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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
BUTCHERS PLAN
 ID DEFRAUDU, 5.
Secure Contract for Furnishing
 Beef to Navy Yards
BIDDERS HELD CONFERENCE
One Butcher Paid the others s15o Each for the Privilege of Seeing Their Bids and Secured
 Big Contract.

Norfolk Va, October 9.-United States Commissioner Bowden today held for the federal grand jury Aaron Marx, J. A. Codd, the Louis Wasserman, for con- spiracy with intent to defraud the United States Tn the matter of the contract for supplying the Norfolk navy yard with 100000 pounds of beef and a similar amount of fresh vegetables.
 All three of the accused were admitted to bail in the sum of sioOO. The evidence introduced at the hearing showed that Marx, Wasserman, Codd and Richard Eastwood met in a hotel in Washington and Marx by paying sl5o to each of the others secured their bids for the contract with figures greater than those submitted by himself. His bid was s15,400 and he secured the contract at that sum. East man is now furnishing the Hampton Roads station with an identical supply at a contract price of $74So
 Assistant District Attorney Miller stat ed to the Associated Press correspond ent that Marx was informed of the in- vestigation being made into the records of the bids and contract by some one connected with the department in Wash- ington and that an investigator to dis cover who this Is will be made.
 Unearthed in Norfolk, Va.
 Washington, October a-It is stated at the navy department that the criminal prosecutions of butchers, in connection with the alleged conspiracy in bidding for supplying the Norfolk navy yard, were unearthed there notwithstanding the bid- ding was conducted In Washington, and that the entire prosecution is in the hands of Norfolk officials.
 Secret service men from the treasury department were detailed at the request of the navy department to assist in the development of the case But beyond that the department has no ulrect con- nection with It. So far as known at the department no naval officer has been inc volved in the prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
AMMUNITION SEIZED.
One Thousand Rounds Intended for
 Strikers Is confiscated.

Scranton, Pa, October 9.-One thousand rounds of ammunition were seized and confiscated at the Delaware and Hudson freight station at Oliphant this morning by Colonel Waters of the Thirteenth regiment This makes 2500 rounds of ann munition that has been confiscated in the anthracite district commanded by Colonel Waters within the past two weeks.
 The ammunition was consigned to Bas- tiano Passano, leader among the Ita1 fans in upper Lackawanna county. Pas sano was placed under arrest as he was about to receipt for and remove the ann munition from the freight station. Colonel Waters has been informed that bodies of men have been drilling in the woods al- most daily. Yesterday he had detach- ments of men out scouting in the woods for evidence of such action, and the knowledge that the consignment of am munition had been shipped to Passano was obtained by one of these detach- ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
NEW SCHEME FOR MURDER.
Woman Called to Telephone and Then
 Shot-Man Escapes.

Chicago, October 9.-Bud Haggins. said to be race track employe. is sought by the police on the charge of devising a new plan of attempted murder, and try ing it upon Annie Butler, 2412 Dearborn street. Haggins had quarreled with the woman frequently and had been arrested on her complaint She feared him and had refused to have anything to do with him.
 Going to a telephone within less than half a block from her house, he called her to the instrument, and after a few words with her, requested her to hold the wire. Then he went around to the side window of her house, knowing he could see her at the telephone. and, so she says, fired one shot at her. The bull let struck her left side, causing a wound that may prove fatal. Higgins then ran away and is sought by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
N. 6 W. SHOWS PROSPERITY.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders Held
 In Roanoke, Va.

Roanoke Va. October 9.-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Nor folk and Western railroad was held in this city today. Chairman Henry Fink presided There was attended to the usual business of the annual meeting, the rati- fication of the report and other formal action.
 All the members of the old board of d. rectors were reelected. At a meeting of the directors subsequent to the share- holders meeting the general officers of the road were also reelected.
 The revenue from passenger service showed an increase of s244. 1885. .49, or Il. AT per cent as compared with the previous year. The revenues from freight in- creased s1.os9, ,162 .2s, or s.os per cent as compared with the previous year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
sHREWD SAFE BLOWERS.
Set Part of Town on Fire So as To
 Rob the Other.

Knoxville. Tenn, October 9.-A special to the Journal and Tribune from Leb- anon, Va. the county seat of Russell county. says that safe blowers did bold job at that place early today
 In order to give them a chance to crack the safe of the Russell county bank they set fire to the c. M. Jenks & Co. store on the opposite side of town. The fire de- stroyed the store Capt. c. M. Jenks' res- idence, W. E. Burns residence, the post office and the law office of W. E. Burns and J. c. Gent, entailing a loss estimat- ed at $50,000. The safe blowers effort to crack the bank safe in which there was about $9O,00O was unsuccessful. part of the gang was seen leaving the bank but escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
IRRIGATION TALK ENDS.
The National Conference at Colorado
 Springs Has Adjourned.

Colorado Springs. Col. Oct. 9-The Ma tonal Irrigation congress adjourned to- day after electing officers and selecting Ogden. Utah. as the place of next year meeting. The following officers were elected:
 President, Colonel E. F. Holmes, Og- den, Utah; first vice-president, Governor Bradford Prince Santa Fe, N. M. sec ond vice-president, Anson J. McCunne, Denver; third vice-president, E. N. Lib- by, Charleston, Washington; secretary. Colonel H. B. Maxson, Reno. Nev.
 The appointment of a committee to re- port next year on the merger proposition and the adoption of a set of resolutions completed the work of the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
KIMBALL NOMINATED.
Republicans of Rhode Island Have a
 Harmonious Convention.

Providence, R. l., October 9.-In short but harmonious session today the repub- lican state convention nominated the fol- lowing ticket:
 Governor-Charles Dean Kimball Provi- dence.
 Lieutenant Governor-George L. shep- ley.
 Secretary of State-Charles P. Bennett.
 Attorney General-Charles F. Stearns. Providence.
 General Treasurer-W. A. Read, Glou- cester.
 The platform re-affirms the national re- publican platform of 1900; endorses the policy of the present national adminis- tration and re-indorses President Roose- welt for second term;'' asks for such changes in tariff reduction as from time to time are necessary in the rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10

Careful buyers make sort of an x-ray examination of shoes. They observe the lining and the sewing and the eyeleting. and fineness of the leather, etc.
 They buy only such shoes as will afford comfort and retain their dressy appear ance for many weeks.
 Our shoes appeal to careful buyers.
 We especially invite your attention to our medium-price line of Ladies Shoes, any style toe or heel, extension or light sole. tips or plain.
 Our October selling price s1.5O worth s2.0O. Our october selling price s1.75. worth s2. 25. Our october selling price s2.00, worth $2.50 Our October selling price $2.50. worth $500. Our october selling price s300 worth s3.50 Ask for any style of shoe-Tll furnish it. My leather finding, making and repair department hest in city.
 Goods delivered to any part of the city.
 D. B. ULSTER. Phone 1727. 217 North Nineteenth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
No Tidinss. of Consul.

Laredo, Tex, October s.-No tiding as to the whereabouts of United States Con- sul Alonzo B. Garrett of Nuevo Laredo, who was last heard from September g., have come in. Both the Mexican govern ment and United States Consul Hanna at Monterey have searching parties out in the Sierra Madre mountains but no news has been brought in yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
Showed What She Could Do.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Phoxy-I got a good square meal last night, the first in several weeks, and have you to thank for 1t.
 F'riend-Me to thank? Well, that's news to me.
 Phoxy-Yes, I know, I telephoned to my wife yesterday morning that you were coming out to dinner with me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
Call of chancery Docket.

Notice is hereby given to solicitors practicing in the chancery court of Jef- ferson county that the regular call of the docket of said court will begin on Mon day, October 13 instant. at s:3O o'clock a. m. and continue from day to day un- til finished. Appropriate orders will be made in each case as it is reached on the call. w. c. GARRETT. Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
No Call for Leisure.

What! You back to work, Pete? When I saw you fall off the building yesterday I never expected to see you work again."
 ''I fought dat, too, boss; but nah wife done let nah accident assurance expiah last week"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
CONVEN TON OF
 DOCTORS ENDS
(contlnued from Fifth Page.)

NOUHlIIUou ITOIT HtII FayV'J good roads convention in north Ala bama.'
 At the night session J. D. Gibson, of Birmingham, read a paper on "The K ray in Treatment of Diseases" A dis cussion by L. c. Morris and G. L. Shi- vers followed.
 Y. L. Abernathy, of Chattanooga, read a paper on tuberculosis, which was discussed by l,. H. Wilder and J. D.. Gibson.
 A paper on Appendicitis, When Shall We Operate was read by Ira J. Sel- lers, of Birmingham, and it was discuss ed by L. c. Morris and J. D. Gibson.
 The meeting of the society then ad- jo -rned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10

The Age-Herald Will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mall box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age. Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
NOTICE, MILL MEN.

The saw mill properties of Hawkins Lumber company will be sold at noon, Monday, 18th of October 1902, at corner Powell avenue and Eighteenth street.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY.

Three-fourths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea. Gleet. Structure. L o st Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth- CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted? It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
$; ST; E. ;:;: ;;;; $;; LOVEMAN ;; ST; ; E. s;; ;
 JOSEPH & LOEB.
The Black Goods Department Here

lhls IS unquestlonaby one of the strong est departments in the house. In the first place there is probably twice as big a stock of black goods here as in any other store s.South of the Ohio.' Then there is more of the finest class of black goods-a great deal more than you will find anywhere else. Then again, the assortment of different kinds of black goods represents nearly every desirable sort that is made. So why should this not be the busiest black goods store in the Southl
 We believe that it is, but we do not be- lieve that the people of Birmingham and Ala bama appreciate what really wonderful black goods department it is. Come near forgetting to say anything about prices-those of our customers who have shopped around not only in Birmingham, but in the big Eastern cities, admit that our prices are as little as anybodys. They seem a bit reluctant to say that our prices for black goods are lower thar the Eastern stores, but they don't hesitate to say they are as low.
 Prestleys Fine Black Dress Goods for Costumes.
 52ihch Etamine Cheviot S5c.
 o0-inch Pnesty heavy Zibelne, .25.
 4oinch plain and Etamne, LOO.
 4oinch French Voe, plain and striped l.OO to 2.25.
 Black Dress Goods at Special Prices.
 3oinch Storm Serge, all wool, at 49c.
 3oinch Zibelne, silk finish, for 59G
 50inch Sacking all wool, 69c
 4oinch Granite Cloth 65c.
 52inch Venetian, all wool, 89c.
 New Weaves and Fabrics in Black Dress Goods.
 45inch Cispine LOO to 2.50
 42inch Nati, LOO.
 50inch Panama, i.25.
 45inch Silk and Wool Crepe for 2.25.
 42inoh Pnestley Zibelnes, stripes, l.75 and 2.25.
 44inch Pebble Examines, .25 to 2.50.
 45inch Boucle Examines, .25 to 2.50.
 44inch London Tw,ne, .25 to 2.75.
 42ineh Epingle 2.50 to $50.
 54inch French Peau dGans 2.50 to 50O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10

And light dressings with CUTICURA. puress of emolliens skin cures. This treatment at once stops falling hair, removes crusts, scales, and dandfuf, poothes irritated, itching surfaces, stin- ulates the hair follicles, supplies the roots with nourishment, and makes the hair grow upon a sweet, wholesome. heaihy scalp when all else fails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10

We make cuts. Age-aerald Engrar lng Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
Black Dress Goods at Special Prices.

3o-inch Storm Serge, all wool, at 49c, 3o-inch Zibeline, silk finish, for 59c. 50-inch Stacking, all wool, 69c. 4o-inch Granite Cloth, 65c.
 52-inch Venetian, all wool, 89c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
Millions Use

CurTeuRA SOAP. assisted by cUTIcURA OINTMENT. for preserving, purifying, and beaunfylng the skin, for cleansing the scalp of crnsts, scales, and dandruh and the stopping of falling hair, for softening, wh.ten- tng, and soothing red, rough, and sore hands, Tor baby rashes, itchings, and chaangs, and for all the purposes of the toilet bath, and nursery. Millions of women use CurIcuRA soAPin the form of baths for annoying irrita- lions, infammatons, and chaings, or too free or offensive precipitation, In the form Of washes for ulcerativc wcaknesses, and for many sanativc, antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves to women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10

Priestley's Fine Black Dress Goods for Costume 52heh Etamine Cheviot 05c. o0-nch Pnesty heavy Zibeline, l.25. 4o-nch plain and Etamine LOO, 4o-nch French Voile plain and striped LOO to 2.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-10
CompIete Humour Cure, Sl.

Complete FlumOnr Cnre, Sls CUrIouRA SOAP (25c.) J, to cleanse the skin of crusts and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle, CUTICURA OINTMENT (5Oc.), to in- stantly allay itching and inflammation, and soofhe and heal, and CUTIcURA REsoI VENT PILLS {25c.) to cool and cleanse the blood. CUTIcURA REsoLvENr PILLS Chocolate CoateO arc new, tasteless, odorless, economical sub stitute for the celebrated liquid CUTIcURA RE- SOLVENT ns well as for all other blood purifiers and humour cures. In screw.cap vials, contain ing 60 doses, price, 25c.
 enId fhrouxanul thc World. British Deposs I-2s, Charterh cu .eAss-. London. French Denot Rre d. la l'aix Par PorrrR ;1ruG fan C--ss;. C1Rr. ao8 t.3t :. oefs r
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-15
Horse Notes.

Green Wilson 2:174, a grandson Of
Louis Napoleon, has recently been sold
for good price. He seems to be one of
the horses that can go on winning his
races year after year.
The great PAGER Searchli ght 2:03i,
whose dam was bred by Dewey &
Stewart, has broken down and his rae
ing days are over.
Gold Standard by Count Louis is on
the turf again this year and seems to
win most of his races with ease.
The fast green trotter The Preacher
by Nelson's Wilkes, dam Lizzie Mapes
by Louis Napoleon, was recently sold
for So, 900.
The Rajah by Prince of India, dam
Buffalo Girl by Jerome Eddy, won the
Horse Review s., 900 trotting stake for
3-year-olds at New York yesterday get
ting mark of 214a
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-15
Venice.

Lambs have started early to come to
our feeding district-B. A. Collins
has bought load of very fine Idaho
lambs-Lem Johnson is on the sick
list--The South Venice Farmers Club
will meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Hathon
next Thursday, Aug. 21st--Chris.
Gansley will build some feeding sheds
for B. W. Calkins and barn for Mr..
Kitchenmaster, whose barn was struck
by lightning and burned-Mrs. d,
Collins is visiting in N. Y.-Luther
Loucks has returned from Illinois,
where he has been visiting relatives
Threshing machines are seen and heard
in every direction-Ed. johnson took
in the excursion to Toledo Sunday
Miss Anna During is staying with Mrs.
Calkins this week-Claud Johnson is
working at the carpenter work now a
days-Messrs. B. W. Calkins, G. S.
Bingham and E. johnson were in
Chicago last week looking after feeding
lambs. Mr.. Bingham intends feeding
$4,000 this winter-Mr and Mrs
Will Olney, of Durand, were visiting at
h. Liddells last Sunday-W. d.
Brands, of Kerby, will start for Mon
tana next Sunday night. He will try
to buy lambs off from the ranges.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-15
Bennington.

Mrs Lena Moore and daughter,
Phebe, of Fairfield, are the guests of
friends here this week-Mr. and Mrs.
Dave Friegal, Misses Ada Schott, Alice
Carmody, Anna Breaugh, Messrs. Levi
and Will Breaugh and Edwin Kline
went to Detroit Saturday-Rev and
Mrs. Benson attended the grove meet
ing, Wednesday, at Kirby-The
Epworth League will give State and
Capitol social Friday evening, Aug.
ed, at Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Waugh's
Miss Bertha Horn is in st. Johns
this week attending the teachers insti-
tute-The lady Bees will hold an Old
Maids convention the 27th of August at
their hall-Mrs. Green, of Owosso, is
visiting friends here this week-Rev
and Mrs. Benson entertained Mrs.
Staplin, of Owosso, over Sunday
Alice Leland is in town this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Cronk, of Winsor, Ont,
are visiting relatives here--Mrs Mike
Asyline is in Canada with relatives for
few weeks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-15
Maple River

Most farmers are busy this week
caring for their oat crop-A fine car
pet for the NJ r. church will be pur-
chased this week by representatives
from the NJ. r. Ladies Aid Society
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Ellis returned Sun
day evenidg from Byron, where they
have been visiting relatives for a few
days-Miss Anna Benjamin, of Sagi-
nav, who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. E. j. Cook for few weeks, visited
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Cook at Willowdale
farm last week-Several of our young
people took in the excursion to Detroit
and Toledo, respectively, Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferry Arnold, who have
been spending few weeks with rela-
tives here, returned Wednesday to their
home in Findlay, Ohio-Mr. and Mrs
James Bartrem and son, of Owosso
called on Well CLARK and wife Sunday
evening-Thomas Duffey is suffering
with neuralgia-MissM Maria Flpnn, of
Morrice, spent a few days of last week
with Mrs. VIM. Flynn-Miss Winnie
Wilcox, of Corunna, will teach the Octa-
gon school this fall-The ladies of the
NJ. R. L. A were very PLEASANT, enter
tanned Friday by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Sny-
der and daughters-Miss Annie Gun
ningham is entertaining young lady
friend from Owosso-Mr. and Mrs. Z.
Eighme and daughter, Bernice, took
dinner with friends in Bennington, Sun
day-Miss Lizzie Bumpkie and mother
from Detroit are visiting at the home of
VIM. GLADDEN..
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-15
Good Timber.

Fifty years ago last spring Mr.. Ed
ward Curliss cut a mammoth oak on his
farm five miles south of the city and
split the tree up into three hundred
thirty-three heavy weight fence rails.
Today the greater part of these rails
which are easily distinguishable from
others by their nearly square cross sec
ton, are still in use for fencing on the
farm. When the tree fell, fifty years
ago, a huge limb fully eighteen inches
in diameter broke off in such a way
that it fell with the split point down.
1t went into the hard clay soil to such a
depth that it in turn had to be chopped
off near the ground like another tree,
leaving the stub sticking down into the
clay. The stump of the main tree rot
ted out years ago but the stub still re-
mains where it struck, so firmly imbed-
ded in the ground that even today it
will catch a plow and stop team as
though it had run against the rock of
Gibralter. On the same farm is an
elm tree measuring eleven feet in cir
conference which Mr.. Curliss remem-
bers as small sapling, no larger around
than his thumb, standing in fence
corner more than forty years ago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-15
Burton

J. n. Mcbride is home for visit with
his family Disciple Aid Society
will meet with Mr.. and Mrs. L. Fair
field Thursday, Aug. 81. All are in
vited-Rev. J. d. Young was in Co
lumbiaville from Friday until Monday,
assist Rev. G.. w. Durkee in his last
quarterly meeting of this conference
year-Cass Ockerman is home for
short stay-G. McCreery and Mrs.
Jennie Gilbert. of Ovid were pleasant
callers at A. E. Cadz, Friday of last
week-Rev. d. S. and Mrs. Cramer
w re in Garland the first of the week
calling on the sick-Those who attend
ed services at the Free Methodist church
in Ovid, Sunday, were Mrs. III. Scott,
Miss Gertie Martin; Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Vincent, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Wright
and daughter Susie, and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Cadz-Mr. az Mrs. N. l.. Ran
DALI Mr. and Mrs G. Gibson and Mr..
and Mrs. N. M. FELTON, attended birth
day party Thursday, in Chaplin, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Capin They
presented them with beautiful chair
&C. G. Stiff and Miss Lena Bearce
spent Saturday in Detroit Brom-
ley spent Tuesday night in this place
Rev. j. d. Young will give his re-
port of the State Y. p S. G. E. conven-
ton Sunday evening-Mrs. H. Schrod-
er entertained number of her lady
friends at tea one day the past week.
Mrs VIM. Putnam and daughter, Mrs.
j. N. Ocker1han, spent one day last week
in Owosso with Mr.. and Mr.. /. Bang
hart-Mamie and Grace Young were
the guests of their aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. T. Craig, of Columbiaville,
from Friday until Monday - Mrs.
Martha Martin, of Elsie, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
H. Scott-Mesdames Susan Hall and
w. G. Stiff spent Monday in Owosso
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Simpson-The
NIP Aid Society was largely attended
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Alice Scott
&C. q. Stiff left Monday with Com
pany H for weeks camp at Manistee,
after which he will leave for Oshkosh,
Wis, where he will at once enter a
school to learn telegraphing--Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Cadz were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. M. McCreery, of near st. Johns
Wednesday-Mrs. Susan Hall enter
tanned the M. E. Aid Society at her
pleasant home Wednesday - Roy
Bromley is now acting as representative
for the st. Johns News-Mrs. Salena
Harris and two children returned from
their visit with friends in Hartwellville
last Saturday-Lois Mcbride enter
tainod Master Harold McWilliams of
Blissfeld, and Anna Mason at tea one
day the past week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-15
Shaftsburp.

Miss Alice Fairbanks is home for a
few days visit--Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Jordan, of Durand, visited with old
neighbors and friends here this week
M. p. Heller, of Lansing, is here attend
ing to the threshing of his grain
Mrs. A. Hoag is entertaining her sister,
Mrs. Graham, of Williamson, this
week-Quite number from this
place attended the Eaton Rapids camp
meeting Farmers in this vicinity are
still drawing hay-Wheat and oats
are a good crop around here. A num-
Der of the farmers have grown wheat,
and Freeman House lost nearly all of a
big crop-Dr. G. H. Murphy has out
some neat announcement cards. The
doctor seems to be gaining good salts
faction and we wish him God speed
Mrs. Dan Warffel and daughter, Mrs.
Irving Van Dewalker spent Sunday
with VIM. Warffel and family--We
have a plucky little woman here who
knows just how to deal with tramps.
A big burly fellow appeared at her door
and demanded something to eat. Fail
ing to get that he demanded some
money. She told him yes, she had
money. So she stepped into an adjoin-
ing room and reappeared on the scene
with loaded shot gun. 1t is needless
to say he didn't even stop to make
change or say, thanks, but beat hasty
retreat. The little womans name is
Laura Gilbert.