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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
MURDEROUS ATTACK ON SLEEPING WOMAN
 MADE BY HUSBAND
Negro Attempts to Kill His Wife With an AK and Inflicts Serious Wounds.
 Victim May Die

While sleeping in her bed at her home, 2124 seventh alley, north, Allie Wilkins, negro woman, was carry this morning struck in the face ana shoulder with an aX and seriously wounded by Louis Wilkins, her nus band, who escaped after the attempted murder.
 When the call came to police head quarters Officers Barfield and Vaughn responded and upon investigation the woman told them that her husband came into the room where she was sleeping and that the first blow With the ax landed on her shoulder Which awoke her. The next blow. intended for Ter head, so she told the officers struck her in the face, after Whlch her husband dropped the deadly weap- on and ran.
 Several negroes who were sleeping in an adjoining room heard her cries, but when they reached the room the negro man had escaped She was car ried to the Hillman hospital in the po- lice patrol where it was stated that she was in a serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
HOPED TO AVERT HARBOR STRIKE BY
 CONFERENCE TODAY
By Associated Press

New York, February 2S.-Hope cl averting a tie-up of the commerce ol the port of New York by renewal ol the strike of 1000 members or the Marine Workers utilization who nave reflected the award of V. Everit Macy as umpire for the war labor poara' centered tonight in conference manned for tomorrow afternoon. Lead : CTS of the Marine Workers union, the Boat Owners association and A. II. Smith regional director for the rall- road administration, which operaIes many boats in the harbor, will atteI-a the meeting.
 The strike committee of the .workers' it was said, has agreed to defer nNing a date for the strike, which aireauF has been authorized, pending the out come of the conference.
 The marine workers today recelveu A telegram from the national war Ia Dor board at Washington asking TOT particulars of their decision not to ac- cent the Macy award.
 In response a telegram was sent de- declaing the award had been unan!- mously refused because 'as an attempt to deal justly with our demands, It is & dismal failure MT. Macy was described in the message as "a man who has no comprehension of the mat ters on which he presumes to pass judgment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
VETERANS JEWELS

At the anniversary celebration of Myr- tie Linton Lodge No. 130, Knights of Pythias, Thursday evening, veterans jewels were presented to nine members There was large attendance of mem bers, and many visitors from other lodges in the district. The presentation of the jewels was made by M J. Brooks, the emblems signifying 9 years continuous membership, to the following E. M. Owens, E. R. Fountain, B. c. Jones, W. l.. Mclaughlin, D. B. Barnett, w. l.. Kennedy, Samuel Stein, T. F. Primer and pr. R. P. McTyeire. A number of inter esting talks. were made by members, among the speakers being Mayor B. c. Jones, D. A. Echols of Ensley, Samuel Stein, c. L. Odell, R. P. McTyeire and M. J. Brooks. Following the exercises at the hall banquet was served at the Bright Star cafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
DEATHS

Frank NJ. Hernhardt-Aged SS. died at the residence, S14 Twentieth street, north yesterday afternoon at Alb o'clock. Funeral services will be an- nounced later by Johns. He is sur vived by widowssthree children, his father, four brothers and four sis ters
 Elizabeth Harris Tinder-Aged 6, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Tin der, died at the residence, 1912 Thir- teenth avenue, north, last night at S:30 o'clock. Funeral services from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in Elmwood She is survived by her parents and one brother.
 J. R. Graves Ivey-News has just. been received of the death of J. R. Graves Ivey of New York, who died at Louis vile, Ky, of pneumonia. The re- mains will be sent to Montgomery for funeral services and interment. MT. Ivey was well known in this city and is survived by Mrs. J. l.. Casey, l1S0 Fifteenth street, south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
Baby Eats Zinc Sulphide
 and Death Results

Funeral services over the remains Of Donald Vincent Faucett the 3year-old son of MT. and Mrs. s. V. Faucett, who died of strangulation at the residence, 300 Fourteenth street, south, Thursday night, were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
 While playing around the home the child found bottle of sulphide of zinc, which it put in it's mouth Death was almost instantaneous, the child sue cumbng before physician could arrive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
BIG PAY ROLL

Prosperity is still abroad in the Ems lev district. On the steel plant pay day Thursday the employees of the plant received a total Of nearly $400,000. This amount is equal to any former pay days when the mill was engaged in war industry, and is significant of prosperity even in normal times. The W ork is regular and as yet very few have felt a reduction of work and salary. The business men of the dis trlct are encouraged over the outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
NEWS OF ENS[EY

The second birthday anniversary of the Progressive Study club was ob- served at the home of Mrs Henry Moore, the organizer Thursday after noon. The programme was on "Child Welfare" and Mrs. J. M. Donaldson gave paper on Juvenile Literature the Value of Nature Studies and Mrs. Moore talked on Hereditary versus Environment" The birthday cake in the club co1ors, purple and white, was adorned with two candles. The mem bers drew for it and Mrs. W. E. sion aker. the club president, was awarded it. The guests of the club were: Mrs. R. S Moseley, Sr., Mrs. Kilburn and Mrs. Wickenberg of Charleston, $. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
CARTER-HARRIS

MT. Rufus Carter and Miss Bessie Harris were quietly married at the home of the Rev. T. l.. LennoX, pastor of the First Christian church, Thurs day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed in the pres ence of a few friends and relatives. The bride wore a tailored blue suit and carried white roses. After a visit to relatives in north Alabama MT. and Mrs. Carter will be at home at 23zi Hawthorne avenue. FairvieW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
SOCIAL EVENT

Agatha Fries Heinberg entertained about 25 of her friends in honor of her eleventh birthday Thursday evening at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. Heinberg on Sixth avenue. She was the recipient of a number of beautiful presents from relatives and friends Pink and white were the colors used in the decorations and the cakes and ices served were in the same colors. An interest ing contest, in which Lulu J. Little won the girls prize and Lacey Edmundson, Jr.. won the boys prize, was enjoyed by the young people.
 Mr and Mrs T. c. Thomson have been called to the bedside of Mrs. Thorn asons father, who is seriously ill at his home in Bainbridge, Ga.
 Mrs. E. B. Woodruff left today for Att lanta where she will join MT. Woodroof and will in future reside there
 Mir. and Mrs w. B. Trout will leave Sunday for Chattanooga, where they will make their home.
 Miss Elizabeth Statom will return to her home in Anniston Saturday after visit to her friend, Mrs. Cliff Bradley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
EASTER CANTATA

Rehearsals were begun by the choir of the First Methodist church Thursday evening for their Easter programme. The cantata Darkness and Dawn Peace) will be used for the Easter mu- sic, and selections from the "HallaluJah Chorus'' and Handels Messiah will be rendered by a large chorus at the Easter morning service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
HIGH TO PLAY TUSCALOOSA

Bessemer high school basket ball team will oppose Tuscaloosa high school Sat urday afternoon at the hall on Twentieth street Bessemer is especially anxious to win as they were defeated by rus caloosa early in the season by score of 22 to H. The players are all confident of evening the score Bessemers lineup as planned will be as follows: Merritt and Vann, forwards; Harrison, center; 1hcmas and English or Smithson, guards. The game is called for 2:SO and large crowd is expected to witness the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
Cape Cod Canal Bill Passed

Washington. February 2s. The adminis- tration bill authorizing the government, through the Secretary of War to take over and operate the Cape Cod canal, was passed by the Senate today and sent to the House. Leaders said there seemed little prospect for passage of the meas ure before adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
Over S. R. Stewart & Co.'s Wire

New Orleans, February 2S.-Liverpool was about 70 points higher than due, the strength being attributed to bullish New York advices and information reach ing Liverpool on the acreage reduction and the delayed start. New York cred ited steadiness there to a covering move ment and says part of the cotton ten dered on March will go to domestic mills and foreign interests. Opinion is that the March tenders so far made are the entire stock of those that rendered and but few more notices are likely.
 The President says the cotton embargo cannot be lifted until peace is signed. otherwise the armistice will be violated The first impression of this news was, of course, depressing and contributed in the lower opening of our markets, despite the strong Liverpool and other bullish in fluences. But the opinion soon predom- mated that the south has made up it's mind and made arrangements that this low-grade supply must be carried few months longer However, the south feels that it Is fully Justified in working for
 higher prices for the better grade DO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
VERnICT FOR PLAINTIFF

The case of Leo Jones ct al. Vs. Jef- ferson county, that has been pending in
 the Bessemer division of circuit court since Tuesday, was brought to close today when the jury rendered a yer dict in favor of the plaintiffs, allowing damages to the amount of $65o. The case grew out of the alleged pollution of Val- ley creek by the emptying Of the Jeff ferson county sewer into it, thereby dam- aging property owned by plaintiffs sit uated along the creek. 1-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01

For That CHILLY Feeling Take Groves Tasteless CHILL Tonic. It warns the Body by Purifying and Enriching the Blood. You can soon feel it's Strengthening. Invigorating Eff feet Price COG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01

play entitled "King Solomon's Se- cret'' was presented by members of the Brighton Eastern Star Thursday evening at the Brighton school auditorium The cast was played by 16 of the members, the leading parts being played by Mrs, N. T.. Burchfiel and Mrs. c. R. Brewer under the direction of Mrs Herm Jones' The sum of $S0 was realized from the performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
THE LOCAL MARKETS

Yesterday was another good one for Morris avenue merchants who reported heavy sales in practically all lines ex- cept fish, which was rather scarce. Eggs were in strong demand but the supply fell off considerably and prices rose more than a cent. Meal and feed- stuffs remained unchanged but there was a slight increase in some pro- duce commodities, Cabbage showed another big advance.
 Poultry Guineas-50c each Roosters-18@20c. Turkeys-Live, old toms, Soc; hens, 35c. Ducks-30c. Fryers-l1a lbs, 45c; lbs, 35c. Hens-35c. GeeSe-&c. Fresh Eggs-Wh Wholesale, 36c.
 Butter Creamery-5Sc.
 Fish Spanish Mackerel-2 2Op2i1ac. Pompano-35c Salt Water Trout-2O@22c. Mixed Fish-12c. Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, 20 @21c.
 Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn, 14c. Fresh Water Perch-121Ac. Groupers-14c. shrimp-11@l2hc.
 Meats D. S. ribs-25.SOc. D. s. Clear Bellies-23u. D. S. Rib Belliea-32c. Premium Lard-S01sc. Silver Leaf Brand Lard-29mc. Choice dressed beef-22@23c; medium, 2OQ21c.
 a Hams-kegular. soQ34c; skinned. 22Qs5c Pork loins-26c.
 Produce Lemons-$6 box. Peanuts-11G12hcl ID. Cabbage-Northern, $35G per 100. Rutabagas-$3 per 100. Sweet Pota .oes-{3l3. 75 per 100. Irisk Potatoes-$250 per 100. Onions-Red Globe, $275; sack, 5. Lettuce s4. 50QI5 per hamper. Oranges-Florida, $5.75. Bananas-Extras, 6c lb. Celery-Crate, $lO@1e50 Cauliflower-Hamper, $ Apples Barrel, Ben Davis, g; Wine saps, $11g12; boxed, extra fancy Pippin, $425; Winesap, S75; Ben Davis, $50. Grapefruit-5 box. Tomatoes-$5.50 crate. Limes-$1.25 per 100.
 Meal and Feedstuff Mixed Horse-$65. Old Style Hulls-S21. Velvet Bean Meal-$S. Corn Chops-$3.5O.
 Corn-H.73. No. 2 White Oats-s5c per bushel. Shorts-$5. Bran-$E
 C. S. Meal, per cent-$60 Peanut Meal-$56. Hen Feed-$3.7 .75 per 100-lb. sack. Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-s2. No. Alfalfa-$43.
 Southern Alfalfa-$3S. No. l Timothy-S4O.
 Clover and Timothy-$8. Wheat Straw-S20. Johnson Grass-$30. Live Stock Union Stock Yards.) Fed Steers: Good to Choice-9@10c. Medium to Good-7@Sc. Common to Medium-6G7c. Grass cattle. according to weight. quai- ity and flesh: Steers--7@Sc. -st Fat Cows-7QSc. Medium Cows-511@6c. Canners-41s@5lsc Cutters-5 G61zc. Heavy BullS-7QSe. Light Bulls-5hGShc. Fat Yearlings-6@7c. Oxen-497c. Medium Yearlings-596c. Vealers-7@Sc Hogs:
 Choice Corn Fed Hogs-lsS pounds and up 15c.
 Choice Corn Fed Hogs-1s5 to l6S lbs. lie Choice Corn Fed Hogs-so to ls5 pounds. l3c Best Heavy Rough Hogs 13Ql4c. Light Pigs-s0 lbs. down. l2c. ,Cutton Good middling .................. 24N Strict middling .................. 2Ah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
SIT JOHNS CHURCH

The members of St. Johns Episcopal church and their friends are urged to attend the services at the church sun day at which time the Rev. Edmund Bennett of Memphis will preach. This church has been without pastor some- time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
POLICE NOTES

Anderson Ware and James Phillips. negroes, were arrested between Twenty eighth and Twenty-ninth streets early this morning by Detectives Malone and Heflin and placed in the city jail on charges of grand larceny and violating the prohibition law.
 It is alleged that the negroes stole two lady's ready-to-wear suits valued at $40 each and one mans suit valued at $40 from a residence on the Southside several days ago, and when arrested the negroes had on their persons a quantity of whisky. The clothing was recovered.
 Annie Weathers was arrested last night at local hotel by Detectives Burge, Millican and Heflin and is being ~detained on a charge of grand larceny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01

Rev. and Mrs. l.. F. Brubaker and children will return from Florida today. where the Rev. Brubaker has been in the interest of the New Era move ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
MATE TO CLASSIFY

EGood cook, at SPA St. Charles E. Forbes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09

cellor j. n. Power sand wife at their
lovely horne OH the Campus of the
University of the State.
Miss Blanche Winter of Eustis,
Fla, is a guest at the home of her
sister, Mrs. A. T. Roane in Grenada.
Miss Blanche is always generously
welcomed by all G~renadians. Until
about ten years ago she had always
made her home in Grenada.
Paris Green, Arsenate of Lead Dry
Sun and Sulphur, Kreso Dip Fleck
Fly Chaser, Crude Carbolic Acid,
Black Liquids and Veterinary Ser
umsu always on hand. End Class Drug
Store. 5-2-4t.
Mrs. Paul Browne returned home
several days ago from a visit to
friends at Jackson and Bolton, to be
called at once to the bedside of her
mother, Mrs. A. S. Bell, who wa
carried to Memphis for a surgical OPP
GRAFTON. Mr.. Bell and Mrs. Browne
are in Memphis at this writing. Mrs.
Bells many friends wish her a speedy
recovery
Nv. L. r.. ?-:rnwn ~ nv. Weiss Of
the Gen~ge G. BROWN Lumber Co. Of
Mer,nhis. are n Grenada for vcrai
DAVIS a few DAVIS AGO irsoa"ti-" RI"
hig timber ir+areste Of -he Eeo""o {.
Brown Lumber ca. Ia this county.
and giving attention 10 the mill a few
miles from Grenada. which is being
so well looked after by Mr.. J. G. Ad-
dlesee.
Among the relatives out of town
to attend the funeral of Mrs. V. R.
Patterson Monday were: Mr.. and
Mrs. D. W Patterson of Enid; Mrs.
D. D. Patterson of Water Valley;
Mrs. l.. C. Patterson of Charleston
and another sister. Mrs. Shankle of
Oakland; Prof. l.. l.. Patterson. head
of the department of engineering at
the A. & NJ. College, and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Q. May of Jackson
Capt. J. W. McMaster, assistant
State Recruiting officer and general
publicity man. was in Grenada Mon
day, and while here was an appre-
ciated visitor at this office. Capt.
McMaster is a native of Brooklyn, N.
Y He has been in the Army six
years and saw overseas service. He
is exceedingly affable and most
entertaining. and if Uncle Sam could
officer the Army with such men as he.
this paper believes there would hard
ly ever be heard anything about the
autocracy of the Army officers.
Groves T~asteiess Chill Tonic
restores vitality and energy by purifying and E
richine the blood. You can soon feel its Strensd
enina. Invigoratine Effect. Price Coo
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09
Jas. Cuff Son 81 ! al! !:'':::
PHONE 50
Local, Social ano personal.

: Mrs. Lamar Ross is visiting rela.
tiveS and friends in Memphis
Mrs. A. D. Turnage is visiting rel
atiSes and friends in Ruleville.
with her parents at Starksville.
Read ad of Duncan & Co. Half
price on ladies' suits and coats.
Miss Corinne Turnage is the guest
of relatives and friends in Green
wood.
Any one desiring fresh, pure honey
can get same by coming to the Mont
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09

The
Variety Store
Is soon to open.
Read the Variety Store ad in The
Sentinel.
Big cut in ladies' suits and coats at
Duncan g. Co.'S.
Miss Matte Cooksspent the first of
he week i'm Jackson.
Mr.. W. X. Huntingdon was a visitor
n Itta Bena, Sunday.
Miss Nellie Paulk spent the week
end at her home in Verona.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09

Three Kinds of Potato Slips for
Sale.-I have the Nancy Hall, the
Yam and the Triumph Sweet Potato
Slips for sale at $3.50 per thousand
at bed, but if sent by parcels post or
BY express, the price is $2.75 per
thousand. Dave R. Childress, Hardy,
Miss. Phone 27O5. 5-2-2t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09

Found-On the streets of Grenada
a few days ago, an old, much worn
purse containing a little over one dol
lar in money and some cheap jewelry.
If owner will identify purse and nav
for this ad. he ran have same. 2-3t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09

Found-On the streets of Grenada
a few days ago, an Aviator's pin.< If
owner will identify same and paw for
this ad. he or she can have same.
5-2--3t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09

Wanted to buy yearlings. pay
highest prices. Apply
M. v. HICCINBOTHAM,
4-2S-4t Tie Plant, Miss.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09

For Sale-Six Registered Jersey
Cows, fresh, for sale cheap, quality
considered. If interested come and
see them. Don't write.-Turners Jer
sew Farm. 5-2-2t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-05-09

For Saie-White-- enamel rubber
tire kiddie Koop and baby buggy,
very cheap. Mrs. J. H. Ray. .9-3t
For Rent-Two nice unfinished
rooms, close in. All modern conven
fences, for couple; no children; al
furnish meals if wanted. References
required. Apply to j. c. Morgn. at
PressgrOveS. 5-9-2t. I
WANTD - First class statesmen
and saleslaaies to sell securities in
proven Texas Oil Fields. Dividends
guaranteed from wells now produc-
ing. Mississippi territory. apply with
references, Southern Securities Ex-
change, Planters Hotel, Grenada, Miss
4~.1S-19-tf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-03
Wilson Is Due to
Return June First

WASHINGTON, May 3.--Cnitcd
Press. p--President Wilson expects 20
return home around June !. and a
special session OF congress may be-
gin either May 26 or June ?. accord
ing TO the latest authoritative ad-
vices received here from Paris.
The peace treatyA5o, 900 words Of
whose text already has been received
at the state department. will have
been made public. and opportunity
given for thoro digest OF its aru.
cles by the senate before the prcsi-
dent returns.
He plans to prepare HIS address to
congress en- route over. and hopes for
speedy action on the treaty In the up
per branch.
His friends here win be firm IN
their demand that the president tour
the country after he has delivered
his address to congress, and explain
the peace treaty to the people.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-03
County May Offer
No G. D.s in 1919

No certificates OF delinquency
against unpaid taxes will be issued
this year. II the county commission.
crs adopt the recommendation Of
VIM. A. Gaines. county treasurer. II
the certificates are not issued. the ~
per cent interest which will eventu-
ally be cxacted on the unpaid taxes
will go into the county current ex.
pcnsc fund. instead OF into the peck.
cts OF certificate purchasers.
During the last 20 years iie.soo
certificates Of delinquency have been
issued. and during 1918 property
owners redeemed AHA. Treasurer
Gaines says the county finances are
In such condition that warrants can
be met without selling the unpaid tax
certificates.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-03

continuance OF her studies at the
Queen Ammo high school. Here. sew.
eral months later. SHE became ae
quainted with Dudley Storrs. then
deputy sheriff and mechanic under
sheriff John l.. stringcr Tho ac.
auaintance developed into love. altho
storra was married. lilo In said to
have layiahod attentions on her.
buying her candy frequently. and
once wrist watch.
Went To ukanogan
In November. Ruth went 10 live at
the home OF her uncle. James -.
Esary president OF the island Trans,
portation company. continuing her
work at the information bureau,
After January. Storra severed con,
nectlons with the sheriffa office. and
went 60 okanogan. where Ruth Gar.
rison visited him. the couple being
represented as man and wife 10 the
residents OF the community.
She returned from a visit Monday.
March II. and Tuesday afternoon In,
Vited Grace S,orrs. 2s.ycar-old wife
Of Dudley Storrs. to have lunch with
her In the Bon Marche tea room.
Mrs. storrs died In violent convul.
AionE. following tho luncheon. and
chemists later found atrychnipe In a
fruit cocktail. which she had par,
TALLY consumed and which Ruth
Garrison In said 10 have manipulated
prior 20 the luncheon.
Investigators disclosed that the
girl had purchased strychnins al a
local drug store the day before. Pro.
testing that sh. was innocent az
first. Ruth Garrison later confessed
that she poisoned Grace Atorr~. that
she might claim her man" accord.
Ing 10 Captain % Detectives Charles
A. Tenant and Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney John -. Carmody. Her
mental attitude at tho time eonsti.
tutsa basis for an adequate defense
on the ground OF temporary insanity.
her defense attorneys represent
krpt Composed
Ruth Garrison's eomposur- during
the swift unfolding OF tho events In
the tragedy. was pfriklag. Aitho on
ono or two occasions abe broke
down a triFie. once when she asked
to see storrs and wanted 20 know II
he still loved her and would stiil
stand by her"
Dudley Slorra. a rough and tum
bic fellow" according u fellow dep.
utlca. but with a knack for dressing
neatly. was employed AZ deputy
sheriff prior 10 January. 1919. lie
drlfted habltuaiiy from the sherigf's
headquarters on the third floor OF
the county-city building across IN.
hall 10 chat with Ruth Garrison. mt
tho Information bureau. whenever
he was not on detail
II. quit as deputy after an unsat.
Isfacfory argument over a wage In.
crease. worked in the .hipyaris for
a time. and later went 70 oksnoEan.
TO work as an auto mechanic. lie
neglected his wife. according 60
charges. and. after the crime. sx.
pressed sympathy for Ruth.