Application (23A664) for stay of execution of sentence of death submitted to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Application (23A664) referred to the Court.

Petition DENIED.

Reply of applicant Kenneth Eugene Smith filed.

Response to application from respondent Alabama filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

Application (23A664) for stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Thomas.

Kenneth Eugene Smith, Petitioner, represented by Robert M. Grass