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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
THE STEAMBOAT SUPERVISORS.
RECENT CH,NGFs-TuE CONTEST BETWEEN TIT
WEST AND SENATOR CONKLING.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


lEY TELEGRAPH TO THE TEIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON, April GA contest has been
in progress for several years between those interested in
steamboat TRANSPORTATION i'll the West. and Eastern inter
css represented by Senator COnkln The Western men
in Congress have attempted in The past to pass aSl
hill Which, in their opinion, would greatly promote their
interests; but every occasion ii has been de-
gcated by Senator COnking. Western men are
now very greatly disturbed the frequent changes
that are being made in supervisors Of steamboats,
# appears that during secretary MorrilPs admn'ra
ton the Eastern interest through Senator Conkling
secured the dismissal OF Chief Supervisor Burnett and
the appointment in his place of Alr. DumOnt of New
York Since the latar entered upon his duties numerous
changes III principal officers of the service have been
made The supervisor ut New-IOTk has been removed
Tie supervisor at ~. LOIis was also removed,
though subsequently, rcu-ated The one at Pittsburgh
il to be removed in few days and the Headquarters 10
he transferred Cincinnati, and The chel supervisor -
nov attempting to the removal or me supervisor
pt Detroit The steamboat men az the West asserted
that these changes are calculated tO Thoroughly Celno
slizr he service, whicn. under Capt Burnett hah be-
come efficient aud working great good 10 the Sseal
boat interests vi the whole country
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CONCENTRATING A FLEET IL THE BOsPHoRUs-A
PLAN TO COMMISSION EIGHT MORE VESSELS.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNH.l

CONCENTRATING A FLEET IN THE BOSPHOBCS-A
PLAN TO COMMISSION EIGHT MORE VESSELS.
ley TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRIBUsg.l
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The Secretary of
the Navy sent instructions about three Weeks ago TO
Rear Admiral John /. Wordeu, commanding the United
States feet European waters to move his vessels MP 10
The Bospors and his arrival there TO ask permission
from the Turkish Government 20 up TO Co'taDtinope
Under xstjng regulations the Turkish Government al
lows no vessels OF to enter the Golden Horn without
specal perInssion but they are allowed TO enter the
I}ospholus where there gOOG anchorage, and whence
they can send steam launches up city. No doubt
is entertained here that Admiral Woiden will be per-
nited TO take his fleet Up 70 ConstanJinope. lie has
also been instructed TO watch carefully American
Interest. I'm the Mediterranean aud the neghhOrhcOd
Of Constantinople during the between Russia and
Turkey.
The Secretary of the Navy would like to reinforce the
European fleet rot only in order TO make Of u show
in that quarter at such time this but necessary
measure to insure the full protection OF our interests
there This he cannot al present do because no money
ia available with which 10 put any more vessels into
commission and as no vessels can De spared IRON othcr
stations he has, therefore, requested The proper bureau
officers 10 make estimates Of the cost OF putting eight
more vessels of in commission, and VIII subt the
subject TO Congress its extra session in June. lie
viii ask for an appropriation for this purpose.
News Just received at the Navy Department from tic
European fleet is 10 the effect thai ihe Fandaila has o.
ready started the BOsphOrns and that Admiral Nor
den VIII shortly follow with the other vessels OF lis
fleet The fleet consists OF the following vessels: The
Trenton la gspi. carrying II guns anu 43l men; the
Marion guns and PA men; the Nandaia, guns End
100 men-nOt a full complement; the Alliance, guns
and 10 men. All these are new vessels. Inc Getys
burc guns and 70 men, Is on special service Ill the
NcditeTTaneiD hut will render any ASSISTANCE required
of her fhe Dispatch gun and 40 men, sails from Nor
few days for COu5tdntlnOpe Tor special service
nnder direction Of the American Minister ut that city
The Dispatch is the feetest vessel IN the navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
GEN. Won MOLTKE AND FRANCE.
LONDON. Thursday, April 20, 1871


LONDON. Thursday. April 2G, 1877.
Reviewing Gen. Won Motke's speech in the
German Parliament Tuesday The Times says: Gen.
Won Moltke feels all feel how 1t would he 10
extend the area Of war include majority or the
European Powers. We have been told again and again
that II peace is broken shOnld enter upon war
Of which 10 man could the end. The German Gov
erni.rnt know this aud they desire to prepare Tor me
worst while hoping the best. We regret TINS poicy
because they apparently perfectly prepared before
and because Pre- paFatiOus in critical times excite count or
ions and jealousy eXcites jealousy untll we
bring upon us what would prevent by our very
anxiety 10 prevent IL. But do not interpret The
sucech AS meaning anything than the resolution or
n strong iuan armed to hold his own in peace" he
Trs also says: Gen Aotkes speech does NOT do
pye us of the hope that The present war WI remain
localized but it is sore provocation TO despair
BERLIN, Thursday. April 20, 1877.
In the Rechsrag today during debate on the Budget
Con Won oke took occasion to explain his speech or
Tuesday. He stated that when he spoke OF compen-
satory srcs which must later be taken by
Germany the OF French troops near the IRON
ar ne meant measures having offensive or AGGRESSIVE
character lie added: Our policy necessarily pachc
without OH that account r.nOuuciDg our rebdom OF
action" This was received by the House win chtets
The Budget finally adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
AN APPEAL OF THE UNEMPLOYED.

A DELEGATION ASKS TIE PRESIDENT foE PUBLIC
. WORKS AND FOR SUFFRAGE IN THE DISTRICT.
WASHINGTON, April pa delegation of the
Labor League OF the United States whose headquarters
are in this city, consisting Of 20 white and 80 coored
men, called upon the President this morning Tor the p
pose OF delivering address on the labor question: Ire
delegation was met by the President in one Of the ante
rooms IN the Executive Council Chamber The address
as delivered by Mr. odnett, President OF the Labor
League The President requested TO emDody III MS
message Congress recommendation lor INC aPPiopr
alton of money for internal improvements III oFur 10
give employment idle labor throughout the country
and aso to recommend the restoration OF suffrage IN h
District and the payment of 10000 worklngmen Whc'
the address asserted are dcrauded by the contractors
upder the Board OF Public Works. The President said III
reply:
Thls speech il 80 voumInous and the topics so nmer
ons thai would not undertake III uncoIsldercd 0nDapl
sentences 10 cypress opinions in regard 10 it, Some of
the statements facts perhaps deserve goo ueai VI
Distric, 0ut Of employ nen that number Of men 10
whom the Government owes money snch nonGl Vusne
10 be paid and Congress would DO very uefcet III Is
duty IL is not As for the general expression Oh
good will, appreciate and return my ..nnSS h Neiy
without further consideration The rights OF al citlztn
precisely equal before the law ana our s
maintained wnh such assistance as ~ ~
the people can give he me shs E anv d
alton The fact Is that during the auh,r!s
Washington, and Of Jeerson aason nu oe mi. Dis
trc with regard TO local affairs but none as 70 the gen
cral officers T0ere have been various changes HUH H'
time ~ the present
Here the Chairman Of the Labor League intefpos.d
query rs to what President thought OF that order VI
things as an American principle.
The President-we'l u discuss IL. 1t Ia enough 20
say whateye you desire upon that suigoct 10 ~
the power of Congress TO grant ~ Is NOT With tio
ton OF member OF Congress or OF freseehL lhs "
course ia very large question and Is 10 DC cqhsneea
I'm accordance with the wiste- OF The people 90 NOT
know what the feelings OF the people are upon ms ques
ton Il is not for the President 10 lay down the tcs
n ia SAFE to leave them great body OF the people
II the people OF the United states wish 70 have slniass
In This district shall not interfere win thcm aha
should not veto but would sign any Dill on that SUBJECT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
MASSING TIE SIOUX.
HAYES SHERMAN, AND SHERIDAN IN CONSULTATION
ley rrLEGRAPM 10 IHt TRIDrNEl

HAYES. SHERMAN, And SHERIDAN IN CONSULTATION.
(BY TELEGRAPH IEE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The successful mil
itaIy operation against the Sioux having reduced those
Indians 10 such u condition of poverty aud submission
TIM, :hcy now readily surrender and ask FOR peace
The President regards the present a. timely moment
fray 10 settle the Indian question. Fortbs purpose no
recently directed Sheridan who commands the re-
zion Inhabited by the hostile Indians, TO come here
I'm order that lac might confer with Gen. Sherman ana tho
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs as 10 the best method
of pernanently establishing the entire Dacola Nation
al some readily accessible point the Mhsolrl River
The FIST conference held to-day The consideration
Of the subject Will he continued until general plan
shall be agreed on The Indians living south Of The
Union Pacific Railroad now concentrated on the MIS-
souri, so that when the Sioux are removed the
entire region westward TO the Pacific Ocean
will be open TO settlement aud civilization.
THIS mode OF finally disposinS OF the Indian
ourstion was attempted by President Grant who ap-
non,ed military officers carry II ont but CONGRESS
paesed bill prohibiting military officers rom perform
mo The a. duties. The Sioux feel assured that lc
cUuutry wesi Ut item Is occupied by people VINO WIN
6t i'm order to carry out this plan Congress VIII DC
sized 10 make IN appropriation for two or three years
Al the expiration OF this time II l. believed at me IN
djans viii be induced to keep their own merits OF c3l
which will contribute largely to their supsStance III ~
the purpose the GOyerhment TO perEit me sioux 10
make heir selection OF site Tor theif aSehc! on
the Missouri
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THE AMERICAN MINISTER TO TURKEY.
lRY IKLrGRAPn 10 rHH rRIBuNR.l

WASHINGTON, April 26.-It has been sug-
gesed that on account OF the importance OF the Turkish
Mission during the European war now just beginning 1t
might be desirable TO have an ADLER representative
than Minister Maynard at Constantinople. lt is
learned. however, from the State Department
that Mr. Maynard has shown himself to be
one OF the most competent OF American repre-
sentatiyes abroad. While in Congress he was more
distinguished for his industry and the persistence
With which lie labored for any measure III when
he was interested than the breadth OF his ideas or
Ine brilliaucy Of his talents; but during lis
residence m ConstannOpe his dispatches to the state
recruitment have been OF very satisfactory character
Ne has not like ministers, written simply Tor the
rnose at numbering up the es OF the department with
INCARNATION which of pecal value 10 The Govern
ment nut when there has been occasion To communicate
nvt6ine OF interest he done II in very clear ana
satIefactOry manner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
TIE PURCHASE OF ARMS BY THE TURKS

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The contracts for
arms made by the Turkish Government are frequently
spoken Of und many express the opinion that our posi-
tion AS neutral power will compel the Government TO
prevent the shipment of such arms 10 iufAey. Is
claimed that this is an impression, and those
18th Z, authority argue that either OF the belgerent
pwers can purchase arms munitions OF war in tLis
country our only duty friendly Power being 70 treat
both sides alike 1t may be stated that te arms ,n
for MAJ purpOse being deposited IN London ny tue luIh
ish authorities the credit Of inc aheie
,o ar he arms are ready shipment Under tne eims
of contract allowed TO retain ut ss
~ orns after they are paid for. AS guarantee lh the
Trhish (oyerpmeut will fulfill its part u tue eohuact
and pay for every arm ordered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
NETWORK. FRIDAY, APRIL 81, 1877.

officers Of all ranks 224 other officers, 5l3 mates III
artillery officers, 145 engineer officers, 90 ineeh-
anicians, So constructors, and 265 medical OF
6cers. Except for coast defence the report STATES
the Russian feet is rather than powerful.
Peter the Great and he Mimi the only two Vessels
ON the list OF sea-going armOred ships when approa.s
the modern standard OF fighting efficiency FOR cons
defense Russia considerable feet OF wnien tne
euar armored ships NOvyorod and Admiral Pop1h -
mentioned as very Formidable. The speed OF an ~
monitors IL given at TO Sig knots. and they are '
provided with spurs for raming and must theIFIoc
he considered weak vesses iii only Tor oprlaoh' ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, April 26.-At the an
nua meeting OF the stockholders OF the Philadelphia
Chamber Of Commerce, held to-day the following officers
were elected:
Decentralization ]. Hoffman.
IreastyeI'-Erancs VI. BrC IKE.
Man0gers-Charles II. Cummings, Seneca E. Malone,
John H. Michcner, George L. BuZby. Mm. A. DaIfoi,
VIM. Massey, WIN. Brice, and WIN. W. steel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
ALBANY.
WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE.

WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE.
THE woODIN CHARTER PASSED ~ THE stNATE--
CODE OF REMEDIAL JUSTICE PASSED IN BOTH
HoUsEs-BANK TAxATION-BoARD OF RAILROAD
AND TELEGRAPH COMMISSIONERS.
iron THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRrBUSg.l
ALBANY, April 26.-The "WOodin- Fish
charter for York has last passed the Senate and
with valuable amendments will be returned to the
Assembly Finding that most Of the Senators pres
ent to-day Senator Woodin called the bill up, pressed
TO VOTE and succeeded In passingit Senator Wagsaf,
upon the being announced a. moved that II hs
recOnsdered and tho amendment adopted yestcr.
day. giving the Board OF Apportionment power
to reduce t;ie wages OF school teachers. fire.
men, and policemen be stricken out. Senator Star.
buck severely criticised the motion, declaring that
the NewYork Senator thereby turned his back on the
principle Of home government. Senator Morrssay said
al voted against tais bill because the who controls
this Board OF Apportonmcn said here last Winter that
he In favor Of cutting down the salaries OF the
poceIen, hremen. and school teachers. At that time
asked him If the salaries Of heads Of departments
ought TO be reduced and he said No. These school
teachers, policemen, and 1rcmen, faithfully earn their
money. I consider that when passed this bill We
practically cut down their salaries" Senator Woodn:
There has been introduced into this bill. q
principle - that OF giving the taxpayer
voice in the government OF Ncw-York City.
Hitherto the Board Of. Apportonment has consisted
solely Of oiceholders do not fear that with such
power given TO the Mayor any other will control IT,"
Senator Morrssey That Mayor put in bis place by
Controller and by TammaDy Hail. They will control
this board" Senator woOdn not afraid Of It,"
Senator Morrlsscy: That is the very thing am afraid
Of" a vote then taken upon Senator wagstafs
motion, and it was defeated by a vote Of toll
Conference committees will now be appointed by the
Assembly and the Senate t6considcr the important
amendments made by the Senate. The best Of these
ucsfin IL viii hofy In
Board of Apporonment the power to reduce the sal
aries OF all persons employed by the city government,
and also the power to reduce their numbers A. Senator
Woodn stated the introduction Of four Taxpayers into
this board is principle in the government OF New
York and it IS which promises much good TO the
city These Taxpayers forming majority In the board
scven members), the responsibility OF more ecOnom
ical management of the cys affairs will upon them
The following is the vote by which the bill passed
Republicans in Roman, and Democrats In itdiIcl:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
TIE SPANISH CORTES.

MADRID, Thursday, April 20, Is17
Senior Posada Herrera has been elected
President of the Congress by vote OF go 10 D. Ihe
Consttutionalists Sustained from voting Seior CanJ
as dol Costilo addressing meeting OF Senator'S said
ne Cab net would pursue conciliatory policy. IL reyo-
tionary violence went far as to menace the insttu
tons Of the country the Government with the support
of o Senate Wculd DO able to defend the throne and
dynasty,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
THE DANUBE CROSSED BY TIE RUSSIANS.

day the Roumaniaa Parliament will declare war against
IWR y Az Iutksh vessels VIII be enbargoed by Russia
from the LIST Of May.
THE DANUBE CROSSED BY TIE RUSSIANS.
LONDON, Friday, April 27, 1877.
dispatch'to The Standard from Pascani, Moliavia.
dated Wednesday evening, says Is 900 Russians have
passed through Ungheni, 10000 through Lcova, and
$4,000 through Bogrsd These troops are to effect
Junction at Galatz and Braila.
The Standards special from Constantnople states that
the Sultan in his proclamation the troops declares tina;
in case Of need he will join the army with the Standard
OF the Prophet and sacrifice his life for his people. The
same dispatch reteates the report that The Turks have
occupied Kalafat. The Pesth correspondent OF The
Standard reports that Osman Pasha has addressed
proclamation 10 the inhabitants Of Kalafat assuring
them that they need fear the Turks who will occupy
the town friends
The Standards Vienna dispatch states that the Project
OF Kalafa has been instructed to receive the Turks ms
friends The first battle he expected to take place
at Tuscha in the Dobrudscha whore the attempt OF the
Russians TO the Danube may he looked for very
shortly.
The Standards Pestlspecial says it is feared that
Russian column has passed the Danube near GIa
dowa.
THE TURKS AND sERvIANs on BAD TERMS.
Tie Vienna dispatch of The Standard says: An Incl
dent is reported from Belgrade which creates great
sensation in Vienna Tie Grand Vzer notified 10 seryia
that Turkish detachment will occupy Gladova re-
count Of the approach Of the Russians from that side
Abdul Kerin tclegraphed 10 the effect to the Ser
Wan General commands the frontier Servis has
replied tat she will resist by force or arms any attempt
al the occupation of Gladova."
Spain win send irOnclad squadron TO the LeVant
There il great activity in Naples where Italian men-oi-
are being prepared for sea- Germany INTENDS 70 put
into commission several additional menO.-wa!. dec
eaIation OF neutrality will immediately he promuig.tcd
In Queen Nict0Tias name fOFhddhg BTltisA SUBJECTS
from aiding either beigerent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27

THE STRENGTH OF THE RUSSIAN NAVY.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-lt appears from
recently printed report Of Chief Engineer A"s u inc
limited states Navy on European ships OF war; ec tnA'
the Russian navy is composed OF ~ srmofea snps
and 1896 other vessels all classes carrying
soI yuns The personnel Of navy consists OF u nag
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
The following is the full text of the Sultan
nroolamaiion 10 The armY:
- ENGLAND PREPARING FOR WAR.

LONDON, IDursdhy, ANIII 70, TT
The Globe, in its latest edition this evening,
publishes the following: A telegram was received at
Plymouth Yesterday from the Controller OK the Navy,
ordering full particulars 10 be sent him OF ali ships Ill
reserve at Devonport which could possibly be made
ready for sea b. June l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
,xnr.y OUTBREAK IN WYOMING.

OMAHA, April 26.-Telegrams just received
from Camp Brown, Wyoming dated yesterday, say that
Barney Hail. prospccter has just arrived at that post
hadIy wounGed He and two Others attacked near
the head OF Bad Water on the 10th INST After sharp
night the Indians killed mis- partners, and he escaped
VET heen hearh from.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
THE GREEKS IN HYDRA TURBULENT.


The Inhabitants of the Greek island Hydra
have refused to obey the calling out the eztraord
nary re .crye and made sedit.Ous manifestation
against the authorities The cOnscTpt lists de-
stroyed aud the telegraph connecting the island with
Athens was also destroyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
THE RUSSO-TURKISH WAR.
THE FIRST BATTLE FOUGHT.
THE RUSSIANS REFUSED IN ASIA.

The Turks report that the Russians were encoun-
tered Yesterday near Batoum, aport on the Black
Sea. in Asiatic Turkey, and were repulsed with q
loss of 500. The Porte also announces that the
OTTOMAN troops have seized Kalafat, town oppo-
site Widdin fortress on the Danube near the Ser
Wan frontier. The Russians continue to pour into
Roumania. and are apparently intent on massirg a
large army in the Dobourscha, district near the
month of the Danube.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
NAVY ORDERa

WASHINGTON, April 28.-Passed Assistant Engi-
neer eorge H. White the Montauk al ashing
to ID. G. Assistant Engneer y Ashton ordered 10 ING
Passac Passed Assistant Eng o. Hunt detached
from the Wyandoe ordered 10 the Michigan. Passed
Assistant Engineer Nc detached b. The Mich.
ixzn and ordered 70 the AAhueA06
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
THE SULTAN'S ADDRESS.

ULVINItFS NVSNIN II.'IIN UI4NIINV1
INDEPENDFNCE-HE PROMISES TO GO To The
FIELD If NEEDED.
LONDON, Friday April %, 1877.
The following is the full text of the Sultan's
proclamation to the army:
Russia mas declared We forced 10 take up
arms. We have always wished peace. nFieHlrg 10 the
advice of the Powers in this respect but Russia wants
10 destroy independence, aud so If Russia
attacks us, God who protects right ana
Justice will grant victory. Oar soldiers
will defend with their blood tie country
gained by their ancestors, and with the help of God
maintain the independence OF the USmanl The patlon
Will protect ;he wiyc, and child Of the soldiers
should II be necessary the sultan will ~ 10 tue army
and raise the Standard OF The knllat and Che ru@ha
Tie salt n j. ready sacrifice his LIE for the honor aud
lnNepelIence VI INC COunlrN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-27
AMERICAN SHIPS GONG EASTWARD.

VuLEFRASCHE, Thursday April 2G. 1877
TIE United States man-Of-war Nandaiia has
sailed .or salonca and the Marion GHL Alliance have
sailed for Smy ma and Beyrout.
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forces hoping that II he s defeated Christian Europe
VIII save the women aud children.
The Russian Tclegtaphic Agency announces that TO-
day the Roumaniaa PARLIAMENT will declare against
TURK y All Turkish vessels will be enlarged by Russia
from the LIST Of May.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-05-25
HANS AND FRITZ.


Hans and Fritz were two Deutchers who
Remote from the world, its deceit and its
pride;
with their pretzels and beer the spare mo-
And the fruit Of their labor were peace and
content.
Has purchased n horse of neighbor one day,
And, lacking a part of the 0eLd-as they say
To help him pay for his beautiful roam.
Fritz kindly consented the money 20 lend,
And gave the required amount 10 his friend.
Remarking = his own simple language to
''Berbaps 1t was bedder We make us a note.''
The note was drawn up in their primitive
81, Hans gets from Fritz feefty tOIlars
When the question arose, the note being made.
"Vich Won holds dot baper until it vas baidf"
"Yoa geeps dot" said Fritz. ''und den you
You owes me dot money" Said Hans: I" Dot
Dot makes me remembers hat dot to bay,
Und prings you der note und der money
some day"
A month had expired when Hans, as agreed,
Paid back the amount, and from debt he was
Said Fritz. snow dot settles u.s." Hans re-
Now who dakes dot baper accordings by law9''
81 geeps dot now, now. aind't it?" said Fritz;
I always remembers you bald dot to me-"
blain r
Dot knows vot to do ven porrows again i''