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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Did 1t ever go?
II doubt it." said Hespeler Hyph
en-Jones. THE works. of course, are
by Salvolatile--o one of the really great
clockmakers, you know. But l don't
know whether the works ever went.
That. ! believe, is one way in which
you can always tell a Salvolatile. II
It's genuine Salvolatile. II won't 60"
I'm any case" said, 'it has no
hands,
"Oh, dear. no." said Mrs. Jones, ut
never had, as far as we know. We
picked il up in such queer little
shop in Amal1 and the man assured
us that it never had had any hands.
He guaranteed it, That's one of the
by Charles and / were terribly keen
about clocks at that time and really
studied them, and the books all agreed
that no genuine Salvolatile has any
hands"
And was the side broken, too,
when you got it." I asked.
"Ah. no. said my friend. I'VE b" :
that done by an expert in New FORK
after we got back. Isr't IT exquis-
itely done? You see, he has made
the break to look exactly as IL some
one had rolled the clock over and
stamped on 1t. Every genuine Sal
volatile is said to have been stamped
upon like that.
"Of course, our break is only imi-
tation. but it's extremely well done,
isn't IT? We 60 to that little place
on Fourth avenue. you know, for
everything that we want broken.
They have a splendid man there. He
can break anything"
Really / said.
Yes. and the day when we wanted
the clock done, Charles and / went
down to see him do 1t. 1t was really
quite wonderful, wasn't it, Charles?"
Yes, indeed: The man laid the
its side and then stood looking at 1t
intently, and walking round and round
1t and murmuring in Italian as If he
We're swearing at It. Then he Jumped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Like it flies fest a docly away from
a Kliggle!
From de night befurr ChreesmaB I
got vat deleerous-
Wot it come hall night weesits from
critchures mysterious
Nombar wan showed me spiters witt
rutches galurr-
Wot he outt dem itch wan hadding
straight for mine durr.
Nombar two was a putter-de told
was goof
Wot he sonshine he swapt hall year
huff from de roof.
Dey came in pletoonz witt brigates
witt battelions--
Und I Joined from de tukk dey Sob
seested on scellions.
Den hall from a sodden aruzz sotch a
cletter--
I jomped bout from bad I should see
wot's de meter.
Und it few pest de weendow In bud
geous harray
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

The second one was Dear Ralph
How can I ever thank you enough for
those lovely nut and bonbon
dishes"
did not read any further.
Your wife seems to have very
definite literary STYLE" was his com
ment.
Shall we go on with the dictation?"
I asked.
He was examining the letters very
closely. Finally he frowned and took
a small magnifying glass from his
pocket.
Excuse me a minute" he said, with
out looking up.
Certainly" I replied, somewhat
coldly.
At last he put the letters down.
do you know anything about hand
writing?" he asked.
mot thing" l repliel.
He cleared his throat and straight
ened his tie.
II wouldn't have brought the sub
ject up" he said, except that"
He stopped.
Except that WHAT" asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Incense Industry.

ERANKINCENSE is a variety of
gum that frequently forms
component of incense, but the term
Is not met with in commerce, to which
incense means a gum that exudes
from tree flourishing in considerable
quantities in British Somaliland and
elsewhere. There is an inferior gum
of this kind that grows in India and
other countries of the East.
The incense tree seldom attains a
height exceeding Is feet. 1t presents
a thorny and unsightly growth and
thrives in desert regions. Dealers
grade incense according to color
bright yellow, medium and dark vel.
low. The chief market for 1t seems
to be Alden, whence 1t Is taken by
Somalis during the Winter months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Huge Orchid Garden.

A LUXURIANT orchid garden con.
tanning 1000 plants and repre-
sel-ting many species of the tropical
flower has been taken over by the
Missouri Botanical Garden from c. w.
Powell of Balboa. Mr.. Powell has
made a special study Of the orchids of
Panama and has more than doubled
the number of species formerly known
from that country. besides discovering
more than a hundred species previ-
ously entirely unknown to science.
The orchid garden will be maintained
in the Canal Zone as an experimental
tropical garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

He leaned over and put one hand on
my knee.
Can l be frank, old MANI" he asked.
Frank about WHAT" l said.
Nothing" he replied. with a shake
of his head, except that your wife is
very, very unhappy"
How do you know" l asked.
He picked up one of the letters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Sparkling Repartee Is Notable Feature
Of Trial of HumOrist's Divorce Petition

brown. Nice, brown polk chops is
somethin' Marie don't like nothin' else
but"
1.-THE watermelon is good today"
suggested the waiter.
ooh, dat watahmelon! Oh, dat
watahmelon hangin' on de vine?'
sang her majesty, beating time with
an oyster opener.
After dessert, the head porter in
PRODUCED Col. William Grenfall, who
helps open taxi doors at the Fifty
eighth street entrance.
Friends" said Col. Grenfall, ut
Is q coincidence that royalty should
visit America in this year of all years,
the year of the SesQuicentennial Elk.
position as we'll as the hundredth an
niversary Of the Youths Companion
This reminds me Of a story told me
last night by my good friend Junius
Gabbett who calls trains at the Grand
Central Station"
what does he call them?" inter
rupted the queen.
Trains" replied Col. Grenfall with
an amused smile. You will stop me-
1 trust, II you have heard the story
before. It seems there were ---"
Col. GrenfaIl was PACED at THIS
point; 1t developed there was taxi
at the Fifty-eighth street entrance
and the door stuck.
Editors Note: Probably something
the matter with IT..
authors Note: Must have been).
The queen, responding, said the
only disturbing feature of her trip
had heAn the announcement Of the
athletic break between HARVARD and
Princeton, which had apparently
plunged the entire country in gloom
and which she called the most i'm
portant event in United States his
tory since Marc Connolly, playing
alone at Coldstream, missed a putt
that would have given him a 124.
CTo be continued,
(CopyriEht. 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

TT HE Twentieth Century Limited
leaves Chicago for New York
shortly after midday. 1t Ia
Il provided with all the comforts
necessary to make the journey
a happy one. rUr eAa4mp.L, >-.--~ g.
a stenographer.
II shall want the stenographer," l
said to the porter.
'On this--the train superb" replied
the porter with a slight bow, Ito whit
something is to have It," and he re
tired, leaving me to gaze out at the
State of Indiana, which was rushing
past my window at a terrific rate.
Gradually a poem began to form In
my brain.
20 Indiana" il began.
was interrupted by a knock on
the compartment door.
Come in l said.
The door opened and a face APP
peared.
Il beg your pardon it said.
Come in" I repeated. I'm be
ready for you in a minute"
He came in rather doubtfully, wear
ing how tie.
I'm just in the middle of poem"
] explained.
But" he said, or rather, he started
to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

from the ceiling on a silver chain.
One of the boards of the top is gone,
but l am told that that is of no conse-
quence, as all the best specimens of
Brittany tables have at least one
board out
Doesn't that sound fascinating,
Charles? Do send Jane a cable at
once not to miss it,
Copyright. 1e26)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

I'm awfully glad" he said. by
George-I'm awfully glad. And that
of course, explains these two letters,
too"
He handed me the note paper.
The first one began Dear Tom:
How can I ever thank you enough for
those lovely salt and pepper
Sha K orS----"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

that, she wouldn't spell fork f-o-r-g."
Unless" he suggested. "she were
of German or Swedish descent. Is she
of German or Swedish descent"
NO replied.
Are you sure?" he asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Positive" I replied. she was
born in America"
I'm very glad to hear that" he
said. VERY, very glad, indeed. And
that letter there?" he asked, pointing.
That's O. w." replied
"A W." he repeated well. now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Look at that g." he said, point
ing. looked.
THAT isn't g." asserted.
That's a *"
she may have mispelled the word"
he said.
Very likely" replied, "but even at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
BY STEPHEN LEACOCK.

T WENT the other day into the
beautiful home of my two
good friends. the Hespeler-
4 Hyphen-Joneses, and | paused a
moment, as my eye fell on the
tall clock that stood in the hall.
"Ah,'' said r-Hyphen-J ones,
II see you are looking at the clock
"a beautiful thing, isn't it?--a gen.
uine antique
Does it go?" | asked.
Good gracious, no. exclaimed my
two friends. But isn't it beautiful
thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

She was plainly dressed in q Mother
Hubbard and Plus Fours.
"Po'k chops; dst's ma DISH" she
said to the waiter. Bring me some
o dem polk chops and sweet potato.
An make de polk chops nice an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Queen of Rumania. Those excluded
were the assistant bell captain and
Joe Muriosi of the mems Mushroom.
found Marie a woman OF q ready
quick Wit. a woman who spoke Ru-
manian with only a trace OF accent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

A washtob, q hize.box, q hsfe from a
sleigh
Two pots from jenitor, wan cuffy-
meet
Und two coils from pipe wit was laft
from de steel.
Und hall troo de houze came a scrim-
ming, TYPE! YIPEr'--
From Tsenta Cluss Feitlebaum stock
in a pipe
opp itch scrim-
Whan Looy dot dope gave a toin on
To ht:n1si-
On December two-fife-witt Just wan
ivvining privious
Wot was gung on dere gungs on ex'
tremmingly grivvious.
(Copyright. 1880
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

A floating drydock that has been
installed at Southampton, England,
is the worlds largest and can lift the
greatest ship af1oat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Nothing pleases woman more
than the little attentions her husband
shows her when other women ara
around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

in the air and came down on it with
both feet"
Did he?" / asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Yes, and with such wonderful &C.
curacy. Our friend, Mr.. Appin-
Hyphen Smith--the great expert, you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
S8O,O()O,0DO MOVIE
HOUSES MERGED
Stanley Company Acquires
/ More Theaters, Giving 1t
Control of FPS.
Nv the Associated Press.


NEW YORK. May 6.--An $50, 900
theatrical merger, through which the
Stanley Co of America has ac-
quired control of 80 theaters in
Eastern States. was announced yes
terday by the Mark Strand Theater
Corporation, one of the four com
panies involved.
In addition to the Mark Strand
string of theaters in New York and
New England, the Stanley co. has
acquired the Fabian circuit thea
ters in New Jersey and the chain
owned by Rowland x Clark of Pitts
hurgh. The merger gives the Stan
ley Co. control of theaters in Massa-
Chusetts. New York. New Jersey.
Pennsylvania. Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia and Washington, ID. c.
Jules L. Mastbaum, president OF
the Stanley Co. said that neEotia-
tions are pending to add a chain of
theaters owned and operated by Col.
Fred Levy of Louisville, Ky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
School Burns at Easton.
pecial Dispatch TO The Star

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
EASTON. Md, May 6.--Fire start.
ing in the chimney of the Brucevflle
School, about 10 miles from here. to-
day destroyed the building. 1t was
discovered by a pupil, who notified
Miss Hazel Dyott, a teacher Miss
Dyott Immediately rang the gong. and
the children passed out in order.
Damage Is estimated at $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
GUILTY is RUM VERDICT.
Smuggling Case Results in Convic'
ton of Two at Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, May 6 R).-Ber.
nard NJ. Reaves and Capt. Charles
M. Baker, both Norfolk men, were
convicted in Federal Court here yes
terday OF conspiracy to violate the
national prohibition act by smuggling
1900 cases of liquor into the country.
The liquor. it was testified. was land
ed near oyster Bay. Long Island
Sound. Reaves was sentenced to one
year and Baker a year and half
III the penitentiary, and each was
fined SIS 900. Motions for new trials
were made and Judge ID. Lawrence
Croner. presiding. agreed to hear the
motion later as to Baker.
The men were alleged to have char
tered the steamer Corsica ostensibly
to carry coal, but the Government
charged that after delivering one
cargo the ship met a rum ship off
the coast of Nova Scotia, where the
liquor was taken aboard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
SUES HOTEL COMPANY.
Former Bell Boys Father Says Son
Fell Down Shaft.

The Shoreham Hotel, Inc, was
sued for $4,000 damages yesterday
by Charles b. Boswell in behalf of
his son, John A. Boswell, for alleged
injuries received by the boy falling
through the elevator shaft at the
hotel September % last. The son was
employed as a bell boy and 1t is
claimed the door to TIE elevator shaft
was left open and he fell to the
basement. Attorney IT. Winship
Wheatley appears for the plaintiff.
Rose ,Rosenfeld filed suit for
$1,000 damages against the
Potomac Electric Power Co. for
damages against the Pepco for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
Mai. brennan Resigns.

The President has accepted the
resignation of Maj. Leonard II. Dren-
nan. Air Service. recently stationed
at Chicago. and that of Mai. Law
renee w. Redington, Quartermaster
Corps. recently attached to the Of :
sc the uuartermaster general
War Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
Berry Wall inspired the Baldwin

They called Berry Wall the worlds best dressed man
Royalty and Society anointed him. But his secret wa
this: He aoays extremely modish aUhout being i'm
moderately extreme
The Baldwin expresses this style ideal 1t is what thu
French call "recherche" but refined. Ultra vet re-
pressed. Bthesome, but not brazen.
For of all grths it magcally imparts ful-chested
trinwasted athletic shoulder "onsom See the Baldwin
in the Kuppenheimer Ambertone Browns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06

alleged personal injuries. She says
she was injured at the company's
office, Fourteenth and East Capitol
streets, by slipping on the floor which
had been covered with oil. She is
represented by Attorneys F'riedlander
& Guinane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
Striking Chinese
BOat1nen Drown
FoodTransporters
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CANTON, May 6.-Striking Chi
nese boatmen have drowned some
Chinese who violated their orders
not to forward supplies to Hong
kong, and have severely punished
others.
The strike of rickshaw coolies
has caused great Inconvenience
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
Irish-British Mail Halted.

BELFAST, Ireland, May s P).--
Owing to the suspension of shipping
services between Holyhead and Fish
guard, all mail communication be-
tween the Irish Free State and Great
Britain has been suspended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
Michigan Bishop Dies.

MARQUETTE. Mich. May 6 P).-
The Right Rev. Frederick Els, 81
years old, fourth bishop of the Roman
catholic diocese of Marquette and
Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. and said to
he the oldest Catholic bishop in the
United States, died here yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
9th Anniversary Sale!
29c Cretonne Remnants
16c Yd.

36.inch width, in an array of
bright colors and attractive pat
terms. Lengths from to 5 yards.
hut many pieces can readily be
matched. For draperies, cushions,
art needlework, trimmings, etc.
Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-06
Fredericksburg Teachers Chosen

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG Va, May g.
Teachers have been elected by the
city school board for 1926-27. The
board feels that the staff has been de-
ciGedly strengthened.
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02

EXPENSE FUND
Writ Dem Name Account Amt.
Woods telephone service 9412
w. auditing
publishing & supplies
Smith, registration
2679-Lucy Thompson reporter --...-.
supplies
ROAD FUND
2O79-G T. West, salary
B. Owens, salary
B. Gardner, salary
Webb salary
L salary 1000
2O84-Fake Bros gasoline
A Holiday,
The adopted the following Ordinance:
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
TOMBSTONE CATTLEMAN
RECALLS PIONEER DAYS

TOMBSTONE - C. L. Cummings
retired banker, cattleman and
butcher, last Thursday celebrated
the forty-sixth anniversary of his
arrival in Tombstone.
Cummings came to Tombstone by
stage coach in 1880, travelling by
way of Tucson, ST. David and Wat
ervale. His first night in Tomb
stone was spent OF the Billiky ho-
tel on Main street. Many prospec-
tors, miners and cowboys were to
be seen, he said.
Cummings retired from business
in 1914 and has since devoted his
time to the care of real estate hold
ings here. He is the owner of q
number of old landmarks, includ-
ing the famous Bird Cage theater
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
FLORENCE REDUCES RATE
ON LIGHT AND WATER

FLORENCE = The city council
took the biggest step forward in
many years Thursday night, when
it increased the water service from
10000 gallons minimum to $4,000
gallons and reduced the minimum
cost from SO per month to $3.50
per month. But the council did
not stop at that-they also reduced
the cost of the light and power
service to the consumer, the light
service being cut from Is cents per
XIV to IA cents per XIV, and the
power rate from g cents for the
first XIV to s cents, and from 8
cents for the second 100 XIV to Z
cents and from 7 cents for the
third 100 XIV to cents.
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
BOWIE OIL DERRICK
AND EQUIPMENT ARE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

The Bowie oil we'll derrick and
machinery, located near Bowie, Ar
iona, were destroyed by fire of
undetermined origin last Friday
morning, according to a message
received in Phoenix from D. T. Mil
ner, of Bowie.
The report said interested land
owners met with the oil well oper-
ators and made arrangements to
replace the destroyed equipment
immediately, the order for the new
derrick timbers to be placed at
once 1t also said that the Bowie
we'll is drilled to a depth of $500
feet, cemented, and ready to be
brought in.
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
Horse of Accused
Fleeing Assailant
Returns to Camp

PRESCOTT - Saddled, and with
bride reins tied to the saddle horn,
a horse belonging to Don Netherlin,
Turkey Creek prospector who sew
eral days ago, according to off
GERS, shot and slightly wounded
Chris Christianson, a New York
mine investor, at the Hidden Treas
ure mine, returned to camp We'd
nesday, according to word receiv-
ed at the local sheriff's office.
Netherlin was reported to have
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02

next month when the yearly budget
is made up.
The compromise, which ends the
controversy, was effected along the
lines set forth last week, by which
the company has paid the total
amount of the taxes in question,
plus $500, which covers the inter
est and the expenses incurred by
the county in it's suit against the
mine company heard in the district
federal court last year.
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02

fled on the horse Immediately af-
ter the shooting.
The return of the horse, together
with the fact that the reins were
tied to keep them from being
trampled, indicate that Netherlin
has reached a hiding place, local
officers believe. Christianson, who
was not injured as seriously as
was first thought, has failed thus
far to bring charges in the case.
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
Yavapai County
Mine Tax Case IS
Finally Settled

PRESCOTT - AS the result of
a conference held Monday morn
ing between counsel for the Uni
ted Verde Extension Mining COM
pany and the members of the
county board of supervisors and
their counsel, the tax controversy
which has extended during the last
three years, was settled and the
county treasurer received check
from the mining company which
will go far toward solving the
problems facing the supervisors
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS

FLAGSTAFF - Work on regular
schedule will be resumed by the
Cady Lumber corporation sawmill
on July Is, according to present
plans. Extensive improvements
will be near enough completed by
then to permit work going ahead.
Work is now going on at the plan
ing mill and box factory.
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
MOVE OFFICES

HOLBROOK - The state high
way department has removed its
offices from the Wetzler building
to the new highway department
building. 1t provides three offices
and ample store rooms.
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
DIES ON COAST

HOLBROOK-Mrs. William Arm
bruster, who was married here %
years ago and lived in Holbrook
for years, died at Sawtelle, Calf,
at II years of age, according to
word received by friends here.
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
ORDINANCE NO. IL

ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING THE SPEED OF VEHICLES ON
THE NAVAJO COUNTY, STATE OF ARI-
IONA BETWEEN BRIDGE, ATCH1soN,
TOPEKA SANTA RAILWAY CoN1PANYs TRACKS TO TWEEN
TY MILES PER HOUR
ORDAINED County
Navajo, State of Arizona follows to-wi
person
of vehicle
speed than Twenty miles per hour upon that portion
the County Highway known the Clear Creek Road between Clear
Bridge Atchon
Topeka Railway Company
Section Whenever operating vehicle said highway
described vehicle highway
operating such vehicle shall speed miles
per hour while passing meeting such vehicle.
Section violating this ordinance
shall
imprisonment not exceeding thirty days. or by both such fine and I'M
prisonment the punished
than fifty dollars than hundred dollars by mpson
ment not exceeding thirty days. or by both such fine and Imprisonment
the second ense punished by fine of less than
prisonmnt exceeding thirty both fine
prisonment third subsequent offense
Section Whereas condition exists, which
Arizona emergency
approval pass
County
required by and from the referendum provisions the
State
County Arizona
of June, A. following
Ayes c. G. Payne.
w. Denham.
E.
Noes
c. G. PAYNE,
Attest: Chairman Supervisors
WALLACE ELLSWORTH, of Navajo County
Clerk, Supervisors,
Navajo County.
(SEAL)
approved appointment
Woodruff Irg District Board of Directors There being further
the meeting the Board adjourned
regular session July 9Th, 1925
Attest: Chairman Supervisors
WALLACE ELLSWORTH,
Clerk, Supervisors
The Winslow mail., 1926-07-02
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS, NAVAJO COUNTY
JUNE 15. 1926


Attorney this 18th the
following
The pay half approved
concerning the County bridge
the Little Colorado river at Hobrook
being that
pay half of the cost, being $4,000
c. R FiIerup, Willis Shumway, representing
Committee
ton from the County Fair definite
matter deferred until the Boards regular meeting
The following made the Treasurer:
County receipts
follows: Tax $500,
$780, Tax $3.50
Total $15O being considered in settlement
Cancel of ] L. Lindsey SO
1925 $1375 $454 Winslow $780, Total $780,
count of double assessment
c..
D. $1O61, SAL
account belonging to Dora Sprague widow.
100
$685. D. $218, $780, D. 1920
$5O4 $164 1925-S&C $576 D. $45O
Account of being double assessed
1924 A.
$196 $148, D
of Lots $1182 1881 $277
SIC $11S2 $S72, D. No $685. $14 1892,
$780, $14O2 $1O65, $1OO71
a widow
audited approved