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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
Majority About 10000
Against Constitutional
Amendment.
POLITICS FIGURED
Rebuff for Governor Conner,
Who Is Accused of Trying
to Name Successor.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 3o.-Belated
returns today fail to change in any
material aspect the majority Of nearly
$4,000 against prohibition in the state.
Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 30.-An In
dicatiops point to a majority of be-
tween $1,000 and 10000 in Alabama
against the prohibition constitutional
amendment yesterday. Chairman ].
Lee Long. who had been In charge of
the fight against the amendment,
claims that the majority against the
amendment will be fully 10000.
The early returns indicated a land
slide against the amendment and sue
ceeding bulletins fully bore out the
early indications.
Jefferson Against.
Jefferson county, in which is Bir-
mingham. the largest city in the state.
in spite Of the fact that the fight had
been concentrated here, gave a ma
jority of more than 1000 against the
amendment. Mobile. Montgomery and
S0AAA-0A SOuhNACb 0hOh lAG fdIBGbN init
jorities on the victorious side and it
appears the amendment has carried
but three counties-Talladega Macon
and Sumter, with Lee in doubt.
Yesterdays election cannot be re-
garded as a straight antEprohibition
victory because Of the personal poll
tics that has been injected into the
issue. It's association with the admin
istration of Governor B. B. Conner and
his reported ability to name a sue
cessor to the goVernorship in Judge
s. D. Weakley. author of the prohibit
t3sR. .bt4ls. -have~ngure prominentiy In
the result. Judge weakley now ceases
to be a political factor in Alabama.
Sentiment widespread.
A significant feature of the result ia
the fact that sentiment against the
amendment is so widespread. Rural
precincts, small towns and cities alike
for the most part returned substantial
majorities on the winning side.
There never has been seen here any
thing like the good feeling shown fn
last night over the result.
Thousands OF persons from Jefferson.
and adjoining counties were here to
see the returns flashed and the down
town streets were one billow of en-
thusiasm.
Comm Heads Gala March.
A street procession was started At
z o'clock headed by a huge cofdn
labeled Amendment" Thousands cfN
cheering men fell into line behind the
coffin.
While the voting was in progress in
this city women and children gathered
at all the polling places and prayed
and sang that the amendment might
win. The liquor men placed bands Of
music around the four voting PLACES
to drown out the prayers and singing.
Deputy sherifPs and extra policemen
were on duty around the polls and the
excitement was intense. When the
women began singing and praying the
bands struck up Dixie" or some rag
time music.
Each polling place was enllvened by
It's quota OF fist fights. there being 70,
many that It was impossible to keep
track of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
GUARD JOHN D. FROM
POSSIBLE ATTACK

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 3O.-Acting
Ipon information given by Sawyer
Smith of Minerva, Ohio, who claims
10 have heard plot being discussed
by two men at Alliance, Ohio, Sunday
night to assassinate John D. Rookie
Teller, police guarded the Oil magnate' s
home all night. Two suspicious men
were ordered away from the place last
night.
1t IS believed. that owing to the
warning, Rockefeller decided not to
attend a church banquet last night at
which he was to have spoken. Extra
precautions were used by the police
this afternoon in guarding Rockefeller
when he departed for New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
SWITCHMEN Of NORTHWEST
ORDERED TO STRIKEAT SPIN.

St. Paul, Nov. 3O.-According to
Frank T. Hawley, president of the
Switchmen's Union of North America,
a strike order to the switchmen has
been issued to take effect at O'Clock
this evening, unless countermanded be-
fore that time. The order affects all
union switchmen from Lake Superior
to the Pacific coast and applies to all
railroads of the northwest
Nothing Bat Promises.
Mediators Martin A. KNAPP for the
interstate commerce commission and
Charles p. Neill, United States labor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
APPEARS SANE BUT
Rejects CLOTHING

Kansas City, Nov. 30.-Apparently
rational in all respects save one, Will
liam L. Wilson of Appleton, Wis, is
confined in the Kansas City, Kan, jail
because he fatty refuses to wear any
clothing. He was arrested Saturday
night while conducting a street meet
ing, when he declared the time had
come to abandon clothing and In sup
port of his theory began to disrobe
in the street. Since his arrest Wilson
has torn all his clothing to shreds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
STAY GRANTED
TOLABOR HEADS
PENDING APPEAL

Washington, Nov. 30.-The court of
appeals of the District of Columbia to-
day granted the petition of Gompers,
Mitchell and Morrison in the contempt
case against them for a stay of execu-
ton Of the mandate of the court send
Ing them to jail. The mandate is
stayed Indefinitely pending an appeal
to the supreme court Of the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
Attempts to OPEN Nego-
tiations With Nicara-
guam Insurgents.
SHOWS HIS WEAKNESS
France Jointly Interested With
United States in Getting
Satisfaction.

Washington, Nov. 30.-Zelaya has
made overtures to the revolutionists
intimating his willingness to retire
from the presidency of Nicaragua, pro-
vided congress be allowed to select a
provisional president in his stead.
This news comes from the United
States consulate at Bluefields.
Tried clever Dodge.
The dispatch says a recognized rep
resentative of Zelaya has telegraphed
an adroitly worded dispatch to the
revolutionists making overtures to
the effect that, it is rumOred, Zelayar
recognizing the weakness of his posi-
ton. mav retire, he first convening
congress. all delegates TO which are
named and controlled by him, with
view TO The selection OF a provisional
president.
VIII Not Accept.
General Estrada has sent the follow
ing reply: Government OF General
Estrada completely assured of uLti-
mate triumph and much stronger than
Zelaya. who, with his accomplices, owe
repara5fon to the country, and Estrada
dent Of the liberal party, aided by the
conservatives. will not accept any
terms other than recognition of the
provisional government established
France Drawn In.
New Orleans. Nov. 3O-A cable
from San Jose. Costa Rica. says the
French government has been drawn
into the Nicaraguan trouble in a way
that promises serious consequences
for Zelaya as a resuly OF brutal out
RACES committed on French citizens re
siding in Nicaragua Official com
plaint has been lodged with the
French consul general in Costa Rioa
By Faustino MontieI, a Frenchman,
who declares the NicaTaguan soldiers
seized and imprisoned him and sacked
his place.
Ready to Land Marines.
Washington, Nov. 3O.-Having gone
at full speed from Pichilinque bay,
Mexico, the transport Buffalo was re-
ported today as having arrived at Pan
anna 1t will be its mission, in case of
a demonstration against Zelaya in
Nicaragua. to take marines from the
isthmus of Panama to Corinto on the
Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Orders for
the movement of marines TO Nicaragua
have not been issued by the navy de-
partment, nor will they be until the
state department gives the word.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
is BEGUN
Identity of 200 Victims of the
Cherry Disaster Establish
ed the First Day.
THE CORONER IS HURRYING
Investigation of State Mine Commits
sion to FOIIow-Probable Rec
concentrations.

Cherry, Ill, Nov. 30.-The coroner's
investigation as to the cause Of the
mine disaster began last evening with
the taking of Identification statements
of relatives and friends Of the victims
whose bodies were recovered. All day
a pathetic line of women passed into
the little city hall to produce proof
that their husbands and fathers were
lost. 1t is believed the identity Of 200
has been established Three days will
probably be taken up with this work
before the stories OF survivors will be
heard. The investigation will be push
ed rapidly on account of the general
~esoduss OF miners sTfd' thefr families.
The coroner also is not disposed to
permit delay because of the intense un-
dercurrent of feeling demanding that
those responsible be held accountable.
Rescuers Demanded More Pay.
Excitement was caused at the office
of the mine Of the st. Paul company
yesterday afternoon while the inquest
was in progress by complaints of sew
eral miners who assisted in rescue
work, that they were not adequately
paid for entering the burning mine.
After a long wrang1e the discontented
miners were paid.
Confer on Inquiry.
Springfield, H., Nov. 30.-Arrange-
ments for the investigation of the Cher
ry disaster were discussed yesterday
in conference between state mine in
spectors and the committee appointed
by the Illinois mine investigating com
mission, consisting Of President Rich
ard NewsaIn, Peoria; Professor Stock
Of the department of mining Of the
University Of illinois,; J. w. Miller of
Gillespie; Glen w. Traer, Chicago
Conferees will go to Cherry Thursday
and the coroners inquest at Cherry
will be made a part OF the investiga-
ton of the experts. At the meeting at
Cherry a special committee will be
named to continue the investigation.
Proposed Changes I'm Law.
The conference discussed possible
changes in the mining laws to be en-
bodied in the governors recommenda-
tions in his call for the coming special
session of the legislature, as requested
by officers of the State Federation of
Labor and United Mine Workers of
Illinois. These probably will embody
the following:
Fire apparatus and water in tunnels
and stables.
Stables underground to be of con-
crete.
Fireproof timbering at the bottom
of each shaft, also through a given area
therefrom.
There was also under consideration
a recommendation for the prohibition
of stables underground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
WRIGHT FOR THE BENCH
Former War Secretary Will Succeed
Judge Lurton.

Washington, Nov! 30.-Luke E.
Wright OF Tennessee, who succeeded
w. H. Taft as secretary of war in the
Roosevelt cabinet, will be nominated
for the position of Judge in the sixth
judicial district, to fill the vacancy
that will be created by the elevation
of Horace H. Lurton to an associate
justice of the supreme court of the
United States. The nomination of
Judge Lurton to be associate justice
of the supreme court will be sent to
the senate next week and soon there
after the nomination of Mr.. Wright
will follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
M'CANN FAILS
IN EFFORT TO
Get new TRIAL

Chicago. Nov. 30.-Police Inspec-
tor McCann, recently convicted Of ac-
cepting money from improper per-
sons in his police district for alleged
protection purposes, was today de-
nled a new trial by Jurge Barnes.
Sentence on the verdict Of guilty,
which carries with il a penitentiary
sentence under the indeterminate
sentence act will probably be pro-
nounced next Thursday.
Grounds Purely Technical.
In the plea for a new trial McCann
cited alleged improper remarks of
the states attorney before the Jury
and criticized the form of indictment
because of it was describing him as
a police officer of an Incorporated
city, the defense contending that un-
der the law he was not a city Of
ficer, although he was a member of
the police force.
VIII Now Appeal.
The adverse ruling of the trial
Judge on the motion for a new trial
it is announced, will be followed by
an appeal to the upper courts for a
reversal of the judgment Of guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30

Australian defenders retain the chal-
lenge cup. having defeated the Ameri-
cans in the final matches today of the
international tennis tournament. Play
was in the singles and the Californians
made a better showing than in the
earlier matches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
EIGHT MAY BE DEAD
In COPPER MINE FIRE

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 30.-Elght
men were imprisoned in a cavein and
fire today in one of the copper mines
at Copper Hill. Tenn. The fire is un-
der control and the Imprisoned men
are thought to be alive. Rescuers are
at work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
Short in Church Accounts.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 30.-WilliaIn
C. Lilley, former treasurer of +he
Pittsburg presbytery, who disappear
ed from this city on Sept. % last.
is short to the amount of $21,034
in his accounts to the church, &c
cording to a statement given out AT
a meeting of the board of trustees
of the preSbytery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
SUGAR JURY is COMPLETED
Opening Statements at Important
Hearing Made.

New York, Nov. 3O.-The jury in
the trial of James F. Bendernagel,
former manager of the American Su-
gar Refining company's Williams
burg plant, and five other employees
of the company accused with him of
sugar underweighing frauds was
completed today and the opening
statements of the attorneys were
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
Nov. 80 In American History.

17S2-Preliminary treaty of peace be-
tween Great Britain and the Unit
ed States arranged by Benjamin
Franklin at Paris.
1S19-Cyrus West Field, financier of
the first Atlantic cable, born; died
1892
190S-Identical note regarding the far
east exchanged by the United
States and Japan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30

Temperature at n. M, 33; maximum
i'm "a hours, 4S; minimum, 81. PrecipIta-
tiOn I'm "a hours, none. Wind velocity ut
a. M, 4 miles. Relative humidity, last
evening 30, this morning "a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
WAYS CREASED FOR PASSAGE OF
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL BY CONGRESS

American shipping is our antiquated
navigation laws which refuse Ameri-
can registry to vessels purchased
abroad or to those in which foreigner
has any interest.
Ask the Men.
If prohibitive tariff rates have no
bearing on the maritime industries,
ask the men fighting the subsidy graft,
why is it that American shipbuilding
has declined as the tariff rates have
advanced?
President Orlott of the Newport
News Shipbuilding and Drydock COM
pany, explained the reason of British
supremacy in shipbuilding when tes-
tifying before the United States com
mission of mercantile marine as fol-
lows:
There is a difference of about 40
per cent Tin the cost of shipbuilding
here and abroad) on account of the
tariff. Because everything in the way
of material entering into the construc-
tion of a ship is highly protected here.
it is not only the steel that forms the
hollow of the vessel that is affected
in price; it is every conceivable item
that goes into a ship"
The Scotch View.
81 would greatly regret to hear of a
change in the American registry laws. .
said an eminent Scotch shipbuilder.
For the last so years America has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
RIVER BULLETIN.

Nearly stationary stages will con-
tinue in the Mississippi river from be-
low Dubuque to Muscatine.
]. NJ. SHERIER. Local Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
JAPANESE VESSEL LOST
Many Drowned in Fierce Storm That
Sweeps the Sea.

Toxic, Nov. 30.-A fierce storm
swept over the vicinity of ShimonoseKi
yesterday and last night. Kisakata
Maru. a Japanese vessel, was foun-
dered and It is feareG all on board
were lost Twenty-Five bodies were
washed ashore. Many fishing boats
are also believed to have been
wrecked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30

commissioner, have done their best to
avert trouble. but have been unable to
get anything from the railroads but
promises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
TO PR0R0GUE PARLIAMENT
Believed That There VIII Be No Ad-
journment Now

London. Nov. 30.-The cabinet met
at noon today for the purpose of dis
cussing the form of the kings speech
proroguing parliament While the
government has not announced
whether it proposes adjournment or the
prorogation of parliament, today's re-
ports are to the effect the latter course
is certain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
zELAYA WOULD WITHDRAW If
HE COULp D name SUCCESSOR
THE WEATHER

nesdny, with showers; warmer wednes-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 4:30, rises T:01; moon rises
G:45 p. m; a. M, moon at greatest
ibration west; suns declination 81 de
grees 10 minutes south of celestial
equator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30

Lose in Singles, Too.
Sydney, N. S. w, Nov. 3O.-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-30
The Scotch View.

CONTINUED on Page Three.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-11
Haatle but don,t hurry.
TOWNSVILLE ITEMS

Friday evening between seven and
Ie,hk o'clock, death came Into the
home OF Mr. Will RinehRrt; and took
rom him his loving wife. Mrs. Rine'
lart had been In III health for some
'ew months pasty but mad been conttn-
ID to her room for only three weeks
With hssty consumption. She leaves
Ter husband and two little girls. Ne
lie, ten years old. and Ethel, two years
sid. Funeral services were held at
he Baptist Church here at 1880 a. IN.
Sunday. Rev. p. II. Murray, her pas
or. preached. the sermon and Rev. Nc
dnster, OF the NJ. e.. Church South
lso mayle a few remarks, which were
tery touching indeed. The remains
we're taken to the Martin Cemetery
m Hotner.s rum and laid to rest, II.
TaslSlns In charge.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
he M. e. Church South next Thurs
lay.
Mr. M, M. Clelland and two sisters
Maggie and Pearl, and Mrs. Cord Mar
in were business visitors to Fairmont
MI. r. l.. Reed and brother went to
Eairmunt Thursday to look after some
business AFFAIRS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Harr were at
Tairnicat Wednesday. shopping. :,
Mt Porter Knight. of Monongahr Is
listing. friends and relatives here
Mr.. joe Wilkinson: of Bridgeport
was in our town on business Thurs
day.
MIR. and Mrs. C.! Il. Reynolds OF near
Pruntytbwn; spent Saturday and sun
lay here. the guests of Mrs. REYNOLDS
brother, Mr.. VIII! Harr. and tsmily.
Mf. j. waile- BoiCe; OF. Elkins, Is
spending a few days here, visiting
friends and relatives. n,,X4,.s.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-11


ness centefs OF PIttsburgf az success.
full and capable business men Under
such ihanRg eEnentS it Is edtcted that
the Copper Prince Mining Company
will be a success:
B The. management held a very Inn
portant meeting at their othces In
PittsburE last week, after considering
and going over the general ,ahalrs OF
the company aud viewing the faHoFa.
BILE conditions Of their property AMI
owing to the great boom that - now.
ON in copper with prices advancing
rapidly, with Indications for continu'
ed advances, which Is prophesied by
large copper mining interests to be OF
permanent character, 1t was decided
to. push the: property to rapid compile.
tion and get into shipping condition az
the earliest possible moment. INC
matter OF financing came up and was
discussed The finance committee
ccr1posed OF the Pfttsi1nrE interests
reported that iltry were i1I position o.
place each Fl the four allohnenS OF
treasury stock that is fer sale Alnous
it's clients willin a. shaft ipsrlHd.
The FairnlUnt interests presented u
urcuosition,. suggesstfng that ii WAS
their desire. to give to their friends
and citizens located in their country
AN opportunity to participate in lhc
frts and second nlloLmcnts OF Stock
rCoiilfng them the chance of nal'ins
their investments III the stock at its
low price This was agreed to by tlla
finance committee, and arrangements
and preparations are being made TO
open up the selling canpaisn in Fair
mont and its vicinity.
The finance CCGpnlittec conceded 10
this arrangement with the understand.
inf; that the Subscription Looks should
.be clusad ut the IIairmollt ond on the
sale of the first allotment, December
9Th, provided. however that II HE
first allotment Should be all s7lbserill.
ed prior to that date, the books are to
be closed Immediately.
The first. attainment lis composed OF
10000 shares at 2Gc per sIrlrc.
TGle seGond allotment of 10000
shares will be advanced materially
and tile date for opening tie sale vii!
be determined later.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-11
-EnLlcArIoIIdI.IIIIII z. AlIlPAleNlNe.

There IS no mi king the fact that
Virgint a rs making rapid prog
Tes along educational lines, although
the progress in some parts OF the
State at times doesn't seem very
married. The peopEe Become absorbed
In developing coal mines. boring oil
and gas wei hui ding railway lines
ana establ sttrg YSrious sorts OF In.
tries and seem to forget that all
.et tiese things are of but Attle avail
.if our boys and girls, remain in igno.
rance. The business people would
Riadiy pnfehasa training and educa-
~ FOR q tesar chi lia-en It. It could be
done ;by simply giYfngsa check to pay
Tor IT. and the thing would be done.
But the eatlcat fonRE ptocesS is diner
ed { nom that and our people are be-
coming more and more aware OF the
ct west Vffgfnia schools are becom-
ing etter & Ed tyeaI, educational SEN
;fffaaIrt III beco1nil ing i stronger cohttn-
Ri n sf7ie lc is are ad ya4c-
'inF ptife prIvate and denominations
cfibols are doihI well and the State
66lS Dire Min gpnqd rapidly.
This ttilm cttohS ct the State
h very toftiihs matter OF
schools; tss 5tEte has pet
ter Grade IS % Lon&er nlgn
schools than YlIsstgttS around FAR .
~ inf within 81 r'adftis Oh twenty Ave
FL res. Withtn this circle are the cit
81 tSra1ton; ca btrg. Manning Z. Ing
fdn anal OWL An or these s
towns have firie grade schools and ex'
cellent high schools Within the came
sie are ;ttj be found also the State
iihiTersity Dc 1dofgaitpwn and the
sIss lirndjnt State NORMAL Schook. 1t Is
s5,bt mich wonder that it Is easy 10
conduct educattonal campaigns In
su al community. The opportunl,
lies for edieatsonal advancement are
Tsry zsafe;R Here aha we gladly wei;
come sue ihspiring aud devoted lead.
\ en- IN eancation % superintendent
iiawlsey aud Professor Marsh who
are mere this week Rreac9tng tne g9S
Hsl of better schools and better condl-
lions OF home and social life: me
s5eo,Jle ought to t1lf.n put in large mum
belrs to hear; these men discuss NOV
erii tiif taois III education. Such v1st
f6Ts ma always welcome for they DO
m 8 aI11ThS 3 J : 1sss5s2s II ..st
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-11
IEaEArtlna q d s. JUDGES.

The recent death OF Associate Jus
tfpe Peekham leaving one ofsthe places
an fffe Supreme Bench vacant, las re-
AiItteti1 I'M RESTRAIN geeniht OF the seat
inR 81 tf1e other justices OF the high
81 tribunal of the nation. With the
aSteption OF the Chief Justice the
.menbers ,of the Supreme Court Of the
iItfitbed States are seated In order OF
fhet se4iiofi ty-the Oldest member IN
point OF service to the right or the
Chief Justice, who occupies the cen
ter seat, and the next senior member
10 the left OF the Chief Justice, ana
them alternately hight anb lett' For
Years Justice Harlan has had the non
or OF being the senior member OF tne
sCyonrt. and sftHflg on the right hand q
tYsIef sRiSe FILLER. He has had 80
SeSSrs service more than the Chief
,.Ilistite. WHO has only been on the
l,enclf 81 years Justice Brewer has
.iflSawIsa held the next most coveted
tI,fjsSit as the next senior member seat.
Cd an Chief Justice Fuller's lett. she
mas served, 20 years, Justice White.
NTI M ~ a been on the, bench 15s,yearS.
Sfc1nied fine seat to the right OF JUS
ties Harlan. Justice Peckhami who
M sefYed III yesrs up to- the time OF
! iie az used, to- be seated TO the
lhft Of Justice Brewer Under the new
Z ~ eng arrangement, his chair Is now
Il cSitrff4 BY Justice McGSenna, who
f0fnerly sat Ito the right or Jntshce
V0fita. Justice Holmes is moved from
III old place to the LETT OF Juspfce
Pecisliam TO the seat next on the rts a
IA Justice White, where Justice NC,
RefiIa fofmerlgf sat. HIS old cnalr ls
n Nv necupEe by Justice Day; VINO lot
fart