The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, November 19, 1923, Page 8

eR RAISE PAGE FIGHT SURVEY SHOWS LOSS OF GAS T0 BE GREAT Much of This Is Due to Neg- ligance in Fields in the United States OKLAHOMA WASTAGE BIG | Indications Are That From| Fourth to Half of Gas Produced Is Lost Washington, Nov. 19.—Losses natural gas and oil, through flood- ing, seepage, waste and negligence in the various fields in the United States have been enormous, accord- ing to statements of the Interior De- partment based upon a recent survey by the bureau of mines. While the oi] and gas industry has progressed steadily and has been practically revolutionized during the 64 years of its existence, losses have run into untold millions of fee: of gas and gallons of oil fuel. Flood- ing of oi ds by water have irre- parably damaged entire oil and gas fields, the water trapping under- ground oil that probably never will be recovered. Water in an oil well to increases lifting costs that many wells are abandoned before the nor- mal recovery of oil afd gas is _ob- tained. Corrosive waters attack casing and eventually eat holes in it. Opera- tors in the Kansas Eldorado field alone expend thousands of doilars annually replacing casing, tubing, sucker rods and other equipment fo destroyed. + Wild Well Losses Although “blow-outs” and “wild wells” were formerly the greatest factors in the loss, modern equip- ment has made it easier to muzzle the unchecked flows. The old prac- tice of allowing “gushers” to waste oil and gas unchecked until the force either was sfopped by cave-ins or decreased appreciable anfount has with, but not before millions of dollars worth of the na- toral resources were lost. In the of the Cushing Field in in 1912 and 1913, it is es- timated 100,000,000 feet of gas were wasted daily. Large flowing wells which produced from .1,000,000 to 10,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily were allowed td flow, the operators only gathering’ the oil. Until re- cently no use was’ made of gas pro- duced in the Salt Creek field of Wyoming and the daily loss was esti- mated at 42,500,000 cubie feet. Total Gas Consumption In 1912 the total amount of gas consumed throughout the country was 662,062,000,000 cubic feet, while the loss of causingshead gas alone was estimated at 141,000,000,000 feet in that year. It seems probable that from one-third to one-half of all the gas produced is wasted, the burcau’s study showed. Production of gasoline from na- tural gas was started in 1904 and while the amount recovered has in- ps and bounds yearly, d that since that year at least 2,500,000,000 galions of’ ‘gasoline have been wasted, of twice the amount recovered. More than 25,000,000 gallons of gasoline must have been lost in the ewitt field, in Oklahoma, alone, during this time. From 20,000,000 to 40,- 000,000 gallons were lost in the El- dorado field. Emulsions with water cause another great loss. Engineers esti- mate the production of “cut” oil in the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast fields in 1920 and 1921 at about 100,000,000 barrels, while half of this was lost at an estimated waste of $100,000,000. PLANNED TO ROB OFFICE Devils Lake, Nov. 19.—An at- tempted robbery of the Devils Lake post office was discovered to- day by Walter Devaney, janitor, who found a hole drifled in’ the ASPIRIN Beware of Imitations! of | { basement door of the building and ‘also marks from u jimmy gn the rear door. It is believed the robs bers were freightened away before they could complete their job. KIWANIS CLUB HEARS PLEAS FOR EDUCATION Observed by Chub’ Meeting in Weekly Luncheon American Education Week, celebrated throughout the country this week, was observed by the Ki- wanis club at the regular weekly {luncheon of the organization today. C. L. Robertson, who was chairman of the day, explained to members that American Edvcation Week sponsored by the National Educ tion Association and the American Legion, and is held to emphasize the importance of education. bertson said that there is a differ- ence in educational opportunities, and called attention to the differ- ence he said exists evgn among coun- ties within North Dakota. He re- marked that while in one county the average length of the school year is more than cight months in another tounty the average length of term is something over six months. * Misa »Minnie Nielson, state super- intendent, told the Kiwanidéns ‘that education has beeome a universal problem. ‘She pointed to the differ- ence in the wealth backing educa- tion, as between various communities and states, and said that this was the reason the Sheppard-Towner bill, which would provide for federal nid for education, was being sup- ported by educators. She declared that it was right and proper that a child living in a community, of small wealth should receive the same edu- cational opportunities as a child liv- ing in a wealthy commu Miss Nielson told the Kiwanians of many incidents which happened at| the wotld conference on education in! San Francisco. She recounted)*that the delegates from China informed the conference that whereas in 1906 China had but a few thousand -chil- dren in school there were over 7,- 00,000 in school last year. Another educator, she said, declared that Je- pan was making such a remarkable progress that America might in her complacency fall behind. She also said that there was a world-wide battle against illiteracy being made, and the caus¢é of education advanced in all lands., M. E. McCurdy, secretary of the North Dakota Education Association, which holds a three-day convention here this week, spoke briefly of the work of that body. He. sdid that many had believed that the education ‘ association was simply a teachers’ vinion, but said lutions of the last sevéral years would prove that the aasociation had always taken an ant town. an opere and concert, artist, and his, work hds ‘always proven of the very: highest iforder: ‘ “Madame Butterfly” js always td be remembered American,songs never fails to bring forth the heartiest applause. ¢ can. st mysical ‘public, in the world. avery, town‘and hamlet they appre- ,iate good. music, and it is not the big eastern cities that the best stanf ir y i 4 American Education Weeks Is being jf In introductory remarks Mr. Ro- | Few singer: know-his own United States better than. RICCARDO MAR- TIN. The great American tenor who comes to this city shortly for a :e-y cital has visited every: state in the. Union, and has sung in every import- People know him both as His Pinkerton, in and his - singing ‘Riccardo Mattin is a true Ameri- He betieves America the great- In unselfish stand, one which they'be-| 1 | lieved best for the entire state. ‘The association has a definite pro-' | of | gram, he said, naming as some 1 the planks support of the Sheppard- Towner bill and a campaign for a Secretary of Education in the Presi- dent’s cabinet. Art Collar of Fargo Kiwanis was: a club guest. 0. V. Bowman won the attendance prize. A nominating committee was named to prepare slates for the election of the club,! to be held in four weeks. F, B. Cox, as,a director of the A:- sociation of Commerce, impressed up- | on the Kiwanians the fact that this, js the first time Bismarck will have entertained the state teachers asso-/ ciation. Generally, in the past it, has been in Fargo or Grand Forks. He declared it was up to everybody! to welcome the teachers and show! them real Bismarck hospitality. Users of “INDIAN HEAD” coal all agree that it is the “WONDER LIGNITE.” It's hotter, lasts longer, burns; clean. BISMARCK LUMBER COMPANY. Phone 17. | RICCARDO MARTIN of | RICCARDO MARTIN, WHO SINGS HERE, — KNOWN AS REAL AMERICAN SINGER EXPLAIN WILLS AND PROBATE LAW TO LIONS Judge I. C.. Davies Tells of Two Kinds in North Dakota } E ioe At the:noon day luncheon of the i Lions club at the Grand Pacific | hotel today Judge ¥. C. Davies ex- ‘ plained the two kinds cf wills, the | olograph‘c and statuatory, ani roceedings im handling an° es- | tate of a deceased person. | He explained that the olographic ‘was one drawn up by the person himself in ‘his own handwriting and to which there were no wit- nesses. In‘ this he said there w2re , no formalities in the execution The Statuatory will, it was ex- ; plained, was one drawn up by ; someone else but singned by the |; maker in the presence of two wit- i nesses who were told that the {document they were signing was \ the will of the’ maker, and in turn fi signed by the witnesses in the “ dard of music is required for an ar- tist to prove his worth. Ouring his long career it has been-his pleasure to.sing from coast to © coast, Fro Canada to Mexic i towns, and even “burgs” have heard this remarkable singer,,so wheré¥er he goes, his name. needs.no ‘recall- ing. Once -he makes an ‘impression and it.is,a lasting*one. His. pergon- ality and _ singing. - never-~-fail--to create in the minds of his Kéarers; “something” that continues to. la Like wine; he improves both in voice and interpretation, as age - wears <on- The road to popularity. was not an easy one, for even so great a’ singer} as Riccardo Martin. He toured and toured and met the people of country., They heard “him ‘sing, there you are. as Big towns, little! ers’ Convention NEXT WEEK. | presence of each other and of the maker. . Judge Davies said that it was always best to have a will ten in simple language, for not | infrequently when complicated it After explaining the kinds of j will to_be made in the state of {North Dakota, Judge Davies di: | cussed the subject of guardianship | and ward in’connection with the —————————— “CASCARETS” 10c ‘IF SICK, BILIOUS, CONSTIPATED “They Work While You Sleep.” When you feel sick, dizzy, upset, : take one or two pl {to relieve constipa' {ness. No griping—nicest laxative on earth for Men, Women \and Children. 10c boxes, also 26 and iB0c sizes—any drug store. = Order The Best | Lignite Coal iP" $4.75 Per, Ton | Delivered . || Bismarck Hide & | Fur Co. if=- . Phone 738 hy s -RBGISTER YOUR ROOMS AT ASSOCIATION OF |. | SINGLE $1.50 PER DAY. ~ the| J: Hat estate of the deceasod person, or of incompetents. » % He distinguished between admin- istrators who were appointed by the coust.to administer the estate of a petson Who had died leaving no will or the executor or execu- tors, who were ‘appointed to take charge of the estate of a person feaving ‘a will, The fact that all proceeding in the probating of es- tates: must be presented to the county judge for a final decision after the . consideration of both sides: of the problems was also brought out. 7 ah the next meeting of the Lions omas Hall, Secretary: of State, will discuss “Politics in-North Da- kota Since Statehood”; Roy Fol- som, jeweler will present the Jew- ery business Dec: 3; Dec. 10. Chas. Bi h, secretary and actuary of the North ,Dakota Workman's Compensation Bureau, will ex- in: itt non-technical language (ow rates are arrived at: by the bureau. Beulah Lignite Coal is Best $4.75 ‘per ton. Order now oe Transfer Co. Phom 2. | ————— TYPEWRITERS Makes defeated the puropse at which the I; maker aimed. Hf Investigations, Efficiently Conducted. Address P. 0. Box 451 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1923, DRY DIRECTOR. LOSES APPEAL Washington, “Nov. (19.—Thomas Delaney, former prohibition dtrec- tor of Wisconsin, now serving & two-year septence for violating the national . prohibition laws today was denied relief on bail by tie supreme court pending final dec‘a- fon on his appeal. The, court also announced the case would be ad- vanced for hearing Dec. 3. Tabi rarias Boi ha nboicotncb CHILDREN CRY FOR “CASTORIA” A Harmless Substitute for Castor Oil, ‘Paregoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups — No Narcotics! 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There will be dozens of me ia rts. snappy stripea_and checks. $2.50 VALUES SALE Decidedly different, more thrilling and more v: geen. It’s a.“clean” feature, a Big Thing that wi mediate vicinity to be here. alueful than anything Bismarck has Il cause the Thrifty Shoppers of all You save handsomely tonight on from 6:30 to 8:30 ¢ 2. Hours of Red Hot Selling WP 100 Men f | ED! size, Shirts 14 -144/2 rothera” make ‘of Shirts valued at), $1.50, in price for’ tonight only between the be cut small 7 coming down to enjoy These shirts all have $3.00. VALUES i. » s]i8 5447 589 Do, Your Christmas Shopping Early! Tonight! ‘THE BOSTON DERBY DEAL! One big. lot of men’s. light colored Derby Hats to be ‘closed out tonight at only 25c apiece. BE AFRAID TO GO| HOME IN THE DARK’ DERBY HATS. pattern you simply pad over to ‘wt 8:30 sharp he will e ject any : the “Silent Auction” Garments. of paper what you'd care to pay, and at 8:30 you'll urn the t tq nocept or fe Rack ig, J on a slip the garment or not. TONIGHT 6:80 T0.8:30- fhizzing” clean out of older Garments. Here is your, Gol- rack will hold several dozen coats and suits, that will ion, Each of these Garments will be numbered. After bids.) Be here for this write on a pad what you would care to pay for this the Sales person in charge of this Silent Auction Sec- ither accept or reject vour bid. (We reserve the Event and Select a Suit re will be no loud auc- 318 Main Street -- Bismarck | YEK, Proprietor