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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12
A FATAL RACE RIOT
Four Negroes Killed in L0uisi-
ana Yesterday.
The Whites Had Tired of Their Inipu-
dence and Others May Have
Been Shot.
FURTHER TROUBLE Is FEARED

New Orleans, May l2-Reports from
st. Tammany parish tell OF race riot
that broke out in the Parker settle.
ment on Tallysoheek creek, which re-
suited in the killing Of four negroes,
the wounding OF two others and the
failing of two or three more. The ex.
act scene Of the trouble is twenty
miles from Cov;ngton and was A. the
terminus of the logging road and ex-
tends out from the East Louisiana
railroad at Florclooville and runs up
In the pine woods towards Pearl river
for eight or nine miles. This road
ends with q series OF log camps, where
a large number of negroes are employ
ed.
Deputy sheriff Hiram Cook was III
control of the situation at the time,
with good posse Of deputies, and it
was learned he had made several ar
rests. Two or three Of the ringlesders
who had escaped the vengeance of the
citizens were then in jail in Coving-
ton.
The four negroes killed, from the
best accounts, all belong TO the Lar
ton family. There were some ten boys
in this negro family and they appeared
to have been the central figures in the
disturbance. The story is that the
trouble really started several days
ago. p. H. Handsbfough, who is a
general superintendent of the logging
interests of the Pointevent s Favre
company and a man Of high standing
in that settlement. keeps a store at the
end of the log railroad. Some of the
negroes about the place, including the
Lorsnt boys, have made themselves
more or less obnoxious for some time.
A young man from Mississippi was a
clerk in the Handsbrough store. One
of the Lorant boys became fresh"
with. him and refused to address him
In a respectful manner, carelessly call
ing lrim by the last name without any
sign Of courtesy. This was done two
or three times, when the young Mis-
sissippian tired Of the Insult and
knocked the negro down with an AK
handle. The matter caused some ex-
citemeut, and shortly after the insult
ing black received n load Of shot from
some one in tho neighborhooi of the
store, but il is not known from whom.
The wound inflicted was not nccessa-
rily dangerous, but 1t started the feud.
For some time the negroes had grown
sulky and imp0dent- They had Sc
cured firearms, aud IL is said that
some Of tho younger ones had been
practioing at q target range even max
ing insinuating remarks about what
might happen in the Parker neiRhbor-
hood If some OF the whites said any
thing. firing Of the insulting man
nor OF the blacks, the leading white
men of.the settlement took the matter
in their own hands and tho immediate
result was as above stated. How many
were shot is aot known, for there was
a general scattering Of the black ranks.
Three were killed outright and the
fourth died before the officers reached
the scene.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12
OFFERED POST OF HONOR.

New York, May l2-President
Roosevelt has rendered to Frederick
". Hollis, of this city, the POSITION OF
umpire to act IN the settlement of the
claims of Germany, and Italy against
Venezuela. Mr.. Hollis has the offer I'M
der consideration, and has not yet de-
cided whether he will accept or not.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12

With some OF the pavements of brick
ard others of granitoid. the sidewalks
along the streets down town that are
to be paved will probably when the
work is done be in position to take
the premium for freaks.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12
DAILY THOUGHT.

"In Gods world, for those who are
earnest there is no failure. No work
truly done, no word earnestly spoken,
no sacrifice freely made, was ever
made in vain"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12

The action Of the hight committee of
the general council in refusing TO per-
init city official elected by the coun-
Gil 70 run his department upon his re-
porting for duty, is little peculiar,
to say the least. 1t is not plain what
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12
FROM THE COURTS
Petit Jurors Were Excused in
Circuit Court Today.
Very Few Cases on the Docket in Po-
lice Court.
CIRCUIT COURT.

The petit jurors were today at noon
finally excused in circuit court on ac-
count of the carnival drawing wit
nesses away from the court. A great
deal of trouble has reen oocasioned by
witnesses failing to show up and
Judge Husbands discharged the jury
and announced that he would hold the
remainder of the term trying cases
that require no jury.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12
JUSTICES COURT.

Justice Burnett convened his court
in regular session yesterday. and will
call the docket this week. There are
no cases of unusual importance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12
THE WEATHER.

Rain tonight and Wednesday. Cool
er Wednesday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12
POLICE COURT.

Joe Hammond, the former police
man. and his wife were charged with
breach Of tho peace and being drank
and disorderly respectively. Ham
mond was acquitted and his wife fined
$40 and costs for being drunk and dis
orderly.
George Nichols was fined IS and
costs for sleeping in box car.
Will and Tom johnson and Will
Harris, colored boys, were charged
with jumping on a train, and were
dismissed with a reprimaud.
will FIELD was fined 81 and costs
for plain drunk.
James Bell was dismissed on q
charge Of trespass by going through
someone's yard.
A breach of the peace case against
will Shepts was continued.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-12
COUNTY COURT.

The $3.50 Judgment in the condem-
nation suit Of the I. o. against Mrs.
Belle Coleman was set aside in orde-
that the plaintiff could execute bond,
and the judgment was then again en-
tered.
Advertisements OF estate were made,
showing that of f. W. Crawford to be
$500 and that of r. NJ. Harrison to
be s225.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
BASSFIELD DOTS.

The depot for the Pearl and Leaf
Rivers railroad will soon be finished
and when completed will add much
to the comfort of the travelling public.
J. d. Magee has begun work on his
two-story hotel on Hawkins street and
when completed will be the most at
rractive building in town. 1t will be
IA thirty room house and is being
built in the most modern style.
Tom Allen has purchased an inter
est in the Harper & Burkitt Livery
stable and will reside in Bassfeld in
the future.
Mrs. +. B. Barwick has purchased
the Ferguson house on Foote street,
now occupied by Mr.. Tucker, and
will move in in the near future.
The Sumrall Bros. have moved into
their new store on Hawkins street.
They have an up-to-date stock of well
selected goods.
The handsome residence of DR..
W. ". Applewhlte ON Foote street Is
nearing completion and when finisehd
the doctor willehave one of the most
up to date residences TO be found any
where.
The business house of the Hawkins
McCraney Co., is being built and Mr..
Deere, the manager of the concern,
informs us that he hopes to occupy
the building by the LIST of February
H. Booth of Booth, Miss, is max
ing preparations for putting in his
saw mill plant just south of the de-
pot. Mr.. Booth is a practical mil
man and the people of Bassfeld arf
proud TO welcome him to their midst
Bassfield is surrounded by the fines
timbered lands to be found, and hav-
ing such men as Mr.. Booth to locate
here, means much for Bassfield's fu
! ture.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
CITY OFFICIALS
Were Installed Last Night at the
CITY Hall-ChangeS Made.

The city officials for the ensuing
term of two years were installed last
night. There were several changes
in the board of aldermen and but one
other in the various offices.
The board Of aldermen is composed
of the following members: ward /,
". A. Mcleod and s. c. Eaton; ward
2, H.C. Greer and T. J. George ward
3. NJ. Dunn and O. ]. Bowen; ward
/, Dan Farley and T. M. Fuller; at
large, J. ". Montague. The various
other officials are: G. ". Rib,
mayor; A. Farley, city clerk; B. M.
Moffett, marshall; and E. B. George,
treasurer.
In the board of aldermen there
were five changes, while Mr.. George
succeeded Mr.. Jackson as treasurer.
Mr.. George enters the office under
favorable circumstances, when the
city's financial condition was never
better. EX-Treasurer Jackson Will
turn over today about so, 900 or more
and with few collections made on
taxes that are just due. Thus it is
seen that the city will have to its
credit several thousand dollars after
its outstanding debts have been paid
Citizens are proud to gam the services
of such an efficient official as Mr..
George, but sorry to lose Mr.. Jackson.
1t must be said to Mr.. Jackson s
credit, that his books are as clean and
plain as could be desired and that IN
/ the future no question pertaining to
municipal finances for the years OF
| 1901-O2 need ever be disputed.
| No record other than entries of de-
posits at the city banks has been
found of Hattiesburg's finances prior
| to Mr.. Jackson's administration.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
TRUSTEES SALE.

Under and by virtue of Gel tain deco
of trust executed by j. Ct. Foster and
W. 8. Temple to V. w. Draughn, a,
trustee for F. A Draughn, on the Sth
day of July, A. D. 1901, recorded Oh
page 529 and $50 of deed book M" in
the office Of the clerk of the chanceiy
court of Perry county, Mississippi, at
Hattiesburg, made to secure debt due
to +. A. Draughn amounting to seven
hundred dollars:
/ will, as substituted trustee in said
deed of trust, sell to the highest bidder
for cash at public outcry, at the court
house door IN the city OF HGttiesburg,
within legal hours, on the first Monday
in January. A. D. 1908, the same being
the 9Th day of said month, the property
therein described, towit;
The north half of the north west
quarter of section twenty five (25),
township four ca north. range thirteen
(13) west, in Perry county, Mississippi,
and will execute to the purchaser snch
dee as Is vested in me as substituted
trustee In said deed Of trust.
r. e. L. EATON,
Substituted Trustee.
Witness my hand this Dec. %, 1909.
dec23-3wks
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
Was Next to the Dope.

Yes" unused the barber as he
stropped his razor refiectively aud
talked to Memphis Scimitar re-
porter, "a man in this business sees
some queer things, and often qoeerer
people. Now they call this the age
of enlightenment. and yet | ran
across q man the other day that
didn't know what witch hazel was"
"How was that?" queered the
man with lather on bis beard.
"Why. the other day chap walks
in here for shave and haircut.
He was a long, TALL slab-sided. dis
connected specimen that had evil
IDENTIFY Just blown in from the
bushes, and showed it. He had an
awful shock of hair and beard that
was about ten days old. Every
thing went we'll until the job was
about done. l had shaved him and
was bathing his face with diluted
witch hazel, when all of a sudden he
leaped from the chair and STOOD
glaring at me.
Whats the matter with yon?" j
yelled taken all by surprise.
Matter enough, dad blame You!
Oh, I'm onto you! I've hearn tell OF
yer burned city tricks! Yer can't
chloroform me and get my money! y
"And with that he grabbed his hat
and ducked, owing for the shave and
haircut. You see, that fellow had
been used to bay rum that would eat
a hole in a sheet-iron stovepipe, and
had never seen witch hazel. 1t sure
ia a funny world
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
COUNTY CONVlCTS
Will Hereafter Work the Public
RoLdS.

The term of lease of the county
convicts having expired and there be-
ing no one who would lease them for
another year, the whole shooting
match passed through the city this
evening on their way to Augusta
where they will be put TO work on
the public roads, at which work they
will be employed during the present
year
1t appears that there is no profit
in convict labor. The price of each
convict is very low, but the lessee is
held responsible for every escape,
and if one should escape, which is
very probable, he has to pay for the
full time the convict was to have
served. Not many men are willing
TO take the risk, hence there was nC
bid this year for the convicts and
they will be put to work on the
county roads under the supervision
of the county.
They will begin at Augusta an(
work the Hattiesburg and Augusta
road, coming this way, but there il
no definite idea as to when they viii
get over the entire county if they
ever do.
Right here the Progress would. lik'
to remark that if we never have goOt
roads over the entire county unit
they are made good by the labor of {
few county convicts the roads viii
remain bad.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

Tomorrow night at s O'Clock at the
Episcopal church, Z. ID. Smith of
This city will lead to the marriage
alter Miss Jennie Ferguson, sister of
81. Ferguson, passenger conductor
ON the Northeastern railroad, n
beautiful young lady who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. W. Bolton,
for 4 number of months. The many
friends of the young couple will
doubtless extend hearty congratula-
tions in advance and wish them, as
the Progress heartily does, a long and
happy life.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
Saved at Graves Brink.

s-s.t know would long ngo nave h. ii
10 ma grave writes MISS, II. N, "
some, OF Decatur. Ala IF it hal =, I
been for Electric Bitters. For til e
years suffered untold agony from . e
worst 70; ms Of indigestion, waterbra b,
stomach and bowel dyspeisia ! ut
this excellent medicine did ne aw' Id
OF good Since using 1t can eat b. ii
" and have gained 35 pounds or
Indigestion. loss of appetite, stoa cb
stomach. liver and kidney IT. !. les
Electric Bitters are positive, sua IN
teed cure. Only 50c at Tucs,r &
Greer's drug store.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
RAILROAD TALK.

After rush of nearly four weeks
in railroad circles things seem to he
qnieting down some. No, l on the
Northeastern got in last night on
time. All the roads seem to BIZ
handling great deal of traffic and
heavy trains. This, together with
the fact that there has been a number
OF heavy rains TO disturb the road
beds, accounts for the incessant de
lays of the trains and the inconven-
fences OF the public 1t is hoped tha,
the former regularity and system Ct
schedule will resume shortly.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
MARRIED.

(. Sydney Rosenbaum, popular and
we'll known drummer who frequents
Hattiesburg, was married yesterday in
New Orleans to Miss Maude Levy.
They wall make New Orleans their
future home Friends wish for Mr..
and; Mrs. Rosenbaum a happy life, un-
ciouded by the least shadow.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

Attention of the reader is directed
to the advertisement of the Pitts
Photo Studio published in today's pa
per. This studio has been here Il
long time, has deservedly won fine
reputation, and needs no commenda-
ton AT our hands - -
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
Publisher No;lce.

The Daily Progress has on ~ ooks
the pames of subscribers who are in
arrears to the paper. These will all be
erased on the fret of January when a
new sab scription book will he begun.
Hereafter IL these subscribers expect to
read the paper they will have 10 pay for
IL In advance, borrow it or steal it.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
CHARGED WITH FRAUD
A Warrant Sworn Out Against Ed
Hatcher, Colored.

A warrant was sworn ont this
morning before Justice Wall against
Ed Hatcher, colored. 1t Is alleged
that Hatcher secured the signature of
Messrs. Hightower & Crawford to a
note through faulse representation.
Hatcher was not known 70 have been
apprehended though there is no fear
of his being able TO elude arrest.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

Hattiesburg is TO be complimented
on its inter lack of lawlessness.
There 10 not case on docket at the
mayors office for trial this morning.
Other towns and cities of Mississippi
might well emulate Hattiesburg while
they are growing.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
Notice.

The stockholders Of the National
Bank Of Commerce will hold their
regular annual meeting In their Office
II o'clock p. IN. January Is, 1908,
J. G. CARTER. President.
dec16td r. w. FooTE, Cashier.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
CIVIL DOCKET.

The suit of McMorris vs.. &. K.
Anderson, now being tried before
Justice WALL was continued from
Yesterday till this evening.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
Foils a Deadly Attack.

"My wife was SO i'll that good physi
clans were unable to help her, writes
NJ NJ. Austin. of Winchester. ind ,
"hut was completely cured by DR..
Kings New Lifs Pills. They work
wonders in stomach and liver troubles.
Cure constipation, sick headache. 25c
at Tucker & Greer's drug store.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

George L. Hotter of Laurel stopped
over last night on his way to Gulf
port, where he goes to inspect some
boilers
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
TO ELECT CITY ATTORNEY.

The city attorney will be electded
by a joint meeting of the board
tonight. ;
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

NJ. L. Carley, an official of the
Gulf and Ship Island, is registered
at the European Hotel.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

You never IAN ten wnsI oman Will CT
ext"
II cam
Well what -
Talk
That's it--A woman will talk and tell he;
riends of the wonderful cures made by John
;ton's Sarsaparilla and the proprietors have to
thank thousands Of good noble women in this
country for having made Johnston SARSAPA
QULA (Quart bottles, famous"
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

Misses Clara Shelby, Genta Weems,
Alma Myers and Gerson of New Cir
leans were in the city this morning.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

G. Edwards of Meridian who was
in the city yesterday left this morn
ing for Laurel
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

The Citizens Bank publishes today
in she Progress its first statement,
and il makes fine showing,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

The Gem market keeps on hand all
kinds of fresh meats. Orders delivered
IN any part of the city dec29tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

J. E. CLARK of Gulfport is in the
city today.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

E. e. White came up from New Or
leans last night
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

Ellis Hickman of St. Louis is stop
ping at the Klondyke hotel.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

T. B. Miller of Laurel is registered
at the Klondyke.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

Msssrs. n. Morris, A. Y. Harvey
and A L. Gilbert are in the city on
business
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

L. D. Mcdowell Of Meridian Is
stopping at the European hotel.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

George s. Moore of New Orleans il
ut the Commercial today.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

G. A. Dinsmore of Mobile is regis
tered at the Klondyke.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

E. B. Hull, Jr., of Jackson, is reg
Uttered at the Commercial.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

". I. Cole Of Meridian was in the
city yesterday and left this morning
for Newton.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

J. v. Enochs of Poplarville is reg
istered at the European.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

4. l.. Peyton of Raymond is reg
isrered at the Commercial
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

r. A. Hoyt Of New Orleans is in
town.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
P. & L. R. R. R. CO.
TIME TABLE NO. q.

All Trains Daily Excep, Sunday.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

Examined and found correct.
w. @. COLE. Auditor.
This 9Th day OF January, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-30
20 :QUIEMFOR POPE LEO.
Solemn high Mass at Eight and Ten O'clock
Tomorrow Morning.

Tomorrow morning at eight o'clock a
solemn High Mass of Requiem will be
offered for the repose of the soul OF Pope
Leo XIII and at ten o'clock on the same
morning a solemn requiem will be sung
at the Catholic church on Iiillsboro street.
Father Griffin viii be the celebrant of the
mass. Rev. Mr.. Doran, deacon, and Rev.
Mr.. Wickham sub-ueacon. Rev. Mr.. Do
ran will also preach.
The music of the mass viii be the plain
chant sung at masses for the dead, rem
dered by dozen seminarians from the
Baltimore and New York diocesan semi
naries. The programme al Nazareth ana
Raleigh will be:
Introit: Requiem aeter- nan.
Kyrie Eleison.
Graduate: Desirac, dies lila.
Offertory Liberia Me, Domino, Sanctus.
Communio: LUG perpetuS.
The Catholics of North Carolina, al
though the smallest portion of the Catho-
lie church, desire to join in the uni
yersal service in memory of their deceased
PCntiff, ard thereby show their love for
the Great White Shepherd of Christen-
dem"
The public is cordially invited to these
services.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-30
OAK CITY GUARDS BACK,
Boys Made a Good Record II Liked More
head, but Glad to Get Eome.

The Oak City Guards got back yesterday
afternoon on the 1852 train from Colds
boro, after their weeks encampment by
the sea at Morehead City
The boys looked brown and well as they
were lined up on the platform under the
shed by Capt. Van Dalen Stronach all in
Khaki uniforms.
All expressed themselves as delighted
with the trip and ready to go to More
he'd again, but glad to get back home
Just the same,
Captain Stronach gives good account
of the company. He says not a single
Raleigh boy was in the guard house dur
ing the week.
All enjoyed the visit of the Governor
and the inspection very much, although
the latter was good hard work while it
lasted.
The company was honored one day by
having Captain Stronach act as major Of
the Regiment
Adjutant General B. S. Register and AS
sstant Adjutant General Alfred Williams
came to Raleigh with the Guards yester-
day evening As the train pulled out with
General Royster on board the company
was lined up at present arms and General
Register saluted from the car steps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-30

shouts and looked toward the rolling surf
Before he could comprehend what had
happened he noticed an Italian fruit ven
der, pushing a cart, throw aside his hat
and coat and plunge into the surf.
The swimmer struck out for an OBJ
ject floating On the water not far from
shore and was soon at the side of an
unconscious woman, who proved to be
Miss Alline Young, of Raleigh, n. c., who
had been carried out by the swift current
and was drowning when rescued.
The sturdy rescuer of Miss Young
struck out for the beach with his bur
den. and when he reached shallow water
the young lady was seized from his arms
by bystandeTs and restored TO conscious
ness.
Without waiting for the thanks due
him, the hero of Mr.. Arnold's story disar~
peared with his dripping clothes in the
big crowd and continued to sell his wares
until the days work was ended
Miss Young was suffering yesterday from
her terrible experience.