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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17

August II. Kansas City. Mo-. Inter-
national Stereotypers and Electrotys
ers' Union of North America.
August Is, Boston. Mass. Metal Pol
ishers. Buffers. Platers, etc.
September 6. Eureka. Humb Co. Cal
International Brotherhood of Woods
men and Saw Mill Workers
September -. Springfield. Mass. Ia
Bile Knife Grinders National Unio-
September 6. ST. Louis. Mo-. Matte nal
Federation of Postoffice Clerks
September 4. Milwaukee. Wis In
ternationsi Photo-Fngravers' Uricn of
North America
September .. Boston. Mass. lnterna-
1ional Spinners' Union.
September Is. Boston. Mass Wood.
Wire, and Metal Latlcrs' international
Union.
September 10. Denver. Cole. Inter
national Association of Machinists.
September IS. Elmira, n. T., Inter
national Hodcarriers and Building Lab
orers' Union of America
September 13. Chicago, ILL.,, Interns-
tio1al Brick, Tile, and Terra Gotta
Workers Alliance
September IA, Denver. Colo, Amer
| lean Brotherhood of Cement Workers
| September Il, New York, Pocket
| knife Blade Grinders and Finishers' In
| ternational Union.
L
| elers' Goods and Leather Novelty
Workers International Union OF
| America
September 90. Minneapolis. Mimi.
International Association of Birds
and Structural Iron Workers
October 4. Milwaukee. Wis, Interna
tional Union of Shipwrights. Joiners
| Caulkers. Boat Builders and Ship Cab
met Makers of America.
October 4, Toronto, Ont, Amaiea
mated Association of Street and Eiec
trio Railway Employees of America
October 5. Milwaukee. Wis, Jour
neymen BARRIERS International Uniol
of America
October 10. Detroit, Mich, Interna
tional Association of Car Workers
October 10, Charlotte, n c.. Unite,
Textile Workers of America.
November s. Toronto, Can, AMER
can Federation of Labor.
November %. New York, n. Y, In
ternational Seamen's Union.
December s. Indianapolis. Ind. II
ternational Alliance of Bill Posters &
| America
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
sHARPS AND FLATS.
A Few Notes. Harmonious and Other
wise, for Union Musicians

A Few Notes. Harmonious and Other
wise, for Union Musicians.
And now trouble threatens the In
ternational Musical Protective Associa-
ton, and all because the head officers
insist upon conducting the affairs of
the ASSOCIATION along business lines
This is naturally resented by a lot Of
people who want everything run their
way. 1t is announced that a lot of
members who feel that their wishes
should be consulted oftener are going
to revolt and organize a new body, in
dependent of the American Federation
of Labor R. w. Starr. general re-
cording secretary of the Musicians
Union. says convention will shortly
be held, and that 800 delegates, repre-
senting 10000 musicians. will be held.
labor organization" says Mr.. Starr.
Then he goes on to explain how diff
ferenJ he is from mechanic Mr.
Starr says arbitrary fines and regula-
tons are the cause of the revolt The
indictments will gather to themselves
Independent organizations that have
heretofore failed to secure recognition
from the American Federation of La
Dor
Lincoln musicians have not heard of
any particular trouble and none of
them would venture any remarks con-
corning the proposed secession
viii the city authorities undertake
to have a series of band concerts in
the park this year," This is a ques-
ton that union musicians would like
to have answered The park commits
sion has no money to spend for that
purpose, but It would seem that some
enterprisins individual might secure
concession and make band concert
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
THE LEATHERWoRKERs.
Lincoln Local Enjoys Social Even
ing and Hears Good News

Lincoln Local Enjoys a Social Even
ing and Hears Good News
The members of the local union OF
Leatherworkers ON Horse Goods, held
a social one evening last week. and
a majority of the members were pres
ent to participate in the many pleas
ures of the evening. Interesting let
tiers were read from international Of
fcers, and some snappy talks were
made by members. At just the right
time refreshments were served The
aforesaid refreshments took the form
of Dutch lunch" and there was
plenty for all The evening was de
lightfully spent
Work in the harness and saddIery
lines is unusually good in Lincoln at
this time The local union was never
in better shape as regards its member
ship There are no members delin-
quent, and the membership is at high
water mark
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
LOOKS GOOD

Laborers' Wages in Omaha Packing
Houses Show = Slight Increase
Mondays News announced that the
South Omaha packers had increased
the wages OF the Iaborers from f6fx
cents 90 HE cents per hour We we're
rather expecting this announcement
Considering the fact that the Iaborers
get broken time the increase Is not
quite enough TO be soothing o.
course, it must not be understood that
the revival in the unions had any
thing to do with this Increase In the
laborers' pay Oh my no. How
ever. we hope to see another penny
or two added To this 17E cent rate
That viii help some and then the
men viii feel better So VIII the
packers--Omaha Western Ia5orsr-
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
MOVED HIS OFFICE.

The Office of the deputy labor com
missioner is once more on the third
floor OF the state house-Teast end
When the legislature met the commits
sioner was forced out and compelled
to work in the Office of the state board
of agriculture. Now that the force is
back in the old quarters everything IS
moving along in smooth shape, and
real work is being done
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
THE PRINTERS.
Some Brief Bits About the Men Who
Handle the Types

Handle the Types
George Locker has just completed
magnificent new chicken house on
his poultry ranch at Normal The
main hennery is 22,540x23.s70 nom
parcels IN size, thus excelling the now
shall few years ago. Mr. Lockers
Long Primer hens are said to be the
finest specimens of the breed between
Normal and College View His CIaren-
don Condensed hens, however. are not
coming up to his expectations
Ben Coblentz, John Curry. Lyn Free
man. W L. Ford and Bert Rood have
been mentioned as possible candidates
for delegates to the St Joseph CON
vention.
For some reason or other the Ne
braska printery has been advertising
for printers recently
The Butler job plant is for sale al
a bargain
James Leaden seems to have fun
ny notion in his head to the effect that
he would like to sell his cottage on a
street
Morris Chrisman is operating the
Merg at the State Printing Co.'S plant
The Plattsmouth Journal is seeking
an operator for it's Merg.
| Junior Mergenthalers are becoming
numerous in Nebraska There is a
| new one at Broken Bow and another
one at st. Paul.
| The Wageworker man knows where
a democratic printer with a little
| ready money can get a snap in the
newspaper line 1t is in a live town
/ in Oklahoma
Floyd Mckinney is in Colorado
seeking better health.
August Radebach is skating around
in the job alleys of the George Bros.
| shop
Billy Bustary is going deep into the
chicken business. He says his Mer
genthaler hens are laying so fast they
| hang the elevator.
A couple OF new contracts dropped
TO the union slot last week
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
UNION PRINT SHOPS.
Printeries That Are Entitled to UsA
the Allied Trades Label,

Printeries That Are Entitled to Us.
the Allied Trades Label,
Following is a list of the printing
Offices in Lincoln that are entitled
to the use of the Allied Printing
Trades label, together with the mum.
Der of the label used by each shop:
Jacob North & Co, No. 1.
C. 8. Simmons, No 2.
Freie Presse, No. 3.
Woodruff Collins. No f.
Graves & Mulligan, No. 8.
State Printing Co, No. 6.
Star Publishing Co, No. 4
Western Newspaper Union, Nc 8
Wood Printing Co., No 9.
George Bros, No. II.
McVey Printing Co., No H.
Ford Printing Co., No. 49,
VanTine & Young, No. "a.
Dairyman Pub. Co, $50 No. 14th-
Graves Printery, No. S.
New Century, 213 South Thirteenth
Labor Temple Day, May IL.
Be a Booster for the Temple.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
so attractive that he could sell enough
to pay all expenses and then some
LABOR TEMPLE MEETING.
Plans for Labor Temple Day Com
pIeted and Ready to Push.

pIeted and Ready to PUSH
The Labor Temple directory met at
the office of the deputy commissioner
of labor Monday evening S l. Chap
lin was elected president of the board
to succeed j. W. Dickson. and G. A.
Walker was made vice-president 10
succeed Mr.. Chaplin
Plans for the promotion of Labor
Temple Day" were completed and the
blank pledges were ordered printed
These pledges will be circulated by
the directors and by the members of
Capital Auxiliary No IL. Any other
union auxiliary that will consent to
assist in this work will be gladly wei
coined and will be enabled to add a
neat sum to its treasury The pledge
is to the effect that the signer will sub
scribe the amount of the wages earned
by him on May IL to the Labor Tenn
pie, receiving in return therefore stock
in the association to the amount thus
subscribed and paid
A short special meeting was held
Friday evening to transact some
important business that had to be
closed at once
| The directors will meet again Mon
| day evening at the Office of the depu
ty labor commissioner, on the third
floor of the state house, east end. Due
notice should be taken of the fact that
the directors will meet every Monday
| evening at the same place until fur
| Their notice
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
THREATENED LOCKOUT

Presidents of the anthracite coal
dependent coal companies met IN Sev
York last Monday to consider what to
do TO the coal miners One PROPOSE
ton is to reduce the wages ten per
cent, and another is to institute a gen
eral lockout and maintain 1t until the
representatives OF the miners agree to
sign the old agreement
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
CONVENTIONS OF 1909.

Where anc When the Clans Will
| Gather to Boost the Cause.
| May 1, New York, n Y, United
Cloth Hat and Cap Makers
May 4, Detroit, Mich. Amalgamated
Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin
Workers.
May =, Cleveland, Ohio. Tin Plate
Workers International Protective As
i sociation.
May 9, Minneapolis. Mimi, Ameri-
can Federation of Musicians.
May 10. Atlanta, Ga. Order of Rail-
road Telegraphers.
May 10, Minneapolis, Mimi, Hotel
and Restaurant Employees Interna-
tional Alliance
May II. Peoria. H.. Switchmen's
Union of North America
May %, New Brunswick, n. J.. Ma
/ tional Print Cutters Association of
America.
May 80. New York. n. Y. Steel Plate
Transferrers' Association
June I, Toronto. Canada, Pattern
makers League of America
June Z, Milwaukee. Wis. Interna-
tional Association of Steam and Hot
Water Filters.
June Z, Washington, D. c., Interna-
tional Association of Marble Workers
June 21, Omaha. Nebr.. International
Printing Freshmen and Assistants
Union
June 81. Syracuse. n. Y. Boot and
Shoe Workers Union
June IS, Philadelphia, Pa, Interna-
tional Union of PAYERS, Rammermen,
etc
July 5. Milwaukee, Wis. Information
al Broom and Whisk Makers Union.
July Z, Milwaukee. Wis. Glass Bot
tie Blowers Association
July IL, Chicago. ILL.,. International
Jewelry Workers Union of America
July IL. Galveston, Texas, Interna-
tional Longshoremen's Association
July II. Springfield, O., Internaion-
al Alliance of theatrical Stage EN-
ployes.
July IL. Newark. n. J.. Wire Weav-
ers' Protective Association
July 10. Philadelphia. Pa. Interna-
tional Steel and Copper Plate Printers
Union
July %. Louisville, Ky. Retail
Clerks International Protective Asso-
citation
July =. Atlantic City. n J.. Nation
al Brotherhood of Operative Potters-
August 2. Denver, Colo. Amalgamat-
ed Sheet Metal Workers International
Alliance
August 2, Buffalo. y. Y. Journeymen
Tailor Union of America
August 8, Detroit. Mich Interna-
tional Glove Workers Union OF
America.
August 9. St Joseph. Mo-, InterEa-
tional Typographical Union
August 10. Indianapolis. Ind, Shir.
Waist and Laundry Workers Inter
national Union.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17
ONLY ONE REFUSAL
Order Of Railway Conductors Refuses
Information or Assistance.

Order of Railway Conductors Refuses
Information or Assistance
In his efforts to perfect an organ
ization OF State Federation OF Labor
the deputy labor commissioner Is
meeting with the hearty co-operation
of every national and international
The deputy commissioner has writ
ten each general secretary outlining
the plan OF organization and asking
cooperation to the extent OF giving
him the names OF secretaries of local
organizations in the state To date
but one refusal has been received
The secretary of the Order Of Rail-
way Conductors declines to comply
with the request. giving as a reason
the fact that the o. r. G. does not
believe in afHIIating to even the
smallest extent with other organize
lions. fearing that 1t might in some
way be bound by rules or laws
adopted BY federation
Other railway organizations. how
ever. have evidenced desire to as
ssst in the organization Of 4 State
Federation of Labor. and Deputy
Commissioner HaUpin is OF the opin-
ion that the refusal OF the Order Of
win not seriously hamper the work
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-17

Labor Temple Day, May H.
Be a Booster for the Temple.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
BOSTON AND ALBANY MEETS
BOSTON AND MAINE RATES.
U1nion Associated Press.

T@& tUnion Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, March 16.-Devel.
onments in the rate war between the
Boston and Maine and the eastern
trunk lines nave become serious.
In February the Boston and Maine
filed n transfer with the Interstate
Commerce Commission reducing by
one cent a hundred pounds the freight
tariff on import commodities, bound
to western points in this country.
That tariff becomes effective to-day.
The tarIr eliminates the differen.
tials that hitherto have existed be.
tween Boston and New York, Philadtel'.
phla and Baltimore.
To meet this rate the Boston and Al
bany, one OF the New York Central
lines, has filed a tariff with the com.
mission. taking efec. on March IS.
Thus tar, the other trunk lines have
not met the rate, a. they can do 50
only through arrangement among
themselves. The war may have far
Ieaehlng consequences. as It Is a con
test for supremacy in the handling OF
import traffic among the most power.
full Of the eastern railway lines.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
SOUVENIR FOR
C0MmANDERY
PAPER WEIGHT WITH PICTURE IN
Thirteen coLoRs HAS
BEEN SELECTED.

pARKERsBuRG, March 1e.--A
meeting Of the executive committee
Of Calvary %Commandery, which has
general charge Of the arrangements
for the entertainment Of the Grand
commandery knights Templar to be
held in this city in May, was aeld re-
Gently al which time a souvenir was
selected for the above event. n
The souvenir chosen will be q paper.
weight Of ~vltrollte block, which will
be mals by the Myercord.C Cartier Com
pany, OF this city, and will be a very
handsome AFFAIR being about 3x5 inch
ea In size and flve.eights Of an inch
thick. on the top OF the paper
weight will appear the picture OF a
mounted knight, and who Is looldng.
,ulp to the Cross, This picture Will
be In thirteen colors. \
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16

The souvenir is expected to be one
0. the most handsome that has ever
been given out duriag O knight Tenn
plar conc:ave in the State. and 1t will
be especially appropriate for the rea-
son That 1t will be made by a home
concern.
Other arrangements for the con.
clave ara going on and o number Of
the suncommittees have been doing
considerable work, From present In.
dications there will be a large attend
ance mere during the conclaye as q
number Of the Communicates in the
State have already engaged hotel &C.
commodatIons and inquiries are being
made almost every day.
WANTED-Two young men to work
III and Ground green house. H. Glen
Fleming. Call at Green House. st
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
NEvADA's VAST COPPER SUPPLY,

RENO. New, Marci 16.-lf the State
OF Nevada had no other entry in the
lists for donors among the great cop,
per camps Of the world, her standard
would be in safe keeping with Ely,
and her position assured among the
States OF the vast mineral empire OF
the West as one OF the great-per-
chance tae greatest--of all producers
O! the read metal, says the Nevada
Mining News. For here, along the 81
gantic mineral belt Of the Robinson
district, there has been blocked out an
aggregate OF something like $4,000, 900
tons Of commercially valuable copper
ore. while the latent possibilities In
the shape OF probable ore occurrences
are 50 tremendous 1t is n difficult task
to even approximate their extent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
GEN. PALMER DEAD.
pioneer RalIroaded and Soldier o.; Col
orado Dies Of Injuries sue' /,
tanned In Accident

H r. 20 .ahH #F-A w.
DENVER, Colo, March 15.--Genera y
William Jackson Palmer, q Colorado do
pioneer and railroad builder, founder
Of Colorado Springs. millionaire phil.
anthropist and exsoldler, died at nls
beautiful country home. Glen Eyre,
near Colorado Springs Sunday after;
noon, as a result! Of injuries received
over two years ago by being thrown
from q f.orse while riding in the Gar.
den Of the Gods. \
General Palmer's spinal column was
fractured Just below the base OF the
brain by the accident, which caused
paralysis. He leaves a torture est.
mated at from s5,ooo.o 900 to $4,000
600, and is survived by three daugh'
tiers and one g%randchild. n Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
EIGHT WEEKS ONE DAY.

LONDON. March delight weeks
one day. That Is what we arc coming
to. Sir George Darwin, who knows all
about these things, asserts that the
action O.. the tides is operating as q
brake en- the earth's revolutions, and
taat every day our fuEsy little globe
sins more. slowly. Eventually, he pre-
diets, tho, day will Inst illty-lve times
as long as It does at present And
this, as no very Justly observes, Will
ma make m immense difference 70 man:
kind. II will dispense With; the n / t,ett,
'Sss;lty;s for the Dwight Saving Bill, sfor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
The Tarifl'Bill
MEASURE TO BE NAMED FOR
CHAIRMAN PAYNE OF
COMMITTEE.

WASHINGTON. March 15.--The tar
In law tint will mark a new era in the
commercial life Of the country, will,
In its preliminary form, be introduc'
ed in the House Monday afternoon OF
Tuesday morning. II will bear the
name Of Payne, Republican, leader
OF the Republicans on the floor and
chairman Of the committee on ways
and means.
iPayne's plan IS to introduce this
after the organization OF the House,
but, II because Of a contest over the
rules or for some other reason It
should be too long delayed ne will
hold the bill until Tuesday.
It will be a part Of the proceedings
Monday, to appoint a committee on
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
TI0I
SCIENCE PREVENTS Badness.
The Fatal Germ and Its Remedy Now
Facts Of Science. I

#HHHH" aaH-..H H. |'E..htN Ia .MHHNN-H N"|-H :.
1t is the rarest thing In the world
for a man to be necessarily bald. M
man whose hair Is not dead at the
roots, need be bald II he will use Ntw'
bros Herpiclde. the new scalp anti
septic. HerplcIde destroys the germ
that cuts the hair of at the root; and
TIT scalp Of dandruff and leaves
It in a perfectly healthy condition. Mr.,
Mannett, in the Maryland Block, Butte,
was entirely bald. In less than
a month HerpIcide had removed the
enemeles OF hair growth. and nature
did its work by covering his head
with thick hair an inch long and In
six weeks he had a normal suit Of
hair. Sold by leading druggists, Send
10c in stamps for sample to The Herpi'
eide Co., Detroit, Mich. One dollar
bottles guaranteed. Cranes Drug
Special Agents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
Il x NEW ABSORPTION METHOD

II you suffer from bleeding, itching
blind or %protruding Piles, send M
your address, and I will tell you how
to cure yourself at home by the new
absorption treatment: and will also
send some Of this home treatment fres
for trial, with references from you1
own locality II requested. Immediate
relief and permanent cure assured
Send no money. but tell others Of
this offer. Write today to Mrs. u,
Summers. Box P. Notre Dame. Ind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
Fine South Side |(I'
Property % Sale
A 12.roon Modern Residence on Third
street on the Market for a Short
Time only At 5000. "a

For a short time 1 am offering my
'.home place" for sale at a very great
bargain. This property ts located sat't
on Third street, between Castor and u ID
virginia avenues and is therefore very
close to the business section Of town
and in the midst Of the best residence 3
section. i Ks u
The inouse is something, contains
twelve rooms. all modern convent.
ences with bath and pantry, finished
from cellar to garrett the basement
being tloored with solid cement under
the entire building. The lot is 4ox7a..
Call at 300 Sd street and look the prop.
erty over, then call or address the
"OWNER," care West Virginlan Of q.
fee, for further information.
Lot on 10 street, near Fairn1ont
avenue
OFFERED FOR ss75yoo.
I also will sell a good building lot
on 18th etreet near ear barn, s5x1oo
feet, within less than one block OF
iFaarmont avenue, for $4,000. This
property is worth 10 any person want
Ing q arst class building lot s1,7oa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
THE ASHLAND HOUSE

union Assoclattd FFesH,J
NEW YORK, March 16.-The ia
NOUS Ashland House, on THE corner
OF gath street and broadway, will be
sold at auction. today. The sale brings
together a large crowd of Interested
real estate men. THIS house has a
history and many New Workers. feel
Interested In It's fate.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16

WANTED - Men to De sai.smeu, to
take our correspondence course in the
Science Of salesmanshIp. The shcl.
don School has increased the earning
power Of over $4,000 men from 10 per
cent. to 100 per cent. and more. Clerks
bookkeepes... correspondents, GALES.
men and8managers. can ell earn more
by knowing and applying Sheldon sell.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
WANTED-A girl for general mousse
work. S24 Walnut avenue. II

FOR sALE-Twelye room modern
residence on Third street between
CASTOR and Virginia Ave. 800 is the
number tit you want to look at the
house. Lot b 4ox72 and tails Ii. a ban:
gain ID the house can't be built f g:
the 5taoaey that Will 5buy Il Price So.
900. Also lotS 12th5 street neal car barn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
FooTERs DYE WORKS.

one th!rg, and 1t may have an import
ant bearing on the eight hours day.
There will be only six days and q half
in5the Darwin year. when 1t comes and
II the working NAV; insisted on ais
eight hours charter he would only
work flity-two hours in a twelve
month. He might Just as we'll be In
the Civil Service. .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16

Ing methods. We have helped thou.
sands Of men secure good positions.
Write today and learn how we can
help you. One Of the greatest books
on business ever written will be sent
free. THE SHELDON SCHOOL, 1853
Republic Bldg, Chicaas. u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
5KNox's SUCCESSOR ELECTED.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 16.--The
resignation Of Philander C.. Knox as
United States Senator took effect
March fourth. The Legislature to-day
elected George T. Oliver, Of Pittsburg,
to succeed Mr.. Knox.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16

'WANTEp-Man and wife want two
or three rooms furnished for light
housekeeping. Must be centrally 10.
Gated. Address x. Y. 2, care West
Virginlan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
Miscellaneous
.15 .,I'|i| 'i VIZ,

WANTED-Table bmrders at s4.26
per week at All Quincy street. Good
meats.