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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
SIR PEDVERS BULLER'S PROMOTION.

London May 1.-THE Devon and Exeter Gazette
announces that Adjutant-General Sir Redvers Bui-
Ter will succeed the Duke of Connaught IN COM
mand at Aldershot Camp that Quartermaster-Gen-
oral Sir EVELYN Wood will, succeed Sir Redvers
Buller rs Adiutant General. and that the Duke OF
Connaught will become Quartermaster- General OF
the British army. go . ~, ,.,
These appointments likely TO revive the criti-
cisu which ragged at the time Generai Lord req tS
erick Roberts was passed over in favor or the
Duke of Connaught for the Aldershot command as
Butler belongs 10 the Woseey set Sir Redvers
Butler and Lord Wolseley were almost at SWORDS
points a year ago questions OF military poncy
Ia India as we'll of promotion In the service.
both are strong wiled men, and Butler mas the
reputation of being the most obstinate man IN tne
army. 1t thought at that time ne would re-
sign his place, bat he yielded 10 the persuasions
OF the Prince Of Wales, and has ever since pesl
an ouspoken advocate Of all the plans proposed py
the Comma nder in Chief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
WILLIAM A. STEPHENS.

william A. Stephens. whose death on Saturday
evening at the Hudson Street Hospital. where ne
was taken after being found unconscious In MS
office at No 90 Nassau-st.. was reported in yes
terday's Tribune, well-known New ork
business man. He was the son OF John /. Stephens
Of this city, where he born sixty-siX years ago
At the age OF twenty-one he started his business
career In the employ Of James Moir agent for the
drygoods house of Stavert, Zigomala & Co After
ward he became a partner in the drygoods commis-
sion firm of Hunt. Tillinghast Il Co subsequently
he was associated with the banking house OF George
Opdyke 4 Co. and then became partner in Allen
Stephens & Co s. also banking mouse; 1Pol, i tie
Ferry and Steam Transportation Company, whlch
owns the line from South Ferry 10 Thirty -nintn-st
and one OF the directors which places he retained
until his death. About eighteen years ago ne mar,
children He was a member Of the Manhattan
as himself as result OF a stroke Of apoplexy The
funeral will he private.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
M Tons of Roses
OU Years Success.
Colgate's
Soaps and Perfumes.

-.,,, ~. man had been arrested. Magistrate Mott
yen,ied There's misunderstanding ABOUT eweas
section and every line of the law No''''
H,er Some discussion the Judge had h Sa se
san Then the lawyer said that the grocer mao
right 70 sell his dd not sell them The $500
license for storekeepers. he thought PRIV
that ~ so,a tho lawyer. s<
,"Ws" said Magistrate Mott IF you can anv hos
anything of 1t you can 40 NOR o ike out of it,
guess ri let those wise men downtown the Grand
Bey was then held in Se" ban LOT '"0
Magistrate Deuel. in the Harlem poIe on T T,Hs
held eight saloonkeepers for * smbdvison H. of
Chapter s2 the Laws of 1857 when rooms in
sale Of drinks in booths stalls or private ''''0
There were FIVE persons arraignea De1 and
sraa Wh having newly amended Sar
law. The defendants were Sohh bonneIly' saloon
tender tender n NS Thrd.ave Rudolph Blansk saloon
Keeper No los Third Gfpfs1 and
chSTes KRehsers @ Eevsn s,S
ave Puccarelli was ARRESTED station, for having
boxes and stalls in the saloon TINS Is IN aw
Of subdyisOn Sec MS made Gi agas Donney
Blanck and McGovern 10y We're an tho Wins and
BY Thomas Fenne counsel iGT h Ss, mne a He
secured their discharge on the representaton that
the saoonkeeperS Tnsdsv nes to- the
stalls and boxes complained Of In each case a ex
cepting Donneys the boxes mo- 80 aryaSpad IN
noyrt In Donnelly's case. however. Magistrate
Cornell made appointment to meet DETECTIVE Give
nellv's saloon tomorrow afternoon TO make per-
sonal examination of the premises kohberg was
charged with having failed 10 post his liquor tax
Certificate in the window of his saloon. He said
that the certificate was being obtained for him by
the brewer who had told him 10 go ahead and DO
business as he would have the certificate within
few days He was held in 81 900 bail for trial by
Magistrate Cornell who. in disposins OF the case
said: ,, 49,,
THE brewers got you into trouble, and now they
will have to take care of you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
DEVELOPMENT IN MEXICO.

Mexico City, May "A company has been incor-
norated here with 81 900 900 capital the larger part
of the shares being taken by Pearson Son. Eng
lish contractors having in hand the drainage OF
the valley Of Mexico and the port works at Vera
Cruz with a few Mexican shareholders. The new
company will be known as the Mexican Land
fect OF the company is to build railway from
some suitable point on the National IehudnIepec
Railroad 10 a desirable point in the state OF vera
Cruz The Government gives a subsidy OF over
eight thousa of public lands per kiiometre
~ railway constructed. On some four hundred
thousand acres OF land thus acquired the company
viii settle European and other colonists. Among
other plans OF the company is one TO acquire rail-
ways In the southern part of Vera Cruz. and also
he building Of new lines. Part Of the main rail-
vray line has already been located and construc-
,ion will been within two months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
1t seems to you that that tickling,

1t seems to you that that tickling,
hacking cough is all in the throat.
But your doctor will tell you that
this sensation is often deceiving.
The cough is often the signal Of
deeper trouble in the bronchial tubes
or in the lung tissue itself. These
inhamed membranes can only be
healed by treating the system. For
all lung troubles, especially in the
earlier stages, no remedy equals
SCOTS Emulsion OF Cod liver Oil.
Its special power is in healing the
inhamed tissues Of the lungs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
DISABLED STEAMER TOWED INTO PORT.

I,ewes Del Nav 2-The German steamship
Johanna of Flensburg, with 1,5oD tons of sugar
from Rosario for the Delaware Breakwater for
orders arrived tonight in tow of the Austrian
steamship Pandora from Santos. via Barbados for
New-York. On April q the Johanna broke her tail
shaft and lost her propeller. She lay for six days
without sighting vessel. While trying TO mako
port under sail she lost all her sails in northeast
gale Then she lay entirely helpless until the 2'th.
when the Pandora hove in sight and took her in
tow. This was in latitude 1924 ~. longitude Il W.
The steamers experienced rough weather while
towing the hawser breaking three times COMPEL
ing the Pandora to lay by and wait faYorambe OPP
nortunities 10 get il fast again. She finally sue
ccee3ed in towing the disabled ship $50 miles 10
The Breakwater, supplying her with provisions on
the voyage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
EX-AIDERMAN JAMES A. COWIE.

Fx-Alderman James A. Cowie, who had been for
the last thirty years one Of the best-known
citizens and politicians OF the Ninth Ward. is dead.
He was one of the original Republicans of the West
Side and on the breaking out OF the war Joined
the Union Army. serving faithfully In the field In
New-York regiment. After returning 10 civil
life he became leader of the faction OF the old lXh
Assembly District, which opposed TO Frederick
s. Gibbs and the rivalry between the two led 10
many bitter contests, both at Republican primaries
and at the polls The fight continued until the re-
apportionment of 1892 placed Mr. Cowie In another
eral times elected Alderman by handsome plural
tiles He lived at No. 40 Ninth-ave. For many
years he conducted fish market at No. H2 Ninth
ave.
Mr.. Cowies funeral, which will be attended BY
the Grand Army post TO which he belonged, Will
be held at St. Peters Protestant Episcopal Church.
In West Twentieth-st., near Ninth-ave Tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
ROBERT SEWELL.

Robert Sewell. well-known New-York lawyer and
counsel for the Mutual Life Insurance Company
died at his home No. 6S West Forty-fifth-st.. on
Saturday Mr.. Sewell was born at Castelar, County
Mayo Ireland. in 1881. He came TO this country
when eighteen years old. and for the last thirty
seven years had been practising lawyer in this
city. Besides being legal adviser. he also a d.
rector OF the Mutual Life insurance Company and
had offices at No S2 Nassau-st He had lived in this
city ever since his arrival In America In 1860 he
married Miss Van Worst. daughter Of Cornelius Van
Worst who with two sons. survive him. Mr.. Sewell
had been i'll about three weeks. The time OF the
funeral had not been decided yesterday. Mr. Seweli
was we'll known and popular In business circles and
was member OF the Union League. Century. New
He had a country place at Tarrytown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
STILL WORKING on THE TARIFF BILL.

Washington May 1.-THE Tariff bill as amended
will not he given to the Finance Committee to-Dlor
row. The meeting of the committee as originally
intended will not be held. The given for this
Is the absence of Senator Plat. OF Connecticut a
member Of the SIb Committee Tariff. Some
questions have arisen In the last few days
ing which II is considered necessary 10 consult the
Connecticut Senator. and he found il impossible 10
reach the city until tomorrow afternoon too late
for the meeting. a meeting will probably be held
on Tuesday The Republican members will in the
mean time continue their efforts TO have the Demo-
Gratis fix a time for reporting the bill The latter,
however. persist In declaring that they will enter
into agreement on this point until they see the
bill and have opportunity 10 examine IT, The Re-
publican subcommittee spent the entire day work.
Ing bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
eEyEALING CORRUPTION IN KENTUCKY.

Frankfort KY. May 2-The Senate special COM
,r,t,ee which began an investigation OF the local
nenitentiary several weeks ago will resume opera
lions with a vim tomorrow a Dig sensation in
,arg number OF as yet unknown persons was
snrune at the prison to-day. This time 1t is
rnoney matter and not scandal affecting the name
ariaon officials IL has been discovered by State
o. who have been paying pententary ac-'
the prison sh cSarsed m ba feet Gdzs Q;
nn are involved and the matter will be far
rseching though only few underlings are charged
VII" mhs eeisla i've Committee is preparing to go to
the bottom OF this particular matter. and 1t Is
snnS tbs extra Legislative session longer than Was
SIneeted when the senatorial race came to an end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
L. OELBERMANN.

E Oebermann. OF this city, died in Cologne Ger
many suddenly on Saturday. Although ne had been
III for some years with lung trouble, he was appar-
entity fully restored health. and made several Wis
It's to the United States In the last few years. He
was sxty-three years old. Mr. Oelbermann
born in Germany and came 10 this country when
about eighteen years old. He entered the drysoods
firm OF which he became the senior partner in 1859
The firms name changed several times since its es
tablishment In ls49. but contained the name OF the
dead man since 1851. II is known as Oeber
mann, Dommerch & Co. Mr.. Oelbermsnn was also
associated with a number Of other institutions in
this city notably the Germa n American Insurance
Company. OF which he was the president since soon
after its foundation in 1872. He had lived abroad
since 1850. but came to this city from time 10 time
to look after his various interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
EX-JUDGE ORMOND HAMMOND

Baltimore May 2.-Judge Ormond Hammond As
slstant Treasurer OF the United States at Baltt-
more died to-day at the residence of his son. Or
mond Hammond. jr.. No. Sl9 West Hotfman-st The
Judges illness began about six weeks ago with
slight sore OF his feet The sore refused 10
yield TO medical treatment and grew worse untn
blood poisoning ensued causing death.
Judge Hammond was born In Frederick COUNT
Maryland, on November 3. 1875. On his twenty-sec.
ond birthday he was married to "a daughter OF the
late Rev Luther j. Cox, OF Baltimore He was
member OF the Constitutional Convention OF E67
and several times represented his county In the
House OF Delegates and the STATE Senate. and was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
HIGH WATER AT ST. LOUIS.

St Louis. May 2.-The continued high water has
excited a great amount of interest. as was evinced
by the enormous crowds that focked 10 the river
front to-day. The river continues rise 1t marked
800 feet in the morning and 1895 feet at O'Clock
this afternoon At number OF places along the
levee the railroad tracks under water The
Terminal Association. whose tracks partly under
water feels uneasiness over the situation One
the officials stated that II would take five more
feet of before all their river tracks would be
submerged and that they had engines which would
work In three feet OF water. and Therefore II would
take rise Of eight feet beyond the present stage
before the company would be Inconvenience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
STOLE $4,000 AND FLED.

Cincinnati May 2.-"Tho EnQuirer's' dispatch
,ror, huntington Ind, says: THE alleged defalca-
rons of Thomas L. Lucas and his son. Fred L.
Imcas. have grown until they have reached $4,000.
- ,eu, victims are being heard OF every hour
nnsn v,ere members of the real estate and loan firm
Of T. L. Lucas Son. and both ia lief, the city
- noo az rroperty worth 5000 50 900
cured on lots in fictitious additions Fred Lucas It
lions farm In Wabash County. This loan was OBJ
,atnsd from indianapolis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
TURNER'S CONDEMN THE RAINES LAW.
NO BEER AT THEIR SUNDAY CARNIVALs. SO

WHAT'S THE USE OF HOLDING CARNIvALS?
Rochester May AT the annual meeting of the
Western New-york Turn Verein. held in this city
to-day II was decided to hold the August carnival in
Buffalo the exact date TO be set by the Buffalo YER
Elm. The carnival has always been held on sunday;
and as the Raines law will be a bar 10 the SAFE OF
beer this year. of the cities presented an nV-
saton for Il. Buffalo was finally persuaded 70 take
a. Resolutions strongly condemhing the Raines Jaw
and calling on turner's throughout the state 10 TAKE
united action 10 secure its repeal were adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03

Sir William Robinson born in 1885. and was
educated at the Royal Naval School. New-Cross'
London. From 1855 to 1890 he private secretary
TO his brother Sir Hercules Robinson; In 1907 ne
was appointed President Of Montserrat, In lSo9
Governor of the Falkland Islands. in 1870 Governor
OF Prince Edward Island, and in 1874 Governor or
Western Australia. This last Office ne held again am
In 1880 and the third time in 1890 He finally re-
tired In 1895. He for time Acting Governor
OF Victoria. and in 1878 was sent by the Britisn
Government on a special mission to Bangkok. On
colonial subjects he prolific writer lie was
an accomplished musician. and composed the opera
THE Nut Brown Maid" which was performed WIN
success In Australia under the title. "Predatoros
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
ENFORCEMENT IN WESTMINSTER.

The observance of the liquor law In its AMENDED
form was strict in Westchester County. The MOTEL
Loe,ers in Mount Vernon and Yonkers acted strict
Nv under the law and arrests were made. The
police had no complaints up TO last night, and no
arrests had been made for violation OF tne law.
ThrouCho,,t the towns in the county the reports
were thai the law was being followed with exact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
THE WOMEN'S DAY AT NASHVILLE.

Nashville, Tenn. May AIT the exposition
grounds the chief incidents tomorrow will be the
closing public exercises OF the Essenic knights and
the formal opening OF the Womans Building and
all OF its beautiful departments at II o'clock. Mrs.
" J.. Kirkman. president OF the Womans Board.
will deliver the address OF welcome. Mrs. C. n.
Grosvenor vice-president for West Tennessee, and
Mrs Mary Il. Temple. vce-president for East Ten
nessee, also will speak The leading musician In
to-morrow's exercises at the Woman's Building
will be Corrine Moore Lawson. OF New-York This
building will be Of the most attractive at the
expositiOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
THE VALIANT SURIIFORS.

FURTHER AMPUTATIONs BY SURGEONS AT ST
JoHN's-THE DOG STORY DIsCREDITED
ST. Johns " F.. May 2.--Last night the surgeons
performed aInputatlons upon the Valiant SURVIVORS
Two. who lost their hands and lower parts Of their
legs are not expected 10 recover. The other TWO:
Who underwent similar operations. are somewhat
better off The remaining four are still weak. None
OF the eight can be said 10 be out of danger -,
The story told by the party rescued last tlat doe
food was All they had 70 eat. IS discredted here by
many. I, Is feared and believed a that they aiso
were compelled TO resort TO human flesh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
FLAMES EXTINGUISHED BY RAIN.

Nanticoke Penn. May "A disastrous fire &C.
CURED in Glen Lyon, mining town five miles
from Nanticoke, to-day. 1t originated In kennedys
rIo,a, and that structure entirely consumed
tnoetSer with large dwelling house and bottling
works, all the property of P. s. Kennedy The fre
VIZ tho whole town would have been destroyed
The inmates Of the hotel narrowly escaped with
their lives. The damage Is over 5000 with hght
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
EX-GOVERNOR PORTER SERIOUSLY I'LL

indianapolis. May 2.-Ex- Governor Albert G. Por-
ter is fatally III at his residence In this city TWO
years ago he sustained severe fall, and since then
he has been confined TO his room almost constantly.
Governor Porter was Minister to Italy under Presi-
dent Harrison and AT the zenith of his career was
a big factor in Republican politics of Indiana. To-
night his physician does not think he can long sur
vive. He Is seventy-four years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
MAJOR CHARLES KING BUTTON.

Major Charles King Dutton died yesterday morn
Ing at St. Lukes Hospital after brief illness. He
was son OF the late James Dutton, of Utica and
for the last seven eight years had lived at the
St. Denis Hotel with his and daughter-in-law.
He spent a great part of his time travelling In the
South, where he had large business interests He
was fifty five years old. The funeral will be held
in the chapel of St. Lukes Hospital tomorrow
morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
THE ROMEYy COURT-M4RTIAL.

Atlanta. Ga May 2-Colonel Francis l.. Guen'
Their president of the Romeyn court-martial last
night received orders from the War Department
instructing the thirteen members OF the court 70
return to their respective posts upon concluding ths
Romeyn trial This Is construed 10 mean that
after consideration OF the charges filed agains!
Lieutenant o Brien they have not been consdere0
of a.nature to justify an investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
KNOCKED OTERBOARD AND DROWNED

Breakwater, Del. May Joseph Briend. twenty
two years old OF 81. Peters, Cape Breton. a fisher
board the schooner Lizzie Smith, was
knocked overheard three miles southeast Of Cape
Henlopen yesterday and drowned. The crew OF the
schooner was unable to recover the body,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
IRON MILLS on DONNIE TINE

Youngstown. Ohio. May 1.-The iron workers and
all other employees OF all the departments at the
mills of Andrews Brothers & Co received notices
Yesterday that on Monday. and hereafter, the en-
tire plant would be I'm operation on double time
This is the first time for a year that these
mills have beel In full operation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
MRS. ELIZABETH Y. BEERs

Hartford. Conn, May Mrs. Elizabeth V. Beers
mother Of Professor II. A. Beers, OF Yale University
died TO- night at the age OF seventy-seven She was
the daughter OF Laurent Clerc who was the first
instructor In the American Asylum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03

Chief Judge OF the Orphans Court OF Talbot County
twelve years He was appointed Assistant Treas.
urer Of the United States at Baltimore by Presdsns
Cleveland. and entered upon his duties in July lSS
He was very popular and always enjoyed me re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
MRS. MARY GIBBS MURPHY.

Mrs Mary Gibbs Murphy wife OF ex-Collector
Thomas Murphy. died yesterday after short Illness
The funeral will be held In 81. Patrck's Cathedral
AT a time TO be announced later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
THE KAISER WANTS BIGGER FLEET.
HE ISSUES AN ALARMlsT CIRCULAR TO THE
MAGISTRATES OF HIS CHIEF TOWNS.

Berlin. May "A grea, sensation has been caused
nv a circular issued al Emperor Williams nsti-
cation 10 the magistrates OF the principal towns
comparing the state Of the German fleet In 1886 with
its state now and declaring that unless new ships
are put on the stocks in larger num- German!
will be compelled. and perhaps suddenly, 10 recon-
etruct her cruiser notilla and to devote large
amounts for that purpose. The Imposition papers
criticse the circular severely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
MILLER VI. SPANGLER.

Cleveland May MILLER NJ. Spangler, one o, the
pioneers OF Cleveland. died to-day at the age o.
eighty-four He the head OF the house OF
NJ NJ Spangler & Co. maltsters. ana was tn<
owner OF much valuable real estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
OF several States the people OF Kansas ana CAN
fornia being vitality interested in It's productlon'
OBITUARY..
SIR WILLIAM C. F. ROBINSON.

London May 2-Sir William C. +. Robinson. G
c. NJ G. brother of Lord Rosmead (Sir Hercules
ROBINSON, and former Governor OF west AUS
tralia, is dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
RUDINO HEALING SPRINGS
Natural Lithia Water

Recommended by DR.. Pole, Of Hot Spring.
Bath County. Va, and eminent physicians u
New York City. Equal If not superior to Aay
other natural lithia waters.
Delicious Table Water.
SALESROOM, West FOrty-secOnd StraaA
Telephone 1888.
New York City.
Quarts Ha.f- Gallon and Five Gallon D>mijohna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
gnropean Aopertlsewents.

EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS VIII lied the le"dss
l. office Of The Tribune, IS, Fleet Street. t. ~
convenient place to leave their sdvertiss@es"
and subscriptions Tor The Tribsae.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03

While the increased importation in dutiable
goods by the above table. that of the non
dutia BILE goods is not indicated by the figures which
II contains The following table. however, gives
the importation of articles free of duty In March
and April during the last three years:
IMPORTATION OF NON DUTIABLE GOODS IN MARCH
AND APRIL. 1895 TO 1891 INCLUSIVE.
1925 . s66 6a3 O24 1897 ........... SIS, 900 ooo
1896 ..,,..,.. 30 6l2 O2G (April OF 1897 estmaed)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03

POLITICAL EXPERIMENT ON NOV ~,
1INEs-"How did you come to SEND suen ~,
~ congress-" said one constituent OF sou'"e," "
Congressman to another We'll was the 'es,s.
..o nod been sending so many wise men ana my
W., wy nj, ri turned out 10 be such fools, tnat We
thought this time would reverse b,r ,n a,u Wise
W an This dialogue actually occurred aho .ne
r Iroesmans name is-but that Is another s'o's