George Fleek.
 The following program was very much enjoyed by those present last night: Song, America, by the au- dience; Harmonica band selection, MT. Pool and Gang; Selections in duet, Walter Covich and Delmer Smith; Piano solo, Finlandia' by MT. Oberg; moving pictures of Vest ern Alaska and the Aleutians in tecbnicolor, MT. Smith
 Refreshments were served by the P. E. Girls at the close of the meet ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
FIRST LOAD
 nALlDUT
 LANDSHE:RE:
New England Pays Record Price for LouheIen 5
 12,0O0 Pounds

The halibut vessel Louhelen Capt. Andrew Hildre, arrived in Juneau this morning with the first load of halibut delivered this sea- son on the Pacific Coast market, New England buyer William Carl son paying 1920 and 7C5 cents a pound for the cargo.
 The price paid was the highest halibut price in the past twenty years, fish buyers believe, insofar as the early Juneau market is con- sidered.
 Capt. Hildre's cargo constituted 12.OOO pounds of fish, the bulk of which were of good size.
 A hustle of activity resulted after the spirited bidding for the cargo had ended and cold storage work CTS began to take charge of the halibut which will probably be sent south in ice tonight fer shipment east.
 Other halibuters are expected 10 arrive this evening and tomor- TOW, but it is not likely the pres ent high price will continue.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
INSTALLATION OF ELk5 DRAWS
 LARGE CROWD
Ruler Howard Simmons Names Ap-
 poinfive Officers

Hundreds of Juneau and visiting Elks last night thronged the local lodge rooms to witness the installa- ton of Exalted Ruler Howard Sim mons and his new officers.
 District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler L. ". Turoff was installing officer, assisted by Norman Ban field, as Acting Grand Esquire.
 Appointments announced by Sim mons were as follows: Esquire, Ray L. Ward; Inner Guard, Ellis Rey- holds; Chaplain, A. B. (CoO Hayes; Organist. James McNaughton All were installed last night except Ward, who is out of town and will be installed on his return.
 Elective officers installed, in ad- dition to Simmons, were: Earle Hunter Leading Knight; Arthur Adams Loyal Knight; Floyd Eager son, Lecturing Knight; M H. Sides William Franks, Treas urer; George Shaw, Tiler; John H Walmer, Trustee, and George F Alternate Delegate tc the Grand Lodge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
LEASING BILL
 DRAWS FIRE OF
 FAIRBANKS MEN


 Copies of 8 Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce resolution opposing the recently introduced bill for with drawing of all Alaska lands within 80 rods of navigable or other waters and placing them upon a leasing system have been received here.
 The resolution states that such legislation would deprive Alaskans of their time honored right to ac quire title to mining lands, agricul- tural lands and industrial locations on innumerable creeks and riVuletS of no conceivable use to the Gov ernment, and thereby unnecessarily discourage and veX the typically American pioneer initiative and re- tard development of vast areas which, if undeveloped will remain wilderness"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
SERVICES WILL BE
 ON SATURDAY FOR REV. v.kASHEvAR0FF
Scripture Reading Will Start Tonight al Russian
 Orthodox Church

Funeral services for the Rev Andrew trovich Kashevaroff Archpriest of the Russian Ortho- dox Church and Curator for the Alaska Historical Library and Mu- scum who passed away early yes terday morning at St. Ann's Hos pital. will be held Saturday after noon at ? o'clock from Holy Trln- ity Cathedral.
 The remains will be removed to the Russian Church this evening when a complete reading of the New Testament will start and con- tinue until Saturday morning when a l o'clock Liturgy and Memorial service will be conducted for the congregation and members of the family.
 All services will be conducted by the, Rev. Basil Amatoff of Hoonsf and Rev. M. Zlobin of Sitka. As sisting will be .laymen Cyril zuboff and: w. Wanamaker,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
BELK0FSkY HOLDS
 MEMORIAL. SERVICE
 FOR kASHEvAR0FF

From the village of Belkofsky. far out in the Aleutians, came word to- day that the Rev. D. Hotovitzky and his parishoners are holding memor- ial services for the Rev. A. P. Rash evaroff who died here yesterday.
 Through the Office of Indian Af- fairs, the Rev. Hotovizky sent his condolences to the family and or dered a wreath for the funeral.
 Today the Juneau Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution ex-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
CHAMBER SENDS PROTEST AGAINST
 HkLlbUT RULING
Regulation Unfair 10 Local Boafs, Says Wires to
 Officials

Protests against new halibut fishery regulations which prevent vessels to clear for more than one area each trip have been forwarded by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce to Edward w Allen Secretary of the International Fisheries Commission, Governor Ernest Gruening and Delegate Anthony J Dimond
 The telegram to Allen is as fol- lows;
 Relative Delegate Dimond's tele- gram to you and your telegram to him April second, Juneau Chamber Of Commerce represents to you and the Commission that present regu- lations requiring halibut vessels clear for and fish only one specified area which must be designated be- fore vessel leaves port is unfair to cur local resident fishermen for reason that it is necessary at times local fishermen fish both areas same trip, and strong tides and uncer- tain weather in areas two and three make almost impossible keep within one area when fishing near dividing line It is impractieable and impos- sible at times for smaller Alaska beats to designate area before leav- ing port. Regulation seems to us unfair and unjust and will work great hardship on local boats. Stop. People here greatly agitated and urge you take steps through Com mission to restore regulation in eff feet previous years. We are wiring Delegate and Governor"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
M. T. BOYS ARE 70
 DO PRACTICAL WORK

The Manual Training Glass spent their lab period yesterda.T getting experience in actual building con- struction by joining forces with the workmen on Eagles Hall and con- tinued working there after the per- pressing sympathy anG condolences. iod ended. La-cr, the boys plan to spend some time in the TradWell pattern shop for further first hand Information.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
Military Funeral
 For Singer, Aetor

ST JOSE, Cal, April 4. = Ar arrangements are completed for q military funeral service for Earl Askam, noted singer and actor.
 Askam died in Hollywood from heart attack. He was brother of singing star Parry Askam, and had appeared in many pictures Of Cecil B. DeMille. Askam saw ac- tive service overseas during the World War. @
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
Betty Nelson Has
 Birthday Lunlheon

Miss Betty Nelson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ludwig Nelson, is sixteen years old today and the occasion was marked by a luncheon at the Fifth Street home of MT and Mrs Peter Carlson.
 The honorees' guests were Misses Susie Vim, Ruth Bertholl. Betty Wilms, Joan Hudon, Betty Rice. Betty Jane Mill, Pat Radalet. Dor othy Lund, Pat Berg. Marion Cass and Tina Lepetich.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
ALASkA HUNTING I5 pUBtI(IzED BY
 DETROIT LECTURE

A lecture. on Alaska big game hunting by George (One ShoD O. Neil who pays all annual visit to the Territory, recently attracted an au- dience of many hundreds in Det- troit, according to a letter received here by c. F. Brown from the De- troit Sportsmen's Congress. nI
 O'Neil, Detroit railroad execu- tive, went to Yakutat last summer on a bear hunt,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
Katherine Hooker to
 Preside at Marthas

Mrs. Katherine Hooker, newly elected President of the Martha Society, will preside at tomor- rows meeting of the group.
 Starting at l:30 o'clock a des- sert luncheon will precede che business session. Selected as host esses for the occasion are Mrs. George Johnson and Mrs. Stacey Norman
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
By HOWARD W. BLAKESLEE Associated Press Science Editor

NEW YORK, April 4.-A partial eclipse of the sun will sweep from the West across the entire United States Sunday April '.
 For nearly all the countr' t will be a partial eclipse, but for l5o- mile-wide strip from Del Rio, Texas to Jacksonville, Fla, the spectacle will be a rare annular-or-ring ec- lipse.
 In the area of the annular eclipse, there will seem to be a narrow ring of fire around the moon This VIII be a thin rim of the sun, visible there because the moon will be so far from the earth it's face will not completely hide the sun.
 The Negative Shadow
 The moon will blot out 93 per cent of the suns diameter, which means it will cover all but IA per cent of the suns area.
 The shadow that passes over the earth will be real enough, but won't actually be the black cone of shadow that streams from the side of the moon opposite the sun. It will be the hour-glass extension of that black coffee, known to astronomers as the negative shadow.
 Under the ring shaped central path the sun will give about twice the light of the full moon. The sight will last five to six minutes. During that time smoked glasses may let the spectator look directly at vast tongues of flame shooting thousands of miles above the suns edge. Screened cameras will be able to photograph the nlile-high noun tains on the edge Ci the moon.
 Two Scientific Jests
 Two great astronomical featS will be undertaken il Texas One, in the Chisos mountains. 50 miles south of Alpine, TeXas, will be to meas ure the strength of the infrared rays of the suns edge. This strength is still unknown. Their measure ment may some day be useful in long range weather forecasting.
 The other feat will bring into use a new instrument, the corona : visor, invented by Dr A. NJ Skel- lett of the Bell Telephone Labora- tories. It uses the principle of tele- vision scanning to reveal what is or dinarily invisible in the glare around the edge of the sun.
 The instrument will show the suns corona, which will not be Vis- ible to the eye or to cameras. The scanner converts the light around the suns edge into electricity and, oddly enough, makes two kinds of current, direct and alternating.
 1,80e Miles An Hour
 The alternating light comes from the invisible corona. a pearly strilc- ture Of streamers like a million-mile wide collar around the sun. The coronavisor converts the alterating current back into light. and thereby has an image Of the corona. This will be the instruments first use in an eclipse Observations will be made al the McDonald Observatory, Mt Locke. Tex. few miles north of the ring path
 The eclipse will come from the west striking the Pacific Coast 8OEtly before noon. and travelling 500 Eal.es an hour, will end on the Atlantic Coast little before 6 D, n Etsl5srd time.
 Inerea one more point about this ecipse-it gili start the day before it finishes. That's because the eslsoox ziil first strike the globe 2 llttle vest cf the International Date line in the Pacific, where it will be April g. When the shadow crosses that line, it will be April
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
Congregational Meet For N. 1. Presbyterian Chur(h Tomorrow Eve

The annual congregational meet ing Of the Northern Light Pres byterian Church will be held to- morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock and all members and contributors are invited to attend.
 Reports will be made from the various organizations of the church and from officers of the institu- ton. Election of officer is also scheduled for the evening.
 Following the business session members of the Martha Society will be hostesses with an informal fel- lowship social.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
D. F. D. BLOWOUT
 IS ON TONIGHT

Regular meeting of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department is sched- uled for this evening and will be followed by a social affair for the members and their ladies, an an nual event of the department.
 Important in connection with the business session will be the election of officers for the ensuing year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
Lois Aubert Will
 Entertain Friends

Miss Lois Aubert, daughter of Captain and Mrs. C. H. Hayes. will entertain three of her friends with dinner tomorrow evening at Percy's Cafe in celebration of her fifteenth birthday.
 Those asked are Misses Esther Johnson, Marian Hussey and Astrid Holm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
PARLIAMENT OF NORWAY HOLDING
 SECRET SESSION

OSLO, Norway, April 4. - The Norwegian Parliament is meeting in a secret session to discuss Brit aims threat to halt the German supply of iron ore which is being shipped largely through the Nor wegian port of Narvick.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
NEW COUNCIL TO
 HOLD ITS FIRST
 MEET TOMORROW

First meeting of the new Ju- neau City Council elected in Tues days balloting will be held at the City Hall tomorrow night.
 With Mayor Harry I. Lucas pre- siding, the Council will consist of Ralph Beistline. Harry Lea, G. Emil Krause. E. J. tKelly) Blake, Elroy Ninnis and Henry Messer- schmidt.
 All but Krause are members of the past years Council. Krause re- places Sam Feldon, who did not file for election.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04

for fire drilf and the record time of 30 seconds was established for completely emptying the building Later the smoke was traced to the electric raAse a. the Domestic Science department where som9 ccoking had passed the well done stage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04

 Sun, for WpA

WASHINGTON, April 4. Com missioner Harrington of Public Works Projects, asked the House App propriation sub7Committee today to recommend an appropriation of S985 ,0O0,O to finance the WPA for the year beginning July 1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
Lutheran Choir Will
 Be Honored, Dinner

In recognition of work accom- plished during the past few months, members of the Lutheran Church Choir and their husbands and wives will be guests of honor at a dinner and social tomorrow eve ming
 The affair will be held in the church social rooms starting at 6:30 o'clock. Wives of the church councilmen will be hostesses, with Mrs. Hans Berg in charge of ar engagements.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04

The "Wednesday night sewing club enjoyed their bi-monthly meeting last night at the h m e of Mrs Thomas Jensen with Mrs. Clarence Walters the hostess. Ten members and Mrs. George Denman as guest Were present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
BIG ARMY
 BILL GIVEN
 HOUSE OK.

WASHINGTON, April 4. The House has passed and sent to the Senate the S784 ,999 ,094 Army appropriation bill which is $68,357,- 660 less than President Roosevelt recommended.
 The appropriation is approxi- mately $65 100000 less than the Army has for the current fiscal year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
FIRE DRILL AT SCHOOL

The presence of smoke at school yesterday afternoon from some un- determined source at the time in- spired Supt. Pool to sound an alarm
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04

VANCOUVER, B. C., April 1. - Three men were seriously injured and three others suffered minor burns when a gas oven at the B.C. Electric Railway Company coke plant exploded, shooting out flames 30 feet. -
 Company officials could offer no explanation for the explosion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04

Rene Stragier H. been spending the past couple Of days at St Anns Hospital recuperating from a~severe cold.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
U DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE, WEATHER BUREAU
 THE WEATHER
(By the U. S. Weather Burcau)
Forecast ror Juneau ana vieinty begln.ing al

vicinity, beginning tonigh occasional light rain Friday; minimum B. winds
 for tonight northeast slightly gentle southerly but changeable Canal
 of winus along of O $ Moderate souheastcrly Hnhnbrook moderate fresh easterly Kodia
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-04
Max. tempt.
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

pressure continued moderately high this while the disturbance remained nearly stationary with it's about 900 miles lhwe Dutch Habor
 
 weather Alaska partly cloudy with substantial in April 5.-Sunrise 5:1s 6:49 pm.