Pit Hole, Nov. 17

Within the past few days Government officials have brought to light facts which show the most extensive frauds against the Internal Revenue Department. Yesterday officers seized wells Nos. 47, 54 and 76 – three of the largest on the Thomas Holmden farm. The Government claims amount to $143,000, of which $38,000 is against the United States Petroleum Company. And about $60,000 against a large operator here who, it is alleged, last night made all his interest over to a second party. The Government has notified the owner of the working interests in the wells not to deliver any more oil to the company until the claims of the Government are paid. There is much excitement over the matter. It is feared the bottom has not been reached.