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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-28
beneath them, and the glowing coal
had to be lifted out by expert
miners to prevent collapse.

beneath them, and the glowing coal
had to be lifted out by expert
miners to prevent collapse.
DIRECTLY in front of another
- school, the roadway sank five
feet, and on a big hill nearby, a
cavernous crack extends for a mile.
Looking down into it for SO feet
nothing can be seen but seething
mass of Goals.
One man on the edge of town
went out in the morning to draw
water from his ciStern. He found it
full of fire. The marching conf1ag-
ration had eaten into it during the
night and dried up all the water.
The fire also ate away the strata
under the foundations of his home,
which had to be torn down.
Any extensive mining in this rich
coal area is now impossible, for no
sooner is shaft sunk than the fires
may eat into it at any moment. 1t
isn't worth the chance of losing the
investment.
Property values in this town of
$500 have dropped almost to zero,
for the fires have reached within
1000 feet of the main street, and
the ever present veil of smoke and
noxious gases makes living condi-
tions unhealthful.
If Uncle Sam undertakes this
worlds biggest job as E. fireman, it
will bring new hope to long-suffer-
ing residents of doomed commun-
ity, and save valuable natural re-
sources.
So they wait with anxiety the re-
port OF Federal engineers studying
the strange man-made inferno.
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AUTHORITIES BELIEVE
FARMER WAS SLAIN
Fatal Shooting of Delaware County
Man Investigated.
By United Press

By United Press
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. pa theory
of murder in connection with the
death of Levi H. Holloway, SO, found
shot in the basement of his farm
home near DeSoto yesterday, was
investigated today by Delaware
County authorities.
Mr.. Holloway had been shot in
the back of the head. A shotgun lay
beside the body, the front door of
the home was open and the rooms
we're in disorder when the shooting
was discovered by the victims
brother. The widow was visiting in
Alexandria at the time of the
shooting.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS
APPROACH new YEAR WITH
AIR OF CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM
High Executives in All Lines of Activity
Forecast General Improvement in
Face of Definite Obstacles.
copyright. 1884. by United Press,

NEW YORK, Dec 28.-Big business is heading into the
new year in an attitude of cautious optimism High exec
practically all major lines foresee further improve
ment in 1885, although not without some obstacles.
cross-section of American industry the outlook for
1885 was obtained in the following survey by the United
Press:
Alfred P Sloan, Jr, president General Motors Corp
The fact that there foundation not only for recovery but
the possibility accelerang the processes of recovery and
broadening intelligence to the principles involved in the
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CITY DIVORCE PETITION
AcTIONABLE, is RULING

William Charters Resident of COun-
ty, Judge Ryan Decides.
Superior Judge Russell Ryan yes
terday found in a hearing on plea
in abatement brought to divorce
petition that William Charters, Co.
lumbia Club, is a resident of Marion
County and that therefore the petit
ton is actionable.
The petition was brought by Mrs.
Carolyn Charters June q, and asked
100000 alimony. Mr.. Charters held
a contract with Marion County for
the collection of delinquent taxes
until 1881, when the contract was
declared unconstitutional.
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RULING GIVEN BY LUTZ
ON PAR0CHIAL SCHOOL
Holds City May Take Over and
Operate Structure.

School cities or towns may take
over and operate parochial schools
when requested to do so by church
authorities, Atty. Gen. Philip Lutz
has held in an official opinion to
Floyd I. McMurray, state schools
superintendent.
The question arose at Clinton,
where it is proposed 10 take over a.
Catholic school because church off,
Gals say they are unable to oper-
ate it.
Mr.. Lutz held that such action is
legal, provided no religious doc
trineS are taught in school hours
and thai the school is open to all
children.
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New Strasve co. Mine Blaze Sweeps Over 6N1ie Area in
SO Years. Federal Assistance Sought Conquer Flames
Fire in Rich Coal Fields
Threatens Surrounding
Properties.

By NEA Service
NEW STRAITSVILLE, o., Dec
~ 28.-Uncle Sam is getting
some strange jobs wished on him
these days, but this is the first time
he has been asked to become a fire.
man in big wholesale way.
New Straitsville's fire, however, is
so big, and has been unsuccessfully
fought for so many years that the
plea for Federal aid is being con-
sidered.
Over an area of some six square
miles near here, the earth smokes
and shrivels as great assures open
up to let out the gases and vapors
of an underground conflagration
that has been raging for so years
Rich coal seams, ig11ited in 1884
have burned sullenly ever since, and
defied every effort to extinguish the
blaze.
And the fire is spreading today
into new territory, threatening to
consume not only the rest of the
valuable nine and 1O-foot strata
here, but also to attack the famous
Hooking Valley fields, which lie
directly in its path.
In so years of steady burning,
this fire is estimated to have de-
stroyed $50,O0O,O00 worth of excel
lent coal, with s6O,OOO,OOO more in
its path in the Hooking fields.
Government mining engineers are
just finishing survey Of the region
hereaboutS with view to getting
Federal PWA funds to put some 500
men at work after the first of the
year in a final effort to stop the de-
struction.
1t will be a Herculean job, for
many efforts of private interests
have failed, at great expense.
The famous mine fires originated,
according to local legend, with a
particularly vicious and bloody coal
strike in 1884. Blood ran freely in
Perry County in clashes of strikers,
non-strikers and state militia.
q r
NNE QarK nlgnC, aICer Cne con-
~ f1ict had dragged on for six
months, a body of striking miners
seized several loaded coal cars on a
tipple, poured barrels of oil over the
coal, touched match to them, and
ran the blazing cars down into a
mine a mile below the surface.
In less than "a hours the whole
mine was ablaze, and so years every
effort to smother the blaze, with its
million dollars worth of damage
each year, has failed.
Once the course of a creek was
diverted to an opening in a mine
paSsageway, and the water poured
down into the inferno, with no re-
suits.
Cement walls have been sunk into
the earth, known crevices have been
sealed, and steam forced down into
the labyrinth of chaSms. This, too,
failed.
Crevices and air channels, OPEN
ing up on the hills, keep tanning
the blaze to new furies. Valuable
forests of the vicinity have been
killed or stunted by the noxious
gases, heat and fumes that rise from
the inferno.
The entire neighborhood is stud
ded with cave-ins, great holes, and
assures which seem to have no bot
tom. People have been known to
1c OVpr0OY1oa nv fho fIIY71pc
Just back Of the new $4,000 high
school building a dozen homes were
recently abandoned when their
foundations suddenly buckled. The
foundations of the school itself sank
when the fire reached a coal vein
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STABLE PRICES SOUGHT
BY BATTERY INDUSTRY
Sectional Group Charts Course
Prior to National Conference.

Price sterilization in the battery
industry was discussed here yes
terday at meeting of the Central
States Battery Manufacturers
Assn, held as a preliminary to
national conference scheduled for
New York in January under the
auspices of the National Battery
Manufacturers Assn.
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4 PAIRS 81

At a for Stare Real Silk
Fancy SiIks-siIk and woods,
also woods (irreguIars)-
gether with hundreds and
hundreds of pairs of Strauss
Perfect Hose.
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solution of the component
problems, justifies the belief
that we are making progress
and that conditions in 1885
should be somewhat better
than in 1884.
r. B. White president, Western
Union Telegraph Co0-Continuatlon
through 1885 of the present i'm
provement is dependent upon stabll-
ization Of general economic condl-
tions. If the present growing con-
hdence continues without serious in
terruptiOn, the prospects are for
better business in 1885. Indications
appear to presage a moderate
growth in telegraph revenues during
the early months of 1885 and per-
haps throughout the year.
Gerard SwOpe president, General
Electric Co)-For the year 1885, we
look forward to a continued i'm
provement in business.
Walter S. Tower Executive Secre-
tary American Iron and Steel In
stitute)-On the whole, the outlook
for the steel industry appears to
be somewhat more favorable than
it was year ago.
Auto Magnate Optimistic
Tom NJ. GirdIer chairman and
President, Republic Steel Corpora
tion)-Since early in September,
there has been a steady improve
ment in the steel industry and there
are many indications that the trend
of operations will continue upward
in the new year.
Roy H. Faulkner president, Au-
burn Automobile Co)-There is a
better tone in business.
Henry Bruere president, Bowery
Savings Bank, New York)-I believe
we may confidently look forward to
a year of constructive cooperation
and progress.
Henry r. KinSey president, Saw
ingS Banks Association of the State
of New YOrk)-BusineSs is definitely
on the upgrade and any one who
will take the trouble to look about
him can see evidence of it almost
anywhere.
Merchant Is Confident
Edward A. Filene president, VIM.
Filene's Sons COL am confident
Of general business Improvement in
1885.
Lowell Il. Buch president, New
York Air Brake)-With government
tai aims tending toward greater as
Sistance to the railroads efforts to
improve existing equipment as well
as to make new purchases, the out
look for our industry seems to be
improving.
S. I. BledSOe president Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
We find a rather general note of
optimism in our territory.
Edward G. Schubert president,
Standard Oil Co., Indiana)-I
think it is time for leaders to re-
fleet as much optimism as possible.
We are beginning to see the way out
of the woods.
E. 7. Weir, chairman, National
Steel COrporation)-We go into
1885 with more promise than we had
a year ago.
Frank PurneIl president,
youngstown Sheet and Tube Coz
1t is most encouraging that the
Government seems now to have
more confidence and faith in private
enterprise and the American eco
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County Prosecution at rs

By United Press
IRONTON. O.. Dec. 28.-At 26,
Roy L. Henry will be Lawrence
County's new prosecutor. Henry, a
Republican, was elected in the re-
cent general election. At Is, Gwynn
Sanders, in Union County. Ohio,
was prosecutor three years ago.
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1W0MAN'S BURNING is
BELIEVED ACCIDENTAL
COroners Verdict Expected to Free
Accused Son.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
CLINTON, Ind, Dec. ga verdict
of accidental death was expected to
be returned today by Coroner c. M.
link in the case of Mrs. Mary
Trupy, 70, who was found burned to
death at her home here Christmas
night. Her son, John Trupy, is be-
ing held in the County Jail pending
the coroner'S verdict
Police said they found lamp and
a can of kerosene near Mrs. Trupy's
body, and expressed the belief her
clothing caught fire when she at
tempted to fill the lamp.
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EIwoOd Man Crash Victim
By United Press

ELWOD, Ind, Dec. 28.-John
Booher, a, Catlin, employe of the
Illinois Pipe Line Co. at James
town, died in Mercy Hospital last
night of injuries suffered when his
automobile skidded on icy pavement
and crashed into two trees.
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At 5 for $1-Are Real Silk
silk hose, black and plain
colors, also plain isles ir-
reguIars) also tremendous
quantities of Strauss Perfect
Hose, various kinds and
patterns.
Evening star., 1934-03-18

This shop is directed by
capable woman with many years
of dress-makine experience in
fitting larger women.
When alterations are neces-
sary they will be made by a
staff of expert filters and tailors.r
Evening star., 1934-03-18

WE AIM TO BE LEADERS. not followers
nausuate large shop the second floor devoted entirely
suits and dresses in and 1917 50I2 Here
the who need these larger will have especial ate
ton their appearance the fine points of their dresses
to lines to color We have used making selec
the end that will find daring clothes that stare
the but the scntang charm that povokes second glance
You will be amazed and delighted with their youthful lines
We feel that Laburghs especially fill the
needs of the larger
Evening star., 1934-03-18
Phone District 7575

See the Three Little Pigs ana the
Big Bad Wolf" on Our Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1934-03-18

Here are two coats that give
you the 1884 topcoat picture in a
nutshell. The raglan in a soft,
checked tweed with saddle shoul-
der. and Channels REFER. We
are featuring the latter, believing
that the slightly fitted waistline,
the trim double-bottom front, the
wide revers, make it one of the
smartest young fashions of the
season. Sizes range from II to 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
LAKE ZOAR MOTOR
 BOAT RACES SET FOR LABOR DAY

The annual outboard motorboat races will be held at Lake zoar on Labor day, September 3, it was. an nounced today. Prizes will be awarded the winners of the various races and some of the best racers in the country are expected to take part. The races are sponsored by the Outboard Motors corpora ton of America with Paul J. Pro- kopy of Southbury, their agent, in direct charge.
 speedboats can enter. Entries Prokopy, Box 119, R. F. D |, Squires, Jr, Naugatuck, Conn. All entries must be in by 2 p. m. on the day of the races. The entree tors will be admitted
 Some of the speedy racers who will probably compete are Don Mackenzie of New Haven, well known in the east as a daring opGCuDOdI ldSSIy SdDOl Ol New Haven, winner of the Albany New York race in 1882; Ted Rob- erts. N. Y. C., winner of the AL banyNew York race this year; Paul Sawyer, Pocono Lake, Penn. J. Jacoby, Birgin, N. T., Paul Hyatt, Brookline, N. Y., national American champion; J. c. Waller. Jr, of Syracuse, N. Y., winner of the main events at Lake Zoar last year; Hans Baer who last year thrilled the spectators at Lake Zoar when he was thrown from his craft while going at a terrific pace, and Field Hausem.
 Race Officials
 The first race will begin at 2:30 D. m. Over $50 worth of prizes are to be offered the winners of the various rases. Paul Prokopy is chairman of the committee in charge and will be official starter; Frank A. Squires, Jr. of Naugatuck will be timer and announcer.
 Jack Storrs of Bridgeport, timer, Charles Ferguson of Bridgeport, judge; Donald Cistero of Danbury, scorer; Arthur Saunders of Bridge. port. gunner; Ernest Schempp of Bridgeport, clockman: Robert Stack and Herbert Wood, both of Oakdale Manor, Southbury, judges, comprise the remaining officials.
 Residents from Waterbury and Naugatuck have competed in the events in previous years. These races are one of the highlights of the motorboat racing season in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
Smith, Tata Tie
 for Net Crown

Al Smith and John Tata won in the singles at Fulton park tourney yesterday and both are in tie for the third round title. Smith beat Sid Block 6-4 and 6-1: while Tata defeated Dom A ntannacci 6-g and 6-2.
 First round scores registered in other sets. yesterday include: R. Dowd defeated c. Weiss, 4-6 6-1. 6-2: F. Phelan defeated :. Luria. 6-2. 4-6, 6-3; M. Bowen defeated Conway, 1O--S. 9-7: J Bates defeated Swanson, 6-3 6-3; J. Weiselberg defeated Mac Callum, 6-1, 6-3.
 Matches scheduled for today: R. Dowd vs. F. Shaknaitis: F. Phc- Ian vs Bowen; L. Manganiello vs J. Morton; J. .sEates vs I. Weiss; B. Maloney vs P. Befnier; William Guilfoile vs J. Weiselberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08

Big Bill Earnshaw, Swarth- more sidewheeler, was chosen as spokesman and gave very effec- tive oration, delivering his message in baseballs. When his speech was over, Cleveland found itself nine games behind the leading Detroit Tigers.
 It was the fifth setback the In- dians. have suffered in their last eight starts. It involves a slump in their most able throwing fel- lows-Willis Hudlin, Oral Hide brand, Mel Harder and Bob Wei land, all of whom tasted defeat last week-and a sudden weakness in the batting eye of such batsmen as Odell Hale, Earl Averill, Vos- mix and Knickerbocker.
 Won II Tn 16
 During the last weeks in July, shortly after rumorS of a change In management, promptly scotched by the club owners, the Indians hit d blistering pace, winning eleven out of sixteen starts against east ern invaders. They swung into the closing week with a dazzling burst of speed, taking five out of six games. But the slump appears to have hit them, and it comes at a time when both the Tigers and Tanks are picking up speed into the home stretch.
 Earnshaw yesterday held the In- dians scoreless for eight innings, and the White Sox won, S-2. Odell Hale got a homer in the ninth.
 Detroit, meanwhile, tackled au- other half game on its lead, beat ing St. Louis 12-S with an eight run rally in the seventh, while the Yankees were splitting with Wash ington. Schoolboy Rowe hurt his back on the first pitch and had to retire.
 New York came from behind in the ninth to win the opener, 4-3, Frank Crosetti's single scoring slammed Johnny Broaca for seven- teen hits to win the nightcap, 6-3.
 Boston lost to the Athletics, 9-4. Henry Johnson was nudged off the hill in a five-run outburst in the first two heats.
 New York's Giants put on the heat, drawing away to a four game lead as they beat, the Brook lyn Dodgers, GA. Travis Jackson's triple in the seventh broke a tie, scoring three.
 Cubs Drop Point
 The Cubs dropped a point, losing to Pittsburgh and Arky Waugh ans homer in the first with two aboard. The Pirates won, Al.
 Ed Brandt hung up another for Boston, beating the Phillies, 3-1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
Crash OF CIeDeand An1ercan Leagues iSeason Surprise
Chase Park Quarter
 Finals Reached

By virtue of his victory over Ding" Leary, in the Chase park net tourney Vic Sabal will enter the quarter finals with Jim Over. ton and George Bachman. Sabal ran up, scores of 6--1 and 6--2 70 defeat his rival in Yesterdays match. Eddie Ragis of George town university beat Frank Shak- naitis S-G and 6--4 in another third round set.
 All remaining third round matches are scheduled late this afternoon and thiss evening" They are as follows: o'clock--Marty Tierney vs Jim Mullen; John Stollar vs Walter Lanone: 6:30 o'clock-Cliff Balloon vs Pete Zil-' lin; Frank Phelan vs Jim Shasha.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08

Grcenberg 3. White 8, Doljack 2 Pepper ?, Melillo, Gehringer, Owen. Two-base hits, Gift 2, Fox. Hay worth, Greenberg. White. Camp bell. Home runs, Campbell, Green berg. Double plays, Gehringer Rogell and Greenberg; Melillo. Strange and Burns. Left on bases, Detroit 10, St Louis 8. Base on balls, off Auker 2, off Phillips 2, off Blaeholder 8. Struck out, by Auker 6, by Marberry l. by Blae- holder 3. Hits, off Rowe i in 0 innings (none out in first), off Auker 8 in innings. off Marberry 0 in inning, off Phillips in ? innings, off Blaeholder in 2-3 innings, off Knott in 1 1-3 in- nings. Hit by pitcher. by Knott tFox). Winning pitcher. Marberry. Losing pitcher, Blaeholder. Um- pires. Summers. McGowan and Hildebrand. Time, 2h, 30 m.
 Batted for Hayworth in 7th.
 Batted for Auker in 9th.
 Batted for Marberry in 7th.
 Ran for Hemsley in 9th.
 Batted for Knott in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08

Looking up, failing back, or turning the bod too quickly in the downswing will cause the ball to be hit to the right. These faults cause the clubhead to cut across the line of flight.
 To overcome these faults, brace the left side and follow through along the intended line of flight.
 According to Billy Burke, for- mer National Open champion, the correct way to come into the ball on the iron shot is ot have the hips parallel to the intended line of flight at impact. with the right arm close to the side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08

-NON T UT 1N " V v V v = V v 2 Washington 0 o 0 002 0 0--3
 Runs bated in, Manush. Chap man, Lazzeri, Harris 2, Crosetti 2. Two-ba hit, Gehrig. Three-base hits, Crosetti, Susko. Sacrifices. Schulte, Walker. Double plays. Bolton and Cronin: Crosetti, Lag zeri and Gehrig. Left on bases, New York 9, Washington 4. Base on balls, off Murphy 2. off Deshong 1. off Weaver 2. Struck out, by Weaver 2. Hits, off Murphy 5 in 8 innings. Winning pitcher. Mur- phy. Losing pitcher. Weaver. Um- pires. Geisel and Ormsby. Time. In Som.
 Batter for Hoag in 9th. xBatted for Murphy in 9th. xxBatted for Bluege in 7th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08

St LOUIS ..UUU UUU UZU-2
 Run batted in, Rothrock. Two base hit, Lombardi. Sacrifice, J. Dean. Double plays. White and Collins; Slade, Kampouris and Bot tomley. Left on bases, St Louis 6, Cincinnati 8. Base on balls, off J. Dean 4, off Johnson 4. Struck out, by J. Dean 6. by Johnson 2. Um- pires, Stewart and Moran. Time, ? h, m.
 -sBatted for Comorosky in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
IOWA IS BIG TEN THREAT

Iowa City, Ia-With Dick Crayne, sensational fullback of last year, Russ Fisher and Dwight Hoover for blocking backs, the University of Iowa will be well fortified on the gridiron this year. Lloyd Hoffman, 270-pound line man. is expected to shine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
S2 3 ' 27 10
PHILADELPHIA (NL)

Runs batted in, Allen, R. Moore, Lee. TWo-base hits, Bartell, Chioz- ga. Haslin, Jordan, R. Moore, Lee. Stolen bases, Urbanski. Sacrifice. Mallon. Double play,. Whitney, Mallon and. Jordan. Left on bas- es, Philadelphia [, Boston 6. Bases on balls, off Brandt ?. Struck out. by Brandt !. Hits, off E. Moore z in 6 innings. off Johnson none in ? innings. Losing pitcher. E. Moore: Empires, Klem and Rear don. Time, .1h 35 min.
 %Batted for E. Moore in 7th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
NATlONAL LEAHO OE :. .S. NJ. T. ". T. F. s. I'll.

At New York-Gino Garibaldi, Italy. threw Vanka Kelezniak, Russia: Masked Marvel threw Eli Fischer, New Jersey; Floyd Mar shall, Arizona. threw George Ha- gen, Lew York: Mike Romano, Italy, decisioned Abe Kashey, New Jersey; Ernie Stevens, Texas. threw Oscar Holmberg. Sweden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08

he familiar persecution preud was he combined pack Those cannot  ing else is
 
  learning hi
  them to look the law Oppression misunderstood him, to the MIRA which charge of all matters pertaining to the depression his sons law suit against Comssoner Bill Brown Next called his libel specialist and asked libel giion cop which he has been threatening to bring for at libel suits afternoons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08

Italy will continue this year it's system of withholding part of its grain crops from the market until consumption requires the release, this being done to keep up prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
r < Q1
 STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Games To-day

Games To-day
 Boston at Philadelphia. New York at Washington. Cleveland at Chicago. St Louis at Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
NORTHEASTERN LEAGUGE
Games To-day

Games To-day Hartford at Springfield. Watertown at Wayland. Lowell at New, Bedford. Manchester at Worcester.
 Games Yesterday Springfield 2, Hartford 5. Watertown 4, Manchester 2 Worcester 3, Wayland 2. New Bedford ', Lowell 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-08
Games Yesterday

At Rochester: Baltimore .220 0e0 000-4 z l Rochester ... 1000 900 011-2 8 o Batteries-Richmo and Hen- line; Berly and Lewis.