A quorum freiens to hear reed chicago oct 19 lion thomas B ked K ed thia afternoon addressed an audience that filled tho auditorium from to top even then the aisles were jammed full of people unable get ealta and outside the was another crowd clamoring tor admission after a medley of patriotic affa played on the immense organ and several selections by a campaign glee club mr reed entered and was greeted with loud ay and cheers several times repeated one enthusiast shouting do you think theres a quorum present which was greeted with general laughter mr reed was introduced by geo R peck and mado a characteristic speech which was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic thusia demonstrations of approval while liia sallies of wit received hearty laughter