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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02
kerOsepe-HOW to Use.

4 CONTEMPORARY says that, "of every
hundred dollars lost by fire, not more
than 20 per cent can be said to have been
lost by accident-that is, by causes
against which ordinary care is not an
efficient defense; that 80 per cent. is oc-
casioned by incendiarism and design and
the remaining SO per cent. by sheer care
lessness."
For no small share of the latter we be-
lieve that the demon, kerosene, is re-
spon>ible. 1t 10 used in almost every
house where gas is not convenient or at
tainable, and usually with SO little care
that the wonder is, not that there are so
many accidents, but that there are so few.
People Keep itin jugs, bottles and ricketty
cans, in all sorts of dangerous places,
where an inadvertent tip may cause an
explosion. They kindle fires with it, fill
their lamps at night or over the stove, and
generally use it AS if il was as safe as
u.low. instead of being, as it really is,
only less dangerous than nitro gycerine
and gunpowder. Familiarity has bred
contempt for its dangerous qualities a
person OF ordinary discretion could not
ue induced to blow into the muzzle
O.. run to ascertain if it is loaded.
Certainly no timid woman could be
prevailed upon to do so, yet she will cheer
fully blow down the chimney of a kero-
>-ne lamp at the imminent risk Of her
own life and that of her family The
practice is not only Immediately danger
cu> 10 life but the fumes given off BY the
r-o-ruding wick fill the room and house
with gas of highly -deeterious quality.
W here keroscle is used these precau-
lions are indispensable: Use lamps with
ca.mneys-the taller the better. Always
keep supply on hand, in case of break
age, Fill and clean the lamps in the
morning, Keep the body of the lamp
nearly full of candle.wick Trim oft all
the charred portion of the wick On re-
GElng set the lamp where there is a draft.
orr o' The room, and turn down the wick
Ulu. the charred part, which is slightly
enlarged. fills the tube and so prevents
evaporation. Avoid always, if possible,
carrying lamps from one portion ri the
-ta-e TO another while lighted " So
ia, Your days be long in the land. -
AEg Nel0 Toyker.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02
Call for the Republican National Con.
NentiOn.

THE next Union Republican National Con-
yention for the nomination OF candidates for
President and Vice president Of the United
States will be held in the city Of Cincinnati
on Wednesday, the l4th day of June, 1876, at
twelve O'Clock m, and Will consist OF dele
gates from each State equal TO twice the
number OF its senators and Representatives
in Congress, and two delegates from each
organized Territory and the District OF CO.
lumbia.
In calling conventions for the election OF
delegates the committees of the several
States are recommended to invite all Repub-
lican electors, and all other voters, without
regard to past political differences or pre-
yious party affiliations, who are opposed to
rcyiying sectional issues and desire to pro-
mote friendly feeling and permanent har-
mouy throughout the country by maintain
ing and enforcing all the constitutional
rights of every citizen, including the full
and free exercise OF the right of suffrage,
without intimidation and without fraud;
VINO are in favor Of the continued prosecu-
ton and punishment Of all official dishon-
esty, and of an economical administration
of the Government by honest, faithful and
capable officers; who re in favor OF making
such reforms in the Government as expert
cnce NAV from time to time suggest; who
are opposed TO impairing the credit of the
nation by depreciating any OF its obligations,
and in favor of sustaining in every way the
national faith and financial honor, who hold
that the commonschool system Is the
nursery OF American liberty and should be
maintained absolutely free from sectarian
control, who believe that for the promotion
OF these ends the direction of the Govern
ment should continue to he confded to those
who adhere to the principles Of l176, who
support them as incorporated in the Consti-
tuition and laws and who are in favor Of re-
organizing and strengthening the fundamen-
tai principle Of national unity In this centen-
NAL anniversary OF the Republic.
+. ID. MORGAN,
Chairman Republican National Committee
WH. T.. CHANDLER, Secretary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02
Punch's Prophecies for 1876.

There will be great many births I'M
accompanied by any very large amount
of rejoicing.
There will be several deaths which will
not cause too extravaganza grief
\ great many people will marry in
haste and proceed to enjoy the delightful
sensation known as "repenting at leis-
ure
A few will marry at leisure and repent
in haste.
Being leap year more young people
than usual Of both sexes will be plunged
into that state of semi-idotic bliss con-
sidered inseparable to an engagement.
MANY Young ladies will be kissed under
the mistletoe and will say they don't like
il.
Many young (olD ladies will say they
don't like being kissed under, the mistle-
toe and won't be-
There will be several railway accidents.
Many ships will come into collision.
Some explosions domestic and other
wise) may be looked for.
Many children will receive the name Of
John.
Lots of young men will have difficulties
with their latchkeys at about two a. III.
Other young men will announce their
intention TO give up business and 60 on
the stage.
More young men will declare their de-
termination to live on their pens.
Various parents and guardians will
view the above proceedings with marked
displeasure.
Several casualties (such as broken
hearts, loss Of false teeth, separation from
chlgnons, etc. will occur on skating
Kinks.
Capt Hawk will take little Pigeon to
tirst-rate place for quiet game of bill
iards or ecarte.
Much money will be lost over the
Derby
There will be some changes of Govern
ment in France.
There will be several sensational trials,
h report the details of which the daily
press will exclude from their columns all
literary, artistic, scientific and dramatic
news.
Some wives will run away from their
husbands.
Some husbands will run away from their
wives
There will he numerous comic songs
produced.
No mirth will be caused by the above
4 lot Of people will write bad novels.
4 lot more people will be intensely
bored by reading the same.
The farmers will grumble at the har-
vest.
The butchers won't reduce the price of
meat.
Much tobacco will be consumed; also
cabbage leaves.
Many people will send contributions to
Punch which will be rejected.
Many people will therefore hate, abuse
and loathe Punch for the remainder of
their lives. -LOndon Punch.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02

Who are you talking to-" demanded
the stranger, as he stepped back little.
Strangers generally pay in advance, y
replied the clerk.
Well, sir, III be hanged, sir, if was
ever insulted before! Ask me for money
in advanced Why, sir, do you know tina,
, could buy this hotel and Still have mill.
ions Left"
II have my orders"
Am l to be treated like dead beat ~
continued the stranger when man
comes to Detroit to lend 5000, 900 on a
mortgage, do your people look upon him
as skulk and theft"
!" My orders are positive" quietly re-
piled the clerk
81 want TO see the owner of this hotel,
and | want to take him to the Board OF
Trade, the Mayors Office and the water
works, and | want him to find out what
kind of a man l ann
THE proprietor isn't i'm
g You don't know me--you don't re.
alize who ann exclaimed the stranger,
tapping the office counter with every
pause. 81 didn't care to be known, but
since you have insulted me | want to in
form you that am the Rothschlld of the
Westn'
The clerk started off with letter to his
girl. but had only got as far as beloved
Sarah when the stranger yelled out:
WHO advanced money to Chicago TO
complete her water works? Who owns
twenty eight steamboats, and six tugs 7
Who owns six elevators and 100 miles of
railroad 2"
II don't know was the reply
And yet when | come into this house
| am insulted as if | We're a loater!' con-
tinued the stranger. why, sir, come TO
the bank with me, sir, and see if my check
for $50, 900 will be dishonoredn'
"Ill 60" said the clerk, putting on his
hat.
"You will, eh?'
"Yes, sirr'
"Iou needn't go. wouldn't stop here
if you'd give me 81 900 day. III go to
some other house, and when spring opens
III buy a site next to you and build a ho-
tel OF my own and run your house out OF
sight"
''Call an ofticerr' said the clerk to one
of the boys.
THAT'S the Growing INSULT" shouted
the man "But I'll bide my time I'll
go over to the other tavern and send over
$50, 000-check for you to look at, and no
matter how sorry you feel, Sir, III not &C
cept an apology, sir-blast me il dor
He went out, and at noon was seen eat
ing crackers and cheese in the Postoftice.
Detroit Free Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02
The Chicago ROthschild.

lie hadn't any baggage, and after one
zoos at him the brush-boy walked away
anu az down. The average brush boy
u the average hotel knows when he can
.su>A quarter out OF a guest Just as
Wei Is # he were lawyer. The stranger
wrote his name on the register with great
celebration. 1t was a long name II
Ee,a: Herbert Henry Washington.
Chicago. H." The clerk regarded him
.aE g moment with a keen glance, and
.-ea asked:
How long will you remain hcre:"
About week" was the reply.
shall | credit you with ten dollars
- "a aGvance?"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02
Fresh and Simple Attire.

One who writes in an English journal
on Clothes declares that "men do but
ask to see their mothers, sisters and sweet
hearts daintily clean and fresh in AL their
arrangements and appointments, and as
pleasing to the eye as modestv and moder
alton permit" There is something really
charming in this picture, simple as it Is.
Daintily clean and fresh IN all their ar
engagements and appointments" We may
concede that, for great occasions, ladies
may elaborate little on this basis: but
say, for the breakfast table or for all or
binary home occasions, how delightful ii is
to see our womankind arrayed in fresh and
simple attire-Lo crumpled hair in un-
wholesome reminder of last nights ela5-
crate couture no silks or other once costly
fabrics, now soiled and dilapidated; no
formidable wrappers, loud of color and
wonderful OF pattern; no twice used linen ;
no slaternly shawls, that horror in I'M
tasteful households; no touch of deshd-
bile in the slightest or least suggestive de-
gree.
Unhappily, this picture is much too
rare. There are many women who per-
sist in wearing at the morning meal, and
upon other domestic occasions, Old
gowns, or apparel that has been banished
from the drawing-room. Now, /. lady
may be dressed in more rich and costly
fabrics at one time than another, but
there should be no degrees of neatness,
of order, of purity, or Of freshness. The
morning dress may be a wholly mex.
pensive one, but a greasc-stain or a rent
is just as much an otiense at breakfast a.
al dinner. In fact, if there must be a
-tain ,yp,,l1 rot hot, ar, tl,..
ing silk than the morning muslin, which
should always have the supreme senti-
ment of freshness and daintiness Many
women have little idea OF how greatly
they shock the tastes and really endan ger
the affections OF their husbands by
their unseemly domestic apparel. There
IS not man OF sense and refined
feeling anywhere who would not pre-
fer some simple and chaste adorn
ment for his wife in the morning TO
any extreme of splendor AT the evening
ball. Let woman ay all means dress
brilliantly on those occasions that render
II proper; we have no desire 10 abridge
her privileges nor battle her instincts in
this particular; but we claim that il Is
important for her, if she values her
household serenity that She should give
equal heed 10 her customary domestic
attire. The female who goes about the
house untidily dressed has no right TO the
title OF woman. She is without those
marks and indications by which she can
be classified. We reject the notion that
person can really be woman who is
without those dainty instincts for sweet
and pure apparel that additionally per
tain to the feminine sex. Such an indi-
vidual has lost the characteristics, the
qualities the retinements, the distinguish
ing elements of the daughters OF Eve;
and as She has not by this elimination
gained any characteristic Of the masculine
sex, she evidently belongs to some rs yet
undescribed variety of the human family.
-dDDiet1HS' Journal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02

AN employe on a Naugatuck Comm
railroad train upset lamp the other day
and thereby spoiled a lady's dress A
note to the Superintendent caused immc-
adite reparaiiOn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02

A NEW industry has started into being
at the Halles Centrales, Paris. Large
wagons loaded with fresh vine leaves ar
rive early every morning, a crowd OF
old women dressed a peasants surround
them, purchase the leaves, wrap them
tastefully about Jumps Of tallow. adrC-tly
colored, and then 90 from door 10 door
and sell the stuff as fresh butter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02

The shortest will on record rsaG.
" san Francisco. Oct -, 1873. AL the
property that | have belongs 20 my wife.
Anna Scherp This Is my viii. Franz
Scherp. Witnesses: Peter herna, job.
Otlhs, T. b Moorbr;ck.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02

TIKI young man who was dead in love
was recalled 10 life after marriage by Inc
frequent removal Of tuit OF heir There
isn't any sentimental Laztr1s about him
now.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02

B The country is still with Mr.. Elaine
when he announces his opposition to
thrusting citizenship on such men as Rob
ert Toombs who still tiaunts hisenmity to
the General Government and Jeh. Davis,
the representative traitor, who IS respon-
sible through his position for crimes dis
graceful to human naturalization Tran
script
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-02-02

c The lost cause. according to Mr..
Hill. is not so badly lost tina, II can t be
recovered. There will be a popular ote
on this question next November st.
LOUIS GkoJe- Democrat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09

4 UCTfoy SALE THIS DAY. AT 2 O'CLOCK AT 4s8
N Canal i'll 3. BLAC X. Auctoncsr sells q general
assortmens o. Household Furniture Bedding &C es
Sewing Machines aud Nssdham Sofa Bed 70 Dav storage
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09
I'll b. HEkrs 4 SONS. AUVTioNEERs
hxEcuTRIx's SALE or HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
ON TUESDAY. NAY o. AT ioh O'CLOCK.
Az 40. i5e WEST 4srH ST.,

comprising velvet Brussels and ingram Carpets French
pae pier aud nan,c Mirrors paros Organ. Curtains aud
Sofmcss. Rosewood farioE IN damaSk and plush
Nocks bronles se,res China Vases rosewood parlo t.
ptes rosewood Cycoid Piano. By ldcnIn Sons. Paint
mgs hnyravings walnut and mahogany Chamber suits,
6sus Bedding Mattresses Buffet Extension Table, China
Gsss End Silver Ware Kitchen Utensils &c &c by order
~ AX1A II uxnE ill.'' Rxccnsrir
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09
A UcTrox SALE AUCTION SALE.
"A AZ the private residence los hast 18th 81
WI from

THIS DAY Tuesday. May .. At 10Y O'Clock.
over $suu worth and 600 lots magnificent House
hold Furniture 500 yards velvet Brussels Carpets
two magnificent rosewood ~ octave grand Panosrtes
best city makers paors consisting Of magnificent Grand
Duchesss and Marie Antonctc style Paror
with crimson SATIN blue san. crimson and green
aud gold sa.in brocsdc; Turksh Chairs Lounges Tables
Etagerss. Mirrors, Curtains Paintings Works ART Bed
steads Bureaus Washstands. Commodes Wardrobcs Mat
tresses. bedding walnut sad plush Suits. Buct kx
tension Tabss; Glass China, siIserware Cutlery. de
j. kRAEMER, Auctionecr.
Rssponsbis In attendance 10 cart pack box or ship
goSds fer purchaserA Sale positive.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09

A Ucrox SALE or HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
n be sold public suction THIS Tuesday, MORSING
commencing los o'clock prixst residence III
goth 81 broadway. HENRY zIxN, Auctioneer sells
ths day all the elegant. costly aud plain
nure contained in above residence. Works OF
pssng magnificent aocavs Decker Brothcr Pianoorte
elegant Paror Suits covered In satin,
laid Frames marGuetere Centre Tables Bronxcs Paint
ings Etageres Carpets DIV ART and secretary
Chamber Suits complete with Dressing Cases.
Bureaus Wsshstands hair and spring Mattresses Turkish
Chairs. Lounges Library Suit, Tables Dining roo-
Buffet Extension Table Chairs, solid and siiverpistcd
Ware Dinner and Tea Service Cutlery &c also
nd Kitchen fnrniturc. sale nnrnInnfnfY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09

Americans visiting Paris invited inspect the English
store ~ JONES, ~ Boulevard des Capueines Directly
pogitc the Hotel who stock Of
Leather ts,od> snd Stationery Note Paper
guid aud c"ots. Die sinxing Engraving Visiting and Menu
Cards. Dressing Cases, Travelling solid Leather
Trunks. frriamery. Brushes jewelfy Gloves Vol and
era Ulasses. &c London. 10 Golden SQUARE, ksgsass ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09

ucrIos ri shIf Day runspAr, S s.srsos SALE
commencing at 10 O'Clock.
the entire handsome and exquisite
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
made 10 order:
sTEINwAY q. OCTAVE PIAvoFoRTE.
Chckerlng octave Franc.
fine oil Paintings
modern and antique French Bronzcs. &c.
OF five brown mansion
NO a. WEST 10TH ST., BETWEEN
5TIi aud 9Th Avs.
over 4jo lots, by catalogue,
all in excellent condition.
PARLORS CONTAIN
PARLOR AND DRAWING ROOM SUITS. richly carved
and walnut frames covered In crimson aud
gold brocade satin and eotcIane: Turkish and Spanish
Lounges Easy chairs inaid marguerite and gilt Centre
Console fKhes, Etagcres Cabinets French
plate Mirrors lace Curtains French Mantcl Sets ooday
Clocks. Musical Boxes. Jnrdiuercs velvet Rugs. Orna
ments handsome niad Library and Secretarc bookcases
choice Books Library Tables, elegant Iurkish Suit
picccs) Lsdy's Writing D-sk Satrary. Works OF Art.
LIBRARY CONTAINS
Brussels Carpet ebony and gilt Sccretsrc, Bookcases.
veumcs cheicc Books Library Bookcase elegant Turkish
suits pieces Library Tables statuary Works OF
Lace Curt aims.
ELABORATE CHAMBER SETS
consisting Of solid walnut and rosewood Bcdcads hand
someiy nlsid and gilt Dressing Case to match line Ar
MORE agiacc Comniodc Bureaus. Wgshstands marble
Tables Chairs Rockers 81 tine hair aud spring
also plain single and double Bedstead feather Pillows.
French walnut gt Centre Tables; dining room Furn
viz inlsid French walnut and gilt Sidsboard Ex
tension Tables Chsrs In leather fine sivcrwarc Dinner
and Tea Sets Cutlery &c - Brussels and grain Carpets
Hall stand Chairs kitchen Furniture and assortment Of
household articles.
r. R--Sale positive. Parties about purchasing will POSI-
lively hnd this chance.
Take sixth avenue University place or Filth
Competen, mon 20 pack ship goods: city or country
ROBERT q. CASHIS, Anctioneer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09

I LARGE FRONT ROOM. ELEGANTLY FURNISHED,
also hall Rooms, with Board. 2i7 West 18th 81 Keller
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09
/.
nOMlNI0N OF CANADA.
~ PROVINCE or Nova ScorIA.
PROVINCIAL SxcRxrARY's OrricR,


PROVINCIAL SxcRxrARr's OFFICE
HALIFAX
Tenders will be received. until 9Th July by the
on behalf Of the government Scotia
the construction Of railway four feet eight and oneba
gauge this province from SewGaSrow the Strait
distance Of about rs miles, with ferry
across the strait about mile length
wsry to point the Bras dor Lake. in Cape Breton
not exceeding as miles additional
The railway. now complete and in running order from
bonus person company undertaking construct
the ruad; also l 600 acres Of crown lands
Parties rendering will state the allest amount 81 money
subsidy mile for which. addition 10 the above
they will be willing construct and equip The road Ample
security will be required for the lhment OF the contract
and FOR keeping the road in operation when completed
Tenders will be received parties willing construct
tho either Ter the whole length for the section from
New Glasgow Csnsesu In either to include the Terry
Any further Information be had BY applying. ~ ies
ter. TO the undersig ned,
p cARTEREr HILL.
Secretary Of the Province.
ApRiL TO- 1875.
DARAsOLs-rAkE NOIICE-wANTED. ESTIMATES
i COR 800 patent selfsupporting Parasols Msnuac-
turers call on rHk PALx0 SUNsHADE COMPANY. 30
Boaf~ay. room II Tor particulars between the hours OF
10 aud ~.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-15
REPUBLICAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Is. 1876
By Nash q Hodgson.

Licks tract. being the east half Of the southeast
quarter OF section thirty, in township eleven
north, range two west. containing 80 acres.
PROPERTIES OF MRS. LAURA Ii. HYAMS.
Jefferson Parish.
AN UNDIVIDED ELEvRN-FOURTEENTHS of q
tract of land of l6 IS acres in the parish of JEFF
ferson on Metario bayou. north side, with . front
chArtrain, known bv the United states official
SURVEYS as section fifty four, in township twelve
south range ten east in Southeastern District Of
Louisiana east of the Mississippi river.
CntahouIa Parish.
AN UNDIVIDED OEE.SIXTa INTEREST in two
tracts Of land in Catshoula parish. near south.
ern border Of Cald we'll psrish few miles west OF
Ouachita river in township eieven nOrtn. range
i've east, District North Of Red river; one contain
ing about 252 acres. and the other adjoining about
2l4 acres
Plans Of all the above describ ed lands will be on
exhibition at the time of sale.
The above tracts of land have been carefully
selected in reference to prof acted railroads. canals
and other internal improvements, mineral quail.
ties, ETC., AID are well worthy the attention OF
spsculators and others.
Terms and Conditions.
One-thlrd cash. and the balance at one
and two years credit, with eight per eeut per
appum interest and special mOrtg age, with ven
doris priv q, from date until paid, with the five
Der cent clause for attorneys fees in case of suit
ten per cent of ali purchases to be paid cash on the
spot to bind the sale
at the expense of the purchasers.
f.6 1924
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-15
HANDSOME DWELLING PROPERTY ON PRYTANIA
STREET, SIXTH DISTRICT, ETC.
SUCCESSION OF NJ. B. HAGGERTY.
Second District Court for the Parish Of Orleans
No. "a 943.

DY T.. e. GIRARDEY, AUCTIONEER-
ID Office No. 81 Camp street-SATCRDAY. Febru-
AIRY l9, 1876 at twelve O'Clock M at the St Charles
Auction Exchange. in the rotunds Of the st.
Charles Hotel, in this city. will be sold ct pub
lie auction. by virtue and in pursuance OF an
order from the Hon. A. L. Tissot judge Of the
Second District Court for the parish OF Orleans,
dated the first Of February, 1876. and rendered
in the above entitled succession, the following de-
scribed property, to VIII
|. THREk LOTS OF GROUND situated in the
Sixth District of this city, in the square designs.
ted by the No. 49, bounded by Pryt ANA, Pitt. VAL
mont and LeOntine streets. The said lots are
known by the Nos. Is is aud Il. and measure each
81 feet front on Prytauia street. by 100 feet II
inches deep. Together with all the improvements
thereon comprising neat frame cottage dwelling
etc.
q TWO LOTS OF GROUND in the same square
measuring each 81 foet front Pitt street, 100
feet ii inches in depth.
Terms-One half cash: balance at twelve month
credit for notes specially secured by mortgage and
vendors lien on the property bearing all the usual
clauses of eight per cent per annum interest from
the day of sale until final payment. the mortgage
to contain the per cent attorneys fees penalty,
the purchaser to keep the buildings insured and
transfer the policy to tn holder of the notes and
further to assume the payment Of all the taxes
due, payable and exigi BILE In 1876 over and above
the price of adj Indication.
Act OF sale at the expense of the purchaser before
A. D. DOriOcOurt, Esq. notary public jas II is l9