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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-08
HUSBANDS CRIES FOR HELP.

HUSBANDS CRIES FOR HELP.
At that hour Mr. schooley and his wife were
startled by loud cries of Help Help Muir
der!" Running out into the landing az the
head Of the stairs. Schooley found Kronman
running wildly about.
MY wife! My wife" he gasped, pointing
toward his fiat She's been murdered
Schooley rushed into the private hall from
which the Kronman rooms lead and there ne
found Mrs. Kronman lying.
There are five rooms in the Kronman fat
The kitchen proper. the dining room. bedroom
and the paror are on the left Of the private
hall. A sort OF sub-kitchen and the bathroom
the right OF this private hall.
When Mr. Schooley reached Mrs Kronman
she was lying almost directly across the private
hall, her feet in the doorway Of the sub-ktchen.
her head against the doorjamb OF the dining
room. diagonay across. The door of the sub
kitchen was bespattered with blood. the carpet
was smeared with IT, and a pool OF blood had
formed near the wOmans head.
Schooley examined the woman hurriedly and
found that she still lived Assisted by the hus-
band he carried her into the dining room and
propped her up against a sofa Her head con-
tained two great gashes and dozen smaller
ones. Her assaiant inflicted two heavy blows
and then hacked her many times, lacerating
her face and fracturing her skull that the
brains oozed out She presented terrible spec
tacle.
After helping TO carry his wife in Kronman
ran down and called up Policeman Laing. An
ambulance was called, and Mrs. Kronman was
taken TO Roosevelt Hospital. Detective Ser
geant Armstrong. OF the Central Offlce; Detec-
tive Sergeant Sullivan. Detective Sergeant Muir
ray also OF the Central Office; Acting Captain
Cooney and Detectives Coughlin, Thorpe and
8Iichaels. OF his staff. Of the West Thirty-sev-
.nth-st. station, were soon at work on the case
Detective Sergeant Armstrong went TO Roose-
welt Hospital and sat at the bedside Of the
woman hoping TO get some utterance from her.
either in a moment OF consciousness or delirium.
that might give a clew. Other detectives
searched the fiat, while more took charge Of the
bucha "A 70 paf his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-08
A TALK WITH Mr.. MOSS.

When a Tribune reporter Frank Moss AT
his home, No. 900 East One-hundred- and-twen-
tieth-st. last night. he had been already In
formed that Senator Platt had made no sighting
alluson TO him in the that had been re-
ported and he seemed pleased al the eXplana-
ton that the Senator had made. There Is
nothing left for me TO say now" Mr.. Moss
declared. What Senator Platt stated was per
fectly right He does rot know me. do
know him. Neither is he responsible for me or
for the committee In fact only consented TO
act as counsel for the committee the under
standing that I should have an entirely free
hand. without dictation or interference from
any one. Consequently. in saying what he did
Senator Platt stated nothing but the truth. But
he did not refer TO me in the unkind tone that
the reports of the interview sought to infer"
Lemuel E Quigg characterized the stories
that the investigation is 10 be called off, con-
sequent upon Mr.. Platts reported disavowal II
the committee and its counsel as absurd Sen
ator Platt did not say anything that justified
such rumors" Mr.. Quigg said. He intended
the reporters to understand simply that he was
not conducting the inquiry. and was not under
taking to influence the committee in any way
whatever. Mr. Moss has been suggesting that
the Legislature ought 10 be called together for
the purpose OF so amending the charter as 70
require new municipal election next NONefn-
ber as means Of ridding the city Of the Tam.
many government The newspaper reporters
have been trying 10 ascertain how far Mr. Moss
in this expression represented the views OF the
leaders Of the Republican party. and what prob
ability there was Of Mr.. Mosss recommendation
being carried out The fact is that Mr. Moss
spoke simply for himself, he announced az
the time. The leaders OF the Republican party
bay bigba Fo- Nv nd
ceive that he is doing invaluable work. No bet
ter work has ever been done by any investigat-
ing committee. and Mr. Moss's part in it en-
titles him TO the highest credit. He was en-
ployed by the committee in the belief that he
would accomplish this work, and in 80 far as the
Republican organization can support him in
pointing out and then in carrying out the re-
forms which his exposures show 10 he neces-
sary, that support he will surely have"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
ANOTHER MINE DEAL
The Coohiti Mining Company Sc
cures the Lone Star Group.
PRICE SAID TO Be $4,000
A Site for a New Mill Has Been Chosen
and Two Hundred More Men Will Be
mployed-Machiner to Be Run
by Electricity.

The Lone Star group of mines at
Bland has become the property of the
Cochiti Gold Mining Company, owner of
the Albemarle, the deal having been
contaminated within the last few days.
Some time ago 0. P. Posey purchased
from Chester Greenwood a one-third
interest in this valuable property. Now
the other two-thirds, owned by H. M.
McFarlane, of Chicago, has been pur-
chased.
The price paid by Mr.. Posey for the
remaining two-thirds of the Lone Star
is said to be $3.50, 900. The mine is pro-
nounced a wonder by experts. 1t is To-
Gated on the west side of Pine canon,
several thousand feet southwest of the
Crown Point; including tunnels, drifts,
wines and slopes, has been developed
to the extent of about 1000 feet, but the
greatest depth gained does not exceed
300 feet; shows rs or 80 feet of ore on
the surface, and a breast of 40 or 30
and even SO feet of mineral at places
a veritable quarry-in the lower level;
has produced magnificent specimens of
free gold, ore that assayed as high as
50, 800 per ton, and much Of the mineral
| found in the lower workings Is very
high grade. Grouped with the Lone
Star are the Free Trade and Dry Mo-
nopole.
The site for the new mill has been Sc
lected on the divide between Pine an6
Media Dia canons, just above the Blanc
mill. A tramway will be built for the
purpose of conveying the ore from the
mine to the mill. The mill will be oper'
ated, as also will be the Albemarle, by
electric power generated at the com
pany's big plant now in course of con
struction at Madrid. The purchaser!
have already taken charge of the Lone
Star group. It is estimated that 2O'
more men will be employed in working
the mines.
The price paid by Mr. Posey for tn
other third interest in the Lone Sta,
was $4,000.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Court Items.

Unless Judge ]. w. Crumpacker re-
turns to Albuquerque from California
on Monday Judge McFie will go to AL
buquerque to open court and organize
the grand jury.
The territorial grand jury adjourned
this noon until Monday.
The United States grand jury and pet
it jury are expected to adjourn this aft
ernoon for the term.
This morning in the United States
court Mauricio Gonzales was found
guilty of selling liquor to Indians and
was sentenced to one year in the pen
%itentiary and costs of prosecution. In
the case of the United States rs. Isabel
Martinez, on "a charge of selling liquor
to Indians, a nolle prosequi was entered.
In the suit Of Josefita VS.. Antonio J.
Ortiz, for ejectment from a piece of
property near Galisteo, Judge McFie
appointed Hon. w. H. Whiteman ref
cree to take testimony and report to the
court.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

the Crown Point group, will be in Santa
Fe next Wednesday,. Mr.. Spier will
probably at that time pass upon the va
rious projects mentioned in connection
with the Crown Point deal.
Mr.. Tenant has just returned from
Hanover, and is satisfied that his for
mer predictions about that prosperous
camp are all coming true. Out of his
Modoc mine, despite the fact that the
ore has to be hauled in wagons two
miles, twenty-eight car loads of ore was
shipped out last month, and fifty cars
will be shipped this month. Mr.. Ten
nant's returns from the smelter show
$2S a ton above all smelter charges. He
has not yet entirely concluded the deal
for the Cerrillos smelter to treat the
Hanover ore. The eastern people inter-
ested in the project are still figuring
upon the ACCESSIBILITY of leaving the
| smelter just as it is without changing
the lead stack to a copper stack, as first
proposed; may erect a copper stack as
an addition to the smelter, and thus be
enabled to treat both lead and copper
| ores.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
A DELAYED Train.

There were quite a number of passen-
gers on yesterdays delayed train of the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad that
came in shortly before noon to-day. The
number Of washouts between Espanola
and this city was six. A construction
crew went out of Espanola this morning
at 8 o'clock and repaired the damage
caused by the water. Among the pas
sengers on the train were Ex-Governor
W. j. Mcconnell, now Indian inspector,
who had been at Dulce, ON the Jicarilla
Apache Indian reservation, and ex-
Governor L. Bradford Prince, who came
to the city from his farm near Espa-
nola.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Forfeited Life Insurance Policy.

When Fred V. Piontkowsky, civil en-
gineer, removed to the City of Mexico
with his family, he had a $40, 900 life in
a policy, upon which he kept pre-
miums paid. For some time before his
death by yellow fever his work for a
railway kept him in the fever district
in the southern part of the republic. II
is now stated that he forfeited the poll
cy by going into the unhealthy region.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Indian Pupils Arrive.

W. T. Shelton, industrial teacher at
the government Indian school, returned
home last evening from a very success
full trip through southern Arizona for
pupils for the Indian school. The Papa
go pupils he brought, while unable to
speak English, were well dressed, some
of them being the next thing to dudes,
wearing silk shirts and other apparel in
keeping. They all came from very near
the Mexican border.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
MINOR CITY TOPICS.

The board of county commissioners
will meet October 3.
C. L. Pollard, the Espanola merchant,
is a visitor in the capital.
Considerable hail fell last evening,
some of the hailstones being as large as
beans. The rain fell in torrents and
washed out streets at several points In
this city. Considerable hail fell this
morning, but the weather bureau prom
ises that by this evening and tomorrow
clear fair weather will prevail. The
storm of the past few days was general
over northern and central New Mexico
About one inch of rain has fallen in this
city since the storm commenced three
days ago.
The Lake peaks and the Lake range
as we'll as Mount Badly, were covered
4 with snow or hail to-day, the first time
| since early June, when the last visible
snow disappeared from the peaks.
A letter addressed to G. M. CORN
| Arizona, is held at the postoffice fol
more complete address.
The territorial board Of equalization
adjourned today and the members will
return to their respective homes toda,
or tomorrow. The full proceedings 0
the board will be published Monday.
Fresh Ranch Eggs and the celebrated
h,o,,1 Ccoopary, RIttar al
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Representing Six of the largest
Tailoring Houses in the
United States.

The Santa Fe Mercantile Company
has opened a tailoring made to order
establishment on the west side of the
plaza, next to the Wells Fargo express
office, under the management of Mr.. G.
r. Collins. A perfect fit and satisfac-
ton in every respect Is guaranteed.
Don't buy your suits Of would-be trav-
cling agents. We are here to do bust
ness, and we'll do it. Prices as cheap as
any living soul can possibly make them.
SANTA FEE MERCANTILE CO.,
AID. GUSDORF.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Fine Csc meals at the Bon-Ton.
Death of an Old Millwright.

Captain Jesse Thomas died at Cooks,
Grant county, this week, aged 80 years.
He was a native of Philadelphia, Penn,
but had been a resident of Grant county
for about twenty years past. He was a
millwright and carpenter by trade, and
had worked on the erection of many
quartz mills in the mining camps of the
southwest.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

HANOVER AND BLAND.
Items in Relation to Some Properties in the
Two CAMPS,

George e. Milliken, general manager
for ex-senator Warner e. Miller and
W.. r. Spier, is at Bland, and has put
a force of men to work on the Crown
Point. He has decided to erect a 100
ton mill at the mine. He is also favor
ably impressed with the project of
erecting a 1,000-ton mill on the Rio
Grande, as we'll as an electric power
plant. A. w. Tenant to-day received
a telegram from New York stating that
together with Senator Miller, bought
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
THE FOUNTAIN FETE.
A Detailed Statement Of Receipts aud Ex-
penditures,

The w. B. T. and L. A. desires to
thank the public for it's very liberal
patronage of it's plaza fete last Tuesday
night. Also, the merchants and business
men who gave so generously.
The ladies desire especially to thank
those who, by their personal assist
ance, contributed so much toward max
ing the entertainment so decided a sue
cess. The amount realized from the fete,
together with that on hand, will now
insure the erection of a handsome
drinking fountain in the plaza within a
short time.
For the information of those interest
ed, the following statement of receipts
and expenditures Is given:
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Deficiency Claim Fund and Taxes.

Territorial Treasurer Vaughn to-day
received the following amounts: For de-
flciency claim bonds, SO, 1000, from the
Bellan Price Investment Company Of
Denver, Colo; Juan B. MARTINEZ, tax
collector, Mora county, 1895 taxes 1881
1898 taxes $419.56, of which $243.2 % is for
territorial purposes and 1888 for terri
torial institutions; $3.50 for copy of ter
laws.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

The published statement of the First
National bank Of this city shows it to
be one of the strongest in New Mexico.
1t has in deposits over one-third of a
million dollars. Besides abundant as
sets, the bank has on hand $36, 900, with
amounts due from other first-class
banks aggregating 1925, 900.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
At the Hotels.

At the Claire: G. L. Pollard, Espano-
la; w. F. Taliafero, Los Angeles; G. M.
Foraker, Albuquerque; A. j. Brant,
Cerrillos.
At the Exchange: Joshua Zanone, Leo
Zanone and Walter Zanone, St. Louis;
Mrs. Huber, Las Vegas.
At the Palace: Edward E. Mackenzie,
NJ. D., Baltimore, Md.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

ed by Miss Hurt, presided at the punch
bowl. Misses Keller, Mckenzie and
Staab served the cream and cake. A
hidden string orchestra discoursed
sweet music, and the young folks later
in the evening had dancing.
Mrs. Kleinsmith, Misses Tudie and
Henrietta Franz of st. Louis, Mrs.
Wheeler Of Las Vegas, sisters of Mrs.
Fiske, and Mrs. E. ID. Franz, of st.
Louis, mother of Mrs. Fiske, left last
evening for their homes.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Mexican Drawn Work.

Just received a new lot of handsome
drawn work from rs cents to $40 apiece,
among them a few Tea and Table
Cloths, from $25 to 500 each, at Colds
General Store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Half Fare to the Fair.

For the territorial horticultural exhibit
ton in this city the Denver s. Rio Gran
de railroad has agreed to sell half fare
tickets from all stations between this
city, Alamosa and Durango, on October
8, 4 and s and to be good to return antil
October Q. This should ensure a good
attendance from the northwest.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Indian Depredation Claim.

The claim of the Wells-Fargo Express
Company, in which the deposition of
Colonel J.. Frank Chaves was taken yes
terday, Is for $3.50, 900 for property de-
stroyed from 1866 to 1869 in several
states and territories.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

G. G. BcrIetlh, manufactures O..
tin, copper and iron ware. Roof
ing and guttering a specially.
San Francisco street, John Ham.
pel's old stand. All tin roofing
guaranteed for ten years.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

Just received a small lot of Apache
Indian Baskets, ranging from 81 up to
SO each. at Colds General Store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Mexican Cigars,

Always on hand, the celebrated
brands Victories dc Colon and "Rei-
mas Vera Cruz Mexican Tobacco CT
gars. Fresh received weekly. The best
5 and 10 cent cigars in the city at Colds
General Store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

"To err is human" but to continue
the mistake of neglecting your blood is
folly. Keep the blood pure with Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
oysters at the Bon-Ton.
Plaza Concert.

Professor Perez band will render the
following musical program>on the plaza
tomorrow afternoon at 800 o'clock, the
Weather permitting:
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL it
fails to cure. Csc. The genuine has l..
B. @. on each tablet.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
My Opening Line
A Staunch Bank.

of fine pattern hats have arrived and
ready for inspection. Miss A. Mugler.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Fl Safety That is Sale.

l. You perhaps have shaved with razors
That you thought were just the thing
That cut your whiskers off your face
And had the proper ring.
H. But sometimes on a Sunday morn
1t ripped and scraped and tore
And the air assumed sapphire hue
Caused by the way you swore.
III. You couldn't make it cut a hair
Although you held it tight
And your language was emphatic
Your face slashed left and right.
". Now. Gentlemen, just let US say
The track you are on is wrong
If You'll get "a DIAMOND SAFETY
Your life will be a song.
THE DIAMOND RAZOR GUARD. FITS ANY RAZOR.
PRICE, 25 CENTS.
w. n. COEBEl,
The HardWareman
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

Mountain and Plain, Denver, Sept. 25,
26, 81, %, 29, 80; $1O.25 for the round trip,
Santa Fe Route.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
Navajo, Chimayo, Old Mexico Blankets.

lust received from Mexico, the Tiger
back, San Miguel and Aguas Calientes
Saltillero Blankets at Colds General
Store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16
FALLING
HAIR


BY warm shampoos with CuTrcuRA SOAR. fol.
lowed by light dressings with CuTrouRA, Dur.
cot OF emollients and greatest of skin cure.
This treatment will clear the scalp and hair
OF crusts, scales, and dandruff, soothe irri.
lated, itching surfaces, stimulate the half
f~ollicles, supply the roots with energy ana
nourisnment, and produce luxuriant ~lustrous
hair with clean, wholesome scalp.
Sold everywhere. poTrrv il 100 a.. a,
session. - How to Produce Luxurianf Hail" ~
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-16

Fresh Ranch Eggs and the celebrated
brand peabody" Creamery Butter al
ways on hand at Colds General Store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
property Transfers.

Richmond: Walter Christian, Clerk. 70
Joseph T. Glenn. 80 feet on west side
Laurel street. 30 feet south or Beverly
street. I'm name Of +. a. Woodson, ior
taxes. S1s12.
Same to same, q feet on east side Of
Second street. 1iG feet north of Leigh
street. I'm name Of u. Wicker. trustee;
l.. 4. Probst. &c. for taxes, se2S9.
Same to same. p feet on Pine street
between Eimwood and Dover now called
Main and Cary streets. IN name or Mary
J. and Elizabeth +. Pendleton, FOR taxes
$5LS6. -,
Same 70 same, 30 feet on west side
Seventeenth or Valley street In name OF
Thomas Hewlett. for taxes, Sl3s.32
Edward r. Day and wife ana - r.
Lowry and wife 20 Ellen \. Haynes, IN
terest I'm 10 feet on west side Twcnty-
fifth street. 1sS feet north of Leigh street.
s.
NJ t. and c. +. Wood 10 Greed T.
Davis. - feet on east side Twenty eighth
street. II feet south Of O street, 81 20
Hcnrico: Samuel T. Waddill. Clerk, 70
w. NJ. Maudlebaum. 30 feet on east side
Twcnty-fOurth street between X and ,
streets. in name Of John Montague, Tor
taxes. seize.
Same to same. 30 feet on south side
Taylor street. $50 feet west Of Carter
street. i'm name Of Mary Mitchell and ais
for taxes, 1893.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
coLonED CLUB nnoKEN ur.
Justice John Fines the President
sSn-Othcr Police Court (ascs.

Justice John was occupied I'm the Police
Court yesterday morning for some time
with social club Of Jackson Ward. The
club in question was that Of Lud Berry.
OF No. Sol IL north First street. Com
plant was made some time ago TO Chief
Howard that this club was selling d.
Quors 10 outsiders. Policemen Amos.
wyatt, Clarkson. and the detectives We're
ueputied TO investigate the grounds for
the charge against them.
Lud Berry and several others were ar
rested Policeman Amos testified ycster-
day morning that he found a negro. an
ex-oOnvict coming out Of the club ON
Sunday night having two bottles Of beer
This man said he had gotten them from
Lud Berrys place, and he was not a
member of the club The officer found an
other man that same night. who also was
not a member, and who had gotten liquor
from the club Both men were I'm court
yesterday. and testified 90 these facts.
Berry was represented by Mr.. H. NJ
Smith, and s-Attorney
Richardson prosecuted the clubman The
lawyers argued the case at some length
II was soon evident that the Common
wealth had made out its case, however
and Justice Crutchheld fined Berry $50
and costs MIR. Smith stated that the
club would be disorganized.
Charges have been made against other
colored clubs of the city, and next We'd
nesday has been set as the day for the
cases 20 be heard
John Anderson and Robert Christian,
the two negroes arrested on Tuesday on
the charge Of being suspicious characters
were given twelve months I'm jail yestor-
day morning These men were found
making an attempt TO rob the wholesale
store Of Etchiscn. Bates x Starkc ON
Tuesday morning. one Of them drew a
knife on clerk I'm the store. But when
the other clerk came i'm. both ran. They
were pursued by Sergeant Kerse and PO-
iiceman Crump and caught They are
mean-looking men, who have been in
court many times before.
James Satterwhite. the man charged
with picking the pocket Of Mr. Miles al
the Crenshaw's Warehouse was given
q hearing. II looked dark for him. and
Justice John sent the man on to the
grand jury.
John Willoughby. a sailor. was charged
with being disordcrly in the Office OF Mr.
i. A. $. Brine. and refusing TO go out
whom ordered 60 do so. The man was on
a tear. Mr. Brine told Justice Crutchfcld
that he had no desire TO have the man
sent TO jail. SO his Honor gave the TAR his
liberty, ana the privilege Of getting out
OF town at once.
Aubrey Farmer. young man charged
with being dsorderly and firing a pistol
at Traction car. was called. But this is
just one defendant among several ia this
case. SO the hearing went over until the
9th OF December
Bette Ann White and Leila Davis both
colorod raised a great row. Both admins
tered beatings TO each other. Both were
fined so. too. and sent TO jail for twelve
months.
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