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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-05
BY WILLIAM ENGLE


ATY friend" said Mr.. Pick
WI wick, you don't really
mean to say that human beings
live down in those wretched
dungeons?"
Don't -" replied Mr.. Roker,
with indignant establishment.
Why shouldn't -"
Well, Dickens. who never for
got that as a little boy he saw
his improvident and hapless
father in one Of those cells for
debtors, told many times why the
Mr.. Roker of his "Pickwick
Papers should not have looked
upon prison abuses as matter Of
course. And Marshalsea and
Fleet, the English dens for deb
tors, are gone.
But he always kept in charac-
ter. He was a story teller. He
never presented a detailed plan Of
social reform. He did something
which even more sharply brought
the need Of it to the public con-
seriousness. Time and again
something such as this:
Live down there Gin dunge-
OnsJ? Yes. and die down there,
too. very often!" replied Mr. Ro-
ker. And what of that? Who's
to say anything ag'in it?"
Dickens was. He never relented
in his articulate scorn for the stu
pidity of the Jail system of his
day. His words were among the
first to beat down, finally, walls
of vengeance and open the way
for such humanization of prison
life as Lewis E. Lawes now makes
succeed in Sing Sing.
HOGARTH he called the great
Il 4 morahst and censor Of his
age and w. Walter Crotch, his
English biographer, called Dickens
that.
Yet he is remembered best, as it
is probable he thought he would
be, not by his ideas of reform but
by the individualiSm Of the char
acters he created.
The prison injustices of his day
in England have been abolished.
So have those Of that day in
America. Sing Sing football and
dramaticS are today's answer to
Dickens voice-although no one
can forget that Welfare Island is
not, nor the gunfire that roared
not long ago in the cell blocks of
Auburn, nor the debtors prison
Of New York, its alimony jail.
1t might have been alimony
jail that Dickens saw when he
visited his father, and put the
story later into fiction:
1t strikes me, SAM" said Mr..
Pickwick, leaning over the iron
rail at the Stairhead, cit strikes
me, Sam, that Imprisonment for
debt) is scarcely any punishment
at all
Think not, sir?" said Mr..
Weller.
You see how these fellows
drink and smoke and roar" re-
piled Mr.. Pickwick. Its quite
impossible that they can mind it
much"
All, that's just the very thing,
sir" rejoined Sam. THEY don't
mind it; it's regular holiday to
them-all porter and skettles. It's
t'other vuns as gets done over
With this sort o. thing, them down
hearted fellers as can't svig at
the beer, nor play skettles neither;
them as would pay if they could,
and gets low by being boxed up"
DICKENS, vigorously opposed
~ by reactionaries of his time,
worked for just such reforms as
are vigorously opposed in this time
by such men as Judge Marcus
Kavanagh, of Chicago. He is the
seer who is always willing to de-
clare that the problem of law
breaking is the result of babying
prisoners. the solon who thinks
that the modern cell block is too
much like a gentlemans club.
He believes it is a luxury for a
prisoner to have a cell and a
radio imparting "all the speeches
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Horse, or will trade for
COW. Guy Webb. Milford. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26
DELMAR

The Home Makers Class and Mems
Bible Glass. S. X. Slemons teacher.
of the First Baptist Church, will
serve a turkey and oyster supper in
! the social hall. February 23rd.
Miss Ruth Jones. assistant princi-
pal of the Delmar, Delaware, High
School. who has been absent from
school for seven weeks due to ill
ness. resumed her duties on Mon
day.
Mrs. Ida Ellis, widow of the late
Charles Ellis. suffered paralytic
stroke few days ago and is crit
ically i'll at this writing.
Mrs. William Nelson is also on the
sick list.
Mrs. Anna Walters Sunday School
class reproduced the play, THE New
Minister" Tuesday evening at Mil
ton.
The Student Council of the Del
mar. Delaware, High School present
ed the play "Mama's Baby Boy" in
the auditorium, Monday evening.
The play was well rendered and was.
enjoyed by full house.
Clyde Truitt, who has been con-
fined to his home for several weeks
suffering with lumbagO, is still I'M
able to attend to his railroad duties.
Miss Hattie Sturgis. aged 30,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Sturgis passed away at her home at
II D. m. Monday. following a stroke
of paralysis on Sunday. Arrange
ments for her funeral have not been
made at this writing.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M.
f.. Church will serve turkey and
oyster supper in Friendship Social
Hall. February Sth. at o'clock. The
patronage of the public will be ap-
preciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. J. Carmine spent
Saturday with relatives at Bridge
Vile.
George WilkeTson, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Lear for
a few weeks has returned to his
home in Wilmington.
Mrs. Alice Sterling is Ill at the
home of her sister, Mrs. George
Bounds at the M. e. Parsonage.
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26
WARWICK

The Ladies Aid Of Central VI. r
church was entertained Thursday
January II, ut the home of Mrs. X
D. Warrington. The next meeting
will be announced later.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. i!aIph Blizzard of
Georgetown were with Mr.. and Mrs
II. A. Barto, Sunday evering.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Lingo are
building a filling station near Mills
bcro on the Laurel highway.
Margaret Schroeder spent Satur-
day with Fayetta Short.
Clifford Lingo of Long Neck was
with relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Wilson and daughter,
Mrs. Effie Brinton and son o. Will
mington were dinner guests Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Lingo.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. Shep Short and
children spent Wednesday with the
latter's brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam McGee at Frankford.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. o. Warrington
and two boys passed Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Lingo.
Miss Hazel Short spent Saturday
afternoon with Miss Elsie COrdrey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Cooper and
family of near Bethany Beach were
visitors with relatives here last
week.
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26

with Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Justice.
Ruth and Barbara Jean are on the
sick list We wish them a speedy re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Quillen OF
Philadelphia visited relatives here
over the weekend.
Mrs. Preston Long and daughters
spent Wednesday evening with MIR.
and Mrs. Ebe Lynch.
The groups of the Women's Coun-
ell are real busy now trying to get
things on the move again. The la
dies in Mrs. Jennie Clarke's group,
will give play on Saturday even
ing. Come out and have a good
laugh.
The ladies' of Mrs. Cora Cooper's
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26
LONGS CROSS ROADS

MFR. and Mrs. Charles Steele and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Long
and daughter spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Amos McCabe and
daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Quillen enter
tanned forty relatives and friends on
Sunday to a turkey dinner. A fine
time was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Steele and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Steele
and family were entertained to din
ner on Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Harb
Hickman, at Millsboro.
Loretta Dolby spent the weekend
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26

group will give covered dish sup
per on February II. Don't forget the
date-price CSC. Ice cream and cake
for sale, too. Come one, come all and
help good cause.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andred Layton en-
tertained to a turkey dinner on
Thursday many friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Stevens
spent Wednesday evening with Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Evans.
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26

most. is usually all one need travel
before seeing the familiar yellow
front and attractive windows.
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26

Quite a number of people who
thought they were "cogs" in the re-
covery machinery have turned out
to be clogs.
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26

Weddings are not what they used
to be-" laments an editor. No; peo-
pie are eating the rice and wearing
the old shoes themselves.
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26
Come Early to the Great
Bargain Carnival


and vicinity. We wish
will
Operating
3lS335 Ridge Philadelphia
"MaSS Purchasing
a mOse
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26
WANTED

WANTED--Washing done at my
home; call at my place. Mrs. Charles
Capehart. Lincoln City. Del. II
WARNING-AlI persons are fore
warned against trusting my wife, Eve
lyn Buckalew. on my account, as she
has left my bed and board. in the City
OF Milford, Delaware. (SignedD VIM.
James Buckalew. je6-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26

All the coal dealers ask is high
prices and low temperatures and
they'll do the rest.
Milford chronicle., 1934-01-26
LOST

LOST-One female spotted fox
hound. black and white. also male blue
tick fox hound. John II. Mills, Milford
Neck. 1tp
Evening star., 1934-09-25
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his part in the affair. and then went
home to bed
He slept late and was having cup
of coffee, which he made for him.
self, when his telephone rang. His
nerves were on edge and he jumped
at the shrill whirr of the insistent
bell and took up the receiver.
"Burke?" the voice asked. This
is Doyle.
"Yes, Doyle"
Its come. I've been sold down
the river. The old man told me
this morning. I'm going to Newark
at once"
That's tough. old man." Terry
said, and really meant it.
I've been expecting it. 1t was
bound to come"
You mean because of Miss Clarke"
Yes. and 1 can't seem to keep out
Of the papers. worse luck"
You'll be back in big time before
you know it." Terry offered by way
Of consolation. Don't lose your
nerve. Get right into it and play
ball. You're too good to stay in the
bushes In the meantime. I will see
what I can do to give you lift"
That's darned white of you"
Glad to do it. Keep in touch with
me l won't let the big boys forget
about you If can help it. Send me
notices about your playing and any
dope that may be good boosting ma
terial for you"
Thanks, I will"
Keep your head up. Well get to
the bottom of this yet"
Terry hung up the receiver and
smiled He had to do little whistling
himself to keep his courage at par.
The morning papers were full Of
the murder. The finding Of the bat
| led to further speculations about the
case and the significance of Pietro's
complete vanishing. The probable
horrible fate of the poor hunchback
boy was written to the limit. The
police in every city in the country
were looking for Pietro and the sub
stltute bat boy.
Terry was particularly annoyed by
the account in the Journal. Mullins
was the only one who had mentioned
the fact that he had been interviewed
by the police again. Damn Mullins.
anyhow! The very thing he had
hoped to prevent had happened. Now
he'd probably be in for it again.
His telephone rang just as he
started to shave. 1t was Alice.
Terry" she said, and her voice
was full Of excitement and fear, are
you all right-have you seen the Jour
nal?"
Yes"
Terry. you've got to tell the po-
hce!"
Il can't. II I do I'm licked, done
Evening star., 1934-09-25

started to hum, but as he opened the
door the song died on his lips. The
cold barrel Of . revolver was pushed
into his stomach. He didn't have to
be told to back into the room. The
man behind the gun was wearing a
mask. Two other men wearing masks
them shot the bolt home as he closed
the door.
"Tie him up" the man with the
gun ordered.
Terry's arms were jerked back and
fastened behind him. Then the towel
which he had slung over his shoulder
when Alice called was tied about his
legs. He was thrown roughly into
an armchair He felt mentally relieved
in spite of his bound condition. When
that gun had rammed into his
stomach he thought his end had
come.
Now" the man with the gun said
"One yelp out of you and you're
finished, get me?"
Terry nodded as the man slipped q
silencer over the nozzle Of his re-
volver.
I'VE are an investigating COM
mittee," the man began. I'VE want
to know what you know and how you
know"
Know what?"
| Listen, don't stall. This isn't .
tea party. You know too much to
suit us. Where do you get youI
dope?"
Il haven't had any dope, I've just
used my bean"
Yeah? How did you get the dope
on the Boston business?"
Didn't you read the papers?" II
was all in there just as it happened
| Terry was doing his persuasive best.
Evening star., 1934-09-25
for. I wouldn't last "a hours" he

for. wouldn't last "a hours" he
objected.
I've been thinking about it all
night. I couldn't sleep. I'm so wor-
ried about you. Now. listen to me
and don't interrupt"
Terry's face broke in a broad grin
OF appreciation as her voice raced on.
I've thought it all out. The po-
lice suspect you, and the murderer or
murderers suspect you. Go to Kelly.
Tell him about your warning. He
won't tell any one. He knows how
harmful pulicity can be in a case like
this. He'll put a man to watch you
from now on. You'll be protected and
probably the police will be able to
pick up a clue as to who the mur-
derers are. Please do it, Terry! You
will, won't you. for me?" she ended
on a pleading note.
I'D do anything in the world for
you. you know that" he answered
Now, Terry, don't start an argu-
ment! Think about me as well as
yourself"
Terry waited for long minute be-
fore he answered. He was more
afraid for himself than ever before
and Doyle's idea Of a frame-up had
not been unreasonable either. II
| Kelly knew about his danger, it would
kill the possibilities of a possible set
up against him.
"Okay," he said I'll do it. I'll
go down to see Kelly right away be-
! fore go into the office and then I'll
call you. What time are you going
to lunch? I'll call you before l and
say, have I told you lately what ]
think OF you? You're the swellest
girl in the world, and I am lucky?
BY. dear, there's my bell ringing
Terry was feeling on the top of the
world as he went toward the door. He
Evening star., 1934-09-25
you're not that smart! Don't

you're not that smart! Don't
kid me-"
"It was just hunch-a guess that
happened to work out. l was held
up in the traffic and the cop wouldn't
let me through the lines. I went
through the building and I saw that
man working when all the others were
out on the street looking at the
wreck The man looked familiar. and
then when the police discovered that
the tire was shot and not blown out,
l began to wonder about it. I went
to the hospital and saw REM. I
knew it wasn't a lone job, because
the man who shot the tire couldn't
know which car would have the
players in it. He had to have an
accomplice. When the Boston police
checked on the cab driver and it was
pretty sure he wasn't mixed up in
any gang business, then it had to be
a base ball affair. REM told me a
car went by the cab and a man put
his arm out of the window. That
was my tip, and I worked 1t out
from that"
well, even II that is true, how did
you know so much about Dirkin be-
fore any one else?"
IT didn't. I just took chance and
got myself in dutch all round because
OF it,"
"I'll say you did,"
First, I get warning to shut up
and I did, didn't -"
Like hell YOU didi You've been
filling the papers with the stuff. The
only reason you haven't been bumped
of is publicity. We've had enough"
(To Be Continued)
Evening star., 1934-09-25
His Best Friend
Told Him

1t was his wife and she told
him the truth. But she didn't say
he had bad breath" Instead, she
said my dear, you need E-Z
Tablets to regulate your system"
A hint to the wise was sufficient.
Don't wait for someone to tell
you. If you feel sluggish, head
achy. dizzy, or bilious. due to con-
stipation, you may be quite sure
your breath is telling others. Get
a package of E-Z Tablets today.
At all good drug stores. (Adv.)
Evening star., 1934-09-25

drought in England and swept down
by recent floods. has caused the death
of thousands of fish in Groveland
Park Lake at Winchmore Hill
Evening star., 1934-09-25
Fish Killed in Floods.

Water polluted by infection, COL
lected in dried-up streams during the
Evening star., 1934-09-25

Automobile insurance with rates
based on the distance the car is driven
Is being offered in France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-21
YOUTH SUCCUMBS TO OPAINFUL BURNS
Joseph Clover, z5, FaC- tory EmplOye, Dies in
 Hospital

Burns suffered more than a month ago early last night proved fatal to Joseph T. Clover, 25, of 115 Clover street, the youth dying at the Waterbury hospital. Med ical Examiner Dr Edward Kirsch- baum said that death was the re- suit of first, second and third de- gree burns about the waist, back, thighs. hands and arms.
 g Clover, popular young resident of the Brooklyn section, was burned June 18th while employed at the Somers Manufacturing com pany. In some unexplained man. ner, his apron-thoroughly oil- soaked, caught fire. He was rushed to the Waterbury hospital and was apparently, on the road to recov- cry when he suffered a relapse two days ago.
 He is survived by his parents, MT and Mrs James Clover; one brother, John Clover of Water bury; two sisters, Misses Anna and Minnie Glover of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Tues day morning from the home of his parents. 115 Clover street, to St Jo- seph's church where a requiem mass will be celebrated at time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-21
Abrig Bridge Battle
 Of '79 May Be Staged Again

other condition in the bridge. It was dangerous for those who did not live on the other side to at- tempt to pass.
 It is reported that with the re- organization of the we'll known Tribune Athletic Club, one of it's first objects will be the construc- tion of new bridge.
 Following is a copy of the hand- bills that were mainly responsible for the new bridge 55 years ago, or 1879.
 ABRIGADOR
 VOTERS ..'
 Read the following important facts, in which you are deeply in- terested, and don't fail to
 BE ON HAND IN TIME
 AND DO YOUR DUTY! !
 FIRST: - On tomorrow, Satur-. day, at o'clock D. m. you will be called upon to vote for building new, more substantial and conven- tent structure in place of the "Scovill Bridge, as the present structure there is not at all call culated to conveniently or safely meet the growing wants and re- quirements of that locality. That bridge connect one of our main arr teries of the trade and travel of our city, and proper bridge there fore is necessarily an ssential re- quisite.
 SECOND:- It is rumored that the proposed new bridge will be strongly opposed by class of our citizens who think more of their paltry taxes than they do of the public veal and general improve ments of our city.
 THIRD: - 1t is a significant fact that money has been freely and even extravagantly expended in various other localities through out the city and town, without a murmur of opposition. or even of disapproval; but the moment the ABRIGADOR makes a demand for any necessary improvement, the flood-gates of opposition are open ed to their fullest extent.
 FOURTH: - You want and need a more permanent and convenient bridge, and notwithstanding the threatened opposition, you can have it if you wish, as the having of it wholly depends upon your selves and your action tomorrow.
 TURN OUT! |. '. TURN OUT!
 Then, o nto-morrow, at the City Hall at 3 p. m. and show your op- ponents that the ABRIGADOR must and will have its right, and will not be prevented from taking its proper place in the race of pulp lie Improvements
 Each man talk it up with his neighbor tonight, and arrange to be promptly on hand.
 VOTE FOR THE NEW BRIDGE!
 A committe of your leading citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-21
INQUEST STARTED
 IN AUTO TRAGEDY
Charles Missel. 73, Dies of Injuries Suffered
 in Fall

Coroner John T. Monzani today continued his investigation into the death of Charles Missel. 73. of 1887 Watertown avenue, who died at Waterbury hospital late yester- day afternoon as the result of in- juries suffered in an unusual auto accident near his home Thursday morning.
 From the information given po- lice and now turned over to the coroner, it is apparent that the case was one of accidental death. Mir Missel was on the running board of his car as it went off 20 foot wall in front of his home. Thrown clear as the auto lurched over the wall, he was hurled to the pave ment below, fatally injured. The car had gotten out of control as he pushed 1t out of the garage and rolled backwards down the incline, He was on the running board in an attempt to set the emergency brake so as to halt the machine before it went over the wall.
 Missel was found by Medical Ex- aminer pr Edward H. Kirschbaum to have received a ruptured and collapsed lung, a skull fracture, and multiple lacerations of the face and head, as well as nine fractured ribs.
 Rushed to the Waterbury hos. pital in that institutions ambu- lance. he was immediately placed on the danger list. Weakening yesterday morning. his life wa. despaire dof, and he died after o clock yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-21
Governors Day At
 Mantle Tomorrow
1O2nd Infantry to Pass in Review Before States
 Chief Executive-Legge to Be Decorated

Private Eugene Legge, OF the fire marshals staff, will be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to- morrow in ceremonies to be held at Camp Cross, Mantle, in connec- ton with the Governors Day pro- gram under the auspices of the 102nd infantry.
 The entire 102nd, commanded by Colonel Lewis l.. Field, and num- bering more than a thousand off, cers and men will pass in review, after Major Lawrence A. Quinn, representing General Fox Conner, presents the award to MT Legge. The cross is given for "extraordi- nary heroism in action during the second battle of the Marne," &C., cording to the citation.
 Formal invitations have been is- sued this week on behalf of the officers and enlisted men of the regiment and many local people will attend the exercises.
 1O2nd Historic Outfit
 The 102nd, of which four Wa terbury companies, the End battal-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-21

ion, form a part, is known as one of the oldest regiments in the country, having been organized in 1899. It's oldest company, which formed part of the regiment when the regimentaI organization was effected. is believed to be that formed by Nathaniel Turner in the colony of Quinnipiac (afterward New Haven) in the year 1899. One of the first colors bearing the in- scription Second Regiment, Sec ond Battalion, Raised 1889" is treasured in the Wadsworth An theneum at Hartford.
 The regiment has participated in practically every war and military emergency during the history of the country since early Colonial days.
 Oberlin in Command
 Officers of the End Battalion are as follows: Major A. Frederick Oberlin, commanding officer; First Lieutenant William w. Deadly, ad- jutant; Second Lieutenant Wilfred A. St Martin, communications off. cer.
 Company E: Captain Thomas H. Horrigan, First Lieutenant Hubert M. Rigney. Company G: Captlin Peter E. Fox. First Lieutenant Philip A. Kelly; Second Lieuten- ant William J. Dillon.
 Company F: Captain Edward c. Bell; First Lieutenant John P. Fray; Second Lieutenant Grover c. Baldwin. Company F: Captain Percival R. Jacques, First Lieuten- ant Herbert A. Metcalfe, Second Lieutenant Harold J. Berry.
 Featuring tomorrow's program will be a formal guard mounting, reviewed by Governor Wilbur. L. Cross.
 It is also expected that Colone. Mitchell of the war department will visit camp to-day and remain with the regiment until Monday to. inspect their work. Governor Cross will arrive at 11:30 a. m. and following the review, visitors will be entertained by officers and enlisted men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-21
BOXING MATCHES
 HELDAT'YCAMP
Youngsters Stage Lively Exhibitions-Canoe
 Races To-day

Larry Sinclair refereed the bouts held last night at the Y. M. c. A. camp at Smith pond. The main event of card of six bouts was the contest between Jeff Smith and Don Slator. which was called a draw. In other bouts Fred Daniels and Jim Hodson drew; Andy and Roger Jackson drew: John Holmes outpointed Boh Adams; Ray Cum- mings defeated George Hopkins and Ray Fisher defeated Al Bun- nell. .t..
 A canoe carnival will be held at the camp tonight at 8 o'clock, with more than 20 boats and canoes specially decorated for the event. Floats will be judged for originality and the number of oc- cupants. No visitors will be al. lowed to witness the carnival, iu accordance with the new rule which permits guests only on Sun- days from the hours of to [ o'clock,