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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
Bedrock Terrapin Facts.

II have controlled the entire supply
of Chesapeake bay diamond back terra
pin for good many years, y said Mr..
A. T. Lavallette of Crisfield, Nd I'm
times gone by terrapin Were so plentiful
that they were fed to the negro slaves,
being about the cheapest kind of food at
that period Some of the masters would
overfeed their slaves to such an extent
that they were compelled to sign arti-
Giles of agreement that terrapin should
not be fed out once or twice per week.
If anybody doubts this, there are old
documents still on file at some Of the
county seats of the eastern shore of
Maryland that will confirm the truth
of what / say.
1.-THE price for terrapin increased
with the demand up to 1898, the sup
ply during that time being on the de-
crease. Full counts'-that is, specimens
measuring seven inches and over and
weighing from three to six pounds
were worth then from 500 TO $50 per
dozen, six inch counts weighing from
l "a to ga pounds bringing from $50 to
$50 dozen. The smaller sizes, con-
tanning few eggs, are never in great de-
mand. During single season | have
sold Delmonico's Sl5, 900 worth of ter
rapin l have also supplied John F..
Chamberlin for years, and he can come
nearer telling q perfect terrapin by its
outward appearance than any other
man i'll this country.
"Since 1898 the price has decreased,
while the supply has not increased.
This is owing to the practice of small
firms in shipping common southern,
North Carolina and Texas terrapin and
trying to palm them off on buyers as
the genuine Chesapeake article. The
trick. however, rarely succeeds.
"A large eight inch terrapin is said
by scientists to be 60 to 70 years old
In not one case in thousand do the
males measure over five inches or weigh
over one pound. Washington Post.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12

Some Interss.,us Notes About Dusls and
the Practice OF Dueiing.


Even in Germany the popularity of
the duel is open TO some doubt Its ex-
istence is due not so much to "A desire
for combat as of fear what people will
say if there is no fight. There have been
noted duelists who were always ready
for a fray. and when they entered a
drawing room women quailed and hoped
il would not be their husbands or lovers
who would be so unlucky as TO excite
the ire of the men of blood.
During the occupation of Paris by the
allies there were duels every day, the
Frenchmen usually being the challen.
gers and the victors. as they were very
skillful with the small sword Some.
times however. they made a mistake.
as when they Jeered at al English officer
over losing his leg at Waterloo The
1eerer discovered that the loss of his leg
did not interfere In the least with the
Englishman aim
There have been exceptions 10 the
mania for fighting at any price An
English captain. challenged by q
Frenchman, had the choice of weapons
and chose pistols The Frenchman de.
clared he would fight with nothing but
the sword. and interested friends finally
compromised on lances. on horseback.
The combat naturally attracted much
attention A great crowd witnessed the
duel One man received three ugly
prods, but finally killed his antagonist.
No duelist could ever be made smile
oyar tho farnnnS ctovv IF tho En- mn, y,
and Frenchman who were TO fight a
duel in pitch dark room Not wishing
to kill his man. the Englishman fired
up the chimney when the word was
given, and, to his surprise. brought
down the Frenchman, who had hidden
there. When this story is told in France.
it is always the Englishman who is up
the chimney.
Fighting Fitzgerald was successful in
IS duels before it was discovered that
he always wore a coat of mail For
years his fame in society had rested on
his invariable success as a duelist. and
this discovery was his undoing. A GER
tain major i'll fighting him objected
when his sword snapped on a heart
thrust and demanded an investigation.
He was afterward hanged in Ireland for
numbering neighbor.
The most tragic duel in England was
between Lord Byron, granduncle of the
poet, and kinsman. 1t was fought in
a tavern room by the light of one tallow
candle Lord Byron was tried for muir
der. but got off on manslaughter, from
the penalties of which he escaped be-
cause he was peer of the realm. This
safeguard of peers was done away with
only during the present reign. Chicago
News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
Ear Mending.

Disagreeably projecting ears have
been successfully manipulated and i'm
proved by surgical skill. A crescent
shaped piece of cartilage is taken from
the back Of the ear, the cut sewed and
. bandage applied until the wound is
healed when properly formed ear is
the result.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
Force and Perseverance.

There are two ways of attaining an
important end-force and perseverance.
Force falls to the lot only Of the privi-
legged few, but austere and sustained
perseverance can be practiced by the
most insignificant. Its silent power
Sxyetchipa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
The Struggling Young Author.

II have thought of scheme for get
ting rich," said the struggling young
author. land that is to save the money
that would otherwise spend in sending
out manuscript to the publishers and
for their return, and put it out at inter.
est, instead; thus forming sort of a
sinking fund for my old age. I think
there may be something in this New
York Sun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
Childhood.

Man begins life helpless. The babe is
in paroxysms of fear the moment its
nurse leaves it alone, and it comes so
slowly to any power OF self protection
that mothers say the salvation Of life
and health of young child is perpet.
ual miracle. Emerson.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19
Free sllver and Lnmher.

Col. chauncey W. Griggs. president OF the
ST. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company.
while talking the other day on the po-
litical outlook is reported 10 have said:
The mill men OF the state have be-
iieved that II Mckinley and Hobart are
elected prosperous times viii follow. This
is my conviction. But in view OF the agi-
tation for the free coinage OF silver az ths
existing ratio and the demand that this
nation shall at onee open is mtnts TO sn-
Yer. We have felt that Il would be folly to
extend our business or 90 GLOW any accu-
mutation of stocks We have eat down
our orders for logs to the bare necessities
OF the trade and have regulated Our output
down 10 just what we reed TO al ORDERS
already on hand. Until after the election
is over II would be FAR from business pru-
dence for a lumber mil 30 increase is oGt-
put or to extend It's business in any form.
There are too many uncertainties about
free coinage" Col. Griggs has always
been a staunch Democrat. He Was the
Democratic candidate for United States
senator in 1872. He has always been known
as staunch Democrat from conviction,
but on election day in next November he
win cast his vote for the Mckinley and
Hobart electors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19
FREE SILVER MEANS no WORK.
Every Sawnili and Lumber MIL Al
fected by Agitation.

r. E. Aver. formerly OF this city. now OF
Olympia, was In the city yesterday. fresh
from the county convention at Olympia
last SATURDAY. He reports that the Thurs
ton county Republicans have selected one
OF the strongest tickets ever chosen in that
county, headed by II. NJ. Reed. formerly
OF the Seattle land Office. for superior
Judge. Regarding the campaign, Mr.. Aver
said.
"A few weeks ago Thurston county was
more completely dominated by the free
silver idea than any other county west OF
the Cascades. This was largely owing TO
the influence OF Mai. C. II. Aver, OF Olym-
pia, the organizer OF the silver party in
the state. A large number of Republicans
were al that time inclined 10 follow the
Pied Piper OF the Platte. During the past
two weeks. however, the Republicans have
made free use OF the great McCleary
speech delivered In congress last March.
and with most remarkable results. Con-
versions from the free silver ranks have
been reported at Olympia every day. and
there were some prominent men among
them, too. Our leaders In Thurston coua-
~ are now confident that whatever seces-
ssons may take place from Republican
ranks by November will be much more
than Offset by gains from each of the other
parties"
aIr. Aver Will attend the state conven-
ttpA WITH the SOsA t&HAttsy HasiA
Is pledged 10 support the claims OF Mr..
Scobey for governor.
81 had conversation with some Thurs
ton county mill men the other day" said
Mr.. Aver. speaking OF present industrial
conditions I'm Washington as affected by
politics, (which showed me afresh the
great danger attendant upon the possible
triumph OF free silver. For a year past,
the belief has been growing that the COM
ing November election would end the
grave period OF anxiety and suspense
which has represSed business throughout
the country under the resctionary admin
istration of the past four years. Under
this belief all lines OF business have
strengthened. Now We meet another
check All previous demands OF the DEM
agoxues ard visionary hnanciers have
been for wildcat or fat money. the folly
OF which was so patent that few men Of
intelligence were attracted. But a far
more dangerous element has now 20 be
met II Is the ghost of fat money clothed
lr a real dress OF some value. and the
rr.mber of dupes has suddenly become SO
great that the accidental union OF all the
negative and restless elements OF the
country upon the brilliant but shailos
demagogue OF Nebraska Is causing per-
ceptibse panic among business interests
throughout the West and Middle West.
This sudden uneasiness Is rot a mere
cloud. II Ia today reaching and affecting
every sawmiH and shfngle ualll in wash
ington. The mill men say that II Bryan 4
election should become probable within
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19
MINING NOTES.

The White Bear and Golden Queen. IN
which c. p. Oudln and John Y. Cole are
largely interested. are 70 be taken 10 Tor
onto and put upon the market. Both are
good prospects. The White Bear ground
undoubtedly catches the Black Bear lead,
which in turn comes from the lie RoL
Edward Bouche. manager OF the Ivan
hoe. reports that the tunnel on the man
ledge Is In thirty feet. and that the ledge
matter runs from s.. so 10 IS Ia gold. The
Ivanhoe Is on q. X. mountain. and has a
great quartz ledge running through II
which bears every evidence or carrying
mineral
Barnafo is the name of a town which Is
being laid out IN the Cedar Canyon mining
country. NJ the junction OF the Davenport.
Fruitiand. Hunter creek and Springfield
roads. and near the mouth of Cedar can
yon. IL II named after Barney Barnato.
the mining king. The location Is a beau
tiful level plateau, about halfway I'D the
mountain side. with a magnificent view OF
the valleys OF Alder and Hunter creek
and the Spokane and Columbia rivers. The
proprietors are Levi ID. Kean and j. +.
Yohs who represent the Legitimate Min
ing and Smelling Company. OF Houston.
Tex
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The TruStoeS Meet and Dispose OF
Accumulated business.


The board OF trustees OF the Chamber
OF Commerce met yesterday afternoon in
their chambers and transacted what husi-
ness had accumulated during the week.
President Graves was In the chair, and
the following members present: John
Schram. s. l. Crawford. c. +. Crane, w.
s Harlan. |. A. Nsdeau. ID. z. Darie. Mark
W. Harrington, Frank u. Schuyler. Jacob
FSlrth. Thomas w ProSch, w Calhoun
Il. Lobe &. +. Ling. Capt Beck, Charles
r. Ffshhack, A. r Rlethen and J. Gabogan
A letter from Capt Beck on his work In
the matter OF founding ar asylum for the
adult blind, IN which he stated that he had
met with great success and asking that
a committee "a appointed 20 take charge
OF the work. was read by the secretary.
ana the entire matter referred - the com
rnfttee on state and national affairs.
At the previous meeting OF thu board Of
trustees the question OF securing the hy-
arozraphlc Office for Seattle was discussed
the matter coming up on a report BY Score
tagy Ling. ard ln the report OF the meet
ing slight error vas made IN giving the
eist q the secretary's report This called
forth a letter from Lfeut. Hetherington.
IN fs4.args % the cfflce. w6ieh stated that
ths renerf az published was erroneous.
Secretary Ling explained the matter 20
the satisfaction u the trustees y reading
the minute az the previous meeting which
was "a follows
tine secretary reported on behalf OF the
n-sslianf that he. me president. having
communicated with Lieut. Hetherinrton.
recently IN charge OF the photographic
ofyara At Port Townsend. Thought Il sd-
,.Yxahle that TIE matter of petitfoniug tor
a hvarogrAphlc station az Seattle - laid
oyar ara chat the president would report
MS views AZ the next meeting"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19

According 20 the Skamanla County Pic
neeT. interest is growing apace regarding
the development OF the newly DISCOVERIES
mineral belt along the upper waters OF
Rock creek and IT'S tributaries At first
the reports OF the prospects we're SO vague
and unsatisfactory as to attract but little
attention, but IL is now a well established
fact that mineral, consisting Of gold. sill
yer AMI copper. exists in paying quantities.
and daily may be seen prospectors and
operators going 10 the fields. located some
fifteen or twenty miles from Stevenson.
which is beyond doubt the nearest and
most accessible point. Several parties
have been out and returned from the mines
and report a good rou.e which can be
made easily. This would Indicate the
opening OF new career for Stevenson.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19

A Snshomish special says: An assay OF
ore from Finch streak IN the Ssran
mine in the Sultan basin district gave lsIle
ounces in silver ard 10 ounces in gold. or
a. present silver quotations yi.e6-8 per
ton. This streak was thought for long
time 20 have been valuelsss on account OF
the presence OF CINE. This Is the biggest
strike es far as the assay - concerned
that has ever been made In the Northwest
The streak ss said 20 be lengthy one
and is good twelve inches in width IN
the main ledge OF this claim there are four
feet OF ore that will average 500 per ton,
thus making the Sarah one OF the most
desirable in Washington. The mine Is the
property OF w. +. Brown and the Forty
I'VE Mining Company. Judge Denney, or
Snohonaish. and Hughes. Allen. MeMseken
e. Hughes are interested in the company
The first car load OF ore IS now being
packed 10 Sultan, distance OF twenty
five miles.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19
Hosiery.

I.aaies. lgose. Fast Biaek. Sc pair.
Ladies Assa. FAst Black. Seamless
extra values. lee. lave.
Ladies' kieze. Fast Black. Seamless.
IS 1-8e Mcrsn 35e.
Ladies' Hose. Fast Black. Seamless.
- w0Tta Ssc.
ladies' Hose. Fast Black. Seamless.
- Ia worth 90.
Ladies' Hose. Fast Color Tan. seam
less. isc. asc. 40. soc.
shslaTens' Heavy Fast Black Hose.
1ac.
Chilarens' Heavy Fast Black Seam
less Hose istac. f5c.
Chilareas' Heavy Fast Black Seam
iesa Hose. special valne sc pair.
chHarens' Extra Fine Fast BLACK
Seamless Hose aSe. s. i-sc. aec 10 ssc
PAIR
Boys Extra Heavy East Black Ri-
cycle ficse -.
ODDS aud ends in ladies' Jersey RIB
underwear at half prise.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19

The DIiedriva- has been az work for sew
srsl DAYS putting down new piles for the
Gilman coal hurkers.
TIE brick work on che Great Northern
freight depot is progressing raus9lv. and
the west wall of the building shows uo
well
N. y. Grover. % ST. Paul. general sollci-
TOR OF the Great Northern. has been in
Seattle for several cays on business con-
nectsd With ire Spokane freight rate casa
He went 20 Vancouver. r. G. yesterday.
Receiver c. ] Smith. o, the Oregon I'm
nroveweBt Company. Yesterday returned
from an extended business trip 20 CALI
fornla. lie confirms ERE report that the
So Paul ts a total less. an9 thinks the
hull viii ne sold ss q les.
TIE Great Northern announces new
rates On plaster hoard n car loads. errec-
tive August j.. 20 North Pacific coast tar
rrsnals. So follows: From Cincinnati,
TiitsharE. Chicago. NflSs.ssinnl river and
common points. 81 cents from Missouri
river. 81 Paul sni common points. Is
cents
T-s'er2-k Harrison. general manager,
Hnd Roe.rt TEzrnbs4la general rtr.~~a-s-
sen3~us % re T.onton a NortNwss. e-r
railway q. ErxAr6. are ezpessss ~, ar
rive 81 New York or Sztur3ay nex.. on a
tour % oh@erv1t %. Alter rws sayS
sEay ~ New York thew z41 nros,A-ss 4,
Ire Pacific cease. returning 20 New York
IN October.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19
Court Notes.

Peter N. Davlk ard Knut pauison. both
natives OF Norway. and Alfred sciigren.
a native OF Sweden. were admitted TO cisI-
zenship yesterday by Judge Osborn
netstion was flied In the probate court
yesterday bv T.. c. Gilman for letters OF
administration OF the estate q his brother
a N. Gilman. deceased. 10 VIII has
been fouEl..
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
Tor Robert ]. McC1elland. OF Seattle and
Dora h Bolduc. Of Edmonds: August
Schroeder and Mrs. Katy Gehi. both OF
Getcheli. Wash.
A decree OF foreclosure was yesterday
signed bv Judge Osborn on a mortgage
FOR 1900. with Interest at per cent.
held by Irving Wood against o. w. Craig,
and another mortgage for 81 .ess.g sgaink
l.. T. Shelton ct al.
The report Of II. W. Moulton as re-
ceiver OF the Allcn Printing Company.
fled Yesterday In the superior court,
shows receinss since June 30 Of 1850 and
disbursements OF s,4tss. leaving cash and
warrants on hand 10 the amount OF S51s.si
Frank NJ, Woodruff. guardian or Harry
Lee BroefYIe. flee his report In the pro-
bate court yesterday. showing 1900 on
hand. An order was issued oy judge
Langley authorizing the. investment o.
the sum in county general fund and road
and bridge warrants.
An appeal from the board OF state land
commissioners was fled yesterday In the
s sosns s soes In as eas Ss lands
American Lumber and Shingie Company.
the Washington Dredging and Improve
ment Company. George kinnear 81 al.
Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Com
pany. Merchants National bank. y; r.
Runyan. w. r. Trlnble. Leary-coilins
Land Company.
Frank I. Barwell yesterday fled exeep-
lions 20 the commissioners report IN the
libel suit against the steamer w X. Ner-
win. Accommodating the bill or exceptions
IL n copy Of the evidence for the respond
ent az the hearing before Commissioners
Sprigrs, together with A note from the
commissioner explaining Thar counsel Tor
Rarwell asked him 70 have the entire
testimony taken iu shorthand. an expense
which the commissioner did not feel an-
thorixed 20 incur. The commissioner
proposition TO have sfenaSrapher proNia-
ed counsel would paw the bill was declin-
"a. When testimony for the ltoeliant was
taken Commissioner spriggs kept SIMPLY
MS usual rotes He dld the same with the
respondenfs testimony. but stenograpn-
or was rrcsent AZ the iatter's expense,
ana it was n copy OF the sten1kra pher' =
report that was ffled yesterday. Commls-
sioner spriggs certifying that Il was cor
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19
Blanket Bargains.

Here's a chance TO buy blankets for
winter use. These are best blanket val
ues you have ever BEEN offered.
IS Pair soft Finish le-s Size Gray
Blankets. colored borders. good value,
for 81, special price CSC.
100 Pair Fancy Stripped Blankets
soft and. fiuffy. very desirable for bath
blankets or loanging robes, sterling
value az SIS. sale price sSc.
LIS Pair Tan Colored Biankets. fancy
borders. splendid quality. just the tisiRg
for bed sheets. would be cheap al s1.ao.
special price si.ls.
60 Pair Silver Gray Wool Blankets,
large size, extra quality. special value
se.7s.
rs Pair 1914 White Blanket sheets.
eolored borders. good quality. special
90.
WHITE Ar4r~wooL BLANKETS.
Direct from the celebrated Oregon
City wooden mill. Imperfect. bat hardy
percepilhie, at a tremendous sacrifice.
60 Pair 1914 White All Wool Blankets.
slightly imperfect. wcald be cheap at
$3.50. special s.
100 Pair ia All wool White Blankets.
slightly imperfect, well worth 81.
special s6.5a.
50 Pair 12-4 All Wool White Blankets.
slightly imperfect. regular value I'll,
special S.sa.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19

CeAttI~. w. s7if NtA To -
David Bruce. kss sa9. go -, sxst,,s .l,,
lahr. -. furnished ey yoar company en-
or s.e ..-.~f y. 30 not hesitate - pro
'ShsT !. ~. r,s.~s advantageous forafian
nsanse nav~oses n Seattle. TAsfe -
Ter 50 s..sst,v ys-sasr@a IN close aToz'EssEsy
every .,ss.,.a. ana IN al RESPECTS ne 10y
te 80 s-,es.ier 20 any ethev shaN sF0Ira
= !, -. sisv. me street car ssrNses = az
s',,,v adequate. ard ~ ws,..i - =,
,ss ., grounds % any sn'esp'sss s''''''''
our ~ s,a,,,ssp sf-rsl4 4 SELLS BROS.
EotS1'h ~ sells Bree
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19

rean,e passsnx along the water front
ves,ersiav morning, in the vicinity OF the
Gilman coal bunkers. wondered Why the
frehoat snouualmie was throwing out SO
many streams Of water when there was no
Are. Had they stopped 20 inquire their GU
rte~ify would have been satisfied by being
tols that a coal test was Ia progress. THIS
test was under the direction OF ire sNAtI l
s.s,,- hoarxs consisting 81 J. NJ c0lman,
m yeurgs and Secretary Olsen cf tire
nasrd Of public works. There were two
s<.rtnt,n- az coal used IN the test. Nsy
,srsnt 10 7. Co. cosn and Carbon. it took
ass rounds 10 make the test, which lasted
for an hour and ten minutes. Both OF me
coats g-,vs very good Satisfaction. e.t
until the computations are hsilsheo - !" "a
-. -. .enwn which stood the higher
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19
August Trade Brin1gers.
Dress Goods.

Wool Pisias. Scotch and French
plsids. very suitable for waists. TRIM
m!ngs ana childsen's dresses.
s. inches wide Gee yard.
80 Inches wide Sc yard.
~ inches wise 81 ana si.s5 yard.
SILK Warp Brlisianslae. A very new
fabric. has al the Effects Of a Tane.a
six. Old blue and Tar. Brown and
Black. Rose and Grey. R.as and Green.
Is very good for UNDERSTANDS. RUNE. etc.
- snches vide Size per yard.
Clay NorSsed Serge In tsrsys and
Navy Blue. Browns and Black.
~ inches wide s. IS a yard.
Heavy Tweed Effects In Gray and
Brown mixtures.
~ inches wide Sc yard.
81 inches wide SIS yard.
s. inches vile It's yard.
Cravanette Serses. warranted water
proof extra special values. - inches
wide 81. %. As inches wide sl.S. 3 inches
wide Sic. 81 inches wide si-7s yard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-19

A1elsys ~ more than twenty 6sw.
hzc elapsed Stree service 81 - - =.
end complaint on the aessnssrr us~--s
= 1ae young mar who gave xurh a w,sr-
party 20 number % ashsse~z a. -.
= = A. grounds about two r-p~.E~
isey we're rrass5ezng AZ the trars
rnen ne Appeared dressed in raasr esossse.
~na asked permission TO run rssn ter
Iney isughfnziy sssented. ART after c.
- 70 turns about ths track re tarew e.
pretenssons OF unxasnlInesz ara s..ss. 49, -.
the Best sorfnters on ire r-ossrs. IT, =
from British Columbia. an4 Is s~ia "a :. :.
quite record there a. r1nner. rzoa,wh
u. TIE pest ns hz@ dons here IL 80 yasss h