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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
THE HOUSES ARE NUMBERED.
Thirty-Nine Miles of Streets Under
New Numbers.

New Numbers
Messrs. Cole q Bennett completed the
house numbering yesterday. They were at
work on the contract about seven weeks.
In that time 6,S45 numbers were put up.
Fifty-six streets in the city proper were
numbered, aud seventy-six streets in the
suburbs.
Mr. c. II. Cole has been over the entire
city and has thoroughly inspected the work,
and he found but three mistakes. They
were promptly rectified, and the city, he
says, is now numbered correctly. 1T
has been big job" no said,
land one that has more work
than money in it. The people kicked con-
they fully understood that We meant to
go right ahead with the hammering, they
concluded that their kicking amounted to
nothing. One or two tore the numbers
down, but we informed them that
they would pe put on the informa-
ton docket, and in the inspection
we found all the numbers properly replaced
There was some growing about lettering
the houses east Of East Broad and north OF
Bay streets, but we were instructed to be-
gin numbering from East Broad toward
West Broad aud all the houses
on the extensions running east of
East Broad had to he lettered in
order TO distinguish them from the houses
between East Broad and West Broad
streets. The same plan was followed up on
those extensions north Of Bay street"
Mr. Cole said that after everybody thor
oughly understands he plan Of numbering
be thinks they will like IL.
There is but one thing more to be done
TO the Streets" said u citizen, land that il,
the names Of the streets should be relettered
and the name placed at every corner"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
ON A BAGGING TOUR.
The Belt Line Ice Cream Saloon Bro
ken into and -.obbed

The Belt Line Ice Cream Saloon Bro
ken into and -.obbed.
The Belt Line ice cream saloon, at Hab-
ersham and st. Thomas streets, kept by
Mrs. F. j. Madison, was robbed some time
during Tuesday night or early yesterday
morning of upward of 800 worth of goods.
When Mr.. Madison " emit TO open the sa-
loon yesterday morning he found it already
open. The windows were broken in, aud
the doors wide open. The robbers had made
a clean sweep. They tore off the outside
window shutters, and prying up the win
dows crawled in and bagged about every
thing that they could get bold OF. Mrs.
Madison had between $50 and $40 worth of
jewellery in show case. All Of the jewelry
was gone except three pins. After securing
that, they dumped the candy from the jars
into bag, which they filled up with apples
and other fruit. Three boxes OF cigars,
part of q box of cigarettes and caddy OF
chewing tobacco ere also missing.
Mr.. Madison says that he is satisfied that
the robbery was committed by negroes
and that there were three Of them in tue
Job. He noticed several men near the saloon
when he closed up at II o'clock Tuesday
night. and he believes that they were wait
ing then for the place TO be closed 50 that
they could begin work No one sleeps il
the saloon. but there is a house closs by
and nothing unusual was heard by any OF
the inmates The robbery was reported %
the authorities yesterday, and an effort
will be made TO track the robbers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
The Board of Registration.

The city registration board met in the
Office of the receiver of tax returns yester-
day afternoon, and selected number OF
freeholdeIs to serve as registrars and mana
gers of the election, and instructed Secre-
were any who declined, to have another
meeting OF the board called to complete the
list. The board has until Dec. Is to perfect
the list of its appointees
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Georgia Chapter R. A. M.

Georgia Chapter No. 3, r. A. NJ, held it
annual election last night. The following
are the officers elected:
H. P.-Thomas Ballantyne.
K.-J. S. Haines
81. H. Cavanaugh.
Treasurer-R F. Lowell.
Recorder-P. H. Ward.
The following officers were appointed;
G. He. A. Drayton.
p. S.-B. Brady.
II. A. C.--R C. Kennedy.
Master Third VI. c. Postell.
Master Second We. L. Buckner.
Master First VA. r. Fulford.
Chaplain-Rev. c. H. Strong.
OrgaDist-M. Stewart.
Sentinel-C. g. Anderson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Boys Scarfs and Ties, New Shapes,
And the new Puffs for men, at LaFar's.
Advice TO Mothers

MRs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should
always be USED when children are cutting
teeth. IL relieves tine little sufferer at once;
it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving
the child from pain, and tbs little cherub
pleasant to TASTE IL soOthes the child, soft
ems the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhosa whether arising from
teething or other causes. twenty-five cent?
hot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
CROWDS AT THE FAIR.
The Catholic Library Bazar's Secon
Ni2ht q SUCCESS.

| uo O6tLOllC Library Bazaar 3 o6COu0
| Night Success.
Catholic Library hall was crowded last
night. and nearly as many dollars were
picked up as on the opening night by the
associations lady friends.
The display at the Rainbow table has
been increased by the following donations:
Box of neckties by John f. LaFar;
pair of ladies' elegant kid shoes,
donated by Butler a. Morrissey, also
various bric-a-5rac and articles of vertu
too numerous to mention. Mrs. John
Sullivan is in charge of the table, and is
assisted by the following ladies: Mrs
James McGrath, Mrs. K. A. Silva, Mrs. P.
J. O'Connor, Mrs. McVeigh, Mrs. 7. F.
McCafrey, Mrs. A. r. Myres The Misses
Powers, Miss McEvoy, Miss Maggie
Murphy, Master johnnie and Miss Mamie
Murphy. An adjunct 10 this table is the
wheel of fortune, presided over by Miss 8.
Pacetti and Miss B. Gleason.
The Mikado booth has had its elegant dis
play made still more attractive, if possible,
by several donations One OF them is a ban
nerette by the Sisters of ST. Joseph at
Washington, Ga. A handsome silver
headed cane-not the same Cain that killed
Abel-dona ed through Miss Gassman; also,
a handsome pincushion. by Miss Kennedy;
a fine cake by Thomas Nugent.
The contest between the altar boys for a
handsome watch is exciting much interest,
as is also the competition for fine gold
watch by the two Representatives of the
Central railroad and Savannah, Florida and
Western railway. Frank MCGEE is the can
didate for the Central, and Mr.. Cahill for
the Savannah, Florida and Western.
Table No 3, presided over by Mrs Rob
inson, was very much depleted on the opening
night, but it has received the follow
ing additions: A beautiful hand painting of
the nativity, donated by Mrs M. Prender-
CAST, fancy work donated by Miss Josie
Kehoe and an elegant toilet set donated by
Miss Nellie Gordon. Worthy Of special
mention at this table is q handsome pair
Of japanese vases.
The bazar has no more attractive feature
than the supper table. Mrs. Simmons has
it in charge, and the menu is excellent.
The oil painting Of the Burning Of Fort
Sumter" which hangs over the entrance to
the hall, is deserving of more than passing
mention. 1t is eminently realistic and the
public should not lose an opportunity Of
seeing it.
At4 o'clock this afternoon the inmates of
st. Mary's orphans home are invited to
attend the fair and have accepted. This
evening number Of attractions are prom
ised, among others the apron party, in
which twelve of the fairest girls will partici-
pate. The Irish Jasper Greens, in fatigue
uniform, will take supper at $50 O'clock
The postoffice is selling large number of
postage stamps. and larger number of
young men. The cigar booth and the
shooting gallery also did prosperous bust
ness.
M. A. O'Byrne, Esq, chairman of the
bazaar committee, will leave to-day for New
York, and will be absent for several weeks
on professional business. In his absence
Mr.. w. p. Bowling will act as chairman of
the committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
The Tybee Hotel Building COMMITTEES

The Tybee Hotel Building Committee.
President Herman Myers of the Tybes
Hotel Company appointed his colleagues on
the building committee yesterday. The
committee is as follows: Herman Myers,
David Wells, Charles f. Prendergast,
James Il. Sheldon and William Kehoe.
The committee will meet tonight and go
carefully over the plans to familiarize
themselves with every detail Of the new
building, and will next advertise for bids
for the construction of the hotel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
A Corraction.

In the sketch OF the late Hall McAllister,
Esq, in the MORNING News yesterday,
John E. Ward, Esq, formerly Of Savannah
but now of New York city, who was a con-
temporary of McAllister's father, the late
Judge Matthew Hall McAllister, was re-
ferred to inadvertently as the late John E.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Ocean Steamship Schedule.

Attention is called to the schedule of the
Ocean Steamship Company, which appears
in another column. II will be seen that
there will be a departure from this port
for New York on Friday, Sunday and Tues
day, Dec. 7, . and II, and on Friday,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
aouna Trip Rates via the Central Rail-
road of Georgia,

To Augusta exposition and return, SO 40
Tickets will be on sale until and including
Dec. 14th. limited Ave days from sale, but
lot later than Dec. 18th.
These tickets include transfer to and
from and admission TO exposition grounds.
Ticket offices, 10 Bull street and Central
depot. E. T. CHARLTON, Gen. Pass. Agt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
U. s. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
Alex. Proudfit and Calvin Hendricks
Appointed Receivers.


Appointed Receivers.
Judge Speer yesterday appointed Alexan'
der Proudfit aud CALVIN Hendricks of Ma
con, receivers for the United States Con
struction Company Their appointment
grew out of the case in tho United States
court Of Richard Langdon and Others VS..
the Central Railroad and Banking Com
pany and T. Pa Branch and others.
Mr. Proudht is a member of the Macon
bar. Mr.. Hendricks is a member of the
firm of Hendricks & Hazlehurst, civil
engineers, of Macon, who have had charge
of the building of the South Georgia and
Florida railroad.
1t will be remembered that nearly all the
stocks, bonds and negotiable securities OF
the Savannah, Dublin and Western railway
were transferred to the United States Con-
struction Company, and by the recent deci-
sion and decree rendered in the case, a notice
Of which was published on Nov. II, these
assets will pass into tho hands of the
receivers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
School Shoes.

Those desiring School Shoes for children
will find it to their advantage to look at
my line and compare prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. 1t will be money in
your pocket. A. s. NICHOLS.
1913 Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Mathushek Pianos.

Upright, Grand, Rosewood and Ebonized
Cases. III Octaves, three strings through
out, ivory keys, unique fall board, fancy
fretwork. Queen Anne trusses, eQualiz ing
scale, French grand action. Catalogue
price 300, but now for n limited period
only at $325-S5 cash, So weekly.
LUDDEN ~ BATES s. NJ. II,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

At the Harnett House. Savannah, Ga,
you get all the comforts of the high priced
hotels, and save from 81 TO So per day.
Try it and be convinced. Boston Hopao
Journal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
Dollars Worth of Gold Watche

Dollars Worth of Gold Watches
Sold in our clubs in the past three weeks, and
still we are forming new clubs Each club of
ffty-two members represents to us a sale of
$4,000 worth of goods, and we get paid every
week for the watches that go out, so you see it
is wholesale and cash at the same time. Re
member we guarantee to save you So on each
watch you buy in our clubs. One dollar q week.
Write or call for particulars. Members drew
Saturday as follows: CLUB l. member No. 40;
club 2, member No. 10 club B. member No. 81
club 4, member No. 81. Desbouillons Watch
Club, II. r. Caulfeld, Manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Lucy Hinton Tobacco is the finest Vir-
ginia Tobacco made and guaranteed to be
an elegant chew.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Children starving 20 Death

On account of their inability to digest food,
will find a most marvellous food and remedy
in SCoTT's EMULSION of Pure Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphites. Very palatable
and easily digested. DIR. S. w. Cohen of
Waco, Tex, says: 81 have used your Emul-
sion in infanti,e wasting with good results.
1t not only restores wasted tissues, but
gives strength and increases the appetite.
am glad TO use such reliable article"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Camers-Hair Underwear, for Health,
And all wool in Red or White Goods, at
LaFar's. 90 Bull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
OAK pine and I,igbtwood.

Oak Pine and Lightwood.
Have removed my wood yard to corner
Gwinnett street and Savannah, Florida and
Western railway. Telephone n.
r. B. CASsELS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Home testimonials are the most reliable
Send your name and address and we will
send statements of mum bers of the best citi-
cures effected by the Ethiopian Pile Oint-
ment. 1t never fails. SO cents and 81 per
bottle. Rangum Root Med. Co, Nashville,
Tenn. For sale by ippmsn Bros., whole
sale agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
New Styles Hats.
A SUCCESS.

Nichols has just opened his complete line
of Stiff Hats. 1873 Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Silk and Gloria Cloth Umbrellas,
Mems or Ladies', all sizes, just opened, at
LaFar's
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
The Great Social REQUESTS.

blue blood" is still an essential part of
the great social question, but after all pure
blood is the Key of life, and p. P. p. has
achieved phenomenal success as purif-
cant and corrector of all ailments arising
from bad blood and its contingent unhappy
effects. For sale by all druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Dunlap's Hats and Nascimento's Fine
Hats
In Silk or Derbys, new styles, at LaFar's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Oak, Pine and Lightwood.

Have removed my wood yard to corner
Western railway. Telephone II.
+. b. CASSELS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

A. B. Hull & Co. call attention of the
trade to their brand of "Schutzen's Crack
shot" Tobacco, manufactured by T. G.
Williams & Co., Richmond, Va, which
hey guarantee to be the lest piece of 9-inch
is goods on the market.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Fosters Kid Gloves, for Mon. and
Driving Gloves
In Fur tops or Buckskin, all sizes, at La
Earle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

On account of the universal satisfaction
derived from the use Of Tetterine by those
afflicted with letter, Ringworm, Itching
Piles, Ground Itch, or any other skin dis
ease, its sale is fast increasing, and all who
use it pronounce it thorough success" 1t
cures without pain or inconvenience. 81
ents. At druggists or sent by mail on re-
ceipt Of price, by j. T. Shuptrine & Bro,
savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Said the rose to the snowdrop

Said the rose 90 the snOwdrop
Let's make Combine,
And enrich woman's mouth
THE effect viii be fne.'
She spoke truth, as patrons of SOZODONT know
Sound teeth and pure breath It has power to
aS~foW.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06
Dumas is crowded with bargains.

Dumas offers $3.50 worth of Paper Pat
terms for $3.50.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

The following DONATIONS were received
yesterday:
Fleming Bros. ....................... 90
G. l. Taggart, merchandise. -. ........... Z 90
Byck & Selig, merchandise. ..........,... 8 90
L. z. Byck & Son, merchandise ......... s 90
P. Tuberly, merchandise. ................. 10 90
Thomas West & Co., merchandise. ....... 10 90
Dr. William Comm. 49,: ............ 20 90
Miss Mary Fleming, Charleston, 5. c.,
merchandise ;......,:..........-.;;: -. W
chusetts, merchandise. .................. 10 90
Lee Roy Myers & OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 20 90
Mrs John T. Roman. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
George A. Mercer. Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
Mrs. p. Manning, merchandise ....... 25 90
Mrs. j. kaufman, merchandise. .......... O 90
From l.. Strauss & Sons, New York.
through Ludden & Bates, merchandise. Is 90
NJ. G. Neonan. .. . 90
Rev. K. Cafferty . ................. rs 90
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Embroidered Back Kids, for Evening
Wear,
Buckskin Weather Vests and Shields, at
IaFnrls
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Remember Dumas Slaughter Sale this
week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

Dumas is selling entire STOCK below cost
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-06

dumas is almost giving goods away.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-11

results of agriculture. aud 90 gather from every
source, within or without her territory, for
comparison and instruction, ali the bast and
most recent labor saving devices aud machn-
cry for tilling her soil. reariug her barvests
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Exposi-
ton of the Virginia state Agricultural. Me
chancal and Tobacco Association invites the
co-operatlon of the counties. cities and towns
and all classes within her b riders, and
the exhibition OF all articles, whether
enumerated tn the following premium list. or
not, tending ~ illustrate these resources and
10 develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
Inducements. No such opportunity for prof
table display has been presented, and at least .
half mil ion people will be pre- en-, from abr DAD
during the Exposition. Extra rdinary attrac-
tious will be offered. and every effort made by
the management. composed Of the best bust
ness men OF Richmond and Virginia, TO make
this Exposition profitable 20 exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive 10 visitors. and gcuer-
ally useful TO the people Of the country.
Virginia at the present time presents many
capital and labor. advantages whose value will
enhance in rapid proportion rs her resources
are developed.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-11

upon such fact We base the future CONNER
cial growth Of Richmond.
No power can keep her back. she has al
ready increased in the last ten years more
thapany city in the Union.
Thus situated. with the tides OF the sea and
the passes OF the mountains IN her favor
Richmond presents greater advantages com
mercially than any other city in the United
States.
I. She has from her commanding position
the largest and most productive back -countr,
OF any city in the United States.
II. She is by virtue of her position the great
distributing depot Of Virginia. North Carolina
West Virginia. South 'arolina and large sec
tious Of Georgia and Alabama.
III. She Is by virtue Of her position the chief
railroad centre OF the South. Six railway
lines meet in her limits. two of them great
trunk systems, which drain each third of the
continent
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-11
Announcement.

In response 20 demand from the word to
day, a grand Exposition will be held at Rich
mond, Va. on the grounds of the Virginia
state Agricultural and Mechanical Society.
about one mile from the Capitol. and upon
which has been erected a building OF magnih-
cent design suited to the various departments
Of general exposition, aggregaiing acres in
area and al great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street, is f6 feet high. z
feet long, and go feet broad, constructed
in the most substantial manner, containing an
exposition space of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. The interior EN-
belishment anu general arrangements are &C
cording to the highest style Of art and aFchi-
lecture, afording spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture. textile fabrics, mechanics and
manufacturers products, merchandise and
other displays. A magnificent music hall
wherein grand concerts will afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays, 70 b.
exhibited by all the counties In the State ant
the various railroads trayersing her territory
will show 10 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia.
A capacious and splendidiy arranged art hall
constructed Of iron. one hundred feet in di
ametes. will be filled with collection Of rar'
works OF art, now being collected by one o.
yirginia's most gifted artists, embracing
paintings. sculpture, etc. Other annexes vii
be constructed for the exhibition Of hortcul
tulal products. floral displays. vegetable an'
farm products Of individual exhibitors. Poul
try and pet stock will BE- provided with larg
and commodious structure, with every con
yenience for the proper care and comfort o
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructs
race track. with grand stand with accom-
modations for five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will he in the historic building
which Was erected Ia the Centennial at Phila
delphia by one Of our most public spirited citi
zens. and afterwards removed by him TO Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and DO
mated 10 this society.
Ample accommodations will be prepared 70
the reception OF the live stock exhibits o
horses. cattle, sheep and swine.
A Bench Show will be held in the Poultr
building. under the auspices Of the virgini
Field Sports Association, and managed b
some OF the most celebrated dog fanciers IL
this country.
One OF the principal objects OF this Expos
ton is to exhibit the progress and improve
ment OF Virginia in machinery. manufacture
her locks and herds. and her methods an
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-11
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Committees.

Committees.
Relics and Antlquities-Dr. X Brock,
chairman: Grin + Cottrell, Charles NJ West,
Granville @. Valentine, Benjamin ID Valen-
tine.
North and South Carolina Relations George
D Thaxton, chairman; w Robertsoni W
d Simmons, G. Ran, Judge George Chris
tian.
TITS committee will answer any inquiry
from North and South Carolina, as TO exhibits
freight and passenger rates.
Educatioual-Joh Is Cary chairman, Super
intendent Public Schools; John l. Buchanan,
Superintendent Public Instruction Of Vir-
gina: Professor II II Harris, Richmond Col
lege: George Merri !, John Powell.
Railroad Transportation and Advertising
Charles A Taylor. chairman. General Passen
ger Agent X. * z X K; Sol Haas Traffic
Manager Associated Railways Virginia and
The Csrolinas; n w Fuller, General Passenger
Agent { a o Railway.
Manufactures-F T Glasgow, chairman; X
II whitlock. Thomas Christian Allan Talbot
Gustavus Millhiser, w II Whitehurst. An
thony Barpamin. X l. Peiouze. Z j Bosher'
Lewis ID Crenshaw. II w ROuntree. Byron
Wal,erstein. Tower, William simpkn.
Ornithological. Piscatorial. Field and Aduat-
ic Sports Polk Miller, chairman; c VI Worm
ley. II Owen, w Miles Cary.
Horses and Racing Powhatan z. Dupuy,
chairman; W Roane kuilin, Charles Stokes
Cattle aud stOck-waltcrS Grant, chairmani
NJ. Rowe, DIR G Beat lie, a Bowman.
Pharmaceutical and Surgical Apparatus
Appliances and Prepar.tion.-T Roberts Ba-
ker. chairman; Hunter Mcclure. NJ d, c W
Brock, NJ d; John W Pierce, Hugh N Taylor
MD.
Exposition Committee Colored Department
J. L. Farrar. president Joseph T. Wilson
secretary; John Oliver, Professor J.
Jones, Robert MoNaughton, DR. S. Dis
mOnd.