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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
Nice and New.

It is at Saur & Balsley's Drug and Book
House where You will always find the latest
and the best. They have very fine assort-
ment and complete stock of perfumery and
toilet soaps, the best the markets afford any
where, that which is reliable and sure to give
satisfaction. Their stock of fancy writing
paper is very attractive and always sure to
please in price as well as quality. Those
who are, or may be in need of anything in
the line of books ar stationery, can rely on
finding as complete an assortment and as low
prices as any other house. They make a
specially of fine goods in the book and
stationery department during the winter sea-
son and now that spring is coming on they
are desirous of reducing this stock and have
put the prices down on many things away be-
low those which have ever been given before
by this house or any one else.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

SH1pLER-On the 10th of Feb. 1880, after q
brief illness, Clara E., wife of James Shidler,
nea: Grellton, o., aged 10 years, monthi
and 20 days.
Her kindness and ability drew about her q
large circle of friends, who with sad hearts
gathered in Calvary Church, Harrison tp., to
attend the funeral service and take their last
earthly leave Of one so dear to them. She
died with living faith in Christ as her savior,
urging friends IN her last moments Of life to
meet her in heaven. Her husband and COM
panions along whose pathway sorrows have
been so thickly strewn, will deserve the sym
path Of those who are acquainted with the
strange providential visitation to his home.
J.W.M
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Firemen's Ball.

At meeting of the Napoleon Fire Depart
ment held last Friday evening, it was decided
to give ball on tomorrow (Friday) evening,
at the opera house. The committee on ar
rangements are hard at work and propose
to make this ball one that will surpass all
others. The City Orchestra has been engaged
for the occasion and some fine music may be
expected. The price of admission is only
80 cents, and as the proceeds will 90 toward
purchasing new uniforms, the "boys" should
be literally patronized.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
To Whom 1t May Concern.

Do you know that for the
past four weeks we have been
selling our magnificent stock at
a loss so as to raise money 2 If
you owe us anything, large or
small you can not help know
ing that we want you to pay
your account. This call means
business, and we wish cur pat
rons whom we have accommo-
dated to heed it.
tt SHOEMAKER Bros.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
SECRET SOCIETIES.

ROYAL ARCANUM.
Napoleon Council, No. 1855, meets the first and
third Tuesdays Of each month at x. Of L. Hall.
AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR.
Napoleon Council No. 5i2, meets the first and
third Thursdays Of each month at K. Of L. Hall.
y. A. M.
Napoleon Lodge No. 256, meets every Tuesday
on or before the full moon.
SONS OF VETERANS.
Belknap Camp, No. 343, meets the hrst and third
Mondays Of each month at G.. A. r. Hall.
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MARRIED.

WEAVER ROWLAND AT the home of the
bride, on the 18th, of February. 1880,
by Rev. ]. W. Myers, W. J. Weaver and
Dollie Rowland, all of Henry county, 0. A
large number of guests were invited and an
ample supper provided. The evening was
pleasantly spent in social conversation until
the midnight hour came and friends returned
to their homes, wishing Mr.. Rowland and
family the returns of many such pleasant
occasions. y. w. M.
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PERSONAL AND SOCIETY

Thomas Diemer was in Toledo Monday.
Jas. Shay made business trip to Toledo
Tuesday.
Henry Krotz, of Angola, Ind, was in the
city Tuesday.
Ferdinand Roessing made business triI
to Toledo Tuesday.
Sheriff Barnes was appraising property il
Deshler on Tuesday.
Prosecuting Attorney Ragan attended court
in Bowling Green this week.
Hon. and Mrs. J. H. Tyler will entertain
friends this Saturday evening.
Harry Dittenhaver, of Van Vert, visited
his parents in this city this week.
Judge Meekison and Jas. Donovan hae
court business in Defiance this week.
Recorder Hanna visited his father at Nc
Clure this week, who is lying at his home
quite sick.
Mrs. John Kunz and daghter-in-law, Mrs.
Andy Kunz, visited friends in Liberty Gen.
ter Tuesday.
Julius Bernstein returned from New York
on Sunday evening, laid up with the rheuma-
tism in his legs.
Miss Dora Diemer, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred. Diemer, is confined to her bed
with lung fever.
Mrs. T. J. Burns entertained few of hel
lady friends at her home on Clinton street
Monday evening.
Mrs. Dan. Hartnett visited with friends
and relatives in Washington township the
forepart of the week.
Geo. Krause visited his parents and numer.
ous friends at Pettysville, Fulton county, 9
few days last week.
Miss Katie Bauer, of IChicago, has beer
visiting the home of Infrmary Director
Schall, in Liberty township, during the past
few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Vandenbroek will cele
brate the Goth anniversary of their marriage
this evening, assisted by large number oi
their friends.
Us. Funk, who was in the city in the in.
terest OF the Toledo Bee, called at our Office
Wednesday last. We were pleased to Learn
that the Bee was prospering.
Thos. Diemer has purchased the Union
Meat Market of jackson & Co. and will con.
duct it in the future. Mr.. D. is popular
butcher aud will sustain the good record OF
the Union.
The wife of Gustav Kohler was taken to
the asylum at Toledo on Tuesday for treat
ment. Her mind has become deranged. We
hope for her speedy recovery and return to
her family.
Last Sunday Joseph Brodnix, of this city;
J. B. Brodnix, of Paulding; John @. Brod-
nix, of Napoleon, and Mrs. Sarah Crogan,
of Perrysburg, the children of Thos. Brod-
mix. who was one of Van Vert county's first
settlers, celebrated his ninetieth anniversary,
at his home in Ayersville, Defiance county.
The many friends of Mr.. Brodnix in York
township will be pleased to learn that the old
gentleman is hale and hearty, with prospects
OF celebrating many more birthdays.-Va
Vert Republican.
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Vick's Garden and Field Seeds.

For the first time an agency for the sale of
Vick's garden and field seeds has been estab-
lished in Napoleon, Mrs. R. B. Shasteen
being given the agency. Vick's seeds have a
worldwide reputation, and are by far the
best in the market. His seeds are all fresh,
no old seeds palmed off for new. Mrs. Shas-
teen will have general assortment of these
seeds, which can be procured of her just as
cheap as they can be had from the house di-
rect. st
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
Gratifying to All.

The high position attained and the univer-
sal acceptance and approval of the pleasant
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. as the
most excellent laxative known, illustrate the
value of the qualities on which its success is
based and are abundantly gratifying to the
California Fig Syrup Company. I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

The concert at the opora house Saturday
evening was we'll attended and the entertain
ment was enjoyed by all. Madam Fry and
her talented daughters are excellent musi-
clans and vocalists, and welcome awaits
them here whenever they wish to return. Mr..
Wentworth's selections kept the audience in
good humor and added much to the pleasure
of the entertainment.
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Free toAll.

Everybody isinvitedt callonC M.Fisk,
theJ ewelerin Leist's drug store. and have
their iewelry cleaned and repolished the
same as when new, free Of charge. Fine
watch work and hard soldering a specially,
All work warranted and perfect satisfac-
tion guaranteed dor money refunded:
If ON .FYsK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
L.etter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, POST Office, for the week end
ing Feb. 20, 1880:
Della Packard, Bell Nash, Hiram Rees and
N. w. Stephenson.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
&. q. HAAG. p. M.
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Ho1aArr. O., Feb. Il, 80.

HoLGATE, u, Feb. IL, W.
Business is somewhat slack on account Of
the bad roads.
Harry Smith, of Deshler, O., spent Sunday
with his many friends in this place.
Miss Laura Fisher has been visiting with
her friend Miss Binns, at Springfield. O., and
her sister, Mrs. H. w. Knox, at Sandusky,
o., for the past four weeks has returned
home.
Rev. Gordon is holding protracted meet
ing at Wesley Chapel with very good sue
cess.
Corporation well No. 2 is nearing Trenton
rock, but unfortunately for the contractors.
on Thursdaysof last week the line broke, drop
ping the tools and over fifteen hundred feet
of line. SUB.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

From table compiled in the annual report
of the Board of Public Works for the year
1888, we learn that the gross receipts of the
canals of the State from the years 1927 to
1888 were $16,15s, ,441.s3, and the total ex-
penditures to be $40, O,1sO,s71.s7, leaving the
net earnings of $5,997, ,57995. Who says the
canals don't pay.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

The entire stock of boots and shoes form
erly owned by R. z. Scott, jr., at 333 Perry
street has been bought out by Fred. Brink
mann and removed to his old stand. The
goods we're bought at big discount, and
therefor can afford to sell them at prices so
low as to astonish the people. Call in and
examine the goods and be convinced that I
am selling them very cheap.
2t FRED. e. BRINKMANN.
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The barn of Elias Bogart, jr., in Freedom
township, together with its contents, was
burned at about one o'clock on Monday
morning. The loss is total, fully insured in
the Ohio Farmers. The origin of the fire is
unknown
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Tisn't what man earns, but what he saves
that raises him monument when dead. 1t
is well sometimes to mention the monument
matter in the will
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Night watch Travis had occasion to shoot
at two night providers earley Monday morn
ing. One Of them return ed his fire. but both
escaped. Neither of the shots took effect.
The fellows no doubt were bent upon burg
larry from their actions. Pity the watch did
not bring his man to the ground.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Don't fail to call at the Eagle Clothing
House for your clothing. All heavy clothing
going at low rates in order to make room for
spring stock. Henry Meyer is the boss in his
line and can do better by you than any other
dealer. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Cashmers Ombres is the newest style in
spring and summer dress goods and can only
be had at Geo. H.IRohrs Bros. They are
sole agent for Napoleon. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

II the bill now before the Ohio House be.
comes law, it will prove interesting to the
man who deserts his family. Six months i'm.
prisonmenta and 800 fine is the extent of the
matinee to which this class of deserters is in
vited.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

We are now Offering the NORTHWEST an6
the Toledo Weekly Bee at the low figure
of $1.75 per year for both papers. Send il
your names and the cash.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

In view Of the fact that the supply of nat
ural gas is not permanent one, and that,
sooner or later, 1t will be very much reduced
In volume in many Of the sections of the
country now favored with this fuel, and in
Others probably completely exhausted, the
question naturally arises, when thesesupplies
are reduced or exhausted, what will be the
fuel? The answer, beyond any question, is
manufactured gas. The great benefits of
gaseous as compared with solid fuel will have
60 impressed themselves upon large fuel con-
sinners that II is impossible to believe that
they will ever return to the wasteful and
disagreeable methods OF fuel consumption
that we're prevalent In the gas districts before
the adyent OF the natural fuel. Lima Dem.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

We have received from the ever popular
G. Il. & D. R. R., card displaying the pho
tographs of all the governors Ohio has ever
had. Also, menu Of the @. Il. & D. dining
car SERVICE Both are neatly gotten up.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
Attention. Farmers.

Farmers, come in and see the new style
Champion Binder. A sample machine can
be seen set up at my shop, which shows all
the features of the new style Champion.
At JOSEPH SCHAFF.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

The redistrcting bill places Henry county
with Fulton, Defiance, Pauldiug, Williams
and Wood, as the 9Th district. The district is
Democratic by about HOO.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Mcclure will bore another well for gas,
having let contract for the boring at 6oc
per foot. Hope they make strike big gass-
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

A revolution in -four barrel making is
promised by patent which has been granted
for the making of barrels out of cotton duck
instead of wood. The new material is imper-
vious to water and iesists fire for a long time,
It weighs to the barrel about fifteen pounds
less than wood, and can be manufactured ten
per cent. cheaper. Cotton duck barrels can
be rolled into small space and returned to
the mills for further use. The barrels can
thus be returned as solid goods and thus save.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Geo. Dancer was up before Mayor Frease
Tuesday molning charged with drunkenness.
He was fined $500.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Chase's Barley Malt Whisky is free from
all trace of Verdigris or other impurity. Be-
ing rich and nutritious it builds up the fee
BILE and the consumptive. Sold by 8. o.
Rakestraw, Napolaon. Inn
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

W. J. Pierrepont, dentist, Bitter block
Gold crown and bridgework. Pricesasreas-
enable as consistent for good reliable opera
tions. Teethextracted withoutpain. Noex
ira charge. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Notwithstanding the bad weather the dance
given by the Knights of Labor Friday even
ing was largely attended. 1t was pleasant
affair.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

The Cashmere Ombres will entirely super
cede the foreign Satine the coming season.
These goods should be seen by every lady.
Geo. H. Rohrs & Bro. are sole for Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
ClothinRi Clothing! [!

II You want good. winter clothing call on
the old reliable, Geo. Hahn. he is also get
ting in his spring stock, will comprise some
of the best and most stylish goods. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

The jury found Champion guilty of steal
ing log chain in the Probate Court on last
Wednesday. The Judge imposed fine Of
$40 and costs, amounting to $103.05, and that
the prisoner stand committed until it was
paid. The sentence of Moses W. jackson,
who was found guilty Of selling liquor to
miners. in the same court, was fined $50 and
costs, amounting to $1O4.29, and sentenced
to the county Jail for five days, and TO stand
committed until the fine and costs were paid.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

The interior of William Spengler's grocery
has been repainted and now presents very
neat appearance.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Mansfield Shield: Postmaster Statler to-
day received the following self-explanatory
letter. 1t is dated Santa Rosa, Sonoma coun-
ty, California, December, 1889: zone Eli
Jacobs, German, aged seventy years, died
here and has no heirs. He has relatives in
the State of Pennsylvania or Ohio. He left
there thirty-five years ago. Certain parties
here, who crossed the plains with him, are
claiming the property. which is worth about
twenty Thousand dollars. If any relatives
hear Of this, they can learn more by address,
ing, ID. Harris. living on his farm"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

"Interliner George" has taken to writing
cards trying to explain some of his capers.
As reformer Russell is complete failure.
and as card writer is too much on the big
81" and little "you" order.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

n. @. Groschner has received the new Nc
Cormick Light Steel Binder. The simple
knotter has only seven pieces. feb 6-6t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Ladies clean your kid gloves with the M ath
or Glove Cleaner. For sale only by Shoema-
ker Bros. nov Z, 89-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
70 YOUNG, MIpDLE-AGEDl \
AND OLD MEN

Suffering from spermatorrhea, Impotency Qcss
OF manhOOd), or from weakness brought on Dy
errors or indiscretions In youth or oyer induI-
gence in later years, are given relief IN short
time. Relief Permanent. Absolute Cures Guar
anteed. All cases strictly confidential. ~
SMALL TuMoRe, CAMcERs, WARTss
MOlE8, ETC, removed without acids, knife
pain or scar New method, Electrolysis. 4.
CATARRlss New Home Treatment, with
apparatus invented by the Doctor. Examine II.
Unsurpassed. Cheap. .-.-es ---.sss
GUARANTEE to cure every case Of Dyspep.
sia, Sick Headache, Piles, Tape Worm and
Structure.
eE- will give special attention to difilcult
cases and to cases other physicians have ailed
to cure.
Persons applying for treatment will please
bring two to four ounces Of urine tor ANALYSIS.
Address,
DRS. ,. s. e. co.
MuskEGoN. NIGH.
CONSULTATION FREE.
WIN. #. Binzlcy, Dentist.
Rooms over Humphrey's Drug Store. II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
For Sale.

Singer Sewing Machine used only short
time; good as new. Will sell at a bargain.
Enquire at this Office. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
Teas /! Teas /!

The first pickings yof new crop Of Teas
Just received at Bradley's. For quality and
favor these teas cannot be beat, and the
price is guaranteed. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

See the new shades of Helitorope Dress
Goods and trimmings to match, at
2t GEo. II. RoHRs & BRos.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

A gold watch given to the boy or girl saving
the most Tiger Coffee wrappers for 1890. Ash
your grocer about it. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

The marshal had six suspicious characterI
in the cooler Sunday night.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

E. A. Augenstein is living in his new resi-
dence on Washington street. It is one of the
finest properties in the city.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Everybody should see the muslin under
wear at 20 and 50 cents; they are cheap, at
q GEo. H. RoHRs & Bros.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Try 'sTiger Coffee" and YOU will use no
other, for sale in the following groceries
Bradley's, Fisk q Co.'S, Shasteen's, Gear
hart's and Hoffman's. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

When clerks wear diamonds, employers act
detective.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

The stock of goods of the large wholesale
house of @. L. Luce & Co., of Toledo, has
passed into the hands of receiver.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
Not For aSong


Our Lard is not sold for a
song, nor Slbs for a quarter, as
some butchers sell it. Why?
We buy all our hogs dressed,
therefore have no "kit fat;"
neither do we buy hogs of OBJ
jectionable gender as certain Of
our butchers do. Our lard is
above reproach in every way,
hence if you want the best get
COWDRIcK'S LARD.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

Buy yours boots and shoes at Brink
mann's. u
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
Farmers! Farmers! Farmers!

Look to your interest and examine the new
Mccormick; lightest running all steel bin
der in the world, at Fl. @. Groschners.
feb 6-6t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
See the new advertisement of Geo. Hahn.

'Intsrliner George" is on the defensive
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

No quorum at council meeting Monday
niolii
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
Wanted-COtton Wood and Ash Lum-
Der.

The undersigned will pay the highest
market price for good dry cotton wood and ash
lumber delivered at his place of business in
Napoleon.
U,r
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

Thefollowing transfers havebeen record
ed since our last issue:
Hurd to N W Harms, acres in Ridge
vile t0Wnknl &ofV
d Wilson q Wilson to W Rasey, lots in
Napoleon ..,.,,,,.......... l75
o Rakestraw to w Shelf, land In Napoleon 1000
Overhuls to W Schwake, fot in Holgate. l40
Suydam to B Suydam, % acres in Harri-
son township tUuu
W Warner TO M Hoover, acres in Liberty
Roof to Moser, 40 acres in Bartlow twp 1850
D Irwin to Roof, 20 acres in Barlow twp 1900
W Hull to Hull, lot in Deshler-..........- 675
Baldwin to L 8 Pugh, il9 acres in Rich -
field township 1ouv
NJ Coppock to Fox, 40 acres in Monroe tp... 1900
Sarah Holly to Brilliant, 10 acres in Har- ~
rison township 1Uu
r Short, Trustee, to W Disaver, 20 acres in -
BartlOw township. ...... 6o0
Fl Short, Trustee, to Dilsaver, 20 acres In
Barlow township 6V0
Short, Trustee, to Bish, lot in Deshler... Ss2
& II Frease to II F Frease, land In Sapo-
Lymangrove to Il Ballard, so acres In
Damascus township hip........................ S1VO
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

There is the incest little farm of 81 acres
title perfect, just one and quarter miles
from the court house clock, Napoleon, Ohio
cut in two by the Bryan pike, the best gray-
eled road in Ohio; little house, an old barn,
an orchard, two good wells Of water, one.
third in woods, enough If cut and hauled to
town topay for the place. You can have this
land of the best quality and underdrained for
twenty-five hundred dollars, 10000 down
and all the time You want for the balance.
Do you want il? II so write at once to E. j.