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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-15

see the signs reading: Hamlet and a
| rarebie for one and quartz: the
| Tanning of the Shrew and roast mutton
| for a dollar.
Probably the greatest representative
gathering of New York society-Grand
opera is on and they're all in town-oc-
CURED at the Biltmore one night last
week 1t was called a Polish Night
and the proceeds go TO the American
| Polish relief committee-but it was in
reality the first time the young society
people of New York had ever appeared
i on a stage.
1t was a typical 'Millionaire's Row
| crowd. The committee in charge secured
Louis Fl. Chalif. who used to dance for
the Car, to arrange the Polish dancing.
which included A Carpathian village
dance said to have been the most spec
tacular and unique dancing number ever
arranged in New York.
Society may be frivolous. but it is re-
spending nobly to the call for relief in
Europe. More than 100 big fetes have
been given during the present season by
the ultras to aid starving Belgium and
other sufferers of the war.
So you will be Able to tell people when
ever they ask you-and they -probab bly,
never will-the real midget among lesiti-
mate theaterS in New York Is the neat
three story and basement Bramhall
playhouse at 1873 East Twenty-seventh
street, next door to the Chinese laundry.
Here's a theater with room for just oO3
persons and no standing room at all I'M
less you stand on one foot.
New York has been going in for half
grown theaters for some time. The Band
Box is a 2sS person house. The Punch
and Judy is only 247 and the Little Thea
ter-the largest of 'em all-seats go.
Butler Davenport, who runs the Bram-
hall playhouse. lives on the top floor
The critics who attended the opening
performance seemed to be of one mind
as to the indelicacy Of the offering.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-15

Pekin negotiations. Ambassador Chinda
was with the Secretary nearly an hour
while the Chinese Minister was with hin,
later for almost long a time The
Chinese Minister was also in conference
with Secretary Bryan and Counselor
Lansing on the subject Tuesday.
The ban of silence which Japan has
imposed upon all whom she has made
cosnizant of the negotiations at Pekin
has not yet been lifted, and consequently
Secretary Bryan and all others party to
the reject conferences are adhering to the
strctest sort of secrecy.
The impression prevails however, that
the role of the United States in the situa-
ton is being somewhat enlarged by re-
cent Developments in the negotiations at
fckn. 1t has for some time been evil
dent that both China and Japan are
seeking TO discuss the situation with the
United States much more freely than
was the case when the situation first
Iame to the attention of the government.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-15
HANAN GETS BIG CONTRACTS

New York. April .A-John H. Hanan,
the millionaire shoe magnate. accompa-
MED by his wife. returned today from
Paris aboard the Rochambeau. Mr..
Hanan said he had closed large contracts
with the French government.
Mrs. Hanan sailed six weeks ago to
nurse her husband, who was seriously i'll
in Paris. Both were In the Ritx on the
night Of the German air raid on Paris,
March 20.
1--WE were awakened about $50 a. m"
sid Mrs. Hanan. "by buglers dashing
through the streets on motor vehicles.
All the guests hurried to what was
known a the Zeppelin cellar
IT saw members Of the nobility there
in pink pajamas, and members Of other
noted families in night dress and their
bare feet Princess Anna Annastasie. an
aunt Of the Car Of Russia, rushed In
With her. hair IN eurF papers"
z Ma. Hanan said she could hear bombs
'1xplsdine III evsx ths city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-15
TEUT0Ns TAKEN OFF SHIP.

New York, April H.-Halted in the
Downs by British cruiser, the Holland
American liner Ryndam was boarded
by British crew and five passengers
taken off. according to stories of the
passengers when the Ryndam reached
Hoboken today.
One of the five was Fritz Braatz, a
crippled vaudeville performer. German
born, who took out his final papers as an
American citizen in 1885. His wife was
left aboard. Braatz's mother has lived
in New York twenty-five years. Arnold
Schustermann, an Austrian, and three
other Germans, Moses Frostig. G. Gang
Ter, and Henry Lager. also were taken
off.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-15
JAPS MINE TURTLE BAY?
Writer Says Port In Lower Cali
fornia Made Safe Against Raid.

Los Angeles, April H.-That fleet Of
three Japanese warships. under comma nd
of Admiral Nakayama had recently
mined the harbor at Turtle Bay, Lower
California. was the assertion of rep
resentative of a Los Angeles paper. who
returned today from the Southern coast.
He said the fleet had arrived to stand
by the Japanese cruiser Asama, which
went ashore some weeks ago to land am
munition and men. The placing of mines
was to prevent a raid on the Asama by
German cruisers. pending the arrival of
crane to lift the battlcship out of the
mud.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-15
Tanner Girl Pleads Innocence.

New York. April 1I-AIisa Rae Tanner
was arraisned before Federal judge
Cushman today and pleaded not guilty to
an indictment charging her with using
the mails to defraud James w. Osborne,
former assistant district attorney Five
thousand dollars was furnished by a
surety company. While Miss Tsnzer
i was being arraigned, word was received
that Albert McCuIlaEi:, the private d.
tective who also was indicted in the
Osborne case, had been taken into orE-
tody
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AUSTRIA SINKS ITALIAN SHIP.
Tension increases When Fate OF
Irene Becomes KNOWN
BY BRIXTON D. ALLAIRE.

BY BR1HTON d. ALLAIRE.
Rome. April l4.-Tension between Aus
tria and Italy was increased today by
receipt of a dispatch from Milan an
nouncing that the Italian ship Irene has
been sunk by an Austrian destroyer in
the Adriatic while carrying a cargo of
food to the Montenegrins
The italian foreign Office today ordered
an investigation of the incident II this
determines that the Austrians were JUS
tilted demand for reparation and an
explanation will be made at Vienna.
The Milan dispatch states that the
Irene, a sailing vessel. was attacked and
sunk at the mouth of the Boyana River.
the navisable outlet of the lake to Sou
tart. Her crew was rescued and landed
on the Albanian coast.
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i, 5, TAKES Larger
ROLE IN FAR EAST
Both China and Japan Evince Willing,
ness to Take America Into
Their Confidence.

That the part the United States is play
ing in the Far Eastern situation is taxi
ing on larger proportions has been in
dicatcd here in the last few days, more
particularly by frequent conferences be-
tween Secretary Bryan and the Japanese
Amba ssador and the Chinese Minister.
Yesterday both tho Japanese Ambas-
sador and the Chinese Minister were at
the state Department discussing the
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rotary to Gen. Carranza; Antonio Espino-
la. Alfonso Breceda. and Antonio Tam
arez.
Col. Breceda said he had come to New
York to act as a sort of consul for Car
rama. He said that CarranZa would
have nothing to do with Diaz and PRO-
feSsed to see no significance in the visit
of Huerta.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-15
Refining Plant Burned.

Poughkeepsie, N. V. April H.-FIre Of
mysterious origin today destroyed the
Gulf Refining Company plant, with loss
of $500, o0o
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
WOMAN'S GOOD
TASTE PAYS HER

A woman's good taste n part Of her
stock in trade and could be made much
more widely remunerative than Il
now b.
One would naturally suppose that the
success of nm auction depended mainly
upon the wit and skill Of the auction.
eer. A prominent auction house in New
York city has discovered that wom-
ans good taste in showing up things
artistically. or in their true relations.
or with suggested use. ia quite as val.
liable an asset as voluble auctioneer.
For example. in sale Of oriental
goods were some handsome old bird
cages. wonderful creations in tortoise
shell. black lacquer. ivory and jade.
There were seven cages in all. and so
spirited was the bidding that they
brought prices ranging from $40 to
800.
The thing that did 1t was not any
thing said or done by the auctioneer.
but the fact that in anticipation of the
sale there had been put in each cage
pair of singing and twittering birds ex.
actly suited in color to the cages in
which they were placed. Cages and
birds made symphony of color. with.
out the birds in them the cages would
not have brought half the price. Who
but woman would have thought Of Il?
The same auction house has found
that a suitable and artistic arrange.
ment Of goods. all under the deft hand
Of its woman specialist. adds many
dollars to the sales.-Leslie's.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
New Jvmpjna Star.

The performances Of william a. Tay.
Tor Of the illinois Athletic club a. q
practically unknown athlete who estab-
Nshed two National Amateur Athletic
union records in the indoor meet recent.
" held in Madison Square Garden. New
York city. and defeated Veteran Plat
Adams In both contests have been pro.
nounced phenomenal by coaches and
close followers of amateur athletics. In
the standing high Jump the Illinois star
cleared the bar ut Eve feet four inches.
beating the former mark by two inches.
but one and one-quarter inches lower
than the worlds record held BY r. c.
Ewry. Taylor followed by leaping
eleven feet two inches in the standing
long Jump without weights. This rec.
ord beats the former mark by half an
inch. Ewry holds the worlds record at
eleven feet four and seven-eighths
inches.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
PURPLE PANSIES
MEAN MOURNING

One Of the latest war crazes In Eng.
Iish society Is the purple pansy bril-
gade." II you have an intimate friend
or relative wounded at the front you
wear buttonhole Of purple pansies.
The result has been an unexampled
demand for the purple pansy.
Now that there is almost no one who
has not friend among the casualties,
practically oil the women at fashion
able gatherings wear cluster Of the
sympathetic flower, and some Of the
men do the same. At some Of the
smart luncheons at the big hotels the
effect h most curiously mournful
But the purple pansy also serves as
q useful conversation opener. my
dear. what friend Of yours has been
woundedT" leads 10 all sorts Of inter
esting. mysterious. sentimental in
quiries. The purple pansy. therefore.
is a great relief, although 1t does indi-
cate suffering on the part Of some
body else.
In London the demeanor Of the
smart crowd Ii distinctly more cheer
full as the war proceeds. Conditions.
the mere prospect Of which seemed un.
bearable, have now become second ma
ture. It would be wrong to say It Is
possible to get used to having ones
relatives killed or wounded. But one
II inclined to think that when bereave-
ments come In mass, when more Or
less every one u suffering. the shock
and horror diminsh In intensity.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07

The w. C. T. U. is meeting this
afternoon at the hoze OF Mrs. Sarah
e. Myers, 51S East First street, Sun
day schools being the topic for dis
cussion.
The T. c. club met Tuesday with
Mrs. ]. s. Sorenson at her home, lis
West Market street, ten members and
ten guests being present. Five Hun
dred was played. The club will meet
in two weeks with Mrs. Shipman on
North F street.
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Funeral services for Melvin Wells,
who died last Monday were held this
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock from the
chapel of the Whiteside undertaking
establishment. The remains, accom-
panied by the bereaved parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Wells. will be sent to
Alabama for hterment.
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Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Sorenson Of
Vancouver. B. G.. are in the city. Wis
iting at the home Of Mr. Sorenson's
brother, J. 8. Sorenson, manager Of
the Hotel Savoy. Mr.. and Mrs. N. A.
Sorenson are on their way to the
Panama-Pacific exposition at San
Francisco, travelling in their automo.
bile.
The fire department made run yes
terday morning across the river to
East Aberdeen, In response to false
alarm caused by short cfrcuiting Of the
fire alarm wires. At .s:10 o'clock last
night . run was made to the home Of
Mrs. tanning, 319 Wishkah street,
for chimney blase, which caused no
damage. .sk1 M
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
EASY CURE FOR STACY lrcHlN,
LIES IN REAL WAFFLE KITCHEN
Eiehty-eioht Ate Waffles FILLING After
Everywoman's 9illlne and lts
Momely Truths' Installing

Compensation never failing may be
found by actor ailing from the trou-
BILE that besets the thespian after
nightly show IL DER. Eighty-eight
with hunger raging after Everywom-
ans staging at the Grand on Monday
evening, gorged on waffles hot, ga
lore. vanAmburg of the Waffle
kitchen says he once was cursed by
itchin' for the stage, but since last
Monday likes his job a darned sight
more; says he'd rather earn his
money selling waffles hot, with honey,
than to prance before the footlights
every night until he's sore; in truth
VanAmburg feels right certain that the
falling of the curtain-if every troupe
showed such a hunger-would be fol-
lowed swift by gore. VanAmburg
likes quite we'll his cooking and he's
always sure of booking for one
square," at least, day-sometimes
he fills up on score.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
Maisel Fast on Bases.

From first to second or from second
to third Fritz Maisel of the Yankees IL
the fastest man in baseball. full step
faster than Cobb or Lobert or Milan.
says writer in the Chicago Tribune
(which is the hardest to steal. Sec
ond or third" he was asked. Third"
was his reply. Its just matter Of
walking down aud stopping at second
base"
Asked what percentage Of steals he
was able to put over-that Is, the mum.
Der of times he was able to arrive safe
~ out Of q certain number Of starts
Maisel said, "The only time l kept
track was through two weeks when
started sixteen times and stole four.
teen bases, which is fair enough"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
OLD CHIEF ON NIGHT DESK.
Seaman Now Night Sergeant Of Pc
lice Force; Delahanty Remains
on Day Job.

w. ]. Seaman, retiring from the
place Of chief Of police and succeeded
by Robert ]. Schmidt, becomes night
sergeant Of the force. T. E. Della
hanty, day desk sergeant, will keep
his present position.
The new chief Of police has been
a member Of the Aberdeen police
force for the past six years and before
that was on the Seattle police force.
During his connection with the Aber-
deem police department Mr.. Schmidt
has become recognized, generally, as
one Of the best men ever secured by
the city, and his appointment to the
place Of chief meets with general
favor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07

Discussing the backstop men in the
big baseball leagues, student Of the
game says that Ivy Wingo. who played
with the st. Louis Nationals last year,
should have good season with the
Cincinnati Reds. Wingo was second
string catcher to Snyder Of St Louis
last year. but now that he II with the
Reds AZ first catcher he should shine
Wingo b one Of the best in the older
organization, but was unfortunate to
be on the same team with the best
catcher In the National league. With
plenty Of work behind the bat Wingo
should b up to his best form.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
r, r, No. 1.
LOCATES TELEPHONE FAULT

w. H. Hennessey, who is assistant
superintendent Of telegraphs for the
O.-W. r. & N. company, has discov.
cred the trouble on the company's
telephone circuit between HoQuiam
and Aberdeen, the fault being in the
cable underneath the Hoquiam river
at the Northern Pacific bridge. A
new section Of cable has been sent
for and will have to be spliced in.
The circuit has been out Of commits.
sion for about three weeks.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
RHEUMATIsM YIELDS QUICKLY
TO sLOAN,S-

You can't prevent an attack Of
Rheumatism from coming on, but you
can stop it almost Immediately.
Sloan's Liniment gently applied to
the sore joint or muscle penetrates
in few minutes to the inflamed
spot that causes the pain. It soothes
the hot, tender, swollen feeling, and
in a very short time brings a relief
that Is almost Unbelievable until you
experience it. Get bottle of Sloan's
Liniment for Csc. of any Druggist
and have 1t in the house-against
Colds, Sore and Swollen Joints, Lum-
bago, Sciatica and like ailments
Your money back If not satisfied, but
it does give almost instant relief. (2)
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
MUSIC At HIGH SCHOOL.
Entertainment Under Parent eaeher
Associations Auspices This Even.
Ing viii Be Free.

A musical entertainment, free to
the public, will be given this evening
in the Aberdeen high school auditor
ium, under the auspices of the central
council Of the Parent Teachers asso-
citation. The program, under the d.
rection of Mrs. Walker and Mrs.
Croxall, will be started at 8 o'clock.
This entertainment, designed to make
the schools social centers, will be the
first Of series of events of like ma
ture.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
PIG CLUB STARTED.

MONTESANO, May 6.-Through the
efforts Of supt. Eldridge Wheeler q
Boys Pig club. Of 10 members at pres
ent. has been organised in the Monte
sano schools. This will be under the
direction Of County Agricluturist Mon
roe. and State Superintendent of Boys
and Girls Clubs T. J. Newbill, repre-
sentative Of the United States agri-
cultural department. which backs such
clubs in getting started and furnishes
the instructions on caring for the pigs
and getting the best results.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE

William R. Rathvon, member of the
board Of lectureship Of the Mother
church Of the Christian Science de.
nomination, will lecture this evening
at the Grand theater. The lecture will
start at o'clock, no admission will
be charged and the public is cordially
invited to attend.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS

Zigman Slowiskis was arrested this
morning by Patrolman Williams on
a charge Of carrying concealed weap-
ons, to-wit, one revolver with clever
manufacturers mark on the barrel,
"for Smith and Wesson cartridges"
the name Of the we'll known gun firm
in large letters, the rest almost in
visible to the eye.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
NEW N. ?. TRAIN.

Beginning tomorrow mixeo Grain
will be operated on the Northern Pa
cific every Tuesday and Saturday be-
tween Cosmopolis and Bay City. The
S:16 q. m. train from HoQuiam, will
connect with this mixed train at Aber.
deem Junction.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
HOTPOINT PRIZES GIVEN.

On display in local stores this week
may be seen Ell Grilstovo electric
toaster. Attractive displays are made,
in view Of the fact that $1,000 in cash
prizes are to be given for the best
arrangements during the week closing
tomorrow night.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
cREcELIus NOT WANTED.

c. c. Crecelius. a young man who
gave himself up, Wednesday. to the
local police. saying he had committed
forgeries in Portland. is not wanted
by the Rose City police. The Aber-
deem police do not know what to DO
with Crecelius, but are holding him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
WhooPlNo COUGH

Well-everyone knows the effect Of
Pine Forests on Coughs. DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar-Honey Is remedy which
brings quick relief for Whooping
Cough, loosens the mucous, soothes
the lining of the IS throat and lungs,
and makes the coughing spells less
severe. A family with growing chill.
dren should not be without It. Keep
it handy for all Coughs and Colds.
25c at your Druggist.
Electric 6Ittsrs = Spring Tonic. (2)
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
! Tales Of the Town Tersely Told

W163S3
For Corona coffee phone 1S27-R. Att
w. w. Boner is in Oregon on q
business trip of several days.
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w. j. Patterson departed yesterday
on trip to San Francisco.
Mrs. M. M. Wakefield Of Elma was
visiting in Aberdeen early this week
Lee Barryman Of Carlisle had bust
Ness that brought him to this city
early this week.
]. A. Vance, Zimmerman Of Malone
had business that brought him to Alb
4 erdeen early this week.
r. L. Dalton, state pure food inspec
tor, was a visitor in Aberdeen this
week on ofiicial business.
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H. ]. Cresap is back at the ticket
window in the union station, after q
business trip to Portland.
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Mrs. Phil Locke came down this
week for visit from the Locke sum
mer home at Lake Quiniault.
James A. Hood and e. F. Jones
have entered partnership in the insur
ance and real estate business.
]. 8. Dean. assistant superintendent
Of the Northern Pacific. was transact
ing business in the city this week.
-
o. N. Nelson, deputy prosecuting
attorney for Chehalis county, was
transaeting business In Aberdeen this
week.
]. A. Graham left on the noon train
today for Okanogan, where he is call.
ed by the serious illness Of his aged
mother.
The Young Mothers club met yes.
,terday afternoon, Mrs. Frank David.
pm, at her home, sos First avenue,
icing hostess.
The Samuel Benn schools Progress.
lsive Mothers club held an interest.
Eng meeting at the school house yes
kesgday afternoon.
ASRumper crop Of strawberries from
Aberdeen gardens and gardens in thu
vicinitA Of this city. is expected, de.
pite red frosts;
E. G. Eissel is enjoying visit from
his mother. Mrs. G. H. Fissel, and his
sister, Miss Clara Fissel. whose home
is in e Mars Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. w. Pearson, at
their home on North B street. are
enjoying visit from ]. H. Somer-
vile, Centralia lumberman.
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Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Bruener depart
IA Wednesday for San Francisco. Mr..
Bruener has case to argue before
the United States circuit court Of ap.
peals.
Stanley DeLosh, Ted Faulk and
Dudley Steele are back from visit
to Corvallis, Ore, with friends at.
lending the Oregon Agricultural COL
)ege. sae
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Mrs. r. r. Bassett was hostess on
Wednesday afternoon to Harmony
chapter Of the Ladies' Aid society Of
Fhe Presbyterian church, at her home.
P11 North G street.
Rev. J. T. Mcqueen, pastor Of the
First Methodist church, and several
bficers Of the church organization,
(pent several days this week at the
Sunday school convention in Kelso.
Repairs are being made to the Re.
asko building on G street, replacing
he heavy timbers of the foundation
which have rotted in the ten years
hat have elapsed since the buildings
rection.
=
Clam diggers to the number Of some
90 have put up, each, 81 for clam
)igger's license, says Game Warden
T. J. Essess, who was in the city
Wednesday. Busy times are indicat-
NJ on the north and south beaches,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-05-07
MARROW ESCAPE FOR MONROE

MARROW ESCAPE FOR MONROE
ELMA, May 6.-County Agricultur-
list F.. c. Monroe and wife narrowly
escaped serious injury in an automo-
bile accident while driving along the
county road near Woods Crossing. In
turning corner, 1t Is stated, the auto
skidded and was completely overturn.
ed. demolishing the. top and wind
shield. Neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Monroe
were seriously hurt.