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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Little Emile

Death lay on her like an untimely
frost
Upon the sweetest flower of all the
field
After a brief illness, agonizing to
the devoted parents. little Emile fell
asleep. The choir Of angels COM
posed Of little children, the pure in
heart, were waiting for her that sad
day she left our earth and went to
heaven. Three years was The age of
This precious child. So winsomes so
lovely and happy was she that all
We're drawn to her.
No words can comfort the heart
broken parents. Mr. and Mrs. Allen
DeGratfenreid. May strength come
to them from the words of the bless
ed Saviour who said: suffer little
children to come unto me and forbid
them not, for Of such il the kingdom
Of heaven
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
semi-Centennial Observed.

Tuesday, November II, marked thu
Accomplishment of fifty years of de-
voted work by Sister Eulalia of the
order of Daughters of the Cross
Sister Eulalia is a teacher at st. Vim
|eent's Academy, where her gentle
influence and thorough teaching has
left its impress son three generations
The day was properly celebrated al
|St. Nincent's. Bishop Van de Ven Of
ficiated at the Communion service
There were many guests for din
her. The big pyramid anniversary
cake was decorated with fifty light
ed tapers.
III the afternoon Sister EulaIia re-
eeived her friends, some of them
mothers now, bringing their children
to join with them in extending con-
CALCULATIONS TO their beloved teacher
on the completion of a half century
Of faithful work.
Sister Eulalia's influence as a
teacher las gone out to others be-
sides her pupils. who know and APP
preciate her worth
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Personal Mention.

Miss Matte Lewis of ST. Joseph,
Tensas parish, who has been in this
city the past Two weeks for surgical
treatment on the eye, will return
home today. The operation, which
was a very delicate one. was skill
fully performed by DR.. Blanchard.
and almost immediate relief was ok
perie1leed. Miss Lewis, who is one OF
the most capable public school
teachers in the state, with years of
experience and culture to give
strength TO her work, expects TO re-
sumo her teaching on her return
home, without any Ill effects from
the operation as DIR. Blanchard gives
her this assurances. Miss Lewis was
the guest of Dir. and Mrs. Purnell
and Mrs. Yerger while III the city.
Her short stay was much regretted
by her friends who greatly enjoyed
her bright congenial companionship,
The bits of wholesome philosophy
that make her conversation spark
ling. Miss Lewis has other friends
in Shreveport who were glad to see
her and wish her we'll
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Confederate Christmas Seals.

Mrs. r. /. Bayless, chairman OF
the committee Of u. u. C. Christmas
seals, urges The daughters to make
this year The banner year in the sale
of their beautiful artistic Christmas
seals and thereby add "a large sum
10 the Arlington monument fund.
Mrs. Mamie Woodward Nelson of
the Shreveport chapter was very
successful III the sale of seals last
year, and will doubtless be glad to
supply them to those interested this
year, For convenience of purchas-
ers the seals are put up in envelopes
of two sizes, 100 seals worth SOC, 80
seals 25c The L. ID. Confederate
seals may be used on any letters or
packages but their must not be put
on the face of letters or packages as
the local postmasters are instructed
to discard them from the mail. They
may be used as decoration on re-
verse of mail matter.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Tl.anksairina Day.

It is coninglt is coming be thu
weather dark or fair
See The joy upon the faces, feel the
blessings in the air;
Get the dining chamber ready, lei
the kitchen stove be filled
Into gold dust pound the pumpkins
have the fatted turkey killed
Tie the chickens in d bundle by their
downy yellow legs,
Hunt the barn with hay upholstered
for the next OF fresh-laid eggs.
lis The next Of a procession of the
centuries on its way,
Get a thorough welcome ready for
the grand old day.
Ali the poor and sick and sorrowing
TO our hearts they all are
known,
For God never made blessing to be
clinehed and held alone;
Here are brothers, here are sisters,
all entitled to their share;
We shall always have them with us
He hath put them in our care.
YOU who clutch at every mercy and
devote it to yourselves,
You are putting heavy treasures on
the weakest kind OF shelves;
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Passed ii The Life Eternal


Mrs. Aletha Buroh, aged 81 years.
A life ripe in years and rich in deeds
of devotion could not pass out with
out leaving behind something more
than q fearful memory. There is the
retaliation that something good,
something high and noble has gone
from earth, in the passing Of this
quiet life.
Devoted and unselflsh, with a
prayer in her heart for her dear
ones, with hands ready and willing
to serve, and lips sweet with cheer
and counsel she lived each day.
Mrs. Burch was native Of Wood
ford County. Ky Her big country
home near the pretty old town of
Versailles was the seat Of hospital
lty, culture and refinement. The
.Glays were her friends and neigh
bors. and iii her reminiscent talks
she gave pleasing pictures OF the in
telleetnal life OF that old-south Pc
rl0d. About twenty years ago Mrs.
BurcT came to Shreveport to make
her home with her daughter, the
late Mrs. George +. Neild, d beloved
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Work Of the Depot Aaent.

Mrs. Baker. the efficient depot
agent, finds opportunities daily for
rendering aid to the unprotected and
distressed who pass through the
union station. A recent pitiable case
was an old man on crutches who ar
rived from Vieksburg en- route to his
former home at Newton, Texas. The
day was cold and windy, the traveller
thinly clad with a few cents only in
his pocket to relieve hunger. Mrs.
Bakers vigilant eye soon discovered
the poor man. Her proffered assist
ance was eagerly accepted, and with
contributions from persons who
heard the story Of distress and q
ticket furnished by Mrs. Shuttle
worth from the Home Charitable
Association the traveller was sent Oh
his honleNard journey with q glad
heart
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
The Deserted Home.

One less at homel
The charmed Circle broken-a dear
face
Missed day by day from its accus-
toned place,
But cleansed and saved and perfect
ed by gracel
One more in heavenl
One less at homel
One voice Of welcome hushed. and
eyermore
One word of farewell spoken, on the
shore
Where parting comes not, one soul
landed more
One more in heayen
One less at homel
Chill as the earth-born mist the
thought would rise
And wrap our footsteps round and
dim our eyes,
But the bright sunbeam darteth
from the skies
One more in heavenl
One more at home8
This is not home, where cramped in
earthly mold
Our sight OF Christ is elm. eur love
is cold,
But there, where face TO face we
shall behold,
Is home and heavenl
One less on earth!
Its pains, its sorrows, and its tolls to
share,
One less the pilgrims daily cross to
bear,
One more The crown Of ransomed
souls to wear
At home III heaven!
One more in heaven!
Another thought 10 brighten cloudy
days,
Another theme Of thankfuIness and
praise,
Another link on high our souls to
raise
To home and heavenl
/. One more at homei
That home where separation can not
be.
That home where none are missed
eternally,
Lord Jesus, grant us all place with
Thee
AT home III heaven.
Selected.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26

You who take the wares of heaven
divide them as you may,
Will behold their value doubled, on
some grand old day.
1t is eoming-it is coming. let the
breezes lisp the tale.
Let the mountain breezes tell on ey-
cry whispering gale.
Let the valleys smile their blandest,
and their vessels fleet,
As The rivers seek The oceans with
their silver slippercd feet
Let all pleasures be more pleasant,
let all griefs with hopes be
nerved,
Let all blessings praise their sources
with the thanks that are de-
servedl
Every spirit should look heaven
ward-eyery heart should tri-
butte pay
TO the God Of nations who has given
us this grand old day.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Sympathy.

The deepest sympathy is felt for
the family of Mrs. A. Wolff who are
sorely bereaved by her death. Mrs.
Wolff was devoted wife and moth
er. Her long and painful illness was
borne with fortitude and patience.
Everything that the hands of her
loving daughters. Misses Josephine
and Pearl Wolff, could do, and her
husband, Mr.. A. Wolff, was done to
relieve her suffering and give cheer
mess to the sick room of the dear
invalid.
The Travis street public school. of
which Miss Josephine Wolff is the
beloved and efficient principal, was
closed by Superintendent Byrd the
day OF Mrs. VOLTS burial out of re-
speet to the bereaved family.
Funeral services were conducted
AT the family home on Travis street
by Rabbi Jacobson Tlterment in He
brew Rest.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the Legislature.


The Caucasian is authorized o an
nounce that p. ?. Keith is candi-
date for the Legislature from Caddo
Parish, subject TO the action Of the
stel.loul at.c party.
The Caucasian is. authorized TO an
nounce that W. H. B. Groom is q
candidate for reelection TO the Leg
aslatuge, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian Is authorized TO an
nomcc chat ] L. Johnston, Jr., is a
candidate for The Legislature from
Caddo parish. subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
aennce tint L. Wayles Browne is q
candidate for the Legislature from
Gaddo parish, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
desire to submit my announce
Fnent as candidate in the Democrat
tic primary, for recollection to the
Legislature Of ouisiana, and, i'll so
doing, | wish to express my sincere
thanks to the citizens Of Caddo Par
ish for past honors, and trust | may
continue to merit their confidence
and support. which is respectfully
solicited. l.. T.. THOMAS.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce that Henry Hunsicker is a
candidate for recollection to the Leg
aslature, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26

and gentle woman whose memory is
still green in the hearts of her
friends. The rearing Of Mrs. Neild's
only child, Edward Neild, became
the duty of the bereaved mother and
to that task she conseerated her life,
her mission to the child
and to The man. She lived to see the
crown of happy marriage upon his
head and the home merry with the
prattle of her great-grandson.
Mrs. Burch was devoted member
of the Baptist church, but creed
mattered little to her-shc was a
Christian,
Funeral services held at the home
Of her grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs.
Neild, and her son-in-law,
MIR. George Neild, were attended by
a large number of friends who val
ued her worth and felt that a rare
sweet spirit had gone to its heaven,
ly reward.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
For Clerk OF the District Court.

The Caucasian has been author
sxed to announce that Geo. POLICEMAN
rs q candidate for The office of Clerk
of the District Court, subject to the
action OF The Democratic party.
The Caucasian has been author
lzed to announce chat S. N. Kerley is
o candidate for the Office of CLERK OF
the District Court, subject 10 The ac-
ton of The Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
FOR .Illslne oil tlle IitY Court.

The Caucasian i authorized to an
nounce Hon liai I. blanchard as q
sandidale t, stirred himself as
Judge Of the City Court subject to
She action Of the Democratic party.
The Caucasian IS authorized to an
nounee ruat Hon Ireland Williamson
+ q candidate for Judge of the City
Gourt. subject 70 the action Of the
Democratic parIs
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
PERSONAL.

Mr.. r. b. Evans OF NlCkSDurg AM
Miss Ernestine Evans, the fathel
and sister of Mrs. Allen DeGratfen
reid. arrived Friday night to givf
the comfort of their presence to Mr.
and Mrs. DeGraffenreid in their
great sorrow.
Mrs. +. T. Whited has returned
from Monroe, where she was called
/ nv the serious illness of her son, Mr.
! William Gordon. who is now conva-
lCsCent.
/ MIR. and Mrs. Felix Williams have
/ returned from a pleasant visit tC
New Orleans.
| Mrs. W. s. peniclt of New Orleans
and her children, Veva and VILLAS
Ernest. made a delightful few days
visit to relatives in the city last
week.
Mrs. Will rord has returned from
% pleasant visit TO New Orleans.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Il. Knapp OF
Oshkosh, who are the guests OF Yrs.
\. B. Ives, will spend the winter i'll
Shreveport.
Mrs. J. w. Swain and little daugh-
Ter Thelma arc enjoying a visit TO
Mrs. Jere Burns on Wall street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Wilkinson made
a brief visit to Baton Rouge during
the week to visit their sons, Scott
and pugh Wilkinson, whom they
found in good health and standing
in their studies.
Friends of Miss Otelia Jacobs will
be delightebto hear That the serious
symptoms of her illness have been
controlled and she is steadily i'm
proving.
The Misses Whited have gone to
Fort Worth TO attend the marriage
or their school friends, Misses Mar
garet and Frances Lysaght The,
Misses Whited will be the guests of
Miss Mabel Long during their visit,
Mrs, Henry Calm has gone TO
Louisville. Ky. to visit her mother.
Mrs u. T. Mccullough who was
the welcome guest Of friends in the
city for several weeks, has returned
10 her :home in Columbus, Miss.
Miss kate Ma1del of West Monroe
is The guest of Mrs. j. f. Johnston OH
street.
Mrs. James keeny's pleasant guest,
Miss Mulvihill of Vicksburg, will
leave for her home today.
Little Nancy Rand, who has been a
patient at the Schumpert Memorial
for the past two weeks.
returned home Saturday well and
her own bright little self again.
Mrs. w. S. Crockett of Ardmore.
Okla, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Turner.
The many old friends of Capt. An
ly Swain were delighted to welcome
10 Shreveport, his former home, af-
ter an absence of several years.
Mrs II. NJ. Gomegys is entertaining
her friend. Miss Conner of Natchi- !
IoChes.
Mrs. L. G. Buckley, who was quite
III at the Schumpert Memorial SAM
Larium. is now convalescent and at
home with her family on Egan street |
much to their happiness and delight.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
For Police Juror.

the Caucasian is authorized TO an
slounce that Capt. w 4. Crawford il
a candidate for reelection as o po-
lice juror TO represent Ward -Four
of Caddo Parish, subject To the ac-
lion of the Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
For Assessor.

The Caucasian has been author
lied to announce that S. @. Holdings
worth Is i candidate for reelection
TO the Office Of assessor of CaddC
parish, subject To The action Of the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian has been author
ixed to announce DIR. 4. NJ. CoInegys
ms q candidate for tile Office of AS
SCISSOR Of Gaddo Parish, subject 10
abe action of the Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Fur Sheriff.

The Caucasian has been author
: ned to announce that j. 2. FIournoy
is candidate for The office OF Sher-
sfE and Tax Collector of Caddo Par
ish, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Temple Guild Bazaar.

The date of the Temple Guild Ba-
zaar is December II. All kinds OF
beautiful and useful gifts will be on
sale at reasonable prices. The bazaar
will last several days. The ladies in
vite the patronage of their friends.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
United Offering.

Mrs. George Wilson has been made
custodian of the united Offering Of
the woman's auxiliary Of st. Marks
church. Mrs. Wilson asks that the
boxes given Out last spring be re-
turned to her Or to the rector Those
who have no boxes and desire to
contribute can do SO by simply plae-
ing Tie contribution IN an envelope.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Saturday Market.

Mrs. Fred Boanno was in charge
of the Saturday market conducted
by the ladies Of the Central Chris
ton church. An array of tempting
dishes were displayed and all found
ready sale.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
| notes and news
| Of Interest
y*.s.*.s BY m. II. u. .~.ss*

In the beautiful natural history
Iexhihit at the last State Fair there
We're eases of stuffed sea birds and
land birds. In the latter class there
was q wise looking owl with its
death sentence written on its pedes-
tal-''unproteeted by law" 1t is true
the owl is a chicken thief, but as he
lis nocturnal i'll his habits. the
ichances TO pounce upon a young
| broller are not many To Offset this
destructive habit. VIC should remem-
Der that the owl is also a rat killer
land as both ply their business Of
food gathering chiefly at night, the
FOWL has a chance to capture many a
Irat. Many a wise farmer traps and
keeps two or more owls in his corn
crib to save the grain from destruc-
live rats. We sollald consider the
birds of the air. and remember that
the wholesale killing of certain birds
mas been known to bring on pest of
loeusts. Whole crops of grain have
been ruined by field mice that in
creased rapidly because of the alb
|sence of birds. Birds are as indis-
pensable to the farmer as the sun.
the wind and the rain. They are
public benefactors, singing merry
songs Of cheer while they serve.
They forage under every leaf, run
ming on the ground, searching for
and destroying the larvae that would
soon destroy every green leaf. Birds
fly by day and by night keeping the
highways OF the air clear of destruc-
tive moths and flies.
From the reports sent out by the
National Association of Audubon So
cieties and The Department of Agri-
culture we learn Of the amazing loss
TO our crops through the ignorance
IN not protecting the birds. Thirty
six states and territories report that
in the last fifteen or twenty years
bird life has decreased about is per
cent. Gallinaeeaus birds. such as the
grouse, quail and wild turkey have
been most affected Wild ducks and
shore birds have also noticeably de-
creased, while the passenger pigeon.
prairie chicken. Carolina paroquet
and blue bird have almost disap- |
peared from the land. But something |
is being done by states and associa- |
tons to protect the bird world. 1t |
Is good to read that reserves are be-
ing established here and there where
birds are encouraged to dwell. by
feeding III winter from little nesting
boxes placed conveniently about, and |
81 having running water within easy
access. Through the efforts of the
Audubon societies the attention of
he public is constantly called to the
service the birds render mankind. /
We're it possible to suddenly sweep
very bird from the earth it would /
le a span of a few years only before
his globe would be uninhabitable.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
Tor tdls Marshal.

The Caucasian ii authorized to
announce that George L. Gerald IS
= candidate for recollection TO the
office Of City Marshai, subject to
the action Of tho Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26
FOR Stale Central Committee

The Caucasian is authorized to an-
nounce that John Jenkins is a can
aidate for the position OF Commit
4eeman of the State Central Com
enittee from Gaddo Parish, subject to
action OF the Democratic primary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-26

Christmas Box for the Old Soldiers
December is the day SET by Mrs.
louree, president of The Shreveport
Chapter, for packing the Christmas
box for Camp Nichols. All donations
will received at the home of Mrs.
Matte H. Williams, 707 Cotton
street. Nothing will be received after
December 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-07

Fourth precinct-L. V. Ecknart, Sr,
William Eckerman and John A. Lund-
quist
Fifth precinct-John Scherer, Fred
Stroehie and S. S. Hull.
Sixth precinct-Daniel Corken, w.
Corcoran and Gus Klotz.
Seventh precinct-Fred Larson, (.
F. HeIpenstell and Sam Ryerson.
Eighth precinct-H. J. Frick, Will
lard Baker and ". H. Toal
Ninth precinct-M W. Battles,
Charles Fiebig and II. H. Harris.
Tenth precinct-Robert Kushman,
James C. Caulfield and James Hanson.
Eleventh precinct - George L.
Schmid. Dan Brennan and c. y.
Isaacson.
Twelfth precinct-Jchn Warner.
William H. Brough and T. J. McGin.
tey.
Thirteenth precinct-A- J. Riess, c.
j. Meensn and John Snitzer
Fourteenth precinct-Joshua HasseI-
quist. j. A Campbell and D. Hohen-
boken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-07
Total water Works Fund. S ZOE. 90
Reconciliation.

Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the Hartz & Bahnsen
company be allowed S12.9S for car
of alum for water works department.
Adopted by unanimous vote.
Commissioned 2,,6orar, rood 20
r,or+ 81 = y 60. ,,a,1. -,
tor,aor,+ -, oa-,.zi..S, -, 80
.r,d ,,,o,.ad +ha+ 49, -,,,l,t ~ 49,
"a ond r,,b,tsbod - ~ novt ,,ontt,,,,
ra,,ort.. ,do-tad - ,.,,a-,ir,,o,,,. -.l.o
oli''liSSloiti i'"uSteA 9upihIIIeu al
ordnance 20 d--eNu tne ordinance TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-07

iALS-HL- precinct ~. l. ACheIi4IlA,
A. E. Nelson and a. l.. Thiesen.
Sixteenth precinct-Frauk Berauck,
{. 81. Cannon and Phillip Bruchmaan.
Commissioner Hart offered a reso-
luton allowing VI. T. RIdgren sI24g2
for amounts paid out by him and the
late J. II. Lundburg for the city
Adopted by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hart moved that the
petition Of II. A Weld relative TO ex-
tension Of Waterman on Second street
be referred TO the beard OF local i'm
proyements. Carried by unanimous
vote
The council adjourned On motion Of
Conn issioner Reynolds.
NJ 7. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
I hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete record Of the
proceedings Of the city council Of
Rock Island. III, at q meeting held
Oct 4, 1911.
ROY A. SEARS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-07

Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds moved that
the council adjourn to Wednesday at
O'Clock p. N. Carried by unanimous
vote
VI. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete record of the
proceedings OF the city council Of
Rock Island, H., at a meeting held
Oct. 2. 1911
ROY a. SEARS.
ADJOURNED MEETING, OCT. 4, 1911.
City Council Room, Rock Island, IL,
Oct 1911.-The city council met ii
adjourned regular session at O'Clock
p. m, Commissioner Rudgren presid-
ing in the absence OF Mayor Schriyer,
and Commissioners Hart, Reynolds
ard Bear present.
Commissioner Reynolds offered
resolution that the petition of the
Central Union Telephone company to
attach iron braces TO bridges over
Rock river to carry long distance
lines, be granted, Adopted by urani-
nous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered
resolution that the bid of the Eolun-
teer Coal company for screenings for
the water works at $1.29 a ton, fob.
water works switch. be accepted.
Adopted by unanimous vote.
Commissioner RuGgren offered a
resolution that the bid OF the Rock Is
land Sand & Gravel company for lump
coal for city buildings a $3.50 ton
be accepted. Adopted by unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Hart moved that the
city retain its membership in the
League Of American municipalities
this year. Adopted, 8 to l. Ayes
RUdgren. Hart and Bear. Nay-Rey-
nolds.
J. A. Weed, for owners of property
between Eighth and Eleventh streets
on First avenue, filed a protest from
Johan A Faust and others against
granting Of permission to Peoples
Power company to construct line or
metal poles along that section of First .
avenue as proposed. Mr.. Weed, c. G. /
Apple, F. W. Reimers and Attorney
Z. 3. Marshall addressed the council
relative to the matter
Commissioner Hart moved that ac-
ton on the petition of the company
be deferred till the next regular meet 4
ng. Carried by unanimous vote /.
Commissioner Rudgren submitted an
ordinance. which was Immediately
and adopted by unanimous
vote allowing claims against the wa
ter works fund as follows: Il