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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

Boston, March l3.-The secretary
of the Anti-lmperialist league says
that between 100000 and 5000, 900
voters will vote against the admins
tration and support anti-imperialism
as a strictly defined issue in the com
ing campaign. He says anti-imperial-
lists viii not name a separate ticket,
but will indorse candidates that rep
resent their principles.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

Perry, Ok, March 13.-The Sac and
Fox Indians, who have had a terrible
scourge of smallpox, during which AZ
members of the little tribe died, to-
gether with 21s dogs, claim that the
disease was brought into the tribe by
kiss. Some time ago a well-known
Creek Indian squaw died of smallpox.
Several Sac and Fox squaws attended
the funeral and kissed the corpse,
thus contracting the disease.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17
Texas Wonder.
HALLls GREAT DISCOVERY

One small bottle OF Hall's Great Dis
eovery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabet, 8,
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities OF the
kidneys aud bladder In both men and
women, regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt Of sl One
small bottle is two months treatment,
will cure any case above mentioned, DR..
E. W. He'll, sole manufacturer, 81, Louis,
formerly Waco, Texas. Send for testi-
monias. Sold by Crenshaw y Young
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

rraius No Iol and lo2 daily except Sunday
A II other trains daily c,,.. eo,,,r
day evenings. Sunday mornings anu oun,lg.
evenings at one fare for the round mp, kuo'
for return up to and Including Mohua9 in"'"
Through tickets and checks 10 ai pnlnlls
Round trip tourist tickets on sale 10 ah 'oNr's
For further information call on or auuIyss
II O. sriDBAA, ricke Agent
Telephone No. 50.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

To Authorize q. onds for Porto X co.
Washington, March 13.--Representa'
tive Prince has introduced a bill au-
thoriziug the construction Of railroads
in the interior Of Porto Rico. The
measure presented provides that the
roads should he constructed under the
laws OF South Dakota which are con-
sidered equitable to the railroads and
TO the pcople.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

Manila, March l3.-The distribution
Of troops in widely separated garri-
sons makes three surgeons 20 a regi-
mept utterly inefficient, and 40 garri'
sons are now without surgeons, The
oyerwork is fast breaking the sur
geons down,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

pared with i9>.00o,oOO bushels or so3
per cent. Of the crop ON hand on
March I. lSY9. The corn in farmers
hands is estimated at 558.7U0. COO
bushels. or 37.2 per cent. Of last years
crop against SOu,jOO,0O0 bushels. or
4l.6 per cent. of the crop on hand on
March /. is10.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

Cuha's exhibit for the Paris eSposi-
tion reached New York on board the
transport Rufosd from Havana. Tho
exhibits comprised 100 large cases,
which win be forwarded to Hayre by
an early steamer.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

Washington, March i3.-As result
of an investigation Of affairs on the
hospital shin Missouri, on her trip out
from New York 10 Manila and then
back to San Francisco, Quauermaster
General Ludirgtou has directed the
dismissal from the service Of Capt.
Dillon, master Of Che ship. and the
third officer
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

Coyiugton, Ga, July %, 1898.
This is to certify that have used DR..
Halls Great Discovery for rheumatism,
kidney and bladder troubles, aud will say
that It IS far superior TO anything have
ever used for the above complaints,
Very respectfully,
II. |. HIRToN, Ex- Marshal.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

Washington, March 1.-THE report
Of the department of agriculture
shows the amount OF wheat remaining
In farmers hands March l TO have
been about l5s,7OO,OOO bushels, or 30
per cent, Of last wears crop, as com
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

Washington, March 10.-Comptroi-
Ter Dawes denies the report that, un-
der the new law. any person with S3,-
600 capital can start a national bank.
lie says $4,000 is the least sum re-
| uuirpd
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17

ierson City, BoonyiIle and Lexing
ton Division.
sANrApE RoUTg.

s 4ra,ns arrive at North Lexingtoui
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,atns lenye North L0Xingt0ni
A g0. Expros. ld.tly) ,..... ..,.,',,.; ti5' III
an llng trains pass Lexington Junction
GOING EAST.
, Atlantic Express, lcnyes".,.,.- s;Ds A. u
n =, hut'.'a,,,,e.,T teaVcs. .. lu!a5 q. m
u ~ ~, pse,Sht ,...........-li.iOa go a. ~
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OolsG WEST.
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", !, ,,',.a - R:5s a. M
pres soa Itynress ......... II 5I u. ~
j. u EASTER. ia. Agent.
W. ]. Black, @. =. A" Topeka kas'
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17
GREAT britain REFUSES.
Our Offer to Act as Mediator with a
View to Bringing About Peace
Politely Declined.
RUST Be UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,



London, March l3.-The United
States government, at the request OF
President Kruger and President
Steyn, has offered to the British gov
ernment its services as mediator, with
the view of bringing about peace in
South Africa. Lord SALISBURY mas not
yet replied, but representative oil
the Associated press learns than There
Is little doubt he VIII ueellne tne
United States good Offices he wl'l
do so, however, IN terms as eordlal ana
polite as those IN when the oner was
couched. The representations mate
to Great Britain were so put that they
assumed nothing OF desire 10 ln'er-
vene but simply transmitted the com
munications made 10 united states
consul AueloerV hay' W i'e'uI'o'
Win the accompanying assurances
that anything the state department
could do in the interests OF peace
would DE gladly unuertakeh' Inc "eh'
known aversion oil the BRUSH govern
ment 10 any ioreigh Intervention
does not appear TO nave Deen arouseu
and while Lord salisbury VIII uouo.-
less say ne Is unapie 70 comply WIN
the offer' he VIII also prooan'y express
his appreciation OF the united ota'eS
CHORUS III oeha'i vi huina'y'
VIII Not Consent to indopendence
London, March lS'-ih the mouse OF
lords the premier Lord Saiisoury'
read the british government repiy
TO Presidents Kruger ana eteyh. Inc
concluding sentence Is as ioliows
"Her majesty's government can oh'S
answer your honor's telegram oy say
ing it is not prepared to assent 10 tht
Independence OF either the south
African republic or the orange Free
State"
Germany Is Exceedingly Neutral
Berlin, March l3.-lt is semi-oiiicial
II
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-17
Residence for Sale !

| am offering for sale at bargain the 2,story brick
residence on Franklin avenue owned by the late Ethan Allen
House in good repair Tin roof, eight rooms, good out
houses two cisterns, dry cellar.
Will be sold at a bargain il taken before the first o
January. A good tenant now in the house.
W. G. MUSGROvE,
AdIninistrator.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
Obituary..

Henry Albert Riehl was born in
Winneshiek county, Iowa, June II,
1872 and died at Florenceville, Iowa,
on June II, 1900, at the age OF nearly
IS years.
The deceased was the second son of
Michael Riehl, of Orleans twp,
Winncshick county, the mother having
died several years ago, and who, with
two brothers and.siN sisters are leftto
mourn the untimely loss of IL beloved
son and brother.
At the time of his death he was a
member in good standing OF the
Elorcnceyille M. r. church, living, n
faithful Christian life.
The funeral was held in the M. D..
church in Florenceville at IL O'Clock,
Thursday forenoon, and his earthly
tenement was laid at rest in Oak Hill
cemetery, east of Granger.
The sorrowing family have the SYM
pathy of all IN their sudden and Sc
we're at1iliction.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
Things Seen in tn. County,

FRANK morse, residing half mile
north of the CITY has large barn, 40X
so feet on the ground, posts % feet.
well under way. The foundation is
from the boulder granite gathered
on our prairies. John IL.
Hayes did the mason work and is nov
doing the wood work.
Thos. j. Hardy has bnilt leanto
for stable PURPOSES to his barn which
Will give him plenty of room for his
domestic animals in winter.
w. b. Wells has a fine two story
house enclosed on the site of his form
er home. He is making very oomfor.
table home with abundant room and
well arranged. Barney Thorne of
Bonair has charge of the work.
Z. A. Holcomb has a new barn com
pleted on his farm 36X46 feet on the
ground with posts 20 feet. p. t.,
Thayer Of Kendallville was the build
er and the work is well done.
The new depot at Bonair is enclosed
and will be an important and much
needed feature of the town as it has
been needed for a great length of time.
The PLAIN DEALER congratulates
Bonair.
Thas. j. Carolan has a bunch of fine
fat steers ready for market.
Charley Mintey, John w. DAILY and
John Meyers have fine fields of corn,
evidence that good cultivation on our
Iowa soil will bring forth good results
MIR. and Mrs. j. c. Livingston know
what is fine for lunch, and know
how to serve it. Luscious strawberries
Smothered in cream, tit for nobility.
t was pleasure in going through
the county last week to observe the
many farms where large patches of
strawberries are grown, and were be-
ing gathered for family use. An album
dance of fine fruit ripe and delicious
dispcnses largely with need of doctors
visits.
w: j. Webster completed taking the
Albion census Saturday. He has
Vernon Springs to take outside the
corporation of Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
e. G. Cooley Elected.

In lUS news columns OF June IA, the
Chicago Record says:
Edwin G. Cooley, principal of the
La Grange high school and principal
elect of the Chicago Normal school,
wa; elected supeIintendento of Chicago
public schools last night to succeed
DR.. q. Benjamin Andrews. Mr.. Cool
ey'S election was unanimous, all but
one of the sixteen members present
answering "Aye" when his name was
called,
Trustee Christopher nominated Mr..
Cooley. He eulogized him as one Of
the leading educators of the day, as
we'll as shrewd, conscientious, tact
full man. He predicted Aourishing
career for the schools if his candidate
was chosen. Trustee Heating seconded
The nomination with much praise for
Mr.. Cooley, and expressed regret as
chairman of the n ,rmal school com
mlttee that the normal school would
have to give him up. When the re-
silt of the election was announced Mr.
ilarris said Mr.. Cooley would go on
duty at once.
The new superb ltendcnt Is a native
, OF Iowa. lie cc:ived bis education
at the Iowa university and thl Uni
yerslty OF Chicago. lie began teaching
IN 1879, a!.d WIS elected supcrinteno.-
ent OF stoo~ls of Cresco, Iowa, in 1885.
subsequently he Was elected trustee
OF the state normal school. In 1891 he
was elected was elected priacipal of
the high school at Aurora, ILL.,, where
ne remained two years. He entered
the University of Chicago In 1894, anC
completed his course one year late
with the degree of Ph. ID. Since theI
he has been principal OF the La Grang'
high school, and has taken specia
courses also at the University %
Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
NEGOTIATING SURRENDER,
Wives of Kruger and Cronje Said
to Be Comforting with
Lord Roberts.
GEN. BoTHA's ARMY AT MIDDLEBURe.
His Rear Guard entirely Routed by
Ian Hnmflton's Mounted Infantry
-Rustcnburg Occupied by Bnden-
Powell-Buller Complains of De-
structlon of Property by Beers.

London, June 1S.-A rumor is rife in
the city that Lord Roberts is negotiat-
ing with President Kruger and Gen.
Botha, through their wives, regarding
terms of surrender.
| Roberts, Dispatch.
London, June 1S.-The war office
has received the following message
from Lord Roberts:
| Pretoria, June 16.-Rustenburg was
| occupied yesterday by Baden-Powell. A
column starts from this place tomorrow
TO meet Baden-Powell and repair the tele-
graph between Pretoria and Rustenburg.
| Hunter is moving from Potchefstroom.
His advance brigade expects to reach
| johannesburg June 10.
| Butler, hone, is at Standerton. Heidel-
| berg will be occupied from this place
shortly, and then the Orange River COL
ony will be completely cut off from the
| Transvaal
"Baden-Powell reports that the district
through which he passed is settling down
| satisfactorily. Over 1000 stands of arms
were surrendered and Hans Eloff and
Pet Kruger, son of the president, were
to make submission to him yesterday.
having been previously disarmed on their
farms.
"Botha's army has retired and is be-
| lieved to be at Middleburg. His rear
guard was surprised and entirely routed
by Ian Ham!lton's mounted infantry.
Dispatch from Butler.
The war Office has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Gen. Butler:
"Laings Mex, June Is (Friday).-Now
| that Natal Is clear of the enemy wish
to call attention to the disgraceful way
| in which private pr, perry was treated in
| the part of the colony they occupied.
| Their willful and needless damage is Wis
ible everywhere, and houses, when not
| completely wrecked, have been desecrat-
| ed with filthy ingenuity. That this has
| been done with the consent of the lead
Charlestown every house was wrecked
| in Voksrust, two miles off, but in the
Transvaal every house was intact"
Cabinet Crisis Past.
London, June 1s.-The only South
African news of Importance Saturday
morning is telegram from Cape
Town announcing that the ministe-
rial deadlock is relieved. Sir John
Gordon Sprigg hopes to have a min
istry formed by Monday, and it is
believed Mr.. Rose-Innes will accept a
portfolio.
A dispatch from Laings Mex, dated
Saturday, says Gen. Christian Botha's
next stand will be at Baardekop, but
with reduced force.
The German ambulance captured by
Gen. Butler has been sent to Durham,
whence it will be allowed to return to
the Transvaal, via Delagoa bay.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
P.o.tivin,
Pleasant and cool days.

Pleasant and cool days.
Hay will be scarce article in this
neighborhood.
Thos. Novak, of Spillville, visited
A. j. Mikesh, the first of the week,
j. j. Martinez, OF Ft. Atkinson, the
champion base ball player, visited our
burg Sunday.
Corpus Christi Thursday June 18th,
was celebrated at our church as usual.
Large crowds came over from all sides
and it was something like the Wood
men Day at New Hampton in nina.
ture.
The dance in kaleshiek's hall
Thursday nightwas a success tinancial-
ly as well as socially, over seventy
numbers being sold to a choice and
select audience.
Our band is engaged to play in
Spillyille on the 18th Of July.
Three young lads from Cresco made
an attempt to break in our post office
Thursday night but was scared away
by the appearance Of Jos. kostka. The
post master has sent for instructions
to the federal authorities as to what
he will do with them.
The creamery sink has proven a fail.
urc, it spoiled the creamery well Sc
the Directors ordered a new ditch to
be dug out and eight inch tiles laid
for drainage, about eight hundred IT.
long.
The Woudmen boys report they now
have over fifty members in good Stand
ing in this little burg. 1T would be q
pleasure tolus would some member O,
the different Catholic lodges report us
it's membership for publication as the
more the people at large know about
us the more they like us.
Fefd Lukes lost a valuable horse
last week Of lock-jaw, he bought the
horse three weeks ago for $4,000.
j. V. Shuler was Cresco visitor
Saturday.
Frank Frishe and Jos. Kostka trans
acted Business in Cresco Monday,
DR.. smittle left for Candy, MINI.
Monday morning on business Tip,
Thos. Noyak, the census enumer
|ator oil New Oregon twp, is hustlinl
his work, BLUFF.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
Dies Of. Consumption.

indianapolis, Ind, June 1s.-James
w. Hess, postmaster at indianapolis,
died at his home of consumption. He
had been confined to his home several
weeks. MIR. Hess had long been active
in Indiana politics and was appointed
postmaster by President McKinleEiR
1897. He once served as sheriff offhis
lMariop) county. He was at one time
prominent in commercial affairs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
u. Darius NJ. Carrie, Rosa, and warren

81 q, I1H1Ius NJ. CRITIC, ROSA, and Warren
@. all of whom are living.
The thirty-tive years of his residence
mere was spent in the closest possible
application to farm life and was
chalracterized by energy, enterprise
and frugalitXequalled by few and ex-
celled by none within the wide range
OF his acquaintance. His life was one
of incessant activity up to the honr of
his departure.
During the past year he had shown
symptoms oforganic heart trouble and
on Tuesday morning, June IL, without
warning and Notwithstanding sudden
ly passed away while engaged in his
usual morning work in the seventy
first year of his age. He leaves a be-
loved wife seven children and a host of
friends to mourn his death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
Fourth of JuIy Rates

Be patriotic and take a holiday trip
on Independence Day. Cheap rates
in every direction are offered by the
Chicago Great Western Ry. One fare
and third for round trips, children
half rates. Tickets on sale July 3 and
4; good to return July 5th. For furth-
er information inquire of any Agent
@. G. W., or address f. ii. Lord, G. p.
& Z. A., ll3 Adams ST., Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
Pastufase.

70 acres of good grass and living
stream of spring water and plenty
of shade. An ideal home for cattle
and horses. Call on
67tf N. B. WHEELER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
For Sale.

A 3 inch Lansing wagon, second
hand, but in excellent shape. Enquire
at the Carriage Upholstering and Paint
Shop, west of Wetherbee's livery barn.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
SIX Killed In collision.

London, June 1s.-A collision be.
tween an express train and a train
Allied with Windsor race,goers oe-
CURED at Slough. Six persons were
killed and 10 were injured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
For Sale.

2 dwellings, 2 business places, and
one of the best farms in Howard
county. All very desirably located.
C.. Il. MILLER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19
Binder Irvine,

See me before you bny. Think / car
save you money. Sample at mill.
60W3 S. PEGGY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19

London, June 1s.-A special dis
patch from Hong-Kong says all the
Picking legations have been destroyed,
and that the German minister, Baron
Won Ketteler; has been killed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19

Ten Thousand Chinese Troops. Said to
Have Joined the Boxers Three
English and American Churches
Burned Mt Tien-Tsin Telegraph
Wires Down.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-19

New York, June 1s.-According to a
local paper, John II. Mclean, who is in
this city, en- route for Europe, has sent
a personal check for $25, 600 to William
J. Bryan, to be used in the campaign.
This check was sent, it is said, as an
evidence Of good will and to offset any
bad effect of the misconstrnction of his
trip to Europe. INSTRUMENTATION about
the big check, the paper says, is posi-
tive, coming only second handed from
Mr.. Mclean,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-13
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK?
Do You Realize the Danger You are lng

Pain or dull ache in the back ls un-
nlstakable evidence Of kidney trouble.
It is natures timely warning 90 show
you that the track Of health Is NOT clear.
If these danger signals are unheeded,
more serious results are sure 90 follow
Brlghrs Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble, may steal upon
you.
The mild and the extraordinary effect
Of the world f1mous kidney remedy
swamp-Root IS soon realized u stands
the highest for its wonderful cures of
the most distressing cases. a trial VIII
convince anyoue-a and you may have "a
sample bottle Tor the asking
Lame back is only one symptom Of
kidney tr0uhlc--oue OF many other
symptoms showing that you need
Swamp Root. are, obliged 90 pass water
often during the day and 90 SET up
many times at night. smartng OF iru-
totion I'm passing, brIck-dust or seii-
ment in the urine catgrrh of Che blal-
der constant headache, dizziness Sleep
lpssness nervousness, irregular heart
beating rheumatism. blOaung irritable
ity. W0rn-Out feeling lack Oi ambition,
loss of flesh or sall0w complexion
II your water when allowed 60 re-
main undisturbed In glass or bottle for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-13

The report from the treasury shows
that there are 33l employees between
so and 81 years old 100 between 60 and
90 years; 90 between 20 and "a years; "a
between 10 and 70 years, and 10 who are
over 50 years old.
Fourteen persons IN the Office OF the
auditor Of the war department are par
TALLY lacking In the physical or mental
capacity necessary for the full dis
charge Of their official duties About
nifty persons In different bureaus are
physically disqualified for manual labor,
but not for clerical service. Seven per-
sons In the Office Of the chief clerk OF
the treasury are physically on mentally
ineapacitated In part for manual la
Dor
In the interior department there are
1862 employees between the ages OF 65 and
60 years, Inclusive jS between 70 and y
years inclusive. Is between IS and 70
years inclusive, and 4 who are over
80 years old
The total number Of employees IN the
department is 32J5. Presidential app
pointees and laborers are not included
IN these figures. From the estimates
furnished by the different bureaus and
officers OF the department. It may be
stated that something over $50 persons
now on the rolls must be considered as
permanently incapacitated, either phys
ically or mentally. for the performance
Of menual labor In whole or In part.
This condition IN many cases. results
from the loss OF limbs old wounds. or
health impaired In the government SER
vice
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-13
Cruise OF the Bunalo.

New York. April 1S,-The plans for
the cruise OF the converted cruiser Buff
falO are now completed The cruiser
will leave the Brooklyn navy yard to-
morrow afternoon and proceed direct
TO the League Island navy yard at
Philadelphia. The ship will have on
board before she leaves Brooklyn sixty
men from the receiving ship Vermont.
At Philadelphia ninety men viii be taxi
en- aboard and $50 more al the Norfolk
navy yard. When the Buffalo returns
TO this country IN September all these
men VIII be fitted TO become first class
seamen on the new warships which the
navy department wants TO put into
commission as soon az the necessary
men can be secured The itinerary OF
the Buffalo includes the Azores. Gibral-
tar Lisbon. Grayesend. Christiania,
Copenhagen Stockholm Kiel and
Havre or Rouen. The officers and men
viii have chance 10 80 TO the Paris
exposition.