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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

for the balance of the year. and the usual
summer shutdown seems likely to be
honored more In the breach than In the
observance OF this trade. The outlook In
the trade as regards next seasons labor
scale Is still unsettled.
COTTON AND CORN.
The usual early spring predictions OF
an immense reduction In cotton acreage
have failed Of realization, and current
estimates favor q falling of OF from
to per cent. in the cotton belt as a
whole. This, added to good trade at
home and abroad, and ady!ces that the
crop has not as yet made UP all the time
lost by a backward season, has strength
ened the values. Of the raw material
slightly.
Small supplies Of old corn and reports
Of too much rain In some sections have
helped this cereal, and are likewise re-
fiected In hog products, but the prospects
favor very large acreage OF this cereal.
R-WOOL--LUMBER.
Active demand for refined sugar has
apparently induced some relaxation In
the war among refiners, and raw sugars
share I'm the advance this week.
Wool is firm and even higher In some
grades at leading markets, with a fair
business doing.
Lumber retains all its strength rehect-
ing continued activity in consumption
lines.
TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS.
In transportation lines, too, there Is ex-
ceptionally good business, 80 far at least
as. gross receipts are concerned.
Business failures for the week number
49, as against l2s last week, but COM
pare with POI in this week year ago.
257 in 1897, 234 three years ago, and 232
in 1895. business failures in the Dominion
OF Canada for the week, 10. against Ia
last week, 26 this week a year ago, 81 IN
1897 and 1896, and q in 1895.
CEREAL EXPORTS.
Wheat. including -four, shipments foT
the week aggregate s.l5SN bushels
against S,5s6,O65 bushels last week, $780,
$50 bushels in the corresponding week OF
1898. 1882 bushels in 1897, 2,s22,6s'
bushels In 1895, and 1,7a,'T bushels IN
1895.
Since July, this season. the experts OF
wheat aggregate 2l5.223,4S5 bushels
against 220. SIG, Oi6 bushels last year. Since
.July list, this season, corn exports aggre'
gate 1eO. 14s, AIS bushels, against 7.32C
bushels during the same period year
ago.
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THE TRADE SITUATION.
rxceptional Firmness i'm Prices nj
the Highest Level.

NEW YORK, June 9-Bradstreets OF
tomorrow will say: Exceptional firm
ness In prices at the highest level, as
regards general staple values yet reached,
a seasonably small rate OF business
mortality, undlminished industrial activ-
ity. perhaps most manifest in all
branches OF trade In which iron. steel.
and other metals enter. and large bank
clearings. rejecting TO some extent the
improved tone OF stocks, but likewise
large payments on previous profitable
business. are among the features. not
necessarily new. but still noteworthy, re-
Elected In trade advices. Enlarged ship
ments OF headstuffs. result OF recent
buying. induced by crop-damage reports
al home and abroad. have not been
enough to produce liquidation. owing 10
liberal receipts at primary points.
Iron and steel display all their old. and
some new. strength on urgent demand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Deaths-WiII Rigid1y Enforce the
LAW

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA" tune g.
(Special)-A telegram received here gives
intelligence Of the sudden death this
morning, at Black Mountain, near Ashe-
Vile. n. c., Of Mrs. Matilda Il. Morris,
widow of Edward w. Morris, of Han
over county. and mother of Mrs. Micajah
Woods. of this city. The funeral will take
place at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from Christ Episcopal church, this city,
and the nterment will be at MaDleYood.
where two Of her daughters-Mrs James
p. Nelson and Mrs. Roosevelt Page-are
buried.
Information has reached here of the
death. in Bell county, Tex, OF Mr.. Lewis
Randolph Carter, son of Mr.. John Z. Car
ter. of this city. Young Carter went to
Texas with the hope that mis- health
would be benefited by the climate. He
died OF consumption.
Captain Mcajah Woods. Common
wealth's Attorney for Albemarle, has
been Informed that persons arc killing
fish in the various streams of the county,
and has determined 10 break up he prac-
tice by a rigid enforcement of the law
Violations of the law against this prac~
tice are punishable with a fine Of $50 for
each offence, one half to be paid TO the
informer.
Mrs. oscar Marshall died suddenly at
about II o'clock this morning She was a
daughter of Mr.. James Rhea, If Crozet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
OTEY BATTERY REUNION.
An Enjoyable Outing at tte Old
Pump-House Yesterday.

The veterans Of the Otey Battery AS
O. ton held their annual reunion at the
a.. plmp-house yesterday. and spent
a.., enjoyable Gay amid cool breeZes
t.l .aeltered from the suns glaring heat.
There were present twenty-five gentle
n4 au kindred spirits, eighteen of
1hu we're members Of the Dtey Bat
ST.. As-ociation. end seven their invited
tst a sumptuOus dinner was served
b. r.lorer Dabney and enjoyed 10 the
i-s.l extent. and after the veterans and
guests had left The ban 1uet-tab,e
M H.urned to the lawn Captain Page
'ty read a highly interesting paper
M Battle Of the Crater" The whole
lsi was spent at the pump-house, and
rishtfall the gentlemen returned
90 MO c.ty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
TRAGEDY IN FRANKLIN.
willie Young Kills Christopher
gbeIton-Acauitted.

ROCKY MOUNT, VA, June 9-CSpe-
cial)-Trouble occurred near progress
post-office. in this county, On MONDAY
morning last. which resulted I'm the shoot-
ing and killing of Christopher Shelton,
white man 40 or 80 years of age. wheel
wright by trade. by Willie Young,
Young man of only about 20 years OF age.
Only one shot was fired, or at least only
one shot took effect, and that penetrated
the brain Just above the eye, death re-
sulting instantaneously Shelton boarded
In the family of the late Wiley Young
children, daughter 80 years OF age, SIS
ter 10 Willie Young, being the mouse
keeper and cook. 1t is alleged that Shel,
ton often quarrelled with and threatened
this woman, and that he, on several oc-
casions. ran her off the premises by rea-
son of his prosecutions or her. On MOI
day morning he entered the Kltchen WHclo
the woman was making fire. prepare,
tory to getting breakfast, and commenced
10 abuse and berate her in the most IN
tolerable and brutal manner, when HSI
brother came to her rescue, aiineu WIN
a Smith q Wesson revolver; he l iniae
diately upon entering the Kitchen inter-
fered 10 the extent OF demonstrating anu
demanding pointedly that such conuuct
on the part of Shelton cease. Sheiton Is
alleged to have made at Young IN a most
threatening and determined manner. ana
the latter X is stated. believing that ms
life was in danger, shot his assailant dead
In his tracks. Young was seen seVeiai
hours after the unfortunate affair by Mr..
George W. Laprade, TO whom he stated
that he had killed Shelton in self-detenee,
and was then on his way to surrender
himself TO Justice Daniel A. Cooper, OF
the neighborhood Shelton bore a bad
reputation in the neghborhood, though
he married a most excellent lady for
wife.
Young gave himself up and appeared
Young man on the ground Of self-defence.
II was in evidence that Shelton made for
Young with a knife. and that 1t was ne
cessary for him to shoot in order to
save his own life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
RALEIGH.
The Bankers AssociatiOn-A Craig
Law Decision.

RALEIGH, n. c., June s.-Speclal)-
The North Carolina Bankers Association
elects the following officers: President.
Joseph G.. Brown; yice-Presldents. 8. j.
r. Sawyer, of Asheville; G.. w. Mount
castle, of Lexington; w. II. Old, of Eliza
beth City; Secretary, John NJ. Miller, of
Charlotte.
1t was decided to-day that as to the
Craig law, insurance companies which
have complied with the general insurance
law have perfect right to transact bus
mess made necessary in connection with
contracts made prior 10 June LIST. pro-
vided, of course, no new business is So
licited or new contracts entered into.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Masonic Election.

At q stated communication of Dove
Lodge, No. 81, A. +. and A. NJ, held at
the Masonic Temple, corner Broad and
Adams streets, last evening, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
twelve months. and they will be installed
on st. John's-Day, June Path: Worshipful
Master, o. A. Hawkins; Senior Warden
j. S. Hopkins; Junior Warden, w. c.
Mercer: Treasurer. Worshipful A. Arsell
Jr.; Secretary, Ben. Il. August; Senior
Deacon, George j. Hooper; Junior Dea-
con. Edwin p. Cox. The worshpful mas
ter will make his appointments on St
John s-Day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
snagboat Toccon burned.

SAVANNAH, GA, June g.-The steam
snagbOat Toccoa, one OF the largest and
most powerful boats owned by the gov
eminent, was destroyed by fire l5S miles
up the Savannah river on Wednesday
morning Captain Garnett and the crew
arrived here In rowboats this morning.
The fire IS supposed to have originated
from spontaneous combustion In the oil
hold. Only two batteaux and four oars
were saved from the burning craft The
crew narrowly escaped in their night
clothes. Several men were forced to jump
overheard Immediately upon being
awakened. The loss is total. The craft
was worth $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
MIR. GRASBERGER DEAD.
Former Henricosn Passed Away at
HucLner Yesterday.

News was received here yesterday OF
tslaath, at Buckner, Va, of Mr. Frnacis
PAU Grasberger, father of Mr.. julius A.
GaHerger. the well-knOwn carriage
ir Of this city. Deceased was in the
81 year Of his age and was born in Ba
ela. He came 10 this country many
years ago and had lived in Henrico coun-
. FOR half "a century. He is survived by
wife six sons. and two daughters. The
I1eral will take place at Buckner this
ming.
Ais. Ann Virginia Jones died Thursday
ar her home, No SIS China street She
VAS - years OF age. She leaves four sons
aud sixteen grandchildren. Her funeral
vii take place from the Laurel-Street
Methodist Episcopal church this after
noon al o'clock.
The funeral Of Mr.. Thomas c. Harper
VIII take place from Fairmount Metho-
cst Episcopal church tomorrow at II
o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
victoria aerting Young.

In View of the fact OF the Queens app
nroaching visit TO the Continent, English
men are especially interested In her Ma
iesty's health. IL is announced that her
hearing has grown acute. and her eye
age depend merely upon the health. The
blood should be kept pure and the
stomach sweet with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t cures indigestion, constipa-
tion. sbiliousness, nervousness. liver and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

Charles H. Marks. while acting In the
capacity of nurse at the Second Division
Hospital, of the Fifth Army Corps. at
Santiago de Cuba. used few bottles OF
Chamberlains Collie. Cholera, and piar-
rhoea Remedy. for dsrrhoea. and found
It to work. like q charm. For sale py all
druggists sat.sun&W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

What Is Kodol Dyspepsia Cure? 1t Is
the newly discovered remedy the most
effective preparation ever devised for aid
ing the digestion and assimilation OF food.
and restoring the. deranged digestive or
gans 10. q natural condition. IL is a dis
coyery SURPRISING anything yet known 10
the medical profession. Bodeker Broth
ers. j. I. Lewis. Il. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
1t Always Happens.

Ibid you hear about Lucy Weston and
Al Winslow falling out?'
mo. When did that happen? Pshaw,
II can't be true. i saw them together at
the roof-garden last night"
Eyes, it's really so. They went rowing
on the pond In the park day before yes
terday and tried TO change seats in the
boat"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
suNsTRoKE IN NORFOLK.
sailor the Victim--A Terrific Thun-
der-Storm.

NORFOLK. VA, June 9.--(special.)-
The first death from heat this season oc
CURED here to-day. The victim was an
unknown sailor.
The thunderstorm which visited this
section tonight was one OF the severest
i'm years. The electrical display was Ter
rife. and the heavy downp0ur Was accom-
nanied by hail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

therhood. at Charlottesville. where ne
made a strong impression on the mem
bers who were there. and they VIII be
glad TO have this opportunity to near
him once more here. and are especially
Invited to these services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
A Gun for the Kearsargc,

A 13.inch gun from the Washington ar
senal passed through the city over the
Chesapeake and Ohio last nignt, on the
way to Newport News.
The gun is TO be part OF the armament
of the Kearsarge, which 20 now approach
ing completion. The piece is about 40 feet
long, and weighs not far from 10000
pounds. 1t was transported on two fiat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Cooler at Ncwport News.

NEWPORT NEWS VA, June 9.-CSpe-
e,ai THE excessive heat Of to-day was
followed tonight by q. terrific, ram ana
a,nntric-storm. The lightning display was
80 nost remarkable ever seen here. The
theymometer fell 80 degrees in one hour,
hr,ngine much-needed relief
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

GATE CITY, VA, June 9.-tspeciai)-
George Bowyer. lumbermaI. "as KILLED
- niles from here yesterday evening.
~ ~ at,emnted 10 stop log with hand
splke. and was crushed to death
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

Her g. W. Clampett. d. D., Of Balti.
Win preach at ST. Paufs church
morning at IL o'clock and again
taS J.. NJ. Dr. Clampett was at the
r convention OF ST. Andrews Brc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

w. M. Gallagher, Of Bryan, Pa, says:
"Forty years / have tried various cough
medicines. One-Mnute Cough Cure is
best OF ALL II relieves instantly and
cures all throat and lung troubles. coughs,
colds. Group, whooping cough, la grippe,
and pneumonia. Bodeker Brothers. J. I.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Richmonders I'm New York.

NEW YORK, June J.-(Special.)-A. NJ.
Cole. M. T.. Patterson, Marlborough; f.
NJ Fry and wife, j. G. Shafer, j. G.. Tret
HOFFMAN,; J. =. Davidson, l.. G. Bosher,
r. n. Anderson, Holland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

You think 1t is want OF judgment that
h.. changes his opinion. Do you think It
a proof that your scales are bad be-
cause they v.brate with every additional
weight that Is added to either side.--R.
L, Edgeworth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Dr. McIiwaine's Position.

SHfIV = toSvs
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
In the article, "Rampden-Sdrey Alum.
ni,' which appeared in your paper thio
morning, the remarks Of DR.. McIlwaino
are not quoted correctly. He did not say.
In connection with the rumored removal
OF the college to this city. And would
then be opposed TO such a change" but
that IL would depend upon circumstances
whether or not he would be opposed to a
change OF location for the college. DIR.
Mcllwaine requests the correction OF this
mistake. Yours very truly,
A. B. DICKINSON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Funeral Notice.

The funeral services OF Mrs. Y. c. SUIT
TON will take place from the Seventh
Street Christian church TO-DAY Mt 4;So
p. NJ. Friends Of the family are invited
to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
PETERSBURG MEMORIAL-DAY.
An Imposing Parade-The CeremO-
MES Mt the Cemetery.

PETERSBURG, VA, June 9.-(Special.)
The Confederate memorial exercises in
Blandford Cemetery this afternoon were
attended by several thousand people, and
the usual respect was shown the occa-
sion by the general closing of business in
the city. The parade to the cemetery
was an imposing one, embracing the
ladies Of the Memorial Association. and
many other ladies in carriages; a. p.
Hill Camp OF Confederate Veterans in
four-horse vehicles; the Petersburg Fire
Department, and various organizations.
The parade was admirably managed by
General Stith Boiling, as chief marshal,
and his assistants. The ceremonies were
opened with prayer by Rev. DIR. ]. w.
Rosebro, followed by the singing Of
beautiful ode by a quartette of ladies
and patriotic recitation by young lady.
The address OF the day was delivered by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
Stanton MemOriaI-Day.

STAUNTON, VA, June s.-(Special)-
To-day was observed as Memorial-Day
by the Augusta Memorial Association,
and crowd marched TO Thorn Rose Gem
etery and decked with flowers the graves
of the 1.570 Confederates. A Confede-
rate battle-fag waved over each grave,
and as the procession went through the
streets the United States flag, too, was in
evidence. The procession, headed by
Chief Marshal John ID. Tilley and his
aides. was made up of mounted police,
the Stonewall Brigade Band, Sons of
Confederate Veterans on horseback, vote
rams on foot, and a long line OF citizens
in carriages and on foot. The orator of
the day, observation-disclosures William
H. Wilson. followed IN a coach and four.
The Rev. j. Al. Wells, pastor Of the Sc
cOnd Presbyterian church, made the
prayer. A large crowd was gathered at
Thorn Rose TO hear Mr.. Wilson, but
storm abruptly cut short his speech. A
pleasing incident of the day was when
Stonewall Jackson Camp of Confederate
Veterans appointed a committee To visit
the Federal Cemetery. There is buried
Major William OBrien, Grand Army of
the Republic. 1t was Major OBrien's
habit TO march with the Confederates on
memorial days. To-day the Confederate
camp hOnored his grave with iiowers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. JUNE sth.
CBy telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamer Alexandria. Copenhagen.
steamer Monkseaton. Philadelphia.
Schooner Lucy T.. Friend, Gloucester
Barge Lone Star, Boston. ta4 att- I
Barge Monarch. Boston.
SAILED. sQt
Steamship PAX Ling. Hamburg.
Steamship 1fobcia. London. - 49,
Schooner c. A. Campbell, Bangor. -
schooner Lucy f.. Friend. Gloucester,
PORT OF WEST POINT. JUNE 8. iso
(By teIesraph) -
~ ARRIVED.
Steamship Danyille. Boyd. Baltimore:
passengers and general cargo.
steamship Elm City. Haynes. Malta.
poni-river landings; passengers and gene
SAILED.
Steamship Danvilie. Boyd, Baltimore;
passengers and general cargo. M ~
steamship Elm City, Haynes. Matta~
poni-rwer landings; passengers ara gene
raj cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

for the balance of the year. and the usual
summer shutdown seems likely to be
honored more in the breach than in the
observance OF this trade. The outlook In
the trade as regards next seasons labor
scale Is still unsettled.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
GETTING EVEN FOR a SLIGHT.

Doctor's Wife Takes Sweet Revenge
on q Society Leader.
A medical correspondent writes; "A
patient of mine, Mr.. c., a solicitor. hav-
.ng given up the active exercise of his
profession, retired some twelve years
ago with his wife to the country. He
was made welcome by the surround
.ng gentry. and was soon on friendly
terms with all except the county set
Recently my patients wife received,
for the first time In twelve years, a call
from a Mrs. ". who regarded herself
as the leader of the county society.
After making few vague remarks, ap-
parently excuses for the long delay in
calling, Mrs. X. boldly came to the
point and asked for a subscription to
her voluntary schools. Mrs. c. agreed
with enthusiasm and at once wrote a
check and handed it to her visitor. so
glad to help you! 1 hope you will find
this right, but I have a poor head for
figures; II 1t Is wrong please correct
me. 1t has taken you a long tiIue to
get here; imagine 1t will take you as
long to get back! l have, therefore.
oOstdated the check somewhat, SO that
there may be no difficulty in getting it
cleared! GOod-by.' The check was
lated March p, 1011!-London Chron.
lcls
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
All They Could Hope For.

Dean Redding was a man Of re-
narkably cheerful and hopeful turn OF
mind. His wife. on the other hand,
look things very seriously, and had nc
small difficulty In accommodating her
,elf to the peculiarities of her neigh
oors when, as not unfreQuently hap
,ened, they differed from her own.
Life cites an anecdote illustrating these
opposite traits of character in the hus-
oand and wife.
Shortly after the dean had moved 70
I new parish In the Woking district,
he worthy woman had been out call
ng among the poor parishioners.
"John," she cried. returning home in
I state Of mental agitation. "what do
you think they say Of Mrs. Kelley. the
butchers wifeT'
the sagacious husband. too discreet to
hazard a rash opinion. I'm sure
iOn't know. What? Nothing serious.
hOpeT
"They say they can tell when she's
going TO have company by her washing
The children's faces! Now, you're q
pretty sanguine man. John, but what
IN earth can you hope for of a woman
ike thatY
Well" he answered. with something
ike sigh. to hide the humOr which
10 wise husband cares to show In con-
sidering the difficulties of his wife, Il
suppose all we can hope for is that she
.ntertains n good deal"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
His Brain Was Very Largo.

Professor David Hausemann, of Ber
lin, examined the brain Of Hermann
Won Helmholtz at the time Of that
great physicians death by apOplexy In
1894, at the age Of "A, and just now
his report has been reproduced In the
British Medical Journal. The circum
ference Of the head was fifty-nine and
that of the skull fifty-ive centimeters.
Helmholtz's head was about equal In
size to that Of Bismarck. and rather
smaller than that of Wagner, both of
whom had big heads. We are told
that, like Cuvier. HelmhOltz was some
what hy0rocephalic in youth. 1t has
been maintained by some authorities
that hydrocephalus in early life may
be an advantage, inasmuch as 1t en-
larges the skull and gives the brain
space for growth.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
Feat OF a stenoxraph-r.

A correspondent of the London Tele-
graph relates the following concern
ing Thomas Allen Reed, an expert
stenOgrapher, whose death was recent
ly reported: Reed was once on prOfes-
sional business In Liverpool. and stayed
In the same hotel as Charles Mathews.
the actor. The latter had appeared In
''My Awful Dad" and after the per
formance he strolled into the smOk
ing room. Having heard Of Mr.. Reeds
expertness as a nOte-taker, Mathews
challenged the reporter to jOt down
certain passages from the character
Of Puff in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's
Critic" Reed expressed his willing
ness to have try. Mathews, who was
one of the | .st '.patter" speakers on
the stage, began to gnbble the lines
with startling rapidity. and the other
strained every nerve to follow him.
When the test was finished Reed
whose notes, despite the terrific speed
Mt which he had been writing, were OF
neat and legible outline, merely insert
ed vowel mark or two and handed
them to an assistant who was called
into the room, and who transcribed the
characters with but few mistakes,
backwards! Il should hardly have
thought it possible, Mr., Reed!' was
the astonished Charles Mathews com
ment