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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-25
NOta del dfa


sc conoce, es ell que Sc hace de
los articulos de primera nece-
sidad.
Cuando sc unen, como pasa en-
los Estados Unidos, varios capi-
talistas para la aexplotacion de un
negocio, y forman un trust al
gunas veces resulta ganancioso
Ell p1blico, porque bien mirado,
la alianza de los capitalists va
directamente contra los peque-
nos productores y los pequeflos
negociantes a los cuales anula
la formidable asociacion que
luego domino ell mercado, 10 po-
see en- absolute.
Ell movimiento del "trust" va
directamente contra la produc-
cion en- corta escala, 9 cualquier
negocio de esos que, repartido
entire mucho, no da nunca una
remuneration suficiente. Desde
luego que ell movimiento de ex-
plotacion del trust" va directa
y 1nicamente sobre Ell p1blico;
ESQ no es possible negarlo nj te-
nemos empeho en- hacerlo. Pc
TO muchas veces Sc ha visto en-
los paises donde los trust" fun
cionan, que el precio de las mer-
cancias desciende con gran con-
tentamiento de las grandes ma
sas consumidoras.
Los trusts" llegan al mono
polio, 10 ejercen con imperio de
soberanos, con autOridad de
despotas, pero llegan al dominic
de ese poder luchando franca-
mente, perdiendo grandes su-
mas de dinero, arruinandose a
veces, para desterrar del merca-
do que buscan, a toda una serie
de competidores molestos que
forman ell estorbo.
Los paises que marchan a la
vanguardia del progreso mate
rial, han permitido y reglamen-
tado los trusts, han creado pa
ra ellos una legisiaciou expresa
Y han contemplate con admira-
cion crecjente, ell progreso de
esas gigantes asociaciones, t1lti-
ma Ease de las explotaciones.
Mas no ocurre 10 mismo con
ell monopolio ruin, que pueden
realizar unos cr1antos, con per
juicio manifesto del publico,
cuando Sc concitan para elevar
ell precio de un artfculo cual-
quiera y sin el desprerdimiento
que hace falta, para sostener la
competencia honrada sin expo
ner la mas insignifcante suma,
Sc busca Ell arxilio de autOrida-
des complacientes, y Sc recurre a
todos los medios. para explotar al
publico, ,haciendole pagar mas del
doble de 10 que valen las cosas, y
no sc repara en- atropellar dere-
chos mathematics 81 el negocio
ha de perjudicarse por bruscas
{ intempestivas competencias,
perjudiciales a los empandilla-
dos Y altamente favorables al
publico.
Este pierde algunas veces la
templanza y toma actitudes po-
co tranquilizadores.
Reconquista su derecho a no
ser excesivamente explotado y
para clio es precise llegar al mo-
tin escanda1oso, ahito de violen-
cias, de brutalidades repulsivas,
porque sucede, con una frecuen-
cia desconsoladora, que las auto
ridades guardian sus infuencias
y reservan sus grandes recursos
para reprimir y castigar, pudien-
do utilizarlos las mas de las We
ces en- evitar los sucesos des-
agradables. !, =. :
Asi llegan a suscitarse esas
tumnltuosas cuestiones de order
p1blico, por incuria, por dejadez
.-.assasns.v-,.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-25
M0numento nacionaI

Suscripcion para erigir TN monumento
en- Madrid a los soldados ma
rlnos muertoS en- las t1ltimas
guerras.
ARROYO
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-25

n DR. Cerenas-La prssperidad fanesa-Cosas d.
familia-Ua pelisrs-Pases desierts Ceniersn
4 pave. E& E
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-25

Como Sc We, el ito Samuel tie
ne las grandes tragaderas y pa
rodiando a don Juan Tenorio,
podria decirnos:
ST buen terreno os quite
un trozo de asfalto os di.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
PERSONALS.

Judge E. w. Undertake, after a short
visit to the city left for his home in
Louisburg yesterday morning.
Mr.. Harry Blacknall, of Kittrell, was a
visitor here yesterday.
Mr. o. l. Dingleholf of Wake Forest,
il here spending some time with friends
Mr.. Murray Allen left yesterday morn
ing for Chapel Hill to spend a month.
Mr. c. B. Barbee left yesterday for a
visit to Jackson Springs.
Senator U. L. Spence, of Carthage, was
in the city on legal business yesterday
Associate Justice Robert NJ. Douglas left
yesterday for his home in Greensboor
Mr.. ]. A. Thomas, editor of the Louis
burg Times, was visitor to the city
yesterday.
Mr. A. w. Lamm, of Wilson. is in the
city.
Mr. r. Y. Mcpherson returned to the
city yesterday from Charlotte
Superintendent f. Mex. Goodwin, of
the Deaf and Dumb Institution at Nor
canton. after a visit to relatives, left for
home yesterday
DIR. r. w. Hill, of Los Angeles, Cal,
is in the city on a visit to his mother
Mrs. d. H. Hill. He is another North
Carolinian who in the far West is pros.
pering and keeping in the lead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
THE LATE K. 3. JONES.
he Was Long Leading Business Man of New
Bern

A dispatch in yesterdays paper from
New Bern announced the death of Mr..
K r. Jones, a leading business man of
that place From an appreciative sketch
contributed to the New Bern Journal by
a Confederate comrade, the following IS
taken:
Kenneth Rayner Jones was Of an old
Southern family, being the son OF John
and Rachel Jones, of Jones county. He
was born February %, 1912, and departed
this life in the end year of his age.
con the breaking out of the war be
tween the States he enlisted in Capt. VIM.
p. Wards company and after awhile he
was promoted to the captaincy of the
same. This company was known as Com
pany 1, 27th North Carolina Infantry.
He served during the entire war and
was severely wounded. He did his full
duty and at the close of the war was
honorably discharged. year or two
after the close of the war Captain Jones
returned to this city and at the time of
his death was one of its old and leading
merchants. He was elected a county com.
missioner, and selected as chairman of
said board. On the expiration of his first
term he was reelected for a second term
and also as chairman. He was largely
interested in the formation of Camp New
Bern No 1852 N. c.. and has been its com
mander since its formation.
1--WE shall meet, we shall miss him,
There will be one vacant chair"
Captain Jones was happily twice mar
ried. BY his first marriage he leaves FIVE
children, they being Mr.. John A. Jones.
Dr. r. Du Val Jones, Miss Leah D. Jones,
Mrs j. r. Hollster and Mrs. r. b. Nixon
BY his second wife, who survives him. he
leaves a son, R. K. Jones, Jr., and a
daughter, Mary Louise Jones'"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Astonishing Prices in
Ready-tO-Wear Departm't

We have culled the surplus of Ladies
Nainsook. Cambria and fine Muslin Draw
crs, Lace and embroidery trimmed, that
are marked $125, $1S5 and $3.50, some
five or six dozen, and put them on the
Bargain Counter at one price your
choice ....................... Acc.
You get the pick of the sizes and
styles for much less than the cost of the
materials alone.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
To Accommodate Visitors.

During the session of the Summer
School at the A and M. College the visi-
tors will be accommodated with rooms at
ST. Mary's School and meals can be had
at the A. and NJ. College Boarders viii
also be taken at the Baptist Female Uni
versity, where one of the buildings is be-
ing used as a boarding house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Special Priced SuSpenderS
$3.50 Low cut Shoes IS Cents.
Fine French Flowers

The most expensive flowers to go at half
price The fashionable and choicest va
lieties of the Floral Kingdom are here,
but in limited quantities. Such bargains
are offered to quicken your attention and
to bring you out for the first picking
$1OO, $3.50 and $500 Flowers for SOC,
Use. and $1.00.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Special Sale EmbrOideries

Counters of beautiful new Embroideries,
fine Cambria, Nainsook and Swiss edges
and insertings. Crisp new styles and pat
terms. AS a banner bargain for this sec
ton we have Jumped all the 15c., 1714c.,
zoe and 25c. qualities on a table at one
price, your choice for. 1-2c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Trains Leave Raleigh Daily
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

500 PRIZE-For Correct Answers.
SHERWOOD HIGGs C CO.-The Great
June Sale.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
Statement.
RALEIGH SAVINGS Statement.
JONES & POWELL-Coal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to p. m. tonight: Saturday, fair wealth
CT.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature, IL; minimum temper
allure, 60; mean temperature, 66 total
rainfall OIL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
CHATHAM COUNTY BOYS SUCCESS.
Evan @. McIvsr Leads His Glass and Wins
Scholarship In Philadelphia.

North Carolina is again to the fore.
This time it is that of Chatham county
boy, Evan G. McIyer, son of Mr.. j. NJ.
McIver, proprietor of the Gulf Roller
Mills at Gulf, who is making fine record.
He has lead his class and has won
free scholarship for 1904 in the Pennsyl-
vania Museum and School of Industrial
Art. Textile Department. In this school
there were a thousand students last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Mems Sox Specials

See the North window display. Mems
fine Lisle Lace Stripe or Drop-stitch Half
Hose in Black and the fashionable shades
of Red, Blue and Grey Regular Csc.
values marked at half the price. =. I212c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Fort Caswell. N. c., May IS, 1903 Seal
ed proposals in tripicate, will be receiv-
ed here until u m, June 16, 1903. for
constructing roads Fort Caswell, N. G.
u. S. reserves right to reject any or all
proposals. Information furnished on ap-
plication. Envelopes containing propo-
sails will be Endorsed, Proposals for
Road" addressed, Philip Yost, A. A.
@. M. 5-17-6t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
EXTRAORDINARY SEASIDE EXCURSION.

EXTRAORDINARY SEASIDE EXCURSION.
The best chance to visit Ocean View
Virginia Beach or Old Point at little
cost will be on the 18th of June by going
on the annual special train of Christian
and Weathers to Norfolk, leaving Raleigh
and Durham at 1000 a. m, returning
leaves Norfolk at 700 p. H., Friday. This
train takes passengers up to and including
Henderson over the famous Seaboard Air
Line. Fare only $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
Short Sleeve UnderveStS

This morning at $3.50 we place on sale
So dozen Ladies Swiss Ribbed Vests, low
neck, short sleeves, silk tapped. These are
regular 15c. each, or for Csc, special
sale price ........................... Toe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

FOR sALE-457 ACRES FINE COAL
land, Montgomery, Va; near railroad;
fine grade hard coal Price $4,000
]. Stuart Kuykendall, Greensboro, N. G.
5-30-t. f--sat tues thurs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
''ORI So
FRITZ Bros sc CIGAR.
Ten Cents Per Line
(Six Words to the Llne9
NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN 10 CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED ADvMR-
Using. RESULTS ASSURED.

WANTED AT ONCE-TWO FIRsT-CLASS
experienced Sewing Machine statesmen to
work on salary; none other need apply
but first-class statesmen. Give references
and write fully in first letter Sewing
Machine Dealer, care News and Observer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

REGISTERED DRUGGIST WANTED
at once. Address III. H. care News
and Observer.
5-31-1Ot., Sun, Tues, Sat.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

WE ARE IN MARKET FOR 900 GOOD
building brick for immediate delivery
Also for contract to build for US two
story store building. A. f. Johnson &
Son, Clinton, n. C. 6-12-1w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Prof NJ c. S. Noble, of the State Uni
vcrsity. was in the city yesterday, return
ing from Wrightsville. He says that the
prospects are splendid for a large attend
ance on the Summer School, which opens
on Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

The registrars will be at their polling
places today to register voters for the
city extension election. If you wish
Greater Raleigh, be sure to register.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Prof. w. L. Poteat, of Wake Forest
College, passed through the city yester-
day on his way home from Macon, Geor-
gia, where he delivered the literary ad-
dress at Mercer University.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

WANTED-FIRsT-C CLASS UNION JOB
printer; steady Job. Alfred, Bynum and
Christophers. 5-28-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Norfolk Xcursion leaves at 1000 a. m,
June 18th. Fare, $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Rev. NJ. NJ Marshall, Rev. I. Mex. Pit
tenger, DR.. r. H. Lewis and Mr.. Charles
e. Johnson returned yesterday from
Greensboro where they attended the Do
cesar convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

The game of baseball to take place at
Wake Forest next Tuesday when the
Tabernacle Sunday School has its annual
picnic promises to be hot contest. The
Baraca Class and the B. B. B. Class of
the Sunday School furnish the opposing
teams.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

The friends of Mr. Hugh Morson, the
assistant agent at the Seaboard City Pas
senger and Ticket Office, win regret TO
learn that he is quite SICK.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Rev. R. S. Stephenson, the manager for
the Associated Charities of Raleigh, yes
terday sent to the county home in Dur
ham a woman whom he had found here
sick and in a deplorable condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

The religious services at the gospel
tent are being attended by large con
gregations each night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

WHEN YOU WANT A SEWING MA
chine or anything about one, call Sin
ger store. All phones.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Rev. r. J. Bateman, of Milton,
was here yesterday on his way to Will
mington. Mr.. Bateman, who has recently
been called to the pastorate of the Fay
ettevilIe Street Baptist Church here, says
he viii be in Raleigh about the first of
July to take UP his work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

DR.. Edwin Gladmon, superintendent of
the Southern Pines Sanitorium, after a
visit to the city. has returned to his
home He came especially to take the
knights Templar degree in Masonry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Mr.. o. Max Gardner, of Cleveland, one
of the recent graduates of the A. and NJ
College, has been made an instructor IN
chemistry in the college and will re-
turn here at the opening of the fall
session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13

Mayor Geo Hood, of Goldsboro, was
here yesterday on his way home from
Dobson. While there he spoke for the
Junior Order United American Mechanics
and also spoke at the commencement of
Prof. Aliens school where a Bible and
a flag were presented by the Junior Or
der 10 the school
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-13
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.


The religious services at the gospel
tent are being attended by large con
gregations each night.
The friends of Mr.. Hugh Morson, the
assistant agent at the Seaboard City Pas
senger and Ticket Office, viii regret TO
learn that he is quite SICK.
The registrars will be at their polling
places today to register voters for the
city extension election. If you wish a
Greater Raleigh, be sure to register.
Rev. NJ NJ Marshall, Rev. I. Mex. Pit
tenger, Dr. r. H. Lewis and Mr. Charles
e. Johnson returned yesterday from
Greensboro where they attended the Do
cesar convention.
Prof. w. L. Poteat, of Wake Forest
College, passed through the city yester-
day on his way home from Macon, Geor-
gia, where he delivered the literary adj
dress at Mercer University.
Rev. R. S. Stephenson, the manager for
the Associated Charities of Raleigh, yes
terday sent to the county home in Dur
ham a woman whom he had found here
sick and in a deplorable condition.
DR.. Edwin Gladmon, superintendent of
the Southern Pines Sanitorium, after a
visit to the city, has returned to his
home. He came especially to take the
knights Templar degree IN Masonry.
Mr.. o. Max Gardner, of Cleveland, one
of the recent graduates of the A. and NJ.
College, has been made an instructor in
chemistry in the college and will re
turn here at the opening of the fall
session.
Prof NJ c. S. Noble, of the State Uni
yersity, was in the city yesterday, return
ing from Wrightsville. He says that the
prospects are splendid for a large attend
ance on the Summer School, which opens
on Monday.
The game of baseball to take place at
Wake Forest next Tuesday when the
Tabernacle Sunday School has its annual
picnic promises to be a hot contest. The
Baraca Class and the B. B. B. Class OF
the Sunday School furnish the opposing
teams.
Rev. r. J. Bateman, of Milton
was here yesterday on his way to Will
mington. Mr. Bateman, who has recently
been called to the pastorate of the Fay
etteville Street Baptist Church here, says
he will be in Raleigh about the first of
July to take up his work.
Mayor Geo. Hood, of Goldsboro, was
here yesterday on his way home from
Dobson. While there he spoke for the
Junior Order United American Mechanics
and also spoke at the commencement of
Prof. Aliens school where a Bible and
a flag were presented by the Junior Or
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-18
A Haunt Of the Invisible

{ SIC fozma the buX on tie table. Wao
knows, there may have been coataSi9n
in it
He rotated t. episode to her faith
or. who scarcely s>emeI TO eomnre-
e5a5 L. &ane otter lhooaht was
- .i..z L. Z faa si4 rs5seHs
ts - eie ia d #sea=.s@ VA.
@@o1sc !nla tae ss,a.af. lie 1esl#t4e
easl# = e'si5+4st sa.4 DIN, which
=a#e.s.t - @s#fla.s re. Ge..h-
IN pz9.afa.I Nc l7a.' bU ne place
had a tsau5Iod ami dfsorler1g look.
AIr RatnG1 n6f3rel 10 Tire large white
- vi see5a4e4
au5=..=.a - se@t=ef de
.z.5..z4 Faaa# #ite=e
ss.=44.
~a54 Gs4A&ee. -.fzai f41'e4.
t..a5= - W2s=f faft a. i Go was losing
his 3.e5f. h7 9aaeI tsaaesf t7.sztiIer
VII II effort.
Tic marks Of Hye m2ommonly
dirty angers | Should say" he answer
{ :, snd tteTe was indeed the ap-
fc2: :anee of five distinct Ions dark
IiHea tt'at appeared on }he white sur
face i the salin-smooth enamel, as
if tie fingers had 3een abaormally long
ana aar.i1lS unc!oan.
THe> Fave been washed eff hs the
ta2. e:o9;0 and have r9appearea-al-
Wy. Ehe2 .o1aAy was IN the room
- know. GsraEam ti1at ! am not be
Helg' in tie ~ltDegaat"rai. tUt bow did
t - .inser .a&fks cor" there without
,.%a - ,eiI -" t.at
...'a'ae a44 pUt lem there. Wat
i: -, in. .sail t..e ..ouas. a,;n boldly
y: i1...-' e'n'a4s hs chance in 12ie
in eE Ne feaiag." fIe ssa-
vaaoc, closely t. investigate the
marl:s and was seized With gidGiness
and .aDulSion that made him instantly
seeE he air. Let me see Camilla.
he demanded "HaVe those marks re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-18

N3en Bess $ id was Shown iH9o t,=e
Wife and gold parler i The former
..issiGaary 10 CoNion lie invariably
94ated himself IN foreign 5ambco
zHatr which became his dark tyEe =
zli5a;a. .manloed - pelfeetis taat =s'.4.
Founded him 4.tsA hi5 native aemas-
sore ne s..&.H - @ae of tie T..
as. ~ e.=aa.=I' Uas a -
Il ~ 49, sui5}a aaa !a ~
ara4n tired ef A#ia= tn @a #A.
es#e #s=.#4 sza#= =laz=.a=
2l#-s i5.a.
e=@v tn 1s#e
f,saa in.=afa
5'a fa#d.e= lazt #flr..s
#.=E.ze,z5ze ,#hezl Iae
ii =a.a - 5.a5.s 10 lis 59#s .
e=saz3sa. 800 lie ae9
= paf559 =a.,eF Gf >aalalWeod and
5raisH= aa.5es reHafsef l. aa1 on tie
~ 1aH a aeyeli8r #...5a b5@='W0 as
GIeo inches square. and wIsien eor1aia-
y I'D not aa2H ere befo@e ne =fii2-
.re n.a le his parting call.
/ e iii rooN i III her tIand a,9d aesi-
=qtel q lio,uea; before opening It.
fnere was something forbidden about
il dat size did not Nfo. but SIZE reso-
ately r9a}ovea tie cover, expecting
ono <urio such as ise Was aeeus10fn-
II 10 LAWS n III, Il len IS TO Ca
millas sHrg3ise t!so box was empty.
lie probably re3entod Of his gener-
ity ant pHt jde contents il III, poe'I-
+; when yoa ore 10, looking" said
Kenneth Graham. her lover. when d.
a,sia2 t12 ineident.
Bat 6il a5j a.a the boN 0n5iI lie
#.s3 Gene. How Ii - manage 10 pat
on tie table wAo2 wa lool.if:@
Il him as tae tim ard W., cid re
'ea4e an empty box ," aaAe. Camilla,
s,&.rtlins the O., .eeJ With a close scrG-
Jiny.
..iiave you looked ever.where for
:, ms }hat might possibly spilled--a
& Q ding sifl from your dark-skinnea
friend -
''T&cre is 2 strange od0i to the box,
Camilla poised il on the palm OF her
sanl en-! drew d deep inhalation. Il
feel l;.:e quo,in& my first lesosn in
ShaEespeare:
"'nE tie pri2kins of my thumbs
Something wicked this way comes
III we had quarreled | should think
MY Hindu WAS working some of his
transc spells oil me-
Let he catch him at it, retorted
er lover. and then the box was laid
egide end forgotten in the peasant
nd more inpurtqnt theme of prepara-
tons for tle coming wedding. When
ito Young nan left the girl she was
p4anning a future radiant with love
and happiness. The next day he was
summoned by her father to myster
ious interview Camilla was not pres
cnt Mr. Rathbun, her father. looked
greatly troubled.
Ny daughter is i'll. he said as a first
20 .ag. Size i, suffering from fey,
or and lel!runl. Ycu saw her last
rieht ana she was n her usual healtA.
0i1 anvt'ina fapnon to II st"ess her?
S @ raves about al empty box, what
d0es it mean?'
Good heavens" cried Graham, in
colere-tly, Lave you had doctor?