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New Britain herald., 1919-02-22
STRIKE OR LOCKOUT?
Porto Rico Laborcrs Claim They Are Locked Out, While Tobacco Com pany Says It's a Strike.

San Juan, r. R., Jan. 28 (By can Tobacco company declaring there :! is a strike of labor in it's factories, and the workers contending that the com pany has declared a lockout against them, there are 12,0O0 tobacco work CTS at present unemployed in the island.
 The position is an anomalous one, for both the company and workers assert they did not begin the conflict. and about the only definite fact avail able is that the factories are not working.
 Before the holidays the workers were offered a bonus of 15 per cent. to be paid from the profits of the com pany in lieu of a flat wage in crease. This was rejected on the ground that a bonus at the end of the year would not meet the existing cost of living. The factories have been closed since December A, when the working agreement which has been in force for a year expired.
 Rivera Martinez, president of the workers committee, says he looks for the longest strike in the history of the industry in Porto Rico and that he does not expect to see the fac tories opened for year
 Of the idle workers, approximately 5000 are cigarmakers and there are an equal number of shippers and other employees, many of them women.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-22
S1O0 Reward, $10O

The readers of this paper will bs pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages. and that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the BlooG on the Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby de- stroying the foundation of the disease, giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting na- ture in doing its work. The proprie- tors have so much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials
 Address: F J. CHENEY CO, Toledo Ohio. Sold bv all Druggists 75c
New Britain herald., 1919-02-22
WHAT HAS RUSSIA
 DONE FOR HERSELF
YladiVOstOk Paper Not Inclined
 to Put Blame on Allies

Vladivostol, Jan. 1 (Correspon- dence of The Associated Press. )-In- telligent Russians are criticized by the Dalekaya Okraina for their alleged failure to help themselves in their msfortunes.
 Newspapers are attacking the Allies," the paper says, representing them for lack of active assistance.
 Perhaps the Allies have not taken
New Britain herald., 1919-02-22

If you sec . man cncased irl strait-jackct dangling from the of a rope from the top of the Natl al Bank h1lilding Monday at 11 HOn't get scared, it will be the gI Luther doing the Houdini act. Tl see his wonderful feat at the Iyce and hear him lecture,
New Britain herald., 1919-02-22

On thousand ta Taxpayers associate Hyou desire kepdo there is in d h is yourefwH thu Taxayey mill A
 
 Booths
New Britain herald., 1919-02-22

Pointed, Pertinent Questions for His Honor to Answer
 The Taxpayers of New Britain respectfully submit the following questions and feel that it will be your duty as we'll as your pleasure to answer them at the City Meeting to be held February 26th, 1919, at the Grammar School Hall.
 QUESTION Why should Hartfords tax rate show no increase since 1914, while New Britain's will show an increase of approximately 64e5 during the same period if the proposed tax rate of twenty five mills should be put through? Is this specimen of the economical government you promised the taxpayers when you were seeking election in 1914?
 QUESTION 2-Why should the building inspectors salary in New Britain be $2,75O and in Hartford $2,5OO?
 QUESTION 3-ln your first message to the Council, you used the following words: We must give the people whom we serve, a good, economical government, :" At that
New Britain herald., 1919-02-22

permission 10 borf6W enough money ,some $3O,- OOO, to plug up the holes to keep out the rain. Is this another brand of the economy you promised the taxpayers in your message of 1914?
 Respectfully submitted by
 The Taxpayers of New Britain
New Britain herald., 1919-02-22

the assessors office, that shall devote some ali tention to this very important department dur ing the year." That was in 1915. How much attention have you given in the past FIVE YEARS to bring about more equitable assessment in this very important Department? If you felt the assessors, your own appointees, were incompe-
 tent, why didn't you remove them instead of re-
 appointing them year after year, and if they were
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Hebron.

The fall term Of the academy closed
Wednesday In time for the students to
get home for Thanksgiving.
Coach Dryer and Prof: Thompson at
tended the Harvard. Yale game at Cam
bridge the 22d, and were greatly pleased
with the game.
81. K. Stearns is at his camp at Range
ley for q few days. Prof. Dryer and
VIM. Hylan are with him.
Prof. and Mrs. Mariner will spend the
most of the vacation with his parents In
WATERFOWL, Mass. There will be quite
family party there for Thanksgiving, as
the children will all be at home, and
Mrs. Mariners sister, Miss Eta Creech,
will also be guest.
Mrs. Manley Bessey had word Monday
night OF the death Of her father, Mr..
Swan.
There were number of home gather.
ings Thanksgiving day.
Miss Nellie Whitman was with her
sister, Mrs. Annie Bearce, and family.
Prof. and Mrs. Mathews went to her
home In Norway. G. q. George and
daughter Gertie and Frank Sturtevant
with his family were at Arthur Georges.
Fred Marshall and family spent the day
at Alton Hibbs'. Mrs. Fred Sturtevant
was In Portland, and Mr.. Sturtevant
spent the day with his mother and sister
at their new home In the Bailey house.
Mrs. Chase of South Paris was with her
daughter here at q. K. Stearns'. Miss
Alice Bumpus was at home from Salem,
and Mrs. Mabel Bumpus Keene was at
the home of her father, j. L. Bumpus.
George Quincy, Miss Myrtle Scothorne
and Miss Ida Merrill were at Fred Cur
ney's. Miss Trip was the guest oil
Prof, and Mrs. Field.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
North Buckfield.

Thanksgiving guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. s. Bessey, N. E. Bessey and fam
lily at q. E. Pulsifer's, West Sumner
Mrs. j. s. Heald and Gertrude Bonney at
j. E. Bicknel's; Mrs. R. j. Warren and
two sons and Mrs. E. v. Pearson and
children at G.. L. Hammond's; Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. A. Holmes at A. L. Purkis'
Buckfield; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Boswell
and baby and DR.. b NJ. Heald at P. c.
Heald's; Mrs. Martha Record at S. j.
Spauldiog's; C. NJ. Keene and family at
John Gerrisb's; B. S. Record and Wes-
ley Scott at Fred Scott's; c. G. Turner
at E. NJ. Holmes; Mrs. G. B. Durham
and F. A. Harlow at D. R. jacks; Miss
Mary Farrar, Mr.. and Mrs. George Tur-
ner and baby, G. c. Keene and family
and Isaac Turner and family at Ernest
Bucks.
The drama by Pleasant Pond Grange,
given here Nov. Is, was we'll liked. The
parts were we'll taken.
Mrs. G. b. Warren has been having a
serious time with her teeth.
Mrs. Mary Bearce Is with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Alton Damon, for the winter.
Ralph Bessey is at home from Bates
College for few days.
Grace Skinner, who has been with her
sister, Mrs. Merle Jack, this fall, has re-
turned to her home 10 Waterford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Coffin of Port
land have been visiting his sister, Mrs.
C.. 81, Tucker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Buckfleld.

The mems social held at Grange Hall
Monday evening was much enjoyed by
the fifty men present. Instrumental mu.
sic by Misses Irish, Hutchinson and Ben.
nett, chorus singing, stirring address
by the pastor, Rev. F. P. Dresser, and
refreshments served by the ladies of the
circle, made the evening pass quickly
and pleasantly. There will be another
social later.
Friday evening the members of a whist
club, to which Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Irish
belonged, with few neighbors, gave Mrs.
Irish surprise party on the occasion
of her SEVENTEEN birthday, About fifty
friends assembled at the Irish home
while Mrs. Irish was at q neighbours, and
a very pleasant evening was passed with
whist and other games. A beautiful
birthday cake was prepared by Mrs. L.
NJ. Irish and served with other refresh
ments by Mrs. Irish.
q. 81. Wsrdwell and family were with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Irish for Thanksgiv-
ing.
Geo. W. Pike and family OF Spring.
field, Mass, were here for Thanksgiving
with Mr.. Pixies mother, Mrs. Clarence
Atwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. A. Irish were at Rum,
ford with Lewis Irish and family.
There was dance at Odd Fellows
Hall Wednesday with an oyster supper
served by the Rebekshs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOINGS OF THE WEEK IN ALL.
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris hill.

Services at Paris Hin Baptist church every
Sunday at 10 As Sunday School at IL. Sunday
evening service at 7S0. Thursday evening
prayer meeting at 80 O'Clock.
Plans are being made to give the chill
dren In the Sunday School jolly Christ
mas tree on Christmas eve. II any one
cares to help q little, Mrs. Carlson or
Mrs. Turner will gladly receive same.
Mrs. Helen 81. Carlson and Edward
Carlson spent Thanksgiving in Portland.
Mrs. Edward T. Brown went to Port
land on Monday of this week.
Francis Bell of Ssco spent Thanks
giving with the family of Virgil <.
Paris.
The descendants of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. George B. Shaw had Thanksgiv-
ing party at Mark P. Shaw's.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Hiram Heald spent
the holiday with Mrs. Hesld's parents at
New Gloucester. Mrs. Reald and their
little daughter will remain at New
Gloucester for visit with relatives.
Roscoe Marston and family spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Msrston's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Strout.
Henry D. Hammond's condition ID
such that trained nurse is in attend
snce upon him.
DR.. NJ. NJ. Houghton spent Thanks
giving with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Ham
mond.
Miss Josephine Cole spent the holiday
at the home Of her parents In this vii
lsge.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pierce and Miss
Mary A. Pierce spent Thanksgiving witt
relatives in Wsterville.
Mrs. Snow closes her home here apC
goes to Portland on Tuesday OF this
week.
Hon. Edward L. Paris took Thanks
giving dinner with Col. Edward I
Brown and family. Mrs. Paris spent
the day with their son at the Contra
Maine General Hospital in Lewiston, re-
turning home on Saturday. Edward l.
Paris, Jr., is reported making excellent
recovery.
William Z. Atwood, formerly OF this
village, has resigned as auditor Of The
Maine Railways Light & Power Company
of Portland to take similar position
with the East Coast Fisheries Of Rock
land.
Frank B. Hammond was at home from
Poland Spring, where he Is employed In
the bottling house, over Thanksgiving
and the weekend.
The regular meeting of the directors
of the Paris Hill Library Association
will be held at Hamlin Memorial Hall on
Wednesday, Dec. 8, at O'Clock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Hiram.

The German question Is still trouble
some problem, but the turkey question
was settled on Thanksgiving day.
Mrs. Paul Laberts remains In III
health.
Mrs. Benjamin q. Goodwin Is Ill but
improving, at the home of her parents in
Cornish.
An interesting Sabbath School, with
reading, recitstions and service of song,
followed by religious services, was held
Sunday afternoon at the Congregational
church. The pastor, Rev. George c.
Smith of Cornish, and John B. Pike,
Esq, made helpful addresses on the
theme of Christian Tolerance and Char
ity.
Rev. George Gray of Cornish holds
services each Sunday morning at the
Methodist church, where there is good
interest.
Mrs. Katherine F. Clemens is succeed
ing well in her school on Hiram Hill.
Our people are busily engaged prepar-
ing for winter.
Arthur W. Sadlsr went to Augusta re-
Gently.
Albert Cotton, who recently enlisted
IN the u. S. Army, is now located In
New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Senate Was Ignored.

(Manchester, n. ID, Unlon.)
The Union has consistently assumed,
and we think the assumption is correct,
that a majority of the people of the
United States desired the treaty, with
adequate and effective reservations,
adopted. The developments during the
discussion in the Senate seemed TO give
ample foundation for the hope that some
satisfactory middle ground between ut
ter rejection of the treaty and blind &C
ceptance of il, just as it came from Paris,
would be found. Why has this reason
able hope been dashed?
We believe it may be attributed to
mistakes in policy in handling the whole
question of peace as il affected the United
States. For the first time in the history
of the United States, treaty made at
the conclusion of war, in which this
country was a participant, was drafted
with no representative of the United
States Senate present as ore of the nego-
tiators. Also, for the first time in the
history of the United States, a treaty o.
first class importance has failed of rsti-
fication by the Senate. We think these
two statements bear an intimate relation
to each other. The Senate shares with
the President the duty of making treat
les. In order to intelligently dispose of
treaty, it is essential that the Senate
have in its possession an intimate knowl-
edge of all the details of the negotis-
tions. With one or more senators shar
ing the responsibility with others as
peace commissioners, this intimate touch
with the progress of negotiations would
have been supplied.
There can be no disputing the state
ment that the senate was ignored in the
making of the treaty, and the sensibili-
ties of its members outraged by reiter-
sted refusals on the part of the admins
tration to supply it with information
concerning what trsnspired at the peace
table. We think no one will challenge
the statement that had President Wilson
shown the same consideration for the
Senate, displayed by every predecessor
in the Office of the presidency since
Washington, he would not have been
confronted to-day by a majority in the
Senate opposed, either to a treaty with
reservations, or treaty without them.
In the present situation, we think reli-
aDce must be placed upon the common
sense of the American public and the re-
sponsiveness of their representatives in
the Senate to that sentiment when it has
been given opportunity to make itself
felt. We are still of the opinion that a
compromise is both possible and prob
able.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02

Oxford County-Mark Morrow vs.. In
hsbitsnts of Norway Village Corpora
ton. Rescript, Cornish, G. j.
On agreed statement. Plaintiff brought
a real action against the defendants at
the May term, 1918, Oxford County,
demanding "sgainst the said defendants
the possession of the lot of land in Nor
way Village Corporation which is known
as the Fordyce McAllister place" etc.
On the second day of the return term
the defendants filed disclaimer of the
entire tract and of all interest therein.
At the February term, 1919, they filed a
special demurrer to the writ on the
ground that the description of the de-
manded premises was not sufficiently
definite and was not so certain that seiz-
ing could be delivered to the sheriff
without reference to some description
dehors the writ.
Reld:
/. The description is Sufficiently pre-
else TO meet the requirement specified
In the demurrer. Il is not expected
that the officer can identify the premises
sny more than he could identify q
stranger whom he is directed to arrest,
without inquiry.
2. The true test of clearness of
description however Is that stated In the
original statute, Up. l.. 1926, Chap. "a,
Sec. y of which Z. s. Chap. 100, Sec. Fl,
is q condensation, viz: they "shsll be
so defined and described In the DECLARE
ton that the defendant may know with
reasonable certainty what lands and ten
ements are demanded"
8. Applying this criterion the desorip-
ton is adequate. The defendants have
admitted the fact by fling the disclsim-
or. They had no difficulty then In
what premises were de-
but said that they were not In
possession Of them and had no title or
interest therein.
Under the agreed statement the entry |
will be:
Judgment for dsmandant with costs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Locke's Mills.

Miss Edna Jordan, who was operated
on for appendicitis at the Central Main'
General Hospital in Lewiston, is & aiming
1t was very serious case, as sic wa
taken from her school to the hospital.
Mrs. Edwin Perham of Dudley Cottag,
entertained her sister, Mrs. Woodbury.
and her son-in-law, Mr.. Houghton Of
Bonneville, Mass, over Thanksgiving.
Clifton Bean came from Portland and
spsnt the holiday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Bean.
Mrs. Mary Bartlett spent the day with
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Crockett, and Mr. and
Mrs. Owen Davis were with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ronello Davis of Wood
| stock.
Mrs. Elmer Cummings and four chill
dren were entertained by her mother,
Mrs. Lizzie Mesder of Bryant's Pond.
Mrs. Lizzie Tebbets and Master Law
renee Tebbets of Auburn we're with Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Tebbets.
Chris. Bryant and Lester Tebbets were
at Andover Wednesday.
Mrs. Lola Foster spent Monday at
Norway.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Rand and son
Eben spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. Carroll Brewster In Lewiston.
George Day and Ernest Day dined with
the family of Charles Day.
George Stearns and Dell Stearns put
in the day hunting, but returned with
out any game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Tebbets were at
Minot, the guests of Mrs. Tebbets' par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Churchill.
Mrs. Clara Brown was at home over
the holiday. ~,
1t 10 reported that Charles Brown,
who is at the insane asylum In Augusta,
is better, and that there are hopes OF bis
recovery. His wife aud two of the chill
dren are at his brothers. in Bethel, and
the other two children are with her sis
ter at Hanover.
Mrs. Abbie Trask shipped some fine
chickens to Berlin, N. H., for which she
received good price.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Brown field.

Mrs. Irving Linscott, who was taken
to Memorial Hospital In Conway, N. A.,
for treatment, has recently returned to
her home In this village, much improved
In health.
The members of the churches, Congre.
gatioual, Universalist and Baptist, and
the community furnished harvest sup
per Wednesday evening for the benefit
of the three churches.
1t has been decided that oil OF the Sun
day services are to be held at the Con-
gregational church during the winter.
Mrs. Rebecca Blake, who fell down her
cellar stairs recently, Ia quite ~
The remains of Mre. Minnie Cousins Of
Steep Falls were brought here Monday
for intermsnt In the family lot In Pine
Grove Cemetery.
A Mr.. Douglass has purchased and
with his family has moved into the house
formerly owned b. John Randall, who
has gone into the grocery business In the
lower part OF the village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Bethel

Mrs. Jennie Sanborn, who went to
Dorchester, Mass, q few weeks ago, to
be with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Brooks,
was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital
in Boston to undergo an operation. She
was quite i'll for while, but now Is do
ing nicely.
A. NJ. Carter has bought the timber
on the old Wallace Fsrwell place, and 10
preparing to log quite extensively this
winter. Ned Carter, his son, Is to run
the crew.
At the Rebekah supper given recently,
over twenty dollars was made. They
had good supper for the money.
The going to California for the winter
of Mrs. o. Mason, takes away one Of the
most active members of the Univsrsalist
society. The others must rally more
closely together to stand for the good In
life.
Ernestine Philbrook, Catherine Han
scom and Lawrence Kimbsll were all at
home from Bates College, from Wednes.
day till Monday. Robert Hanscom is
also home from Bowdoin College, and
Harold Bartlett from the State College
in New Hampshire. '
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Hall entertained
for Thanksgiving dinner, Mr.. and Mrs
o. A. Buck, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Buck
and little son, Messrs. Archie, Leo, and
Everett Buck.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Kimball and Mr.
and Mrs. Ceylon Kimbsll and little SON.
spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs
G. N. Sanborn.
Clarence Forbes from Bates College
spent Thanksgiving vacation with hit
friend, Lawrence Kimbsll.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Howe, with little
Agnes and Rodney, spent Thanksgiving
with Mrs. Howe's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
B. W. Kimball, Mrs. Howe and children
spending the weekend at the Kimbal
home.
Mrs. Upton and Miss Abbie Uptor
went down Monday last to spend Thanks
giving with relatives in Portland. Mr.
Upton and his sister, Miss Bessie Chap
man, went down Wednesday afternoon
to spend the rest of the week In Portland
with relatives.
All the Twitchell family had reunion
at hotel in Portland Thanksgiving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
West Peru.


Mrs. Daniel Lovejoy has returned
from McCarty's Hospital, where she
underwent a surgical operation.
Mrs. G. L. Mathews underwent a very
serious one at the same hospital, but at
last accounts was slowly recovering.
Married, Nov. %, Arthur e. Child and
Georgia Pinkhsm, both of West Peru.
Abble Irish has been stopping at the
home of her brother, j. R. Morrill,. E.
G.. Child and wife and Elmer Child spent
Thanksgiving there.
q. E. Rafuse and wife and Maurice
Tracy took Thanksgiving dinner atR. s..
Tracy's.
Local hunters have chased old brun
some and shot at the bobcat, but have
secured neither one thus far.
Bertha Duffy has returned from Massa
cbusetts, where she has been on q visit.
Lowell Shaw has sold bis COW.
q. E. Bowker is in poor health, belpl
unable to work much.
81. L. Fuller has traded his large worl
horse for pair.
j. E. Dow, who sold his farm this fall,
is selling bis stock at private sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Maine News Notes.

Total receipts from automobile regis
trstion to Nov. 22 were $685., 1856, sgsins
$50, 1875 for the same period last year
and $3.50, III for the entire year 1918.
James Z. Mulligan, representative tc
the legislature from Nobleboro, died al
his home few days since. This Is the
first death in the membership of this
legislature.
At Wsterville Tuesday Henry Robbins
shot his wife and then himself. He died
instantly, and his wife's recovery Is very
doubtful. Both were 10 years Of age,
and they had been married year. Jeal.
ousy is supposed to be the cause.
Gladys Harvey, aged 10, and Glenys
Gaeke, aged 8, lost their lives in a fire
which destroyed the home of Edward B.
Gaeke, railroad employe, at Wsterville
Monday morning. The Harvey girl was
Mrs. Gaeke's sister. Mrs. Gaeke was
badly cut and somewhat burned in break
ing 3 window and trying to save the
children.
A Bangor taxidermist is setting up a
mOuolcE hOOcOs IL Woo odON W SOh-
mander Giovanni Ella of the italian navy,
who was hunting in Canada while recov-
ering from wounds received in the Oar
daneles. 1t weighed over 1000 pounds
aud stood feet and an inch from the
floor to the tip of the antlers, which had
a spread of SO inches and 10 prongs. II
will be sent to Italy.
Chase Hall, the new recreation build
ing at Bates College, is to be dedicated
Dec. 10. Exercises will be held in the
afternoon, and a reception in the even
ing. The dedicatory address will be de-
livered by DR.. j. Stanley Durkee, Bates,
81, president of Howard University,
Washington, D. G. DR.. Durkee was for
merly pastor of the Court Street Free
Baptist church. A beautiful panel to
contain the oil portrait of the late Pres.
Chase, now hung in the library, Will be
presented by the alumni at this time.
The panel will be hung over the fire.
place, and underneath it will be an sp-
propriste inscription. The presentation
will be made by DR.. W. n. Thompson,
Bates, 'SS, of Hartford, Conn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-02
Andover.

David Alonzo Marston died at his late
home Monday, Nov. II, aged Is years.
Mr.. Marston was born and always lived
In Andover. He leaves one brother,
Samuel w., and one sister, Mrs. James
B. Littlebale, and several nephews and
nieces. The funeral was Wednesday at
bis late home, attended BY Rev. Mr..
Lakin. Out Of town friends were Mrs.
Grace Moody of Rumford Corner, Mr..
and Mrs.. Gerald Marston and SON from
Rumford Point.