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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
SPRING HILL BOY
IS CONTEST WINNER
Will Come To Birmingham For
Orat0rical Tryout

MOBILE, Ala, April 22.-(Special
Leased Wire. )-Joseph Mullarky of
Spring Hill college will represent the
First congressional district in the state
eliminations in the National Oratorical
contest, following his victory here to-
night over three other contestants. The
Battle House auditorium. where the
speaking was held. was filled with in
terested Mobilians and citizens from
nearby communities represented by
speakers.
The selection of young Mullarky was
unanimous on the part of the three
judges who served. Judges Norborne
Il. Clark. David H. Ellington and VIII
liam b. lnge. prominent local attor-
ney. One of the contestants was a
girl. Miss Kate Epperson, representing
the Grand Bay, Mobile County High
school.
Young Mullarky leaves for Birming-
ham Wednesday night to take part in
the state contest there Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
TAKES
CASE INTO COURT
Two Members OF Board Asked
To Recuse Themselves
Estate Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala. April o.
Two members of the state board of ac-
countancy were ordered today by Judge
Walter b. Jones in Montgomery cir
cult court to appear before the court
Wednesday morning and show cause
they should not recuse themselves for
hearing charges Of unprofessional con-
duet against II. s., Miller, Birmingham
certified public. accountant. Counsel
for Miller first made the motion before
the board of accountancy, that NJ.
AN3H14ige, Montgomery, and George L.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
.HARTSELLE COURT
DIVISION LEGAL.
Supreme Court Rules In
Morgan County Jul
dicial Case
lrenns.see YaIley Rureanl

ALBANY Ala. April %.
Both divisions of the Morgan county
court are legal, according TO decisions
from the supreme court received here
and announced today by Thomas w.
Vert, prominent local attorney. The
states court in two cases of Polytin-
sky against White and Polytinsky
against johnson held that the county
court, Hartselle division, was legal. The
bill creating the court provided that
sessions be held at the court house and
in Hartselle.
Fire Marshall Visits--C. E. johnson,
state fire marshal. was here Tuesday
Ell route to the Tri-Cities. He spent
some time during the morning inyesti-
eating a fire in East Albany. but said
he had not determined the origin.
To Meet Hartselle-Central High
school is looking forward to meeting
Hartselle Wednesday after winning 8
TO l from Coffee High of Florence
here
Playground Ready-B. l.. Malone,
owner of the Malone park, announced
Tuesday that part of the playground
equipment which will be installed for
use of the children already is set up
and ready for use.
Dwelling Burns-A vacant residence,
the property of l.. o. Stout was de-
stroyed by fire and the adjoining dwell
ings of Noble Small and J. r. Miller
on Power avenue, east. were damaged
late Monday evening. Both the Albany
and Decatur departments responded to
the alarm and continued to fight to
bring the blaze under control until 4
o'clock Tuesday morning.
Revival Begins-Rev. w. r. Beckett
of Amory, Miss. arrived here Tuesday
afternoon to conduct revival services at
the Southside Baptist church. The
meeting was begun there Sunday under
the leadership of the pastor, Rev. w.
Floyd Olive and four additions to the
church already have been renorted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
WERNER FAVORS
new BOND Law
Campaign to Be Launched
to Amend State
~
Constitution
(Tusca!oosa Bureaul

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, April 22.-
Declaring that the Alabama state con.
ttitution needs so many things done to
it that about the only thing which can
be done is the making of new one,
Representative G. b. Werner last night
spoke before the Tuscaloosa Chamber
of Commerce emphasizing the need Of
constitutional provision for the pay
rnent of municipal, county and state
bonds, rather than a constitutional
limit on taxation permitting the pay
ment of bonds. But" he added. Il
don't believe we could get the peo-
pie to agree 10 a new constitution
AS a result OF Mr.. Yerners dis
cussion in which the representative Of
this county in the state legislature de-
clared that recent experiences he had
had in trying to sell $250,000 worth of
Tuscaloosa municipal school bonds in
the north had changed his attitude on
the question since the last session of
the legislature. President j. A. Duck
worth was asked to appoint Chamber
of Commerce committee which will join
Mr.. Werner in working out plans for
a change in the constitution and which
will take the matter up with civic Or
CARNATIONS throughout the state in
creating a sentiment for legislation
guaranteeing the payment Of city. coun-
ty and state bonds in order that Ala
hama bonds may bring just price on
the market.
TUSCALOOSA. Ala. April 22.-The
contract for the erection of the new
public school on Tenth street in East
End will he closed May l. by the board
of education and work will be COM
menced as soon as possible thereafter.
The building will he two stories of ~
rooms and will be erected on the unit
plan. 1t will cost approximately $780,
900.
Speaks to R0tarians-John Detlie.
who won the congressional oratorical
contest at Centerville delivered the
same speech before the Rotary club at
its luncheon Tuesday.
To Hold Fair-The board of revenue
has donated 81 900 for the county fairs
to be held in Tuscaloosa this coming
fall.
Schools Close May 3O-The Tus-
caloesa public schools will close
May 80.
Goal EXceeded-Total contributions
to the community chest were S3$,-
40S.96, according to the final audit an
nounced Tuesday. There were over
2,50O contributors and the goal Tset in
the campaign was $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
UNDER PEACE BOND
Allege Negroes Threatened Personal In
ury And Arson

GOODWATER. Ala, April D.
Especial A couple of ne. , boys by
the name of Adams were held under a
peace bond yesterday at Stewartville
for threatening to do personal injury to
Rex Gamble and of making threats to
burn up property. 1t appears that
Gamble had worked on Il car for the
negroes and they had left the car with
him until tic amount due him for parts
and work was paid, The negroes then
came and told him they had the money
10 pay him and got Gamble to run the
car off and then drew a gun and told
him not to take the car back and re-
fused to pay.
Wins OratOrical Prize-T. j. Burks.
Jr., of Coosa county LIgh school, won
Wednesday morning and show cause why
at Sturkie Consolidated high school. in
Chambers county Friday night. Five
schools entered the contest ana the
rivalry was keen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
VETO SALARY BOOST
Meridian Refuses TO Raise City Of
g.. ficfalss Salaries

MERIDIASsS Miss. April %
Especial )---Those9 participating in
city special election to increase the
salary of the mayor and two council.
men turned the proposition down hard
and cold. every ward in the city voting
a majority against it. OF the SS4 votes
cast. $50 were against the proposed
raise and 334 for it. The mayor and
members OF the council now receive
$4,000 each year. 1t was proposed
that they each receive $4,000 year.
Enforce DINNER Law-Meridian :
police court room was congested this
morning with defendants charged with
violating that section of the city traffic
law that requires that all automob :
operated within sthe corporate limits
be equipped With DINNERS. No fines
were imposed on the 70-odd defendants,
the mayor discharging them, but with
he warning that if they appeared again
for the same offense they would be
fined
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
NEwFfEI.D rs sPEAKER


EMPIRE, Ala, April Especially
Rabbi Newfield of Birmingham was
the principal speaker at the regular
monthly welfare meeting at Empire
Monday night. Milton II. Flies, vice
president in charge of operations Of the
DeBardelebens Coal corporation, pre-
sided over the meeting. The large
theatre was packed.
There were three other speeches on
the program besides music by the EN-
pire orchestra and solo by Jim DAILY
Refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
"BEsT LIGHTED CITYn

MOBILE. Ala, April 22.-This city
will be one of the best lighted in the
south under the new white way plan. ac.
eording to Harry d. Hartwell. com
missioner of the street lighting depart
ment. 1t is planned to have every i'm
pertant street in Mobile lighted by a
white way of the most modern equip
ment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
COTTON MILL OPENS

UNION SPRINGS, Ala, April 22.-
The Cowikee cotton mills have been re-
opened here. The mills had been closed
for rebuilding, installation of electric
machinery to replace steam and install
lation of new machinery. The improve
ments are estimated to have cost about
half million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
LAYING WATER MAINS

ATMORE, Ala, April 22.-Two new
water mains, are being installed by this
city to improve the fire protection. One
Of the mains will serve district which
heretofore had only a Pinch lateral wa
ter pipe, according to Superintendent
Henderson,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
RELICS FOUND

LINDEN, Ala. April 22.-Relics
nearly a century old were found near
here by workmen exeavating for a
pier for bridge near here. They in
cludeil a Mexican dollar, dated 1882, a
bear tooth. a bride bit, spur and a
piece of shoe leather.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
STATE BOARD INVITED

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April q
Tuscaloosa county farm bureau has
invited the state board of agriculture
to hold its next annual meeting in Tus-
caloosa, J. H. Moore, commissioner Of
agriculture and industries has an
nounced. Commissioner Moore will.
present the invitation to the board at
its next meeting. which probably will
be held at Huntsville, in May.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
FERTILIZER FREE

TROY, Ala, April 22.-The offer
Of the Alabama Warehouse company to
furnish fertilizer for every three acres
Of cotton planted by schools in Pike
county has been accepted by 10 schools
and planting already has been started.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
PLAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

MONTENAILO. 4 :. April d.
Especial. Memorial exercises in hon
or of the Confederate Geu.! will he held
under the auSriccs of the General
Josiah GorCaS chapter of the L. ID. c.,
in the MontevaIlo Baptist church Sat
urday. April %.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23

mately $4,000 which, is only $4,000
short OF the amount of local subscrip-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23

Results count, and you can count on
results if your ad is in The Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23

a white fox neck-piece has two long
white chiffon ends which are edged
with band Of the same snowy fur.
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Phone Main 1900
Age-Herald Want Ads
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
RAIL MEN ENTITLED
TO TRIAL By JURY
lR1 Tho A..orintcA Pres }

WASHINGTON. Oct co. Railroad
employees who Joined the hormcn's
strike 81 1922 were entitled to jury
triui when changed with contempt of
court. it was held today by tht supreme
court.
That part of the Clayton Act which
provided that cmpl yc- MAY demand n
trial by jury was declared hy the
,our. to he con titutionnl and valid.
The relationship of employer and
cmrIoyc du not cease. thc court held.
when wc rkman gees On strike. and
tho provisions of tha Clayton Act frr
protection of the cmployc therefor APP
riy under such circum stances.
The question had been brought before
thr court nv Sam Mchaeison and 9TH
,rs who had > en- employed hy the
Chicago. 81. Paul and Omaha railroad
company and who claimed that under
the Clayton Act they were entitled ~
a trial by jury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
BATTLE CONTINUES
ON CHINESE FRONT
tEy The Associated rrcSS.l

Iif.NSlH. Oct. -. Further eight
ing took place near >hanhaikwan sun
day without decisive results.
Suiica>e~ containing bombs we're found
II the East and central railway stations
here Saturday night with clock attach.
ment> set - explode them M g.1l
o'clock.
WI Pti-Fu. commander in chi,f of m,
'en'ral govcrnm' nj forces. has Sent i
letter 10 the foreign commnndant> re-
pueSting that no further int. rnationol
trans ~ be sent ~ Shanhaikwan and
promising that regular passenger scryic,
Wonld be removed on the railroad.
The for'ig commandants. however
d'rided 70 start another foreign military
train toward Shanhaikwan ~ noon ,o-
day ~ the hope that operation of >urI,
trains would induce the Chimes. mill
tary leaders ~ arrang' for regular train.
to haul coal To Tientsin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
MAN shot AT
RAYMONDVILLE
Remigio Cara in Local
Hospital Following
Fracas

Kemigio Cara Of RavmondviIe il IN
the Mercy hospital here ~ y critical
condition as the result OF a wound re-
ceiVed IN an affray ~ bale near
Kay mondville Saturday night. and two
men are being detained al RAYMOND
viile in connection with the affair
Cara. who Is brother of +. Z. Gar
~ of Brownsville. was operated on
yesterday III noon. and the bullet ~
moved from hiS body. lie was in a
semi-conscious condition most of the
day. and told his brother and officers.
seeking. to pet statement from HIM.
that he did not knew who shot him
re was reported 70 be resting well this
afternoon.
The shooting took place at a baile.
following wedding. al the Lidanes
ranch, about u miles southeast Of Ray
mondviile Officers were not present
at the time Of the disturbance. but ar
rived shortly after. They dttained two
men, enc suffering from ! knife wornd
n the side. and had Cara brought u
BROWNSVILLE for medical attention.
Sheriff Turner Of Willacv cohnty said
today that men are working on the
ease hnt - far have found nnt little W,
- who did the shooting lie did mol give
VINO dld the shooting. He ala not give
The names Of the men being detained.
Remigio Cara was formerly resi-
oent # Brownsville, operating the Post
fiic Filling Station here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
BORDER FEUDES
CAUSE OF DEATH
PALOMA
Gill Martinez, Citizen Of
Mexico, Shot Through
Body. Men Seen Cross
ing River

Another death Was added to a total
uf tWo in th la,t yrir in " fucd hr
tween two fatalities "n the other side uf
th" river. Yesterday morning when Gill
MARITIME. MeNirau citiz,n working near
Ll raloma. oul from san Ecuitu. Mas
killed. ililario Rios. whose brother wa~
KILLED about y year ago. WI~ seem cross
ng th' river iu h"at short time after
the shooting. Deputy Sheriff I;uy Collins
said thi morning
MHrtiurz hai seven bullet Wuuud- iu
hi- hod,. although IL i~ Thought that one
w both w thc wounds iu hi> wrist may
have been caused hy bullets which rn-
tered !a~ body H. had bullrti wound
in each shoulder and one ihrnugh thr
csutrd W hi~ back. ul fired from behind.
.nd wound through hi- h ud. thr bullet
entering from ;hc ~;dc near thc temple.
About year ago llilario RIOS brother
Was Shot ana Killed "n the Mexican -id.
of thr river, and brother If ,iill Mar
tiucz MAS alleged ~ have dome the
shooting Nhout month ago Rafael
.cand'r ana Gill MARTINEZ had quarrel
nn thr NcNiran -id" nf thc river ia
which Marine Fly alleged ~ have ~hot
ana killed I.candrr> horse
), stcrday Iiiario Rios. Gin Maritime
ANA Rafael Lander nll came tn This -id''
II the river. witnesses declare. lliariu
Rios was seen calling Gill Martinez "ff
10 one side ~ h. TuTr'.- TIrru' ~ or ~
wards MARTINEZ Wa~ a' thr timr nn the
way home from y Store ~ Ia faloma.
where N. hld made SOME purchases.
When b, was called Of companion
-hui wa- with him lrfr fearing trouble
a~ he knew the men were enemies.
i few unut after tur companion
heard several shots. aul Ncuf for a-si~.
Hu,r IA short time after Rios aud m~
t,vo companions We're seen crossing iHc
river NV boat. aud th. huGt M Mar
tinrz was found near where Rios was
El-t seen talking tu him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
MAN PAROLED
TO SEE FAMILY
Davidson Permits Boy
to Visit Wife, Babies,
Unguarded
CBy The Associated Pres ;


MESQUITE. Tez, Oc;. 30 Robert
Hall. 2l sentenced to state prison for
manslaughtcr last May. was expected
to leave THE pcnitcntiary at Huntsville
under parole and. ungua'dcd, return 70
his home. wife ana thr,e children, one
M the latter dead here today. Tire
parole was granted rs teleph ne last
night hy Lieutenant Governor It'll NJ.
Davidson, acting as cXccutiv during
TIRE absence VI Governor Neff from the
sta.e.
TIiplcts were born to Mrs Hall SAT-
urday one died last night. The oth-
w two infants ANA thc mother were
reported as doing fine bat Mrs. Hall
is rrnulcs-. ami the doctors said
there was a big problem t. face al the
Han D mc.
Judge !. r. McCulloch. who also 81
mayor WI this little Dallas county
town. tcl phoned 70 Mr. Davidson ~ h.s
h,mc in Marshall. telling him of thc
family plight. District Attorney
Shelby COX of Dallas county and
Charlie A. Tosch. president If the First
National Bank of Mesquite Joined in
the plea.
"surc. IlI parole thc hoy home: Ifl
get 90 touch with Huntsville ton ght
und -ay. how's tho two little hah.es :'
said the acting governor.
Hall was convicted ,f killing Win
field Knox. l7. on the night of Dec
rnbcr al. 1922 Knox wa- " member of
2 party MI youngest rs which Dn New
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
SHENANDOAH
ON RETURN TRIP
BEFORE STORM
Big u. S. Made Dirigible
Has Established Two
Records on Long Trip
From Home Base

tRv Radio to the Associated PrcsD
Aboard the U \. s. Shenandoah. oct.
2O.-On the outer edge If q storm
sweeping down from thc North, the
navy dripiblc Sh aanIoah last night
drove Southwark ~ the rate IF fits
miles an hour. 4 steady roar came
from an five motor As they whifler
thci. rropcllers thr. upn the gale.
The outbound voyage of the Am ri-
can-built dirigihlc ended at % D. m..
Sunday when II skirted over the city
limits Of Seattle. TUNED and started the
return trip Ia Lakohurst. y. j.
While the Shenandoah's 5000 mile
cruise wa olny half completed, new
record had been made for the time p
dirigiblc has been away from IT,
hangar. II was also the first time g
rigid airship hld sailed over ID. Pa
cific ocean and that q diriglble had
been north az Us Angeles.
The Snokomish Indian reserve was
left behind and the .hip sailed 5000
feet above patches of green standing
timber. surrounded by clear spaces;
passing over Hoquiam AZ 3:25 =. m..
SUNDAY on the other side Of Gray 8
Harbor the white surf was seen break
ing on the sandy beach in front of the
it'll, fishing village Of Westport.
Due to storm appr aching Port
land. several cities were disappointed in
,heir hopes of seeing the Shenandoah on
her Southwark cruise.
Rear Admiral ". A. Moffctt, chief
of the navy bureau Of aeronautics. did
not make the return trim, as IL was me-
,essarv for him 10 inspect the propos-
I'd navy flying field at Sand Point.
Washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
Rchearing on Rates
Sought by Santa Fe
tBy IRE Associated pres.)

WASHINGTON. oct. 2O.-The Atchi-
on. Topeka and Santa Re Railway
Company today pstiiionei the Inter
state 'ommcrcc Commission 10 reopen
the hearing IN which the commission
denied il authority 10 disregard the
long and short haul provisions Of the
Interstate crmrrcc act in respect to
certain grain commodities moving in
Kansas. VI souri, and Texas.
Specifically the road desired 70
charge lower rates on wheat. corn and
hay and articles taking the same rates
from Kansas City and ST. Joseph. Mo.
Argentine. Atchson. Leavenwor;h and
other points in Kansas 70 Galveston.
Pert Bcliver. ana Texas City. Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
RIGHT TO VOTE
IN PRIMARY NOT
court QUESTION
Supreme Court Upholds
State Courts Refusing
Injunction Sought for
Negro Residents
tEv The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Oct 20 -Th righ
u vote ~ primary elections ~ not Y
question over which the courts have
jurisdiction, the upreme court held to-
day ia cas- from Texas brought by
q. y. Love ana others against James \.
Griffith and others.
In the courts of + xa>. Love com
planned inar Griffifh and others. inc.ud-
ing th" democratic executive. committee
~ Houston. would permit none except
white VOTERS 10 participate Ia Z primary
'l''ii"n. The state courts declared they
we're without jurisdiction t. interfere
ana thr ca-r WAS brought ~ the ~uprrm.
court.
The rule promulgated I'M I'd. demo
cratic executive committee was fer /.
-iugl" election only that had taken plur,
long befor' the decision Of The appelnt.
court. \p constitutional rights NJ ih,
plaintiff ~ error were nfrnged by hold
mr. that iir cause NJ action had cpa M
to exist. The hiii was for an Injunction
that could uot hIy been granted III that
time. There was no constitutional obli-
CATION q" extend the remedy bpyond what
wa~ prayed
The apprlat' court held that at III,
dair uf ri~ decision months after the
election. the cause VI action hI> ceased
10 exist.
was on that ground that th, W.
premc court affirmed the decision of the
lower court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
BROTHERS KILLED IN
OKLAHOMA SHOOTING

SPENCERNlLLE. Okla, Oct 20
Ray and Major Val Matrie. brothers.
3 and y years old. respectively. are
dead and J. |. England. sixty. and his
70 young sons, DAILY and Frank. are in
tn Pushmathawa county jail a. the
result Of shooting affray near here
yesterday.
The Van Matries were at England's
farm and dispute which arose over
whether England should pick his share
of the crop hims If Il said to hae been
the cause Of the tragedy. Three shots
were fired. according To witnesses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
La Toilette Plans
To Campaign in East

LaFoll itr Special. Enroutc to Omaha.
Ncbr.. Manila, wa. Oct. 20.-On am
other lap Nc his campaign tour. Sen
atoI Robert VI. LaFollcttc. was back Ia
Iowa today as ho travelled lcisurely to-
ward Omaha where he speaks tonight.
While here tn Wisconsin senator
remained aboard his private ear, spend
ing considerable time mapping out flu
ture speeches and itinerary. The Uma-
ha address will be thl last west of the
Mississippi and tomorrow will find him
headed eastward IL CORY his f'oh' for
the presidency into Illinois. Michigan,
New York. Maryland and Ohio and prob
ably Wv England and Pennsy sylvanIa
during the next two weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
STORM WARNING

NANillN''TDN. October o0.-Thc
w'a'h'r bureau today issued the follow
ing storm warning: Advisory 10 4. m.
hurricane warnings remain DISPLAYED
north Of Key West 10 Cedar Keys and
north Of Mimi TO Jupiter. Warming
changed To southwest storm warnings
hes West and Miami. Northeast storm
warnings continue north Of Cedar Key
and Jupiter 70 Appalachicola and Jack
sonvllle hurricane circle about 2j.30
north. $40 west. II win pass inland
not far from Fort Mayors late this after
noon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-20
ACCIDENTS KILL
FOUR in HOUSTON
nv The Associated Pres }

HOUSTON. Texas, Oct. 2o.--Four per
sons met ath hy accident in Houston
ana vicinity yesterday and last night.
charles {. johnson. -. aud Miss
Mary Alta Wilson. ~. We're killed when
they fell from the car of roller
coaster III Il local amusement park.
Mrs. /. {. Lucas Of Crosby was
drowned while swimming in San Ja-
cinto river near Crosby.
Miss Monte lcmav Of st. Paul.
Mimi. parachute jumper. leapcl from
j balloon here and the parachute fall
ed to open.