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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11
Watestowa, Mass, May /, 1865.

PROF. o. ]. WOOD; Allow me To attest
the virtues and magic powers of your lair Re-
storatiye. Three months since, being exceed
ingly gray, purchased and soon commenced
to use, two bottles; and it soon began to tell,
in restoring the silver locks to their native col
or, and the hair which was before dry and harsh,
and falling off, now became soft and glossy, and
it ceased faliingJ the dandruf disappeared,
and the scalp lost ali the disagreeable itching,
SO annoying before, asd now, l not only look
but feel young again.
RgsnectfLily yonrs sfc
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11
SIS FEEKs, 26a Greenwich Az.

/ have used Professor 0. j. Woods Hair
RESTORATIVE, and have admired its wonderful
effects. 1t restored my hair where it had fallen
of; il cleans the head, ana renders the hair soft
and smooth h-mueh more so than OIL
MARY A. ATKINSON.
Louisville, Nov. l, 1855
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11
State Of Illinois. Carl,.le. June q 3

State OF Illinois, Carlisle June 81, '55
have used Professor o. J. Woods Hair Re-
storatiye, and have admired its wonderful effect.
My hair was becoming. as thought premature
ly gray, but by the use of the s'Restoratiye.' it
has resumed its original color, and / have
doubt, permauetly so.
SIDNEYBREESE.
Ex-senator United States.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11

ne suOscFiocrs naFiEg formed partner
ship under the Style Of s.Dock 4 Ashcom" for
the purpose of conducting general
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
business in the establishment recently erected
BY Gilard Dock, in Hopewell, Bedford coun-
ty, are now prepared to execute orders for
CASTINGS AND MACHINERY of every de-
serlption. They will bnild to order stean- on
gines, coal and drift cars, horse powers and
threshing machines-also, casting of every
Kind for furnaces, forses, saw, grist and rolling
mills, ploughs, watsrpipe, columns, house
fronts, brackets, &e.. &c.
They are also, now making fine assortment
of STOVES OF various kinds of the latest pat
terms and most approved styles, including sew
eral sizes of COOK STOVES Of the best make
heating stoves for churches, offices, bar.rooms,
&c.
A full assortment of Stoves will be kept
constantly hand and s6ld at wholesale and
retail, Mt prices to suit the times, and quality
warranted equal to the best eastern make
Machinery of all kinds repaired promptly
Patterns made to order
GILLIARD DOCK,
G. W. ASHCOM.
Nov q 1s57
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11
TERMs.-Al,yays Ann Advance.
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS
BRILLIANT PROSPECTUS!
FOURTH YEAR OF THE
Cosmopolitan Art association.

The famous Dusseldorf Gallery of Paintings
Purchased at cost of Sl80.0O0! And Powers
world renowned Statue of the Greek Sllvei Re
purcha sed for six thousand dollars, with several
hundred other Work OF Art, in Paintings, Scalp
ture and Bronzes, comprise the Promiulns TO be
awarded to the subscribers Of the Cosmopolitan
art assoc iation, who subscribe before the 29th OF
January. 1858, ut which time the awards will take
Mo
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11

The foregoing paragraphs were written in
1851. At that time the writer said thai sim
formation just received from Utah justifes ap.
prehensions that the ambition Of Brigham
Young will be continually productive Of diff
culties." The lapse Of six years has verified,
the prediction. They have been years Of in-
cessant contention between Brigham Young
and the General Government. until at last the
Prophet has proceeded to such lengths as TO
compel our Government to resolt to arms for
his suhjeotiou. An army is now on its way to
the Valley Of the Great Salt Lake, bat so small
are its numbers and SO determined are the
Aormons to prevent its accomplishing the task
imposed upon it, that fears are entertained lest
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Every subscriber Of three dollars is entitled TO
copy Of the large and splendid Steel Engraving,
entitled "Manifest Destny,'' also TO copy OF the
Cosmopolitan Art Journ1l one year, also to Ger
tificate in the award of premiums, also free ad-
mission TO the Dusseldorf aud Cosmopolitan Gal
leries.
Thus it is seen that for every three dollars paid
the subscriber not only receives aspIsndid tbl sc
Collar engraving, but also toe beautiful illustrated
two dollar Art journal, one year.
Each subscriber is also presented with Ceriif-
cate in the awards, by which 81 valuable work Of
Art, in Painting or Sculpture, may be received in
addition TINS giving TO every subscriber an equiva-
lent to the value Of five dollars, and Certificate
gratis.
Any one of the leading So Magazines Is furnish
ed, instead Of the Engraving aud ArtJournal, if
desired.
No person Is restricted to single SHARE
Ihose taking fiss g. memberships, remitting sl5,
fniI particulars OF the Association are given in
the Art Journal, which contains over sixty splen-
did Engravngs, price fsty cents per mum ber.-
Specimen copies II be sent to all person who de-
sre 10 subscribe, receipt of FIVE postage stamps,
(l5 cents.) Address
G. J.. DERBY, Actuary @. A. A.,
5i8 Broadway, New York.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11

Da2n's and Labinis Extracts for the hanokes
ID ehief, Cologne Water, &C., at Dr. liaps ~
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11

An acquaintance, whose husiness coml,els
him TO write most OF the time, says, he became
So weak as TO be unable 1t times 10 hold bis
pen, while at others, sleep would overpover
INN. but the Invigorator cured ha,-
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11

One OF our city merchants said, while or
visit 70 Troy, lew day since, he attacked
with bowel and stomach disorders, SO as to con
fine him to his room, he sent 10 the drug store
for bottle of Ihvigorator, took one desc, which
releved him SO that he was able to attead his
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1857-12-11
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE

THE subscribers having formed q partner
ship under the Style of s'Dock 4 Ashcom' for
the purpose of conducting general
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25
J. G. COCHRAN 4 co.
ARCuITECTS
OMce--POSt Once Bulldogs
opr. 10 IT, Davenport Iowa
Il. S. MOORE.

1resco Hammer, Sign and or.
namental PAINTER, GFaineT
9of wood, Stone and Marble,
Gudins upon Glass,
q LoWAsc0pa Scenery sa6 Portrait P0tMtial,
one With dispatch, in the best modern and tsstefnl
s1Uios. Also, Agn Painting end Draining for tho
3Tade
\. v. Oerasr Brady and 9Th streets, Davenport
Iowa. tan18 dly
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

the east appeared to have received com
plete check.
Paris letters report the large American
house Of j. Munroe d Co., had stopped pay
ment.
The failure Of Gallarkamp Bro, Amster
dam, was announced
A deputation from Liverpool. united tc
that from Glasgow, for the purpose Of indu
cling the government to take steps in the fl
nancial results
The Manchester Commercial Association
declined joining in the movement
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
On thursday, the goth the funds were
buoyant, and closed At considerable ad.
vance
The official closing quotationswere ss l.2
aoo II, but after wards some sales at 50 3-4
a9O, for money; 50 5-SaSS 3-4 for account.
Sovereigns to the amount Of f3OO. 900 to
| 400. 900 we're taken from the bank for Scot
land. the fall Of the Western Bank having
caused run on some of the other banks at
Glasgow, and elsewhere, including even sew
eral Savings Institutions
In mercantile quarters there was rather
less uneasiness, but the application for dis
count were very pressing.
The London joint stock banks with an
exception, refused TO increase the allowance
to depositors beyond per ct
The following failures were reported
Babcock Co.. Of Liverpool, Glasgow
and y. T., II. Dunkhill d Co., Of Liverpool,
JAS. Foote d. Sons, Of London.
The share marke was considerably lower
on Tuesday. under heavy sales.
The London Morning Post declares that
tho Bank of England has succeeded in en-
larging credit and Stacking industry, and
has failed in giving any inward direction
to the gold currency.
A letter from Hamburg of the 7th. re-
ports regular panic in the stock exchange
there. There was great want Of specie,
and bills of exchange were almost unsaea-
BILE In American securities, business was
limited and tendency downward.
The accounts from Paris, received this A.
NJ, state that there was great business on
the Bourse yesterday, in consequence of ru-
mors that measure was about to be taken
which permits the rate Of discount to re-
main as at present.
The Moniteur publishes a notification
from the Emperor, founded upon report
from the Minister of France, in which he
e"9 . '""e NC sees Win pain cnlmerlcaI Tears
propagate and delusive remedies pro-
posed for imaginary evils.
The law permitting the bank to raise dis
count must suffice to keep bullion in better
condition than last year. His Majesty re-
quires his minister to formally contradict
the rumors ascribed TO the government
The Bank of France has raised its rate of
interest to per ct. for bills under 80 days,
under 60, and 10 under 30.
Letters from ST. Petersburg state that the
prices Of provisions have become prodigious-
ly high in that city, and that the govern
ment has thought it advisable to open the
state granaries, and sell the wheat held
here in reserve.
Liverpool, 6 p. NJ.
Advices fortnight later from India. 1t
is confirmed that Delhi is entirely occupied
by the Europeans On the 3lst Of oeptem-
ber, the old King Of Delhi surrendered with
his chief wife, and their lives were spared.
His two sous and grandson were shot
Gen. Nicholson at Lucknow was relieved,
and large part Of the city taken.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25
CAPTURE OF DELHI CONFIRMED
New York. Nov. .:

New York, Nov. 90.
The steamer Atlantic arrived last evening
with Liverpool dates to the lth INST She
brings Sl2s, 900 in specie.
On Saturday, the 7th, the suspension of
Dennistoun x Co., one of the largest firms
connected with the American trade in Great
Britain, was announced. Their liabilities
are estimated at near 10000 sterling.
The head establishment Of the house is in
Glasgow, branches in London, Liverpool,
New York, New Orleans and Melbourne,
Australia. The Melbourne firm is not com.
prised. The almost total cessation of remit
tances from America, was the immediate
cause of the suspension.
The funds weie buoyant throu hout the
day, and advances of half per cent. in con-
soils took place.
Taxations Of discount at Bank continued
extremely heavy.
AT Hamburg the rate of discount had ad-
vanced to IL per cent.
On Monday, the 9th, the Bank of England
raised its rate of discount from 9 to lO per
cent.
The Western Bank of Scotland at Glas-
gov, with a paid up capital of 81 SOC, 900,
and deposits supposed to amount to e6 6,O0O. :
900 sterling, closed its doors on the ninth
instant.
This bank maintained an immense bust
ness in Glasgow, and had about hundr ed
branches scattered over Scotland.
The suspension caused great dismay, but
as the proprietors number many very veal.
thy men, no individual loss is feared. The
bank had active connection with America
and with American houses in Glasgow.
The suspension Of Demcock, Peentyman 4
Rigg, Of London and Manchester, England,
in the silk trade, was also announced; lia
bilities, 100000 to f4Oo,OOO. Over five
firms are expected to he involved with
them.
Brodway 4 Barclay, East India and gen
eral merchants. London. stopped payment
on the eth, with liabilities amounting from
RlSO, 1000 to 100000.
The American sdviess had . god sEest
There Vas an ahsenss of gold withdrawal
lfem ~ bAnh and saruelalien q lllve 4
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

SwINDLlNG THE FARMERs.-A gen
tleman who resides in the country affords
us the following it of information in rela
tion to the practice Of several scamps who
are proving about the country, seeking
whom they may swindle
Several business looking men have been
fro some days past circulating among the
farmers, buying up poultry to ship, as they
say, to Chicago end the East They do not
receive the poultry when purchased, but are
very particular to pay for the same-in
counterfeit money-but with bills of such
denomination as will require few dollars
III change, in good money As a matter OF
course their p.omises to call in day or two
and take away the property are never full
filled. The swindled party keeps the pro-
duce bargained away and paid 'for-and are,
moreover under the disagreeable necessity
OF Pecketing the loss of the "change" The
style OF money principally used is counter
feits on the Bank of Commerce, Cleveland.
Ohio, and the Mercantile Bank, of Hartford,
Connecticut. Keep look out for there fel-
lows, for they may yet be brought to ius-
tice
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

The Newcomb, from New Orleans,
stopping at Cairo eighteen hours after
the Republic, heard nothing oft.
New Orleans, Oct 81.
There are sixteen feet of water on
the bar at the mouth of the MIS-
sissippi. .
She ship Enoch Train, with cotton
for Liverpool is aground.
All the officers of the Steamships
Galveston and Opeiousas have been
arrested.
We had white frost here this morn
ing.
The steamship Cahawba, from Ha-
vana, has arrived.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

SLEIGHISG.-There was considera-
bic good sleighing enjoyed yesterday and
daybefore The farmers came in with
sleighs, and the Jingle of merry bells about
our streets brought to our mind recollec.
tions Of the New England winter life-en-
Joyed years agone. BY the way, We have
heard Of an accident which occurred last
Monday evening. Some young gentlemen
had made the proper preparations for an
evening ride, and while engaged in collec.
ting together their company, the horses
conceived an idea to elope-which they did
most completely, upsetting the sleigh, spill
ling out the contents. and leaving for parts
unknown, much to the discontinue Of all
interested. The wreck of the sleigh was
seen Oh Main street
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

THIS EvESING We anticipate a
large attendance at the Methodist Church
corner of Fifth and Brady, to night. to hear
hindrances rendered the first lecture small
affair, as regards the number ofpersons pres
ent, but we are looking and hoping for bet
ter things We feel confident that the peo-
pie are willing to support the course, and
We trust they viii see the necessity as well
as the advantage to be derived by giving the
lecturers crowded houses.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

CARRIERS CURRENcY.-In making
his semi-monthly collections from subscri-
bers. Mr.. Gillett has met wit great difficulty
arising from scarcity Of small change In or
der to obviate this difficulty, he has been
obliged to issue shin plasters, in sums of
twenty-five cents to the amount Of fifty dol
Jars, with which he can operate with great
er facility. These drafts will be honored at
our counting room in sums of one dollar
and upwards. also by Mr.. Gillett, at his
News Depot, No. I LIE Claire Row.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25
CHANGE.-The Davenport ",

CHANGE.-The Davenport News
has changed hands. Messrs. Harrington 4
Wilkie have retired from the concern, and
our respected fellow citizen, John Johns,
Esq, has assumed the proprietorship and
editorial duties of that institution. Of the
past, Of that paper, we forbear speaking
but we trust that in the hands of Mr.. Johns
it will assume that dignity which the pub
lie have reason to expect of Democratic
jurnal. The present editor we welcome to
the corps editorial Of our city, ana trust he
win msst with political and pssuniary sue
eooA
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

The PooR.-Among other things
which engross the attention of the public at
the present time, let it not be forgotten that
the poor Of our city have claim upon the
generosity of the public Let liberal dona-
items be made for their relief Favors both
large and small will be thankfully received
by the Davenport Relief Association, and
disbursed to the advantage of those who
stand in need of friendly aid The next
meeting Of this body will be held at Justice
Eagal's office on Saturday evening.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25
C1oTnING.--W here shall we purchase

C1oTmNG.--W here shall we purchase
our clothing, is question which carrie.
with 1t no small weight. r. II. Parks 4 Co
possess superior advantages for supplying
the wants of the public with all kinds of
superior winter clothing ready made to
order Being directly connected with on
extensive clothing house in Boston, they pos
sess every advantage for supplying their
numerous customers with the most reliable
articles of eastern manufacture, and keeping
constantly on hand large and desirable
stock of Broadcloths, Cassimeres, and vest
ings, they are prepared to fill orders for
complete suits on short notice and in the
most fashionable style.
This house has been located here but
few months, and we are pleased to notice
that MIR. Parks. (the acting member here)
has succeeded in building up trade of which
he may well be proud. This has been done
by strict attention TO the wants Of the com
munity, and devoting his entire time and
talent to the best interest of those who have
favored him with this patronage. Large ad
ditions to his stock have recently been made,
which he will close out at prices remarkably
low. Call and examine the goods and
prices.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25
Great Loss Of Life and Property.

CiuCiHuotl, NoS. q.
The steamer Republic arrived at Louis
Vile on Saturday night She reports six.
teen coal boats sunk during the storm of
Wednesday last in the Ohio and Mississlr rpi
Rivers, near Cairo and loo men lost, with
100000 bushels of coal valued at $36. 900.
The steamer Gladiator reports other boats
lost as low down as New Madrid.
Passengers from Evansville, report the
storm along the Lower Ohio, as terrific No
boat was able to run, but all had to tie up.
The steamer Baltimore, from Mariette
last night, reports encountering a heavy
gale at Parkersburg Saturday. A heavy
wind prevails here to-day with rain, snow
and hail
The steamer Rainbow was burned on the
morning of the 2lst, ten miles above Napo-
leon, 50 to 10 lives lost-officers all lost
boat, cargo, books and papers all lost.
Louisville, KY, Nov. %.
The steamer Highfyer reports severe
storm on the night of the 18th inst, between
New Madrid and Hickman. Three coal
boats were sunk near Hickman-total loss.
The Republic brought report from Cairo
that sixteen coal boats were sunk few
miles from Cairo, and only twenty men say
ed from them.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

THANKsGIyING.-The first and sec
ond Presbyterian and second Baptist
Churches will unite in Thank sgivirg SER
vice in the second Baptist Church corner of
fourth and Perry streets, on Thursday the
goth Inst. II A. n. Sermon by the Rev.
Mr.. Packard
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

PEKsoNAL.--We take pleasure in ac
knowledging our sense of obligation to our
worthy friend, }. a. Birchard. Esq, of Pleas
ant Valley, for an acceptable favor in the
shape of an immense fat turkey, which will
be found in conspicuous position on our ta-
bic, sometime during the afternoon of Thurs
day next.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

The obstruction Of free passage be-
tween this city and Rock Island is serious
disadvantage with which our citizens have
to contend. Many will be under the neces-
sity Of staying in Iowa, or else take the
trains across the bridge. We hope to see
the river frozen to a safe depth, or resump-
tion of navigation. Which shall it BET
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

There was little more than the usu-
al activity and buatle upon our streets yes
terday. Pleasant weather and the coming
Thanksgiving Day had the effect To bring
many into town to look up little affairs sr-
tanning to our annual demonstrations of graf
jtuIe
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25
Mount Ida Female College.
rH8 WINTER SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION
COMMENCED ON
Monday, Nov sember ~. 1887.

A LARGER EUhBER OF STUDENTS HAVE
"A teen Ia ATTENDANCE during the faI1 T Pm than
.nticpAta ~ the friends of this new enterpvi e
and II Is confidently hoped that ither the
OF winter, or the s.rA geocv Of The viii be al
loved 20 prevent even iarg attends during ths
coming Gssion The Winter I. rm Is gcnsr Sly more
fhvoTAbe to study III oihe portion OF she ses-
son The c.iiege building Is now being nLied ur and
ARA gef la the most apv owed style rn co-
lexts. The session Toome are supplied With the b. 81
style OF 8osion furniture diagynxlly srrAbged and
the three commodi0us pArlors have be n. ally "a
pered carpet d, aud furnished With and eegs ant
pianos etc., for the iation Of the music
and ornamental dep .Ttments The board ng depart
ment will be under the mMediA SUPERVISION u the
president and his lsoy, and parents may be sssuref
that pains will Be spared 10 promote on,y the
seholsrshr snd standing but the health and comic I
Of their daughters. Degrees will b. COME red and
Diplomas awarded TO those ysung ladies who con-
plete the prescribed course OF study. While would
be desirable to have students commence promptly
sith the opening Of the ion. yos gisdiss will
b, received st any time during tne Arst half of the
term II n. TuOKe.
Nov2868ts President,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

Grain.-The grain receipts were not
so heavy yesterday as usual, aud yet there
is a constant influx. fully sufficient to sup
ply the milling demand Farmers as gen
eral thing, will now hold all the wheat they
possibly can until opening Of spring naviga-
tion
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

IouNG MEMS SELECT pARTY.-A So
cial ball will be given by select party, to
morrow evening, at Bailey's Hall, Brady
street Those wishing to enjoy few hours
pleasant recreation VIII do well to purchase
ticket, and be in attendance An elegant
supper will be provided for the OCCASION.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25

APPLES AND CIDER.-peck & Stan
field have good supply of these luxuries,
for present and future use. There is moth
ing more agreeable for home consumption
than good supply of both articles.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25
New york Cattle Market

Owing to the freshets in the interior the
receipts OF beef cattle have been very light
during the past week. The total number
offered for sale was 81 lsl head, less by 1877
than the offerings Of the week previouA-
The short supply caused IN active demand,
and prices advanced lc ! l-2c per pound.
the quotations being SC q IL l-2c, according
to quality. The cattle offered for sale, how
ever, were of ordinary quality. There waa
NO change of moment N any other dsscrip-
ton Of stock.-N. Y. Herald. l9A:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-25
Family Ps0visisa Store,
PORK, BEEF, BUTTER, EGGS, &C.

II HAVE OPRH ID On establishment on Third st -eet
j fer doors above the HsUkeye Grocery, where !
Intend Keeping q ~ tlmes Game Of every DESCRIPTION
Port such as epar cribs, Tenderioin-, etc.j Salt
Pork and Beef; DsefDy the quarter; Butter, Bgss
etc.-in fact depot for the supply Of fsmiss with
pro Visions Of substantial nature. A. shall d-vote
ny Whole ~ cation 30 The bosiness and use svesy
sTgy beepaog full tuppes Of such s,ticlee % sFs
mentioned shove, heDe 70 neee with liberal pat
ronase slso pat up port and bssf for fsnslSss q
ordese1, and kssD cSnstaatiy on hand Head Chsass
ana 0ouDages.
Nvv9tdtf JOHN =. KELLY.