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Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-22

seen al the office of the Board of Dis
reclors in thee Masonic Temple, IN
the City of Ell Centre, Stale OF Cali
fornia, and at the office Of the Chief
Engineer of said District in the City
of Calexico, State of California, to
which plans and specifications refer
ence is hereby made for more de-
tailed description of the work 10 be
done.
Any bidder 10 whom the contract
shall be awarded shall, within ten
days after the acceptance Of his bid,
make, execute and deliver to Inc
Board of Directors written contract
in form satisfactory 10 said Board tor
The performance of said work within
the time and in the manner stated IN
said notice, plan and specifications,
and also furnish il an acceptable bond
in the sum of 25 per cent of the to-
tai contract price, based on the Dis
trict's estimate of the amount Of
work 10 be done, for the faithful per-
formance of the said contract, and
also furnish an additional bond in Inc
sum of 80 per cent of the total con-
tract price, based on the Districts
estimate of the amount of work TO be
done, as a guaranty that the con-
tractor will pay in full the claims Of
, all persons performing labor upon or
furnishing material 10 be used in such
work.
Each bid shall be accompanied by
a certified check for 10 per cent Of
The amount bid, made payable 10 the
Treasurer of the District, and 10 he
forfeited to said District should said
bidder fail for ten days after the ac-
ceptance of his bid to enter into The
said contract with the said District
10 furnish the required bonds.
The contract will be let 10 The low
est responsible bidder; but the Board
reserves the right 10 reject any or all
bids.
By order of the Board of Direc ors
of the Imperial Irrigation District,
Ell Centro, California.
F. II. NEWER,
Nov6to26lnC Secretary.
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NOTICE . OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE AND WATER STOCK
CONNECTED THEREWITH Az
PRIVATE SALE.

In the Superior Court of the State of
California, in and for the County Of
Los Angeles.
In the matter of the estate and guar
dianship Of CLIFFORD FULL
BRIGHT WALKER, minor.
Notice is hereby given that pu.'-
suant to an order of the said Superior
Court of the State of California, u
and for the County of Los Angeles
made on the 18TH day of August, 1913
in the matter of the estate and guard
ianship of Clifford Fullbright Walker
a minor, the undersigned, as guardian
of the person and estate Of said Cliff
ford Fullbright Walker. minor, will
sell al private sale 10 the highest bid
der, upon the terms and conditions
hereinafter mentioned, and subject %
confirmation by said Superior Court
on and after the 25th day of Novel,
bcr, 1918, all the right, title and in
tercst of the said Clifford FullbrisAt
Walker, a minor, in and 10 the real
estate hereinafter described.
Said real estate to be sold is de-
scribed as follows:
The west half of the wesl half OF
Tract Ill in township 13 south, range
Is east S. B. NJ. county of Imperial,
State of California, together with Is
shares of Imperial Water Company
No. 8 stock.
Lot No. 6, block 80, city Of Brawley
County of Imperial, Slate of Califcr-
MIA.
An undivided onc-half interest III
and TO the following property:
The east half and The east half of
the west half of tract III, in township
IL south, range 13 east S. M. B. I'M
perial County, Slate of California, to-
gether with 225 shares of Imperial
Water Company No. 8 stock.
Lots 8, A, 5, 6, 8, 10, IL and II,
block 80 in the city of Brawley, I'm
pcrial County, California. ..
Lot 5, block 18, city of Ell Centro,
Imperial county. California; LOT 10.
block AZ. ely of Ell Centro, Imperial
county, California.
That said properly will be sold in
separate parcels.
The terms and conditions of sale are
cash, or partly for cash and partly f.
credit as The Court may approve.
Bids for said real estate, or any
part thereof, must be in writing and
accompanied by bidders certilit i
check for, or cash, to the amount of
Ten per cent of The amount bid, and
may be sent by mail or left al The Of
flee of the guardian, Elecla A. Wal
kcr, 1907 Hibcrnian building, Los
Angeles, California, al any time after
The first publication of this notice, and
before the making of the sale.
Dalcd October %, 1918.
ELECTA A. WALKER,
Guardian of The Person and Estate of
Clifford Fullbright Walker, minor
Gcorge L. Greer,
Attorney for Guardian. 81
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ADVERTISEMENT.
Item No. 10.

FL Centro, California, October 20
1918.
Sealed proposals will be received
by The Board of Directors of lmpe-
rial Irrigation District, al its office
in the Masonic Temple in the City OF
FL Centre, State of California, until
2 o'clock p. m. on the 26th day of
November, 1918, and thereupon
opened, for the reconstruction of ASA
Canal from Sharp's' Gate 10 the in
tcrnational boundary line, and The
necessary structures appurtenant
thereto, located near Sharp's Headins
in thee Republic of Mexico about y
miles eastcrly of Calexico, Califor-
mia.
The amount of material involved in
The construction and required 10 be
placed under this bid is noted in the
specifications.
Said work shall be completed on Or
before he first day of March, 1910.
Plans and specifications can be
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-22

ceased, and for the issuance of lei
ters of administration, with the will
annexed thereon, 10 said Ray Edgar,
public administrator Of Imperial
County, will be heard al o'clock p.
M, November 20, 1918, at the com' :
room of said Superior Court, at Ei
Centre, Imperial County California,
wher and where any person interest
ed may appear and contest the same.
Dated November 13 1918.
NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
BY E. B. Wilson. Deputy Clerk.
JAS. w. GLASSFORD,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Noy13tO23both inc.
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NOTICE OF HEARING OF PE1I.
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

In The Superior Court of The Stale
of California in and for the County
of Imperial.
In the matter of the estate Of Cog
don Holloway, deceased.
Notice is hereby given Mat he
petition of Ray Edsar, public admin
istrator of Imperial county for hs
probate of will of Gordon Holloway,
deceased, and for the issuance of lct
tcrs of admins ration thereon 10 Ray
Edgar, said Public Administrations
will be heard al 2 o'clock p. m, No
vember 20, 1918,l al ihe courtroom II
said Superior court, al Ell CeHtfl.
Imperial county, California when aasl
where any person Interested may in
pear and contest the same,
Dated November 10, 1918.
NJ S. COOK, Clerk,
JAMES w. GLASSFORD,
Attorney for Petitioner.
BY Il. Il. WILSON.
Noyl9 20 II ~ % 20 rs 27 20
Deputy Clerk.
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NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETI-
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

y In the Superior Court Of The Slate
of California in and for The County
of Imperial.
In The matter of he Estate of Roy
Norman. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that The pc
lion of Ray Edgar. public administra-
Tor of Imperial County. for The pro
bale OF. the will of Roy Moorman, de
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-22

FOR RENT-To lady or ladies only,
large sunny room on lower floor;
room heated with gas, hot water al
all lines, day and night; reason
able rent. McCormick's Place, sc /
Ell Centre Ave, Phone 216-J.
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Watches and Jewelry

DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWEL
ry, Clocks, Radiolipht Trench
Watches and Seasonable Novelties.
Fine repairinS. Crescent Jewelry.
GOA Main street.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
Item No. 19.

FL Centro, California, October 20,
1918.
Sealed proposals will be received
by The. Board of Directors Of The Com
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Sevcnty acres milo
stalk pasture; also six horses and
mules, cheap. d. T. HARRISON, 24
miles south of Seeley.
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FOR RENT - Furnished apartments
442 Fourth street.
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Auto Painting
PAINTING at The
Auto Paint Shop, lit N. Fifth 81.
Auto Service Stations

ADAMS SERVICE STATION, Sew
enth and Main. Savage Tires and
Tubes. Vulcanizing, Accessories of
all kinds.
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FOR E-Thirty acres milo
stalks. G. G.. Hussey, Seelcy.
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80 ACRES cornsIalk pasture for sale.
Owner G.. W.. Ufford's ranch, n
mile west a mile north Of Heber.
See r. l.. Arms ronS.
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MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LOAN-If you neec
money and own an auto. See JAY
Lewis. $50 Main ST.. Ell Centro.
PRIVATE MONEY for ranch loans.
L. F. Sargent, 552 Main street. !
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FOR SALE-Limited quantity new
Calcutta grain sacks, standard
size. A dandy pice on his loi.
vesIigate. Also 10000 No. !
guaranteed second hand sacks, al
most as good as new, standard
size. A special price on this los.
Consult US on your sack rcquira
mems. We will save you money
on sacks. Phone 35. Ra'h u
Marshall, El CentrO.
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OVERLAND SERVICE STATION,
1876 South Fifth street. Repairs of
all makes of cars. Hishest class
workmanship. All work guaranteed.
J. c. Fowkes, prop.
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Sewing Machines
Vitala

NO CURE, NO PAY - Vitala cures
stomach, nerve, heart, liver and
kidney trouble. See Dr. Erkelens,
514 Broadway. Vilala makes you i'm
mune from contagious diseases.
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LOST AND FOUND
SITUATIONS WANTED

EXPERIENCED tractor engineer
wishes job; steady, sober, reliable.
]. r. Odcn, Ell Centre.
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WANTED-By experienced lady
senographer, position with reliable
firm; best references. Address
Box 422, Ell Centro.
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WANT TO BUY 200 10 500 turkeys.
Give quality and quotations for spot
cash. Pacific Produce Co., Santa
Barbara, Cal.
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FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE-44O acres, well i'm
proved, soft soil Meloland district;
cash rent. Write Hislon e. Ram
age. Oil Seventh ST., San Diego.
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Miscellaneous

MISCELLANEOUS
AMERICAN Home Made Beer-Noi
near beer nor substitute, but d
genuine beer made in the home.
Simple, easy TO make. Get the re-
cipe by Americas. foremost brew
master. Send 10 cents for mailing
E. J. Weston, 2061s East Ninth ST.,
fns Angeles.
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CLIFFORD COGGINS
At COggins' Machine Shop, Ell
Centric.

FOR SALE-EiGhly acres soft alfalfa
land, with or without dairy herd.
Best water delivery; ideal dairy
farm. Come out and see for your
self. Good deal TO riSht party. 8.
Kulijan, S. P. Peer, r. F. d. 1, FL
Centro. Two miles north Meylp-
land store.
FOR SALE--Baby chicks; all kinds;
first class; prices right. Kirk
Hatchery, z miles west Ell Centre on
Slate Highway. Address, Seeley.
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Hotels and Apartments

SAN DIEGO HOTEL, 119 N. Fifth
A real comfortable hotel. Modern
newly furnished; hot and cold run
ming waller in every room. Rates
reasonable.
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w. S. .. will help buy liberty and
War Savings Stamps.
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VALLEY TENT AND AWNING CO.,
Auto tops, scat covers and uphol-
slering; canvas goods. 442 Main
ST., phone 1911.
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PANAMA HOTEL, $40 Main street.
Everything new and besi. Centrally
located. Terms 10 permanenis. New
management. Mrs. D. Doty.
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FOR RENT

ROOMS AND APARTMENTS, mod
ern. very complete, reasonably
priced, close in. Az Olive.
FOR RENT-5-room modern house.
Inquire Sones Lumber Co.
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Auto Tops

KEELINE TENT & MFG. co. Auto
tops and seat covers made 10 or
der. UpholsterinS. 443 Main St..
pone 14O.
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WE PAY CASH for poultry, honey
and grain. Rath & Marshall, 12G
South SIKH st. Phone 35.
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Nov13to23both inc.
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Elmer A. Todd announces that ne
has opened his piano studios in TIE
Davis building.--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30

cause him to be reelected. He is
considered a "bulIhead" by his clos
est friends. which will probably lose
him some votes. He says, 81 am wet.
against w. S. (woman suffrage) and
against the petition form of l. o.
Qocal optiOn). but rather favor the
I. and r. Initiative and refer
endum). He says that he would like
to see Iowa adopt the secret ballot"
Schooling? Educated in Sweden.
Business? Farmer.
Financial standing? 100000 TO
$3.50, 900.
Where is his banking business,
commercial and private. transacted
First National Bank, Hartley. Iowa.
What position does the bank or
banks assume on the wet and dry
issue? Bank closed. could not talk
to officers.
Is candidate known to be liberal
or dry man? Wet.
Was he ever a candidate for any
political office? Board of supervis-
Ors.
Elected or defeated? Elected by
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how many? Defeated by how many?
Number of votes in city? About
400.
Number of votes in county? 1870.
Number of votes in district? 3,S70.
Religion? Lutheran.
Active or inactive? Inactive.
To what fraternal organization
does he belong? Masons, Odd Eel
lows.
Recreation? Autoing about his
farms.
Name some of his closest associa-
tions? George Coleman. William G.
Davis.
This Bird Too Tough.
One such survey where the can
didate was reported a strong church
member. and member of Anti-Sa-
loon League. financially independent
and with a reputation for honesty
in politics, the endorsement on the
back was Absolutely nothing do
ing on this bird
Surveys of the political situation
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30

in the States included a description
of each county. giving population.
county seat, the German population
or percentage of the entire popula-
tiOn. and the membership and loca-
tiOn of German-American Alliance
branches, German singing societies,
and leading Germans. A sample
survey of Mclean County, Illinois.
was as follows:
Mclean County.-German popula-
tiOn. 22.916.
German American Alliance, presi
dent. John B. Zimmerman; secre-
tary, Peter F. Hoierman.
Other German societies. Bluming-
ton Ma Maennerchor,6 so members. presi-
dent. Gus Bischoff; secretary. A. f.
WindOlf. Deutscher Krieger Verein.
president, Ernest LoCkenitz: secre-
tary, John Hinckleman. Deutscher
Understandings Verein. president.
w. II. Ulbrlch; secretary, Martin
Moews. Deutscher Ubtersteutzungs
Bund, president, George. Gudekunst; :;
secretary. Oscar Scholz. Concordia
Understandings Verein. secretary,
Paul Tapel. Membership of above
societies from 1880 each. German
Order of Masons. Peter Hoierman.
Division of Ancient Order of Hi
bernians, president. Col. J. F. Hef-
ferman.
Prominent Germans. Oists vary
from dozen to about fifty names.)
German newspapers. Lists vary.3
Many Lengthy Reports.
With these surveys of candidates
and Teutonic population and lean
ings was survey of each county,
accompanied by a memorandum from
the agent making the report of the
possible results of the election, and
giving reasons for his prediction.
The form report on the county Gov
cred everything from the prevailing
sentiment of the liquor question to
the exact membership of the various
fraternal orga ganizations. Each form
contained blanks for the names of
the foreign language newspapers.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30

are never without a slight strain o
homesickness.
After the brief prayer was over Rod!
relieved the tension by a few NOR
stories and by threats 10 sing IN
French Brighten the Corner Wherr
You Are" Before fulfilling his thres
he induced the audience to sing tho
English version in separate choruses
those at the left OF the thester singinf
tlfe first refrain, those at the night tho
second. those in the front rows tho
third. those in the gallery the fourth
etc. When everybody felt Cheerful
again Rody actually did sing Bright
en- the Corner Where You Are" Ia
French. his translation being "Eclairei
Ic Coin ou NoUs Etes." which amused
the Frenchmsn present as much az
il did the doughboys With thai
Rody's big meeting was over and ths
moving picture show began.-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30
BREWERS USED
GUM SHOE DATA
TO RULEPOLL
Brisbane's Friends Gather
ed Exhaustive History of
Every Candidate.
PREYED ON WEAKNESS
Didn't Hesitate to Reach
Man Through Wife When
ever Possible.
PREYED ON WEAKNESS

Comprehensive surveys of the per-
sonal history and general reputa-
tion Of candidates for Congressional
election were submitted to the brew
ers by their agents in the various
States.
Sample surveys taken from the
files of the United States Brewers
Association by Maj. Humes. coun-
sci for the Senate Judiciary sub
committee appointed to investigate
the nancihg of the Washington
Times by members Of the associa-
tion. give the minutest details in
regard to the candidates business
and domestic relations and political
ihclinations. A survey of the Con-
gressional candidates for O'Brian
County. Iowa. gives the following
information concerning Peter SVEN
son. Republican.
No Detail Omitted.
Full name and address?-Peter
Swenson, Hartley, Iowa.
Age?-59
Married or singIe?-MaTried
II married. does wife exercise any
undue influences in regard to his
business or political affairs-No. Tin
this case the no was underscored.) }
POlitics?$epubIicaK
Is he popular or unpopular in his
community? (See back of sheet.)
Pete Swenson, as he is known. is
said to own over 100000 worth OF
land and his popularity in this cOun-
ty has been gained by his work as
chairman of the board of sUpervis-
Ors, which popularity has recently
been increased by a large cash dona-
tion to the board. II is admitted by
many that this will undoubtedly
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30
LOSING CLERKS
| HARD FOR U. S.
Civil Service Commission
Finds No Fair Basis for
Promotions.

Inequalities in salaries and the
failure to adjust pay to the--xork per-
formed by employees occasion an in
creasing percentage of declinations of
appointments and of designations, rls-
ing recently in the National Capital
to more than 5000 employees a month
or nearly per cent in a force of
5000"
John A. McIllhenny, president Of the
Civil Service Commission, advances
this as the principal reason why the
commission finds it impossibIc to Sc
cure an equitable system of promo.
tion," in the thirty-fifth annual re-
port of the commission to the Presi-
dent. made public last night The re-
port is made jointly by the three COM
missioners.
This excessive turnover and loss
of training" the report continues in
reference to the loss of nearly per
cent of the force, throw an increased
burden upon the older and experienced
employees and compel the appointment
of much larger number of persons
than would be necessary under a sys-
tematic regulation of pay to duties.
The chaotic salary conditions make
it impossible to secure an equitable
system of promotion. Each depart
ment is practically an independent
unit with its separate appropriations.
exercising a large measure of discre-
ton and control over the duties. quail
ifiCatiOns and compensation of its en-
ployes. some being liberal and others
conservative in fixing salaries"
Urges Law for ID. G. Work.
The commission urges the enact
ment of legislation to regulate ap-
pointments and promotions in the
municipal government of the District.
This is the first of two suggestions
! made in their report. The other
urges a wider application of the prin-
| ciple OF filling the higher administra-
tive positions now unclassified by the
promotion of classified employees oil
upon open competition.
THE merit system of appoint
ments," the report opens. has been
maintained in its entirety through
the second year Of the war"
| In the fiscal year covered by this
! report, 1t states, 55l ,39l persons were
examined. OF whom 214567 were APP
pointed. or approximately one-half.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30
DEATHS.

Funeral services for Mosby Will
Jams, a familiar figure in Washing
tons business section. where he had
been employed as special policeman
for many years, were held yesterday
afternoon. They were in the charge
of Lebanon Lodge. No. :. F. A. A. NJ,
of which he was an active member,
Williams home was at 319 c stree.
northwest He was also a member of
Eureka Chapter. No. 4, r. A. A. NJ,
knights of Maccabees, and the Night
Watchmen's Association.
Miss Mary Z. Thaw, daughter of
Columbus Thaw, one of the first resi-
dents of Washington. is dead at the
Wyoming apartments. Miss Thaw
belonged to an old Washington
family.
She is survived by an aunt. Mrs.
Columbia Littell. Miss Thaw was g.
She was a member of the Washington
Club. Funeral arrangements ar,
being made.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30
Anthony League Affords
Triune Development

Glasses in Triune Development,
open to all members of the Anthony
League. will begin tonight at 2OO7
Columbia Road northwest. under the
direction of Mrs. Anna Jenness-Mil-
Ter.
The league announced last night
that at the regular monthly meet
ing to be held at 2O07 Columbia road
Thursday. December 5. at o'clock
p. m. the speakers will be Senator
Sutherland. Representative Reed, of
West Virginia. and DR.. Z. c. Dud-
ding. president of the Prisoners Re
lief Society.
Tomorrow at o'clock. Mrs. Ma
nette B. Paul will continue her talk
at the Paul Institute on the Mount
ford Collection.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30
"RODY" SINGS FOR SOLDIERS
Billy Sundays Choir Leader Gives
Entertainment in France.

Among the recent attractions" at
the AK les Bains Casino, which has
been rented by the American Young
Mems Christian Association for the
moral benefit of the American soldiers
on vacation in this region. has been
Rodeheaver. or Rody, Billy Sunday :
song leader. who. like 50 rnany celeb
rites. is making a tour through the
various American camps.
The whole program was supplied 10y
Rody himself. He had brought with
him his inseparable brass instrument
on which he played various tunes. At
the outset OF the meeting he tried to
get the boys TO sing a hymn or two,
but without much success Then he
sang alone Sometime Wen Under
stand" which failed not in its effect
on the American boys. who, after all.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-30
LET TRACES OF HUN REMAIN!
Protest by French Touring Club
Against Restoration of Buildings.

Let the traces of the Hun remain
lest the world forget"
This is the answer of the French
Touring Club to the proposal of the
municipal government of Paris to re-
pair the damage done by German air
bombs dropped in various parts of the
capital.
so long as the buildings hit by
these bombs retain their solidity and
their artistic aspect" says the Tour
ing Club statement. there are no rea-
sons for the eftacement of the traces
left by the bombs. but rather for their
preservation. which are the barbar-
ians' signatures. 1t must not be for
gotten that the greatest danger after
our victory will be forgetfulness OF
German crimes."-New York Sun.