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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
HuQhes sLeQdsSe Ballot With 328;;
TR. Gets 81; Peace PQrleys Resumed
BRITISHER SAFELY RUNS
BALTIC SEA GANTLET
Chased by German Ships, Is
Saved by Swedish Destroyer.

Copenhagen, June 9.-The British
steamer Dunrobin succeeded to-day in
passing through the sound on the way
to England. She had been lying in the
Swedish port of Lulea, a thousand miles
north Of the sound, since the beginning
Of the year, and presumably started on
her journey Immediately after the bat
tic in the North Sea.
The Dunrobin was chased by twenty
armed German trawlers, but the Swed-
ish torpedo boat destroyer Castor, in
command Of Prince William, suddenly
appeared and conveyed heI safely
through the narrow waters.
Newspapers here, commenting on the
Dunrobin's escape, say it is apparent
that German dcstroyers are not patrol
ling the Baltic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
Effort of Hughes Adherents to
Force Continuation of Ballot
ing Beaten, 604 to 2S6.
BOTH CONVENTIONS WILL
MEET AGAIN THIS MORNING
Whitman Predicts Justice Will Win in To-
days BaIloting-Perkins Refuses to Pre-
dict Outcome of Harmony Conference.
From Staff Correspondent of The Tribune

From Staff Correspondent of The Trbunc)
Chicago, June s.-One day given for conciaton
between the Republican and Progressive conventions tonight
hen opposition of the Hughes the Republican
venton adjourned without nomination, after Hughes had failed
to win the second ballot
The two ballots taken before adjournment showed the
Hughes strength gain from 253a 32Sa votes and that
without any serious break the avoe muster W. Murray
Crane attempted to shift but could
get only twelve votes Justice Michigan him all but
Two her thirty and he picked the from the uninructed
delegates.
The 46O which Hughes people had claimed for the second
ballot was far developing but confident tonight that
as soon as the has made its the JUS
ticc will win.
VOTE A TEST FOR HUGHES.
The vote adjournment considered test for Hughes
but the count of 694a to 2S6a failed show his full strength
did he will be nominated till the leaders have de-
cdd further hope of compromise and also that he
far away candidate they do decide break
Progressive when heard the results Of
the balloting.
Immediately the concation committee resumed its work. but
with slight hope of The parties apparently doing
little more than make record for campaign
The Republican convention will again
ing at IL o'clock while the Progressive delegates will be called
order half an hour earlier
Wilson that really seeking compromise but for the most
delegates determination the side, that shall be
Roosevelt and the other thai shall be but
Roosevelt.
Governor Whitman of New York tonight asserted that
Hughes would be nominated The peace conference
futile he said There prospect Of
en Justice Hughes will be named standard bearer of the
Republicans tomorrow the third or fourth ballot"
hesitate predict the results of the conference tonight
said George w. Perkins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
Changes on Second Ballot.

On the first ballot Justice Hughes
polled 253h votes. He got AZ from his
own state, and. aside from Oregon and
Florida, the remainder were largely
scattering
On the second bsllo. he increased 70
32Sis votes. 1t require. 49s votes to
nominate.
Colonel Roosevelt's topmost strength
in the first days balloting was 81 votes.
Besides Justice Hughes. the Colonel
and Charles Fairbanks, Of all the eigh-
teen men who had votes on the first
ballot, alone made an increase on the
second.
On the first ballo. the delegates fol-
lowed their instructions. voting for
favorite sons and primary choices.
Senator Weeks got lO5; Euhu Root,
lO3; Cummins. IS; Fairbanks. IAN;
sherman. 66; Roosevelt, 65, and Knox.
So. Henry Ford got Michigsn's 3.
votes, by instructions. Former Presi-
dent Taft got II from Texas, and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
FIRST SECOND BALLOT
TAKEN in 28 YEARS

Coliseum. Chicago. June
9. To-day's failure to
choose a candidate for
President on the first ballot
made it necessary to take a
second ballot for the FIRST
time in a Republican Ma
tional Convention since 1883.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
HUGHES STILL FAILS
TO BREAK SILENCE
Will Not Speak Unless He Wins
Nomination.

Washington. June 9.-Justice Hughes
refused 70 break his silence when the
news came that his name had been
placed before the Republican conyen-
ton. His secretary, Lawrence Green,
also declined to make the slightest
comment.
The justice was in his library just
after luncheon when he was advised
Governor Whitman had pu, him in
nomination. He refused to see any
one.
"He will have nothing 70 say unless
the convention nominstes him." stated
Secretary Green.
"Will he speak in that event." Mr.
Green was asked.
81 don't know" said the secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
CROOK WAS CROOKED
EVEN TO HIS LEGS
Woman Sure of Those Bowed
Pins-COurt Believes Her.

James McKeon's bowlegs. which have
annoyed him most Of his life, got hlm
into a jam yesterday that promises to
cost him term in prison.
Charged with stealing lead pipe,
McKeon, who is n plumber, was ar
raigned before Judge Osborne IN Spe-
cial Sessions in Newark. Mrs. Mary
Looklier. who lives next to the house
from which the pipe was taken, was or
the witness stand for the prosecution.
That's the man." said she, pointing
TO the luckless plumber. 81 could never
forget those legs"
McKeon went 20 jail to await sem
tanca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
Struck by Long Island Train.

Rockville Centre, l.. l., June g
Driving across the tracks in apparent
disregard for the warning bell and the
engine whietle, Myra Simpson. OF this
plsce. was badly hurt this afternoon
when a Long Island train struck the
wagon he was driving az the Forest
Avenue crossing. The horse was killed
and the wagon demolished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
LITTLE DROPS OF RUN
TO RUN WATER WAGON
Municipal Saloons Profits Will
Build Water Works.

Eau Claire, Wis. June -Four sa-
looms OF Altoona, Wis. will have 70 go
out OF business on July /, and their
places will be taken by a municipality
owned saloon. it was decided to-day.
From the profits Of this saloon the
city plans TO build a municipal water
works
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
+. r. Men Sure Of ti-tory.

The Roosevelt people were consider
ably encouraged by the adjournment.
They have claimed that delay was tn,
one thing the Colonel needed 70 win.
This gives one more days delay, az
least.
There are reports here tonight that
some of the "old guard" leaders have
told their followers 10 plan on staying
here over Sunday. This, too, encour-
aged the Roosevelt people, since they
took it as an indication that the organ
ization leaders we're in no hurry to
force fight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10
WE ATH r r

sorAI SHOWERS TO-DAY. ro-NoR-
row. PARTLY CLOUDY; WARMER.
LIGHT To MODERATE WINDS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-10

fa..inu>S On paEs 4 -~01 mo
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03

Strange, indeed. IL this news. brought
TO Elko today at IL o'clock by cable
and land telegraph. for the volcanic
activity began at the time OF the exc.
Iution OF Roger Easement, the Irish
patriot-martyr.
Elko-.-a mere dot on the whirling
arth--lIke many other places, this
morning twice left the planetary shock.
For an hour, says the above dis.
patch, the violent volcanic eruptions
continued, and subsided gradually. It
vas during the let.up period that the
shaking of our little planet was felt In
Elko. Earthquakes usually follow,
"omstimes precedc, Volcanic activity.
During the great Calabrian earthquake
II 1853. StromboIi, now In eruption, for
the first time in the memory of man
entirely ceased activity.
The seismic disturbance felt here to.
day was trembling lasting a few sec
unds, followed by a sudden undulatIon
Of the oarth's crust. The foci. or cen.
ter Of the planetary disturbance. was
probably in Europe.
In the midst of such tremendous
l'hcnomena. with the sun exhibiting an
nfbital ccccntricity unprecedented in
the history of our earth, with the peo-
pie of our little planet at war; with
devastating floods. wealth destroying
conflagrations. epidemics OF disease
aking toll of human life, the activity
Of anarchists. the raging of volcanoes,
earthquakes and famines, believers In
the Bible naturally turn to the sacred
prophecies which now seem to be in
process Of literal fulfilment.
The volcanoes and earthquakes OF
this morning were planetary accom-
paniments 10 the Ride of the Valky-
lies. rs they bore the soul of the
heroic Roger Easement to the halls of
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03

at oxford University, England, and
Miss Ada, the daughter. is an honor
graduate of the university at Wooster,
Ohio. Ralph Hartley is one of the
greatest experts In electrical science
III America He is employed by. the
General Electric. Company and is the
inventor of the marvellous electrical
amplifyer. device which conserves
current and increases the capacity of
& cable circuit. He is regarded as an
Edison in his special field. Robert
FARLEY is the professor of mathema.
lies in the University OF Utah, and
Miss Ada is the principal OF high
school in Utah. Ralph, the younger
son, and Miss Ada are now at the
Spruccmont family home on vacation.
The father of these three useful and
distinguished Americans today seemed
much younger than his actual eighty
years. He is robust physically and
alert and active men,ally.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
King George Takes Life
Of Easement, Irish Hero,
Refuses TOGive Up Body

LONDON Aug resigned to die for Ireland calmly
scafod Pentonvle psonyard morning just
signal given his
physicians said The spinal YER
tebras ruptured by drop
Gavin Duffy representing Mr. relatives
Office, acting George
give the remains Christian
reprieve day. Case
10 relatives he pursued
the patriot to the limit of human powor-the
Easement figure he mounted
and stood the scaffold -f,rs.a
lie utterly COMPOSED. words
resigned die for Ireland" erng
ringing constituted hs rpeech
his execuioners if he had final say
ply Having said this he bowed haushy the chief excutOner
and stood calmly waiting OF cap
The dauntless admlrng
Carnations from the Witnesses Another
Emmett said greater than EN-
NETT we well may fear in the results of his sacrifice"
The dying asked avors but tenderly
the scafod These including Duffy
could restrain their sObs of anguish The
usual He
death march like general at the head of victorious
\ Gordon of prison day
night since the arrival of the distinguished prisoner
AT the prison doors and
stationed receive
prison martyr every courtesy
given orders
oherco
maefacor The agtaed of he wardens
showed their dsase for the ordeal
friends admirers
last that traitor but pao: prisoner
done his freedom county.
Mr. Easement yesterday conded his close
duffy. his farewell the Irish
world In
the
In London today, gloom regns Last night the
feeling shops
and Offices talk in hushed
with this o in
tropols.
1t is today manfesty impossible
the troops
Its effect them Is pTobema :Ical
Tho War Office issued bulletin designed
parently patriotism. the
Of of
irish field officers.
residence the increas to
full grounds
The newspapers tragedy but
OF opinion sorrowuy protest.
ingy that
whose
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
PIONEER
Of CITY'S EARLY
DAYS ON A VISIT

Mr. Robert Hartley Of Spruccmont,
an honored pioneer of Elko County,
who passed through here overland in
1868 during the White Pine gold OK.
citement, ara mas Dcen ut sprucemont
since is-l, Is here today on a business
visit.
Mr. Hartley has been successful In
the highest sense OF the word. He has
had a surficiency of this worlds goods
and has raised two sons and one
laughter each distinguished for noble
achievements.
Robert w. Hartley and Ralph Hart.
ley. the two sons, won the Cecil
Rhodes Scholarship for full course
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
HERO JUMPS into
SEA, SAVES WOMAN

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3.-Mrs. II. II.
Smith of San Diego. worried over her
husbands illness, today jumped over.
noard from the steamship Congress,
Zen miles southeast of San Pedro, but
was rescued By r. Prentice, a psssen-
ger. who Immediately leaped into the
Fea and swain to her through the
bounding waves. They were picked
up by rescuers in lifeboat. The pas
sengers offered Prentice a purse of
money in appreciation of his bravery.
but, though poor man, he declined 1t
with curt thanks.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
f. FRANK ROUNTREE
PASSES TO REWARD

Ernest Frank Rountree. AZ years old.
well known former saloon man,
,assed away this morning at 1880
o'clock. after a lingering Illness. He
Is survived by his widow who former.
ly wns the wife of the late +. NJ. JJim)
Gutrdge. one of the best known and
most popular sporting men in the
country.
Mr.. Rountree formerly was a part.
ner of Jack Creighton In tho Palm
salocn and afterward conducted the
elk saloon.
The body will be removed TO the
family home, At Sixth and Court.
where II may hc viewed by friends
from 2 TO 7 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
The funeral services will be conducted
~ the Elks Saturday morning at 10
o'clock at tho family residence. Tie
body will be laid at rest in the knights
OF Pyihias cemetery.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
BRITISH RULER
GIVES Up BIC
sum FOR WAR
MONARCH SETS FINE EXAMPLE
FOR ARlsTAcRAcY, DONATING
$5oo,ooo FOR CONTINUANCE
OF FIGHT AGAINST KAISER

LONDON, Aug. 3.-To mitigate the
rising protests of the people against
he Lurdens of royalty and the war,
King George today announced through
Permier Asquith that he had donated
from his private fortune $500 900 to
me government for general war pur-
poses.
The announcement was made by AS
uuith In the House of Commons.
There was only half.hearted applause.
for the sum donated will be like n
hanks penny when trying to halt a
run. Millions and many OF them are
needed for current expenses and the
cxchCquer officials are at their wits
end.
II ic hoped that the kings example
may inspire the aristocracy to make
further sacrifices, in addition to dona-
lions and the heavy increase of the
.ncome tax.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
VOLCANOES THUNDER and
EARTH SHAKES AS IRISH
HERO FALLS ON GALLOWS
ETNA AND sTaomBoLi BURST
FORTH ERUPTION AND SEAS
BOIL FROM FLAMING LAVA;
SHOCKS FELT AT ELKo

ROME, Italy, Aug. 3.-Mount
Aetna and Mount Stromboli, whose
sudden eruptions have strangely
marked many OF the worlds his
toric events, this morning sudden
ly burst into full activity and the
sen for many miles around is
boiling from flaming lava.
Both volcanoes for an hour this
morning sent huge masses of mol
ten rock n thousand feet into the
sky. and rivers Of lava immediate.
ly afterward began TO flow. The
cessation was gradual.
The air of the whole country
round about is full OF Sitting vol.
cantc dust and gas-vapors.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
Mail Order Epidemic,
Scattered from N. Y,
Appearing in Montana
SITUATION TODAY WORSE YET
IN NEW YORK, 217 CASES AND
4s DEATHS IN LAST "a HOURS
WORST TO COME


BILLINGS, Mont. Aug S.-Four
cases OF infantile paralysis were re-
ported by the doctors nero this morn
ing. The authorities took prompt ac-
ton, closing the theatres and swim
ming pools and warning al parents to
keep children under IS years of age
off OF the streets and to safeguard
their lives by scrupulous cleanliness.
The doctors say they do not know how
The disease reached this city. hut that
they do know 1t is here and must be
stamped out quickly to prevent dis
aster.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
FRENCH GAINING
ON SOMME FRONT

BERLIN, Aug. 3.-French gains on
the Somme and Verdun fronts today
are admitted officially by the German
War Office. The French, fighting
valiantly, penetrated the German front
at tie Moapcu farm, and also gained
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
SHOWERS OF BOMBS
FALL UPON LONDON

LONDON. Aug. S.--Six Zeppelin air
ships last night circled high over Lon.
don and dropped eighty bombs, killing
Line horses. The War Office an.
nounces that only minor damage was
done. II is reported that one Zeppelin
vas hit by hlgh.angle guns and after.
wards fell In the North Sea.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
Bad News From sIum cen,er.

Bad News From SIum Center.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3.--The infantile
paralysis epidemic today is the worst
yet-2l7 new cases and 43 deaths In
he last "a hours. This is the first
line the disease has exceeded 200
cases within "a hours.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03

CHICAGO. Aug. 3.--The dread heat.
wave again has gripped this city and
lection. At ? o'clock this morning the
mercury stood at 81 degrees in the
shade, lO4 in the sun, and climbing
rapidly. The suffering is intense.
Everyone who can go has fled to the
mountains and summer resorts.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
SAFE
ON HOAEWARD

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. Sy-Thc Ger.
man super-submarine merchant vessel
Deutschland. after enjoying leisurely
sail down the coast, submerged last
n'ght at o'clock one mile off tho
coast having successfully run tho
.,auntlet Of the allied warships.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
SUBMARINES
STRIKING IN
ALL WATERS
UNDERWATER VESSELS SINKING
ENEMY SHIPS I'M MIDST OF
NAVAL FLEETS. NO SIGN OF
THEM VISIBLE FOR TARGET

NEW YORK. Aug. s.-London dis
patches today report that a German
submarine last night torpedoed and
sank the British steamship Brittanic,
sls7 tons, and also the British ship
MARGARET Sutton.
Ths British ship Heighinton. $500
tons also was summarized. The crew
was lost.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
CLOUDBURST KILLS
SCORE OF PERSONS

MIDnLESBoRoUGH, KY, Aug. a.
Twenty persons today were killed by
4 clordburst on Blair's Greek, near
Iazewell, Tenn. Eleven bodies were
recovered.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03

EDITORS note: The above dispatch
is published for what IL may be worth.
4; was doctored by the censors, of
course. The real extent OF the dam.
age cannot be ascertained and will not
he known until the receipt of mail dis.
patches, or travellers reports.J
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03

Elko is to have a first-class County
Library. The demand is insistent and
the need is great. Boost for Il.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03
Italian Submarine Captured.

italian Submarine Captured.
VIENNA, Aug. 3.-The Italian sub
marine Giacinto Pullino today was cap
tured by German patrol vessel In the
Adriatic. The vessel was undamaged
and will be used by the Germans
against the Allies. The 2l men of the
crew are prisoners.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03

? foothold in their old positions on the
cast bank of tho Meuse.
The Germans repuissd the British
attacks north of the Somme.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-03

PARIS. Aug. 2.-The French last
night recaptured the outskirts OF
F1eury on the verdun front. taking 700
prisoners. ON the Somme the German
attacks on Moancu farm and Estrees
collapsed and two German aeroplanes
were downed.
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THE EASEMENT CASE.

. THE EASEMENT CASE. 4
. April 21.-Lauded from Ger 4
- man submarine U-19 near Ira Z
. lee, Ireland. 4
. April 22.-Arrested and TAX 4
- en- TO England. q
- May 15.-Arraigned in Gow 4
o Street Court. q
. May 17.-Held for trial on {
. the charge of high treason. 4
. June e6.-Trial began in 4
. Old Bailey Court. Z
. June 29.-Found guilty and 4
9 sentenced to be hanged. 4
. July 17.-Arguments for ap- 4
. peal rejected. q
-
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1916-10-20
MOVING PICTURE SUPERS
ORGANIZING IN GOTHAM

New York.-No longer will the
moving picture "supers" here consent
to be flung from cliffs, or take the star
role in lynching scene for the sake
of art and $3.50 day, while the agent
who gets them the job gets either
$3.50 or 50, which would go to the
workers if engaged direct by the
company.
The extras have organized union,
under the leadership of Louis Stern,
and already nearly 500 have joined
the local. 1t is hoped to extend the
movement to every city in the country
where supers are working.
A list of demands has been submit
ted to the different motion picture
producing houses. A minimum of
$3.50 day for work in street clothes
has been established. Already the
Frohman interests and other large
firms have agreed to hire union men,
wherever available, at their own rates.
The death blow to the agents will
be struck through this union. Even
managers have come to realize that
these agents prey upon the workers to
an enormous extent.
Another thing the union will seek to
do is to see to it that only those per
sons who are engaged in "suping' as
a profession will be hired. At present,
almost anybody can get hired oc-
casionally, while many of the skilled
workers-a-nd it takes long training
to make really good moving picture
extra-are forced to walk the streets
in idleness, or else accept the starva-
ton rates offered by the INSCRIPTIONS
agents.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1916-10-20

Leave no stone unturned" seems to
be the motto of the Non-Commercial
Club. News comes to the Journal that
the club appointed a committee to
wait on Justice Shelter and show the
latter that the bond of Fred Buel was
insufficient. w. c. Hall, property
owner, president of the Trades Coun-
Gil, was Buel's bondsman. The Non
Commentaries were over-anxious to
land Buel and all other union men in
jail Nothing short of that would
satisfy their immaculate souls. They
were willing to discredit anything or
anybody in order to vent their spleen
on union men. The committee named,
according to our informant, were
Clough, McChesney and Metzger. The
trio called on Justice Shelter and
showed him how to determine the suf
ficiency of bail bond. The inference
is that the on-commercialists thought
Shelter didn't know anything about
such matters, not having had any ex-
perience, don't you know? Did any
body ever hear Of thing called con-
tempt of court? Justice Shelter ac-
cepted the bond.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1916-10-20
THE OPEN SHOP

What is all this talk in the papers
about the open shop?" asked Mr.
Hennessey.
why, don't We know" said Mr.
Dooley. Really I'm surprised at yer
ignorance, Hennessey. Whit is tn
open shop? Sure, It's shop where
they kape tn door open t accommo-
date tn CONSTANT sthream of min
comm in t take jobs cheaper thin tn
min whut as tn jobs. 'Tis like this.
nnissey-suppose wan of these free
barn Amerycan citizens is wurkin' in
an open shop for tn princely wages
Of wan large iron dollar a day of tin
hours. Along comes another freebarn
son-of-a-Sun an he seq t tn boss: L
think | could handle tn job for ninety
cints.' Sure, SEE tn boss, an the
wan dollar man gets the merry
jinglin' can, an goes out into tn crool
wurld t exercise his inalienable
roights as freebarn Amerycan citizen
and scab on some other poor divil
An so it goes on, Hnnissey. An who
gets tn benefit? Thrue, it saves tn
boss money but he don't care no
more for money than he does for his
roight eye. It's all principle wild him.
He hates t see min robbed of their
independence They must have their
independence, regardless of inything
ilse."
But said Hennessey, these open
shop min We minshun say they are fer
tn unions, if properly conducted"
Sure" said Mr.. Dooley, IF properly
conducted. An there We are. An how
wud they have thin conducted? No
sthrikes, no rules, no contracts, no
scales, hardly my wages, an damn few
Finley Peter Dunno.