New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 28, 1929, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870 NEW BRITAIN HERALD HOOVER CABINET IS FULL, DAVIS WILL RETAIN POST AS SECRET Men for Commerce and Agriculture Portfolios Described as ‘Surprise Appointments,” But Their Names Are Not Yet Announced. Two Unknown Members of Next Administration Said to Be Prominent Men Not Heretofore Brought Forward as Possible Selections. Washington, Feb. 28 (P—Presi- Rent-elect Hoover has completed his abinet with the retention of James . Davis as secretary of labor and he selection for agriculture and ommerce of two men who are de- ribed as surprise appointments. It is said by those close to the bresident-elect that the names of he remaining two men have not ven heen mentioned in any of the idespread speculation about the abinet which has been going the ounds ever since election day. It as added that they were outstand- Ing citizens. Other Certainties The other men regarded by Mr. oover's friends as cabinet certain- ies are Henry L. Stimson of New ork, to be secretary of state; An- rew W. Mellon, of Pennsylvania, ecretary of the treasury; James W. ood, of Iowa, secretary of war; illlam D, Mitchell of Minnesota, ttorney general; Walter F. Brown, t Ohio, postmaster general; Charles rancis Adams, of Massachusetts, ecretary of the navy, and Dr. Ray yman Wilbur of California, secre- ry of the interlor. With his cabinet worries off his (Continued on Page 17.) DEL'S DENIAL OF KILLING 1§ READ ranscript Shows Hammer Was Displayed When Ac- cused Was Arrested New York, Feb, 28 UP—Frederick . Edel's statement to an assistant strict attorney denying that he had llel Mrs. Emeline Harrington with hammer in her New York apart- ent was read into the record today Edel's trial for the murder. Ambrose Kerrigan, a stenographer the district attorney's office, pad questions that had been asked Edel by Assistant District Attor- ey John F. McGowan last April In Paul, Minn., where Edel was ar- sted. The transcript showed that cGowan showed Edel the hammer ith which the state contends Edel lled Mrs. Harrington in her New lork apartment late in December, p27. “Did you kill Mrs. Harrington th this hammer?” McGowan ask- didn’t kill her,” Edel replied. “How many times did you hit rs. Harrington with this hammer?"” cGowan inquired. “I never hit her. I was never in r apartment,” Edel answered. Edel told McGowan that a taxicab iver brought a bag containing ar- les that had belonged to Mrs. rrington to Edel's room at the otel Pennsylvania, saying to Edel meline sent this to you.” Used Various Names Edel told McGowan that he did pt learn that the New York police re looking for him until after nuary 1, 1928, and that he was en in a hotel here. He acknowledg- that he had frequently used dif- rent names, but that Edel was his rrect name and that was born in 89 in Germany. He admitted to McGowan that jhen he gave young women in (Continued on Page 17) Munroe Wives Will Call Mates Tonight Munroe, Feb. 28 (UP)—The shrill cry of the rural female calling to its mate will echo across the countryside here to- night when Harmony Grange hoids its first “husband calling contest.” Although a pioneer venture— in this part of the country at least—the Grange women expect their contest to be a success. Amuteur rules developed in the hog calling contests of the west will be applied. Already more than a score of entries have been received and the prospective competitors range from flappers to grand- mothers. The callers may employ either seduction or command, the only criterion being success. “Get your man,” the judges instruct. And then the echoes will ring. Fred Erhman and [M. Percival Standish have vol- unteered to judge the contest. ARY OF LABOR Cabinet to Date ‘The Hoover cabinet now stands as follows: Secretary of state—Henry L. Stimson of New York. Secretary of treasury—Andrew ‘W. Mellon of Pennsylvania. Becretary of war—James Good of Towa. Secretary of navy — Charles Francis Adams of Massachusetts, Attorney general—William D. Mitchell of Minnesota. Postmaster general—Walter F. Brown of Ohio. Becretary of agriculture—un- certain. Secretary of interior—Ray Ly- man Wilbur of California. Secretary of commerce—un- certain, Secretary of labor—James J. Davis of Pennsylvania, TARIFF TINKERING NEAR SECOND PHASE Drafting of Revised Meas- ure to Begin Soon After Saturday w. Washington, Feb. 28 (M—Tariff re- day when republican members of the house ways and means commit- tee meet to arrange their program for the asub committee sessions. When these are over the work of drafting the biil to be presented will begin. The committes yesterday ended seven weeks of open hearings, dur- ing which time more than 1,000 witneases appeared and there were pleas for higher duties on practical- ly all items affected by the present law. 8ince the changes in duties, un- der present plans are to be made largely on agriculture schedules, it is probable that most of these plea will not be heeded. Consider Mills' Consideration will be given, how- ever, to suggestions from Ogden Mills, undér secretary ‘of” the treas- ury, made to the committee yester- day with a view to improving the administration of the tariff law. Mr. (Continued on Page 17) COST OF ELECTION TOTALS $16,386,115 Republicans Spent $9,433 - 604 and Democratic Figure Is $7,152,511 ‘Washington, Feb, 28 (#)—Expendi- tures of $9,433,604 on behalf of the republican ticket in the last na- tional campaign, and of $7,152,511 for the democratic ticket—including in both instances national and state expenses—were reported today by the senate campaign funds investi- gating committee. The committee, in its final report, declared that the total amount thua expended by both parties “acting through national committees inde- pendent organizations and state poli- tical groups,” was $16,5686,115. The committee also submitted recommendations for amendment of the corrupt practices act to tighten the regulations requiring reports of campaign expenditures. Regulation also of the practice of borrowing of (Continued on Page 17) ALIEN POTASH TRUST DEGLARED BROKEN UP Court Forbids Combining by Franco-German Firms in America New York, Feb. 3 UP—Govern- ment counscl announced today that after almost two years of litigation the fight of the United States ‘o break up operation of the so-called Franco-German potash trust in this country has ended, and all relief seught had been obtained. Under a decree signed by Federal Judge Willlam Bondy the Deutsches Kalisyndikat and the Societe Com- merclale des Potasses D'Alsace are enjoined from combining in the United States to violate the anti- trust la from fixing resale prices and from making unfair discrimina- tions among purchasers of potash, Israel B. Oscas, speclal assistant U. 8. attorney general, who announc- ed the settlement, said it had been reached after conferences between government counsel, headed by Col. William J. Donovan, and counsel for the foreign companies, including Emory R. Buckner, Gilbert H. Mon- tague and Thuriow M. Gordon. The decree recognizes machinery set up under the laws of foreign na- tions for conducting their American business, but also upholds the gov- ernment’s contention that monopo- lies may not be maintained here in violation of the state or federal laws, NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1929.—TWENTY PAGES William D. Mitchell of Minnesota, who has heen picked for Hoover's | vision enters its second phase Satur-|cabimet as head of the department of justice. He is now solicitor | general of the United States, IGURN AGCUSED AS TANG ASSASSIN Machine Gun Expert Identified 4 Chicago Massacre Killer [ARSTED WITH ORAN State’s . Attorney's Assistant Says Other Gunmen and Motive for Slaughter Are Known—Five More Wanted for Crime. Chicago, Feb. 28 (M—Jack Mec- Gurn, rated the ace of gangster ma- chine-gunners, was identified last, night as one of the St. Valentine's Day gang assassins. He was arrested at the Hotel Ste- vens in a suite three floors above | that on which the state’s attorney's | investigators have headquarters. An attractive blonde, who said she was Louise Wolfe, and who McGurn said | was his wife, occupied the suite with | him. In a “showup” at detective head- | quarters following the arrest, Mc- | Gurn was picked from 4 line of 20| by two witnesses and identified as, one of the killers. David Stansbury, | directing the slayer search for the state's attorney, said: Motive Is Also Known “The crime has now been solved. There is no question about it. The | prisoner has been viewed by wit-| nesses who declare positively that he | is one of the killers. I also know the (Continued on Page 14) SOVIET-BRITISH OIL WAR SETTLED| Latter Are Again Accorded | Access to Rich Russian Fields Moscow, Feb. 28 (A—Announce- ment was made today that a con- tract has been signed ending the Soviet-British oil war by which the British again are given access to the Russian oll fields and providing for large purchases of soviet oil by 8ir Henry Deterding, managing i- rector of the Royal Dutch Shell companies. | I. G. Sokolnikov, head of Boviet oil syndicate, in signing contract, is felt to have scored singular success for Soviet foreign ! business inasmuch as the bitter Boviet-British oil war has hereto- fore been regarded as one of the chief causes of economic and politi- cal conflicts between the two coun- | tries. | the | the a (Continued on Page 17.) FLOOD DAMAGE CLAINS T0 BE HEARD FRIDAY Common Counci] Consider Gricvances of Bel- videre Property Owerers At the meeting of the common council committee on claims tomor- row at Room 201, City Hall, he: ings will be given to property o ers on Commonwealth avenue and vicinity whose cellars and grounds were flooded February 7. Other claims against the city will also be h . The meeting will open at 8§ o'clock. Committee to | INEWINGTON VOTERS IN HECTIC BATILE Chairman Howand Resigns From School Board Alter Row HARDING QUITS OFFICE, Tumult Over Motions to Hold Up Payments on and Have Inspection ' of Junior High School—Fire De- partment Program Adopted. A vote to stop payments on a new sunior high school building, nearly completed, a motion to ask the state director of ecducation to select one |of two inspectors to make an in- spection of the building, the prof- fered resignation of the chairman of the board of education and that of the chairman of the building committee; the rejection of both resignations, talk of “rumors” sug- gesting a “whispering campaign” and the final adoption of plans for the creation of a Newington fire de- partment with three fire marked what residents of Newington described last evening as “a typlcal town meeting.” The meeting was held in the Grange hall and was called for the purpose of acting on a proposed ap- propriation of $40,000 for the crea- tion of a Newington fire district and for the acceptance of the junior %igh school. 300 In Attendance ‘The meeting was opened by First Selectman J. C, Gilbert. Judge E. Stanley Welles was eleeted moder- ator. Town Treasurer Thomas Fran- cis acted as clerk. The hall was filled. stood in the rear. Objections began almost immedi- ately, filed against practically every project, from the reading of the call, which someone pointed out was is- sued on February 22, a legal holi- day. The report of the board of finance | recommending the appropriation of $40.000 for the creation of the New- ington fire district met with no im- (Continued on Page 18) stations, | About 200 people occupied | seats while approximately 100 more | HEALING ARTS MEN ARE AGAIN BEATEN Chiropractors and Osteopaths Fail to Gain Recognition HOUSE REJECTS ALL BILLS All Attempts At Equal Footing W' Medical Profession Are Turued Town—Senate Kills Side Walking” Measure, State Capitol, “Left Hartford, Feb. 28 (AM—Connecticut members of the Healing Arts “cult”, constantly fought by members of the medical profession, failed again today in their efforts to obtain legislation put- ting them on an equal footing with graduates of accredited medical schools and colleges. Bills giving medical powers to natureopaths, chiropractors and osteopaths medical powers were re- jected in wholesale fashion by the house, after Leader Johnson, speak- ing on behalf of the judiciary com- mittee, which reported unfavorably on all the “ills, had attached these practitioness a= belonging to a “cult” which is seeking to usurp the medi- cal authority wisdom and implica- tions of training possessed by grad- uates of medical schools and holders of degrees of “doctor of medicine.” Among these bills was one allow- ing natureopaths to write prescriptions and to so conduct themselves professionally as, Mr. Johnson sald, to “give them an equal | the medical profession and of medi- cal associations and societies." Reimers Attacks Report Mr. Relmers of Durham, the “anti-vaccinationist’ of the house, at- |tacked the judiciary committee's unfavorable report on the measure | allowing natureopaths to sign death certificates, as physicians do. He said he thought the committee was i sufficiently “well informed” to “know better” than to reject such a bill. | But an “aye nay” vote defent- | cd Him, and the bill was rejected. { Mr. Johnson, in speaking of the (Continued on Page 15) EDWARD R, RAMAGE STRICKEN BY SHOCK Today From Sudden Iliness Edward Ripley Ramage, employed as bookkeeper for 30 years by b. C. Porter Sons, died today at his home, 25 West Pearl street, He was born in this city on September 24 1874, Mr. Ramage attended a meeting of the Men's ciub of the First Con gregational church last Tuesday evening. After returning home he began to shovel snow off the side- walk in front of his home. He wa= | found unconscious on the sidewalk by a passer-by and taken into the house. Tt is thought that he was stricken with a shock. Death came at 5:20 o'clock this morning. Mr. Ramage was the son of Rip- ley James and Josephine (Griswold) Ramage. He is survived by his wife, Jean (Bird) Ramage, and a sister. Miss Bertha G. Ramage. For 31 years he had been a mem- ber of the First Congregational church. He was also prominent fra- ternally, holding membership in Centennial lodge. F. & A. M.: Pa- triotic Order Sons of America, Order of United American Mechanics. Phenix lodge. 1. 0. O. F.: Comstock encampbent, 1. O. O. F., Aziz Grotto and of the Musicians’ union, of which he was treasurer. He was an accomplished musician and played the plano and ‘cello. He was a member of the Philharmonic band. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Theodore A. Greene, pastor of the First Congre- gational church. TInterment will Le in Fairview cemetery. to Eclipse ‘Washington, Feb. 28 (P—The na- tional capital is rapidly acquiring holiday garb and the thousands of visitors who will come here for the inauguration of Herbert Hoover as the thirty-first president of the United States probably will find the city more gaily bedecked than at any time in its history. Already hundreds of flags and miles of red, white and blue bunting have been hung out and inaugural officials believe that the decorations that will be flaunted along Pennsyl- vania avenue will eclipse any simi- lar display in the United States. While the details that will add colors to the occasion are being at- tended to, the committee in charge is applying itself also to the more serious aspects—those of accommo- dating the crowds and preventing any hitch in the carefully laid plans for the parade. Daily additional wooden bleacher seats are making their appearance al>ng the line of march and police officials are conferring with officers from Baltimore and other cities who will send police here to aid in handlin; the throngs. The fire department has contribut- ed its part by arranging to divide the fire equipment into two sections prepared to care for emergencies in 'Decorations for Inauguration Any Similar Event the northern and southern sections of the city without the necessity of breaking through the parade. Only the weather had not been accounted for and despite general importuning the weather bureau re- fuses to hazard a forecast this early jon Monday's conditions. Guarding enviously its record of being §9 per cent correct over a period of ten |vears, officials of the bureau have |objected to placing faith In fickle March weather and will not issue a prediction until the r. . ular day comes, Apart from the official tasks, the Red Cross has been quietly at work adding its bit to the preparations and any emeigency cases W be expediently care From the capitol to the White House membhers of the Red Cros. motor corps will be stationed with ~mbulances and necessary first aid equipment. New Britain and vicinity: ‘ Rain or snow tonight and ] probably Friday morning; not much change in tempcrature. THE WEATHER 1 | | * medical | footing with accredited members of | Widely Known Citizen Dies' MIS! MAN CLAIMS TRICKERY IN SUIT AGAINST WIFE Declares She Kept Pro- ceeds of Real Estate Deal Another of the husband versus wite suits over real estate holdings, which have gained prominence with- in the past week, was brought to- day. The latest action is that of Alexander Sausanavicius against Maggie Sausanavicius, brought through Attorney Charles W. Tamu- of trust and the agreement. The complaint reveals that the litigants married in 1922, the de- fendant being a widow with three children, and that in the years fol- lowing the husband entrusted her with sums of money with the express condition that she open a joint ac- count. On or about August 16, 1926, the plaintiff alleges that he purchased trom Charlotte Marie Nelson prop- erty at 96 Pleasant street. Before the dating of the deed of convey- ance, the plaintiff and defendant entered into an agreement whereby the defendant agreed that if bQer husband would pay for the premises with their joint funds and take the title in thg name of the defendant she would/have the title in trust for both and would eonvey the plaintiff's one-half interest on demand to any person or persons as the plaintiff would designate and would turn over the proceeds of the sale to the plaintift. The husband relying on the promises, purchased the property with his own money and vested the title in the wife's name, He alleges that he never intended to procnre the property for his wife entirely and never intended to make a gift of the premises to her. Furtherhome, he states that the defendant never paid any consideration for the deed nor any part of it. He expended $8,000 for the purchase and on various occasions gave her other sums of money. with the under- standing that she deposit the moncy in a local bank on a joint account, it is stated, and has often requestad the defendant to convey his share to him but was refused. In seeking the court's relief, the plaintiff asks that an account mav be taken by and under direction of the court of the money given by him to the defendant, and that the de- fendant be compelled to convey one- half interest in the property. Papers were served by Constable John 8. Recor., The writ is return- able in city court on the third Mon- day in March. WHITE RIBBONERS ADMIT ALCOHOLIC DEATHS MOUNT Jump from 1 to 40 in Million in breaking of an t Seven Years Blamed on Con- tempt for Dry Law. New York, Feb. 28.—(—The Women's Christian Temperance Union issued statistics today show- ing that the death rate from alcohol- ism in the United States for 1927 was 40 in 1,000,000 of population as compared with one in 1,000,000 in 1920, The announcement said this in- crease was due to the “refusal to ac- cept the benefits of the prohibition law.” and advocated a vigorous edu- | cational campaign, especially for young people. Fducation Versus Politics Philadelphia, Feb. 28.—(M—Th¢ executive committee of the Presby- terlan Board of Christian Education today announced that the “board'= department of moral welfare would | be authorized forthwith to join with | more than 30 other temperance or- ganizations of the United States for |a unified plan for the observance of the 18th amendment in accordance tration of President Hoover.” “This action.” the announcement Washington by Dr. J. W. Claudy of Philadelphia, general director of the Presbyterian department of moral welfare. The Presbyterian depart- ment will consolidate its prohibition forces with other denominational and national groups, including the Anti-Saloon league, for a more effi- clent campaign concerning the 18th amendment. “It is planned to withdraw from certain types of political activity and to unite for increased emphasis on education and cultivation of public opinion for law observance.” lonis, the plaintiff claiming betrayal | with the wishes of the new adminis- | #aid, “is a result of a visit made to | Man Hunts for Coin While Boys Rob Store Six small boys went into 8ar- kis Abrahamian’s fruit store on Lafayette street last night and one of them tossed a five cent piece on the counter in such a way as to cause it to roll onigp the floor. Abrahamian, whose sight is poor, was in a bending position behind the counter try- ing to locate the coin for some time, and when he finally stood up, the youngsters had left with their hands full of goodies. The police are investigating Abrahamian’s complaint. GENEVA HOTEL FIRE MENACES AMERICANS { Widely Are Forced to Pack and Seek Safety Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 28, (P Many American visitors anxious moments today when fire started in the Hotel La Residence and spread rapidly under one of the strongest wind storms that Geneva has experienced in years. There were scenes of excitement bordering on panic as guests hastily flung their clothing into trunks and suitcases and evacuated the hotel. Among widely known persons lunching when the flames began to engulf the roof of the hotel were John G. Foster, for many years American consul general at Ottawa, Mrs. Foster and Prof. and Mrs. E. G. Patterson, of Philadelphia. Others included Dr. Juan Antonio Buero, former foreign minister of Uruguay and now legal adviser to the leagus of nations and also Senor Mencia of Cuba who is secretary in the league's lcgal section. Prof. Patterson has been giving lectures at” the International Tnsti- tute. Mrs. Patterson has been ill and her husband waited until the 1ast moment before removing her. The Fostera hesftated to move, but before the sinister descont of the flames from the fifth to the fourth floor decided to pack and leave. No casualties were reported. 'SPECULATION FORCES RECORD COPPER PRICE {Domestic and Product at Highest Mark in Ten Years New York, Feb. 28 (# — per today had sent the price of the metal up one-half a cent a pound to 19 1-4 cents. Sales of both do- mestic and export copper were re- ported to have been made at that price, the highest in 10 years and a rise of one and one-quarter cents this week. In trade circles the situation was described as out of hand because ultimate consumers here and abroad were buying so much copper they were leaving the producers short of the metal and forcing the latter to withdraw from the market. The ad- jvance was expected to continue un- til a new level of stability between 19 1-2 and 20 cents is reached. No recessions were expected until June at the earliest. The American Brass company. subsidiary of the Anaconda Copper Mining company, ralsed prices on a cent a pound to keep pace with the mounting quotations of the re- fined metal. Engineering and Mining Journal. describing the copper market of the last few days as turbulent and somewhat panicky, reported sales of export copper this month totaled 63.000 tons, with no signs of a letup in demand. while domestic purchases in the past week totaled 26.000 tons, more than half of it for June de- livery. Speculative demand is said to have been a factor in the present rise in spite of efforts of producers to prevent it. 'MISS LYMAN CANNOT ATTEND INAUGURATION But Curtis’ Former Teacher Will Send Congratulatory Telegram to Washington. Although Miss Eunice Lyman of Kensington will not be able to at- tend the inauguration at Washing- ton, D. C., where her former pupil, Senator Charles Curtis, will be in- ducted as vice president of the United States, she will be with him in spirit, she says, and will listen to the ceremonies over her radio. She will also send him a congratula- tory telegram. Her only wish ‘s that the weather will be as pleasant as that of yesterday. « Miss Lyman taught the vice president-elect when he was a fresh- man at high school in Topeka, Kan. Recently while he was speaking In Providence, R. I, he recognized her and brought her to the stage whers she sat during the meeting. Known Tourists | passed | Export The | |scramble by consumers to buy cop- | its products one-quarter to one-half | Average Week Ending PRICE THREE CENTS LINDBERGH AND HIS FIANGEE DISREGARD “MISHAP™ AND SPEND HALF HOUR IN AR \Colonel, Injured in Fall Yesterday, Follows Army Recipe of Going Back Into Air After Crash - Guides New Plane With One Hand. Miss Morrow Nervous as i She Enters Machine, But Leaves It in Gay Spirits After Three Short Hops —Both Wear Helmets and Goggles in Open Cockpit. Mexico Clty, Feb. 28 (P — Un- daunted by yesterday’s *“mishap.” Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Miss Anne Morrow today flew for morc |than 30 minutes over Valbuena field. The colonel used one hand in hand- |ling a commercial plane which he borrowed for the flight. They took off at 10:27 a. m,, Janded ten min- utes later, and twice repeated that operation. Miss Morrow seemed a trifle nerv- ous as she entered the machine, but after the three short hops she wax as smiling at the colonel. Both were in gay spirits when they climbed out of the machine, They went immediately to their nearby automobile and waved their hands to the small crowd at the field as they drove away. Both wore helmets and goggles as the borrowed plane was an open cockpit affair. They could not talk to each other while in the air, but they conversed for about two min- utes while they were on the ground (after their first two hops. Follows Army Rule It seemed jevident that the colone) had been sbjecting himselt and his flancee to the army recipe of sending back into the alr men who had ex- perienced &n accident. When seen this morning by re. porters, the colonel said he was fecl- ing “all right.” Miss Anne Morrow, his flance, who (Continued on Page 15) TILSON SUGGESTS NEW SESSION DATE 'Hoover Agrees Special Term Ought to Bepg.cin by April 10 Washington, Feb. 28 ®—Hous: republican leaders have informed Fresident-Elect Hoover they will be ready to transact business at a spe- cial session about April 10. Previ- ously April 15 had been the dat. generally mentioned. Representative Tilson, of Con- necticut, republican floor leader, aun- nounced he had suggested this dat. to Mr. Hoover, who had expressed a willingness te abide by the judge {nent of the congressional leaders. Mr. Tilson said the farm relict bill would be ready about April i° and that the tariff revision measur. probably would be completed fo: house ccnsideration ten days later Therefore, he said, the prospecis were that farin rellef would be con sidered ahead of the tariff. One Week On Farm Bill Tilson said the agriculture meas ure would require only about i week’s consideration in the house The tariff measure probably would require from three weeks to month, he said. The republican leader would nct predict the possibile length of the speclal session. While it is the opinion of manv in the houss that the special ses- sion will confine its work to tarif! and farm relief and organize only the necessary committees. Tilson said that if the senate saw fit to act |on the house reapportionment bill the house would be willing to act on it. The house has passed the bill to (Continued on Page 17.) 0Old Coal Mine Fire Spreads Deadly Gas New Straitsville, Ohio, Feb. 28 M—The smouldering peril of a 45-vear-old fire in the coal lands of this vicinity today again mengced a section of New Straitsville as the flames, eating their way to the surface, burst out and spread a pall of deadly gas over the hillsides. Miners from several compan- ies in the vicinity were blasting around an exposed crater of nearly 50 square feet in an ef- fort to shut off the fiow of air and check the flames. Started in the §0's by men who fired a mine in the heat of n strike, the blaze has smoul- dered since, occasionally crep- ping to the surface. In the 45 years since the fire started, the underground surface has meved weveral miles In each direction. causing cave-ins and rasing buildings ever its path.