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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
TOPEKA MEN TURNED DOWN
Refused State Charter For " The In
dustrial Union"

The state charter board today turned
down the application of the National
Industrial union for charter. The Ma
tional Industrial union is sort of be-
neVolent organization with an employ
ment bureau on the side, or an employ
ment bureau with benevolent order on
the side The proposed incOrporators
are A. E. McCollum, ]. r. Stout, Rob
ert Stone, J. j. Everingham and DR.. I.
c. Barnes, all OF Topeka
The purposes of the organization, as
set forth in its application for a charter,
are as follows:
ITO promote the interests and well be-
ing of it's members:
''First-By raising their ideals and at
tainments, physically. mentally and re-
ligiously.
s'Second-To aid them in preparing
themselves for acceptably filling better
and more lucrative positions, and to as
sist them in securing positions when out
of employment.
''Third-To provide for its members.
who wish it, certain benefits when IN
need or disabled, and a proper burial
when they die.
'.Fourth-To settle claims against en-
ployers.''
The charter board decided that the
ton for the purposes named in the APP
plication, and for that reason refused
the charter.
The bylaws of the organization set
forth the various fees to be paid by
members, and provide for sick, accident
and funeral benefits, incidental to its
purposes for the general Improvement
of its members and securing them bet
ter places of employment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
TOOK HER OWN LIFE.
No Inquest Held on Body of Maude
Hardy.

Maude Hardy. daughter of c. c. Har-
dy, committed suicide yesterday after
noon by taking a large dose of NOR
phine No cause is known for the act
except dependency. She was not liv-
ing at home. but for some time had
been rooming with another girl named
Bessie Lane at 10s North Kansas ave-
nue..
When the Hardy girl went up to her
room at noon she asked a man who
lived in the house if her roommate was
there and when he told her that she
was not, the girl said, Don't you tell
her that you saw me-" and locked her
self in the room. When Bessie Lane
came in q few minutes later she found
the door locked. and asked If her room
ma tie was there. When told that she
was in the room she secured assistance
and started to force the door, but was
saved the trouble by her roommate,
who unlocked the door and stepped out.
In her hand she carried a small bottle
which had contained morphine, and
seemed to be in a fainting condition.
She was taken into the room and laid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
PASSES ALL RECORDS.
Retail Distribution of Holiday
Goods Never Equaled.

New York, Dec. 14--R. G. Dun & Co. s
Weekly Review of Trade says:
1t is most fortunate that the vagaries
of speculation are not always deletehious
to legitimate business. Railway stocks
fell sharply yet full returns for Novem-
Der show that earnings were 11-5 per
cent greater than the same month last
year, and 1871 per cent. over those OF
1899. Industrial and traction shares
We're even more violently disturbed, yet
the manufactur Ing plants of the nation
were never more fully occupied. MI
merous labor controversies have been
settled and the rate of wages is at the
highest point attained. Retail distribu-
ton is of massive proportions with deal
ing in holiday goods the conspicuous
feature. This class of business so far
surpasses all previous records that it
alone gives an Unmistakable indication
of the nations prosperity even if other
more definite measures were not avail
able
Failures for The week numbered 273 in
the United States against 240 last year,
and II in Canada against 26 last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
LOCAL MENTION.

Scott & Scott, the Topeka real estate
dealers. have sold over 220 farms in the
wheat belt of central Kansas since
April l this year.
The case of Logan vs. Goodwin and
sherman on trial in the federal court.
has been given to the jury. and the jury
dismissed until Monday
County Clerk Wright this morning re-
ported to Secretary Roby of the state
board of medical examiners that there
are 81 physicians in Shawnee county.
Four convictions for selling liquor and
maintaining a nuisance were handed
down in police court today. Bob Nelss-
Ter and James Inman were found guilty
on one nuisance count each and fned
$500 and 80 days in Jail. Wade Watts
was fined 800 and 30 days on one count,
and Grace Dolan Harger was found
guilty Of three sales and received a fine
of $500 and 80 days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
M'GOvERN'S BIG OFFER.
He Will Give Corbett $4,000
For Ten Round Match.

Philadelphia, Dec. 14.-If Young Cor
bett'' will stand before Terry McGovern
for ten rounds he will be presented with
$4,000 by Terry and his manager, Sam
Harris This is the latest proposition
submitted to Young Corbett' by his
victim.
The offer was made by Sam Harris
last night in the Continental hotel,
where '.Corbett'' is stopping. Terry and
his mana ger stopped off here the
way to Scranton. The little Denver
pugilist listened with good grace to
Terry's offer. but declined to name a
date or make any promise whatever.
McGovern attended the Lyceum the
alter, where "Corbett'' is showing. The
crowd saw him and wanted a speech.
Terry responded, saying he had made a
match with Dave Sullivan, and if he
won this he hoped Young Corbett"
would fight him again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

master of the grand lodge of Odd Eel
lows on account of other matters de-
manding his attention A. II. Helm OF
Wichita has also withdrawn from the
race for grand warden.
The following officers have been elect
ed for the ensuing year in the @. A r.
Lincoln post No 1. Past commander,
H. J. Bevelle; senior vice commander,
J. E Pennick; Junior vice commander,
s. c. Garrard; chaplain, J. w. Sidwell;
surgeon, DIR. S. G. Stewart; quartermas-
ter and historian, Elias Shull; officer of
the day, Josiah Wilcox; officer of the
guard, James Manahan; trustees, M +.
McKirahan F. NJ. Kimball, A-McGregOr,
w. w. Denison, S. F. Grosch- Delegates
to departmental encampment, A. w.
Knowles f. ]. Close, j. T. Barnes u.
A. Mulvane, ]. E. Pennick, B. B. Smyth.
Alternates, ]. F. Carter, John Sander
son, W. Edison, Jesse s. Langston. j. D.
Coddington, r. H Semple.
In Cheops council No. Ancient Or
der of Pyramids, the following officers
are elected for the ensuing year: r. r.
March, noble prophet; W. w. Harvey,
priest; Mrs. ]. P. Paynter. priestess;
]. P. Farnsworth, financial scribe; Mrs
H. B. Farnsworth, recording scribe:
Mrs Ethel Long, herald; Mrs. S. f.
James, assistant herald; Miss Grace
Musick messenger; Mrs. Nicol, guardf-
an: W. H. Handy, sentinel; Miss Lydia
Culp musician; c. NJ. Long, M. of O.
The council initiated seven candidates
and received % applications. Refresh
ments were served The council is in
f1ourishing condition with bright pros
poets for future growth.
The Ancient Order of Pyramids report
that during the month of December 800
policy holders of the National Aid have
procured policies in the Pyramid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
OFFERED $4,000 JOB.
j. H. Richards Can Be Attorney
of Gould's Colorado System.

Wichita, Dec. 1.-THE Beacon says:
J. H Richards, attorney for the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad at Fort Scott, has
been offered the general attorneyship of
the entire Gould system on railroads in
Colorado, and it is probable that he will
accept. The position pays a salary of
$4,000 a year. In company with Vice
President and General Manager Rus
sell Harding, and the general attorney
for the Gould system, Mr.. Richards is
now in Colorado.
The place was first offered to Bale
Waggener, general attorney for the
Missouri Pacific in Kansas, but after
carefully considering the matter, he de-
cided to remain in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
DR.. SHIELDS BLAMED.
Negro Doctor Charged With
Death of Nellie Thomas.

The coroner's jury which heard the evi,
dence in the Nellie Thomas case returned
a verdict last night, that she came to her
by DR.. I. A Shields. Both the girl and
the physician are colored-
Miss Thomas died last Tuesday under
suspicious circumstances and Coroner H.
B. Hogeboom impaneled jury to inves-
tigate the cause of her death DR.: A. Ru-
death and testified that she had confessed
to him the cause Of her death and placed
inal action has been brought against DIR.
Shields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
Scottish Rite Officers.

At the meeting of Topeka Consistory
No of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite, held last night, the follow
ing officers were elected and Homer c.
Bowman retired master: Alfred A.
Rodgers. master; William Elder, prior: L.
r G. Lohman, preceptor: William B. Will
son, chancellor; Robert Edwards, minister
of state; W. G. F. Reichenbach, alomer
Jonathan d. Norton registrar; r. B. Jen-
nings, treasurer; Frank N. Hair prelate
Edward P Baker. marshal Of ceremonies:
Frank L. Stevens. expert: w H. David
son, assistant expert; George w. Clark
standard bearer; John c. Payne, captain
of the guard; Spencer p. Wade, steward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

Dry. moist. scaly letter, all forms Of
eczema or salt rheum. pimples and
other cutaneous eruptions proceed from
humors, either inherited, or acquired
through defective digestion and as
similation.
To treat these eruptions with drying
medicines is dangerous.
The thing to do is TO help the sys-
tenn discharge the humors. and to
strengthen it against their return.
Hoods Sarsaparilla permanently cured ].
g. Hines. Franks. Ill. of eczema. from which
he had suffered for some time: and Miss
AIvina Wolter. Box 212. Algona. Wis. of pim-
pies on her face and back and chafed skin
her body. by which she had been greatly
troubled. There are more testimonials in
favor of this great medicine than can be
published.
Hoods SaseSapas.fEEa
Promises to cure and keeps the prom
ise. No longer put off treatment
Buy bottle of Hoods today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
Baby Foods.

1t is clear that doctors and mothers
think more of special foods than they
used to. The reasons are: ID both
mothers and babies live less naturally
than they used to; (2) mothers milk is
not so plenty, and not SO good, as it
used to be; (3) Scott's emulsion of cod
liver oil is mother food as well as baby
baby naturally. Wen send you a little
to try if you ike. Scott & Bovine, 409
Pearl street, New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
Did NOT Shoot to Kill.

William Randolph (colored) pleaded
guilty to assault this morning in the
costs. Randolph. was arrested by the po-
lice several weeks ago for being drunk
and shooting in the city limits. He was
fined $50 and the fine suspended. A neigh
Dor. Mr.. William Henry Robinson,
ella lined that Randolph had fired in his
direction and had him arrested in city
court for assault with intent to kill
did not warrant felony charge, so it
was trimmed down to a misdemeanor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
DINNER FOR DEPEW.
Old Friends Tender the Senator
Banquet.

New York. Dec. IA score of the
lifelong friends of Chauncey NJ Depew
last night rendered the United States
senator a dinner at the Union League
club previous to his departure this
morning for Europe where he goes on
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse to wed
Miss Palmer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

on the bed and DR.. S. A. Johnson call
ed. He found her unconscious, and his
efforts to revive her were of avail,
and she died about o'clock Coroner
Hogeboom was called, and said that
an inquest was unnecessary. 1t is be-
lieved that she swallowed about a
drachm of the poison. the bottle
was empty. The body was removed to
DeMoss & PenwelPs undertaking estab-
lishment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
HUNTER OF BIG GAME HERE
Harry E Lee Is Visiting buffalo
Jones'"

Harry E. Lee of Chicago. famous as a
hunter of big game, was in Topeka today
to visit Buffalo Jones'
Mr.. Lee has secured nearly every
riety of game to be found anywhere. but
he acknowledges Mr.. Jones as his SUI
perior in the chase and says there is
much he can learn from the Kansas
plainsman and explorer. Mr. Lee has
never captured musk OK and he hopes
to soon go into British Columbia in search
of this rare animal Mr. Jones says he
spent nine months in reaching the land
of the musk OK.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
Gompers Reelected.

Scranton. Pa, Dec 14.-Samuel Com
pers was reelected president of tn
American Federation of Labor; Jam e.
Duncan was reelected first vice presi
dent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
Bret Harte,s Son Dead.

New York Dec 1.-THE Herald an
nounceS the death of Griswold Harte the
oldest son of Bret Harte, the novelist.
Griswold Harte was born in San Fran
Cisco 81 years ago. Recent letters received
by members of the family of Griswold
Harte from Bret Harte announce that the
novelist has been i'll in London, suffering
severely from pneumonia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
CROKER comes West

New York. Dec. 1.-THE Herald SAYS
that Richard Croker, with a party of
friends, has left the city for West Baden
Ind. where he will be the guest for a
week of David Gideon, the well known
breeder of horses He says he will not
discuss politics until his return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

E. w Benedict this morning sold an
automobile to J. M. Padgett. The ma
chine will be a gasoline vehicle, and the
tenth one in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

"a beautiful Trimmed Hats, at Mrs.
Morrison's, next to the National hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14
SO or rs Cents

Buys any of our Walking Hats. Mrs.
Morrisons, next to the National hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

Triple Tie No. initiated five candi-
dates Monday night The grand council
of this order for the state of Kansas
will be held in Topeka in February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

Conner T. Davies, of Concordia, has
withdrawn from the race for grand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-14

F. S. Stevens, of the Western Odd
Fellow, is assisting Grand Secretary W.
H. Kemper in the office at headquarters
here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12
RUDOLPH.

Most all Of the people of this COM
munlty are sorry that our aCCOmmO-
dating young operator, Mr.. Richard
son, is going to leave US and 90 to
Dancy where he has accepted the
position as operator there. The
former agent will resume his duties
here.
Miss Rose Rattelle attended the
wedding of Elmer Moberg and Mary
BenniSh in Sigel, Sept. 4. 1t was
largely attended. The married couple
received many valuable and useful
presents. All reported splendid
time.
Miss Carrie Ratelle, who is we'll
known in this place, was married at
Rhinelander a short time ago. Her
whole circle of friends wish her god
speed and future happiness.
The nice steady rain which we had
this week was welcomed by everyone.
The cattle especially were much
benefited by it.
Mrs. Jack Daniels and children who
live at Boyd, Wis, are at home visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
LavaQue.
School will begin in District No. l,
next Monday. Miss Carrie Meyers of
Auburndale has been engaged as
teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isadore Livernash of
Star Lake are home visiting their sick
father who has been ailing a long
time.
There were quite a number from
this berg that attended the circus at
WauSau last week.
Mrs. Keyzer's daughter Mrs. Grady
and children of Lake Geneva are at
home visiting.
Miss Nellie Akey has gone to Grand
Rapids where she will be employed at
Mr.. COChran'S.
The MesSrs. Allie and Will Chambers
transacted business in your city this
week.
Teddy Haskins is on the sick list
this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12
Men to Patronize.

DR.. o. T. Hougen, NJ. D. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone Is.
Dr.ChaS. Pomainville, Dentist, office
over COhen'S. Telephone No. 216.
DR.. f. Pomainville Office at Steib'S
Residence west side, Tel. No. 246.
DR. D. A. Teller, dentist, Office over
Wood County National bank. Tele-
phone No. 60, residence No. 100.
DR.. j. j. Looze, Grand Rapids, office
in Wood Block, over drug store,
telephone No. 90, residence No. 246.
A. B. Crawford, Dentist. Office
in Reiland building, Grand Rapids.
High grade service at reasonable fees.
DR.. F. D. Humphrey, homeopathic
physician and surgeon, Office over
"White Front" Makes a speciality of
women and children diseases and
chronic cases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

On Tuesday, Mrs. Geo. Brazeau
entertained Mrs. Fred Perry and
children of BidWelI, Ia, Mrs. III. III.
VoSs and son of your city and Miss
Ella Perry of TOmah.
Mrs. Lapham OF NekOosa and Mrs.
Gerry Mason OF your city, were guests
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs, S.
Cleveland, on Thursday.
II. L. Vachreau returned last week
from four weeks trip to Buffalo and
Canada. He reports fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Brazeau were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. VOss in
your city on Sunday.
Chas. Whittlesey was down from the
Rapids on Monday, shaking hands
with old friends.
Mrs JnO. Shellhammer has been
quite i'll the past week. DR.. Ridgman
is attending her.
Mrs. Lee Leitner was a visitor in
Grand Rapids on Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12
NEKOOSA.

Is village of one thousand people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of Grand Rapids, the county
seat of Wood county 1t is on the NJ & St Ry
running north from New Lisbon to TOmahawk,
also on the Wisconsin Central r. R.
running from Nekoosa to Marshfeld. The
Paper and SuIphite plant located here and tits
thriving institution and promising village
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12

The houses located IN right of way
on the Princeton & Northwestern
Railway line at South Centralia are
now subject do sale. Any one desiring
information as to the above will call
on or address T. E. Kellner, Grand
Rapids, Wis. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12
LOUIS GUTHIEL PASSES AWAY.

1t was generally known that Louis
Guthiel was dangerously sick, yet
when the final summons came on
Wednesday morning, September t,
none were prepared for it. He had
been great sufferer with liver trouble
for some time and finally had to give
up to it. Everything known to the
medical profession was done for him
but it proved of no avail. He received
the loving care and attention from a
devoted wife and relatives all through
his illness and he was patient to the
end.
Louis Guthiel was born August 30,
1912, in Saxony, Germany. In 1916 he
came with his parents to Washington
county. Wisconsin, later the family
removed to Kiel, ManitOWOc county.
in 1856. He enlisted in 1861. in Co. A.
Ninth Wisconsin Infantry and served
three years. In 1866 at the close of
the war he returned to Kiel and con-
tinued to reside there until 1894, when
he came to NekOOSa, Wisconsin, where
he has since resided. He was married
to Miss Johanna Rec, Of New HalStein
in 1874, who survives him. Since his
advent in NekOoSa he has carried on a
successful mercantile business where
he has always been highly thought of
and respected.
Besides his wife, he leaves one
brother Ferdinand Guthiel at Wau-
keSha, Wisconsin. and one sister Mrs.
August Krieger of Milwaukee.
His remains were taken to Rock
vile cemetery in ManitOWOc county,
where,they were.depOSited in their last
roCtinu yolono on 7th in
charge of General Lytle Post G. A. R.
of which order he was an hOnOred
member. The floral offerings were
many and beautiful the gift Of old
time friends.
CARD OF THANKS.
/ take this method of expressing my
heartfelt thanks to all my neighbOrS
and friends who extended their
friendly auspices during the death and
burial of my deceased husband and to
the local band for the excellent music
furnished at the depot.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. JOHANNA GUTHIEL.
From the Tribune Akron, Iowa
Eiler's Uncle Toms Cabin Com
pany. which appeared at the Opera
House last evening drew large aud
fence than has ever before assembled
in that hall. Long before the opening
act every available seat was taken and
the aiSleS were a solid mass of people
from the doors to the stage. Many
persons were turned away for lack of
room. Every one is too familiar with
Uncle Toms Cabin to require detailed
mention. Suffice it to say there was
not a weak spot in the company.
Little Eva of course captivated every
one. Uncle Tom had the fullest
sympathy and Simon Legree the
supremeSt contempt, while Aunt
Ophelia, Marks, Cute spendidly con-
tributed to the numerous side of the
play. The band and orchestra were
fine, Altogether, Eiler's is a good,
clean company in every respect
worthy of the large patronage be-
i nlvc~p .anC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-12
hall NekoOSa, September II.

OAAOCoIbs
P. j. Baldien resigned his position
with the Nekoosa Paper Co. to accept
a better position with another COM
pany in ROckport, n. Y. He left for
that city on Tuesday evening, and he
left NekOOsa reluctantly on account of
the great attraction in the finishing
room of the paper mill which he was
Obliged to leave behind. Its sincerely
believed that another resignation will
be rendered in the not for distant
future.
While VIM. Cool was at work in the
basement of the paper mill Tuesday
afternoon, quite chunk of wood was
dropped from the wood room above
through az opening in the floor which
struck him on the head making a
very ugly wound. 1t was necessary
for DR.. McGregor to take three
stitches to inclOSe the wound.
Chas. Bulgren, an old and successful
farmer in the town of New Rome met
with great loss Friday afternoon in
which his house, barn, granerV. farm
ing implements, grain stacks and
Insurance 1851 Fire caught from the
The NekoOSa base ball boys trip
last Sunday to CashtOn in the rain was
attended with considerable interest.
They report that country possessed of
many crossroads and travelled many
of them before they reached their
destination.
Professor and Mrs. w. A. Scott of
Madison. Miss Maude TibbitS of
Milwaukee. Mr.. and Mrs. |. P. Witter
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Paulus of
Grand Rapids have been in camp for
the past week at birch Lodge"
The local band played a very fine
procession accompanied Louis Gu
transportation to his old home in
Manitow) county for Intern INT.
Remember the band dance to be
given in Brooks Bros hall, Saturday
evening, Sept. IA. Good music in
attendance. Remember the oyster
stew will be served IN the hall. Every
body cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Hooper returned
Saturday evening from their extended
visit in Canada and at the Pan
American Exposition. They enjoyed
the "Trip and were we'll pleased with
the outing.
A very interesting game of base ball
is promised US by Manager Andrew
ZurfiuE for Sunday afternoon at River
side Park between Nekoosa and the
Little Chicago'S. Admission %
cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Johnson of
Rhinelander, Wis, were in NekOosa
the past week looking the village over
with the view of starting newspaper.
The chowder entertainment given
at Brooks hall Tuesday evening was
largely attended and fine time
enjoyed by all present.
Twins, boy and girl, were born to
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Lamb in the town
of Saratoga, Monday afternoon.
Mrs. j. NJ. Gage is visiting with her
parents IN Stevens Point.