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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
THEY GIVE UP HOPE.
Friends of Dreyfus Despair OF JUS
tice Being Done.

PARIS. February 1.-The most ardent
supporters of the theory that Dreysus
was uniustly condemned now admit that
ther is no longer the least hope that
justice will be DONE
A prominent member OF the University
Of Paris. who, from the first, has been
militant champion OF revision Oh 'ne
trial. says:
For ninety-nine out OF hundreu
Frenchmen the guilt or Innocence OF
prevfus is a matter OF sentiment. All
the reasoning In the world would not IN
tuce them to change their attitude. There
are millions OF Frenchmen who viii insist
upon Dreyfus's guilt I'm spite of any PROOF
to the contrary.
BAD FEATURE OF CASE.
"a terrible feature of the situation is
that the attitude OF this majority Is dc
tated by motives which they believe 10 be
deserving Of the highest respect ADMIT
that some Of the Dreyfusards are much
to blame for this. The best cause may be
ruined by disreputable adherents. and
there are men on the Dreyfus side or
whom very patriotic Frenchman is the
natural enemy. While the majority OF Us
have been merely demanding that justice
should be done. a pestilent minority has
made this demand an excuse for virulent
onslaughts on institutions we hold in
great esteem"
In conclusion the member of the univer-
sity predicted that the result of the agl-
tation would be "an onslaught or un-
paraleled violence on the Jews, as the
masses are convinced that they are at the
bottom Of the whole trouble
BEAIrREPAIRE CHARGES BASELESS
81 tfa.ts Tod in
bies of the Palais Bourbon that the com
mittee of the Chamber OF Deputies now
considering the government reNlslor
bill has already decided that the allega'
tions made by Quesnay De Beaurepalr'
against NJ. LOew and other members ol
the Criminal Branch Of the Court OF cas-
sation are without foundation. Accord
ing to another rumOr. the committee :
examination of the ''dossier supmitte,
by NJ. Mdzau shows II 10 contain lctt'',eit, lct'et
eulogizng the Criminal Section, writer
bv NJ MaZaus own colleagues.
The Mazau "dOssier" Is also SAID &c
contain a letter from NJ. Loew. declaring
that the members of the Crlmlnal Sectloi
have received letters almost WITHOUT mum.
her containing insults and threats ol
death NJ Isoew's letter Is also sald 10
explain that he appointed NJ. Bard who
is an unmarried man, TO make tne oIlsi-
nal report on the Dreyfus case. In ofdeI
that II these threats OF violence Were
carried out a whole family Should not De
plunged into mourning
COMMUNFTN FROM BEAUREPAlRE
PARIS. February 1.-The Echo de Paris
this morning contains a communication
from Quesnay de Beaurepaire, asserting
that the new inquiry has revealed that
the Court Of Cessation. before 1t had even
examined the "dossier" had already de-
cided to declare Dreyfus innocent by a
decree quashing the sentence, and That
the court had purposely ignored passages
i'm the secret "dossier" duplicating Drey-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
OFFICIAL SHORTAGE At DETROIT.
Police Court Clerk said to owe
S1O.3SS-IIe is Missing.

DETROIT. MICH, February l-Inves-
tigation into the books of Robert Leadley
late chief clerk in the Police Justices
Court resulted to-day in showing a short
age of SlO5Ss. Leadley is widely known
i'm baseball circles. having once been
manager of the Cleveland National League
team. and been secretary ana mana
ger of the Detroits when they were IN
the National League. He was later part
o,,rer Of the Grand Rapids (Western
! saeue) Club. Leadley's term as Police
Court clerk expired several months ago.
The Judge. who had the appointing
power. allowed him to hold over without
reappontng him, and his bondsmen are
not. therefore. considered liable. Leadley
has been missing several days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
Important bankruptcy Decision.

MILWAUKEE. WIS. February IA
decision of the greatest importance in
bankruptcy proceedings throughout the
country was handed down to-day by
Judge Seaman. in the United States Cir
cult Court. I'm which the court holds that
when a man files petition in bankruptcy
he valves his constitutional privilege Of
refusing TO give testimony under the plea
that II may tend TO criminate himself
and give rise to criminal proceedings. The
decision is rendered in the contempt pro-
ceedings Instituted against Louis Sapiro,
q Waupun bankrupt merchant, for fail
ing TO produce his books of account.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
RIGHT TO HOLD COMMISSIONS.
The House Committee Prac''c"'''
AGAINST Ii for Members.

WASHINGTON. February IA special
meeting Of the judiciary committee VI
the House was held to-day, 10 pass upon
the inquiry ordered by the House as 10
the right Of members TO hold comn,ss'qqneoo q.eo
i'm the army and other offices. Al l'ov
- NJ fbe committee adjourned without
having reached a final decision, To- con-
time fhe consideration of the question at
10 A. NJ. tomorrow. ., 90,
,b[ door of the House that the discussion
in committee had developed practi,s;a. ,;a
unanimity against those members OF snt
House holding army commissions, anu lraS
the postponement was for the puIpoSe ci,,;i IN
eidering whether members on VlNlt
cccoIrnrissions corSIdissi appointed by the President
,sere 10 be included 1t has been pratbb. tb,.
Win, decided that members serving ON IN, tnS
Pneyai and industrial commissions VIII
moi be disturbed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02

ming, varied The monotony OF the senate
rial contest to-day but nothing came OF
them. II Is Relieved. however. that eau
Gus Is not far distant. the Republicans
fearing a coup on the part Of the F1i-
sionisis. which may cost them the sena-
torship. To-day's vote showed a gain or
one for Thompson Valentine again drop
ping out.
NO CHANGE IN UTAH.
SALT LAKE. UTAH Februa Lone
ballot for United States Senator was
taken to-day. without change
NO CHOICE IN CALIFORNIA.
SACRAMENTO. CAL. February 1.-The
thirty-eighth ballot for senator to-day re-
suited I'm no change.
NO ELECTION IN DELAWARE,
DOVER. DEL. February 1.-Three bal
lots for United States Senator were taken
by the Delaware Legislature to-day.
There was no election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
Don't Delay!

An ounce OF prevention is worth .
pound OF cure We are agents for the
National Vaccine establishment, OF
Washington. ID. c., and receive from
them fresh Vaccine Points every day
The demand for their "Glycerinized
Lymph. on Ivory Points" Uhe latest pro-
duction OF its kind has been unprece-
dented. We carry large supply OF
them on hand at all times. The OLD
style points are also popular. and give
perfect satisfaction when rightly used.
Orders by mail or phone Will have
prompt attention.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Ninth and Main streets
New phone o. old phone ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY.
4 Georgia CIothier Arrested i'm Al
bauy, New York.

ALBANY, n. " February l-Louis
Nachtman. a clothier, who has stores In
Atlanta and Savannah, was arrested in
this city yesterday. on charge of big
amy. Hinda Rachel Nachtman, the com
plainant, alleges that she is the first wife
of Louis. and that he left her IN Russia
fourteen years ago. While she remained
there he sent her money. She came TO
America eight years ago, and he met her
in New York. and lived with her up to
four years ago. when he left her, she
saws. She heard nothing from him, ana
she supported herself and two children
bv taking in washing. Recently she
learned that her husband had been mar
ried to an Albany young woman by
New York rabbi.
Nachtman admitted to the officer who
arrested him that he was married TO wife
No ?. but declared that he had received
a rabbits divorce from his first wife, ana
had paid her $500
Nachtman was arraigned before Justice
Brady and gave bail for a hearing on
February 5th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
,y,n COMMISSIONS LAST WITNESS
,, who says He knows All N"""'
cn.micaIiziug of Beef.

,,,,ct,rNGTON. ID. c.. February l.
Noia a. Investigating Commission has
Inc e,,mmons for fresh witness.
sent o1' thought, will be the last eX-
who, y hefore the presentation OF the
eenmmllmissions emlleiH report TO the Presden' who
The witness n Syeisterdays IS so%yS PRESS dis
was Guoas" having sent letter TO Dr.
patches PdSme az acshrstan' Of PhiladePhia ,aah say,
ns msNG That he had been staionsd dRoN n U"I the
last las summer. and kmeS Mods i" used SY by the
chemlccin en-, observation-disclosures in preparing govern
ment meat. ,.t,o, or not Farnam
viii respond TO the summons u '''
mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
Reduced Gable Rates tn Holland and
belgium. Reductions Approximate
in,r a. In nn Per Cent.

The Postal Telegraph-cable Company
begs 20 announce that on and after March
Ist the rates 10 Holland and Belgium will
be the same as the rates TO Great Britain.
France ana Germany.
The Holland rate will be reduced by
cents per word and the Belgium rate by
cents per word.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
CONsoLID, ALTON OF THE POTTERIEs
NewIy-FOrmcd American Company
Capitalization. $4,000 900.

NEW YORK. February 1.-The consoli-
dation of all the large potteries in the
East was cOnsummated here to-day.
This was brought about chiefly through
the Maddocks Company. Of Trenton. y.
J.. making favorable arrangements with
the leading interests i'm the neWly-fOrmed
American POtteres Company That COM
pany will now have capitalization OF
$4,000 go
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
ESterhazy Gone Ia Parts Unknown.

PARIS, February Major the Count
Esterhazy was officially informed yes
terday that his testimony before the
Court of Cessation being concluded, the
proceedings against him would be re-
sumed I'm twenty-fOur hours. He there
upon left by the Northern railroad for an
unknown destination.
THE COUNT HEARD FROM.
ROTTERDAM. February 1.-Count Es-
terhaZy arrived here to-day from Paris,
and left Immediately for Amsterdam.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
BIG TOBACCO DEAL.
Union Tobacco Co. and North Ameri-
cnu Commercial Co. Consolidate.

ALBANY. n. Y. February IA certifi-
cate of consolidation OF the Union Tobacco
Company OF America and the North
American Commercial Company was filed
to-day with the Secretary OF State, the
title Of the frst-named corporation be-
ing retained. The capital stock Is Sl9,-
35OCo1. divided into sl2,O00OO0 OF common
and $4,000 OF preferred stock. The di-
rectors are Williams H. Butler. Thomas
+. Ryan. Frank Tilford, Samuel Thomas,
Frank Mccoy, II. A. G. Smith Frederick
II. Voorhees,. and William ii. Coleman, OF
New York city. and Peter a. r. Wldener'
George ". Breiner and William l..
Elkins, of Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
sbarIey Dazed al Syracuse.

SYRACUSE. y. Y, February Light
hundred people witnessed the six-round
bout between Tommy Ryan ana rom
Sharkev before the Monarch Athletic
club. tonight. The event was purely
an exhibition. i'm which the Syracuse man
clearly demonstrated that he was far the
SUPERIOR OF his antagonist as boxer.
landing freely. Sharkey was somewhat
dazed at the showing. and frequently
laid himself open. No damage was done
by either man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
FUNDS FOR THE YEAR,
The Budget is Complete and
Ready to be Passed Upon
BY THE COUNCIL TONIGHT,
Lower Branch 10 Meet 10 Consider
the Ordinance.
MORE MONEY GIVEN FORisTREETs.
Increase of $4,000 for General
Work, $1,000 for Sidewalks, ana
100000 for Sewers-AIIOwnnces TO
Departments About as Last Year.

The Common Council will meet tonight
to consider the budget for 1899. The ordi-
nance which is given below, presents no
very marked differences from that of last
year, though many of the appropriations
are slightly larger Not one of the de-
partments got what was asked for, but
it is generally believed that with some
slight changes there will be little diff
Guilty in passing the measure. There Is
an increase of $1,000 in the sum allowed
for work on streets generally, 5000 in
that for paving sidewalks, and $4,000
more is set apart for sewers.
The appropriations are as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
ALGER TO VISIT WEST INDIES.
With "A Party. He VIII Inspect Cuba
and Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON. February 1.-Secretary
Alger is arranging to make a visit of in
spection to cuba and Porto Rico, start
ing from New York on March 5th next,
on the transport Berlin.
The military committees Of the Senate
and House of Representatives Will be of
the party, besides Mrs. Alger' Private
Secretary, and Mrs. Victor Mason, and a
few personal friends Of the Secretary 5.
The trip will consume a month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
tn Mind Fitx-SIiarlxey Match.

SYRACUSE, y. Y, February IL on ON
O'Rourke said tonight: II have forward
ed tonight a certified check for 500 20
New York. to bind match between Tom
Sharkey and Bob Fitzsimmons, before
the club Offering the largest purse, the
referee and conditions 10 be mutuaix
agreed upon as soon as a club qualities"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
RANK OF ADMIRAL FOR DEWEY.
Time of Dewey's Retirement, Also,
Extended Ten Years.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-The Sem
ate Committee on Naval Affairs has de-
cided 70 report favorably the Joint reso-
luton reviying the rank OF admiral in
the interest of Rear-Admlral Dewey.
The resolution was so amended as TO
extend tho time OF his retirement ten
years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
VOTES ron "COMRADEy quay.
No Change. However. In situn''o"
at HnrrisburG.

HARRISBURG PA. February l-There
was no change to-day in the senatorial
situation. Senator Quay was again thir-
teen votes short of the number necessary
TO elect.
Many of his friends to-day voted for
"COmrade" Quay.
FOSTER DULY ELECTED.
OLYMPIA WASH, February 1.-The
Joint assembly to-day elected Addison {.
Foster. OF Tacoma, United States senator
in accordance with the Republican caucus
held last night. Foster received eighty
one votes on the final ballot.
REprBLCANS FEAR A COUP"
LINCOLN. NEB.. February l.--Rumors
of a Republican caucus. which were cir
ouIated during the afternoon and eye-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
REPATRIATION OF sPANIARDs.
Bids Therefor Duly openeu--b"r-
deaux Figures the Lowest.

NEW YORK, February bids for the
10 Spain Of 1900 Spanish
soldiers now I'm the Philippines were
opened at the office Of the depot quarter
master. Colonel Kimball. here to-day.
simultaneously the same proceeding TOOK
pIace i'm the depot quartcrmaster's office
AT San Francisco. only two bids were
obtained here. That Of the Bordeaux
Steamship Company was $40 per capita
for both officers and men. This was the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02

large. interests in the bonds (Which carry
control of the road, said to-day that tao
reports concerning the sale OF the railway
to the Southern or any OF the other large
systems In that section, were quite un-
founded. He added that those IN I'M
mediate control held or had by proxy
five seyenths of the bonds, 80 that IL was
certain that control could not have been
obfained without their consent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
suanish Troops Released.

MADRID. February LA dispatch re-
ceIved from General Rios. the Spanish
officer in command OF the troops OF spain
in the Pl,><pine Islands says that the
troops imprisoned on the island ol Nesros,
have been released by the insurgents and
have arrived at Samboanga, the town on
the southwest extremity of the Island OF
Mjndanao. OF the Philippine group.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
Fitx Not Ready for McCoy.

SAGINAW, MICH. February l.-Bob
Fitzsimmons to-day declared there Is no
truth in the dispatch stating that Mccoy
has challenged him. lie SAYS. further,
that II the "Kid" does fight him. he must
wait until he Fitzslmmons) has first
taken care OF both Sharkey and Jeffries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
SUPREME TRIBUNAL, Il. OF T..
Court of Last Resort Of the Order In
Session.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, February l.
The Supreme Tribunal, Knights OF Py-
thias. began 10 arrive here to-day. ana
will hold sessions lasting until the end
of the week. The body is composed or
Judge Sea, Of Dallas. Tex; Edward
Realm. of Montgomery, Ala: John n.
Alexander, OF Leesburg. Va; W. \. Gaze
of RostOn' and A. B. GARDENER, Of New
York The Supreme Chancellor Of the
order. r. c. Sample. OF Allegheny, Pa,
ana recorder W ID. Kennedy, are also
here.
The Tribunal will take up number or
cases appealed from the State divisions
but no docket has been issued.
The body compOses the court OF last
resort for the knight of Pythias.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
x,htte and alabama Road Not Sold.

NEW YORK, February l.-F. ID. Tap,
pan. president OF the Gallatin National
Bank, and understood 30 represent In the
Mobile and Alabama Board or DIRECTORS,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02

Mr.. John l.. Cross wishes 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has ac-
cepted a position with Messrs. J. VI.
FOurqurean K Co.. where he will be glad
% serve them with his best attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
r. cure n Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money If falls TO cure.
25 cent? Genuine has l. u. " Oh eacn
Iablet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
The Wedther.

-, WASHINGTON. February L.
lrI llDu Forecast FOR Thursday:
For Virginia-Increaslng cloudi-
| ness; slowly rising temperature;
light to fresh easterly winds.
For North Carolina-lncreasing cloudi-
ness; probably rain in southwest portion;
rising temperature; fresh northeasterly
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
Valentines,

comic and sentimental.
THE BELL BOOK AND STATIONERY
COMPANY,
72s east MaiH street.
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02

Angostura Bittors are endorsed by an
the leading physicians ard chemists. for
their purity and wholesomeness. Beware
OF counterfeits and ask for the genuine
article, prepared by DR.. J. u. B. Slegert =
Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-02
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
was clear and cold.

State of thermometer.
The morning news., 1899-11-25
INTERVIEW WITH cHURcHrLL
Beers Treated Prison ers with Much
Consideration.

Pretoria. Nov. A-Through the courtesy
of the Transvaal authorities the CORE
spondent of the Associated Press here, in
the company Of Mr.. p G. Grobler, under
secretary for foreign affairs, and Mr.. De-
Souse. secretary of war department, was
enabled to visit Winston Churchill to-
day at the Model School, where he is
confined with the captured officers.
Beyond a slight bullet wound in the right
hand, he seemed well and looked hearty,
although naturally ehafng under enforced
idleness. In the course of the interview
Mr.. Churchill said:
"The Boers have treated us with much
kindness. This was the case from the
outset. They praised our defense of the
armored train, and expressed surprise
that the locomotive was saved from be-
coming hopeless wreck as they expect
ed, under their artillery fire. We were
then marched through a pouring rain to
Coenso. proceeding the next morning to
the Boer camp, near Ladysmith, and then
going by rail to Modderspruit. finally ar
irving here on Nov. is. On the journey
great numbers Of burghers crowded to see
US, but there was only one who made
insulting remarks, the others courteously
Offering us cigarettes or showing us marks
of attention"
Lieut.. Churchill said the confinement in
the Model School was close and severe but
under the conditions he had no grounds
TO complain. When asked regarding his
impressions. he said he had had many dis
cussions with the Beers as TO the rights
of The war, and had been much impressed
by the number who could speak English
He found that most of them regretted the
conflict, asserting that it had arisen as
the result Of Misrepresentation. So far
as he could learn, however, the spirit of
the burghers in the field despite their
privations, was most determined; and
there was no chance of an early peace
Il fear" said Mr.. Churchill, that the
struggle will be bloody and protracted."
The morning news., 1899-11-25
DAUGHTERS UNIaUE SUIT.
Demands S25,OO0 From Father, Who
Punished Her.
From the Philadelphia Record,

From the Philadelphia Record
New York, Nov. 22-Isaac Calm, mil
lionare. inflicted corporal punishment on
his grown-up daughter, Rose, and Rose
asks jury to award her $25, 900 damages
for assault and battery" Never before
in the history of the civil courts has such
a plea been entered by a child against a
parent
Justice Leventritt, in the Superior Court
having no precedent 20 guide him, decided
to near the case, although, as stated by
the attorney for the defense, since the
days of the Romans fathers have correct
ed their children as they saw fit, and have
been subject only to criminal suits for vio-
lence; but never to damage suits al their
children's hands.
passed the days when physical punish
ment was proper, and wanted golden
saiye for her injured feelings.
AS a result of the punishment she left
home and lived with the family of Duke
d'Auxy, whose household was broken up
by domestic differences.
The father, Isaac Calm, now lives i'm
Lincoln, Neb., but formerly lived on Fifth
avenue, this city
Ihe tair plaintiff is named by the Ouch
ess dAuxy as the correspondent in the
action for an absolute divorce begun
against her husband. Arthur, Duke
dAuxy, which is still pending.
MISS Cahn's action has been on the cal
endar Tor the last five years, the date of
the alleged assault being Jan. 16. 1894. and
she is now 81 years old.
In her own behalf she took the stand
ana testified as to the punishment she
had endured at the age of 26.
The morning news., 1899-11-25

the number of useless matches for which
the people of the country are forced 10 pay
each cay would he 900. guile a few,
to be sure. but welt till the figures for a
year are shown.
In a week the total multipnes to ]. 40. .OOo,-
600. In a month, counting thirty days, g.
5O0,C0),C00 bad matches have helped 10 en-
itch the men who make, distribute and sell
Them.
The figures are already in billions, but
when the number for one day is multi
piled by 1865 the astonishing total of 76-
$50 coo is reached. Takes this many
matches pile them in a heap and their
bulk could be better understood. They
would keep a small town in fuel for the
winter.
The ordinary box of parlor matches
contains 200 bits of wood and birthstone
The price varies, but the average can
reasonably be placed at ~ cents a box.
Reduce the total of 76, $50, 100000 bad match
es to boxes and 1888, 250,0O0 is the result.
At TX cents a box the price paid a year
for the ingenious crosscut matches repre-
sents the comfortable sum of S. 5,74s,750,
And this Is not the amount paid by
the American people for matches. 1t is
merely what they pay for the matches
that cannot be used.
A prominent wholesaler, when asked to
explain, only looked owlish and smiled.
But can the figures be denied?' was
asked.
They are mathematically correct" he
answered, and then, as an afterthought,
suggested. "But you do not take into
consideration the girls. and old maids, and
Cinnamon, and babies who do not use
matches at all, or more than one or two
days" ksleu+t
He might have mentioned the small
boy who plays with matches in his faith
erAs barn, but he didn't. 1t was not Ia
line with his argument
but do the makers purposely weaken
the matches in cutting the wood?"
II don't make them" replied the gro
GER dryly, "and can't say
He admitted, however, that there had
been many complaints recently from the
retailers, but could not remember that
his firm had reported the matter to the
manufacturers.