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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
THE REV. J. n. DAVENPORT'S WILL.

The VIII of the Rev John Radcliffe Davenport
was offered for probate yesterday. MT Davenport
was the descendant OF an old New-England FAMILY
He died on April 49, eighty-four years old by
his will ne leaves to his wife the house at NO zi-
East Sxteenth-s in which he had lived Tor many
years He divides the books In his library among
his children. He gives to his daughter Anna W. w.
Davenport ninety-three shares In the Hanover IN
surance Company and two bonds OF the Bunao'
NewYork and Erie Railroad Company no ms nf
Russell Wheeler Davenport he gives portat :, VI
his great-grandfa her Abraham Davenport. lie 81
vides the sum OF 5000 between the daugnters s Oh "a
deceased son The rest OF the property Is gwen 70
trustees who are to pay the income to his wire
during her life, and then TO two OF his chlldrs s
while they live. and at their death 20 oi''as WV
principal among his descendants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
NEW PLAY IN THE FOURTEENTH STREET
THEATRE.

THE SUNSHINE OF PARADISE ALLEY"
new melodrama, manufactured by Mr.. Denman
rbomnson and Mr.. George w. Ryer. and entitled
~Tbs Sunshine of Paradise Alley" was produced
last night in the Fourteenth Street Theatre. and 1t
was received with those marks of approba ton
which custornarily indicate the favor Of the multi
,uae for any Imitation. however inadequate. of the
sights and sounds that familiar to the eyes and
ears Of every being. The central idea Of the piece
was possibly suggested by the old ballad Of Sally
IN Our Alley" Numerous sensation effects are ar
ranged 10 environ the figure of juvenile heroine
Who dfuses humanitarian influence, and who
Effects ire reform of the most vicious and criminal
rsrsons withour any visible effort reason. The
IAN of the curtain leaves all the characters in the
nossession OF comfortable circumstances and the
brssful enjoyment of a harmless tea-drnkng exist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
MRS. LYDIA FOLSOM HOOD.

Chelsea, Mass, May l1.-Mrs. Lydia Folsom Hood.
kinswoman of Mrs Frances Folsom Cleveland. died
yesterday. aged nnety-nine years, two months and
twenty-one days. She born in Tunbridge. and
was the third OF twelve children of Jacob and Mary
Filled Folsom. early settlers. She was married In
lS2a to Nathaniel Hood. OF Salem. Mass. and came
to the farm upon which she lived up 10 the time Of
her death She tho mother Of TWO girls. both of
whom dead and she leaves three grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren.
beacon Folsom Mrs. HOODS father. was the oldest.
and Asa. the great grandfather Of Mrs Cleveland.
was the Youngest OF a family OF six children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
WEDDINGS PAST AND TO CONE.

The wedding Of Miss Gloria de Cespedes. the only
daughter OF the ate Caros Manus de Ccspedes,
President II the Cuban Republic. II Charles Abnon
DE Lima Of this city was quietly celebrated yester-
day afternoon at the Waldorf. Justice Roger 4.
Pryor Of the Ncw-York Supreme Court, performed
the marriage ceremony in the presence OF the
families OF the couple and small number or their
Intimate friends The bride who wore a gown OF
white satin with trimmings OF tule and point lace.
and 4 vel, OF tnllc fastened with orange blossoms.
was given away by i. Ygesias Her attendants were
the brdegroom's sister. Miss DC Lima, IN gown OF
rose pink mOussene de soc. over SILK. ana MISS
Terry wearing : gown of white SIX and chiffon
They each carried bouquet Of PINK roses Mr. De
IIma's best man was r. J. Lyons. There were n9
ushers Among the guests at the ceremony ana
brrak fast were Mrs. De Lima, mother Of the bride
groom, Mrs charles de Sofa. Mr.. and Mrs.. Elias de
Lima Mrs ". de Lima, Mr.. and Mrs: oscar
Mayer and T. \. Dc Lima. The bride : brother.
carlos Manuel de Ccspe1es, Is Governor OF a prov
incc on the island OF Cuba NJ. and Mrs. de Lima
viii make Their home at the Dakota on their return
from the wedding Journey.
The marriage OF Miss Mildred RUSSELL daughter OF
the late Robert Russell OF Cooperstown. " Y, 10
pr. Edward Payson Fower, OF this city VIII take
o acc, at noon to-day IN Chr:st Shurch' seventy :
h., y. md the Western Boulevard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
POstOfiice Notice.


Foreign mails for the week ending May 10 will close
promptly in ali cases. at NJ, sr GScs n as follows
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Tor aFp GermaniS via eues Sao1S md at vo 70
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parts Europe souhsmRon and rs% ns must rs, -
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for Germany and specially addressed printed matter etc.
SS 0ss Pa aEs Specially Ss ADDRESSED printed
for Europe cunard ON esns ans spcas
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After the closing the Supplementary TRANSATLANTIC
and remain open within minutes Of the hour Of
MAILS FOR SOUTH i MP SET Ere AMERICA WEST
TUEsDAYM 2ao m. for Port Antonio Per s.,d steamer
from ay snS saHs Msns egS
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hsrs daily t Up May . at Sso p NJ Malls Tor chine
and japan Especially addressed only. per q Empress
q India from vancouver). close here daily up to May
rrsnspaciac mall. forwarded to port q sailing daily
sumption Of their uninterrupted overland transit.
Rssi:srsd mail closes e n previous lou day
''''''' " cHxRiEs w. DAYToN. fostm.ssss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
Tue COMPETITOR CASE.
a FAIR TRIAL ALL THAT is ASKED.

FAIR TRIAL ALL THAT IS ASKED.
Ni'm The Boston Globe.
national 1nd fair trial under the principles Of inter
hs. Ea,Ua w-this alone can satisfy American feel
Competitor ccoSmceding that the passengers on the
des,SSo nothing warrant the imposing OF sentence
10 The upon them Al all events. II they are liable
seI6s ,rt that guilt shall be demonstrated In hon
nsre Sr,,r nefore tribunal Of higher repnte than
encers ufumnead court-martial OF Spanish naval
The ADMINISTRATIONS CHANCE.
i"e providence Journal
Az S,, authorities at Washington have been prompt
US attention 10 the matter; and IL Is possible
ne Administration may find in II an oppor-
ca iv ~ some vigorous action OF It's own regarding
fua ceeiars. without seeming 70 yield 10 pressure
ateftiosfess or subjecting Itself TO the charge OF
suhent Interference.
SPAIN LIKELY TO BE CAUTIOUS.
som The Chicago Post
noynnn Is likely 10 appreciate the Importance. of
deslInsss u,iousy and with proper legal Formally
Nor Xs WIN the ships company OF t1e Compel
mistake now would be serious for her.
fLAeRANr VIOLATION OF THE TREATY.
the Philadelphia Record.
M H. Terms Of the Gushing treaty. American citi,
Gisi>mm Cuba who may be accused OF crimes and
nnsttutedo are entitled 70 trial by TIE regularly
comps,,,tdne American members Of the crew Of the
cssst Sy c Sy cSgrt;marta IN defiance OF me
uolaton q Sonsui Williams. constitutes Migrant
:" Inc treaty in question
The OFFENCE ONLY SMUGGLING.
nm The Utica Herald
b Spso government has never been notified officially
IA Sn mat a condition Of war exists in Cuba.
wh1tSvss at right OF Americans to sell 20 Cubans
II Win t.ney wish to buy exists That right car.
e0onnrS y the obligation 10 deal through lawful
Q11SS mat lie, the goods sold should enter Cuba
D1fed ss sustom-ho The Competitor was
m unlawful trade In that II was avoiding
nRys9 OF entry. In short, II was engaged in
:. Smufgleis. when caught In the act. are
3. discipline. but not to the death penalty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
A SryDAY-SCHOOL THEATRE PARTY.

There is to be unusual sort Of theatre party
at Palmer's this evening Charles Knox. ex-presi-
dent OF the Board Of Education. will be the leader
OF IT, and ne is take between 400 and $50 members
OF his Sunday-school 10 sec Herrmann's entertain
ment Of magic The whole OF the balcony and sew
eral rows OF seats downstairs have been reserved
for the party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
nrrAuEp FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

"a, England partly cloudy weather. preceded by
showers near slightly warmer IN eastern por
tio,; variable winds
e. tas,e,n New-York Eastern Pennsylvania New
,o,, and Delaware partly cloudy and cooler weather.
h nd,t,ons favorable for local showers; northwest
erI. ra,r,ct 81 Colun and Maryland generally
,i. and slightly cooler. posshly hunderstorms IN the
III ~, -rg.or or evening: westerly winds -.
atts Western New York Western PENNSYLVANIA. OHIO
I'D Indiana partly cloudy weather win condltlons
ana 1or local thundersorns; Hight TO fresh variable
winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

In , diagram continuous white line shows tns
changes in pressure Indicated by The tribune scr.
barometer The dotted represents the tenn
nsr.turs recorded at Perry's Pharmacy.
Tribune Office May l2 a. m.-The weather yesterday
WAS fair and warm temperature fell 81 degrees last
II ranged between and 95 degrees the average
ro degrees, being Ia degrees lower that OF Sun
day and 5A higher than Of the corresponding day
OF last year -,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
ITS AGE IN QUESTION.
APPLETON MoRGAN's STATEMENTS ABOUT THE
MILITARY SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1872

APPLETON MoRGAN's STATEMENTS ABOUT THE
MILITARY SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF ISL
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: | notice that the occasion OF the uea'" Vi 'e
veteran Henry Morris. at Port Chester mas pee"
utilized by a society calling itseii Inc 'i''''s
Society OF the War of 1872 to parade It's great an
faulty II alleging itself 10 have been instituted Jan
nary z ls26 in which year Henry Morris Is alleged
70 have become one of It's original members lhis
precnce Of antiquity In this society mas Dee" en-
posed over and over again in the newspapers bU''
as am informed and believe that many we'I-lhcah-
ing and patriotic persons are sun pehS oeesNei
by IT, and especially as. in a book lately puo'is"eu
nv this society / am stated TO have been secretary
and adjutant thereof prior to 1893. desire 10 pace
myse.f record as having no part or coihpH''' III,
and no responsibility for. what Is RIDICULOUS anu
might become a serious public imposition anu irduu'
The facts follows. viz:
In the winter Of 1912 |. with others. organized
"The Society of the War OF 1872 in the State o.
New-Yorl" and on my calling on him at Port Cnes-
ter and expa ming its obje, IS MI Henry MOTHS COZ
scented to join the society thus organized ana ne uld
Join u.s. at my request. the 18th day OF Deem
ber 1891.
The articles OF Incorporation were fled simuitane-
ouslv in the Office Of the secretary OF State and
Clerk OF the County of NewYork, January 5. 1892.
and so long | continued my connection Win IL.
the letter heads Of the society bore Its proper tue
and date OF organization. During my absence from
The city in the summer Of 1888 the society announced
itself on liz etter-heads and otherwise, having
been INSTITUTED January s. 1925 and II has since
constantly and habitua.y asserted and advertised
such alleged date OF Institution on It's etterheads
circulars. In printed volumes, ETC. etc.
baseless assumption of antiquity, during The summer
II 1892 ! protested against H. but finding my pro-
tests unhecied by the majority OF the Board OF d.
rec:ors OF the society | demanded the instant ac-
c-ptance of my resignation. which they after some
correspondpnce attempting 70 secure my acquies-
cence in he assumption OF the earlier date decided
that II would be wisest to accept. This ended my
connection with the society, which now calls itself
The Military Society OF the War of ls2." and ate
y made an effort obtain legislative guarantee for
It's assumed antiquity. with what success l am not
Informed go 80
have delayed the publicato Of this Statement:
because still hoping that better counsels would pre-
vail In the society | had founded. and for which
hal h1ped so much. But fee that ] can avoid its
nubllcli.on no longer APPLETON MORGAN,
a vice-pres1ent of the General Society Of the War
OF lSl2 . . 49,
The colonial Club. New-York City. May II, 1896.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
LrDGE rELEspHoRA ForRNIER.

ottawa. ont. May n.-Julge TelesphOra Fcurnier
the we,l-knowa Jurist ls dead He was Minister OF
Justice In the Mackenzie Government. AMI intro.
aucel the bill establishing the supreme Court Of
Canada. lie was born IN Quebec IN 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
MATTHEW +. MERRITT.

stamford Conn. May 1l.-Matthcw f. Merritt, a
wcll-known resident. died yesterday morning aged
cighty-one years He was prominent IN politics be-
fore the war and in 1863 "A member Of the State
Senate. He one Of tho Government superintcnd-
ents in constructing monitors during the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
TIE ORANGE PARK SCHOOL BOARD.

o0s'on. May flowing TO the arrest OF the teach
~ ~ sN patrons OF the Orange Park School, at
@s rark, Fla for violating an enactment which
49,, penal offence to conduct In Florida a
s,r~s a m which white and black persons are in
the a. nee,her. the school, which Is conducted by
closed .,secan Missionary Association. has been
20 ara s snern stating that he had been instructed
ss fbs L na fearsst and continue 10 arrest as long
S SVnV0i should be continued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12

Miss Hnda x. Clark has been chsaseu 10 P
onrra ,or Tho Dostonians for next season. Miss
CLARK has recently finished engagement as
Princess Bonnie in the operetta OF that name RE
vious 10 this Mss Clark was inc soprano III '''
Marks Episcopal Church In this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
NOTES or THE STAGE.

Tho conr,ed Ferenczy Comic Opera Company
.,,a,, orrivoa from Germany last week, went into
ac,,ys rehearsal at the Terrace Garden yesterday
r ocular eeoson at this resort will open on Mon
49,, .,on,nu next. Michael ueumann has selected
a., a. I.e p,,a nv NIl8cker Mr.. Conred has post
nonsd His annual trip TO Europe In order to super
intend the rehcarsals OF the company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
LADY ISABELLA GIFFEN.

London MAY ll.-I.Ady Isabella Giffen. wife OF Sir
lbcrt Giffen. the eminent statstican. who Is Con-
iro"r-C;cncral Of Ia. Commercial. Labor and Stalls
teal Department of the Board 81 Trade. died a;
Brighton to-day Lady Giffen was the daughter OF
u McEwen. and had many friends in the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
CONSUMPTION OF WHEAT PER CAPITA

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: have read with interest your criticism in to-
days issue Of Bradstreets consumption of wheat in
this country The trade knows that have devoted
a great deal Of time and attention in the last two
years 10 gathering statistical facts. and among them.
years since. tested my native county. Rock
ingham, " H.. which had then between 10000 and
$4,000 inhabitants on this very question; but took
the consumption for twelve months. instead OF one.
| not only took great pains and trouble. but used
every possible means | could command TO get at the
exact facts The result showed little less than four
bushels per capita. WILLIAM ii. MARSTON.
New-YOrk. May II. 1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
LOSEpH II. AKHOTT.

Concord. y H.. May n.-Joseph Il. Abbott. vice
prcsilcn; Of the Abbott Down!nb Company, the
widely known coach and carriage building corpora
ton died yesterday, agel sixty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12

LADY sholto Douglass. the character singer. who
married the son OF the Marquis of Queensberry, has
been engaged by Tony Pastor 10 appear AT MS
theatre for two weeks beginning on May 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
MRS. ]. 4. MN. WHISTLER.

London May 1.-THE death Is announced OF Mrs
Whistler. wife OF J. \. Men. Whistler, the we'll
known artist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12

The Kensico Cemetery located on the H 1s.ra
Depot. Office. 10 East 42d-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
MARRIED..

HOPKINS-SCRIBNER- Tarrytown -on Hudson May
o. 1896 by the Rev. John Knox Allen. ID. d., Ella
daughter OF the late James W. Scrbner. NJ D., 10 Shell
don Hopkins
Notices OF marriages and deaths must be in
dorsed with full name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
Special Notlfes.

The Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms.
WIN. B. NORMAN. Auctioneer
HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE SALE
AT THE
Dwelling. No. 40 West SSth street.
This Tuesday Morning. May IL.
at IL O'Clock.
r1O1-sE1JOI.D FURNITURE AND
EFFECTS
Belonging to the Estate Of the late T. O. Gwynn' COM
prisirg
DRAWING room Dinngroom and Bedroom fuh'T r. ~
oar ana Mahogany; Curtains Draperies. lurklsn
Rugs Administer and Brussels Carpets on fnintihs1
Rrnzes Marble Stauary, Porcelans Brass Feoeis ana
Andirons Refrigerator. Kitchen Requisites
a Diamond Sunburst. Pair DIAMOND
Earrings, Sterling Silver, Etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12

Al palner's Theatre last night Mr. Hermann
added his splritualistc manifestations to the pro-
grammc He does them remarkably well. ana gains
as astonishing results az any medium me ot ds
parts Of the entertainment are NIUE cnh's'7 ~
familiar tricks OF legerdemain continued, ana 50
are Mrs Herrmanns brilliant dances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12

The Orphun Asylum Society. in the city OF New
York will hold its Ninetieth Anniversary on May l2th
at go D H. in the Chapel OF the Asylum. '3d-st and
Riverside Drive An address Will be made by the Rev.
Jr untinet,n Of Grace Church followed by singing ana
recitatns " children. All visitors VIII he most cor
dinll Nel, ).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12

CnswcII Massey & Co.'s
CREAM OF CUCUMBERS.
The most successful preparation for improving the qualify
Of tie skin. $500, ,-.A -,
Junction 9Th Ave. Broadway and 10Th 81.
9Th Ave, i7th ST.. and 30 COLUMBUS ave.
Mrs. McElrath's home made preserves jeles pics-
les put up in glass Orders received 6'3 pesa"se'
Brooklyn. y. \.
JOhanais.
king Of Natural Table Waters
Gold Everywhere.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-12-24
Santa Re Route California Limited.

Santa Re ROute-California Limited.
Leaves Chicago 6 90 p. m. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, Kansas City $50 Il. III.
and Denver 5 80 p. M, Thursdays and
Sundays. reaching Los Angeles in ~
hours and San Diego i'm IS hours from
Chicago. Connecting trains for San
FranciscO, via Mojave. Returns Mon
days and Thursdays.
Equipment Of superb vestibule Pull
man palace sleepers, buffet smoking car
and dining car. Most luxurious service
via any line.
Another express train. carrying palace
and tourists sleepels. leaves Chicago and
Kansas City daily for California.
Inquire of local Agent, or
q. Il. NICHOLSON, G.. +. A.,
A. Il. & S. F. R'y,
Chicago.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-12-24
January Weather.

The following data covering a periot
of % years have been compiled from tn
U. $. Weather bureau records at Dodg,
City, for the month Of January:
Mean or normal temperature, 2Ye.
The warmest month was that of 1880
with an average of $50.
The coolest month was that of 1875
with All average of 13o.
The highest temperature was 100 on
18th, 1887.
The lowest temperature was 20 Q
below zero on the 18th, 1888.
Average date on which the first killing
frost occurred in autumn, October 18th.
Average date on which the last killing
frost occurred Ia spring. April 10th.
Average precipitation for the month,
"A inch.
The greatest monthly precipitation
WAS 1.S2 inches in 1856.
The least monthly precipitation was
a trace in 1876 and 1880.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "A consecutive hours was
1.26 inches on 14th and 18th, 1889.
The greatest amount of snowfall re-
corded in any "a consecutive hours (rec-
ord extending to winter of 1SS4-5 only
was s inches on Sth anu 9th, 1891.
The prevailing winds have been from
the northwest.
The highest velocity of wind was Is
miles from The north Oh The 18th, 1877.
GEO. l.. TODD,
Weather Bureau.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-12-24

Charges were preferred against Rev.
E. d. Vaughan, pastor of the NJ. E.
church in this city, and an examination
OF the charges was made before a court
OF inquiry last week. TIE trial was held
before Elder w. H. Rose, and six min.
listers heard the evidence. Several DAYS
was consumed in hearing the evidence,
AMI the ministerial court sustained the
charges and deposed DR.. Vaughan for
th'e months, pending further hearing
be:"'e the conference in March. The
principal charges were ''lying and de-
certion." The trial was quite anim.,ed
on both sides.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-12-24
ThOnpsOn-Blair.

Married, at the home of the brides
parents, Belle Meade, Meade County,
Rev. Herbert NJ. Thompson, of Ford,
Kansas, to Miss Hannah Blair, Rev.
D. f. Votaw of Meade officiating.
The groom is pastor of the Ford Con-
gregational church and present principal
of the Ford schools. The bride is the
cultured daughter of one Of the prosper
GUS farmers of the artesian district. A
large number of family friends we're
present to witness the marriage ceremO-
nv and partake of the wedding feast,
which was prcfuse and magnificent in its
appointments. H. B. Herzer of Ford
and Miss Bessie Truax of Meade perform
ed the groom and maid service with eff
fective grace. and NJ. l.. Sweeney Off
ciated as master of ceremonies Misses
Agnes Morrison and Battle Lloyd, and
Messr. H. B. Herzer and NJ. L. Sweeney
were guests from Ford. The reception
given Rev. Thompson and bride at the
Windsor House Monday was one of
FOrd's grandesl occasions. MIR. and Mrs.
Gray opened wide the doors of welcome,
and immense was the throng that accept.
ed the invitation. The good will won by
the groom since he came among the peo.
pie of Ford was manifested by the greet
ing he and his accomplished bride receiv.
ed. The groom and bride were each pre-
sented a beautiful rocking chair by the
citizens of Ford.