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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
ROLE OF PEACEMAKER
LANDS MAN IN HOSPITAL
Narylander Shot Twice When He
Attempts 10 Stop Brawl Near
His Home.

The role If peacemaker last night
tent Ben Boyd col0red 81 years old, Of
S5esnto~f, Nd " Emergency Hospital
WITH bullet wound in each thigh In
addition he was badly cut and bruised
bui physicians say he will recover
After be was treated Boyd told local
police that he heard eomm0tion near
his home snd went ~ investigate Upon
his arrival ne found several other col
0red men engaged IN free for all tight
end urged them 10 stop Some one In
the crowd then shot him and another
struck him over the head, ne claims.
end when he regained consciousness the
son1hatants had fed. Boyd said that
, here acre sbaaf is men IN the tight
end that re did not know any ~ them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Do so we'll today that YOU need have
no fear Of being done tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

~ HESTER TRENTON III If Bos-
ton put more time on that
weekly letter to lis mother
~ than usual It was an impor-
tant letter. He closed his ears
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22

in a campaign Of his own in several
years, but in his prime 10 years ago,
when he was governor he was . Wig
orous orator.
Mrs. Cunningham has not yet in
Dictated what her line Of attack on
Mayfield will be. Doubtless she ex-
poets the bulk Of the woman vote,
especially as she has been a leader
among Texas women for several
years and very active in club work.
Colonel 0wsley probably is depend
ing strongly on the support OF me
former service men. He has served
as national commander of the Ameri-
can Legion and is we'll known in Le-
gion circles. However, there is a
considerable difference Of opinion
among the ex-service men as - his
strength in this quarter.
Connally Service Man
II Tom Connally gets in the race
he, too, will rely on the ex-service
men, as well as on his record as a
congressman. He is a ~campaigner
Of pleasing personality, a brilliant
orator and has been enviable war rec
ord. He served in the Spanish-Am-
eriean war IS a private. When the
World war started he was n member
Of congress and as such doubtless
could have had a high-ranking corn
mission and a nice desk job at
Washington. Instead, he asked for
and accepted a commission as a cap
tain of infantry, with a request to be
assigned to an active combat division.
However. the armistice came before
his division got overseas.
Now, as to Mayfield, himself. Earle
has been working diligently since
his election six years ago, building
up his fences for this year. He has
won many friends by his courtesies
to his constituents, being ever on
the alert to serve individuals who
had some request to make to some Of
the government departments.
Mayfield Stand On Record
Mayfield will be running on his
record as q senator this year, with
out the support Of the organization
he had six years ago. However. De
is an able campaigner and is going
to be fighting with his back to the
wall to hold his job.
1t has been the record OF most
Texas senators that once they got
through their second election their
futures as senators were assured.
This was the case with the late
Charles A. Culberson until. after "a
years, he got caught in the klan-anti-
khan fight The seekers after the Of
flee recognize the tradition and are
determined to break Msyfield's hold
on this job this year. know 1t will be
twice as hard to jar him loose six
years hence.
A recent survey Of the state by this
writer indicates that Mayfield can
easily win over any of the candidates
who have announced 50 far, and
would have a fair chance Of getting a
majority over all Of them in the first
race. Connally is the strongest pros
p~ective candidate. but he is conserv-
alive and will not turn loose his hold
on his present seat in congress I'M
less almost certain Of beating May
field. Should he enter the race he
probably would be in the runoff with
Mayfield, and with the support of
the defeated candidates he car put
up a stiff fight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
McAuen Cemetery
To Be Beautified
(snecial to The Herald.l

MeALLEN, Jan. 21.-In keeping
with the plans Of Identification for
the city Of McAllen a. outlined by
the civic affairs committee, the Nc
Allen cemetery association has
started active and intensive work to-
wards the Identification Of the To-
cal cemetry now known as Valhalla
cemetery.
Both the old and new parts Of
the cemetery will receive attention
and IL il hoped to make the Gene
try one OF the prettiest In the VAL
lev. A system OF automatic rain
makers has been installed in all 10
acres included in the burial tract.
The water to be used on the tract
is furnished free Of charge by the
Central Power and Light company.
All roadways and walks in the
cemetery will be graveled and the
roadways will be bordered by clean
lers and cvergreens.
Large ornamental gates will be
-laced nc the east and west entrances,
these gates being donated by NJ. r.
Nelson, local contractor. Surround
ing the entire tract will be q hedge
fence.
The money fer the carrying on Of
Re Identification will be derived
--om the sale Of lots In the GENE.
Try. At least half the money VIII
. placed in a trust furd TO be In
ted in McAllen bonds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22

FOR AYFIELD.
Wade STATES
Concerted Drive Plan
ned to Gust Senator
Before He Is Too
Strong, Writer Says
BY c. d. Wade
Especial to The Herald)

Especial 70 Inc Herald)
AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 2~1-Recogniz-
Ing the traditional fact that the long
or . United States senator from Tex
~ holds his seat the more firmly en-
trenched he becomes, his would-be
successors are going to make g gen.
eral onslaught on Earle M~ayfield's Job
this year. Mayfield will have four
and maybe five opponents.
Former Governor o. B. Colquitt
and Congressman Tom Blanton are
b latest TO enter the field for the
senatorial toga. Mrs. Minnie Fisher
Cunningham Of Galveston and Col
onel Alvin 0wsley of Dallas are vir-
tuaily full-fledged candidates. Con-
gresham Tom Conally Is the
maybe" candidate. II is easily pos
sible that one or two more may get
In before it is over.
The most colorful c~ampaigner OF
b bunch il Tom Bianton. He has
been q stormy petrol in congress ever
since the West Texas district sent
him up there. Incidentally, he Is
thoroughly disliked by his colleagues
IN congress, and his repeated re-elec-
ton would indicate that he is thor
oughly liked by his constituents, or a
majority OF them.
Blanton's Friends Active
Blanton represents probably a
higher percentage Of rural voters
than does any other Texas congress
man. His constituents get up at day
light or before and work until dark.
d Tom made his first race for
congress from the Abilene district he
told the voters when he got to Wash
tngton he was going to put a stop 20
"a thing OF congress meeting at
noon and adjourning at 3 or 4 o'clock.
They agreed with him that il was an
outrage to pay men $4,000 a year to
work such short hours. However,
they didn't know about the many
hours OF committee work and the more
hours of running errands for these
same constituents which make q con
gresham a hard working individual.
When Blarton takes the stump
against Mayfield the fur will begin
TO fly. The Abilene man is n vicious
campaigner, calls a spade a spade in
his speeches ana has a way of de-
veloring a very formidable following.
Blanton expects to get his strength
from the rural sections of Texas. He
will appeal to them by telling Of the
waste and extravaganza that goes on
in Washington under the guise of
senatorial courtesy. He will talk
about the ills and troubles OF the
farmers and what he can do as a SEN
ator 20 remedy these ailments.
Colquitt Not Sensational
B1anton is q campaigner OF the
Ferguson type and they have an over
Tapped following. But IL remains to
be seen il Ferguson will throw his
support to Blanton, with the l.ktli-
hood in favor of such a gesture.
Colquitt il largely relying on his
old followers and his prestige as for
mer governor for his strength, or the
neucleus OF Il. He il not a sensa-
tional eampaigner. and has not been
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
Valley Students
At -
u. Of T.

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 21.-Final ex-
aminations for the fasl semester at
the University Of Texas will begin
Wednesday, Jan. rs, and will end
Tuesday, Jan. 81, L. ]. Mathews.
registrar, announces. The second
semester opens February 4.
Mid-year graduates Of high schools
will this year for the first time be
permitted to enter the University i'm
mediately after their graduation.
This has been made possible through
the change in the University school
plan from three terms to two Sc
mesters.
Several former University students
from the Valley and high school stu
dents completing their work in Jsnu-
airy are expected to enroll in the Uni
versity.
Valley students on the University
campus Wednesday welcomed the
basket ball team Of Edinburg Junior
college, which lost 32-17 in a we'll
played game with the Longhorn
freshmen.
Men from the Valley institution
who took part in the game were Gar
LCLlF IaQL1Auv WIN was 1A9V AAE
point man for his team, Doutbit,
Smith, Jayroe, Jamerson, Bates
Leach, and Cox. {.
While on the eampus they met
many students from the Valley who
are attending the University.
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity
entertained with a dance at the Aus
tin Country Club Friday night, giving
over two hundred students on the
guest list.
Valley students at the affair in
cluded Steve Wray of Donna, a men,
Der Of the fraternity, Jimmie Hufen-
| dick of McAllen. Carroll Thomas OF
San Benito, and Miss Lucille Wray OF
Donna.
Sam Wright Of McAllen, junior law
student in the University. was con-
fined TO St. David's Hospital in Aus
tin Wednesday.
George Osborne Of McAllen was
the star Of the basket ball game be.
tween the team of the School Of
Business Administration and the Col
lege of Arts and Sciences Monday
evening. Osborne plays a guard po'
sition on the p. r. A. team.
Osborne will leave at the end OF
final examinations of this semester
which closes Jan. 81, 10 do coordin'
alton work necessary for his degree
which requires at least three month:
~ practical business experience. Ht
intend - do the requisite work ir
the Valley.
The Cowboys, pep organization or
the University campus, held a lun'
cheon Thursday evening OF last week
which was attended by Preston Oliver
or Fdinburg and Fred Wagner oi
Brownsville. members.
Monday. April is. has been selected
as the day for the staging Of the an
nual Dads and Mothers Day mt the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
Valley Society
MISS BARBARA PAYNE, Editor Phone

Monroe, G. J. Martin. George B.
Marsh, Z. Owen Scott, W. W. San
ford.
POST GUESTS HONORED
Mrs. Z. Owen Scott entertained
the Thursday Bridge club ut her
residence last week at which time
a number of guests were included
as a compliment TO two guests ia
Fort Ringgold, Mrs. Charles Mether
Of Austin and Mrs. George Garity
Of Lowell, Mass.
High score prize for the club went
to Mrs. L. B. Caruthers, and high
o for the guests was won by
Mrs. Charles Mather. Those present
were: Mesdames j. J. Guerra, Ed
ward Ritz, Ben Britain, George 3.
Marsh, v. N. Lott, c. J. Bolleter,
Laurence r. Brooks. G. j. Martin.
Mary Edgerton. L. B. Caruthers and
Miss Camille Block; Mesdames Fred
Guerra, Rossiter Garity, George
Garity, Charles Mather. z. M. Fic-
kett, Murray B. Rush. Walter Ham
ilton. Dean and Herbert Kidwell.
HOSTS AT CLUB
The Fort Ringgold Bridge club
was entertained Thursday evening
by Capt. and Mrs. Mott Ramsey,
Three tables Of players were pres
ent and high score was won by Mrs,
Walter Hamilton and Captain Ros.
sitter Garity. Those present were
Captain and Mrs. Walter Hamilton
Captain and Mrs. Rossiter Garity
Captain and Mrs. Z. NJ. Pickett. Mes.
danes Charles Mather, Herbert Kid.
we'll, z. Owen Scott. Mr.. and Mrs
Luis Perez Abreu, and Mrs. j. "A
Burger.
PERSONALS
Capt. and Mrs. Rossiter Garity
and Capt. Garrity's mother, Mrs
: George Garity, motored TO For
Brown Sunday to see the polo game
Mr.. and Mrs. john A. Pope, Sr., Of
Laredo were guests here this weel
of their son and daughter-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Pope, Jr.
Mrs. j. A. Burger Of San Antonio
arrived Wednesday for a visit will
her daughter and son, Capt. an,
Mrs. Mott Ramsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luis Perez AbreI
have returned from a weeks sta.
in Monterrey, Mexico. where Mr.
Perez was called on business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
Jack Holt Goes
To Fort Worth
Especial to The Herald)

BEAUMONT, Jan. 21.-Jack n.
Holt, for the last two years execu-
tive secretary Of the Beaumont
Chamber Of Commerce, was chosen
general manager Of the Fort Worth
Association Of Commerce Wednes-
day, according to advices received
here.
Holt was expected back here to-
day from Fort Worth. Holt became
secretary January /, 1926, coming
here from Tampico. Mexico, where he
was secretary Of the american
Chamber Of Commerce. Formerly he
was secretary of the Brownsville
Chamber of Commerce for two years,
and for two years was assistant sec
rotary Of the Oklahoma city cham
Der.
During his term here. Holt re-
organized the chamber ana placed il
on q solid financial foundation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22

University life featuring such or
CARNATIONS at the Curtain Club, dra-
matte organization, the Lcnghorn
Band, the Choral club, and others,
will be the outstanding entertain
ment OF the entire occasion.
Prizes for the father and mother
coming the longest distance and for
the parents having the most children
now In the University will be given.
Gyneth Stugard Of Alamo. presi-
dent Of the Orange Jackets. will have
charge Of guiding the visitors over
the campus on the morning set aside
for inspection.
Mexican folk songs By Estebsn
Cara or MeAllen featured the meet
ing Of Fl Club Mexicano Of the Uni
versity Monday evening. Ten students
from st. Edwards University were
among the visitors nj the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
MRS. TOLsON r
RIO GRANDE CITY
woMEN-s CLUB SOCIAL

wOMENS CLUB SOCIAL
Mrs. Laurence r. Brooks was host
ess to the Woman's club Tuesday
afternoon at which time the annual
election Of officers was held. Mrs,
C. Soils, past vice president, who
has been acting president since the
resignation of Mrs. r. S. Fessen-
den. was elected president. Mrs. c.
J.. Martin was made vice president;
Mrs. George b. Marsh. secretary
treasurer; Mrs. J. Wallace, cores
ponding secretary; Mrs. L. B. Car
uthers, parliamentarian.
Following the business session a
social hour was enjoyed. Those
present were Mesdames c. Soils, L.
3. Caruthers, J. J. Guerra. Elodia
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
GET SCOUT CERTIFICATES

MERCEDES, Jan. 21.-At the first
annual banquet Of the Valley Scout
council held at San Benito, Tues
day night, Ray Schmitter, assistant
scoutmaster of the American Le-
Rion troop, and Eddie Crosswhite,
leader of the Christian church troop,
both OF Mercedes, were awarded
scout leadership certificates, both
having completed the leadership
course OF instruction held under the
supervision Of Valley Scout Exeeu-
tive Tom MURRAY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
NEW PUPILS ENROLL

MERCEDES, Jan 81. - Accord
ing to superintendent E. II. Po-
teet, Of the Mercedes schools, APP
proximately 35 new students we're
enrolled in the school here this
week at the beginning Of the Sec
ond semester. Twenty Of the new
students are above the low first
grade and fifteen Of the list include
beginners. Eight junior high school
students we're transferred 10 the
senior high school.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
MOTHER MoN0RED

MOTHER MoN0RED
Mrs. c. X. McCulley Of Houston,
who IL visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Jack George, was honor guest at a
bridge party on Thursday after
noon, with Mrs. Alan H~vistendahl
and Mrs. II. J. Mention as joint
h~ostssses.
The party was given ut the home
Of Mrs. Hvistendahl, the rooms be-
ing attractive with roses and ferns.
Auction bridge was played for a
couple of hours with high score 60
ing to Mrs. A. ". Brown, low score
to Mrs. l. T. Hoyt, and q guest
trophy to Mrs. McCulley.
Covers were placed after the
games for a refreshment course
for mesdames McCulley, Jack
George, ]. Z. Blythe, r. z. Kirk
patrick, Art Tolson, r. Z. Lee, p.
w. Perkins. John Herndon, r. NJ.
VIM, II. H. Kidder, L. T. Hoyt,
Walter vann, A. N. Brown and
Misses Vennie Haynes and May
Belle Warren.
! MONTHLY ID. A. r MEETING
The Valley D. A. r. organization
held its monthly meeting in Mer.
cedes on Wednesday at the home Of
Mrs. r. NJ. VIM, with Mrs. Fred
Wright, Mrs. John Bruce, Mrs. ]
Dowler, and Mrs. z. Z. Evans a.
joint hostesses for the occasion.
The meeting was preceded by a ]
o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Raymond
Wills Of Weslaco had charge Of th'
program. characterization" "a
the theme of the meeting.
Plans were discussed for the
George Washington tea" an annua
event in the organization, which vii
be held Feb. %, at the Women
building in Harlirgen.
Out-of-town members present were
A. ]. Pollard, A. L. Brooks, j. A
Palmer, c. A. Griffith. r. c. Jen'
nings, Ira Ellis, and DR.. Mickey o.
Harrington, II. c. Jessup, c. NJ. Cash
Yoder, N. ]. Helm and Alexander. o.
San Benito; Walter Weaver and W
A. Wright Of Donna: r. A. Roitscl
! of McAllen, Raymond Mills Of Yves
laco, Walter Swarner. Rodgers, ant
Miss Laura McClay Of Mercedes.
MRS. sHoUsE ENTERTAINs
Mrs. A. w. Shouse was hostess a
an enjoyable meeting of the Wednes
day Afternoon Bridge club at he
home in Palm Heights. Three table
Of players were present with frs
and second high scores going to Mrs
J. W. Rouse and Mrs. M. G. Black
Miss Ethel McSween was presente'
the guest prize. After the games
tempting refreshment course wa
served.
MRS. TOLsoN HOSTESS
The Coterie club had for hostess OF
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Art Tol
son, at the home of Mrs. r. z. Kirk
patrick. In the games OF auction
bridge, Mrs. r. E. Lee scored high !
the club and Mrs. Jack George, anon
the guests.
Those enjoying the games and I'll
refreshment course that followe
were sixteen in number.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
DIES CASTING HER VOTE

BIRMINGHAM, Eng-Mrs. Eva
rset. aged II. dropped dead as
"A was voting for the first time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
ID INTO LUCK

PARIS.-Mme. Cotterau. a wealthy
widow, adopted q 9-yesr-old boy she
heard fiddling for aims.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-06
DEPORTATION OF
CHILD DELAYED
Await Courts Decision on
Validity of Birth.
Ry United Press

Ry United Press
DETROIT, March 6.-Four- year
old Joseph Boyer will not be de-
ported, it was indicated today until
the Ingham Circuit Court has
passed upon the validity of the GER
tificate recording his birth.
Apparently the heir to millions,
since four years ago last November,
it has developed he was purchased
from an unwed chambermaid in
Windsor, Ont, and foisted upon
Myron L. Boyer by Boyers wife as
their natural son. born in Detroit.
The mother admitted the child
was smuggled into the United
States and into her home while her
husband was away Filing of a suit
by her husband to eXpunge the
child's birth record" precipitated
an immigration inquiry intended TO
establish the basis for deportation
proceedings.
A second suit repudiating the
bogus heir was reported filed by
Boyer in the Wayne Circuit Court.
It was said to seek an injunction
against the trustees of a trust fund
created by the child's apparent
grandfather" Joseph Boyer.
Boyer sought to prevent the
trustees from paying money from
the fund for the child's support.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-06
vELMA WEST
IS SENTENCED
TOLIFE Term
Girl Slayer Pleads Guilty to
Charge of Second
Degree Murder.
PARLEY ENDS TRIAL
Attorneys Compromise on
Plea; Expect Removal
to Prison Today.
By United Press

By United Press
PAINESVILLE, Ohio, March g.
The murder trial of Velma West for
the Staying Of her husband, T. Ed
ward West, prominent Perry (Ohiol
nursery man, came TO an end today
when the blonde housewife pleaded
guilty to charge of second degree
murder.
Judge J. B. Barnes Immediately
sentenced her to life in the NaryS-
vile (Ohio) State Reformatory. TN
der the plea of second degree mur-
der, she becomes eligible to parole
after ten years imprisonment.
The second degree plea was a half
victory for both the State and the
defense. Previously attorneys for
Mrs. West had maintained that
Velma killed in Self-defense and
could not be guilty of a greater
charge than manslaughter.
State Accepts Plea
When court opened at $50 a. m,
Attorney Francis Poulson. chief
counsel for the blonde slayer stepped
forward.
"The defendant, Velma West, at
this time desires to enter a plea
Of guilty" Poulson said.
Trial Judge j. D. Barnes looked
at Seth Paulin, Lake County prose-
cutor. Paulin stood up and an
nounced that the State would ac-
cept the plea.
Brought to the bench at the re-
quest of the court, Mrs. West was
asked whether she agreed to the
plea of guilty.
"Yes, sir" she replied in a voice
that resenbled a whisper.
Then Judge Barnes asked her if
she had anything to say before SEN
tence was imposed.
Trembling and apparently nerV-
Gus, she said: Il have nothing TO
say"
Judge Barnes termed the SEN
tence directly resultant of a confer
ence between the court and oppos-
ing attorneys.
May Start Sentence Today
1--WE accept full responsibility for
the second degree murder plea" he
said, and we are convinced the de-
fendant could not have been con-
victed of the first degree murder
charge on which she was indicted"
The plea and sentence brought to
an end one of the most sensational
murder cases in the history of Ohio,
Edward West, Perry, Ohio, nursery
man. was found murdered in the
West bungalow at Perry Dec. 6. His
head had been battered by a claw
hammer.
The day following Mrs. West was
arrested at the home of her mother
in East Cleveland and although she
presented perfect alibi, later con-
fessed to Painesviile authorities that
she had committed the crime.
1t was expected that the Perry
housewife would be taken to Marys-
vile. Ohio, this Afternoon to begin
serving her sentence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-06
Poisoned MAY Die
Or. ]. S. GOOde Critically III
at Hospital.

DR.. Joseph s. Goode, So. Of 251
E. Forty-Seventh ST., dentist with
offices at TOT Hume ManSur Bldg,
found unconscious on an outbound
Delaware st. bus Monday, was in
critical condition at city hospital
today.
Physicians at the hospital de-
clared that symptoms indicated
that the dentist was suffering with
a severe degree of of poisoning, the
nature of which they we're unable to
determine exactly.
DR.. Damon Goode, a son, said
that there was nothing that would
cause his father to take poison. He
said that his father had headache
and had probobaly taken an over
dose of headache pills. A small
bottle Of tablets was found on his
person.
Mrs. Goode and her daughter-in-
law are visiting in Florida.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-06
3 OF FAMILY
DEAD IN FIRE
Woman, Two Children VIC
tins at Bedford.

By United Press
BEDFORD, Ind, March 6.-Three
members OF a family of five were
burned to death here today when
fire destroyed the home of A. j.
Stewart.
The dead are Mrs. Pearl Stewart,
"a, and two of her children, Rex
Albert, 3, and lola May, 5.
The fire started when Mrs. Stew
art attempted to light an oil stove
An explosion turned the kitchen
into mass of flames.
Stewart awakened to see Mrs
Stewart dashing about Historically.
He grabbed a 3-months-old baby
and leaped through a window. At
tempting to gain entrance again,
he found all doors locked and win
dows too high to climb through
BY the time he had forced his way
into the house, the flames prevented
him from getting beyond the door
way. The bodies were badly charred.