anaheim-gazette 1917-06-14

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter THE AMERICANS ARE THERE Major General John J. Pershing, who will command the American army in Europe, arrived in England with his staff some days ago. Even before his army has left the shores of the United States he is hailed as a hero. He has been dined by King George and Queen Mary, he has been overwhelmed with invitations to fetes, dinners and receptions, in fact England almost went hysterical over his arrival. He intimated, however, that duty called him to the front where shot and shell, shrapnel and bullets were flying, and he had no time to waste in aristocratic drawing rooms. While the arrival of the advance sections of the United States force, the hospital, the ambulance and the engineering corps, created intense enthusiasm among the French, English, and Belgians, it was received with a different sentiment by the enemy. "The Americans are here," was the word passed quietly along the line, and it appeared to have a depressing effect on them. That, at least, is the statement of prisoners who have since been taken. SHORT ON THE PACIFIC COAST Figures announced on the Liberty OIL FIELD NOTES By Elwood J. Munger The month of June continues to be a big one with the oil operators in the fields of Orange county. Aside from the temporary delays due to the lack of getting the necessary supplies in the way of casing and pipe oil development work is going ahead as rapidly as good and consistent work will allow. However one cannot help but feel that the oil operators are passing through a very critical period of the history of the great industry. A peculiar situation has arisen and just how the problem will be solved is a matter for conjecture. Operators are beginning to wonder what the immediate future has in store for them. While the pipe shortage situation has loosened up considerably, yet the supply cannot be filled and it is a gamble to go ahead and start much new work on account of the fear of not being able to complete the work or be compelled to quit it at a point where great loss would be entailed. Aside from the anxiety of not being able to get the necessary materials for the proper completion of work, operators do not feel any great inducement to go ahead on new work on very large scales unless the price of materials for drilling are reduced. The only thing that will induce a great amount of development work in the local field or anywhere else will either be a tremendous advance in the price for the crude product or a great cut in the supplies. As the situation stands today the present price of the crude product is not at all commensurate with the cost of getting it from the ground. The demand for the oil field notes to dig very much farther than will startle the market. The cement few days ago at a depletion and the balling will be the success of the ceasefire. Undoubtedly there will be on 100 feet further on the beam. The Columbia Oil Company's No. 26 in the O'Connell wonderful showing and quit as quickly as well has been drilling time and was about to while the finishing drill broke the well broken flowing at the rate day. The flow last hours, when all of a bridged over and ceased oil at all. The work bridge and cleaning out loss of a string of t An effort will be made out and get the well soon as possible. Of freak showing made well feel reasonably er is in sight. The continuing the drilling of No. 28 will be the next The well is around this has already given even a good producer whi 29 is drilling on cable. The Fullerton Oil drilling of No. 10 only. The tools are open for the 10 inch casing. At a depth of 2798 m is still being carried being pumped as a t is now making 50 per same water. When on the beam three ropes oil was a little col This company belled plenty of time in t SHORT ON THE PACIFIC COAST Figures announced on the Liberty loan do not minister to the pride of Pacific coast people, who have a reputation for "holding up their end" and doing things on a big scale. For we are further from making up our proportion of the loan than is any other district in the United States. However, this is not all a matter of patriotism. Business conditions have something to do with it. Otherwise, we would be driven to admit that New York is about 99 per cent patriotic, while the Pacific coast is but little more than 25 per cent loyal by test. That is not true. New York is the center of the business boom that the war brought, and money is abundant, trade immense, banks bulging with money and war prosperity abounds. That is why the treasury department is able to announce that the metropolis has subscribed within two per cent of the money required as its share of the Liberty bond issue, while no other district has done nearly so well. The one most nearly approaching the New York record is Cleveland, which has more than 80 per cent subscribed, and Cleveland is another center for the war brides. The entire bond issue is about one-third short, and by districts the following report was made as of Saturday, (figures in millions): Federal Reserve Dist. Received Expected New York $588 $600 Boston 135 240 Philadelphia 61 140 Richmond 35 80 Atlanta 22 60 Chicago 138 260 Cleveland 153 180 St. Louis 27 80 Minneapolis 50 80 Kansas City 34 100 Dallas 20 40 San Francisco 37 140 Totals $1,300 $2,000 This week is presumed to see the finish of the campaign for the bond issue, and while the financial centers ment to go ahead on new work on very large scales unless the price of materials for drilling are reduced. The only thing that will induce a great amount of development work in the local field or anywhere else will either be a tremendous advance in the price for the crude product or a great cut in the supplies. As the situation stands today the present price of the crude product is not at all commensurate with the cost of getting it from the ground. The demand for the crude product is strong, it is admitted, but unless the cost of development can be greatly reduced a number of smaller companies will be compelled to quit all development work and devote the time exclusively to producing wells. The larger and more wealthier concerns will not feel secure in spending any great amount of money for wild catting and outside development work, and will confine their operations to their already proven territory. Under the circumstances perhaps the most peculiar that has ever confronted the oil game, the business cannot be classed any other way than a temporary one. The oil operator does not know what the next day will bring forth. The situation is indeed serious from the standpoint of our national welfare. Without a doubt petroleum will win the war, and measures must be taken to give the oil operators all advantages possible. Let the government see to it that we are supplied with casing and equipment, regulate the price of the same if necessary, and allow the oil man a profit sufficient to operate without fear of bankruptcy. The Amalgamated Oil company is going ahead with development work and the redrilling of old wells as fast as possible and the company's development work for the week shows a marked progress in all departments of the work. Hualde No. 2 is drilling at 2000 feet. Success has attended the work of getting Hualde No. 9 straightened up and going again, new hole is now being made at 2270. Anaheim Union No. 56 is rigged up and ready to commence drilling. This company have commenced work on the new field office and warehouse building and will soon have all the equipment necessary to handle the large amount of future development work planned. This week is presumed to see the finish of the campaign for the bond issue, and while the financial centers would seem to have the strength necessary to oversubscribe it, manifestly the small subscribers must save the day. The result should suggest to the treasury officials some better way to dispose of a bond issue than to beat the brush, beg citizens to give their time, newspapers their space and involve the business district of every city in an excited campaign of this character. It has been characterized in congressional discussions as undignified. That is not so important, perhaps, as whether it gets results, and the latter it is not doing. We rather suspect if it had been turned over to the banks to handle originally, it would not only have been oversubscribed, but a lot of wear and tear on other folks might have been made unnecessary. Mrs. A. J. Lawton, who has been appointed as temporary chairman for Orange county to organize an auxiliary of the county council of defense, went to Los Angeles Friday to attend the first state meeting. This week a meeting will be called at Santa Ana to talk over the work to be done in Orange county by the women. Mrs. Lawton states that the principal matters to be considered by the women will be production and conservation of food and elimination of waste. Field Supt. Joseph Royer of the Birch Oil Co. states that his company has met with good success in getting the water shut off on a number of the property's producing wells, and that the good work will continue until every drop of water has been cemented off. Tests made on producing wells Nos. 11 and 12 show the success of the cementing. Production heretofore on these wells was running high in water percentage but they are now free from water. One well, No. 14, is drilling. The casing dropped last week on account of breakage in the pipe, but is being successfully side-tracked and drilling in new hole will be in order in a very short time. The Bréa Canyon, while one of the small developers from the standpoint of the number of wells drilling, is making as good a showing correspondingly as some of the largest concerns in the field. No. 29 is drilling at close to 2400 feet. At No. 30 the 20 inch casing is going into place, and the work of redrilling and deepening of No. 14 is going along nicely. The Copper De Oro company is bailing on their wild cat well in Chino canyon and the results are so gratifying that the owners are very much encouraged to believe that if a good well is not in sight it will not be necessary to dig very much farther before a well that will startle the natives will be secured. The cement was drilled out a few days ago at a depth of 3100 feet and the balling will be continued until the success of the cementing is proven. Undoubtedly the well will be carried on 100 feet further before putting on the beam. The Columbia Oil Producing company's No. 26 in the Olinda field made a wonderful showing a few days ago and quit as quickly as it started. The well has been drilling for some little time and was about to be finished up. While the finishing depth was being drilled the well broke out and started flowing at the rate of 200 barrels a day. The flow lasted about eight hours, when all of a sudden the well bridged over and ceased to make any oil at all. The work of breaking the bridge and cleaning out resulted in the loss of a string of tools in the hole. An effort will be made to fish the tools out and get the well producing as soon as possible. On account of the freak showing made the owners of the well feel reasonably sure that a gusher is in sight. The Columbia are continuing the drilling of Nos. 28 and 29. No. 28 will be the next to be finished. The well is around the 2800 mark and has already given evidence of making a good producer when finished. No. 29 is drilling on cable tools. The Fullerton Oil company report the drilling of No. 10 progressing nicely. The tools are operating at 3384 in the 10 inch casing. No. 12 is drilling at a depth of 2798 and the 8½ casing is still being carried. No. 12 is still being pumped as a test out. The well is now making 50 per cent oil and the same water. When this well was put on the beam three months ago all the oil was a little color on the water. This company believes in taking plenty of time in testing a well outter off financially than at the present time. The management is all that could be asked for and the policy of the company is such that it is considered a pillar in the great industrial field of the Southland. The Bastanchury lease will have the honor of having one of the local field's deep wells if drilling continues much farther. No. 5 is now close to the 4200 mark and the condition of the hole is such that a greater depth is possible. The redrilling of No. 6 is going good at 1835. Work on the Chapman property is being rushed so fast that well No. 1 will be ready to commence drilling before the end of the week. On the Graham Loftus No. 40 is being tested out. No. 41 is standing cemented at 2807. No. 42 is making good headway on the rotary at 800 feet. No. 50 is drilling in the oil sand at 3106. On the Hole lease the Union has No. 8 standing cemented at 3100. No. 9 is drilling at 3680. No. 11 is drilling at 3700 and looking exceptionally good. No. 14 is making good headway at 3320. No. 15 is still standing cemented the depth being 3000. No. 16 is rotating at 2400. No. 17 is also on the rotary and is at the 2900 mark. No. 18 is considered by experts one of the best locations for an oil well in the Brea field and is drilling at 3400, the work going along very nicely. On the Naranjal property the Union have four wells drilling. No. 6 is making hole at 2550. No. 7 has passed the 2400 mark on standard tools. Redrilling of No. 8 has progressed to 600 feet. At No. 10 1230 feet has been made with the standard tools, the work advancing steadily. The Standard Oil company is doing its share of the development work in this field and is doing as much work as possible. The Standard has assisted development work for other operatings at 1287. The foundations for the rig and boilers have been laid for No. 80. On the Sentous ranch in Pomona valley the Santa Fe report the depth of the wild cat well at 500 feet. Frank Steadman and John Keubler drove down from Victor Valley some days ago, and returned to their ranches on Sunday morning. Misses Stella and Carrie Schwentker were visiting the first of the week with their brother, Dr. Schwentker at Ocean Park. Mrs. Barbara Parker and daughter, Miss Eleanor, and Mrs. Nothaf were visiting in Los Angeles this week. A lease has been recorded by Mrs. N.H. Mitchell to the F.W.Woolworth company, covering the west room of the new Mitchell building. The rent is placed at $1800 per year for a period of four years and 10 months with option on a five year extension at $175 per month. NEWPORT'S JETTY All details for the construction of a rubble mound jetty for the city of Newport Beach at the entrance of Newport Bay have been practically completed. The board of trustees has awarded the contract to William Ledbetter of Los Angeles, the lowest bidder for the construction of the jetty. Ledbetter proposes to place the rock in position as per plans and specifications as follows: Forty thousand tons of rock at $1.46 per ton of 2000 pounds; all tonnage over 40,000 to be placed at 74 cents per ton of 2000 pounds; the jetty when completed to be 2100 feet in length extending from United States Harbor line station No. 107, southerly along the west side of the channel leading from the bay to the ocean. The Fullerton Oil company report the drilling of No. 10 progressing nicely. The tools are operating at 3384 in the 10 inch casing. No. 12 is drilling at a depth of 2798 and the 8½ casing is still being carried. No. 12 is still being pumped as a test out. The well is now making 50 per cent oil and the same water. When this well was put on the beam three months ago all the oil was a little color on the water. This company believes in taking plenty of time in testing a well out and ascertaining the shut off of the water. The plan is a good one in that it does away with the placing of a large amount of cement into the formation and possible shutting off of the oil courses. The General Pertoleum company drilling on their Carson tract are still having trouble with loose formation and sand. Drilling is now underway at 1530 feet. At this depth the sand is caving making it necessary to continue with the mudding up of the walls started 200 feet back. The Gold Seal company drilling a wild cat well in Chino canyon north of the Copa de Ora property are meeting with signal success thus far. The depth of the hole is now 1550 and the work is running along smoothly. A number of showings have been noted lending encouragement as the drilling proceeds. Supt. Travers of the Olinda Land Co. announces the completion of his company's well No. 17. The completion depth is 3425. The well was put on the beam just as this report was going to press so the production figures are not available. No. 18 is temporarily delayed with a fishing job at 2760. The Union Oil company continues to lead the development work in the Brea field and has 15 strings of tools running, besides making preparations for the commencement of drilling on new leased property in the Montebelo district. Shortage of casing will be the only thing that will stop the Union from doing its share of the development of the oil resources of this field. The company was never bet The Standard Oil company is doing its share of the development work in this field and is doing as much work as possible. The Standard has assisted development work for other operators somewhat materially when it raised the price of crude oil 10 cents a barrel. The raise is a blanket raise covering all gravities of oil. The raise will mean encouragement to all the operators in that it has started the ball rolling toward the higher price goal for crude. On the Emery lease the Standard has two wells drilling and one standing cemented. At the Murphy three wells are drilling and seven cemented. It is thought that the wells will be allowed to stand cemented a little longer than usual on account of the limited capacity of the storage department and also until the big pipe line running to San Pedro can be completed and make it possible to take care of the great increase in production that the completion of these wells will cause. On the Whittler lease five wells are drilling and two are standing cemented. No. 51 Whittler is a new rig. The West Coast Oil company states that its No. 80 is drilling at 3100 feet and that the well is looking encouraging. No. 84 is drilling in hard formation and is down 2235. No. 63 a new well is rigged up and will be on the rotary before the end of the week. No. 68 is also a new well and will be started to rig up this week. No. 74 a third new well is about completed as to derrick and foundations. The West Coast company are planning to be unusually busy as their development card shows. The Santa Fe Oil company in the Olinda field commenced drilling on a new well this week, No. 79 and report the depth at close to 200 feet. Other wells drilling are No. 47 at 2883, No. 76 at 2359, No. 77 at 1900 and No. 78 Announcement! OF NEW OWNERSHIP Mr. J. W. Bergman WHO HAS UNTIL RECENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED ONE OF THE BEST MEAT MARKETS IN SANTA ANA! Has Purchased the PALACE MARKET OF MR. WM. SCHUMACHER THE SAME HIGH STANDARD OF SERVICE AND SELLING THE BEST OF MEATS WILL CONTINUE. WE WISH TO RETAIN ALL FORMER PATRONS AND MAKE MANY NEW FRIENDS. The Palace Market J. W. BERGMAN, Prop'r. 119 E. CENTER ST., ANAHEIM TEL. PACIFIC 5 Farmers and the New Banking System The Federal Reserve Banking System established by the government, with its thousand million dollars of combined resources, stands back of the grain fields and assists its member banks in taking care of the farmers. Our membership in this system gives us special facilities for enabling farmers to plant, gather and store their crops. The next time you come to town stop in and let us tell you how this new system enables us to help you. MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM The First National Bank Have You Bought Your Liberty Bond? The First National Bank Have You Bought Your Liberty Bond? work immediately and expects to have all preliminary work completed so that rock can be placed in position within forty days from the date of signing the contract. PREACHERS' SALARIES The preachers as a class receive relatively a smaller remuneration for their services than men in other trades and professions. In California the average salary for the ministers is $991 a year. Some of the denominations do not report the amount of the minister's salary. Below are given the average salaries for some of the denominations, the figures being based on the latest published reports: Brethren, $925; Christian, $1,115; Congregational, $1,193; Episcopal, $832; Evangelical Association, $850; Friends, $711; Methodist Episcopal, $1,051; South Methodist, $638; A. M. E. Zion, $438; Nazarene, $566; United Presbyterian, $924; Cumberland Presbyterian, $334; Reformed, $1,200; Seventh Day Adventists, $897; United Brethren, $1,118; Universalist, $1,460. These averages would be much smaller in the cases of most of the denominations if the salaries of the high priced preachers ($3,000 and over) were omitted. The Doctor's Orders COUNT OF MY CONTINUED ILL HEALTH I AM COMPELLED TO LEAVE THEM AND GO INTO THE MOUNTAINS. IT IS NECESSARY THEREFORE FOR ME TO SELL OUT MY Tine Stock of DRY GOODS and NOTIONS at Once! IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN STOCK, ALL THIS SEASON'S GOODS AND PRODUCT IN EVERY RESPECT. I WILL GIVE A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON THE TINE STOCK EXCEPT "THREAD," WHICH IS ALWAYS SOLD AT COST BY ALL STORES The stock consists of: Blankets, Comforters, Sheets and Pillow Cases, Crash, Outing Flannel, Shirtings, Towels, Calico Figured and NOTIONS at Once. IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN STOCK, ALL THIS SEASON'S GOODS AND PERFECT IN EVERY RESPECT. I WILL GIVE A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON THE STOCK EXCEPT "THREAD," WHICH IS ALWAYS SOLD AT COST BY ALL STORES The stock consists of: Blankets, Comforters, Sweets and Pillow Cases, Crash, Outing Flannel, Bingham, Shirtings, Towels, Calico, Figured Towns, Japanese Crepe, Bungalow Aprons, Hosiery, Underwear, Rompers and all kinds of notions and other bags. SPECIAL NOTICE—WE HAVE BOUGHT THE STOCK OF KNIT UNDERWEAR FOR BOYS AND GIRLS FORMERLY IN THE "JUSTRITE STORE" AND WILL GIVE MERA BARGAINS IN THIS LINE. THESE GOODS ARE ALL FLEECE LINED AND WILL PAY CAREFUL MOTHERS TO BUY NOW FOR NEXT FALL AND SAVE LEAST ONE HALF OF THE PRICE THEY WILL BE THEN. PRICES AS LOW AS 25 CENTS A GARMENT Anaheim Dry Goods Store A. E. HILES, Proprietor XT DOOR TO HUDSON'S STUDIO 405 E. CENTER ST., ANAHEIM.