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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

Dewolf Hopper Will soon bring out
semi-Chinese opera called "Wsng."
Francis Wilson mas made more money
this season than any operate organiza-
ton manager in America.
Visltors 10 Chicago may zee wm. II.
Crane, az iiooloy's. 10 The Senator"
during the next five weeks.
Sol. Smith Russell appeared at Detroit
last night 10 "Bewi,ched." The whole
house was sold before the doors opened.
Lewis Morrison announces that Steele
Macksy i writing new play for him,
which will he brought ont next season.
Mrs Laugtry has decided 10 remain
in London for an indefinite period and
has semitic New York for her furniture.
Is the stage and church 90 5c united?
The telegraph tells story of a preach
er running away with young actress
in New Jersey last week.
stuar, Robson paid 900 for "The
Henrietta" The day after its produc-
ton in London an English manager
offered $4,000 for a half interest IA
an English right
Great promises are made for Ifs
Docsstader's nlinrTels. which make
their first appearsDce on July q. IL
will be genuine minstrel show with
black faces and comedians OF repute
and talent.
sixteen of the leadipg young society
girls. no; members Of the ST. Cecilias,
wIii appear in \ Jubilee singers chorus
at the Press Club entertainment. Their
admirers Will not recognize them, as
they will he blacked up.
Any one having copies of hooks with
songs Of the war will confer q great
favor on the Press Club aud ~. Cecilia
Society Il they Will KINDLY loan them.
Copies may he left with Mrs. Edwin D.
Uhi. president Of tiie ST Cecilis soclet..
Henry =. Dixey, who made fortune
out of the run of "Adonis, y now q
bankrupt and is compelled ~ face st
tornoys and Attachments II seems BE
has no resources beyond his salary ne
PLAYER. His fortune came easy. and
very good portion Of Il sped smoothly
out Of ,rht over the green cloth and
the poker table.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
ST. Marks HOSPITAL.
Animal Meeting OF the Trustees and Man
agers-A Prosperous Year.

Animal Meeting OF the Trustees and Man
agers-A Prosperous Year.
The annual meeting of the board of
trustees and board Of managers of st.
Marks hospital occurred at that insti-
tuition yesterday afternoon. The secre-
taries and treasurers of both boards
made their annual reports. The ply
sicians made tabulated report of the
patients treated, giving sex, age, re-
ligion anu other personal statistics.
The number treated was 29l, and they
were afflicted with ll6 different forms
of disease. There have been 81 deaths
among the patients, six of whom I'D
within twenty-four hours afte beiu /.
received at the hospital. Til Y were
mostly victims OF accidents, ei
A. q. Hodenpyl, secretary d tr>as-
urer OF the board of trustees rep ted
that he had handled $4,000 q II the
year. Mrs. Peter r. l.. Pierce, treas
urer of the board of managers, reported
that the expenses during the past year
had been $4,000, and all had been
paid. Trustees DR.. &. X. Johnson and
c. 8. Hazeltine retired by rotation but
were unanimously reelected. The
trustees and managers went into private
session to make arrangements for the
ensuing year. Col. f.. Croftou Fox was
made treasurer and &. s. Hazeltine
secretary. A vote of thanks was ex.
tended A. G.. Hodenpyl, the retiring
secretary and treasurer, for the effic-
lent manner i'll which he had performed
his duties.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
WILL HAVE TO GIVE BONDS.

BosToS, April 25.-Evcry empIoye in
the service of the American Express
Company will on May have to file a
boud IN proportion TO the salary re-
ceived 10 insure the company against
Losses the outcome of dishonesty or
csrelessness. The bonds will be fur
nished by the company IN every case
and . certain amount will be deducted
from the salaries of the men TO re-
munerate the bondsmeu for the risks
they take. The rate on tl00o tonds
per year viii he s6.75: each employe
will also have TO furnish photograph
OF hlmself. give partial history of his
Efe and . complete personal description
os himself. The employees are very
much lncensed ss these new resula-
tons, but viii doubtless submit.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

Seventy-two years ago today IN a
small room III the city Of Baltimore,
Nd. five men met and lad the foun-
dation for what is now the largest se-
cret society organization IN the world.
They were members of the Manche ster
Unity of England From the unit ed
efforts of that band of five brothers has
grown the order now known as The In
dependent Order OF Odd Fellows. Tney
are found scattered all over the world,
there 10 now slxty-four grand lodges
and over nine thousand subordinate
lodges binds the Encampment, Canton
and Rebekah Degree Lodges. There is
in this city five subordinate lodges, three
Rebeka Degree Lodges, one Encamp-
ment and one Canton. The seventy
second anniversary Of Odd Fellowship
IN America Will be appropriately OBJ
served by all members ia the elty, meet
ing IN Odd Fellows hall. Tower block,
this afternoon IT 2 o'clock, and clad IN
rega.ia procession Will be formed and
headed by Canton Pierce No. "a. Pa
triarcbs militant in full uniform, they
will march To the -. PauPs Episcopal
church on Turner-st., Just north OF
Third street. where the paster OF the
church, the Rev. 4 . +. Wells. has kindly
invited the members of the order To
an anniversary addresses 10 be delivered
by him.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
TALKED ABOUT THE CASE.

MIDDLsfowN, Conn.,, April 25.-The
Lincoln murder trial has come to an
abrupt end in the superior court.
Lincoln, who has been on trial for the
murder of Watchman Fuller in East
Hampton, hss been in jail over year.
One of the newspapers yesterday stated
thatseveral members of the jruyhad dur
ing the trial taken dinner atarestaurant,
and sitter having had several drinks with
outsiders had freely expressed their
opinion of the case and told what the
verdict would be. When court con-
vened Judge Phelps inquired for the
writer of the article. The reporter told
what he knew, and the judge indig-
nantly discharged the jury after ad-
mimstering singing rebuke. Lincoln
will now have to wait until September
before ne can get another trial.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
RISKY STRIKERS
sUsr TO OBTAIN 4 HALF HOLIDAY
IL Il Believed That General Strike an
be IsAagzratsd In That CRY,
Bas What for 10 Nos
AnoWa.

pEraorr. April e5.-rhe street car
strikers this afternoon proceeded TO the
works OF the Detroit steel and spring
Co., and called on the m@n there 10
strike. Before anything WAS accom-
plished the special police OF the con-
csFn drove the strikers out. A shower
OF bricks and stones shortly after
crashed through the windows OF the
moulding department OF the works, in-
turing one OF tho men IN charge and
driving the others away temporarily.
Two patrol wagons arrived At this june
ture, and the strikers were dispersed.
The officers insist that the trouble IS
only the result OF the friskiness or some
Young men who wanted . half holl-
day, and That all hands Will resume
work Monday morning. Some men,
however, declare that this IS but q pre-
lude % Dig strike involving al de-
partments of the Michigan Car Works,
and possibly some other large estao-
Lshments IN this neighborhood.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
ROE raE SUMNER RACES
The Hors<msa Meet te Devise Ways and
MeAas 10 Pay Expsnses-

The board Of directors Of the Horse
mems Association met last night 81 the
Morton House TO consider steps neces-
sary for securing funds on which TO go
ahead for July meeting. Wee Prssl-
dent A. j, Bovine was in the chair.
The committee who were 70 secure
subscriptions last week had evidently
been taking vacation. as The reports
from the various members ian lncom-
plete report) showed no funds that the
association could draw upon. There
was good deal OF informal discussion
of the situation and the directors made
up their minds that q race meeting
would in ali probability pay. Yet with
only 5000 IN the treasury IL was deemed
inadyisable 10 undertake y meeting
thls summer unless they felt secured IN
case OF loss this year. liz Was decided
10 call III the balance OF the stock,
which will be done at once. The Ques-
ton of privileges was discussed aud it
was decided to sell all the privileges to
any one bidder who wanted them for
81 100. Ch aries A. kusterer and A. j.
Bovine were appointed as the commit
tee 10 circulate subscription paper
among the men who would derive pe-
euniary benefit from the races. They
will report at special meeting Tuesday
night. liz they can get s. ,00o In sight
from the subscription and sale of privi-
leges the meeting will be held and
Tuesday Will tellthe tale.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

in the hallot box, her moral influence
viii aepreclzts. y no. her moral infsu-
enee VIII never deprecsate until her NOR
ais depreciate She also says "the truly
refined woman viii stay 81 home"
What coarse creatures our Grand
Rapids women must be. We see by
their activity that they believe sttrs-
ton With word necessary for their bet
ter development. They go 10 eharoh,
10 card parties, 20 plenlcs. 70 conven-
tlons, 70 fheaters, 10 lecturers, IN tact
20 every thing that can amase and IN
strect. When We cite with jastifahle
pride 10 the success of woman suffrage
N Wyoming, Gertrude tells us that "a
new broom sweeps clean" Is che lg-
norant of the fact that II has been .
success there for twenty-four years.
So great a success that Nyoning's .
truly ehivalroas men said 10 the United
States Senate: Unless our women can
come into the Union with us as citizens,
We Viii stay out. NJ. L. B.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
AT THE PLAY HOUSES
Rural Scenes in the county Fair"
sy Powers.
UNCLE TONS CABIN Al REDaOsD'S
BNsiessae and Nsateh Dancers "a ssntshs
--Asfes Aeeot the Press Clab
Atd 81. CeciitAs-6ossip
ef Players

The past week thestriealiy has heen
the dullesi of the season. All OF tho
theatres except Redmond's were dark
and the farce comedy "0at of Slgni"
failed 10 attract attention. With the
advent OF warm sunshine and the
bloom of serdaut spring, one prefers TO
enjoy and breath of natures theatei.
Great and VIDE interest IS becoming
manifest IN the aliegory the Poetry 81
the War" 10 be given by the Press ciue
and 81. Ceceiha society The latter So
ciety has joined issue with the sleiders
ot the pen for the purpose OF adding 81
the fund with which II hopes - erces
a building 10 be dedlcsted 10 the d.
yinesi OF the arts song and music.
suen ambition should stimulate al
unanimous local pride.
ow~rs-~rhe Cesns Pair"
During the past few seasons plays
which faithfully reproduce the char
acters and scenes OF rural life have
been accorded a hearty and prosperous
lite. Among tie chief successes OF tins
klnd - ''Ihe County Far" which Viii
~ttn }OI lttt istNt A+tiit @HNtc-
day night, at Powers Grand Opera
Honse. The engagement = nee esssrily
limited 70 three nlchts and Saturday
matinee. Notwithstanding the great
effects IN the play. IL ie asserted by
the management that II would be 9ast
as attractive and entertaining without
them, for II tells story OF country hfe,
garnished with entertaining incidents
nf rural America. Among the SCENE
episodes ls a husking bee, old fashioned
country dance, aao the unparalleled
running horse race between three met
tlesome stceds.
Redmond's Uncle Toms Cabin
Uncle Toms Cabin IN its latest form
will be seen throughout the week at
this theater. IL has been produced ia
a lavish and expensive fashion. IL has
likewise been assassinated and butch
cred, by transformers. where dogsfand
donkcys carried away the honors from
the PLAYERS. Ii has still. and Will con-
tinue tc traverse the country long alter
those who have made IL the subject OF
funny paragraps have passed away.
Then there IL reason TO treat this Old
sentimental play with reason and re-
spect, for there is new life coming
into existence, and one OF the frat
things they hear anent the stage IS
Uncle Tom. Many OF these will doubt
less 60 TO Redmond tins week and cast
their frs. vote Of opinion regarding il.
smith's--Gaiesy Girls
Lille McHenry's Gaiety Girls COM
menced seven nights engagement
last evening before . large attendance.
The opening scene. styled Cleopatra's
Reception, reveals some shapely girls,
who indulge in song and music, which
is intarspersed with statues in twelve
attractive pictures or attitudes j. r.
Greene was gwen a most hearty recep-
ton. The ollo presents some taking
specialtles, al. of which were well re-
ceived. The concluding burlesque
which is supposed TO expose the secrets
of a Turkish harem, has spice music
and pretty costumes. Maunees will be
gwen next "Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

LoSpoS. April 25.-Tbe defeat at
Whltehsven was not expected by the
liberals. Owing 20 the personal popu-
larIty Of the late Re. Hon. George Cav
end sh Bentnck. q was supposed that
the vote of i.2l6. gwen to him at the
last election, could a0t BE obtained for
sny other conservative candidate. The
deprpsslon Of the liberals when the
news of Sir James Rains election
reached London lsst evening was ex-
trsord nary. They did not attempt TO
hide their disappointment. II - said
that = meeting viii be called in the
early part OF next week % consider
what = best to Re done 70 uphold the
party and to prepare for the general
election. which csunot De far of.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

scorrpALE, Pa. April 25.-The sher-
ifs OF Westmoreland and Fayette coun-
ties have made extensive preparations
for the wholesale evictions of strikers
from company houses next week. A
nervous feeling peryades the region rs
To the outcome OF the evlctions and by
many the worst is feared. All IS quiet
today. Tomorrow another socialist
meeting will be held here A mass
meeting of strikers will be at Mt. Pleas
ant Monday. Large importations of
foreigners are expected next week and
the fact is not denied by the officials OF
the coke companies. TIE idea of a set
tlement of tine strike by arbitration is
being freely discussed and finds many
supporters. 1t will be discussed at
Mondays meeting and may yet prove ~
solution OF the trouble. Many cases of
destltution are reported, but the relief
fund IS exhausted.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
DAVIS CAPTURES LOVE.

After Two Unsuccessful Married ven-
tures He Tries q Third.
Ex-Deputy Sheriff Horace w. Davis
has decided to try married life for
third time. He secured license yes
tsrday TO wed Mrs. Mary f. Love. The
license gives his age as 81, and says
he has been twice married before. Mrs.
Love is A years old. and was recently
divorced from Mr.. Love in the superior
court, and Davis secured legal separa-
ton from his wife in the circuit court.
He has now returned TO his old Love.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

Tho Woman Supposed to be Killed Turn'
Up Aiive-The Autopsy.

1ho w oman supposed To DC kitieu Turns
Up Aiive-The Autopsy.
NEW YORK, April 25.-Detectives Of
the ''tenderloin district" this afternoon
brought man to police headquarters
whose appearance answered to that of
the nan VINO murdered the woman in
Catherine-st. The police refuse to say
anything about him. The police this
afternoon made the startling discovery
that Carrie Brown, alias Shakespeare,
was alive aud well. Who the dead
woman is can not be learned. An au-
topsy on the body of the dead woman
was resumed this afternoon. The cor
oner IS Of the opinion that the woman
was being strangled and siashed at the
same time, and judging from the hem
orrhage there must have been life in
the body at the time. There are also
evidences that the woman had died
from strargulat!Ou.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

County Agent Holcornb says that IN
the last few dsrs be has had several
applications for boys from II - Is
years Of nge lie says that IA Cold.
water and Lansing 10th there are boys
who are inmates not 90 much for any
serious ofenss es that they had not
care or homes. and that such f-oys.
taken on the recommendation Of the
sutborifles, VIII prove worthy of care
snd edUestson. snd VIII also prove very
services ble
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
WILL ARRIVE TO-DAY.

Undcr-Sheriff Walsh received dis
patch from Sheriff Mcqueen last night,
sent from joliet, Illinois. 1t stated
that himself and family expect 10 ar
rive here this morning. His sons con-
dit;on has gradually grown worse dur
ing the journey. He requested the
deputies TO meet them at the union
depot with stretcher for removing his
son from the car.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

wssHESGroS, April 25.-The supreme
Court Of the United States has post
soned the hearing Of the saymsrt csse
until October 10 owing 20 the illness of
Justice Bradley, full bench belngsie-
sred 20 hear a case Of such importance.
Toe Attorney Generals hrief FOR the
United states probably rill lie susmtie
Monf.sv
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
MRS. BOwsER UP IN ARMS.
She and Two Other Women Pray to Be
Rid of Their Husbands.


Three more families have made appll-
cation to the circuit court for dissolu-
ton of the domestic ties. Jacob K.
Bowser wants to be legally separated
from May. The complaint says they
took the sacred vows in 1919, and sailed
peacefully along together until 1869,
wnen May left him, and has continued
to live apart from him since.
Adiie Horton says that she and Asa
first started on the matrimonial Ligh-
way together in 1881. and that they
stumbled along over the corduroy por-
ton until 1886, when Asa turned to the
left and never returned. She ana her
little daughter have continued their
journey alone since.
John Kirk and Maria tried the matri
monial lottery in 1878. Maria relin-
pushed NIL her right and title to her
prize 1885, and bas never reclaimed IT.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
EXPENSIVE BRICK MACHINES.

The case of Robert J. Kennedy VS..
James +. Clark was decided by Judge
Adsit yesterday. The defendant was
given judgment for $3.50. Kennedy
is u manufacturer of bricks ut Gale
donia aud purchased machinery from
Clark that proved to be unsatisfactory.
He laid the machinery aside and pur-
chased new equipments. He Is now
required 10 pay for both equipments.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

The two mischievous North End
juveniles who were arrested for placing
large stones upon the North Park rail-
way were arraigued before Justice Hy-
dorm yesterday and pleaded guilty.
They are under sixteen years OF age. go
their case was referred to County Agent
Holcomb. They we're returned to jail
TO await further proceedings on April
oa
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

wssHrSeroS, April - = Secretary
Foster today withdrew from the State
Of Michigan $500 due on account of ev-
cess of srnss furnished. and psid her
saSo, ,ss5. the remainder of her scare Of
the direct tar.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
--------------s' - =
INFRINGING A PArENT.

William II. IL. Davis & Co., and 9TH
ers, have begun suit against Daniel NJ.
0lmpstead, Gratiot eolnty, for unIaw-
fully using patent tubular well sys-
tenn. Judge Grove issued an injunction
restraining the defendant from using
the patent during the time the SUIT is
pqniruC
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

Nothing of unusai moment has trans
pired this week among the architects,
but they report brisk trade among
people who desire to build modest
dwelling houses. The New England
factory on Mill-st. and Christian
Bertsch's terrace have both been start
ed. several people are laying plans for
the construction of pretentious dwell
ifirs
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

NFw YoRK. April 25.-Lesgue; New
York /, Boston ;; Cincinnati {, Cleve-
land 23; Pittsburg :, Chicago s; Brook
lyn /. Philadelphia 3.
AwxRTckS AssocIArroS.-At Boston
Boston 2. Baltimore T. At Louisville-
Lou <viile IL. Cincinnati ?. At Column
bts.-golunbus 9. ~. Louis 3. AtWssn-
N zson-Washineton II, Athletics IL.
Following is the standing of the
clubs in the two major leagues, includ-
inr yesterdays games.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

Burglars entered the residence OF
John Watson, on West Brdge-st., IN
the night time and relieved his trousers
OF $50 IN cash and pair OF gold-rimmed
spectscles is also mIssing. Detective
Cast e working on the case but has
found DO clue that would lead 10 an
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

A tramp named Del Cnspmen vas
arrested By Detective Smith yesterday
morning. Tie taliies vlth TIE descrIp-
ton OF one of the three burglars Tor
whsra TIE sherif q 6ratiOi county
nffnrs 3 re~ara Of f5a.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

John Gilmore, former member OF
the schubert club, desires 20 express
grateful appreciation Of the substantial
compliment paid him by t5e benefit
concert Wednesday night both 10 the
club sBd 70 Henry Ives who managed
shzs reqas4uV
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

The examination II Henry Boyd, the
murderer. wss coBylsted IN police
court YESTERDAY snd he vas bed for
srai ~ the next term Of toe superior
coufh
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

The replesin suif Of wiiber " Smith
va Hattie NJ. Moore that consumed a
week Of JnstIcs Browns judicial time
has been appealed 70 the eircnh. The
suis was decided ~ favor % defendant
and involved . horse End buggy.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
RVso,urIoNs on roRp.

Resolutions on the death OF Hon NJ.
II. Ford will be presented to the courts
ss follows: Kent circuit, Monday, April
q, 10 O'Clock q. M. Superior court,
Monday, April 27, 2 O'Clock p. M.
United states court, Tuesday, April 3.
10 O'Clock a. M.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

LsvsfSs. Mich, Apyil e5--roth
branches ef the Legislature we're barely
able 10 muster quorum fodsv. Ne
busness ~ Importance vas tfsnsscte5
IN either house.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
crrsACuaSGE OF VENUE.

NEw YORK. April 25.-Judge Patier-
son, of the Supreme Court, today grant
ed n change of venue to the case of the
New York Il New Haven railroad direc-
tors indicted IN connection with the
Harlem tunnel disaster.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

feUeaxKEP<tF. y. Y, Ayrl sS-
Hcuser A. Nelson. er Secretary of STATE
Of Nev York, sssd here suddenly tnis
@ornins.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26

There will be divine services at Tem-
ple Emanuel next Tuesday evening at
80 O'Clock. Rsbhi Jesselson will speak
on our blessed Ausyicsn Constitution.
All are cordialIy invited.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-26
society of Rakes aud yfiiaas.

Farther on n gertrude's writing We
find the foll0wiBg-"A woman knors
that the man eho loves her would be
scandsli7ed 10 see her st the polls hand
IN glove With rakes and Williams" Well
Why not ''hsnd IN glove" Al the polls
with them ss sell ss st the church, the
soclal gathering OF toe fFesade- Or ss
II only on election dsv tbst men are
"rakes and williams" and ali the rest OF
the year are dear chivsirous protecting
creatures 70 whom slves eve lie
bent 70 sut,servsng Their convenience
and deaghts7
II would he perfectly correct for any
lady 90 g. 80 the polls wth any Of the
gentlemen Of Our scagsiatsnce. IL =
= convenient rule Of ours % slesys
treat them ss Il they we're gentlemen.
teeu trey ean not fail ~ te such. Ser
trnae t1ssefy h~fIeves II wosnsn car
re. ballot 10 TIE p9ils and degosits Il