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JENKIN JENKINS
 My
name is Jenkin Jenkins,
I'm a fireboss
of renown,
At three each
morning
I make my
usual round.
I walk through
open cross cuts
To get up
to the face,
To find how
much gas there is
In every miner's
place.
At my headquarters
at the foot
When I return
from my round,
The miners
all depend on me
For everything
safe and sound.
For I am
the only person
That dare
go in the mines,
To investigate
all dangers
Before commencing
time.
In your
place Patsy Patsy,
I'm sure
the roof will drop;
Don't let
your laborer load any coal
Until you
stand a prop.
In your place,
Evan Evans,
I find a
very bad joint,
You're not
arranging your chamber right
According
to the point.
Say,
Davis, Smith, and Dougherty-
Where were
you yesterday?
I hear you
three have been drinking
Every since
you got your pay.
You three
cannot deny it;
I see it
in your faces.
You three
can now take out your tools-
I've got
men in your places.
Minstrels
of the Mine Patch
- George Korson
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