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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
THIS WOMAN
JUSTIFIED
Mrs Tracey Not Held For
Killing ASsailant
ACTED IN SELF DEFENSE
While With Her Two Children she Was
Attacked by Man Of Dissolute
Habits and Used Shot
Gun.

sweetburg, r. O., July l1.--Chargel
with the grayest cgilne known to the
courts, Eva Beard Tracey of Glen Farm
ham faced h0r aecusers In the Kings
comr and by 4 graphic recital Vi an
atrocious assault upon her by Forest
Howard won her freedom. She was
charged with the murder Of Howard,
whom she shot aud killed week ago
yesterday at her little home ON lonely
road. Mrs. Tracey is 2G years OLD, pret-
ty, and magnetic. from the moment
she took the witness stand s,Ia had
the sympathy OF the large crowd Of
spectators and after she had rected her
story she was discharged by Judge Null
vina III Shsrhrooke
Mrs. TTa ey was the only witness who
could tell about the shooting, the only
other person present aside from her two
,n,gll children being the man she killed.
According to her story. Howard came to
tie house during tile absence OF her bus.
baad. No one was about the premises,
the adjacent saw mill being closed for
the day brcause OF the absence Of Trac-
cy. AS soon us her husband left, How
ard came. He asked her where Tracey
had gone and she replied. As she did
Howard said
"l-ook, There comes III nov
She glauced ont Of tae window and
as she did 50 Howard threw her 10 the
licor. After struggle she escaped
lie overpoppfed her again AMI then
threw her ON the bed. She again es-
capped and this fime seized loaded
shotgun which was in the corner bow
ard rushed toward her again aud as he
did SO, she pulled the trigger. The
heavy charge Of buckshot struck him
in tile lcft side, some of them pene.
tratiny the l,eart Dtath was ins.an.
taneous. Mrs. Tracey then faia;Nl
When she recovered she went to the
home Of her father.in law, about half
: mile distant There she told her
story.
\ coroner's jury returned a verdict
for Mrs. Tracey, saying she killed How
ard in self-defense II was supposed
that this ended the matter, but week
later Ernest Howard, brother Of the
dead man, had wsrraut made our.
The preliminary hearing was hrief. but
few witnesses were examined Thcy
tas.iied as to the character of the dead
fan and evidence was introduced tend.
ing to show that This was not the first
time charges ei assault had been made
AGAINST him Mrs. Tracey was acqnit
ted as soon as tic evidence was in.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
JOE W0LC0TT RETAINS
TITLE OF CHAMPION
Gave left Swing to Dougherty's Jaw
Last Night and Knocked the Mil
waukee Man Out.

Boston, July 11.-Ioe Wolcott Of Bos.
ton retained the welterweiglif champion.
ship Of the world by knocking out lack
Dougherty Of Milwaukee in the eighth
round at the Lincoln Athletic club in
Chelsea last night.
Wolcott's famous punch, left swing
10 the, jaw. defeated Dougherty. Up to
the final round OF the bout, Dougherty
appeared to have ont pointed the col
ored boxer.
Although Wolcott was the favorite,
Dougherty's gameness called for cheers
from the crowd
When the eighth round opened
Dougherty started in with a rush.. play
ing for Woleott's stomach Before the
round ended Wolcott began 10 swing
wildly. One OF his swings, left handler.
caught Doughcrty on the jaw, and the
Milwaukee boy fell on his face He tried
to rise, and got to his knees before the
coitt was up, but he could get no fur
ther and WoIeott was declared the win.
ner. Dougherty had to be carried TO his
corner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
Thanks from MI. Rowland.

wish to thank every voter who was
at the caucus last evening for their at
tendance. regardless of the ticket they
supported, as | have always believed
that il was citizens duty and privi-
lege to be present at all occasions Of
this kind and take an interest ii the
welfare of our city and state. ] espcc-
tally desire to express my gratitude to
all who supported me in the nomination
of senator by their votes and assist
ance, assuring them that their kindness
IL appreciated, and If elected shall
endeavor TO serve all to the best Of my
ability j also wish to thank Mr.
Dillon and Nh Gordon. together With
their supporters, for The honorable meth
ods used and the good feeling existing
at the caucus.
Frank @. Howland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
DECLARES AGAIN THAT
HE IS N0T'INSANE
Harry ThaY Calls Reporters and Ex-
plains Why He Was Not to Be
Seen Yesterday Afternoon,

New York, July Harry Thaw sent
for the reporters at the Tombs this
morning and speaking of the statement
he made last night, in which he declared
that there was no foundation for the
story that lunacy commission was to
be appointed to inquire into his sanity,
said
"Boys, too much publicity cannot be
given to the statement ! made last night.
am in good physical and mental con-
upo I arpl su5Is ou sIu aIaql pun 'uollp
see that / am broken down. The reason
/ did not take my usual exercise in the
Jail yard yesterday, which gave rise, no
doubt, to the reports that ! was broken
down, was that was busy with my law
yers going over legal papers and letters,
The reporters who saw Thaw this
morning say he is looking as wen as he
ever looked in his life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
DALEY WAS CHASED.
Rutland Youngsters Thought He Ought
to Have Played Game.

Rutland, July 1i.--ln the last half
OF the fourth inning Of yesterdays game
between Rutland and Ottawa, time was
called on account Of light sprinkle,
which had practically ceased when the
required 80 minutes had expired, but
Manager Daley Of the visitors refused
to continue the game
He saw nothing but sure defeat for
his team, as IN the four innings played
not one OF his men reached first, and
he took this means OF escaping.
"No. ! won't continue the game" he
said "rhis being good fellow isn't
what it's cracked mp to be-"
The light rain and Yerke's masterful
pitching had 10 dampened Daley's ar
dor for the national game that he pick
ed up his bats, and raising his parasoi
TO escape smstroke, beat ii for the
hotel, followed by about 80 Youngsters
who were calling him all Of the un-
pleasant names IN their vocabulary.
Rutland scored one earned run in the
second and had three hits to its credit,
one being two.baggcr by shean.
Yerkes struck out four men and Hide
brand one. Duff and Welch did the
catching. The attendance was about
500
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
THAw MAKES STATEMENT.
First Formal Word Since He Was I'm
prisoned for Murder.

New York, July IL. Harry Kendall
Thaw last night in the Tombs prison
gave out his first formal statement
since he shot and killed Stanford White,
on the Madison Square roof garden. In
it the young man uttcrs a protest
against being regarded as insane and
deeares his counsel assured him that no
such course as the appointment Of a
commission TO inquire into his mental
condition is contemplated. The state
ment was handed by Thaw in person to
the newspaper representatives. He gave
it out with the permission OF his coun-
sci, with whom he pleaded all day 10 be
allowed to deny in person the current
reports as to his insanity and especially
the publication yesterday afternoon of
purported interview with one OF his
counsel quoting the attorney as saying
the prisoner was undoubtedly insane.
Young ThaW's statement follows;
Il am informed by Mr.. Olcott and Mr..
|Gruber that the interview with the lat.
ter in one of last evenings papers quot
ing him (Gruber) to the effect that
am now insane and that lunatic COM
mission would be appointed to deter
mine that fact has no foundation what.
ever; that Mr.. Gruber never made such
a statement and that no such course IL
contemplated
Mr.. 0leott further tells me that he
did not 90 to Philadelphia for the pur-
pose Of seeing or inquiring about Harriet
Thaw or her alleged insanity, and that
his visit had nothing whatever 70 do
with thu question of my mental condi-
tion, or that of any members Of my fam
lily"
The statement was signed with the
initials III. X. r.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
HAVING A GOOD TIME.
Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth Entertained in
Paris.

Paris, July liz Mr., and Mrs. Nicil-
slas Longwerth, last evening, received
the cordial greetings Of great gather
ing Of members OF French and American
Society people in the course of AnhDassa
dor and Mrs McCormiek's reception at
the American embassy in their honor,
The entertainment at the open air
kheatre in the Bois de Boulegne last
night, organized by Minister Of the
COLONIES and Madame Leygues, in con
lnection with the visit Of King Sisowatch
lof Cambodia. was one of the most sue
cessful events Of the season. It com
prised charming reproductions Of Greek,
ancient French and Cambodian dances,
carried out by the royal Cambodian
dancers belonging to the kings suite
and opera ballet dancers. King Sisowatch
was present in full state. surrounded
by French cabinet ministers, the entire
diplomatic corps, Mr.. and Airs. Long
worth, Ambassador and Mrs Mccormick
and leaders Of society. The Republican
Guard band performed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
To Free Interstate Bridges.

Windsor, July 1l.--In spite Of the
rain there was good attendance at
tie Joint meeting OF the Vermont and
New Hampshire bridge commissioners
at the town hall last night All OF the
commissioners were present Massrs. Gill
bert a. Davis of Windsor George o.
Ford OF Kirby and James II. Seaver of
Washington representing Vermont, and
Messrs Daniel Hall of Dover, a. w.
SulIoway Of franklin and George A..
Tenney of Claremont representing New
Hampshire. The sentiment OF the meet
ing was altogether IN favor Of doing
away with the irksomc toll. The Joint
commission will hold meetings al Hart.
land, and Piainfeld, n. v, today and at
Springfield, in the evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
WINDSOR MERCHANT
COMMITS SUICIDE
Louis Marcott, Aged n Years, Mounted
Barrel, Attached Moose to Neck
and Then Kicked Over
Rarrel

Windsor, July 1i.Louis Marcott, a
retired farmer, aged N years, committed
suicide BY hanging just before midnight
Monday night. He had made careful pre-
parations for the deed, mounting d bar
re and adjusting the rope around his
neck, then kicking the barrel away from
himself in stall in the barn. He drop
ped about two feet the fall breaking his
neck.
MI Marcott had been despondent of
late, owing TO trouble over money mat
ters aud threatened 20 do away with
himself but nobody paid any attention
TO these threats.
He has lived with his sister, Mrs. Jo-
seph Lapinc, on Everett lane for over
year, moving from Cornish Flat, M II.
He leaves several children. lie viii be
buried beside the remains of his wife at
Plainfeld, n. H.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
GRANITE CUTTERS
QUIT MACCHI SHED
Claim That New Member Of the Firm
Has No Right to Run a Surface
Cutter.

Because member Of the firm Of the
2. Macchie company went to work on
the surface cutter nc their plant the
employees Of the firm laid down their
tools this morning and the plant is not
running this afternoon. The employees
claim that the man is not entitled under
the agreement to do the work. They
say also that he was not union man
before he entered the firm.
The executive committee Of the Barre
granite manufacturers association held
a meeting this forenoon and discussed
the situation, but il was stated this
afternoon that nothing has as yet been
done towadr settling the difficulty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
ITALIAN woRKMEN STRIKE.
Were Employed on Water System at
Northfeld.

Nortllfield, July H The Italians,
about 75 III number, who have been
working on the village water system
went out on strike yesterday. II seems
that the money due them did not arrive
in time for payment last Saturday night
ana when they were paid yesterday
morning they demanded payment in full,
which demand the contractors refused TO
graut
This is one Of nailg labor troubles
which have arisen on this job during
the past year and the delay az this time
is particularly Ncxatious because OF the
iact that the work can be finished in
months timc and VI Win be hard u eet
4 new gang of iaborcrs for " short
time. Tile mvincss men of tie, town
have taken tho matter iip and are work
ing to get a settlement 50 that work
may 70 on at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
LETTER DELIVERED
AFTER HALF CENTURY
Remarkable Recovery by Montpelier
Woman Of Letter Which Was
Written on April 10, 1854.

Montpelier, July il.--A letter writ
ten 81 years ago has Just been received
BY Mrs. stephen Bergen Of this city
The wanderIngs Of the missiye during
all these years are not known except
that it went through the dead letter Of.
flee. II was delivered by the Montpe,
lier postman just like any other letter
1t was written from Dalyskagan,
Kilkenny county, Ireland, April TO-
1854 BY Mrs, Katherine Bergen, who was
the grandmother OF former Alderman
Bergen OF this city, to Miss Eliza Ber-
gen. II was delivered 10 Mrs. Stephen
Bergen who never knew the one 10 whom
it righthhly belonged,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
Ploasad Wlth ImproyemenLg.

stowe. July tlOeorge r. Howard OF
and IT, W. Bingham Of Ben
members Of the State railroad
commissions inspected the Nc Mansfield
electric railroad yesterday They were
accompanied over the road BY Z d Pike
&. H. Mcmahon, G r. Burt aud w b.
The commissioners express.
Ell themselves as much pleased with the
improvements of the past year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
cATrLEMAN TAKEN I'LL.
Vermont Drover Has Gastritis and Is
Sent to the Hospital.

Boston, July IL Benjamin G. Cad.
ley. 40 years old of St JohHsbuy, VI,
and employe OF W. A. Kicker, cattle
dealer and drover Of that place was
taken seriously i'll at the Brighton stock
yards yesterday afternoon, while al.
tending to the stock Of Mr.. Kicker. Mr.
Gadley came down from Vermont on an
early morning train and few hours al
ter his arrival complained of feeling sick.
His condition grew worse and he was
taken TO the state cattle inspectors of
flee. Dr. Marion Of Brighton was called
and after diagnosing his sickness as
acute gastritis be ordered Gadley re-
moved 60 the Massachusetts General
hospital
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
MARSHFIELD CAUCUS.
Delegates Were Not Instructed, But
Favor Martin for Side Judge,

Marshfeld, July 11h-rhe Republican
caucus yesterday afternoon elected the
following delegates to the county con-
vcntIon; n M Pitkin, j Rerton Pike,
i. Al Thomas, George NJ, King and r.
l.. Dwinell. They we're not instructed,
bit il is understood that they will sup.
port ii. r. Martin of AIaFshield for side
judge and probably w. q. Nye of North
Montpelier for senatof The caucus was
held in the town house, I'll =. Dwinell
being moderator and J. Berton Pike sec,
retarY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
BODY FOUND in THE WOODS.
Harry II. Bryant of Somerville, Mass,
Cut His Throat,

Woburn. Mass. July 1.-THE body
Of Harry II Bryant, n years old, a resi-
dent of Someryille, was found IN the
woods near this city Yesterday The
throat was ciit the veins Of the wrist
we're severed. and an investigation fur.
thsr proved that Che man had taken
poison. On Saturday last Bryant wrote
4 letter to his wife, who WAS Visiting in
Centre Harbor, \. ", in which he an-
nouneed his intention Of ending his lite.
No cause can be given for the suicide.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
UNCONSCIOUS TO THE END.
Mrs. Milo Burnham Formerly of Barre,
Died at Shady Rill

n Mrs. Milo Burnhaln i former resident
of this city, died Yesterday at her home
in Shady Kill. AIiddlesex. ON Sunday
night, after being in her usual health
for some time, she was taken suddenly
ill, soon passing into unconsciousness,
in which state she remained until hey
death at li.30 yesterday forenoon The
cause OF death was chronic Bright's III
sease. Mrs. Burnham Is well known in
Barre iIef husband was formerly In
the mill business with Virgil f. Ayers
on South Main street. AIrs. Burnham
was born in Orange 81 years ago. She
leaves besides her husband five children.
Mrs. Burnham was 4 kind wife and
mother and thoroughly devoted to her
family.
The funeral viii be held at Shady Rill
tomorrow afternoon at ono O'clock, and
the burial will be In Green Mount GENE
terry, Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
OPPOSITION no rowNsMAN.
Northheld Republicans Would Not In
struct for Winch.

Mortified, July II. The Republican
caucus TO elect delegates 70 the county
conyeatiop 60 BE- held in Montpelier on
July Ia, took place III village ball yes
tcfday afternoon The meeting was
called 20 order by Secretary Il. L. Field
aud Frank J.. Howe was elected chair.
man. Instead Of the usual quiet worl,
of electing Che list of delegates (which
had been prepared bF The aspirant "
office there appeared "a be i good deal
OF opposition 10 the delegate to support
DR. + II, Winch for senator After
sonc discussion recess Was given in
order that other lists Of delegates might
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
INSTRUCTED FOR MOODY.
Waterbury Republicans Want Him for
Senator.

Waterbury, July 11.--'The Republic
cars of Waterbury Yesterday afternoon
instructed their delegates to support
Eugene Moody 81 this place for senator.
The delegates are as follows: L. g.
Moody. 4. J. Foster, G. G. Graves, w.
u. Marshall, G. |. Hatch, b. u. Wallace,
H. g Whitehili, r. Il. knight, George
tl Dale, WI b. Clark, M. v. Boyce;
attrnates, q. III. Haines. M G. Barber.
Henry Hill, y. Il. Palmer, u w. Moody,
~ q. canerdy, Drew Daniels, NJ. D. Ey-
ans, H. ID. Brown, ] D. Freeman and
Eank Carpenter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
BARRE TOWN CAUCUS.
Delegates Were Uninstructed. but Favor
C. NJ. Winch for Side Judge.

The Republican caucus in Barre Town,
held III the East Barre schoolholse last
hight with small attendance, elected
the following delegates to the county
convention: A. C. DicsSey, r. Y. viii
ley, w j. Clapp, A. b Hutchins, w.
r. Fiske, +. T.. Ward, F. G. Bancroft
and George II. IEutehins. They were un-
instructed but will work for the nomi-
nation Of Maynard Winch for side Judge.
Z. c. Bancroft was ehairman of The eau
Gus and J. L. Ward was secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11

be prepared and the Tesult Of the bal
loting was the election nf the following
delegates and altcrDates, who were un-
instructed +. N. Carpenter, Daniel Der
BY, ~. 7, Kerr, Joseph II. Denny, Rob
ert Davis, j. G. Riee, Arthur Smith, Il.
s. AIcGlaflin. Il. a Jones and Fl. G..
Cady; aIternates Fred Fuller, u. III
Cross, Al. r. Blake. Il. ~ Field. G. I.
Morse, G. a. plumlcg, Harry Emerson,
r.. i. Howe, w. H. Holton, W. w. Hol.
den and w. a. shaw.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
Gruesone Tragedy at Mimi
eapolis Last Night
YOUNG LADY MURDERED
Slayer ef Grace Moore Said to Be M.
3. Wilson - He Has Escaped
and Is Still at
Large.

Minneapolis, July H.. One of the
most serious murders in the history Of
this city was committed here last night
ID the National hotel A man named
NJ. b. Wilson, who il said to live in Mil.
waukee, killed a girl named Grace Moore
the motive it is believed, having been
jealousy. Wilson pounded the girls
head almost to a jelly and then poured
alcohol over her clothing and set fire 70
1t. The girls body was almost consumed
before the crime was discovered.
Wilson escaped and 50 far has eluded
the authorities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
SUPPORT MARsHFIELD MAN.
Plainfeld Republicans Endorse II. p.
Martin.

Plainield, July 11,--At the primary
meeting Of the Republican voters If the
town of Plainiield, held yesterday, the
following named persons were elected
delegates 10 represent the town ii the
county convention to be held at Mont
peIier July nth, to place in nomination
n list of county officers Delegates, q.
skinner, J A, lToss, If. G. Moore. Il.
j, Bartlett, M II. Perkins; aIternates,
IL. Il. Bailey, n. E Cutler, AL II. Foss,
"A. NJ Batchelder, VT. &. Bartlett.
The delegation faYors II. p. Martin
OF MarHhfield for the Office or side judge.
w r. Noble was chairman Of the eau
Gus and A. u. Foss secretary
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support William c. Nre.

East Montpelier, July li.4--East Mont
pclier Republicans yesterday elected the
following delegates TO the county con-,
vention; Charles p. Mcknight, e. q.
Hilliard, J X. Young, H. H. Sparrow,
Charles w. 0rmsbee and d. W. Gum
mings They were instructed for William
G Nye Of North Montpelier for senator
and Montpelier's choice for states at,
torney.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
PENNSYLVANIA FUSION.
Republicans and Democrats Name a
Ticket

Philadelphia, July 11-Complete fus-
ion between the Lincoln Republican
party and the Democratic party Of this
state was effected yesterday at reas.
sembIed convention Of the Lincoln party
in this city.
The fusion ticket is as follows; Gov
ernor, Lewis Emery, Jr., Independent
Republican; lieutenant governor, Iere-
Iniah $. BLACK, d auditor general, Will
lam L. Greasy, d; secretary Of internal
affairs, John j. Green, d.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
LARGE ATTENDANCE.
AT American Institute Of Instruction
TODAY

New Haven, Conn, July 1i.-The Sd
REGULAR session of the American insti-
tute Of instruction opened in Woolsey
halI nj YaIc this morning. where adj.
dresses we're made BY President Chase
OF Bates college and President Luther
Of Trinity college. The session was the
largest ii point q attendance Of the
convention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
Middlesex neIesatIon.

Middlesex, July 1.-THE delegation
from this place TO the county convention
elected yesterday are uninstructed save
20 support Y. a. Wells for side Judge
They are G. G. Putnam, O. y. Culver,
II. b. Chaplin, +. II. Hastings and H. W.
Nichols.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
American Parry bound fOr BraziI.

San Juan Porto Rico July 1.-THE
United States cruiser Charleston with
Secretary Of State Root and party on
board, sailed from here at midnight for
Para, Brazil.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
Delegates Not INSTRUCTED.

Berlin, July il.-There was small
attendance al the Republican caucus
yesterday The following delegates were
elected; w ID. Herrick, William Brown,
+. l.. Chandler, G. H. Stewart and r. G.
Robinson. They were not instructed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11
SECURED OVER $1,000.
Burglars Blow Safe in Chicago Business
District.

Chicago, July it.-Three robbers blew
open the safe in the brieklayers hall
in The business district this morning,
secured over $1,000 and escaped after
a pistol battle with the police.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11

Miss Jessie Black went ia Boston
yesterday for " few weeks vacation
Charles Kirkland was taken very Ill
last night and the physicians haYe no
hopes of his recovery
The Good Tcmplars arc to have Il
sQcisbIe Friday evening Of this week
i'll the K. Of c. hall in the Scampini
block, to which the public is cordially
invited.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs n. u puryce returned
last night from y several weeks trip
to Portland and Ninalhayen, Me.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-11

Mrs. ". r. Hall Of Burlington and
mar mother, Mrs. Folsom Of Hamlet,
X. G.. are visiting at the home Of Airs.
Alice Puixee.