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The New York herald., 1921-09-18
Berkshire Colony Prepares
Bear and WiEdeat-H Hunt
Invasion of Animals and Their Attacks on Residents
Prompt Sending of Appeal for Aid to
Cortlandt Field Bishop.
Special Despatch to THE New yonK HraAl

Special Despatch to THE NEW YoRK HERALD
LENox, Mass. Sept. II.
= LACK bears and Wildcats are
becoming so numerous in cen
trail and northern Berkshire
that cablegrams have been sent to Mr..
Cortlandt Field Bishop, who is in Paris.
urging him to return home and or
ganize hunting parties. Mr.. Bishop
hunted bears on the Greylock reserva-
tion last winter.
Bernard Mackey who lives at the
foothills of Greylocl5 Mountain in New
Ashford, was attacked a few days ago
by a huge wildcat In his pasture. His
clothes were torn to shreds before he
fought the animal away. 1t escaped.
Carl Miller and party of friends in
Williamstown discovered a black bear
on the Greylock reservation on Mon
day. 1t did not molest them but made
of for a patch of blackberry bushes.
Robert Peaslee, Walter Taylor and
Russell Wilson, Pittsfield campers at
Berry Pond, near the summit of Tower
Mountain. west OF Pittsfleld, had to
build bonfires as a protection against
wildcats three nights this week.
The thirteenth annual Stockbridge
art exhibition, which closed this week
at the Casino. broke all records in at
tendance. Among those buying pic
lures were Mrs. Harold Farquhar
Hadden of New York, who purchased
w. Merritt Posts Evening" for 5000;
Miss Ellen NJ. King OF Washington,
who secured Carlton G. Fowler's "By
the River" for s400. and Mrs. George
Grenville Merrill. who bought Mrs.
Cecil Macpherson's small water color
, OF Gloucester Harbor.'
Harris Fahncstock. Jr.. 10. Is probably
the Youngest wireless telephone expert
in the United states. He has made his
own apparatus and hears conversation
distinctly from half way across the con-
tinent and several hundreds Of miles out
at sea. He IL building seventy foot
tower at Eastover. his fathers Lenox
estate, for sending messages
villas Open for Autumn.
Indications point toward a late au-
tumn for society In the Berkshires. Three
Villas were opened this week. DR.. anu
Mrs. William Norton Bullard OF Boston.
who are Just back from Northeast Har-
Dor. will remain at Hlghwood, which has
been In the Bullard family since 1870.
until November. Mrs. James y. Ludlow
or Cottage Lawn. Yonkers. Is at her
country place in Lenox with her sister,
Mrs Charles Henry Scott OF Radnor.
Pa. Mrs. John Butler Swami OF Boston
is at Mrs. John Swann's house In Stock
bridge before she leaves for England.
Mrs Frederic Crownlnshield Is to
spend the coming winter In Rome. and
will sail November 3. She will be ac-
companied on the same steamer by Miss
Alice Pine OF New York. Miss FAME r.
y1rnbull. Miss Mary Weyman. Mrs.
William II. Clarke and Miss Lois Clarke
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Lamond had a
luncheon at Fair Acres in Stockbridve
on Monday for Mrs. Crownnshield Mr..
Lamond is just back from Rome, where
he Is to be director OF music at the
American Academy. He and Mrs La
n,ond are TO return to Rome late ia Oc-
tober.
Miss Heloise Meyer. who Is president
Of the Lenox Garden Club and her
guest, Mrs. Ebcn Stevens Of New York,
The New York herald., 1921-09-18
Campaign Night for
University Forum

The University Forum OF America viii
have campaign night next Tuesday
evening at its headquarters, 203 West
Ninety-third street Alexander Cum
ming president. who Is also presi-
dent of the Citizens Republican Club.
will speak on CITY and state Cam
paign Issues"
The address will be followed by
dancing. This IL the third weekly social
evening OF this season Of the Forum.
Mr.. James Yulle will be the chairman
of the evening and Miss Jennie NJ. Cald-
well the hostess.
20 Henry Night WIS held by the
University Forum last Tuesday with q
very large audience Of members and
their friends.
The New York herald., 1921-09-18
Marquette Club Holds
Fete at BriarcIif

Special Despatch 70 THE NEw yorK HEsaLp.
BRrARcL1Fr, ". r., Sept. f7.-The
Marquette Club Of New York held It's
autumn fete and golf tourney az Briar-
cliff Lodge yesterday. An afternoon
OF athletic activities was followed bv a
dinner and n dance.
Arrivals include Miss Julia Chester
Wells. Mrs Samuel Kcyser. Mrs. Frank
r. Forman Mr.. James Wilkinson and
Miss Eva Wilkinson, Mrs, William
I, Bateman Leeds Of New York, who is
The New York herald., 1921-09-18
Hunt Meets and
Golf Diversions
for North Shore
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Stein.
ert Return to Beverly From
Trip Abroad.

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
BEVERLY. Mass, Sept. II.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
SAYS oPEN SHOP wANEs.

TORONTO, ont, Aug 1b.-ijeltcf
that the movement OF American cap
ital toward return to open shop
conditions is ON the wane. was eX-
pressed by Matthew VOL, president
of the Photo Engrnvcrs' union In an
address opening the unions annual
convention here today, lie declared
that the open shop movement, To-
gethcr with the campaign for rcduc-
tion of wages, had materially inten-
nficd the present industrial deprcs-
sion.
lie expressed confidence. however.
that the near future would bring
Harmonious relations between both
employers and employees They were
at present sincere In their desire TO
operate towards evolving working
agreements that would be fair In the
light of changed conditions. he ne
clared.
MIR Vol scored some American
publishers who he declared. were
attempting to enforce the 4S hour
week In spite of their 40 hour agree
ment. lie urged that the cngravers
support the printers in their a. hour
fight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Ninety-Second Annual
Meeting of Quakers
Opened in Indiana

lgursHg.AFn n &c. ~ r..l,
'''"ih N"'h W "h''" A"'''i'"'i
guakers have taken prominent parl
was reviewed here today at CEN
t.,,,t,t ,.,tchr,,ion of tb. Indiana
-, ,.--.--,,
i'"IH M'"''hs OF 'Il'h"S' 'h' i''s'9'
body Of Ouakcrs In the world.
Ninety-two year old Timothy Mich
oison ,h. "s,r,,d ola u.n. az ,h,
-. -. -.
S""Ne'S ~ o''"e"' '"' n'"''s e'''"'s
years he mas been active IN prison
reform, aud he has been president
of tho Indinnn Anti.saIoon league
-, -.,-..,,
''n'' i'A MISREPRESENTATION
Prof Rufus NJ. Jones. head OF the
department OF philosophy In Haver-
ford cnlI.r. spoke on "Th. Future
,-,-..... :, 81, ,,--,,..
VI S"'N'' 'S''' ~" '"'''"
lindloN, director OF the department
of archives and history OF the Indiana
stat, tbrnrv road IA his,orv of this
-. ..--.,.
Eo"''F "'o''ins'
Later In the day incidents IN the
history OF the Quakers were repre-
son,,d t, ., n,,oa,, a., tho =, nnus NJ
,,,.,,,s.,,' - -,
i-"i'''aHh '""'be'
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Kansas Attorney General
Attacks Santa Fe's Control
Of Hospital Association
Declares Road Maintains Seven Hospitals at Ex
pense of Employees and Used Them to
Defend Damage Suits

Mulvane. Kas.. Ia Junta. Colo, and
Clovis, Albuquerque and Las vegaa,
N. NJ.
10 addition 10 injured and sick en-
ploycH, II Is alleged that many In
jured or ~ passengers have been taxi
on TO the hospitals. the railroad COM
pany paying the association nominal
but insufficient sums for treatment.
The Officers OF the association, In
pursuance OF instructions from the
railroad company, are alleged TO fur
nlah Immediate and full Reports con-
cerning the nature and extent OF In
jurieH and sickness which are used In
defending suits for damages or COM
pensation.
1t Ia asserted that the properties
OF the hospital association have been
paid for and the hospitals maintained
out OF monthly assessments collected
by the railroad from its employees.
such assessments amounting TO $685.
777.S2 In 1890.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15

Grafton OF the permanent tarin bill
was resumed today by the senate H.
nance committee. the chemical schcd-
ulc. Salt. lemons and oranges being
the rates under discussion.
Growers OF citrus fruits were far
apart as to what protection the in
dustry needed q. Harold Powell di-
rector Of the California Citrus league,
proposed 20 cents n pound ON citrus
acid. ~ cents on citrate OF lime and
40 per cent ad vaiorem ON lemon aud
orange oils. lie also wanted juices
made from those fruits transferred "a
the dutlable list at 40 cents per gal
Ion George y. Hamilton of Clare
mont. California. representing scversil
growers associations. suggesled 10
cents a pound on citric acid. 90 cents
on citrate Of lime. so per cent al
valorem on the oils and sg.ip gallon
on fruit juices as an induccment 20
the growers to expand their opera
tions.
salt mine owners asked re-estab-
lishment Of the Payne-Aidrich rates,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Lively Interest in
Trophy Race

DETROIT. Aug. i5-The 1891
Ilnrmswnrth truph, race IN the De-
troit river here sent 3 and will be
the eleventh contest fnr the iutorna- %
ttonnl mower bnnt championshlp title
II will bo the nnh time the trophy
has been contested for Ia American
waters aud the eighth time In which
the United states has been a con-
tender
The trophy was offered In 1904 by
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15

TOPEKA. KRnF.. Aug. is.--Charg-
ing that the Santa Fo railroad con-
trolls the Atchinsou. Topeka and Santa
Fc hospital association. 30 ar 10 avoid
payment OF compensation ciaima.
Richard J. Hopkins, attorney general.
today brought uuo warranto proceed
ings In the Kansas supreme court ask
ing that the officers OF the association.
who are also present or past officers
Of the railroad. be busted from Office.
The attorney general asks that the
association be completely reorganized
and its control be placed In the hands
OF trustees duly elected by It's mem
bers who are the employees of the
santa Fe Hospitals are operated by
the association at Topeka. Ottawa and
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Nn ChInr.c conlrpI rrppo-ed.

from Toxic that a proposal for con-
troll OF China by an international COM
mission might be put forward by tho
United States In connection with the
disarmament and far eastern confer.
ence are not understood ~ officials
here. No such suggestion has ever
been put forward. they say, or even
talked over here 70 Ear as could be
learned. II was thought that II tho
japanese cabinet considered tho a,ies-
tlon. II might be In connection with
proposals Japan may contemplate
making AS To China when the con-
ference agcnda In worked out.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
SOV|ETS D|CKER
WHILE RUSSIAN
PEASANTS STARVE
Deadlock in Riga Over
American Authority to
Distribute Supplies

RIGA. Letvia. Aug. ia dead
lock was reached today In the neRo-
tiations relative 90 American relief
for RussiaH famine sufferers between
and Maxim Litvinoff acting on be-
half OF the soviet famine relief COM
mittcc. Action by Washington and
Moscow will be necessary to decide
tho issue. Il Is declared.
Whether the American relief ad-
mlnistration VIII compromise and
permit the sovicts greater control of
the personnel aud distribution of
American food than has been grant
ed any other country which has been
aided has been referred to Herbert
Hoover OF tho relief administration.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Hear of Downfall
Of Soviet Government

TOXIC. Aug l5.-Iack Of com
municaii"n with Chita. capital OF tho
iar eastern republic of Siberia. pre-
vents obtaining confirmation or de-
MAJ OF thc recent reports OF the over
throw of the Chita government.
The Asahi Shimbun publishes a
special dispatch today from Shang
Chung. Manchura. alleging that Il
Russian wireless dispatch. received
there, sttter that the bolshcvik COM
m!ssisars in Moscow have been nr-
rested and the soviet government
NerthrnMn
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
ENGLAND FACES
CRUCIAL PERIOD
IN IRISH FARLEY
Much Depends on Irish
Attitude Toward Pub
lication of Terms

BELFAST, Aug. l5.-'rhe Irish
News. the nationalist organ OF
Joseph DcVllD says;
I'VE have cNcclent--indecd
unqucstionnbIc - authority for
stating that the British govern
mental preparations for "a renewal
OF the conflict In Ireland. consc-
quent on the possible abrogntion
OF the truce which Inns existed
since July ~, have becn speeded
up within the last three days tO
such nm extent that they now are
practically completed"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Another One
Nailed

The statement published in
the Morning journal today to
the effect that my brother. W.
A. Hawkins. of III Paso. Texas,
was in Albuquerque SatNday
or Saturday night, and cngag
ed in some mysterious confer
cncr relating To the financial
difficulties of the journal or its
owner, Mr.. Magcc, is a false.
hood
W. A. Hawkins was not in
Albuquerque Saturday or Sat
urday night or at any time i'm
mcdiatcly prior thereto, or
since.
j NJ. HAWKINS.
Albuquerque,
Aug -, 1921.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Breaks World Record;
Dies in Next Race

TOLEDO. ohio. Aug. l5.-4i.ess than
half an hour after he had broken the
worlds dirt track motorcycle record
with side car for one mile covering
the distance In 40 seconds. Albert W.
Burns. %. OF Oakland. Caiif. was
fatally injured. when. In the first lap
Of "A 20 mile race al the fair grouds
here yesterday, a fellow rider crowd
ID him forcing his machine to skid
and ssash through fence Burns
neck was broken and he died cnroutc
to "a hospital.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Obregon's Secretary
Of State to Washington

JUAREZ, MeN. Aug. 1.-The
chamber ot commerce touay .c-
cciyed telegram from the state
department saying that Alberto
PAM. secretary Of state, would ar
rive here tomorrow ON his way 20
Washington. n. q. The message
also said that the secretary was
going Hs "a personal representative
Of President Obrcgou on business
for the government, which was
being kept secret.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
MAsIIlNGTON.

WASHINGTON. Aug 16.-Amcrl-
can producers must oppose any
EFFORT ON the part af the interests to
place farm products ON the tarin free
list" said telegram sent today by
five senators from western states TO
the southern thrin association, meet .
ing at Greensboro n. G. The tclc-
gram was signed by senator GondinR.
Idaho; McNary. oregon. Cnpper.
Kansas; johnson, California ard
Nicholson. Colorado. and said It must
he made clear to leaders Of both
political parties that agriculture and
Its affiliated industries are entitled to
the same consideration as the manu-
mcturers."
Rcsunlc TariT Discussion.
WASH NGTON. Aus. ib.-Conaid-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Interstate Com m cree
Commission Recon-
mends Reduction to 80
Per Cent.
RATE HEARINGS
BEGIN TO-DAY
K ansas City Reserve
Bank Head Describes
Deplorable Conditions
in Grain Belt.

WASIliNGTON, Aug. ia,--FrciEht
rates on livestock In western and
mountain racific territory were found
by tho Interstate commerce commits
zion foday to he not unjust anu un-
reasonable. but the commission sug-
gosted to the railroads that present
rates should DC reduced voluntarily
tu eighty pcr cent OF the present
rates. the reductions not to DE less
than nfty cents hundred pounds.
Rates as suggested may be published
to become effective ON not ,ess than
five days notice. the comisson said.
Emcrgoncy reductions granted last
May still are In effect. the commits
sion said aud there IN nothing to show
that they materially Increased traffic
or that present rates have apprcCiably
rcdurod the movement of livestock
which must De marketed as Il ma
turea
"rhcrc has been some reduction In
mavement since 1915 ana 1919 when
the movement was greatest" tho
commission said but FOR 1891 Judging
rs the figures for the first four or
five months It promises to equal or
exceed that prior to the war.
Tho producers contende that re-
duced rates would stimulate the indus
try and help save II from ruin. The
commission Indicated that II proposed
reductions on this basis.
I'VE have always recognized the
right OF the carriers To 50 adapt their
rates and practices tn the need OF tho
localities aud Industries which thuy
rrrVc uH to promote the welfare of
rh!pper aud carrier alike where that
IAN be- done within the limits OF reas-
unab cucss and without the und'."
prejudice and unjust determinations
which the law prohibits" tn" com
fuizaiuu Huid
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Mrs. Davis, 67, Walks
From Kansas City to
New Mexico Town

DENVER. Aug. i5.-Mrs Anna
Davis. ~ years old. arrived in
Denver last night from Kansas
CITY Mo. her home. having
walked every mile OF the way sh.
declares Mrs. Davis said she IL
ON her way tp New Mexico to Join
brother She declared she in
tended Go walk all tine WAY to the
t'-sn hc lives In which is on tho
MeNicuu border.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Ford Refuses to
Buy Colorado's Big
Road Bond Issue

DENVER Aug. IIonry
Ford, Detroit automobile manu-
iacturcr has declined to buy
t2.00O,Q0O In state highway bonds
offered to him by the state OF
Colorado through state Treasurer
Arthur NJ Stong
Henry Ford makes no invest
ments IN bonds or other securities,
kaid communication from Mr.
Ford received by Mr.. Stong today
IN reply to an Inquiry sent the
manufacturer In regard to tho
bonds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Three Men Hurt
When Bolt Hits
Home in Sedillo

Three men were slightly injured by
lightning which struck the house uf
Vicente Jaramillo at Scdillo on sat
urday night Jaumillu was lying In
bed inside of the house. and the other
two. Miguel Lopez and Juan Baca.
were sitting In the doorway when
lightning struck the house. Jaramillo
WIS thrown out ur bed and the Other
two men knocked down. All received
burns. hut no serious Injury was
done
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
100000 FOR
EXPENSES OF
CONFERENCE
State Department Sub
mits Minimum E.sti-
mate to Congress
TO COST MORE
If MEETING
is PROLONGED
French Premier to At
tend in Person, Herrick
Informs Washington

WASHINGTON Aus, President
Harding. asked congress to-day for
100000 to defray expenses OF tho
disarmament conference. rho prcsi-
dent transmitted letter from Under
secretary Fletcher 90 Director Dawes
OF the budget bureau showing the
amount needed. and also transmitted
an onicIal copy Of the Invitation 20
the nations to participate.
In his letter 20 Dawes. Mr.. Fletcher
said the estimate OF tzo0.00O had
been prepared after fun considcra-
tion OF the minimum requirements
which this government will have to
meet. including the organixahop OF a
aecretariat general Tor the confer
ence. the maintenpnce Of an adequate
American delegation together with
material which Il will bn absolutely
necessary to have available. 10 assure
the successful operation OF tho cOn-
ference"
II must also point ont that esti-
mate N based upon the sessions ut
the conference covering period OF
only two months'' Mr. Fletcher added.
III the sessions aru prolonged beyond
that period II win no doubt provo
necessary TO secure an additional APP
propriation."
The Communications were taken
Immediately under consideration by
the senate appropriations committee.
President Harding's letter was a
brief formal transmittal note. saying
In part. M .l.
In the statement OF reasons set
forth by the under-sscrefary OF stnte,
1 concur, and recommend the appro-
priation as being Ia the public In
tercst."
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
MURDER CHARGES AGAINST 10.

FORT DODGE, Iowa, Aug. Ia
Warrants charging ten men with as
sault with intent 10 commit murder
were sworn out here this morning
following disturbances attending the
reopcning of the American Cement
Plaster company Three street ears
carrying employees To the plant were
stopped and men taken from them.
Several fist fights are reported but
no one was seriously injured,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15

WASHINGTON. Aug. ib.---Premirr
BRAND OF France has assured tho
u, :. government that he win perI
sonally attend tho disarmament con-
ference In Washington beginning Mo-
vember II.
Announcement OF the premicr's In
tention was contained in message
Ambassador Herrick, saying he had
been Informed by the foreign office
that France had accepted the lnvi-
tation to attend tho conference and
that the premier had assured him
that he would gladly" attend.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Senators Demand Tariff
Protection for Producers
Equally WthManufacturers
Five Western Senators Unite in Strong Note to
Southern Tariff Association; Tax Bill
Goes in Late Today

WASHINGTON. Aug. i5.--Rc-
pubiisans of the hour- ways and
ms'nns committee have decisied
not 10 formally introduce the adj
niiisistration tns revision hill until
after 8 o'clock this afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
Picture pcplornblc Conditions

WASHuNGTON. Aug 10 business
aud financial conditions In states scrv-
ed by the tcnth federal reserve bank.
Kansas city. are dcplorabio. due 10
nigh cost or production and distrihi-
tIan Of agricultural products and pre-
vanine low prices A. T. Ramsey.
,hairmnn ~ the federal rrscrv" hank
a. Kansas city told the Interstate
commerce commission today In hear
Ing on freight rates on grain pr"duf!s
and hay.
The complaint against present rates
was made by the Kansas state railroad
commission Joined hy twenty other
states and "nr."us gram prnduN'rs
usaprlatlnns
Producers ar, Uului, tu sell their
prndur's above tho cost uf production
and distribution, Mr. Ramsey said
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-08-15
MEAT CUTTERS AND
WATERS REFUSE
WAGE REDUCTION
P a c k er E m p o y es at
Omaha Hope for Settle
ment; Denver Walters
Out.

OMAHA. Ncb. Aug i5.--Cnion
packing plant employees Will not aC-
ocpt wage reduction, according To
Cornelius j Hayes international
president Of the AmAlgamated Meat
Cutters and Butcher workmcns
union, delegates and officers Of which
went into session here today To form
ulatc plan to negotiate with the
packers an agreement to take effect
when the present national agree
mcnt expires sept. 10.
Mr. Hayes made a verbal statement
To- this effect before entering tho
conference, which rs expected to last
for four or five days. lie expressed
the opinion that action at the pres
ont meeting would result In th" ar
raugcmcut Of AN amicablc' agree
Wcnt with the packers 50 that mo
drastic action would bc taken hy
the union
lie also declared himself opposed
to the industrial relations packing
plant organizations sponsored by the
packers FOR adjustment OF disputes.
The preliminary session was begun
.at lOs45 o'clock. behind closed doors.
u was understood. however tnHt the
principal business would be- To hear
reports on conditions at various
packing house ccnters.
Denver Walters May strike.
DENVER, Aug ID More than
400 union walters Of Denver are Vut-
ing today on a prr1usttiun TO strike
tomorrow as "a result Of the recent
announcement bN restaurant owners
that wngcs Of walters would be- re-
duced from 81 10 81 90 a day short
~ after noon. J NJ. Oshurn. business
agent ~ the walters union. said a
minority apparently had voted Ia
strike.
The walters voted yesterday 10 re.
iect the proposed wage cut and AN
election WAS called for Today tu decide
whether 10 strike. There are about
500 union walters iu Denver, accord
ing to Mr. Osborn, but only about
400 are affected us about zoo work
for restaurants that have not an.
! nounced a cut In wages,