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.1 Jl- - TITE SUNDAY OltCGONIAy. PORTLAND, 3IARCII 25, 1917. 19 FILM GETS PRAISE Would youi risk $10 021 V wr- -,v ;. or. mm!, 'tf .'11' i-f 1 mt !'J H B-"V . - k ' I'H, jra-TittiS r .. a-aj. wj.ua' vmtt mpmr, uiiw s "- a., jiulu . . . m SMifip i msn isrwawej slmi'jw-j wsnjAiiiLisMiMiei urmm . iii.uh 1111,1 iwiwunm ood "Modern Mother Goose" Wit- nessed by Censors. a m -I 4 1 MR. JAEGER ENTHUSIASTIC Woman Reviewer Hopes Every Child In Portland May See Great Fire-Keel Picture, Parti cu ' larly 3 50 Orphans. " The Modern Mother Goose" five-reel film, which will be shown here at the Helllg Theater Friday and Saturday, arrived from Chicago and wa viewed yesterday by the Belgian relief com xnlttee of the Progressive Business Men's Club. Of It J. P. Jaeger said: "It Is so different so beautiful and so wonderful, that the expressions of delight from the vlewers"were coratln nous. It was far beyond our wildest expectations. "The crowning event In this produo- tlon is the reallauo flight of Mother Goose, carrying- on her back the happy -children of the 'Old Woman Who Lived In a Shoe.' Her wings rise and fall naturally as she swiftly passes on through the- clouds that are sometimes dense and again In the open 'air, the large bird even making graceful turns In her flight. The other scenes are also Intensely . Interesting, not only to the small children, but to those adult chil dren who always think back with pleasure to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose in their childhood. "One of the women viewers exclaimed, 0, isn't It too bad that all the children of Portland cannot see this wonderful moving picture! If some big-hearted person would only buy tickets for the dependent orphans (there are approxi mately 250) at 15 cents each the cost would not be much and the pleasure to the little tots beyond measure. "One of the men in the party sug gested that he believed if this' were done he could arrange free transpor tation for the little ones. So, here's your chance not only to help the Bel gian children, but the dependent or phans of Portland as well.; Sale of box tickets begins Monday at the Helllg, seats being 60 cents each Ordinary seats, not reserved, 16 cents for children, adults 25 cents, on sale starting Thursday. Performances Fri day and Saturday, March 80 and 81, at 1. 8. 1 and ? P. M. CHORUS TO SING TODAY FEDERATION OB L U 'I'UER AJT TOTTICG PEOPLE NOW MEETING. Several Hundred Persona Win Be In . Festival Charles Birauei la i Acting as Director. The Grand Chorus Festival, of the Federaton of Lutheran Toung People's Societies, will be held today In the Lin. coln.High School at 2:30 P. M. and at 7:30 P. M. The music festival will be the biggest event in the federation of the Lutheran young people. Charles Swanson Is the director of the affair, which la . a musical tribute to the founders of the church, now celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Protes tant reformation. The several hundred persons who are " to sing and take part in the musical festival have been practicing for a long time and the director,. Mr. Swanson, reports an almost perfect symphony of voices that will sing the great modern religious masterpieces of music Rev. O, J. ' Ordal, of Tacoma, and Rev. J. P. Pflueger, of Seattle, will be the afternoon speakers, and Rev. W. E. Brlnkman. pastor of St. James Lu theran Church of Portland, will address the evening gathering. The following Is the programme: Afternoon. 2:30 o'clock Cornet solo, selected, C. W. Halfred Toung. Mrs. J. H. Johnson at piano; motet, "Gallloe" (Gounod). St Paul's German-Lutheran choir, G. Haehlen, director. Miss Helen Fromme, soprano solo obllgato. Miss Haehlen at piano; Scripture reading and prayer. Rev. William Pettersen; male chorus. "Den Store Holde Flok," Norwegian male chorus Charles Swen son, director: address. Rev. O. J. Ordal, Tacoma, Wash; soprano solo, selected Mrs. Knut Roald: address. Rev. J. p, Pflueger. Seattle, Wash; congregational singing, doxology; benediction. Rev. A. KLrause. Evening. 7:80 o'clock Orchestra, "The Golden Trumpet" (Worrell), Charles Swenson, director; congrega tional singing. "Blnfeste Burgistunser Gott" (Luther) j Scripture reading and prayer. Rev. F. Eppllng; united choirs, "Praise Te the Father" (Chaa. Gounod), Charles Swenson, director; contralto solo, "The Plains'of Peace" (Barnard), Mrs. Alden Anderson. Mrs. J. H. John son at piano; Instrumental trios, vio lin, 'cello and piano, (a) "Cavatlna" (Raff), (b) "Momenta Musical" (Schu bert). Messrs. Albert Haehlen. Jack A, Zeller and Miss Hedvlg Haehlen; united chorus, "The Heavens Are Declaring" (Beethoven) Charles Swenson, director; solo. Miss Grace. Rudd; address. Rev. W. E. Brlnkman; ladles' quartet, "The' Lost Chord" (J. A. Parks). Mrs. Hilda Llndborg, Mrs. Helma -Greene, Miss Tolvia Carlson, Miss Delia Greene; united chorus. "Unfold, Ye Portals" (Charles Gounod), Charles Swenson. di rector; doxology; benediction. Rev. George Hendriksen. SALESMEN FOR ROSE FETE Portland Club Members Plan Contribute SO Cents Each. to The Portland Salesmen's Club la go ing after Its members for a big dona tion for the funds of the 1917 Rose Fes tival. A letter was read at the meeting at the Multnomah Hotel last night call ing for a contribution f not less than 60 cents from each member of the club Xor the Rose Festival and It was adopt ed with enthusiasm. The first meeting of the club In April Is to be made a "Rose Festival booster" meeting. Last nlsrht. m.Athi . i , night," Informal, and after the close ef th. mantlnr all vtrjt.Am . .L ' - -- --i.uvjicu l j ine Cotillion Hall to participate In the Ad Club Jinks and Jitney dance which was held there. -.1 in Roseburg Mayor Offers Prizes. ROSEBUEG, Or.. March 24. (Spe cial.) With a view of stimulating in terest among the citizens of Roseburg with regard to improving the appear ance of their premises Mayor Napoleon Rice today offered first and second prizes for the blocks which are kept in the most presentable condition during the present year. Beoause of the action of the Mayor In offering these prizes It is believed there will be keen Interest among the property-owners of the dif ferent blocks of the city, " C IISL incie to make IlfoouisairicL Read Here's an Opportunity to Make Extraordinary Profits on a $10 Investment or an Opportunity to Lose Your, $10 You Can't Lose Much if You Do Lose Get the Facts Verify Them-r-See What Press and Authorities Say About It Note the Kind of Men Back of This ProjectThen DECIDE FOR YOURSELF, k The petroleum problem is setting the world agog. From statistics in regard to the future extent of oil production in the U. S., and from estimates of the annual consumption of fuel and lubricating oils in the years to come, it now seems that our petroleum supply will be exhausted in thirty years or less. The seriousness of this situation as well as the increasing prices of oil- has resulted in intense activity in the known oil areas, as well as in efforts to locate new oil fields. While the general public is not as well acquainted with what is known as the "Gulf Field" as it is with other oil sections, there have been unusual developments in this field for some time, and the Gulf territory promises to become one of the biggest producers and profit makers. Indeed, huge fortunes have already been made in this field. Seven years ago several Eau Claire, Wis., people purchased, for agricultural purposes, a large tract in what has since proved to be the very heart of this rich field. After making certain important discoveries here they determined to develop the land for its oil possibili ties. Today they own outright 51,000 acres in the Gulf Oil Field. They all expect to "strike .it rich" here. They invite you to share the riches if they make them or to lose a ten dollar bill if they fail. , When you have read this advertisement through, no doubt you will feel that" there is only the remotest chance of failure here. Yet, however favorable the prospects may seem, the company wishes it understood that it has not yet produced any oil has not yet drilled a well on its property. Therefore, this is a purely speculative proposition. It is not a "sure thing," and if you invest $10 in it you may never get a dollar back. Everybody has heard how Great Fortunes Are Made When . Oil Is Struck And struck "big." But oil lsnt always struck. Unless, and until, oil Is struck on this property. It Is nothing but speculation on your part, if your money goes Into a "hole In the -ground." Of coarse, on the other hand, if this were not in the speculative stage If oil were actually spouting from the wells on this property today you wouldn't have this opportunity your money wouldn't be needed or ac cepted. The situation Is the same with every similar proposition. All the oil enterprises that have poured forth the vast wealth you've heard about were at first (speculative, pure and sim ple until they became real producers. Tou've read again and again of quick fortunes made In oil. but you haven't heard so much about -those who have lost their money In Use same way. These men prefer to be perfectly frank with yon In the matter, not only because of the moral consideration, but because they believe It pays. Already the wisdom of this course has been amply demonstrated. . ' While there is every reason to- believe your Investment will yield enormous returns, still this is only belief It la not a certainty and we cannot make any specific promise or guarantee to that effeot. The main questions for you to decide are: How good a speculation is ItT And, can yon afford to risk 10T There will be no stories of men and women losing the savings of a lifetime no robbing of widows and orphans In conneotlon with this proposition. Anyone who oomes In on this does so with bis eyes open, knowing he la taking a chance. If You Win, You Win Big; If You Lose, You Lose Little If you cant afford to loss $10 your money isn't wanted." So far you will at least admit that this proposition la unique quite different from the usual stock offer. It Is a clean, legitimate, fair and square offer where you have an opportunity of learning the whole truth where all Investors are treated alike where there is a better than usual chance of earning blgr money or a chance to lose little. The company's offices and books are open to all their methods are subject to the closest scrutiny their organi zation, their directors and officers may be thoroughly In vestigated you may have whatever Information you de sire before you part with your $10. After remitting you will be' given ten days in which to make any investigation ..you care to. Then, if not fully satisfied you have spent your money wisely, you can have your money back by merely asking for it. The men behind this company all men of standing in their respective communities have put their own money Into this enterprise. They are risking xthousands of dol larsyou are asked to take a $10 risk. x wonderS G2lio1it3oireFiefd0)n P"" TVOTtm wU1 rlT "om Id ,f recent remarkable developments la this Gulf Field Already Yields Nearly Two Million Barrels a Month- The total output of the Gulf Coast pools during the last half of December and the first half of January Is approximately 1.911,000 barrels, as com pared with 1.620,000 barrels during the 30 days pre vious, or an inorease of 291.000 barrels. The figures for the various pools for 15 days of December and 15 days of January are as follows: Boston 67.000 barrels. Edgerly 121.000 barrels. Goose Creek 163,000 barrels. Humble 699,000 barrels. Jennings 50,000 barrels. Markham 10,800 barrels, Splndletop 25,000 barrels Saratoga 57,000 barrels. Vinton 120.000 barrels, and the Bland 'pool 1200 barrels. The daily average In the Thrall pool Is estimated at 670 barrels, or. a total output for 30 days of 17.100 barrels. Beaumont Enterprise. Jan. 27. Activity at Jennings, La. JENNINGS, La., Jan. 20. A review of operations In drilling In the Jennings Yield for the week shows considerable activity among the operators. Well No. 4, of the Evangeline Petroleum Company, on the Arnaudet tract, is down to about 1600 feet, and get- Company. Syndicate Fee-Simple No. 40 ,1s down mated n 'thGu'lf 'coVst ofUwVwaTdosedM- leruay wnen me vjuir r-roaucnon company paid tne Tarver Oil Company of Sour Lake $1,500,000 for its SO-acre Hardin County lease, and two and two thirds acres In the oil field. The latter consists of one acre In the Valenta tract, one acre In the Wheeler and two-tnJrds of an acre out of the Fisher. The dally average production of the Tarver Oil Company is around 3500 barrels. Beaumont Enterprise. Jan. 14. 1800 feet, and this company Is also deepening Syndicate-Clement No. 9. Bardin A. Kendall are drill ing on the Arnaudet tract, and the Triangle Oil Company Is drilling on the Guarantee acre. Fred I. Getty la getting ready to drill on his leasehold on the Syndicate Fee Simple tract. Beaumont Enterprise. New Well at Edgerly, La. v Edgerly, La., Jan. 9. W. H. Evans, contractor, has received Instructions to build two new derricks for the Gulf Refining Co. In Cameron Parish, and will begin this week. News reached Edgerly Saturday morning that oil had been found at 2240 feet -In the well of the Lyons Gulf Coast Oil & Developing Co., on John Hewitt homestead. In the south edge of the "Big Woods," and about two and a half miles northeast of the Edgerly oil field. Orange. Tex., Leader, Jan. 9. Gulf Company Closes Lease; Pays $1,500,000 ' bMd7 CONTINENTAL OIL If? 1 I I Industries co. . . map shows the location of the great Gulf oil area and of the property of the Continental Oil Industries Co. Note the proximity of this property to the various local ities where oil has recently been struck where hundreds of wells have been brought in. Including gushers shooting up thousands of barrels a day (see press reports here Quoted). Note the oil pool in the Gulf of Mexico, almost directly south of this land. Does it not seem probable, from the location, that oil and plenty of It will be .produced en this company's land? There are many other Indications of immense oil rivers under the surface of this land. 51,000 Acres in This Rich Field Offer Choice Locations for Hundreds of Wells The land la In Southwestern Louisiana, In Cameron Parish, about 12 miles from Port Arthur, Texas, where are two of the largest refineries In the country. It Is about 30 miles south of Vinton, La and Edgerly, La-, big producing fields where many gushers from 6000 to 15,000 barrels a day have been brought In. It Is some- 25 miles southeast of Spindle Top, which is today producing about 12,000 barrels a day. Big Kill Is directly west big production here. Goose Creek, a little farther west; Sour Lake, northwest great gushers brought In at both localities Part of this land runs down to the Gulf. The famous Oil Pool In the Galf Is but a short distance from shore. In an article on this pool, the writer says: "No doubt whatever there Is one of the greatest hidden deposits of petroleum In this vicinity in the world, and It will, be located before long. One of the greatest sulphur mines la the world is looated within a short distance of the gulf eoast. A pure salt mine is In the same territory, and several oil fields not far from them. ' A short distance west of us there are the Humble and Goose Creek fields. On the north and northwest we have Sour Lake, Batson, Saratoga oil fields, and on an almost direct line to Wichita Falls. Henrietta and all the Oklahoma fields, all good producers. It Is quite evident that all of those fields are feeders and are oonneoted to and with some great hermetically or ohemloally sealed and deeply submerged basin of ' an inexhaustible supply of various grades of valuable petroleum." Most of the known- oil fields are located along straight lines. Two of these lines, as indicated on the Government map. cross the property of this company (see black lines on the map). This company's land shows all the surface Indications of oil that Spindle "Top ever had. There are numerous "blow-outs" (gas escaping from 'ground), sulphur dirt, sour and sulphur waters and brine springs have been found, etc. etc Expert geologists and oil men say that this land la underlaid with oil. These are some of the reasons without going Into geological or technical details why the organizers of this company have such faith in this property. Facts, Not Fairy Tales The Men Behind This Company "One of the Richest Oil Fields." Among other big companies which have lands and wells scattered all over this section are the Gulf Company and The Texas Company. The latter (operating as The Producers' Company), it Is said, was organized with a capital of 340000 and not a dollar additional capital has been put In and divi dends of over $50,000,000 stave been paid to date. The Farmers Petroleum Co. beg-an business about three years ase, It la stated, with a capital of but 680,000, and Its assets have slnoe grown te ever $0,000,000. Averase dividends of 480 per sent per annum have been paid by the Paraffins Oil Co. These are samples of many stories concerning opera tions la this region which sound almost "too good te be true." v "Bill" Lucas, Famous Expert, Will Do the Drilling Here! That Mr. Lucas has been encased by the Continental Oil Industries Company te superintend the drilling of wells en this land means that this work will be done as expertly and scientifically 'as possible te de It. ' "Bill" I.uc. ia ene of the beat know, and most auo c.aaful oil-getters In tbls country. Be It was who brought In the first well at Vinton, and the first wall at Edgerly, In 1016 Vinton produced 1,758,188 barrels of ell Edgerly, . 1,000,013 barrels. . The man whose Judgment Is good in the selection of locations for walla.' and In methods of drilling, la a par ticularly valuable asset in this section, where so many gushers have been brought In. The estimated value of single wells In some of the Gulf Coast fields; that bavts coat probably less than $10,000 to develop la two million dollars. v A v Continental ( f g Suite 1146 Garland Building Tou are invited to "look up" this company through any channel you may choose. The offloers and directors, whose names -follow, are all men of reliability and responsibility In their respective communities. Write any bank In the town In which any of them resides, or If you prefer, see what Dun or Bradstreet ..as to say about any or all of them. A. J. Brandstad, Pres. Treas.-Pres. Branstad Drag Cow Eau Claire, Wis. W. K. TJle, Vice-Pre. Bridge and Dam Contractor (7 years' experience la Oklahoma oil fields as operator), bteveda of Travelers Ins. Point. Wisconsin. Ilenry Droege, Beer .District Sep. vo. vuure, tvis. Prank Schaettle Schaettle Bros General Merchants, Mendovl, Wis. Iirector). W. McDanlel (Director). Oil operates and eon tractor. Port Arthur and Beaumont, Tex, F. E. Perge Treas. Madora Cigar 4k Tobaeoo Co. Eau Claire. P. C. Mags dance Owner of National Cranlte Co.. Eau Claire, Wla. 10 Cents a Share Now and Money Back in 10 Days if You Want It! To enable the company te start drilling as soon as possible, this popular subscription plan has been adopted, and a most unusual offer la made to those who will act at onoe. Par value of shares Is S LOO. If you will remit promptly, you will pay but 10 eents per share. 10 will buy 100 shares -mw, - Bend your money any con venient way money order, check, bans draft or eurrenay by registered letter then look up the company or directors or property, and If not perfectly satisfied, ask for return of your money within 10 days, and It will be forwarded to you at once. Facts concerning this proposition have been teld you In brief, without elaboration. What do yon think about the firoxpects of making your $10 In tbls Tenture grow many old? As ood as (t looks, you haven't been told anywhere near all .he favorable tblngs about this Immense project there Isn t space enough here and we are not forgetting that tw is still a speculative proposition. If you want 100 shares at this ground-floor price fill out the Subscription Coupon (or send letter) without delay and send it with your (10 before the price goes up. Johnsons Bayou. La., January 18, 1917. The Continental OH Industries Co.. Chicago, III. Gentlemen: It la my great pleasure to be informed through re liable sources thayour Company anticipates the development of oil In this, which we believe to be from the indications, one of the richest oil fields in the South yet undeveloped. We have here the same Identical indications to that existing at Spindle Top,. Sour Lake; Vinton. Saratoga and elsewhere In this section where rich fields have been developed. X have the pleasure of having friends who are expert oil men who tell me that there Is no doubt. Judging from the best Indica tions, that we have oil here, and I wish to state that should I at any time be able to assist you In any way, command. With best wishes for your success. I beg to be. Very Respectfully, J. B. ERBELDING. State Representative From Cameran Parish. Oil I ndustries pany CHICAGO, ILL. Predicts "One of Greatest Oil Fields" Orange, Tex., Jan. IT, 181T. Continental Oil Industries Co., Chicago, UU Gentlemen I X have made an exami nation of your lands In tbe Johnson Bayou district, of Cameron Parish. La, with .which lands I have been familiar . for a number of years. - I have also made examinations of a number of coastal oil fields. Including Spindle Top, Vinton. Edgerly, Bumble and Goose Creek, whleh are all In your district, and will. say without hesitation that your prospects for opening a new oil field are better than any of the above were. . In and around your lands there are no less than sixty-five gas bolls and sulphur V water pockets, the same oil Indications that the above-named oil fields had. I also know of a well drilled for water . near your lands which went through 10 feet of limestone rock and IT feet of oil sand, and will state positively that oil from this sand was dipped from the j slush pit. Taking Inte consideration the eurfaee indications for oil on your land and the locality of th. same, being almost sur rounded by developed fields. I predict that in your development work you will put on the map on. of th. greatMt oil fields ever brought In, In the South. Respectfully yours. : F. J. PAVELL, OH Operator and Land Owner. Well Brought in at Goose Creek Flowing 5000 Barrels Daily One of the biggest races ever witnessed In Gulf Coast oil drilling-was won by C. T. Rucker Friday night when he brought in the second gusher of the Goose Creek field, a well that Saturday night was flowing between 6000 and 6000 barrels of .22 grav ity oil. Since the first gusher waa brought In, during the month of August, a race has been on to bring In the second well. It was realized that the second well would make the field, and at the present time there are JO wells drilling, setting up. reaming or balling In the field. . . Three wells reached the "strike" depth before the Rucker well . did. Houston Post. Oct. 14. 1916. Half Million Paid For Big Oil Lease Houston, Tex., Jan. 16. John L Galllard has sold his Goose Creek oil property to the Gulf Produc tion Company for $500,000, according to a deed filed here today. Uions of dollars' worth of Goose Creek prop erty has been acquired by the Gulf Production Com pany within recent weeks, indicating the company's faith in the future of the oil field. Beaumont Knterprise. 2000-Barrel Well HOUSTON, Jan. IS. A gusher producing crude ' oil at the rate of 2000 barrels a day was brought In by the Gulf Production -Company on its Ashbel Smith tract at Goose Creek Saturday morning. Friday afternoon two gassers came Into being at Goose Creek and both wsh emitting large volumes of gas, together with mud, rock, sand and water, Saturday, although no extensive damage waa done -r-Beauinont Enterprise. New Oil Wells in On Humble Field HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16. A 7 60-barrel well waa brought in lafe Sunday by the Southern Petroleum Company on the Landslide lease at Humble, accord ing to officers of the company here today. The Margary Oil Company brought In a 200-barrel pumper on its Foster lease. Beaumont Enterprise. Th'nks Indications Very Flattering PORT ARTHUR, Texas, Jan. S, 1917. Continental Oil Industries Co., Chicago. Gentlemen: Regarding your holdings In the Johnson's Bayou Country, in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, would say: I have made a personal 'in vestigation, talked with the best authorities on oil development and gone over your large tract of land recently, and find indications for oil development very flattering. The surface Indications would cer tainly Induce development, and this is the view taken by all prospectors for oil when opening up new fields. They all go by surface indications, and with this In your favor, I am convinced you will ' succeed in finding oil. Tours very truly, A. E. GROVES, , (Pecan, Orange. Fig and Peach Groves.) Gusher at Sour Lake Spouts Great Wealth; Is Now Running Wild Well Tears Loose Gate Talve and Oil Shoots 73 Feet Above Derrick Production Estimated Prom 13.000 to 0,000 Barrels. Not since the days when the Lucas gusher broke forth Its stream of. wealth on Bptndl. Top has there been such excltem.nt In th. Gulf Coast oil fields as there was yestlerd&y when the Humble-Qulf Company's well No. 15 on-the Hardin County lease In the Four Lake field tore loose the gate valve with which the driller was trying to control It and ssouted 75 feet above the derrick. This gusher was brought In Friday afternoon about 1 o'clock within 75 feet of the 5 usher which this company brought In on liecember 6. Both wells are about the same apth, but tbe new gusher does not seem to affect the first one. which Is doirax 7000 barrels a day steadily. Dikes were thrown up about the derrick et gusher No. 18 yesterday, ana prmctlemlly all or the oil Is being sav. From the poor about the well It Is being drained Into earthen tank and from the earthen tank It Is pumped Into th. storage tanks. Estimating from the amount which the pumps are handling and the way the oil is standing In the earthen reservoir, one of the employes of the company estimates that th. production of the bla gush.r Is from 15.000 to 20,000 barrels per day. There Is no accurate gauge -on th. weiC and no way of telling accurately what It Is doing. Beaumont Enterprise, Jan. SI. (Use Letter Instead of Coupon Below, if -Desired) SUBSCRIPTION COUPON P. O. 1 Contlnenfal Oil Industries Co., 1148 Garland Building. Chicago, 111. Gentlemen: I enclose $10 for 100 shares of treasury stock, full paid and non-assessable, or your company. If I desire the return of my money within 10 days, you are to forward same to ma upon request, without question. - - - . 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