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Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
Gen. Buffers Card.

NEW ORk, July Il.
General Butler. publishes card in the
Herald, denying the statement attributed
To Gen. Hooker. that the colored troops
of the army of the James We're required to
deposit their money with Butler. and never
got it again. Butler says nobody knew
better than Gen. Hooker that an order is
sued by a Commander-in-C Chief. of such
description would have to be filed in du-
plieate at the War Department and pub
ijshed to the troops, aud would be as
we'll known and thoroughly understood by
the country at the time of issue. even a
Vas the battle of Chancellorsville. In
conclusion Butler saws The apparent re-
reliability Of the source of this slauder
leads me TO break my custom not to reply
Ia newspaper Slanders but To SO order INV
lie ;hat II shall be- an answer to ali. From
THIS one however learn all that here aver
that alter ten years careful espionage Into
luN affairs by every enemy OF mine. with
equal iearlessnes> that every accusation to
such acts during the war aud in civil al.
mnl>tration i equally untrue. | defy
proof or probable evidence TO the contrary"
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

tions are of superior nature far above
the usual travelling companies; that their
acts are not of the old and stereotype sorts
but new, sensational and elegant. and that
the Menagerie contains animals never be-
fore exhibited at the Hub"
They have very old lady in the shape
of an Elephant who INDUCES In the cogno.
men of"Empress" and has lived on this
mundane sphere one hundred and thirty
years, stands II feet and six inches high
and weighs six tons, four hundred and
eighty pounds. They also have the only
Rhinoceros ever subdued sufficiently to be
introduced in the ring which i ridden dai-
ly by native; herd of performing Bufia-
los; steed of the most intelligent trained
horses. aud troupe of Circus artists new
er before seen in this country. They make
a grand procession on the streets wherein
Mr.. James Cameron displays his Jehuc
powers as reinsman by driving team
OF forty horses attached to the Band
Chariot which contains Prof. Adolph
Nichols Golden Cornet Band oftwenty five
hne musicians. The enormous Elephant
Will lead the way TO keep the small boys
from throwing dirt in the drivers face and
the long line of cages will follow in a
closely drawn up line representing cash
capitol of over one million dollars. Rec
o!lect they will be here July Both.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

The accident TO the son OF Mr. Jane,
Given Of No. SO Plantation. mentioned in
your issue Of July 10Th. was in reality more
serious than might be inferred from that
notice. The facts, a. We learn them from
good authority. are these
lie was playing "circus riding by stand
Ing on the horse, on one foot, and riding
very fast. the horse SHE'D suddenly throw
ing him violently to the ground. The main
bone Of the leg was dislocated from the
ankle and protruded through the flesh on the
top ofthe foot leaving the joint entirely bare
DR.. Perry of Amherst was fortunately iu
the vicinity, and was soon in attendance.
The injury was so severe and unusual. il
was feared at first amputation would be
necessary, and DIR. Hai ding of Ellsworth.
was called in consultation. They however
set the bones, and though the ankle joint
will undoubtedly always be stiff. Dr. Perry
hopes by faithful care and attention to save
the foot. Up RIVER
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

THE BIG SHoW.-Once more we are to
be visited by a first Class Menagerie, con-
nected with a Museum and Circus and it is
none other than Maginley q Cos. Royal
Circus British Museum and Roman Hippo
drome. with an Extensive Menagerie all
combined for one price of admission. Sep
arate tents are erected for the exposition
OF the different attractions under one man
a9ement. This of course does not include
the side Shows that ALWAYS accompanies
an establishment of this kind or the Con-
cert given after the Circus is over. But
one ticket admits the holder to the Mena-
geric. Museum. Circus. and Exhibitions
of trained ANIMALS which is quite enough
for a single fifty cent ticket we should i'm
agine. We have often seen ignorant peo-
pie claim the right 10 remain to the Con-
cert after the Circus is concluded, and as
sert they ought to pass free into the Side
shows. No intelligent person would
think of such a thing. as these Exhibitions
are nearly always given by different Man
ayers who pay for the privilege of accom-
panving the big Show. We make mention
of this fact for the reason that some who
never know 'when they get enough COM
plain of deception. This Establishment
has just closed an engagement in Boston
on the Coliseum Grounds where they were
visited daily by thousands, and even with
their immense pavillions were forced TO
turn people away at the evening perform
ances. Every Boston paper that we have
seen speaks of Maginleys establishment as
being the finest ever in the city. The Bos
ton Herald remarks that Their Exhibi-
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

Buck>port.
Howard swazey, Esq. collector OF
BucksPort. has been appointed Superin-
teudent of the granite works at Hurricane
Island not DIX Island as previously re-
ported. aud Edward Z. Hill appointed to
nil his otlee in the Custom House
Harry the youngest son of Ambrose
White, Esq. OF Bucksport, was badly in
Jured last Saturday by having powder
blown in his face by the premature di,-
charge of a toy cannon with which he Wa,
playing.
The tall term Of the L. NJ {. Semn-
airy commences Aug. 9th. An elaborate
Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus ha-
been provided for the school. and 4 full
term is expected.
Il large force OF laborers have been
put upon the Il. ~ b. L. L.. aud the work
i progressing rapidly.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Reuben william
died suddenly at his residence in Bucks
port of neuralgia OF the heart Friday morn
Ing. He has always been a very well and
hardy man until this spring. He wa, a
very faithful man. and his death is much
regretted by the business community of the
place.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

TwAIS's LAsT.-Mark Twain announces
in the New York Herald that he and one
Barnum have leased the comet. and pro-
pose 10 iit it up with l,000, 900 state-rooms
in the tail with hot and cold water, gas.
looklng-giass. parachute, umbrellas. etc. g.
in each), TO make a grand excursion among
the stars. IL will travel at the rate of 20
000.0o0 miles and upwards per day. accord
ing to the weather. Every arrangement ;
i to be made for the comfort of passen-
gers. and stops will be made at interesting
points on the way. The fare is TO be 81
for every 500O0 900 miles tr avel, and the
comet starts on the 10Th. and will return
on the 18th of December, 1891. which is
"at least fortyyears quicker than any other
comet can do it in. Complimentary round
trip tickets have been rendered TO General
Butler, Mr.. Sheppard, Mr.. Richardson and
other eminent gentleman, whose public
services have entitled them to the rest and
relaxation ola voyage OF this kind. For fur
ther particulars" says the protector. ''or
Tor freight or passage. apply on board. or
to my partner. but not TO me, since do not
take charge OF the comet until she is under
weigh. Ii is necessary, at a time like this.
that my mind should not be burdened with
small business details"
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
Business Notices.

tt The FArmer. an nrovers' Bank Of Lou
i'Niilc. Ky. will, in few weeks. have 5000
uuJ belonging 10 the tickci-hollers In th. llnA
On Concert, in aid OF the Pubic Library.
which take- place Juiy Sit. Thi, immense
sum i a iru,'-ignd. which can only be- used IN
paying 10 tieAe,-h5ideTS on the . gnAturc % I
the manager, COY. Ih,s. l.. Brametie. The
man who geis the b.s Sil;. S-jo.0pp. viii have
~ exceedingly pleasant chequc on that bank
The next Concert. which !. the dnh and
last, viii occupy ali OF Friday, July 3l.i. snd
the giiis viii be paid To the lucky oncs. COM
meneing tue next day. at the blnk Il take,
nearly week TO cash the gin,.
That some idea may De hal OF the magnitude
Of this enterprise, and the interest taken in It
by the people. We state thit the receipt of three
thousand letters per day i nothing uncommon.
Two-thirds Of these cpistles contain money tor
tickets. and the other third ak for circular, In
explanation Aud over, lrtt~t = acSno" edged
before the Office l. closed. for thc night. There
i no harder worked man in Louisville. than
Gov. Bramlcttc.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
City and County.
Ellsworth.
-o.:g.azs Services Il his City ea:h Sunday.

CONGREGATIONAL. school Al 1890
A. VI. Preaching Al 10 and ) T. NJ
BAPTIST. T.-Preaching Al 10: - 4. VI. and 7-P
VI. sabbath school Immediately follow IN the
forenoon service.
lNITARIAN.->ahbafh School at 10 % A NJ
Preaching at > Is and J p. NJ.
CATHoIIC.-Preachingt twice month al 10!
O'clock A. VI. sabbath school at z. NJ.
-DpS-llys begin saturday.
oar markets now abound in n~w
-~ta5e>. raised in this vicinity.
y Wiggin Il Co.. have j1,t completed
"a considerable length of wharves on the
wesi side Of the river. beloye~ahe bridge
The stages arrive daily loaded with
passengers and baggage enroute for Mt.
Desert
Mr.. L. \. Emery of Ellsworth. wa>
elected a member OF the Board OF over
-"crS Of Bolsdoiu College. at the late Com
mcucemeut.
The farmers were favored with fine
having weather last week. and large
amsuut OF hay was stored in prime con-
diiiou.
A son Of Mr.. Isaiah B,aisdeu uue
years old, while playing near the river
Friday afternoon. fell into the water and
had narrow escape from being drowned.
1t is said that the prevailing horse
di-temper has visited some OF our Els
worth horses. but in milder form than
The disease of TWO years ago.
Strawberry pickers are doing lucra-
tive business this season. They sell their
irut fer thiry-hve and forty cents quart,
aud find a ready sale for them.
DIR. Abby NJ. Fulton returned from
Europe last Tuesday, and will resume
practice in this city next week. Mrs,
Fulton receives social calls at her resi-
dcuce on Tuesdays.
The old Pump & Block building a. the
west end of the bridge is undergoing re-
pairs. 4 new story is to be added and it
VIII be used for stores and dwellings.
LIQUOR SEIZEp.-Last Thursday night
The officers seized large quantity OF
liquor from the schooner Panama. The
value of the amount taken IS estimated AT
about four hundred dollars.
ExCURsIoS.-rhe Ellsworth Cornei
Band will go on an excursion to Bar Har-
Dor. Monday, July 27th, in a vessel towed
by the Little Round Top, starting at \
NJ. and returning at F. NJ Those wish
in. 10 visit Bar Harbor in pleasant sea
son of the year. VIII find This opportunity
one to be improved. See Posters.
1t is related that few days since a
bessar called at a residents house and
asked for something to eat. and upon hav-
iug plate of cake placed before him, lefi
the house in disgust. AT this season OF
lanb and green peas such mea.re fare
should not be offered to such fastidous
palates.
MARROW EsCAPE.-Thursday afternoon
while Mr.. j. Cot, OF Colts Island. was
crossing from Tinker's Island to Goose
Cove with boat load of fish for Els
worth. his boat was struck by a squall.
aud although his sails were down. he was
eapsized. The boat being heavily ballast
ed, sunk, leaving him in the water. He
succeeded in grasping an oar and kept
himself afioat until fishing smack rescued
him. an hour and half later He loses
hs boat and fish.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

Michael Leathy. who graduated from
the Pittsfield High School, last week, at
the age of twenty-one, is remarkable
young man. When child. while PLAYING
on the railroad track, he was run over by
a train, aIfd 1t was necessary to amputate
both arms so close to the shoulder that no
perceptible stumps are left. Nevertheless.
he has persevered in his studies. has not
been absent or tardy once in his four years
course at the High School, and has become
a proficient in the branches there taught.
turning the leaves of his book with his
tongue. He has also acquired a very legi-
bic and even handsome style of penman-
ship, which he executes with his mouth.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
DIE ID.

Obituary notices. beyond the Date, Name and
Age must be paid for.
Sulliyan-13th inst, Miss Rachel White,
aged 70 years.
Orland-l3th inst, Martha b.. wife of James
c Sawyer. aged 40 years and 6 months.
West Brooksville-llth inst, Eliza, only
child Of Capt Newton Lord, aged yr. I mo-
Trenton-9th inst, Edwin s., only child of
Heman c., and Eliza j. Douglass, aged years
and $ months.
Our darling has passed to his rest leaving,
oh such a void in our home circle
Bartletts Island-23d ult., Vesta A. Fogg,
aged ii months, and IL days.
Our little darling's robed in white,
Her lovely eyes are closed from sight,
Her small white hands lay on her breast
Beauty and innocence at rest.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
2tE,3i2i
iiapcocL touHiv saving. Bank

The members Of the Hancock County
savings Bank are hereby notified to meet
Al the Bank in Ellsworth. on saturday the
2jth OF July inst. at o'clock Z. NJ. tor
The purpose Of filling the vacancy in the
board OF Trustees caused by the death Of
the late John West. aud the transaction
OF such other business a may legally come
before them CHAs. {. BUREILL.
JuIy 2l>t. ISL Clerk.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
Great Destruction of Crops by Grass
hoppers.
FoRT GARRY, MANIronA. july 2l

FORT GARRY, MANITOBA. July II.
Gra>Shoppers have made their appearance
ia myriads in this province and have des-
troyed the entire crops in new Palestine
and the White Wind settlements from their
western limits. At last accounts they were
drifting in the direction of Lake Manitoba.
IIey have got tfteen miles this side Of
Pemoiua, aud are entering the PROVINCE
from sil directions. Their advent has al
ready created great depression. and unless
tine Dominion Government come to the
at OF the settlers, great dc>titutinn viii
result. Lieut.. Governor Morn, has tele-
aphcd 10 the Dominion Government To-
procure provisions and distribute them
a.nu- tue Dawson route.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
sullivan.

The school taught by Miss Adams Of
Ellsworth. closed Friday, after a very
profitable term. One good feature was
the frequent visits of parents to the school
which cannot be too much commended
On Saturday the scholar, and their friend,
held a very enjoyable picnic in the grove.
Miss Adams has been engaged TO teach
the fall and Writer terms. the fall term
commencing the 10th of August.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

The National Camp-mee;ing Associa-
ton will hold their Goth National Camp
meeting at Old Orchard. commencing Au-
gust 18th, and closing August 2lst. They
have already forwarded their great taber-
nacle tent to be erected on the ground in
time for this meeting. This will uDdoubt-
ediy be the largest camp-meeting ever held
n the State.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
NJ \ II X l r ID.

Ellsworth-i;h inst, Mr.. Samuel X. Hollis
and Miss Addie Young.
18th inst, Mr.. Frank o. BOwden and Miss
u. Archer.
-lsth inst, Mr.. Daniel Woods and Miss
Clara Treworgy.
Sedg@ick-2ith ult., by Rev. c. p. Bartlett,
Mr.. A. b. Earl Of Milford, n. H., and Mis- 5
Julia T.. Emerson of Sedgwiek.
18th inst, by the same, Mr.. Edward c.
Cole and Miss Hattie ". Coombs. both Of $
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

This place was visited by. 4 severe tor
nAdo las Thursday afternoon II lasted
but few minutes. but in that time ii
made clean sweep OF the fences. blew
down several chimneys, and uproo'cd
many large trees. Il WAS accompanied by
heavy thunder and rain.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
to>tiyenes- the source OF Disease

Ii causes Piles. Hed ddche. Dizziness. BIZ
tph'HeSs. Sour Rising. Oppression II Font.
np'r >pirHN, Worms, Indigestion. etr. DIR
HARRISON : PERIsTALTIc LOzENGEs warrAn-
ted 10 cure all these and every torn OF Dy>-
pepsia. aud the only cure for Piles. either
bleeding or blind ~ all outward applications
are only time and money wasted. Trial box.
30 cis. Large box, % eis., mailed free ior this
last price.
DIR. HARRlsON's ICELAND BALsAM.
splended cure for COUGHS, HoARsENEss. and,
all THROAT and LUNG complaints. For sale by
+. ;. HARRISON s. CO., Propretors, No.
fremont Temple, Boston, and by all Druggists.
AVE-.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
Deaths.

AUGUSTA. Me, July 2l.
Col. A. b. Farwell. formerly prominent
politician IN this State died at his residence
in this city at half past twelve to-day.
PORTLAND. Ne. Jaly 81.
hnsel Tucker the veteran conductor of
the Boston and Maine. Il. X. died at the
Falmouth Hotel, this morning.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

The Wing says: We understand that
the Managers OF the Home for Aged Wo-
men are negotiating for the purchase of
the fine residence of Major Chas. Z. Dole,
on Thomas hill. The location is superb
and the grounds extensive, and the build
ings with slight alterations would be well
adapted for the purposes Of the institu-
ton.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
MARINE LIST.
July %. 1874.

Ellsworth Pert.
CLEARED.
July I6
Sch NJ Kennedy, Pomroy, Boston.
Sch Bonny Ives. Whitaker, Boston
ARRIVED.
Sch A W Ellis. Furgersou. Bostok
Sch Forester Hopkins. Boston.
sch Panama, Mazrali, Boston.
Sch Grace. Alley, Boston.
sch Leonora, Bonsey, Boston
Sch Ella, Hodgkins, Bostoa
Sch Charles Upton. Belstty, Boston
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

THE sUBSCR IBERs hereby gives public notice
/ to all concerned that they have been duly ap.
pointed and have taken upon themselves, the trust
OF Administrators of tie Estate Of
JOHN WEST, late Of Franklin,
in the County Of Hancock, deceased, by giving
bond the law directs; they therefore
request all persons who are indebted to the said
deceased's estate, to make immediate payment.
aud those who have any demands thereon, TO
exhibit The same for settlement.
kELIZABETH WEST,
JOSEPH Il. WEST.
July Sth, 1s7i. 3w29"
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

sin i often the result Of physical ill-health
and feeble >tomachs. Daring one-lhird oi our
time the process Of digestion continues. TO
be dyspcp,c i TO De miserable; dyspepsia j.
the foundation Of fever, and all the disease,
OF the blood. liver, skin aud kidneys. Dy-peI-
la yields TO the virtue, OF the vegetable ingre-
dienis in that great puriiyer OF the blood and
restorer Of health, Dg. WALKERS VINEGAR
B!rIFRS. iaa>
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

At Court of Probate holden at Ellsworth, with.
IN and for the County OF Hancock, on the End
Wednesday OF July, A. D., ls74.
HANNAH JORDAN, Administratrix with will
IL annexed OF the Estate of Elliot Jordan 2nd i,
late OF Waltham, in said County, deceased having
presented her first and final ac count OF Admins
iraton upon said estate for Probate:
ORDERED THAT said Administratrix give notice
TO all persons interested by causing copy of this
Order to be published three weeks saccessiveIy
in the Ellsworth American, printed at Ellsworth
that they may appear at . Probate Court to be
held at Ellsworth, the first Wednesday of
Aug next, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon and
shew cause if any they have why the same should
not be allowed.
3wZSs PARKER TUCK Judge.
A true copy-Attest: GEO. A. DYER, Register.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

Happiness i the absence Of pain, says Jean
Paul Richter. and 20 OOD grateful patients bIe>,
iailible cure Of PILES ever discovered. l. /.
purely scientific combining thc best method
OF the French English and American surgeons.
act NJ a. an in>ti ument, poultic~ aud med cine,
aud not only AhOrGins Instant relief Lom * =
cruiiaiing pain. but performing an absolute
and permanent cure. All Doctors approve H.
Price sl.OO. sod 10y Druggists everywhere.
Depot, u Walker str. New York
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

The tonnage OF the District of French
mans Bay, June Both. l>74. as shown by
the report of Collector Hopkins to the Bu-
reau of Statistics. is a. follow>:-
Sailing vessels IS-iounage afrAa1 O3
steam vessels L 33.lN
Total No. Of vessels. .3l1-tonnage, 2U93i. u
The following balances were outstanding
on the Abstracts returned Ia the Register
of the Treasury. for the Quarter ending
June 30.h 1874:
Temporary Registers (Saiu Vessels.
Tonnage. 1l0.69
Permanent Enrollments (saiD Vessels. pa
Tonnage. l62l9.7s
Permanent Enrollments (steamer>)
Tonnage. Sa.lS
Temporary Enrollments (saiD Vessels,i
Tonnage. 3e2. 90
License, under 20 tons lsaiD Coastiug Trad. Is
Tonnage. 2i>.l6
Licenses under 20 tons (saill Fisheries. -
Tonnage, EMS
Enrolled Vessel, licensed for Coa.t'g Trsde ss7
Ionnase, liti6. 80
Enrolled Vessels. licensed for Fisheries. -
Tonnage. ts,> l.
J.,.C.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
IW-I' FARktR TICk, JlIIgc.
Attest: ntO. \. DlER KrEr.
\ true copy-Attc-t: GEo. \. pNEH Krgr
TormE mo>. Judge of Probate Tor the County

OF Hancock.
The undersigned Widow OF the late William 4.
huuWl"s late OF SuTry, Ia said tonnty. dcceA erd.
respectfully represents. that said deceased died
rlzci And possessed u Real Estate, in which
hc d, lawfully entitled to bower, that no part
thereof ha- been assis ned to hcr by the heirs or
nAnts, or by process ot law. and that she Is de-
sirous to possess and ocrupy her Dover in sew
crality. She therefore pray- your Homo that her
Dover IA said c>tatc may uc assigned and set out
T. her, ami that Commissioners may be appointed
for thAt purpose pursuant - las.
SAMUEL WATSON. Admir-.
T,tUt.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

The buoy on Drcuken Ledge " hy y half y
about - of . mile from Fiddler's Ledge. : " Of
trnhtrce Point entrance 10 Fox Island Thor
oughiarr. /. como.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

STATE or MAINE.
HANCOCK s-.-Court Of Probate, July Term
4

IT NM n eF.-NWNTI OI TiUUlLt, JUTy IrrTu,
4. -. ls1I
Upon the foregoing Petition, ORDERED -
That said widow give public notice To all persons
interested. ty causing copy of the petition. ami
ihls order "a. icon, - b. Published three weeks
-uccc-sIyrly IN the Ellsworth American, a new >
paper published IN Ellsworth, in said County.
that they may appear al court Of Probate Tor
-Aii county, u be held at Ellsworth On the {
" cInesily u Aus. next, At ten oi :hc clock in
the forenoon, l. -hcw cad-c, II any they have why
the PRAYER Uf said petitioner shouII not be
slanlui.
rARKER TICK. Judge.
AItcst.-GEo. \. DYER. Es.r. 3s.y'
\ true copy-Ntic-t --t,EO. 4. DYER. Register.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
Send it Well Washed.

and there will be pains spared to give the best
of satisfaction.
Remember have had my Mill put in the best of
order for work. and that use the Rest Of Oh,
as purchase at the Mandatory.
SPECIAL NoTICE.-An Wool received before
the first OF August, will be oiled and carded for
cents per pound.
~ n. B.-The drouth does not prevent car.
ding at this mill.
N-H. B. Mason, Agent.
MAIN S1eEEI, - = ELLSWORTH, MAINE.
2lu b. r. JOY.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23

The Way Ito minister 10 a mind diseased
j, 9, take Perisia syrup, protected solution
of the pr-f.Tiae II iTsH. which Elys- siren. IN
and Nlgpr 60 the whole system. Restores the IL
se>iiNc ors4n> to perirc; health. thereby Tr,tor-
ing the mind 20 it. natural yigor.
Ellsworth American., 1874-07-23
Buck-port, July lst, ,s'!.
r,Jl. nE MAINE

UA~cuCk. ss.-Court Of Probate, Bluehill.
Juty Term. A. -. l-1i
Jpun the foregoing Petition, ORDERED That
sali Widow gIyc public notice 10 all persons IN
tcrested by cgusng copy OF this order 70 be
published three weeks successfully IN The Els
worth American, newspaper published in Ills
worth, in said County, that they may appear at a
Court ct Probate for said County, 10 be held at
Ellsworth, on the 1st Wednesday of August
next at ten O'Clock IN the forenoon ami shew
cause, II any they have, why the same should
not be granted.
3W.sss PARKER TUCK, Judge.
ktir-t. Geo. 4. Over. ke2istcr.