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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Plucky Rescue BY Boy

Ralph Macdonald, ten year old son
Of Charles +. Macdonald of 952 High
street, Bath, undoubtedly owes his
life to Blair Wilson. 15-year-old son
of Rev. and Mrs. David Wilson Of
Central Congregational church. who,
on Tuesday afternoon saved the
youngster from drowning when he
was going down for the third time
near the site of the old mill in Whis-
keag creek. The little fellow with
companions had waded out to a big
rock, and while playing about there
nddenly slipped from one Of the
p sides into water that was over
Is head. He was unable to swim
and terribly frightened but for a time
it seemed as if he would be able to
work his way to shoaler water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

Tho regular meeting of Gardiner
Grange was hold with q fair attend
ancc. quite 4 little business was
transacted ana committee was ap-
no.n'od TO draw up resolutions on
,ho death Of Sister Mary Morgan,
and 10 arrange for the Grange to at
,ord the funeral in Il body, A liter
nv program was furnished consist
-r- ot readings by Sisters Lunt, DAN
fo,f4 and Barber, IN interesting ac-
,...n. Of farming in southern Cali
f.u.a nv sister White who has just
fe.glncd from an extended trip to
,.ot state and remarks by Brother
Cabin. Il was voted to hold Grange
,.cN.c Mt the Hazards on Cohbossee
e,rcaN on July 4th. It is hoped a
l,..o number Of Changers and their
r,@cnds VIII attend and bring their
dinners. rs a grand good time is eX-
,,rf.r1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Pulmotor Fails Chief

DisreGarding speed regulations
Wednesday night when a call came
to fire headquarters that Capt Frank
Eben True, retired, had suddenly
fallen to the hoor of his home at
BOP Ocean avenue. Portland. as le-
suit of shock. Chief A linus ID. But
Ter rushed a pulmotOr to the aid of
one of the departments most val
ued fire fighters of former years A
record run was made to Capt. True's
home and frantic efforts made with
the life saving device to resuscitate
the stricken captain by fremen who
knew him well and had battled
many d fire by his side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Auburn Boy Missing

Wilfrod Johnson, - years old. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl johnson. Dan
willie road, Auburn. disappeared from
home Monday evening and up to a
late hour Wednesday light nothing
had been heard from him. His par
ents first noticed his absence early
Monday evening when they discov-
cred articles of his clothing miss
ing, along with a small sum of mon
eN. His father commenced a search
that was not ended. but has been
fruitless thus far. His mother is
Frustrated. The boy is tall for his
age. slim. light complexioncd. and
/ has blue eyes. He wore grey oxford
suit, brown cap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Stole Old Iron

In the Bangor municipal court on
Wednesday Clarence Tripp and Roy
Jordan OF Brewer were arraigned on
charge Of larceny of five tons of old
iron from the sailboat owned by
Frank w. Earl Of Bangor from its
moorings in Brewer. The iron was
used for ballast and wien the boys
learned that they We're suspected,
they returned some Of it by stealth.
Jordan pleaded guilty and was given
80 days in Jail. Trips case was con-
tinued today. Trip was charged
with being concerned in the whole
sale robbery Of hen ROOTS in Holden
recently, the sheriff's department
making several arrests, as told at the
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Mt. Sugar Loaf Grange

Childrcn'S Day was observed by
Mount Sugar Loaf Grange. DiXficld
Saturday June "a. at the Grange
hall. A large delegation of children
enjoyed the sumptuous dinner served
at the noon hour. A pleasing pro-
gram of music, songs and Rotations
was furnished by the children, fol-
lowing games in which all took part.
Refreshments were served the little
folks at the close Of the entertain
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Overcome by ChIoroform

A youns woman giving the name OF
Margaret Hobson, %, of York VII
LACE, was taken to the Maine General
Hospital from a rooming house on
Forest avenue, Portland. late Mon
day night, after the police had found
her unconscious with a chloroform-
saturated towel over her face. Ac-
cording to the police, she had had
some trouble with her parents, put
when she was discharged from the
hospital Tuesday. she returned nome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
House Robbery at O. o.

Offering to install an electric door
bell for his landlady, Mrs. Lillian
Carney, 125 Saco avenue. Old Orch
ard young man who gave his name
as Dare. robbed her of SO in money,
valuable antique locket and chain,
and a gold watch Tuesday morning,
according to Mrs. Carney. The
young man appeared Monday at tie
home of Mrs. Carney wearing a sail
or's uniform and arranged for board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
FARMINGDALE

Cards have been received announc-
ing tie birth, on June Is, of a daugh-
ter, Gladys Louise, to Mr., and Mrs.
George Armstrong of North Deer Isle.
Mrs Armstrong Will be remembered
IS Miss Esther White of Hallowcll
pni had employment in this vicinity
toforc her marriage, which event oc-
Ulrrod about year ago.
Mrs. Wesley kompton and little
daughter, Lcona, of Phillips, visited
'ast week in the home of Mr.. Kemp
toms sister Mrs. y. Il. McCausland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
NATIONAL HOME

Officer OF the day, Capt. Hugh
Doyle.
Ths Home Store will be closed
Friday afternoon from l.30 to about
4 o'clock Oh account OF taking stock.
Thomas +. Cahill, late Co. b, 9TH
Il. /. II. A., has been granted a dis
charge from the Home.
The returns from passes Thursday
were James NJ. Godfrey from Boston
and William Miller from Chelsea.
The returns from furloughs Thurs
day were Jeremiah DAILY from
North Nassalboro and John king
from Portland.
Burroughs have been granted to
Daniel j. Heating to Boston and
Abijah *. Aver to Windsorville.
William L. Cook. late Co. h, LIST
Me. II. A, has been granted a dis
charge from the Home.
Henry st. Pierre OF Augusta, late
Co. u. LIST Me. Inf; Peter K. Earle
of Brooklyn, late u. S. Navy; Daniel
w. Ingersoll of Minneapolis, late Co
Il, Sth Me. Inf, and Thomas +. Ken
ncy of Boston, late Navy, have re-
ported for admission
The funeral OF the late John
Golden will be held from the Home
chapel at 1870 Friday, Rev. Err. Nc.
Laughlin officiating.
The moving picture program foi
Friday Will be. Miss Ethel Clayton
in Exit, the Namp," with a Pathe
News and comedy entitled Love and
Doughnuts," featuring Ben Turpin
Weather permitting, the ball game
for Saturday will be with the fast
Fairfield town team and Sunday
with the noted EmmfOrd EalIS tcam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Has German Bride

very happy event took place on
Wednesday night when a wedding
reception was rendered by about so
friends to lothian j.. Lane and his
bride at the home of Mr.. Lanes par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonso Lane, at
30 Spruce street. Bangor. Mr.. Lane
returned with his wife on the 18th
after being in army service overseas
since early in the war when he served
with the Bangor Machine Gun Com
pany in the Yankee Division and saw
much active service. lie enlisted
and has been in headquarters troop
since, in Germany. lie married a
German girl, Louise Gertrude Tlrurn,
in Coblentz where he was stationed
much Of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Couple Fined for Assault

John and Mary Zaharian of 6J
Center street. Portland. paid fines
amounting to $50 in the municipal
court Wednesday on charge of as
saulting Novart and Movaas kakle-
gian of 80 Center street. Monday
night. Mrs. Mary Christrophesson,
Mrs. Sarah Donohue and Mrs.
James Palmacci were witnesses
with Mr.. and Mrs. Kaklegian. Brown
Serunian acted as interpreter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
JACkMAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Smith of
Skowheean passed few days at
Henderson's camps last week.
Miss Helen Newton is visiting her
brother, Harry Newton, in Skowhc-
gan.
w. S. Moore. Edmund Henderson.
Fred Henderson. Clifford Kennedy.
W. l.. Barney, Foster Reed and +.
A. Piper went to Waterville Thurs
day for st. Johns Day, returning
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy p. Winslow re
, turned to Bangor Thursday, after
having passed their vacation with
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Moore
Russell Newton. who has been To-
Gated in Fort Fairfield for the pas
three years. passed the weekend
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Iii
ram Newton. Wednesday he will
leave for Bangor. whore he will be
employed in the Sawyer pharmacy.
Miss Marjorie Craft. who has been
in Raleigh. y. c.. the past winter. re-
turned home Thursday. to pass the
summer with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Craft.
Mrs. Everett Nichols ana two chill
dren have gone to Nova Scotia To
visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Wayne Grange

Wayne Grange will meet In regu-
lar session Saturday evening, July
list. There will be ballotting and
work in the first and second degrees.
Owing to the bad roads, the visit OF
Wayne Grange to Startling Grange on
Saturday, June "a, was postponed to
a later date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Sentenced for Assault

William Burke of IL Adams street,
Portland. was sentenced to thirty
DAYS in Jail when arraigned in the
municipal court Wednesday. on a
charge of assaulting Ralph G. Cum
mings in the elevator at the tWads-
worth apartme Saturday night.
An appeal was made and $500 bail
was furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
CEDAR GROVE

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles a. Water
man and daughters Elinor, Charlotte
aud baby Marion of Roslindale,
Mass, have arrived and opened their
bungalow, "Elimacha," for the sum
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Wing have re-
turned from a weeks visit in Farm
ingtOn with their son. Carol.
Prof. Croucher of Dartmouth Col
lege and family will be at the Besse
cottage for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

Misses Anna and Catherine Hayes.
Constance Hafter. Marion Weed, Eel
mn Tittlcfcld. Leone and Laura Law
ton. Florence Cusick and Grace and
rona speed. returned Thursday from
a Two weeks stay at Pleasant Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Family Reunion at Craft Home

\ reunion was held Sunday at
the home of Edward Craft. The
family consists of eight daughters.
Mrs. Allen Runnells. Mrs. Aaron
Wilson, Mrs. Joseph Blair OF Moose
River and Jackman. Mrs. Spaulding
OF Bingham. Mrs. Perry OF Brattle-
horo, VT, Mrs. Frank Smart of
Compton. \. H., Mrs. Joe King of
Berlin, \. H., Mrs. Gouthie of
Fitchburg. Mass. and Mrs. Ed.
Bass of Woodland. Maine. This is
the first time for 81 years that the
family have been together. Includ-
ing the husbands and grandchildren
and some other relatives. dinner was
served for about 40 and eaten from
the old red table. used by Mr.. and
Mrs. Craft when the children We're
all at home. Mrs. Craft died sew
eral years ago. Among the guests
present was Mrs. Sarah Dyer. an
aunt. who for several years has been
a resident of Dacota. Calf. Mrs.
Dyer, who is 81 years Old. came
from California last fall alone and
has been visiting relatives in Maine
since that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago. June 2Y.
CATTLE-Receipts 10000; active;
beef steers and better grade butcher
she stock strong to Is cents higher:
in-between grades beef steers getting
most advance: top beef steers 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

The Follyannas Of the Randolph
v. Z. church VIII meet Friday eve
ming in the church vcstry. y full at
tendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

Charles Weeks of Rockland is
passing few days at his old home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Ricker-ShepherJ

Leo Flicker of IitchfcId and Miss
jaisv Shepherd of this town were
united IN marriage, June u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

Mrs. NJ. A. Haraden. who has been
the guest Of friends In Gardiner, has
returned TO her home in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

Frances Stevens OF Readfeld was
a business visitor in Gardiner. Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

A. A. Brann and daughter, Mrs. w.
r Demera are enjoying an outing at
CAPITOL Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
GARDINER

Charles and Horace Hildreth left
Thursday for Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
Fridays Concert Program

American Medley March No. t."
Brooks
Overture, "On Themes by Weber,"
Claus
Waltzes. Spirit of Love" Hall
Selection, observation-disclosures"
Arr. Boetger
lntermezzo, "Hiawatha," Moret
Overture, American Lcgions."
SkaggS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
MONMOUTH


FIVoFat OF WIS, NoSIS SoFoOH VSA'
tanoiIi
Funeral service for Mrs. Adela
Gordon Pettipgill, wife OF Henry f,
PettinSll, was held from her late
home Tuesday morning, June -,
conducted By Rev. Weston Holman,
pastor of the Methodist church at
Oakland. assisted by Rev. Russell
Pettingill Of Leeds. Interment was
in the family lot in Leeds cemetery.
Relatives present from out OF town
were her brother, Melvin Gordon of
Vienna; son, c. S. Pettingill, and
family, from Wilmington, Mass: a
daughter, Mrs. Winifred Millett, and
family, from Leeds; Mrs. Emily Cof-
fin, Leeds; Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Curtis
and Miss Albina Curtis and James
Pettingill, Curtis Corner: Mrs. Ell
vira Hammond and Mrs. Harry
Pomeroy, Livermore; Rev. and Mrs.
A. A. Walsh. Westbrook; Mr.. and
Mrs. H. B. Wing and L. l.. Lindsay,
Leeds.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday morning for the little
Greenlicf, at their home Rev.
Bessie +. Crowell of North Turner
former pastor of the Congrega-
tional church in Monmouth. con-
Quoted the service. Interment at
! Monmouth Ridge cemetery.
Judge William NJ. Ingraham of
Portland. who, with Mrs. Ingra ham,
! has recently returned from Il stay
OF several months in California, was
at Cumston Farm for the week END.
Mrs. Blanche Roberts and Miss
! Florence Whittum OF Lewiston are
at their cottage on the lake.
@. c. Boothby of Boston, who re-
Gently purchased the Dillingham;
! cottage on the lake shore, has ar
rived With his family and opened the
! cottage for the season.
DIR. and Mrs. w. II. Thomas of
Lewiston are at the owen cottage.
Mrs. Anna Greene of Winterport
was the guest Of Mrs. Harriet An
drews on Tuesday.
Miss Theodore harrington, teach
err of penmanship in the schools of
Sanford and Springvale. is at homo
for the summer vacation.
Mrs. J. G.. Colt returned Tuesday
from Augusta, whore she passed the
winter and spring with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. II. Edwards and
family.
Monmouth Grange held its last
meeting for the season Wednesday
evening. There was no program.
but the first and second degrees
were worked with four candidates.
The work was beautifully illustrated
with tableaus. The degree team
was invited to go to I.ivermore
Thursday evening to work the third
and fourth degrees on a class of
candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30

The lawn party held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Dockendoff
Wednesday evening under the auspi-
ces of the Ladies' Aid was largely at
tended and snug sum raised for the
benefit of the church.
The Ladies Aid Will hold a straw
; berry festival at the Academy hall
Monday evening, July 3rd All are
most cordially invited to be present
and help make this an enjoyable oc
casion.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. f. Bradford and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Littletield of
Knox, on Sunday visited Ernest
Bradford of this place, the latter be-
ing the son of Mr.. and Mrs. d. T..
Bradford.
Wesley Macomber of Wrentham,
Mass, is at the home of Merle Dock
endoff for an indefinite time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Reed and SON.
Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Reed
and daughter, Maxine, all of Gardi-
ner, and MI. and Mrs. Writ Reed of
Randolph. We're Sunday guests of
their mother, Mrs. Georgia Russell, at
the village.
MISS 1IlIia brow II VI ~ US uSt'l -
the guest of her cousin, Miss Mar
euerite Scott.
O. w. Nash, who has been very i'll,
is slowly improving.
John Jaques has purchased the AL
bert Carter farm in this place and
will soon move his family there.
Mrs. Oscar McCauslin Of Gardiner
was visitor in this place, Tuesday,
Summer boarders have begun to
arrive at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Goss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-30
PITTSTON
uneraI of Harvey Morton

EAST-The funeral of Harvey
Morton was held at the homo Of his
mother, Mrs. Hiram Morton, Tues
day at > Z. NJ, Rev. +. s. Gahan Of
floating. Mrs. G. G. Cary and Mrs
j. l.. Marson sang two appropriate
selections. The bearers We're Elmer
Moody, VIII Moody, Herbert Stew
art. and Joseph Croker. Interment
was at Whitefield.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-18

roni and cheese with melted butter
About 1870 u. m, he INDUCED III
lunceon. q simple meal of q couple OF
eggs, perhaps, and a few vegetables
Dinner at { D m, was pracucally meat,
less. consisting largely Of vegetables and
fruits. He eats very slowly
Cares for Garden
During the war the pressure of af-
fairs of state often forced him to alter
his sleeping habit and there We're ocea-
SionS when. for two and three days at a
time the aged premier and minister OF
war never removed his clothing, but
caught mere SnatcheS of rest OF 4 few
minutes duration on u lounge in his Of
fee. In peacetime, however. Clemenceau
has a less strenuous program. In sum
irer, as soon aS he arises. he takes to
his garden in the rear of his town apart
menr Inspecting the flower beds and tbs
Shrubbeiy and trees. pruning off deao
branches and pulling weeds. He thus
finds rest from the turmoil of politics and
the cares of Office.
Clemcnceau. it is not generally known
was formerly physician. lie came "a
New York in 1866 but abandoned the
practice of medicine TO teach school al
Stamford. Conn. He married an Amer
lean girl in 1869. Miss Mary plummer
Of New York. and returned to France 2
few years later.
Asks Communication for Assailant.
Shot by the 19-year old anarchist
Emile Cotton. on Feb. >. 1919 Gle
menceau ioked with tile doctor who ut
tended him. The anarchists hunted the
tiger. but they missed him." he re
marked. Cotton was sentenced to death
but Clemenceau urged Communication anC
the youth received 10 years imnriSon
mpnt When President Wilson called tc
express his sympathy the aged Statesman
told him his hide" was too thick Ter {
bullet to pierce.
T-pon the completion of the draft of TIN
peace treaty by the supreme inter-alliet
conference. Clemenceau. who had pre-
sided at the historical gathering, babe his
colleagues adieu with the observation
Il have done my best. / think it Is {
good peace"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-18

partment's program for collecting and
disseminating Information bearing upon
agriculture. in an effort to Influence the
organization of the farm business on a
sound economic basis 1t is believed that
statistics on present and prospective
livestock production and information OF
current market movements viii enable
purchasers better to -correlate supply
with demand. thereby preventing gluts
or shortages and the attending fiuetua-
tionS in prices.
The following reports are proposed, "a
be issued from time to time: Monthly
reports on changes in numbers of live
stock on farms. semi-annual pig surveys
in March and November. monthly reports
of receipts and shipments Of livestock
from the corn belt and western states
monthly reports showing pasture and
feed conditions in the range states the
condition of livestock expressed in per
centages Of normal. and livestock prices
or the range in territory distant from
markets.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-18
NEW ENGLAND.

PaymaSter T.. #. Decker of Maiden.
Mass. refuses to hand over payroll to
hOldup man, who shoots him in leg and
then fees.
Clarence Pratt and sister, Elizabeth,
and Frederick Howe. of Portland. Me-
lose lives in cemetery pond
Operatives of Pacific Mills Dover. y.
H.. at conference with officials end
strike. started last February, settling on
54-h0ur week basis and no cut in wages
DIR. g. NJ Kline. Massachusetts state
commissioner of mental diseases, SAYS
Dorothy Gordon heiress, patient at WAY
erly institution, is in need of further
treatment. He declares she prefers to
remain at institution at present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-18
MORNING PAPER BRIEFS

Allies warn Germany that she must
give satisfaction for what they call
fragrant violations of Versailles treaty.
Rafet Pasha. Turkish Nationalist
governor of COnstantinople. faces p0Ssi-
bility of removal for failing to prevent
sultan's fight.
Premier MussOIini wins Italian depu-
ties and gets vote of confidence. using
tactics that made him leader of Fascist
legiOns.
Unofficial reports reach London of a
clash between French officers and Turks
at Karagatch.
French deputies vote confidence in
Premier P0incare on eve of lausanne
meeting Communists. Socialists and
ROyalists uniting for government.
Constantinople hears that Turkish Ma
tiOnaliStS will ask Great Britain to re-
turn sultan TO face trial at hands of An
CORA government
Irish Laborites ask explanations for
execution of four civilians by Free State
authorities.
CIemenceau enters American waters
on unofficial mission to United States.
Thomas A. Edison critieizes many col
lege graduates who, he says. object "a
work. particularly in the city"
Metropolitan Museum of Art. New
York city, announces gift of $1,000. 900
wing from MIR. and Mrs. Robert w. De
Forest.
President Harding orders inquiry intC
charge that substitutes are serving prison
terms in several states and hears of Spe-
cific case at Cleveland.
Ed0uard HOremans, the Belgian. de,
feats Champion Jake Schaefer at bill
lizards, 500 points to 321.