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Proposals for BftuminoUs Coal.
Navy DEPARTMENT.

Navy DEPARTMENT.
bureau Oh construction Feb a,a" 5 lsis
SEALED proposals endorsed Proposals for Coal will be
March next for S and delivering a, such ports
places the Gulf of Mexico the bureau may direct or
board any vessel in the Gulf OF Mexico that the com
ma nding naval officer may direct arrival such guam
thy quantities of the best bitumnou lump COAL suitable
,or steamers as may, from time time, during twelve
n,nths from the date of The contract be ordered by tn
bureau fifteen days notice being given for its
shiIment-lhe deliveries to be made thereafter as
practicable.
who viii be appointed by the bureau inspect and
before being shipped; and the vessels employed
IN transporting il SHALL in no case, exceed the daught OF
water specified by the bureau.
One lay day (Sundays excep'ed) be allowed for every
twenty burden for each vessel TO commences from
the day she is reported have arrived at her
place of destination.
The commanding naval officer OF the United States
squadron in the Gulf of Mexico to have the right OF dealn
ing vessels longer than be necessary to deliver the COAL
he should deem it expedient in which case demurage
will be paid by the United States at the agreed upon
The of demurrage asked per custom-house meas
vessel Tor each days d. enon the lay
days, must be stated in the respective offers
Persons who may be DESTROYS TO oHer requested not
go beyond the quantity they certainly deliver al the
times which may be specified IN the order US no extern
sion Of time will be granted and in all cases forfeit
will be rgidy exacted
Bonds with two approved suretes, will be required in
half the estimated of the contract and ten per
will be deducted from all bills. which will not be paid until
the shall be completed according to its terms the
remaining ninety per of all bills duly approved will
be paid within thirty days after their presentation to the
Every offer must be accom- panied by written guaranty
(signed by more responsible Persons) TO the effect
that he or they undertake that the bidder, bidders WILL
if his their bid be accepted, into obligation
within five days. with good and sufficient surees.
nh the coal proposed No proposal will be considered
unless accom- panied by such guaranty.
The bureau the right of rejecting offers submit
ted by persons who have failed after
offers had been accepted who after entering into
contracts failed fulfil them The offers must the
pits which the coal will be taken.
Co. To be published twice week, until the 18th Of
March, National Inteligencer aud National Demo
KRAFT Wasbngton Morning Post and Daily Times, Boston ;
Journal of Commerce. Globe, Evening Post and San, New
York Pennsylvania, Public Ledger and Keystone Phila
dephia Erie Observer, Erie, Pa. Morning Post, Pitts
burg; Enquirer Richmond, Va. Republican and Argus
and SUM- Batimore Beacon and Southern Argus Norfolk
Chronicle and Old Dominion Portsmouth, Va.
Feb l6-2awtl5th March
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r OOK QUITS. PARKER, having opened a fancy and
Ii perumery store, between Al and Stu Streets on Penn
syvana avenue. six doors east of Coemans Hotel Cup
siars) respectfully invites strangers and citizens TO exam
part of fine English and American hair, nail, and tooth
brushes shell and horn dressing combs very superior
t.eh (tne) wrought tuckcombs for the evening"; side
combs, evening FANS rich eticule purses pernmeres'
Nc., &c. Nc s .it., I.-.t, ,a......
for dresses y l,,i,., 80. - w Jv..,
the coming holidays ever opened IN Washngtqnp
Fancy and Psrfumery store, Pennsyvania
Doc loft avenue, between y ana ON 'ueoss
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NEW BOOKS.-Lifc OF the Chevalier Bayord, BY
~ w. G. Simms History of the Mexican War; its origin
and detailed account OF its victories, by Edward d. Mans
field Estes's Defence of Slavery, rs it exists in the United
States Ernest Cemencaau, British Philanthropy Illus
traed, tale of Guadeoupe in 1888 translated from the
French of Soue, by lady of Chareston Appeton's Lii
brary Manual catalogue raisonne of twelve thousand
the most important works in every department of know
edge; Agnes Sckands Lives of the Queens of England
eleventh volume; Life of Henry the Fourth. by G. r. r.
James; The Prose Writers of Germany. translated by
Hedge; Stevens's History of Georgia, volume Military
and Civil Life of General Hull, prepared from his
scripts together with the History of the Campaign of 1872
and the surrender of Detroit by his grandson, volume
The Conquest of California and New Mexico 1886 IS47
by ]. NJ Cuts; Our Army Monterey, by b. Thorpe
Ida Norman, or Trials and their Uses, by Mrs. Lincoln
Phelps. Just received by
February 10 F. TAYLOR.
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MANSION HOUSE,
No. 80 HrOUdsCav, .N1sC York.

nv j. BUNKER having rene we'd his lease OF this Well
w known establishment respectfully invites con,lnn
of the public patronage Situated in the vicinity oil
the business district and at convenient distance from the
various points OF entrance to and departure from the city
the Mansion House has also the advantage of peculiarly
heahul location, being exposed TO the sea Winds and In
the immediate neghborhood OF the Battery Such
tons and Improvements required by the OF time
and the demands of improved public taste, constant
effected by the proprietor whose aim is to render the
Mansion House pleasant and comfortable home his
guests.
MANSION House, Feb 10, 1913.
The Richmond Enquirer, Norfolk Beacon, Cincinnati
Gazette, Louisville Journal, St Louis Republican, Nash
vile Union, Mobile Register, and Savannah Georgian,
will please insert the above three timesrcnewed every
other day-and send the bill to the Mansion House
Feb II-eod3t
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INULLER,s HOTEL, Warrington, d. C.-Messrs.

IWLLEKS HOTEI, " "ShIhKtOh, d. C.--Wessfs. A.
l. " E. II. FULLER take pleasure in informing their
friends and the travelling public that they will open their
NEW HOTEL the Of inns yvaaia and l2th
street, before the LIST OF December. This house has
perntendence of the subscrbes therefore they hauer
themselves that all the requisites Of rsrate hotel will be
found their establishment. The furniture is al entirely
new and expense has been spared to obtain that which
is elegant and comfortable.
The situation of the house Is considered eligible
than their late stand the of Nth and Penn
yvana avenue Vacated by the subscribers last Nove-
Der } being the Capitol and thanive
walk the Presidents House and the public depart
ments.
To our old friends and guests we tender our sincere
thanks their patronage heretofore bestowed, and
them that they will find cordial welcome at their
house, and trouble will be spared render them
comfortable as ut their own tiresides.
To future friends and guests offer good house
and all the inducements aforesaid " and beg their pa
tronage.
Poers will be in attendance at the and STEAMBOATS,
on their arrival with the badge of Fullers Hotel
No charge for conveying baggage.
Nov 6-du "A. ". T.. H. FULLER
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COMMISSIONER bERSARD's OFFICE,
Perers rig, December n, 1917.
WALTER EVANS and others ,, ,,hr,.,..

| ~ Chdncef3.
| Joseph Coo KERu.LE and othersC
| DY decree the Circuit superior ourt of Law
ID and Chancery for the of Pe ershurg, Virginia.
,ered IN November term, 1917 the
gned as the commissioners OF the court di
rrclrd TO inquire and ascertain who the kindred of
Eliza anda Evans, deceased the part of her father,
Alexander Evans deceased Of Peter burg the time oI
her DEATH viz the Sth fOctobe 1913 and who the
representing snch kindred and as such entitled
portion the real which said Alexander Evans
died seised The kindred referred consist OF the brothers
and sisters said Alexander Evans. deceased and their
Ii is represented that the said Alexander
had four sisters oil the whole blood, viz Mary who
said have married Joseph Harper and removed to
the OF Tennessee, where i. SAID that she and her
band both died many years sad she let son.
George Harper but that he IS Leeved TO have been dead
many years. without issue and ne-tate Nancy. whose
children are known. g. Sally who is said have died
some thirty years ago in the State of Kentucky, ntesate
have been twice married first John Hummer and after
wards Samuel Walker Iii said that she died chdless
her last husband also dead The said Alexander
Evans had sisters and brother of the half blood, IN
respect whom no inquiry necessary The undersigned
desires any who may be able give informa
respecting Mary Evans who 3, married Harper or her
hu sband son. Sally Evans and Ellen Evans eitheo
her husbands, either of them, will communicate the
same 10 HIM Petersburg, Virginia. by the LIST day OF
April lSi9 and if any OF these parties be living he desires
thai tley other will communicate the fact 10 nm
y the same time, hat he may comply with the order OF
the Court H. W. bEhNAhD,
nsc 23-2,mt mill Commissioner
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Tyrle at Reduced Prices.

TYPE AND ALL OTHER PRINTING MATERIALS MANUFACTURED
CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREO-
TYPE FOUNDRY,
Corner Of Nassau and 4dnn streets, New York,
(AN be had at eighteen per cent. deduction from old
~ prices.-The undersigned respectfully inform the old
of the type and stereotype foundry, formerly known
as James Corners, and more recently Conner Cookies,
and the public in general that they prepared
orders for printing types, chases imposing
stones ink frames and every other article form
complete printing establishments, favorable terms
and ofa good quality, other establishment in the
United States
Borders, brass rule, and all other articles
tured at this establishment the reduced
New articles got up order being furnished with pat
The type this esab shmen u.s. both in the style
face and the material of which it is made, particularly
adapted for service in newspaper printing
All kinds of stereotype furnished
JAMES CONNER q SON
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IAGNIEICENT Plano

MAGNIFICENT PIANO.-The subscriber has received
lNl sale, of The splendid pianos offered
in this city 1t is from the celebrated manufacturer Ce
bauhr, OF Kongsberg, and is of his best full grand
pianos The is of rosewood, of The highest nish
richly carved and with solid rosewood carved legs. This
instrument combines throughout nealness wh the greatest
possible strength having Evards action, and several other
m Improvements contained in other
the country. The is exceedingly rich, and may be
elected by touches ght enough for the delicate lady
fingers Much might be said its superior quail
Ties but tine subscriber win leave the instrument sound
its praise, respectfully inviting and probe
Of call and try Siationers' Hall, door
Fuller's Hotel. WIN FISCHER.
Feb 7-3taw3w
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March, lS47 in possessions by actual occupancy of any
portion of the mineral lands embraced in this
under authority of lease permit the Secre-
airy War; for the purpose of mining thereon and all per-
who shall be ia possession, by actual occupancy Of
1877 forth in the OF LIST March, 1897 above
toned, authorized to enter and purchase the same
prescribed by that act and less at any time before
day fixed for the OF the sale those mineral
piance with terms. the Regster and Receiver
of Land Office SUBJECT appeal to the Secretary
the Treasury and an rcrss.ns emitted the right
empton any the ssiealturs lands embraced in this
proclamation required cs,abish the the
.cton Of the Register and Receiver and mako payment
therefor cv sssi~k is "ofes ana be-
fore the day xpponsed for the of the pub
lie sale the embracing the claimed,
such presumption claim will Be forfeited. N.
The csrncahs of the mineral agent Sault Se Marie
that persons holding under easss psmis these IN the
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NEW MUsIC.-Just received, the following music,
IN at the old established next door to Fuer's
HOTEL which will be sold fourth than half price.
VIM. FISCHER.
Fading Flowers. Music by E. Horn.
Jenny Limbs song OF Home.
Ills sweet night BY Massett
The dying girI's farewell BY Barrus
Sleep gentle Mary BY w j. Lemon.
PLANTATION Melodies. BY Wnnemorc
History of the World. By Clapp.
La Belle Savoyarde Polka. by Blessner
Camilla Waltz. BY Richardson.
Pictures of Life waltzes. BY Strauss
ELAN Waltz BY Bricher.
Cymbelne Waltz BY l. Strach.
La Caiora Waltz BY N H. Blown.
The Cricket Waltz BY Granger.
Every country has its charms, waltzes.
Excelsior Waltz. By ]. Munck.
The Weston Gallopade. By keber.
The Wood Castle Gaop. By A. Schad
Railroad Gaop BY Gung
Danzas Cubarias. BY F. Rocca.
Verds Quick Step By c L. White.
Reeds collection for the guitar.
The Battle of Buena Vista; descriptive fantasia for the
piano. Inscribed 10 Gen. q. Taylor, by O. Grobe copy
of this music ought TO be upon every plnno in the county
Feb S-3a2W
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The Museum Fashion, Fancy, and Curiosity.
TIME subscriber invites all those in want OF rich and beau
tul articles in his line, call al his old established
STORE where they will be find something to please
them, antiqunriuus in particular
His stock of watches OF the choicest kind those most
the mandatory of Joseph Johnson
Is Church street, Liverpool together with many others OF
like celebrity. -
The eweiry consists of London and Paris manufacture
as well home fashion and lancy All articles In his
line which very numerous, will he sold ut New YORK,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore prices ,
Dec - ROBEhI Mel WOhlH'
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pursuance Of the authority given by the first section
Office IN sue none pur OF Michigan, and to provide fo
the sale of mineral 'ands N NE State q Michigan. APP
The Ind States of A. uercu do hereby declare and max,
lnown that have dis day selected and desi.naed the
S.u, Tr "A arr ms th site OF the land for the
Superior district in M 'te OF Michigan by said
nc and that said office h be- and hereby is, ordered -
be established az thai place crr
Given updgr my hand thu cry OF Warrington, this
t,ntv-se venr day of Decembs = ammo 'onnI one thou
sand eight Hundred and iorty-sevs IL ,,,rs, ,, ,
iiy the Preridenti ' ~ ONn'
kicuARp M. You've, ~. - nm
Dec aO-iaWl2W
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Important New Work.

TINTED STATES FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT.
The Treasury Department and its various fiscal bu-
reaus their origin organization. and practical operations
ustrated being supplement TO the synopsis OF treasury
Instructions for the of laws, affect
mo the commercial and system of the United
States in fourteen chapters By Robert Mayo, MD one
volume quarto Price 81 80 ~ .a ... ~.
The above work. which has been for considerable time
in preparation at the Treasury Department has lust been
printed extra copies of which are for sale by
VIM. @. FORCE,
I.' Penn. avshne. of 10th Street.
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uNHE RETREAT.

rJ,HE RETREAT.-A boarding and day school for
l YOUNG ades under the supervision o. the BISHOP OF
Pennsviynnia on Schoolho Lane miles from Phil
dephia near crossing of,he PhadelPha ana Norris
town railroad Miss M. A. Spafard, principal Mrs. E.
Spafari assistant principal NJ Felix Droun late Profes-
sor in the University France teacher ofFrench and Latin
Mr. ]. A.. Getze teacher of music. - ne,
Letters for Retrcst be addressed tobox No Ss post
Office Philadelphia til Ilp - :, l'
Refer to the Right Rev. Behop Potter; Rev, d. H. Macu-
y No l North 18th DR. c. Trecbel custom honse
Robert Rason esq., No 4. south Front street, PIads
phia; and James q. kempton, esq, Mayayunk.
July I9-DawIy ...,1 ... Fl .. ~. Il.
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public attention Is invited, and par
tcuay referred the advertisements setting forth the new
dyspepc and dinner pills Also TO that OF Dr. Dyous APP
proved anti-bous pills; both Of which, may be seen,
guard to bc depended OF the
bToprieors on the label Of each box Of Plus.
Ali others which may be offered Tor SAFE py nnptncp.ed
son 70 surely base cointereits, and viii be rejected
as such Tho pills that were " tue hanas o. f h
az nave the written signature of the proprietor
The sole agency for The sale Of beckwin ~ hands Of
w Dyot sons of the Columbian College, No, 80 NJs
Second street, Philadelphia, who VIII eAec"'s SAY '
for the -. -. =, ,.lL. ,,,;.h IA IA An,
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, vino WI ~ ~
nished with the genuine pills, will bes upPnsou A. III
liberal terms, by applying a. above. -
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NTOTlCE.-The undersigned respectfully gives no.
IN tce, that having been associated in the practice
the law with the late Clement Cox, for some months be-
fore his decease, he will proceed with the unfinished bust
in his hands, and will have therein. it shall be
the assistance of experienced counsel The
undersigned further offers his professional services to the
public generaly and promises the most prompt attention
to whatever business he NAV be intr,stsd with
WALTER S. COX, Attorney at-Law.
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rT1HE Married Woman : Private Medical oounpsnIo

TIME Married Woman Private Medical Companion
i by DR.. A. Maurcean. professor of diseases OF
women 81 edition. lsno PIP 2oO; price ST. $4,000 copies
sold in three nonths.
The great demand for this most important work lot
which thousands sod) has compelled the issue OF
another edition 1t is intended especially Tor the married,
ii dscoses secrets which should be known TO
them particularly Here every female discover the
causes, symptoms, and the mcst eticen remedies and
modes of cure, in every complaint to which
her sex subject
1t is an i'm rant question the married why it is that
we behold many married females sickly debilitaed,
and prostracd the and whether they
ceptibe OF remedy. They will here find these important
matters. connected with discoveries in medical and physio-
logical science, which this question.
This work destined be in the hands of every wife
mother who has regard for her own health and well
fare as well as that of her husband.
The revelations contained in its pages have already
proved n blessing to fnu, sands.
To those yet unmarried, but contemplating marriage, or
perhaps hesitang the proprety OF mourning The re-
ponsblities attendant upon IT. the importance of being
the revelations contained in these pages, SO
intimately involving their future happiness, cannot he a
preciated.
Copies yiR be sent by mail fire. Of postage
On the receipt of one dollar the " Married Woman S
any part Of the United All letters address
ed (post patO to Dr. A. M. Mauriceau, Box 1924 New
YORK city Publishing Office No l2S Liberty street, New
York For sale No Ledger Buildings Sd street. be-
low Chestnut, Philadelphia.
Baltimore, WIN TAYLOR. 4and Jarvis Buildings
Sole agent for Washington, D. G., VIM ADAMS, doors
from Al street, Pennsylvania avenue
The trade supplied on the usual terms
Dec. l5-h3n
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rr,oUrrTE FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES short rules

0r,oUErTE FOR GENTLEMEN--Being short rules
r. ana reflections conduct in society, by the author OF
Canons Of Good Breedngi" one small volume, l,s re-
ceived for sale by itas tEys. n.r lh r. IAfLOn- d
Sun1rcrs., SaluAfions, Introducion-, Good kreedng
Fashion, Fashion contradsnsushed from Good b.sed
ms Dr,,ss Pre- sentatons VISITS, Appointments, Letters
Notes, tho Drawing Room, the Dining Room, Society,
Morning Calls Evening Visits, &c, &c.
p Jan
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UWR SALE OR RENT.

IWR SALE Or RENT--Two houses on 9th, between
II and M streets north Il large two-stoy new brick
with cellar and back buildings pump al excellent wate
in the yard. and large side lot attached; the other
frame two stories high with back building, contanins
eight rooms. For terms. apply to T. JONES.
MAY IQ-'f I'M
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occupancy of mine mines, Rave paid up tho per
centm OF required by the above mentioned will
be conclusive on that point.
Persons occupying under leases permits will not be-
enned elnquish their rights under that
and enter squaters and where any such leases or
may pire before The day of SALE the rights granted
holders thereof will be eardt reserying The lands
covered herby from entry under any other roht iii the
day of SALE when they will be offered public sale as min
era lands.
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HENRY JANNEY,

Eighth street near the Gsncrok Post Office.
III II subscriber having enlarged his premises, and
doubled his force, is determined to give greater
satisfaction than heretofo in the manufacture ohis
Beautiful Substantial, and Comfortable Boots.
would say those wishing to be speedily supplied with
the above and desirable article, that they would do
well have their recorded my books Those
who wish ready made work will find the best stock in the
Dsrc; my Shelves excepting the inmitabe patent
Congress Boots" together with every variety (o lades
gentlemen, and chidren) of Water proof and Corksoe
boots and shoes.
Motto-Small profits quick Sales and cash the
tor. riIrC1 rs 80 flt II. JANNEY. f
W. Oct. 4-eosatn flint Nat. Whig IL Marlboro GAIL
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DUFF GREEN AND BEN. f. GREEN,
.Alk0r,leua and [seM1asEktOrS.0t- Lar.

ONce on + street, tic 1reasnry Department,
VXTIL give prompt attention claims before any the
w departments OF the government, or before Congress,
and also in the OF the District and in the Su.
preme Court of the United States.
Address Green u Green, Washington city, postage paid
So Nov 1S--tf I...t. d..
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DoARDING.-MIss POLK, on Penn.

DOARDiNG.-MlSS POLK, on Pennsylvania avenue,
ID door from jackson Hail. has several pleasant
rooms unoccuped She would be pleased TO accommo
date of members. She furnish them
with board, thirteen bed rooms with spacious dining
and parlor. Charges reasonable and salts factory.
Jan. 10
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DOAHDiNG-Mrs. THOMSON, corner OF 9Th and II streets
ID has pleasant the second hoof-one from
ronmwhich she will be happy have occupied by per
manent boa riers Feb 3-3i*
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Notice to Claimants.

Notice 10 CIAlmMntn
TUCKER " ADDISON, General Agents, office 9th
street, (Coean's Buidngs four doors north of Penn.
syvana avenue. ..l
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves for the purpose OF prosecuting claims OF all kinds
before Congress, and the several departments OF the general
government.
All communications (pos paid) addressed to the above
shall receive prompt attention. Reference Is made the
following gentlemen:
Hon Geo Dallas. Vice President of the United States,
Hon John Mclean, Supreme Court Of the United States.
Hon. Robert J. Walker, Secretary of the Treasury.
Hou Jno. Y. Mason, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon r. M. r. Hunter, United States Senate.
Clement Coz, esq, Georgetown, ID. G.
Jno f. Add on attorney atlaw, will continue to give
personal attention business before the several courts OF
The District of Columbus and the adjoining counties OF
MARYLAND and Virginia. July bly,
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A UGUsTUS FISCHER Attorney and Counsellor a.,
"A Law. Austin, Travis county Texas will attend faith
fully and promptly 70 any business connected with bis
tession In this city, and tho adjoining counties He will
also attend any business in the land office, such pro-
curing patents, peeoting titles &C. Letters must be paid
to procure attention
Hon J, p. Henderson, San Augusn
Hon Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon Menucan Hunt, Galveston
j. d. Groesbeck, Houston.
Dohonde ~ Gr,esherk. New Orleans Jan. II