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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
sIxTY-FIvE YEARS A SOLDIER.
From The London Daily Mail
Sergeant NJ Tor Rnhert Elliott OF OctaVia str

From I.OnUOn UdIIy
Sergeant Major Robert Elliott, OF Octavla street
Battersca who claims the longest continuous serV-
ice of any man still serving in the army, has been
the recipient of the Royal Victorian medal Ser
geant Major E,Otts service extends as far back
January 1882. In letter written by order or
the King to Lord AIiendalc. the captain OF the
wardng the medal it Is stated: The King Is glad
to have this opportunity of conterrng the media!
upon him not only account of his distinguished
military service but because also he occupied the
position of sergeant major OF the Heomen of the
Guard on the occasion of his majestys inspection
of that body"
Sergeant Major Elliott Is in his eighty-frst
year but looks quite twenty years younger. lie
was only fifteen when he Joined the second bat
TALON Of ROYAL Regiment. and only four months
later he was sent off North America
At the recent Inspection the King had a lengthy
chat with the veteran. The Prince of Wales asked
him when did you join the army When your
ROYAL father was two months and two days oil.
was his reply II must tell him that, said th1
Prince with a laugh
sergeant Ma ior Elliott still does his of duty
He points with pride to grandfather who died at
LOG wears OF age and an aunt who lived until 1O4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01

Grace Taughn Ends Life 7cith Bullet
litter Escaping SdndtOr1um.

Grace Vaughn an actress. the wife of Augustus
Bothner. a theatrical manager who has produced
several well known plays, committed suicide yes
terday morning after she had escaped from Null
doon's sanatorium near White Plains where she
was sent about month ago to take the rest and
exercise cure.
She escaped from the sanatorium on Friday
night and New York Late at night she
appeared at the home of her husband. wearing a
sweater and short skirt that had been her garD at
the farm. She appeared rational at the time and
her husband thought it best let her remain with
him.
Mrs Bothner as soon as she reached home De
gan to talk about her fears that she would become
nernlanently insane She and her husband occupleu
4 room on the third floor. Miss Airline Bennett
an actress. who had been nursing Mrs BONNER
at the sanato~ium and wlfo came to New ork "heii
the patient escaped, occupied room on the lo"i'
floor.
MI Bothner left the house for A few minutes
yesterday morning and Miss Bennett was also out
of the room. Mrs. Bothner went TO pufed" On"
got a loaded revolver With this she returleu "
bed. and in a half sitting posture she placeu r
muzzIe close to her right temple and hred. Inc
bullet crashed through her head and death was
instantaneous -,
The noise of the shot reached Miss Bennett. who
was upstairs a the time, and she ran down 10 L
her patient lying on the bed with gaping woaiiu
in her head. Ar examination of the reNoiEei
showed that four of the FIVE shells in It had oeen
fired Miss Bennett said that she haG heard only
two shots
Miss Bennett. Mr.. Bothner and Frank Hohhes-
worth the brother of Mrs. Bothner. were taken 10
the West Side police court as witnesses from
where they were turned over to the coroner 1or
examination He discharged them.
Mrs Bothner was sent to Muldoon's about
month ago to If she could not get relief from d
nervous trouble with which she was suffering
Several times she had been committed to asyiunls.
When NJ Eothnar managed a Bunch OF Keys
several years ago his wife the star. Before
that she had appeared in the Mccall Opera com
pany and the Spencer Opera Company and In sew
eral comedies
Before marrying Mr.. Bothner she was married 10
Andrew Rawson Jennings of Cleveland. They sep
2rated soon. and Mr.. Jennings had her placed III
an insane asylum. a few months later she was
committed to asylum IN Elgin, Ill, from W'heh
she was discharged cured. Her last engage
msnt in George AIDES play. Just out OF Col
legc." the rights Of which Mr. Bothner purchased
from Charles Frohman- Besides being a theatrlclI
manager. MI Bothner is interested in Long Island
real estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
TRANSMISSION OF BLOOD MAY SAVE.
Second Operation, 1t Is Believed, Will Re
store Mrs. Chapman to Health.

Another operation for the TRANSMISSION OF
blood was performed yesterday on Mrs Tirzah
Hamlin Chapman. the soloist Of the Lafayette
Avenue Presbyterian Church, who has been I'M
conscious for seventy-two hours at the prospect
Heights Hospital, Brooklyn. Early in the week
her husband. Livingston Chapman and her SIS
ier submitted TO operation which gave Mrs.
Chapman a quart Of blood Miss Helen Frost
and Arthur b. Hanlin. a brother of the pa
Gent. each submitted TO operation for the
same purpose yesterday
DIR. Frank Campbell. who has charge of the
case, said that the last TRANSMISSION would prob
sbiy restore Mrs. Cha lnlan 10 consciousness and
beaita- She is suffering from blood poisoning
&la aaanlia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
HISTORY OF THE UMBRELLA.

From The London Globe
With the seasons upside down they at pres
emit people beginning to resilize the absolute
necessity OF stirring out of doors without an
umbrella II social history is to be trusted the first
EngIishman to carry umbrella was one Hanway.
who lived at the end of the eighteenth century. AT
first he regarded eccentric individual, but
by degrees many discovered much method in his
madness. and before he died in 1856 the fashion he
set was adopted by society general or course,
Hanway was the originator of the umbrella.
Among the Greeks and Romans some such article
was very common, though oddly enough IL was re-
ga rdcd as "A purely feminine appanaGe. and one
which men might never condescenSa TO adopt But
all over the the umbrella has for generations
been well known insignia of power and roy
atty Thus, on the sculptured remains of Egyptian
temples one representations of kings going in
procession with umbrellas carried over their heads
Even in India to-day of the great mana jams
still call themselves Lords of the Umbrella, and
in an address presented by the King of Burmah to
the Vcersy of India In 1855. the British repreSen-
tatlve is described the monarch who reigns
over the great umbrella wearing chiefs of the East
one has only walk through the streets OF any
Indian town to-day to how important social
distinction the umbrella has become. For native
TO go without umbrella in the streets Of Cal
cuta instance, is practically mark of degrade
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
]. r. EVERHART ARRESTED
Comes Here from English Prison
To Be Taken AgdiH.

J. Franklin Everhart. who has been IN an Eng
Iish prison FOR year and half. arrived in New
York yesterday after absence of three years
and Immediately taken in charge by the police,
who charged him with being a suspicious person.
Eyerhart to the other side because OF
some dealings that he had in the stock % the La
Chiva Gold Mining Company.
He was with Baron Sin,ors. alias Harry Se!1s
in connection with some fraudulent deals IN TINS
company The baron received a sentence six
months longer than that OF Everfart, and so was
not able 10 come back to this country as soon as
his accoEplice. Inspector McCafferty got letter
from Il member Of the London city police several
days ago telling him to be on the lookout Tor Ever
hart. who planning to return to TINS country
This letter resulted in the arrest OF the man yes
tgT.ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01

GREENHUT & co. announce that on September
7 they viii open their house in Sixth avenue, from
18th ID 18th street They have large capital, ana
viii. establish their business the basis OF hrst
class mercha 1dise at reasonable prices
sIMPsoN-cRAWFCRD COMPANY in Sixth
avenue from 18th Goth street, announces the sale
OF handmade lace coats at a reasonable price IL
is also Offering white embroidered robes and a
large stock of autumn millinery, including I'M
trimmed hats of French and American make
HEARN. in West 18th street announces this
week an offering of chdren's clothing suitable for
school, including sailor suits, shirts and houses,
children's aprons and misses and chlren's felt
hats The annual sale school supplies will be
held this week. At the store will also be found a
good selection OF home furnishings laces and fan
nelS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
PYTHIAN DAY AT ULMER PAhh'
Knights Prepare for Big Celebration Oh
Gravesend Bay Tomorrow.

The Associated Lodges OF the hhlshtS W
Pythias of both Kings and queens c""i'ieS wiz
celebrate pvthian Day al Timer Park to-mor-
row with an afternoon and evening picnic anu
5r;I1 nv 4ba uniformed companies Of greater
New yort John Stevenson. grand chancellor
Of New York State will be the guest oil hoho''
and II is expected that nearly every one Oh 'ie
Grand Lodge officers will be present
There will be games in the afternoon Inc
names of those already entered include many OF
the best athletes in New York. 4 bowling con-
test for money prizes will be held in the even
ing.
Special trains will bn operated over the Brook
Iv1 Rapid Transit lines 10 the park, ana every
effort is being made to make the outing a menu
orahle one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
RIOT OVER A KILLING.
Wido7o Of Slain italian Leads One
Faction 7cith Big Knife.

A riot between two factions of italians took
place in East New York last night over a shoot
ing ARRAY, in which one man was killed and an
other so badly injured that he probably VIII die
The dead Annibelo Colombo, retired
hotel keeper, living at No 1919 Rockaway ave-
nue. a minute before shooting him, Natalie
Schettino. of No. 2125 Bergen street, sent bull
let through Joseph Perozzi, of No. 2063 Bergen
street.
Schettino was employed about a year ago by
Perozzi VINO is a contractor. 1t is said that
several of Perozzis employees did not receive
their wages. and that SchettinO was among
them Since then he has demanded the money
several times. Two weeks ago PeroZZ recelFeu
a letter which the police think Schettino wrote
demanding $500 penalty of death. Perozzl
and Colombo were seated in front OF an Ice
cream store at No. 1893 Rockaway avenue last
night SChettino came along, demanded ms
money. and then without waiting for reply
shot both men,
A crowd Immediately gathered and attacked
The man who had done the shooting. Friends
of Schettino also appeared the scene, and
bv the time the police arrived there was good
sized riot. which it took vigorous use OF CLUBS
IN sion Colombo's wife led faction bran
dishing a big knife with which she threatened
the one who was responsible for the death OF her
husband
Schettino was finally extriCated from TIE
crowd and escorted to the station house PerozZl
was carried to st. Marys Hospital.
The police think that the same person may
have been az work in this case as IN that Oh
Father Forrentino of the Church OF Our Lazy OF
I,oretto. who was threatened with death the
other day unless he gave S5"" TO an agent -
the Black Hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
OFFERINGS AT THE STORES.
FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS CONSULT THE ~lD'
TTSING COLUMNS OF THE ISSUE or TO-DAY.

ABRAHAM & STRAUS OF Brooklyn, announce
this week their annual china sale Al the store
may he found dinner SETS salad bowls, milk Jars
fruit saucers bread and butter plates, odd pieces
of table china. glazed stone ware.-sracker Jars
yellow freproof ware. decorated toilet sets. Rock
ingham teapots, and large selection of oil and
electric lamps.
r II MACY g. co. Sixth avenue and S4th street
are making a speciality this week of outhtting boys
and girls for school. On the list of merchandise
which n will sell only cash. is clothing suitable
fer school girls and boys and girls gloves. hand
kerchefs hosiery and footwear, neckwcar, chill
drens belts umbrellas. hair ribbons. pocket knives
a large assortment of stationery and books. and
good selection of furniture Tor coliege rooms III
q, alec offering an assortment OF draperes and
hIenkeU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
SAILED
STEAMERS AT FOREIGN PORTS.


Liverpool Aug 3O-Bovic tBrI New York; Lucanis 81.
New via queenstown
Bristol. Aug Si-ChicagO city tf3rl. New York -. -
Plymouth. Aug 81 ISs a m-Philadelphta View aorS tn
a'he-bours and Southampton IrOceeded)-
Southampton Aug 31Philaeiphia. New YORK VIA fiyn
outh and Cherbourg- -, -.
Hamburg Aug 81. 10 ul-Amertka tIerl, New lotA -
Rotterdam Aug 3O-Rotter Inn Dutch tank New 1oIS
Cherbourg 81 rn-Cirosser kurfdrst tler'- wv
Taiwan Aug 2s-Headly (BF'. New York via sinEAs0''
ra,,,s Sug as-Europa QtaD, York -
Mo De JaneIro Aug 31-Zamora (Brl. New YORK Wa
Bermuda PernambucO and Bahia - 81.
Ialny Aug 29-MatoppO (3r New York VIA 81 VIZ
st Sroi: Aug 81 / 4 m-Parima (Br). New York fs
kits. etc
SAILED
London sur 31-Mesaba (Br) York.
liverpool Aug 31-EtruTia tBrJ New YORK Vis ~"se-'
-,
NNe sn,ItSn, New York; $50 Blucher (Gsri from
Hamburg and Southampton, New YORK -. -
Southampton. Sl-St Louis JaInls"n. Sso
Cherbourg (and passed Hurst castle az ~ = m.
Dover Aug 81 go m-Zeeland t8r) IRON Aht"eip'
t4,,Ts re" Aug q! a MA Gascogne G'r). New YOrs:
% m La tFrl New YORK
T,,nkifk Aug -Ruthergien tBr1. New York "a.
Antwerp Aug 81 m-Zeeland sBrl. 1 New f'lA VIZ
Dover: 30th American DUTCH. New YORK
Genoa Am. 29-Re d'ItaIia UtaD. New York
Naples Aug 2S-Cermania (Fr). New York
Trieste Aug 2T-Panncnia lEsrl. New YORK ,-..h.-,s
Singapore Aug 29-TudOr Prince tBr) tfrom HoNShan'
etcl New York =, -. o.,,..,.-
Perrin Aug sl-Koranna CBr) Calcutta and Colombo f0'
TYNE aug So@Kasenga .Tsr new. New York
PASSED.
sasres Aug 2T-F1orida RAD New York for Naples and
ST vineent. V. Aug 3-clsarpSoI Csr New Yssx 80
sarlarang. etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
HARRY S. CORNISH THE AccusER.

Harry s Cornish. the chief witness against Koi-
"a u uo1fneux ar the Iatter's trial for the muir
dor of Mrs Adams was complainant IN ours
larry case in the West Side court yesterday
Cornish who is president Of the New YORK
Liquid and Dispensing Machine Company az NO
5os West 35th street. accused herman Nliie.' q
discharged ennploye of stealing seventy-four
o,,nds Of block tin pipe from the factory Miller
pleaded guilty and Magistrate Kernochan heid
him for trial in s1.ot0 Cornish said that the hrn1
had lost several hundred dollars worth OF lead and
block tin BY thefts OF workmen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
BOSTON FIGHTS FOR "oLo IRoNsIoEs

odd lrOnsideS" was Boston built, largely Boston
manned. and sailed from Boston TO win famous
victories. If there Is such thing az moral right
the custody of the frigate, Boston has IL II
Assistant Secretary Newberry thinks that more
summer tourists would the Constitution AT
Washington and Annapolis than at Boston. ne
should visit Boston and learn better. The consul
tuition Is always among friends at Boston. ana mas
a reception every day. II the retuvenated consul
tuition is more in the at the Charlestown Navy
Yard than the hulk Constitution; let heF oe
removed q the lagoon above the new CharleS RIVER
dam between the dam and the new bridge, mere
IN the quiet waters. the most noticeable oh)ect ~
the Immediate scenery. the proud old fr1gate would
afev rest still her birthplace In the city tdt
is proud Of the old ship and happy In having twice
ed her frOu destruction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
TRANSPAcIFIC MAILS.

Destination and Close in New York.
ands via Seattle Sept s. 500 pn
francisco Mariposa .......-.......sept g. 900
Japan. Corea. China and the
Philippine Islands (via San Francisco)
Hong Kong Maru. sept q 500 m
Australia Except wesD. New Zealand.
Islands. FIJI Islands and New
Caledonia tvia Vancouver and Vie
toria p CS-Aorangi ..-...-.--.....Sept s eco m
Hawaii (via San F'ranciscol-Sierra Sept o. 500
aGis (yia seattie1-Tosa Sept L. 500 m
Hawaii. Japan. Corea. China and the
-Corea -----.-..sept TO- 600 m
Zealand. Australia Except wesO
New Caledonia (via san Fran
csco)-Yeddo q. 500 p m
Japan Corea China and Philippine
Islands via Vancouver and Victoria,
b c)-Empress of China. Sept % 500 p m
Hawaii. Philippine Islands
(vfa Francisco)-U transport. D m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
pHIIapELPHIaN DEAD IN PARIS.

Philadelphia Aug. 3l.-News was received in this
CITY from Paris France of the sudden death there
to-day of John W. Woodsde. a well known re
tired manufacturer of this city. He had been
4 broad for several months a pleasure trip. He
president Of the Valley Forge Park Commits
sion and was well known in business and financial
circles Mr. Woodside was seventy years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
European AdUertisements{


New Workers when reaching THEIR.
starting point IN Europe for a tour
through the Continent, and after deciding
on their excursion plan. if they will send
their itinerary with dates of arrival at GER
tain points to the London Office Of
THE TRIBUNE, Danes Inn House, 26s
Strand, the same will be forwarded with
out expense to the main office of THE
TRIBUNE in New York, and there
placed on file for the convenience of their
friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
GOOD NEWS FOR THE CAMPERS.

From The National Magazine.
For mosquito and black fly bites there is nothing
SO good as poultices made of tea leaves. Put the
stepped tea leaves between two thicknesses or
cheesecIoth and run together: then apply TO the
affected parts. When they become dry. moisten
with tea This Is "A good remedy for fishermen
and campers to keep I'm mind. Something that will
positively prevent the bites OH OF cttronella
which can be obtained from any good druggist
Applv to the hands and face; and II is well to
carry a small bottle of IL I'm the vest pocket while
on a fishing trip Cheesecloth mosquito netting.
coIored yellow will keep the insects away from
the camp: there is odor about the coloring
which dislike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
pIIrs ROBBERS TO FLIGHT.

I.vnbrook, Long Island. Aug. 5l.-Joh MlliS' d
Now York clerk who walking to-day between
tb,s nIace and Valley Stream. set upon by two
rough looking armed with clubs One OF them
struck him a blow on the head
Mills picked up two stones and Knocked one OF
the men down and the other ran away. Inc attacK
xyas undoubtedly made for the purpose of robbery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
CASUALTIES IN ILLINOIS WRECK.

Charleston Ill. Aug "A revised list OF the
dead and injured in the wreck OF the passenger
train on the Nation & Charleston Electric Kali
way Yesterday reduces the number OF dead 10 four
teen and two fatally injured There were ninety
nine passengers on the car All were killed or
more cr less injured. The seriously injured num-
l., f,r+,-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
wELLlNeroN's DISPATCH TABLE.
From Tit Bits.


Mrs Maxwell DIETER known MS Miss Braddon
has many treasures al LiChfied House. her charm
ING home at Richmond -on-Thames. one OF these
* the remarkable dispatch table which the Du%e
of Wellington carried with him throughout me
PenIrsrial War. So ngcuiousIy constructed is this
piece Of furniture that il can be made to serve me
various purposes of writing table. dispatch poN'
chess table. card table and dining table
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port of New York, Saturday, Aug 81, 1907.

ARRIVED
Steamer Kaserin Aususte Victoria tGer). Ruser. Ham
burg August -. Southampton and CherbOurg %
neutrality-suspicious. Line. with S64 cabin 222 third
al 1276 passengers and mdse.
9;23 m.
steamer La Lorraine drl. Poncele Havre August "A.
Compagnie Generate Transatlantique. with Alt
cabin and $50 steerage passengers mails and mdse Ar
rived at at 10 3oth
Steamer virginian CBr) Parse Puerto Mexico AuxiAs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
MR. woopRUFFs GARDENER LOST

New York forty years old gardener for Timothy
l. Woodruff at Camp XIII Kare. in the Adiron-
dacks mysterOusy disappeared Thursday after
noon posse failing 20 find him. boodhounds
were taken into the woods to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01

NAMES LARGEST WHALE.

Prom Ilf ke1uebeC JOurnaI
Large crowds have been attracted to the good
town of MibrdGe recently to see a dead % Ii
which picked up some six miles on Ieut
Nenan light station It is sixty-six feet in length
and undoubtedly the largest specimen OF us klnd
ever seen on the Maine coast. In making Iast 10
the prize the boats is reported to have had
lively experience in combating NUMBER OF sIlAi hS
which kept following their wake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
STEPHEN T. HAYT.

Corning y. Y. Aug 5f.-Stephen T. Hayt' aged
eistv-fo,lr wears died his home here this after
noon. He for years county Republican leader'
a State Senator and canal commissioner, and was
a delegate TO conventions which nominated Lin
coin. Grant Blaine and Harrison. He held many
local and county Offices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
WIRELESS REPORT;
INCOMING STEAMERS.

The KroonIand which reported 10 sable Island az
m Yesterday. 900 miles east OF SANDY HOOK - eN
rected to dock about p m Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
ITALY AND SOUTH OF FRANCE
GENOA, P s SEAgIl Pskk
"a "EDEN PALACE. T"
Proposals.

CtEAI,ED BIDS OR PROPOSALS. WILL BE Re-
- Water supply al the ONCE OF
the Secretary No go Broadway New York. Room Sll
Ninth door until T. VI. Tuesday. September u.
1897. which time bids will be opened and contra,t WI
be awarded practicable Thereafter Tor ire
construction and attic Office out5ing 70 D
located High Fails. Marbletown Township lister
County, York. Pan Ehlst Containing information
for bidders specifications. and pamphlet or ccnSct
drawings can De obtained boom 1915 at the aoovs
dspOsitiuG the OF nve dollars tSoI l9f
! EDWARD SIMMONS. President
CHARLES y CHADWICK.
CHARLES \ SHAW.
Board Of water supply
WALDO SMITH. Chief Engineer
THOMAS HASSETT Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
sBrings mail.
OUTGOING STEAMERS

sBrfngs mail
OUTGOING STEAMERS
TO-DAY.
Vessel
Mall closes. sails
---.-...--... a $50
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 2
r,r,rc.ss Anne Norfolk Old DOM. s.Oop m
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.
,a,s.r wilhelm IL Bremen. n u Lloyd $3.50 100
N11-,5roi pernamtuco 1900 500
,,,Ittta NanIes Hamb- m
sranaboe IarIIs OuyiIle, Clyde. 800
Itansaa Crtv savannah. Savannah. 800
rngersor Norfolk Old Dom. .......... 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-01
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC

60 + as sun sets s:35 Moon rises - Moons age .
HIGH WATER
,s Sand, EJooL IA Gov Island 3.il He'll Gate 5O4
~ saudi Hook 25UiC Gov. Island 3:2+ Hell Gate SlI