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Show THE BINGHAM NEWS . r Millions in Pearls This pagoda, a part of the Japanese exhibit at the Sesqui-Centennl- Inter-national Exposltloa ia Philadelphia, celebrating the 140th anniversary of the slgulng of the Declaration of Inde-pendence, la made entirely of pearls and lta value exceeds $1,000,000. The exposition continues until December L A Grand Canyon Marvel Si LsL g. I. Where the Grand Can- - ftC yon Is Grandest if fP IPl N'orW Premier if (v MS ffiSi I M Scenic Region I ' JLJ feiCpVJ p Suddenly Pro- - K --ZSr NiSfMH duces a New De- - V J-f- eA telopmenl of the V. V i fyySVr Greatest Eco- - " A wS f nomic Interest to fl 7ESSjf 1 ,7T . Enire M-- 11 ' ttOl. U. 8. Senator - n&gU!3sZ' Cameron W-- JIV By JUOSON C. WELLIVER I I ' "J f1HE Grand Canyon of the Colo-- I ' I rado River, widely regarded L i as the world's most Imposing natural wonder, has suddenly taken on a new and startling Interest A few years ago. when It was as Inaccessible as the North Pole. John Wester Powell won fame by making the Brit trip through It A little later another adventurer conceived opening a trail from the canyon's rim down to the river, a mile below It seemed grotesque, but the Impossible was ac-complished, and its accomplishment has made the canyon's Innermost won dera accessible to thousands of tour-ists each year. They come from all quarters of the world every season In greater numbers to traverse the Bright Angel Trail That trail Is truly a monument to the daring and devotion of Its builder He wprked at It for ten years, almost without help of financial backing, at one period spending almost half a year alone In the vaat gorge. .But today Ralph Cameron, builder of the Bright Angel Trail, occupying a seat In the United States Benate voted to him by the people of Arizona, has his reward. Greatest Artificial Lake Just Room for the Derrick a boa and floated down from Moab It wak a daring perform aoce, tor the stream twists constantly, unseen rocks and shifting bar add to Its difficulties, and the canyon's per pendlcular walla threaten Instant wreck. But It was done. Materials were brought a derrick reared, machinery placed, a camp built and drilling be-gun. Now, with oil flowing from, a depth of 2.036 feet the Crane Creek well ts spddenly the wonder of the whole Intermountaln country. A Maze of Difficulties Just about a year from the begin nlng of drilling the well began to flow, with every Indication that when the drill goes somewhat deeper into the producing sand . It will be an Im-portant producer. For the present drilling has been suspended, awaiting provision for taking the oil away. It Is doubtful If In all the history of the (00.000 wells that have been drilled In this country, largely In regions dlffl cult of access, any one has ever pre-sented such a category of obstacles as this canyon well In Utah. How the oil will be transported to a refinery Is still sheer guess work, but a way will be found, tor the Ingenuity and re-sources of the oil engineers have never failed. The "bringing In" of this well lllus But the conquest of the canyon had hardly been realized when the engi-neers discovered a new use for It At Boulder Canyon, Arizona, the greatest dam In the world, a third of a mile high, should Impound a lake which, spreading over a great area in Arizona and Utah, would be, next to Lake Michigan, the largest fresh water body entirely within the United States Harnessed to mighty turbines, the wa-ter, falling hundreds of feet would produce a power greater than Niagara, and Irrigate an area several times that of the Nile Basin, which served for uncounted centuries as granary of the ancient world. The Boulder Canyon dam has not yet been built but the people of the Southwest are aa confident of lta con tructlon as that the Colorado will continue to flow between Its giant walls. Now comes a new chapter In the romance of the Colorado The In-trepid "wildcatters" of the oil Indus try, scouting for new sources of petro-leum, have brought In an oil well right In the canyonl Drilling from a nar-row shelf at the gorge's bottom, they have overcome unbelievable obstacles. Perpendicular walls of rock grimly for-bade construction of road or trail to transport machinery and supplies. From the river a succession of rock walls rise In gargantuan terrace to a height of S.000 feet trates the difficulty of petroleum de-velopment Convinced that the geo-logical structure was particularly favorable, the projectors determined to gamble 175.000 on drilling. Before they got oil they had spent more than twice that For years wells have been drilling hi various parts of the state fully 200 tn all at a cost of probably 15,000,000, and this canyon well Is the first real producer! It Is only by dint of such persistence In coping with natural obstacles and financial hazards that the country's supply of oil ts maintained The first oil well In Western Pennsylvania became a pro-ducer at the depth of 69H feet Nowa days wells a mile deep are not nncom mon, and they have gone down as far as a mile and a halt. Every Well Is a Gamble A large proportion of wells produce nothing whatever and represent total lose It was recently estimated that In the last twelve and a half years $1,200,000,000 was sunk In wells which were failures Despite every effort of science, engineering and long experi-ence, and notwithstanding the stupen-dous depths now reached, 25 per cent of wells last year were dry. The "Great American Desert" The little Mormon town of Moab, eighteen miles Is the near-est supply base. . But Moab Is not a railroad town; a drive of forty miles Is still required to reach the Denver & Rio Grande railroad Salt Lake City la 250 miles away, to the northwest. Standing at the foot ot the derrick which marks the site of the new oil well, one's ba'ck is fairly against an 800 toot cliff, which ts matched by r Immediately across the river. Looking up. one Imagines that If he could climb one of these walla he would be "outside." But trying this, be finds himself on a plateau or ter-race, with another cliff a little way ahead To climb this. In turn, would only bring him face to face with still another cliff, and so on till he bad mounted full S.000 feet from the river. Not only must this succession of cliffs be mounted, but to traverae the rock terraces, gashed and torn, is only less difficult. And finally, the ascent to the outer rim accomplished, one confronts a waste of ridged, seamed and boulder-strew- desert endless save for distant mountain peaka. Manifestly the oil "wildcatters" could nut make roads, so they built The "wildcatter" Is the Columbus of oil. He ts to petroleum, to gasoline, to the fuel supply of the country's 20,000,000 automobiles, what the old time gold prospector was to building the empire of the far west He Is es-sentially a gambler; good loser or good winner. The lure ot enormous winnings keeps him tirelessly search-ing, and sometimes be finds his re-ward. But In the aggregate, offsetting all winnings against the total cost of this engrossing gamble, It la not Im-probable that all tbe oil that has been taken from the soil of this country from the beginning cost more than Its producers got for It A World in the Big Game But their huge gamble I the basts on which the whole Industry rests. Tbe d Arctic and the fever festering. tropic jungles alike attract tbe hardy "wildcatter." To them the world owes lta newest and best In transport by land, sea and air. They help fight Its homes and streets, pro-vide an astonishing share of Its power, furnish an endless list of necessaries which are of petroleum. The "wildcatter la well nigh the Atlas of this iBodera macbaaised world. Did It Ever Occur toYou That man may be competent, but it takes some time to put a press in operation. That the political put may be on the boll, but advertising is slim. That advertising in a newspaper is one of the most capable mediums. That there are sometime! a man may be at home and never feel at home. That a good car is a valued asset " to any miner that has it paid for. That the merchants in Midvale are advertising and getting aome of the money from Biftgham every Satur-day night with their specials. Why don't the merchants in Bingham get wise T That rabbits carry their powder puffs on the wrong end. That one little woman can make big change in a man's life, but ah needs a little change to accomplish That some husbands nave a aen, others growl all over the house. That man's greatest task today b to keep straight and make both ends meet. ' That the people of Bingham canyon still have confidence in their fire fighters; " That Insurance rates should be dropped gome In camp, when we con-aid-the efficiency of our fighter? and the equipment. That the difference in firmness and obstinacy ia just the will power and the won't power. That if all people would pay their debts this little old Bingham would be k real Paradise. That women were made before , mirrors, and they have been before there ever since. That when a fellow is out for a po-litical job, its the running expenses that keeps him out of breath. , That it was a cinch another would would have to swim the channel. That the long-hair- woman who ' used to advertise hair tonics has quit , her job. That there aro some people who build caBtles In the air and live in an attic. ' That she was accused of being a nurse but it was later proven she was , a achoolmarm. That It's hard to be out of the reach f a good nurse when you need otte. ' That the man who finds money tight, usually admits he is loose. That a man's friends usually 'n't believe him when he talks about the money he makes, and the-- government officials are just the same old way. That the people of Lark appreciate Mr. Burgon's endeavors to fix the Bingham highway from the pavement up, but would also appreciate the commissioner considerably if he would send some of his men to work on the Lark highway, even if it is done be-fore election. That there are many who go through this world Unaware of thf beauties it contains. That "Pussyfoot" Johnson said "Most of our judges ought to be chloroformed." That visions that turn into realities are the only ones that count. : That Hogan's milk have the canned brands knocked into a cocked hat. That City Clerk F. W. Quinn is a proud granddaddy, now Barney is worrying. That Miss Utah didn't acquire thf height that some of her admirers thought she could attain. That the burning question of the day is "Will Aimee come back," or return to the shack. That we doubt if the average wo-ma- n cares for a baldheaded man any more than a man would care for a haldheaded woman. That the death of Valentino cost ' insurance companies $425,000. That spoiled boys are said to make bad husbands. . That most boys hate to have the hlghwater mark removed from their necks. That some fellows who are stuck on themselves go around trying to : stick others. That 'ts always a pleasing fad even if we have no shares, to see a mine dividend notice published. YouH find your first pair. ' ' of Florsheims such great i. value so comfortable to good-lookin- g, that you1' ' will not give the choice of iS' your next pair any thought. ItH be Florsheims again. The Rous 10 JACOBSON'S 495 Main Street 9fte FLORSHEEM SHOE FOR SALE ONE OF THE BEST LITTLE STORES IN CAMP FULLY EQUIPPED J $400. CASH PROPOSITION APPLY 433 MAIN STREET " x Princess Theatre :- -: PROGRAM SATURDAY BUCK JONES IN "THE FLYING HORSEMAN" SUNDAY VAUDEVILLE THE LAMBA GIRLS Four Pretty Young Ladies in Musical Novelties Feature Picture "THE MIDNIGHT KISS" Also a Harry Langdon Comedy ' MONDAY RICHARD DIX AND LOIS WILSON IN "LET'S GET MARRIED" TUESDAY ! JACKIE COOGAN IN "OLD CLOTHES" WEDNESDAY AN ALL-STA- R CAST IN "A POOR GIRL'S ROMANCE" j THURSDAY AND FRIDAY j The Greatest Mystery Story Ever Filmed ! "THE BAT" ' ) - i i i 1 "ALWAYS FIRST WITH THE LATEST" H FOR SALE f A FUUR-ALK- E FARM j WITH SIX-ROO- BRICK HOUSE and,ONE THREE ROOM FRAMED HOUSE Barns, Chicken Coops, Gar-- , c age, City Water and Irri- - gation Water Rights near Ogden. Inquire at the BINGHAM NEWS, Bourgard Building. J Office or Phone 91. V News Notes From Lark A fire destroyed the home original-ly occupied and owned by Fred Hatt in the Gulch on Tuesday noon. The three rooms were occupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Roper and family. The family lost the most of their belong-- , ings. An over-heate- d stove 1b said to be the cause of the conflagration. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Penpraze ami Bow Acton took in the sights of Salt Lake City on Friday last, they at-tended the Pantages theater and other attractions. Miss Dora Hansen a former school teacher here, who is now teaching in Bingham, visited with friends here Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hemmingsen and family returned this week from a pleasing motor trip through th north west. Miss Ruby Savage left , the past week for Los Angeles where she wil! hold a business position. Pete Lovrich and Rock Aisch of the Highland Boy visited with friends here on Sunday last. A well attended dance was given in the Recreation hall here Monday night. A Salt Lake orchestra furn-ished the music. Mrs. John Prowse, Jr., la visiting with her mother, Mrs. Joseph Ander-son at Riverton. Bud Mitttendorf who has been liv-ing here for some time with his sis-ter, Mrs. Dell Nell left the past week for his home in Denver, Colo. Jim Hyland, the popular mechanic with the Bingham Mines Co., had his tonsils removed at the Frazier and Cain hospital this week, and is now back on his Job feeling fine. Steve Pavicich, an employee of the Bingham Mines Co., for some time, left this week for Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crittenden and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Crittenden spent Wednesday evening at the Bingham hospital visiting with Boyd Crittenden who was injured at the Park-Bingha- Mines some time ago. Richard Pascoe arrived in camp from Milford the past week and has secured a position with the Park-Bingha- Mining Co. The Bingham Mines baseballers have put the Ohio boys in the shade this week the last game played here with a score of 10 to 16. Miss Venus Walker, the charming young daughter of Mrs. L. Walker of the Kuphaldt townsite became the bride of RaTph Beck of the Highland Boy the past week. Mr. Beck is one of the promising young leasers of that district. The young couple will make their home in Lark. Bert Serassio, formerly employed by the Bingham Mines Co., as fore-man, who is now operating a lease under the same company, was a busi-ness visitor at Salt Lake Wednesday evening. Bob Myerhoffer was a Midvale visitor Saturday evening. The Misses Ruby and Frankie Graves of Sandy attended the dance here Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Nelson and sons have been visiting relatives at Sandy and Murray the past week. DIVIDEND NOTICE. Dividend No. 18. Bingham Mines Company. Notice ia hereby given to the stock-holders of the Bingham Mines Com-pany, a corporation of the State of Maine ,that Dividend No. 18 of one ($1.00) Dollar per share has been de-clared by the Board of Directors upon the outstanding capital stock of the corporation, payable on September 30th, 1926, to stockholders of record September 20th, 1926. Books do not close. (Signed) JAMES P. GRAVES. President. (Signed) THOMAS S. WOODS. Treasurer. Dated September 14, 1926. Postman Barnard was In attendance Monday and Tuesday at the meeting of the Utah branch of the National . League of District Postmasters held at the Hotel Utah. True economy consists in learning how and when to spend money; know-ing when to buy and having the cash ready to buy with. BINGHAM SOCIETY Dr. and Mrs. Richards spent Tues-day in Salt Lake. Tommy McMullen was a Salt Lake visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Jane Jackson entertained Wed nesday at her home on lower Main street in honor of Mrs. Sarah Weast-o- n and Mrs. S. Swan who will leave soon to spend the winter in California. Mrs. Roy Hardy of Los Angeles is a guest of her sister, Mrs. Angus Christensen of this city. Mrs. Hardy was formerly Miss Alice Burke of Bingham. Mrs. Frank Meade entertained the members of the local Muscovite anil Rebekah lodges on Tuesday evening at her home in Carr Fork. Prize win-ners were Mrs. Cecil Bennett, first; Mrs. Peter Lotts, second; Mrs. Chris-topherso- n, consolation. A delightful luncheon was served. Always Good Follows Evil The bad luck of thirteen. In case where It la definitely nalucky, has thlo redeeming feature: That out of Its evil, good always come at last and people look back on their adversity a? a time that has taught them the beai things they know, go It Is not reallj a number to be frightened of. Oi course the unknown Is always alarm ing, and thirteen la particularly asao clated with the unknown. But from its clouds sunshine always emerges In ' the find. Exchang t THE THINGS YOU WANT; OR THE THINGS YOU NEED! The one who gets very far ahead . In life must deny himself some of the things he wants in order to have the money to get the things he needs: You may want a radio, but if your house needs painting, it may be more practical to paint the house. You may want an automobile, but It may make you happier in the end to save the money and educate your children. You may want an expensive fur coat, but if you don't ask to see the expensive one, you may be satisfied with a lower priced one. Did you ever stop to think that after all we don't really enjoy the things we cannot afford ? Mr .and Mrs. E. M. Jarvis of Og-den and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Christen-sen of Salt Lake City were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Warn-ing. Mrs. Peter Lotts entertained at din-- " ner one day this week in honor of Grandma Heaston and daughter, Mrs. S. Swan. ! |