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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
ROCHESTER READY
Plans Complete For Big At
tendance at Convention.
HAVENS LOOMS UP STRONG.
Hot Fight Will Be Made For Repre-
sentative IL Gaynor Declines to Run
For Governor-Sulzer Believed
to Have Excellent Chance.

Rochester, n. Y, Sept. 27,-The city
is ready for the Democratic delegates
to the state convention, which will be
called to order on Thursday at noon. So
far there have been very few arrivals,
but by today the first big train loads
will have arrived.
While Rochester has a candidate of
Its own for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton, the local delegates are anxiously
awaiting word from Mayor Gaynor.
In case the mayor decides to accept
1t is believed that the supporters of
Representative Havens would not hes
ftate to give him their loyal support,
as 1t is felt that in Mayor GaynOr's
case nomination means election.
Should Mayor Gaynor, however, de-
cline to run, strong fight will be
made for Representative Havens.
Among the other candidates men
toned, always provided Mayor Gaynor
declines to run, Representative Sulzer
is declared TO have an excellent chance
When Charles f. Murphy, leader OF
Tammany Hall, arrives he will find
several gubernatorial candidates herr
awaiting his judgment. Friends OF
Representative Havens declare that
the Endorsement of the New York lead
er is all that Is needed to give Havens
the nomination.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28

! VALUABLE NEWS FROM NEIGHB0RING TOWNS :
Important Happenings and Personal Items Contrib 4
i uted by THE CITIZENS Corps of Correspondents. 1
at.tt;+,

rendered to Florist G. r. Clark of
Scranton for plants, trees and
shrubs donated for the park. The
matter of relaying the sidewalk in
front of II. f. Wright's is also un-
der discussion. The society has
also employed Mr.. Labar to cut and
burn all noxious weeds on road
sides and in corner places.
Miss Anna Labar leaves next
week for Liberty, n. Y.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Celia McGraw of Rock
Lake to Thomas Brennan of this
place to take place at st. Julian's
church today.
Mrs. Emory Tiffany spent We'd
nesday in Honesdale.
May Gill and Florence Grimes
spent last week in Jessup and
Scranton.
Messrs. Daniel Conlogue, julius
Yutzler, Russell Miller, Charles
O'Neill and Judd Nj. FitZe left on
Monday for Oregon. A card from
one of the boys written from Chi
cago tells of a delightful trip that
far.
Grace Winner is spending two
weeks with relatives in Millville.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
BOYDS MILLS.

Many of the farmers of this COM
munity are busy filling their silos.
Ward Wall has purchased a new
gasoline engine.
n. L. Wood has built new silo.
Mary Noble has returned from an
extended visit with friends at Scran-
ton, Dalton and Peckville.
Mrs. w. II. Tymeson and son, Will
liam, are visiting at w. J. Roses.
w. e. Burcher was a caller at this
place on Sunday.
Miss Belle Clark and niece, Miss
Maude Gavitte, of Morris, Pa, recent
ty visited relatives at this place.
A baby daughter arrived at the
home of d. c. Bryant on Sunday.
Mrs. James Lovelass and daugh-
ters, of Scranton, and Miss Eva Love-
lass of Bayonne, n. j., have been
visiting at T. II. Smiths.
Mrs. Carrie Ellison of Carbondale
is visiting friends in tbs vicinity.
Claude Martin of Frewsburg, n. Y,
made a short visit at this place last
week. He expects to take up his
residence here in the spring.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
BEACH LAKE.

AS the w. &. L. u. convention is
thing of the past, our next general
meeting will likely be at the fair.
The convention seemed to be a
grand success and we were pleased
to have so many temperance work
ers visit us and enjoy a couple of
days here.
The usual health of our village is
good at present with a few excep-
tions, viz, Mrs. Phoebe Oliver, who
has been laid up some time, is now
nearly well, but Mr.. Del. Mcintyre
is still confined to his room with a
very painful foot; in fact, has been
in the house all summer and his
many friends wish for his speedy re-
coVery.
Joe Smith, tax collector, was at
the Beach Lake house Friday to re-
ceiVe taxes. Nearly all taxpayers
were Mortified at the excessive school
tax for this town. 1t certainly could
be lessened If the school board had
enough courageous men to rightly
adjust that matter.
A few city people yet at the West
Shore house and some are expected
at the Central house.
Miss Dexter, the village teacher, is
boarding with Mrs. Charles Budd.
Miss Bessie Decker of Ledgeville
visited her home here Sunday.
Maud Dickinson and friend OF
Peckville are visiting friends here.
The Free Methodists will exchange
ministers. MIR. Van Sickle will be
sent here. They have their confer
ence in the fall.
j. p. Budd is building on South
Main. Soon the village will extend
quite a distance in the direction oi
| Honesdale.
Mrs. Seymour expects TO visit
! Clifford this week.
Mr.. Ives is again buying apples
He, says he finds more than he ex
pected as apples did seem to bC
scarce Unless that slighthand worl
of taking fruit and other things bt
stopped / am afraid some one will
get something more detrimental Il
them.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
PLEASANT MOUNT.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Tiffany at
tended the l. o. o. F. picnic at
Poyntelle last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Mills spent
Sunday at Poyntelle.
Rev. d. w. Mccarthy returned
Saturday from attending the euras-
lstic congress held in Montreal
Canada.
Hon. J. d. Brennan gave a very
interesting account of his European
trip for the pleasure of the pupils
of the high school and the town
people generally. Mr.. Brannan's
talk was exceptionally interesting.
HIS account of his visit to the Pope
was of special interest. Mr.. Bren-
nan was greeted by a full house.
Mrs. John Brain is spending the
weekend in Avoca. George Brain
was at the Allentown fair last week.
Marguerite Kennedy entertained
several of her girl friends at tea
last Monday evening. Those who
were her guests were Misses Bessie
and Jennie Moase, Emma Lemphe.
Helen Tiffany and Rose Glanville,
Miss Smith" who arrived a tri1e
late, caused a little buzz of excite
ment and a great laugh of cheer
when it was discovered that Miss
smith was Aunt Conelia Bush in
high style disguise, who called to
announce her intention of not being
omitted when the rest of the girls
were bldden. Eighty years young
and the loved friend of all the young
folks. May her crown be of beau
tiful flowers that can never fade or
grow old.
The Presbyterian society will hold
their annual chicken supper the
middle of October.
Mrs. Emma Mills James died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Johns, on Wednesday.
Sept. 10, aged S4 years. The fun
eral was held in the Presbyterian
church Saturday. Services were
conducted by the church pastor,
Rev. William Usher. Mrs. James
has been a faithful and consistent
as well as a very helpful member
OF that church for 49 years. Mrs
James was cared for during the
whole of her sickness by her only
daughter, Mrs Elizabeth Johns
with whom she lived.
Miss Eta eager and Miss Cody
were guests at G. r. Clark's Fri.
day.
Mrs. Joseph Johns of Pittston Is
visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Johns of thi,
place.
Mrs. Myron Labar was a Car
bondale visitor last week.
Mrs. Grace Spencer and Mrs. l.
Cornelia Bush spent several davs
with Carbondale relatives recently
Mr.. and Mrs. N A. Butler anC
daughter, Anna, made a busines,
trip to Carbondale Thursday.
AT meeting of the Village I'm
provement society last Monday even
ing Myron Labar was engaged Il
light and tend the street lamps foI
six months. A vote of thanks wa
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
BETHANY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Starnes of
Carbondale spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. j. V. Starnes.
The funeral of Mrs. Edwin Law
yer took place Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock from the house and was
largely attended. The interment
was made in the new part of the
cemetery here. Rev. w. B. Signor
officiated. The pallbearers were:
Frank Beere. James Henshaw, Cyrus
lshman, Wallace Hacker, George
Maddeford and Loren Scantlebury.
MIR. and Mrs. Raymond Faatz and
daughter, Lillian, of Scranton visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Faatz Wednes-
day.
Rev. and Mrs. w. B. Signor attend
ed the convention at Beach lake
Wednesday.
Mrs. w. c. Seifarth of Brooklyn
came Wednesday to visit her mother.
Mrs. Henry ~ Miller.
Miss Gayer and Miss Cody spent
Sunday at Pleasant Mount.
Mortimore Lavo left for Gettys-
burg Saturday; he also expects to
visit Harrisburg.
There was a large attendance at
the supper at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James l.. Monington on Thurs
day. The Methodist Ladies' Aid
realized over $40.
The Methodist Sunday school and
Epworth League will picnic at First
pond on Saturday.
Bessie Kimble of Pleasant Valley
spent Sunday with her cousin, Ella
Gammell.
Rev. j. B. Cody will be In Damas-
Gus this week attending the Sunday
school convention.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28

New York, Sept. 2T.-Mayor Gaynor
wrote yesterday to John A. DIX, chair
man of the Democratic state commit
tee, that he was not candidate for
the nomination for governor by the
Rochester convention
The letter repeats what the mayor
has already told his friends.
To those who have had chance TO
talk with him concerning his attitude
toward the understood wish of the
large majority of the Democratic head
ers of the state TO present his name to
the convention he has peFsistently
said, 81 am not a candidate for the
nomination. and personally l don't
want 1t, but If 1t should come TO me
will consider It"
Mr.. Gaynor does not say explicitly
in his letter that he would refuse the
nomination If it should be made, and
he takes occasion to contradict the as
sertion that he ever made a compact
to continue four years in his Office as
mayor
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
MELLEN FOR COMMERCE COURT
New Haven's President Appeals For
Method of REGULATION.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 27.-Pres-
ident Charles s. Mellen of the New
Haven road made this statement to the
Connecticut Editorial association:
"Unless wrongly read the signs Of
the times, the progressive movement
Is sure to spread the world over. Let
Connecticut be ready with sane, safe,
constitutional method Of applying
principles Of justice to the regulation
of all monopolies
81 again ask the thinking men Of
this state TO consider carefully the idea
of establishing court of commerce,
which shall, with the Independence,
lmpartiality and ability which we are
accustomed to in our courts of law and
with complete simplicity OF procedure,
hear and give judgment on all cOntro-
versies involving intricate commercial
considerations"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
UNION.

The city people have nearly all
gone.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Watts and
Floyd Tell spent one day last week
with the formers niece, Mrs. p. A.
Brining. On their way home they
stopped at the home of John +.
Blake to see Mrs. Watts brother,
John Varcoe.
Mrs. Herbert Freshem and Mrs.
A. Daney spent last Wednesday with
Mrs. b. A. Brining.
On Friday night Miss Sophia G.
Blum, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brining,
and Nathan Mortridge went to Look
out and spent the evening with Mrs.
Herbert Freshem at the home of
Mrs. A. Daney Mrs. Freshem start
ed early Saturday morning for her
new home in Philadelphia.
Miss Minor of Braman spent Sun
day with Miss Sophia Blum.
William Varcoe and mother. Mrs.
A. Daney, of Lookout called at John
+. Blakes Sunday.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28

COURT PROCLAMATION Whereas,
v the Judge of the several Courts OF
the County OF Wayne has issued his precept
for holding Court of Quarter Sessions, Oyer
and Terminer and General Jail Delivery in
and for said County, at the Court House, to
begin on
MONDAY OCT. "a. 1910.
and to continue one week:
And directing that Grand Jury for the
Courts of Quarter Sessions and Oyer and
Terminer be summoned to meet on Monday.
Oct. II, 1910, at p. m.
Notice is therefore hereby given to the
Coroner and Justices of the Peace. and Con-
stables of the County of Wayne that they be
then and there in their proper persons. at
said Court House. at 2 O'Clock in the after
noon OF said 18th day OF Oct. 1910, with their
records inquisitions examinations and other
remembranCes, to do those things which TO
their offices appertain to be done, and those
who are bound by recogniZance or otherwise
to prosecute the prisoners who are or shall
be in the Jail of Wayne County, be then and
there to prosecute against them as shall be
Just.
Given under my hand, at Honesdale, this
26th day of Sept, 1910, and in the l3ith year
of the Independence OF the United States
NJ. LEE BRAMAN. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office
Honesdale, Sept. 26. 1910. Tw4
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
That Is Roosevelt S Opinion
of Old Guard at Saratoga
GETS WELCOME FROM 5000.
Barnes Declares That Neither Side
Has a Majority - Sherman When
Asked Who Is to Be Temporary
Chairman Says "a Am"


In Saratoga to beat them to a FRAGILE;
do not forget the word frazzle," said
Colonel Roosevelt. II came back from
Africa with SOME trophies, and when
we get back from Saratoga we shall
have some more trophies"
Marching under the blue silk banner
of the New York county committee
right behind the band, the colonel
made his way through a cheering
crowd Of 1900 persons Men cheered.
boys howled, and women waved hand
kerchiefs and screamed, "Oh, you
Teddyr'
The reception accorded the colonel
took the last vestige of starch out of
such of the old guard as had been
wavering. The scramble to get on the
Roosevelt band wagon will be fierce.
Colonel Roosevelt will try to put
through the direct primary plank, and
It is rumored that he will get behind
Henry L. Stimson, special United
States prosecutor in the sugar cases.
for governor.
Mr.. Griscom said that in the event
Of Colonel Roosevelt's defeat In the
convention the whole Roosevelt section
would support the old guard ticket.
But Mr.. Griscom said he did not ex-
pect TO lose.
Friends Of Colonel Roosevelt who
came from New York with him assert
ed emphatlcally that he would not
take the nomination for governor un-
der any circumstances.
In answer TO direct question in re-
gard to the nomination of himself,
Colonel Roosevelt replied:
'I have nothing to say"
When Sherman was finally corralled
by the newspaper men, he was asked.
who is going to be temporary chair
man?-
II am" he said.
isn't the outlook little funereal?'
NO" said Smiling Jim grimly. "Tt
is perfectly delightful
One Of the first men 10 greet Mr..
Sherman was Cornelius V. Collins OF
Troy, Colonel Roosevelt's upstate heu-
tenant who was talking on the hotel
veranda with Charles Francis, former
ambassador to Austria.
Mr.. Collins and the vice president
shook hands cordially and turning to
Mr.. Francis Mr. Sherman said:
How are you, ambassador
II am only an eX-ambassador now"
laughingly replied Mr.. Francis
II guess we will all be ex's soon,"
said Mr.. Sherman quickly, which
caused a laugh among those who heard
him.
Barnes was asked how 1t looked. He
said:
Neither side has a majority, al
though the other fellows claim to have.
Nobody will know how the thing
stands until the convention meets"
'GOing to make fight for the plat
form?-
You bet we've got one and we will
stand by It,"
The arrival of Sherman served to
awaken what little energy is left OF
the old guard. Mr.. Barnes FASTENED
from his breakfast and joined the vice
president. Presently Woodruff follow
ed him into the council chamber. Now
and then a few curious delegates gath
cred outside the doors, but they soor
went away disgusted.
Mr.. GriscOm, chairman of the Re
publican county committee OF New
York, has decided against Congress
man Bennett and In favor Of Stimsor
as his candidate for governor. This
puts Bennet out of the running, unless
Sherman, Barnes and Wadsworth de
eide to support him.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
SOUTH CLINTON.
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The wedding of Miss Mildred Bur-
dick. who has been staying with her
aunt of this place and Herman Bull
lock of this place, was solemnized at
the home of the bride in South New
Milford. The bride was charming
ly dressed in a light blue. AS the
wedding march pealed forth the
young couple entered into wedlock
under a beautiful arch, The cere-
mony was read by an uncle of the
bride. Rev. Henry j. Baker of Way
mart. A bountiful dinner was serv-
ed to over so guests. The bride re-
ceived many beautiful and costly
presents. Mr.. and Mrs Bullock will
reside in Carbondale.
Rally day will be observed in the
Baptist church in the near future.
Rev. Mr.. Baker and wife will at
tend the Hartford fair.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
LiohtnIno t4its WorshIpec..

Lexington, Tenn. Sept. 27.-Light-
ming struck tree under which a num-
ber of delegates to the Beech River
Baptist association had taken refuge
from a rainstorm. John Shackelford
was killed and Green Scott and VIII
liam G. Smith may die The others
were not seriously hurt.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
sohurmen Not a Candidate,

Ithaca, n. Y, Sept 27.-J. G. schur-
man, president of Cornell university,
has sent letter to S. H. Gage In
which he says that under no circum-
stances would he accept the Repub-
lican nomination for governor of New
York, even were 1t offered him.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
AUTO CUP RACERS COLLIDE.
knipper's Machine Overturns as He
Speeds Along In Foo.

Garden City, N. Y. Sept. 27.-There
was a heavy fog along the Vanderbilt
course, and few of the drivers were
willing to take a chance at speedy
driving. However, Billy Knipper in a
Laconia car was an exception. and an
accident resulted. "a
Knipper drove his car at seventy
mile an hour clip through the fog
Just in front Of him was Bob Bur-
man. Knipper's machine pulled along
side, hit the rear wheel Of Burlnan's
Buick car and then forced ahead until
the cars front wheels interlocked.
Knipper's machine wedged against
the bank and flew into the air, turn
ing somersault. Knipper and his
mechanician were hurled away from
the machine, and both escaped serious
injury.
BRIDE OF 8 WEEKS a sOIClssc.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
SALAD FATAL TO TWO.
Two Others May Die as Result Of Ban
quet In Elizabeth.

Elizabeth, n. J., Sept. 27.-As the re-
suit Of eating lobster salad two men
died at the Alexian Brothers hospital
and two more are seriously Ill there.
Several others became Ill from the
same cause.
The dead are Richard Mcmahon and
John Sullivan. Those seriously Ill are
owen Farrelly, city councilman, and
Daniel Sullivan.
The salad was eaten at a banquet
given about two weeks ago TO celebrate
the appointment Of John Nelley TO the
local police force.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
AFFIRMs CHOICE OF SHERMAN

Republican State Committee Acts by
Vote of % to IS.
Saratoga, n. Y, Sept. 27.-The Re
publican state committee, by vote of
% to 10, affirmed its choice of Vice
President Sherman as temporary
chairman Of the Republican state con-
vention. This is a gain Of two votes
over the previous vote.
The committee voted, % TO Is, that
Mr.. Griscom's charges of trickery and
deceit In the original selection OF Mr..
Sherman were false.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
$4,000 Fire In Neuark.

Newark, N. j., Sept 27.-The plant
of the Waverly Paper Box company
in Meadow road was destroyed by
fire. The loss Is estimated at $4,000
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28

Mrs. Emma G. Secor solicits sub
scriptions for the Ladies Home
Journal, Woman's Home Companion,
Delineator and other periodicals
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
TO DISSOLVE SUGAR TRUST.
Government Suit to Be Filed In Abou
Week.

Week.
Washington, Sept. 27.-The suit OF
the federal government for the dlsso
luton OF theSlmerican Sugar Refining
company under the Sherman antitrust
law Will be filed in the federal court
in New York city In about week.
1t Is understood that the government
officials have strong hopes OF being
able to prosecute the suit successfully
The case will have many points IN
common with the dissolution suit now
pending before the supreme court
against the Standard Oh company,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28
BRIDE OF 8 WEEKS a sUIC5s5;zE
Husband Finds Her Asphyxiated
Pantry of Home.

Pantry of Home.
Providence, r l., Sept. 27.-Mrs
Margaret ]. Ruoff, wife of Fred H
Ruoff, bride of less than three weeks
was found dead from gas asphyxia.
ton in the pantry of their new home
by her husband.
According to the report made to the
police by DR., Arthur G. Randall, Mrs
Ruoff Is suicide. No cause is known
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28

MISS HARDENBERGH, teacher
of piano, theory and harmony.
Terms and particulars upon request.
Address 800, 14th street. 71t6
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-09-28

Menner & Co. have got a
splendid assortment of goods
this fall. 1t is worth your while
to call and look them over.
Prices are very low.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-01
THE CASINO COMPANY.

Girls, popular music and comedy
comedy all of which is new, md uf n
taking variety-constitut what IL
promised the best aud funniest show
which the members of the Casino
Musical Comedy Company have yet
put on at the New Orpheum. fne
piece. which will be put On here for
the first time tonight, is called
"o'Gradys Friend" and, as is unusual
with such things, II really has II plot
and has frequent and acknowledged
musical interpretations. With It's local
hits and new music, II should make
summer entertainment for III pt the
regular Orpheum patrons ~ wnll as
those who happen in once in while.
Miss Maudc Rockwell will again sing
one number, by request, in addition to
the items which are part of the orig
inal program All OF the principals
have new songs and the chorus num-
bers are catchy.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-01
Gable News
20 ss Aret 49, ~ ps $500 .Hf
(Continuod from PAGE IL
DIR. GRIPPEN
IS CAUGHT

BATTLEFRONT, Quebec, July 81.
DR.. Hawley crippen, the American
dentist who Is accused of the murder
of his wife. Belle Gilmore, the actress.
was arrested here today In company
with Clara Leneve, his stenographer,
with whom he fed. The couple were
taken In charge on the Canadian
steamship Montrose when the vessel
reached port. Detective Dew of Scot
land Yard identihed both the man
and the woman.
Dr. Crippen took his arrest cool.
ly, but the girl collapsed. No effort
has yet been made to extract n CON
fession from either Of them. Jewels
on Dr. Crippen are the only incrim.
mating evidence found.
Both Crlppon and Miss Lencyc were
H. ignorance OF the fact that their
identity had been discovered by wire
less although CripGen exhibited con.
siderable nervousness when he look
ed over the side Of the vessel and
saw detectives disguised as pilots on
the pilot boat rs
The detectives Of Scotland Yard
suspected that Crlppen and his ste
nOgrapher had He'd TO America on the
Montrose, and while the vessel was
still several days out at sea. the wire
less was brought into use and in
qulry Of the captain of the vessel
eli ,ited the Information that the man
and woman who were wanted by the
police were aboard.
ComlEg ashore in the b1at the
prisoners were separated and closely
guarded to prevent either one com
hitting suicide. They will probably
be taken TO England next Thursday,
either being deported or extraWted.
DR.. Hawley Crippen is believed to
have killed his Wife last February
and buried her. body in quicklime In
the cellar of his house. The body
was discovered about two weeks ago,
although Belle Elmore had been
missing since February.
Suspicion at once pointed TO Dr..
Crippen as the murderer. IL was
known that he was enamored of his
stenographer, Clara Lenevs.r and
when the couple fed, the detective as
were virtually sure of their guilt.
Miss Leneve will probably be
charged with having had some part
in the glastly crinef --..'- ''.-'a '.''s'