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Gambler Items,

w. l.. Noyes and wife, of Baltimore, were
in town Sunday.
Messrs. Willy Williams, Roger Shipley and
Alva Brauning, who are employed by the
Consolidated Railway Company visited friends
here on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Brown and wife, of Sykesville,
were the guests of Mr.. Samuel Monroe on
Sunday.
A number of our citizens attended the Ger
man Lutheran picnic last Saturday.
Messrs. William and Reed Barnes are en-
gagged in carpenter work in Baltimore.
Mr.. N. B. Gardner has his new dwelling
nearly completed. 1t will be among The best
in town.
Mr.. Jink Grifee and wife, of Baltimore,
visited friends here on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Charles Knight, an employee of Mr..
Elias Bollinger, had the misfortune to fall
into the wheel-pit of the mill, badly decorating
his scalp. DIR. S. N. Gorsuch rendered neces-
sary surgical aid.
Mrs. A. NJ. Gambler is visiting friends in
Woodberry.
A young child of Mr.. N. B. Gardner, after
suffering for several days from cholera infan-
tum, died on Tuesday last, aged about 6
months.
Mr. Walter McCrea and sister Nellie were
in Westminster on Tuesday last.
Jabez, young son of Mr.. Jabez N. Barnes,
while running and playing with some compan-
ions on last Tuesday fell and broke his leg.
DIR. Matthias was hastily summoned and rem
dered necessary surgical aid
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Silver Run Items.

The Lutheran Sunday school celebration,
which was held in Harvey Maus' grove last
| Saturday was largely attended. Mr.. G. w.
Yeiser gave an interesting talk about his trip
10 the Holy Land and other places. The sing
ing was good and everybody well pleased. The
net proceeds-at the stand after all expenses
were paid amounted to $71.19, which will be
used to liquidaie the church debt.
On Thursday of last week the singing class
held their concert in the same grove. The at
tendance was also good, and the class did
splendidy. Prof. Kurtzeuabe gave talk on
music and also gave the class a drilling lesson
by asking questions, which il very promptly
answered. The concert was success all
through, especially for the sexton.
There were three funerals at the Reformed
Church within four days. On last Friday
Moses Eugene, aged months and II days,
son of Moses J. Troxell of Deep Run, was
buried i'll the new cemetery. On Saturday
morning Harry Frock's funeral took place.
He had met with horrible accident, an ac-
count Of which was reported in last week $ pa
per- lie was son OF William Frock and was
in his 18th year. The funeral was one of the
largest ever held in this place. On Monday
morning Mrs. Eliza Bankert, aged IS years,
6 months and days, widow ofthe late Jacob
Bankerl, of Cherrytown, was buried here;
She is survived by one son, Abraham, and
one daughter, Mrs. Jonas Legore, of Cherry
town. Rev. Mr.. Hartman officiated at these
funerals
Kemper & Feeser have their cider press
ready for making cider.
Mr. Ira B. Lawyer, who has been visiting
in Carroll and surrounding counties, started
westward last Tuesday and expects to get to
his home in Kansas in about month. He
intends to stop over at several places on his
way home. He was very much pleased with
his visit and the cordially with which he was
received by his many friends.
Rev. Fl. c. Fultz, our former Lutheran
pastor, with his family, is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Maus, and other relations
aud friends in this place.
Mrs Ellsworth Dell and children, who were
visiting her parents and other relations and
friends for several weeks, returned TO her
home in Hanover. Pa, last Tuesday.
We are having another hot wave at this
time Wednesday the thermometer regis
tered lO2 to LOG in the shade. Rain is needed.
Rev. Mr.. Dreisbach and family are visiting
their many friedns in this community. He
was formerly pastor of the Reformed Church
in this place.
Mr. Strine and family, of York, Pa, are
the guests of his sister, Mrs. Rev. Ehrhart.
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west FANS Items.

Mrs. Jeanette Franklin is very i'll at this
Miss Tillie Game is visiting her friend, Miss
Rachel Game, at this place.
Miss Jessie Jones, of Baltimore, who mas
been visiting Miss Matte Mercer, has returned
the woods meeting at Whitehill's woods
which was announced by the Cover cores
pondent in last weeks paper, will commence
nanst ia instead of August 9th, and continue
nnt;i the 2eth, Rev b. F. GARRISON will have
Miss Hattie Roberts, who has been III, is
Rev. M. Jones, junior pastor of Lingalore
circuit, will preach at Bethany on the after
noon of the 18th. ..a
evangelist will lecture on temperance at MT.
Airy August Dist
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Suicide at Linwood Camp.

Frank H. Smith, aged eighteen years, went
to Linwood Camp ON Thursday night and
created a sensation about 1890 O'Clock by
shooting himself in the head with a pistol.
Death was immediate, as in two minutes after
the shot was fired the unfortunate youth
breathed his last.
The cause of the act is unknown, but sew
theories are advanced, one being that the
suicide was worried over bill.
Justice Louis Dielman, of New Windsor,
was notified, and went to the scene of the sui
eide. After some inquiries he decided that an
inquest was unnecessary, as it was a clear case
of selfdestruction.
Young Smith lived at Mutlontown with his
parents His father is engaged in the Western
Maryland railroad shops at Union Bridge.
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In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
in Equity.
Lydia Saube VS.. George r. Sauble ct al.
Ordered this I'd day ofAugust, A. D. 1900,
that the sale of the real estate or property
mentioned in the proceedings in this cause,
made and reported by Charles E. Fink and
William II. Thomas, Trustees, appointed by the
decree passed in said cause to make sale OF the
real estate therein mentioned, be ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the Bird day of Septem-
Der, next; provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper published in Car
roll County, aforesaid, once in each of three
successive weeks before the 9th day of Aug
ust, A. D. 1900.
The report states the amount of sale 10 be
$5262.10.
JAS. Ii. BILLINGsLEA, Clerk
True copy,-Test:
aug4 ct JAMES 81. BILLYGsLEA, Clerk.
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Shiloh Items.

Grove Camp on Sunday.
Mr.. Horace Garrett and wife spent Satur.
day night at Mrs. CARROTS parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Daniel Rqpp.
Mrs. Jacob Houck, of Baltimore, is visiting
friends and relatives near Shiloh.
Master Ben Stone. of Baltimore, is spend
ing few weeks at Shiloh among relatives.
Mr.. George C. Garrett, wife and children,
spent Saturday and Sunday at Mr.. Jacob
Lynch's.
Miss Blanche Rupp was the guest of the
Misses WooIery ON Saturday night.
Miss Blanche Carr is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Winfield Harris.
Mrs. Jacob Ham is spending short time
with Mrs. Lucinda Lowell.
Mr.. Frieze was the guest of Master VIM.
Ecb on Sunday.
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orphans, Court.

Monday, August 9th, l900.-Conrad f.
Schnell, guardian of Constant &. Sehneli
settled first and final account.
Mamie E. Shaw and William E. Shaw, adj
Illustrators of William A. Linn, reported
sale of personal property.
Last will and testament of Thomas D. Ar.
ringtop admitted to probate, and letters Of
administration, W. a., granted to William I.
Arlington who received order TO notify cred
itors. =, :,
Tuesday, August Hth i9Oo.-Last will and
testament of William Coon admitted to pro,
bate and letters testamentary thereon granted
to Jnlia ]. Coon. who received order to notify
creditors.
Uriah Bixler, executor of John, Leister,
reported sale ofpersonal properly and received
order 10 sell real estate
Laura T. Gorsuch and Harry 4. Gorsuen,
third and final account.
Ratification ofdistributiops among creditors
of William A. Martin, deceased.
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A daughter of VIM. j. and Carrie Royston
died of cholera infantum, near Luckabaugh's
mill on the 9th instant. She was years 6
months and days old. Interment took place at
st. Johns Leisier's on Wednesday morning,
Rev. S. A. Diehl officiating.
St. Johns Sunday school is preparing for
their turnout on the 25th instant. Mt. Pleas
ant Band will furnish music.
Mt. Union celebration was well attended
last Saturday, and an interesting program was
rendered
Farmers are having their grain threshed in
this vicinity, and a good yield is reported.
The best yield thus far is that of James E.
Lowe, on the property of Nicholas Lowe, near
Tannery, who realized 800 bushels on a small
fraction over acres of ground.
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Henry C.. Luttgerding died at his residence
at Hoibrook, Baltimore county, of paralysis
Tuesday evening. aged y years. He was
born at Gadenstedt, in the Kingdom of Han
over, Germany, in 1928, and emigrated To
Baltimore in October, 1876. He was engaged
in the milling and mercantile business at
North Branch for 25 years. He retired from
active business eight years ago. He leaves
widow, five daughters and two sons. His
children are: Mrs. Mary r. Lee, Mrs. F. E.
kershaw, Mrs. Charles W. Melville, Misses
Annie and Jennie Luttgerding and Harry G.
and Albert L. Luttgerding.
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Harvey items.

Mr.. Josiah Hawn died suddenly from pa
ralysis on Saturday afternoon last. He had
been to the store shortly after u o'clock, at
tended to some business, returned 10 bis home
and at 2.45 was dead. He was 81 years,
month aud "a days old. and leaves wife and
one son. Funeral services were held in the
U. B. Church, Rev. W. G. Minnick. Of ST
Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating.
Mr.. John |. 0hler, of townsville, Nd, is
spending few weeks with his parents at this
place.
The celebration Of the Union Sunday schools
will be held in Hills Grove today, August II.
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Mt. Alry camp CLOSED.

The camp which had been in progress for the
past ten days, closed on Monday last There was a
very large attendance on Sunday. The camp
proved quite success. The weather was as nearly
perfect as il could be and everything was favorable
10 its success 1t was unusually pleasant of evcn-
ings and citizens of the town did not hesitate to
enjoy it. There was regret on the part of the
such a pleasant time had been had. Quite num-
Der OF visitors left on Monday morning for their
homes. They showed disinclination TO leave Mt.
Everyone Is now looking forward to the SALIVA
ton Camp. which will begin on the 18th, and also
to the coming Of the famous SAM Jones on the 2lsf
at Wildwood Park
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cMALL FARM FOR SALE:---ll
y ACRES, more or less, at Stonersvile, q
miles from Westminster, on the Littlestown
turnpike; all necessary buildings, including
blacksmith shop, which eau be LET to black
smith; fruit, good water, &c; land in good
stale Of cultivation. Desirably located, and
worth attention of persons desiring pleasant
home. VIII be sold at private sale. For
terms apply 10
MRS. GEORGE w. ST0NER,
on the premises, or address at Westminster,
Nd
Also wood lot Of u Acres. on the Stone
road, mile from Mt, Pleasant.
aug43t
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weather record for the Week.

August 4-mercnry 81 at a. m. and rs at
2 p. m.; clear. August 5-mercury GA at Z
m. and 80 at 2 p. M; fair. August O.
mercury 6s at a. m. and 81 at , p. M; clear.
August mercury IA at I a. N. and SO at
p. M; clear until noon, partially cloudy after.
August 8-mercury rs at a. m. and "a at
p NJ; fair. August 9-mercnry 70 at a.
M. and "a at p m; generally clear.
d. m clear
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
COMMISSIONERS, orrror.

COMMISSIONERS OFfICE,
Westminster, Nd, August l, 1900
In pursuance of an act of the General As
semhly, passed at January Session, 1888, l
hereby give the following Notice to Taxpay-
ers
This is to give notice that the County Com
missioners of Carroll county have made their.
annual levy on the assessable property of said
county, for State and County Taxes for the
year nineteen hundred, and that all persons or
incorporate institutions that shall pay their
County Taxes on or before the first day of
September, next, shall be entitled to deduc-
ton of two per centum on the amount of said
taxes. On State taxes reduction of five per
centum will he allowed if paid on or before
the first day of September; and IL paid on or
before the first day of October. next, deduc-
ton of four per centum; and if paid on or be-
fore the first day of November, next, dednc-
ton of three per centum; that said taxes will
be in arrear on the first day of January, next.
and bear interest from that date; that all per-
sons or incorporate institutions failing to pay
their State aud County Taxes before the same
shall be in arrears, viii render the property
and estate of such delinquent liable to be sold
for the prompt payment of said taxes
JOHN Z. MASENHIMER,
aug4 Al County Treasurer
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Fountain Valley Items.

Miss Sadie Riley, of Baltimore, is visiting
Mr.. ]. Harris Heagy's family.
Mrs Edward Mitten, of Franklin Street
Baltimore, visited Fountain Valley last Sun
day, in company with Mrs. Charles Starner
OF near Westminster.
Mr.. George T. Bean and wife, Mr.. Albert
Bean, Miss Rosie Bean, Master Raymond
Bean and Mr.. Harry Bange and wife, all Of
Baltimore county, are visiting friends in Friz
ellburg and Fountain Valley.
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A Narrow Escape from Serious Accident.

While Miss Nora L. Englar, in company
with Misses Helen X. Gorsuch and Test
Buckingham and Frank r. Cassell, were re-
turning from Westminster to her home at
Medford, on Thursday evening of last week, an
accident happened which might have been a
very serious one.
Miss Englar was driving two horses attached
to surrey and when opposite Mr.. VIM. L.
Fenby's home, on the NeE Windsor road, she
attempted to pass buggy. in which Mr.;
Frank Diffendal and Miss Jane Woodward
were seated, when suddenly the surrey stopped
throwing Misses Englar and Gorsuch and Mr.
Cassell to the road aud under the wheels OF
the surrey. The horses broke loose and had
started to run away, but were quickly caught
by Mr.. Diffendal Upon investigation it was
found that the step of the surrey had struck
stump of an old telephone pole, which was
hidden by weeds and bushes. All were very
much frightened, but escaped injury except
Miss Englar and Mr.. Cassell, who were very
much bruised. By the aid of friends in the
neighborhood the party was soon on their way
again.
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DUBLIC SALE
Il OF
CREAMERY FIXTURES,
At Hoods Mill, Nd, on
TUESDAY, 18th DAY OF AUGUST. 1900,
Att O'clock p NJ

The undersigned will sell at public sale, at
the above place, on the date named, regard
less of the weather, Creamery Fixtures, as
follows:
Babcock Milk Test, 1s-horse Upright Boiler,
l6-horse Engine, Reid Improved Danish Sep.
arator, Capacity 1000 to 5000 Pounds Per
Hour; 8 Cream Watts, New Churn, 200 Gal
Ions; Plat for Receiving Scale, Receiving
Milk Tank, Butter Worker, II Cooling Cans,
125-gallon Milk Cans, Butter Boxes, Reid s;
2 Tanks, Betting, Piping, and everything con-
tanned in frst-class creamery, and all in
firsf-cass running order.
Terms of Sale Credit of Six Months.
aug4 2t W. L. HAMMOND.
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Mrs. Mollie Wareheim is visiting friends in
Littlestown.
Mr.. William Black, wife aud son, are on
the sick list
Harvey Burgoon visited friends in this
place the past week.
Mr.. Myers lost a valuable horse this week
from lockjaw.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of ad-
ministration ON the Personal Estate of
LAMANDA WENTZ,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Al persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the 4th day Of March,
1901; they may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this s0,h day Of
July, 1900.
aug At Administrator.
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Unusual bargains are now in force. There are little
prices where you would least expect them Opportunities
come in the most desirable merchandise The goods
prominently and conveniently displayed all through the
Store figures marked every item show the prices
have been marked down.
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A OBLIGATIONS FOR
IA LIQUOR LICENSES.

WESTMINSTER, MD., August !, 1900.
hereby give notice that the following per-
sons have filed applications in the Office OF
the Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Carroll
county for Liquor Licenses, TO wit:
TO KEEP A SALOON.
Morris Johnson, PARIS, near Ridgeyille on
the Frederick turnpike, Carroll county, Md.
APPLICATION FOR AN ASSIGNMENT
OF A LIQUOR LICENSE.
John II. Six, Harvey, Md. Application
for nm assignment of license from Samuel c.
Berkhimer to the said John H. Six to keep
an Ordinary or Hotel.
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THE dafe on the Label on yOu1'
paper sho,cs the time to 'o'fch yo"r
subscription is paid.
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DuY 8. @. ROCK of Wade H. d.
ID WAKEFIELD 4 Co., SLIGO per ton. aug4
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MO. a7a7 EQUITY.

True copy,-Test
aug4 at JAS. Fl. BILL
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rHE CUBAN CONVENTION

Habana, Nov Is The Cuban con
stitutionsl convention held short
session today in the Marti Theatre
and adjourned until tomorrow. The
report of the committee on creden
s.s!s sustained the election of all the
delegates from the province of Ha
bans. Some irregularities. the com
mittee asserted, had been committed.
and some votes had been thrown out,
but not enough TO change the general
result. The report was laid upon the
table for discussion tomorrow. The
committees finding with reference to
the other provinces was accepted by
the convention
The Habaua trades union is en-
deavorIng TO interest individual dele
gates in proposal to incorporate in
the constitution a provision declaring
that monopol;es are detrlment to
native labor snG must be prevented
The petition by Its terms elbows that
it is directed against Spanish cigar
manufacturers
EI'Diario de la Marina denied that
any discrimination is now made
against Cubans in the tobacco busi-
oees
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Virginia College Burned

Roanoke. Va, Nov l4-Virginia
college, an institution for young
ladies, situated just outside the city
limits of Roanoke. was totally destroy
ed by fire at an early hour this
morning 1t was short while after
the "rising belr' had been rung
when it was discovered that the hall
ways of the big building were filed
with smoke The young ladies were
notified to lose no time in getting out
of the building to stop FOR nothing
The word was quickly passed around
and the young ladies, $50 in number,
made their way out. many OF them
thinly clad, hardly any with anything
more than the simplest costumes Of
the bedroom. There was little con-
fusion 10 great excitement As
soon as men reached the scene they
cbeeriully loaned their overcoats to
the girls 10 light costumes Some OF
the neighbors in the meanwhile
brought blankets and the girls who
had the least clothing went into near
by houses.
The FIRE started in the boiler room,
exactly how it is not known 1t
made quick work and ] less than
two hours the buildings sere entirely
destroyed The desks from the
business Office and few articles Of
furniture we're about all that was
saved
The building was Of brick and
fitted With all modern conveniences
The loss is $75 600, with about
$25, 900 insurance. The building be-
longed to Mics Harris aud Mrs Boat
wight
The students will be kept together
in Roanoke a few days units it ie
decided where the school will re
sumo
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Nicaragua Wants Canal Built.

ashington, Nov 15-The minis
ter from Nicaragua, Senor Don Luis
Corea, arrived in Washington this
morning after an absence of four
months in Nicaragua during which
time he conferred with President
Zelaya and the members of the
cabinet concerning the Nicaragua
canal affairs aud other subjects OF
Interest to the two countries. tie
says that by happy combination OF
circumstances the way is now clear OF
private concenssions and border mis-.
understandings, so that direct gov
erpmental consideration of the water.
way may be taken up Senor Corea
also brings word that be has just
signed at Mexico City, acting as
minister for Nicaragua, the first
treaty between Mexico and Nicara-
qua for anity. commerce and navlga.
ton, covering ID articles aud firmly
uniting the bonds between these two
countries
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THE ORPHANS DAY,

Thursday, Nov 2s.h. is the o.
phans' day. Give, brother, with all
your heart, because the Lord has
blessed you. There are plenty OF
orphanages to remember, help Your
own. and then remember that there
are 200 orphans at the Thornwell
Orphansge, Clinton, s. G., drawn
from every southern state aud some
northern, and even from "the isles of
the sea- They are from many de
nominations of Christians IS we'll as
from non Christian parentage Bereft
Of parents. they are alone in the
wicked world, forgotten. perhaps in
the localities from which they came,
but loved and cared for and trained
for future usefulness by faithful
teachers and matrons Taught q
trade. and given mental training as
well, they leave their orphan home
to care for themselves Send your
spare gifts to the Thornwell Orphan
age, Clinton, S C.
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A NARROW ESCAPE.
Train No % of the Atlantic
Coast Line had an Acct
0ant.

Marion. Nov Is -Trai: oumbcr %
of tbs A,isutic Coast Line came very
near mee.iog the tate Of Der sister s.a'o
auuSer IS at Pee Dee Juaotico last
aighs about O'Clock When w''a;n
scur huo'dred yards of the lasctioe
while rounding long curve 10 cnt
Engineer Dave Pearsoll saw 10 the
middle of the track not 80 yards ahead
of bin huge log cart to ~h'ch was
suspended pine log about is feet 10
leog,h aud 20 inches 10 diameter.
The train vas running at speed CT
SO miles 40 hour and to stop vas impos
sible. The engine struck tbe cart
with all the momentum impaired to 1t
by a train of seveo heavy coaches be-
bicd it. and while the cart was demol
ished the cow catcher vas bent to the
eroupd AID the machinery vas stripped
from undes the boiler The train rolled
90 for buodfed yards or more aud
what kept the rails intact With ties
torn up as they we're was miracle.
Engineer Pearsoll stuck TO his engine
aud to his cool Judgment is due tue
early stopping Of the train in It's Grip
pied COCO edition.
Another eogioe vas SEPT out from
Florence aud brought tbe coaches 10
about 9 O'Clock.
Il seems that negro driver who
was employed to haul logs to sa"
nil near by attempted to cross the
track about dark With his load, but
after crossing the FIRST rail the mules
were cpable to pull it over the second
oue, so be co'ly loosed bis team out
aud took them to the stables, leaviog
his cart with the log suspended 10 the
middle of tue track. It is considered a
piece of criminal negligence and What
action will be taken By the authorities
remains to be seen.