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New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
NEN N THE HOUSE.

Washington. Jan 13.-The resolution TO occupy
The rooms IF the old Congressional Library as
reference library for the use Of Congress, which
passed the House on Monday, induced a spirited
debate and excited some opposition from those
who hoped 70 find II the old library new and
comfortable committee rooms The arguments
however, made by The supporters Of the resolu-
ton were inconuoveruble, and before the end Of
this session the halls formerly occupied by the
library VIII again be devoted 10 its use.
At present books Of reference for the members
and Senators ar sent in tunnels from the main
library. TIE chief objections to this system are
the length Of time-nearIy thirty minutes-it re
gul7es TO secure a book and the mistakes. which
seem unavoidable, in sending messages regard
ing the references needed Then, too members
DO not always know just where 10 search for the
material they require. Under the Old regime,
before the duties and responsibilities of the
Librarian were so heavy and comprehensive, the
members had only To step into the library, and
II q moment information that it would have
taken them hours 10 procure unaided was
promptly furnished. the Librarian, Mr.. Spoford,
who had served so long in that capacity that he
knew better than the seeker after information
himself what was wanted, assisting in the
search.
This coming into personal contact with the
Librarian was extremely pleasant and the privt-
Iege q going directly TO him and consulting re-
ga-5Ing the references. which would be impossi-
BE now with the library two blocks away from
the Capitol, even if the duties Of the Librarian
permitted these constant Interruptions has
beer greatly missed Mr.. Cannon, one Of the
most ardent champions Of a reference library,
referred 70 the difficulty and delay in sending
books through the tunnels. and said emphati-
cally that he thought there should be library
within immediate reach Of the members, with a
librarian in attendance with whom they could
come II direct contact.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

Among the most interesting divisions in the
new library are the reading rooms for the blind
which are pleasantly located in the basement
and contain several hundred books in various
Kinds Of raised type Daily readings are given
Tor the afflicted people and an occasional nusj-
ca, both reading and music being voluntary
TIE list of those who viii read in the near fl,t-
Ere contains such prominent names as Thomas
Nelson Page, Frank P Stockton, Herbert Put
nam and Miss Hay.
Mss Terry during her recent stay In town
esl-f7d The greatest interest in the blind habit
1sS u Tie library and spent whole morning
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

son, and viewed with interest. An old Forty
miner in the gallery the other day looked at the
young man long and steadily.
"A likely looking chap, young Foss," he said,
"a likely looking chap, but ter think Of him
bein content to set down there in that stufy
House, when he could be holdin' the ribbons out
in Californye'
Bailey. of Texas, has taken Webster for his
model John Wesley Gaines, Of Tennessee imi-
tates the great Clay. He is, however, more
beautiful than was that uIustriOus parsonage,
and rather vain Of his appearance. When FOote
represented New-York in the House ne was re
garded as the handsomest man Of that body
and the fact was a subject Of frequent com
menL One afternoon Mr.. Gaines was missing
from his seat An associate who went in search
Of him found the handsome Tennesseean pacing
wildly up and down the cloakroom his hands
thrust into the bosom Of his coat, his brow knit
in thought, his face usually pale, as red as the
hamboyant necktie which ne wore.
Why Gaines what in the mischief is the
matter with youT~ asked his colleague, You
look excited"
"Excitedg' said Gaines. II am not excited,
but indignant sir. indignant What do you
think heard just now? That Mr.. FoCte, Of
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

But there is more II this resolution than ap-
r=a-s On its lines The installation Of library
strictly for the use of Congress viii doubtless
result III The converting into z National library Of
the great Institution now known as the Library
C Congress, which grew from modest begin
u-uss A few books brought together in the first
Instance for members and Senators who desired
70 refer tC histories OF the classics, il has been
supplemented By purchase and natural accre-
tons until it ranks as one 0f the greatest IL
braries u the world, and long ago outgrew the
Requirements Of Congress While its name
mains unchanged, il is stiL the National LII
brary. fulfilling the same duties that in England
fall 70 the British Museum and in France to
the B-bI0thegue NatlonaIe seeking out and pre-
serving ali materials which record and Illustrate
the Ir9gress Of National life, political indus
TIA, scientific. literary and social. and collecting
flr Students and scholars comprehensive col
lection u foreign a. vel as domestic literature
L every branch.
j IS TOO, the repository Of valuable docu-
rnen-s and should become the depot for all such
that ere The property 0f he Government which,
properly classified and catalogued, could be
opened to students. who cannot always gain
access 70 The archives owing 10 the disorder in
which many Of them are kept. a subject that
las been constantly commented upon
The Library Of Congress while numerically
LAe largest III The United States, is weak in most
directions and cannot be compared with many
of It's sister Libraries on this side Of the water
owing 10 the fact that until recently no definite
plan vas adopted for its development, every
argument for It's extension and reorganization
being met with the response that it was ample
for the needs Of Congress. With its removal 10
ne beautiful new building. however. new am
pilons arose regarding IT, which have been
--r--er simulated by the present Librarian an
ideal executive officer. Possessed ~ adaouat.
technical knowledge. frnness. tact. enthusiasm
ana aDuncantly equipped 10 make the library
what It should BE- a model To this end he
should receive the support u Congress and the
library should be deprived 0f its specific char
4cler and become National; for with reference
-D1@FS n me CapiJoI Congress would no longer
require this appendage. which as a National in
sl-r1llon. could be managed on broader lines
---n -s possible as long as it remains a part Of
Congress.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

bis favOrites. and one which he tells with great
gusto is Of going with some Of his colleagues in
the last campaign to Western New-YOrk for the
purpose Of preaching free silver 1t seems that
Roger Q. Mills had been expected. but failed to
come, and before introducing Mr.. Allen the
local speIEbinder, who had the matter in charge,
arose to apologize for his absence. His apology
was OF the spread eagle order.
Friends" he said, we came together with the
hope Of hearing Roger Q. AIiIIs-the great Roger
Q. MiIls-the silver tOngued orator Of the South
We had expected that his noble words would
make our hearts swell with patriotism and that
his wonderful logic would bring 10 the free silver
standard many recruits. We regret his absence;
we miss him from among US; but he has sent in
his place a man il every way worthy to wear his
mantle; one Of the greatest orators in Congress;
a man whose name is sufficient TO bring people
focking from all sides to hear the words Of wis
dom and patriotism which fall from his lips a
man the peer friends of Webster, of Clay. of the
great Calhoun. You cannot pitch your expecta-
rions too high I have the pleasure Of in
Producing 10 you'- Here the orator came to
fun stop: By the way, what is your name. sir?'
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

Mr.. Foss. who represents the With Illinois
District in Congress and has assumed the chief
place on the Committee on Naval Affairs during
the illness Of its chairman, belongs 10 the
younger contingent Of the House and was bare
" thirty when he took his seat in the LVth
Congress He was born in Vermont, and edu-
Gated at Harvard. the Columbia Law School
the School Of Political Science in New-York
city and at the Union College Of Law in Chi
cago. where he received the degree Of IL B. in
1889. being admitted to the bar in the same
year. He is regarded as one Of the most promis-
ing young men in the House, as is evidenced
Dy his having beer selected 10 preside over so
important a committee in the place Of q veteran
Ike BouteIIe and has brilliant career before
him.
Mr.. Foss bears no resemblance TO the great
Foss. the famous stage driver who used TO
guide the slx-horse coach from Cailistoga to the
o,s,,eers an. ,vbo died many years back but he
is, nevertheless. pointed out sometimes To the
admirers OF that picturesque character as his
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL.
TIE PROPOSAL FOR REFERENCE
LIBRARY FOR CONGRESS.
BIND READERS N THE BIG LIBRARE-AlR,
Ant AUDIENCE E-HANDsOME

Aliens INTRODUCTION 10 AN EXPEcT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
TO BUY COAL.
Nj. kcIIIWalns In This Coun-
Try In Interest Of France.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2s.-F. X. -McIllwaine,
member Of the American chamber OF
commerce in Paris, is now In this city,
closing negotiations for the sale of coal
TO the French government Mr.. McIil-
waine believes a substantial coal trade
between this country and France will
soon be established.
He asserts the coal supply OF France Is
10000, 900 tons short OF the demand. Form
erly this deficiency was made up almost
entirely by England. The great industrial
establishments are becoming alarmed
Mr.. Millwalne said. at the possibility OF
this supply being cut OF owing to the
scarcity or coal I'm England.
"The government" he continued. lis
dependent upon English coal. and II will
readily be seen that the French navy
would be at serious disadvantage In
time OF war. The attitude OF the French
toward American coal is dis
tinctly favorable. / am here for the pur-
pose OF seeing whether American COM
panies could. within the next six months.
deliver upon the order OF the French gov
ernment. at a satisfactory price at least
100000 tons These arrangements have
been completed and II only remains for
the quality of the coal TO be satisfactory
to inausurate the business
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
ORDER or sLFREDIsNS.

Brigade No held It's regular meeting
Friday in Freedom hall the Hon. Com
w. Il. Hammond presiding Communica-
tions were received from comrades w. A.
Puilen and A. Carey now residing In
England. both being declared on the sick
list Social committee reported on the
coming banquet TO be held In the new
year. All comrades intending to be pres
ent are requested TO purchase tickets on
or before the fourth OF January Com
rade A. Carey was reported about the
same. Good OF the order remarks were
made by J.. q. W. =. Smith. yic4 Com.
Frank FISHER. Comrades Cover and q.
be present at the next meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
Sheriff $ Office.

Sheriff $ office,
Providence, Oct lst, A. ID. 1900
BY virtue and in pursuance OF an exc
cution, No. S1s4 issued out OF the Com
mon Pleas Division OF the Supreme Court,
holden at Providence, within and for the
county OF Providence, on the twenty
ninth day of September, A. ID. 1900 and
returnable TO the said Court, March 18th,
A. u, 1901. lpon judgment rendered by
said Court on the sixth day OF April, "A.
ID. 1900 In fav6r of Barnabas Clark of
Boston IN the commonwealth OF Massa-
chusetts. is plaintiff, and against William
IL. Doyle of the city and county OF ProVt-
dence and state OF Rhode Island, defend
ant, have this day, at ten o'clock a. m,
levied the said execution on all the right.
title and interest. which the said defend
ant. William IA. Doyle, had on the TWEEN
ty-fifth day of January, A. ID. 1899, at 20
minutes past IL o'clock p. m. (the time OF
the attachment on the original wriD, in
and 10 the following described real es-
tate, viz: All that lot of land. with the
buildings and improvements thereon. sit
uate on the northeasterly corner OF North
Main street and Royal street. in the city
OF Providence, bounded and described as
follows: Westerly on said North Main
street. whereon II measures about seven
~ G0 feet: southerly on said Royal
hundred sixty-eight O6D feet; easterfy on
land OF Ann Roach, whereon IL measures
about seventy (T0) feet: northerly on land
OF Ann s. and Harriet Peck, whereon II
iHtdSuIrs one HuHuIcu loTly-AWO
one-half O42ia) feet; said lot comprises
lots fifty-one (5D, ffty-two (52). fifty
three (53). and fifty-four (54), on that plat
entitled Pleasant View plat of house lots,
lying between North Main and Camp
streets. belonging 10 Samuel Hedley. sur
veyed and drawn 1869 by c. e. Paine.
which said plat is on record I'm the Office
of the Recorder OF Deeds. In said Provi-
dence. on plat card 21s; also the triangu-
lar lot OF land lying between lot "a on
said plat and said Royal street laid out
and designated as lot one hundred O00
on plat OF house lots in the city Of Provi-
dence. belonging to William G. Grant,
made by order OF his guardian Edward
p Knowles. June 5. 1862 recorded in said
office on plat card 2l9.
Notice is hereby given that ] will sell
the said attached and levied on estate at
a public auction TO be held in the Sherif's
office. in the Providence County Court
House. I'm said city OF Providence. I'm said
county OF Providence, on THURSDAY,
the third day Of January, A. ID. 1901, at
IL o'clock m, for the satisfaction OF said
execution, debt. interest on the same.
costs OF suit my own fees and all con-
tingent expenses. II sufficient.
WILLIAM p. WINSLOW.
dlf-1S-24--j2 Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
ELECTRIC ORE Smell TIERS.

A remarkable mining project is afoot in
Switzerland. Owing to the great diff
Guilty in securing coal to work the beds
OF hematite ores in the Bernese Ober-
land, near Meininger. an electric aerial
tramway is to be built for carrying the
ores to the village of Innert. Kirchen. I'm
the valley below. Here the water power
OF the river Aar is available, and a e0.-
00O-horse power electric plant is TO be
erected This current besides being uti-
lized for general power purposes. will be
employed for refining the ore in a spec
tally designed electric smelter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
SILVER DOLLARS.
Spencer Has Too Many and
Wants TO Got Rid Of Them.

Spencer. Mass, Dec. 2s-To rid the town
OF what business men consider a nui-
sance, Cashier Frank A. Drury OF the
Spencer National Bank, is engaged in cor
nering silver dollars. large surplus of
which appears 10 have been unloaded in
Spencer OF late.
The bank has now 1900 of them and
when several hundred more are collected,
they will be sent TO Boston for exchange.
The bank has been bothered for several
weeks by flood OF silver dollars, several
hundred having appeared in one day
alone.
At first the bsSx judiciously distributed
them among it's patrons, but the dollars
were generally gwen TO merchants I'm
trade, and invariably they were turned I'm
again to the bank AS a solution OF the
difficulty, Cashier Drury has hit upon
the plan of shipping the Objectionable
coin out OF town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
LEGAL NOTICES..
BY EUGENE A. DEAN.
Auctioneer.
40 Westminster Street.
Mortgagee's Sale.



Win be sold at public auction, on FRI
DAY. January llth. 1901 At ~ O'clock
m. on the premises, by virtue of the
power OF sale ontained I'm certain
mortgage deed. made and executed by
Walter II. Randall. dated September
10th. 1898, and recorded In real estate
mortgage book No. 300. at page 140. I'm
the ONCE OF the Recorder of Deeds. in
the city of Providence, n. l., the con-
ditions OF said mortgage deed having
been broken
Those two lots OF land situated In said
Providence, and laid out and designated
az lots numbers one Cd and two CD on
that plat entitled PLAT of house lots OF
the Nathaniel Burgess farm In Grams
ton" said lots, together. bound westerly
on Broad street. southerly on oxford
street formerly Square street, easterly
on lot No. on said plat and northerly
on land. formerly belonging to Gardner
M. Burgess, being same lots conveyed to
said Walter r.. Randall. by deed on rec
ord i'm said Providence, IN deed book sos.
page 24o, together with all buildings and
improvements thereon. The above de-
scribed property is subject TO prior
mortgage of $4,000.
BY order of the present owner and
holder of said mortgage, who hereby gives
notice Of his intention to bid upon said
property at the sale thereof or at any
postponement or adjournment OF the
same.
Providence. Dec. 20, 1900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
What Shall Wa Hav, for resSeYt ?

This question arises In the family ev-
cry day. Let us answer IL today. Try
Jell-O, delicious and healthful des-
sert. Prepared In two minutes. No
boiling! no baking! simply add boiling
water and set to cool Flavors:-Lemon,
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. Get
a package at your grocer's today10 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
For Women.

DR. Toiman's Monthly Regulator has brought
happiness to hundreds of anxious women.
There IL positively no other remedy known to
medical science, thatwill II So quickly ana safely
do the work. Have never he'd single failure.
Tho longest and most obstinate cases are re-
leved in days without fail. No other remedy
encs with work. The most difficult cases
successfully treated through correspondence,
in every instance. L relieve hundreds OF ladies
whom 1 never see. Write for further particu-
lars. All letters trnthfuily answered. Free
confidential ADVICE in all matters OF private or
delicate nature. Rear in mind this remed, is
absolutely safe under every possible condition
and will positively leave no after III effect
upon the health. BY mail securely sealed, $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
NEWS
WANTS
WORK
WONDERS
CensumDsaen Cured.
9RoueHr BACK FROM THE cpAvl

DkOU0Hr BACK FROM THE GRAVE.
Last November Mr.. Joseph Jsnea
2ainter, Of SIS ", PERL ST., fndianapo.
lis. ind, was at deaths door with qr,ck
consumption. Wasted to a skeleton.
his lungs a mass Of ulceration his
death was hourly awaited by his doctor
and family. He was kept in q constant
stupor with oliam. A friend, thinking
to relisv. his terrible cough, gave aim .
bottle OF Brazilian Balm. Seeing its
wonderful effect, the doctor sdvised its
continued use. Mr.. James soon after
dismissed his doctor, and depended
on the Balm aIone. His rscovery was
rapid and complete, and in February he
returned to work. His lungs are sound,
and his weight greater than at any time
in his life. His recovery is regarded as
slmost q miracle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

For brown or black: prepared NV
9toh4t OkNSBf. Wig Mafer and
~ ~ simple. safe and easily applied con-
taius no lead poisons: use u once ana
you will never use any Other. BLAND
oEo. l. cLAFLIN. u 30. Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR sALE-oN DABULL STREET.
two-family house. Is rooms, bath. fur
naQe: lot 42xso; price reasonable. q. Z. q
II. J. GROSS. Managers Of Estates. Ban
igan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

Wesleyan avenue. one family house. 10
rooms; modern improvements; lot con-
tains $500 square feet. q. "a & Fl. J.
GROSS. Managers OF Estates. Banigan
Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
IlFRECIAN lA1IeS.

Auxiliary No. 9 held their meeting Fri
day In GuiId hall. olneyvillc Regular
business was transacted Sick committee
reported all well Basket party commit.
tee made final report showing that the
sffsir was a big success Nomination, etc.
OF officers then followed. Remarks on
Good of the order were made by Deputy
Hofeditz after which the auxiiial. ad-
journed.
Auxiliary no. will meet Thursday.
Auxiliary No. 7 win meet Friday I'm
.Freedom hall uowcr), s. Providence. RI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR EALE-ON BENEVOLENT
street, between Hope and Brook streets,
one-family house. IL rooms; lot about 5ox
Estates. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE--A MANUFACTURING
plant In East Providence, about 4 acres OF
land. three-story brick building. l6ox5!: 70
electric light plant. sprinkler fire service.
house and barn. G.. Il. & III. j. GROSS,
Managers of Estates, Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR sALE-11 BELLEVUE AVENUE.
lot ;5xl02. one-famiiy house, . rooms,
barn. stalls. q. l.. & III. J. GROSS,
Managers of Estates. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE AT EAST GREENWICH.
r. l., on Division street, two.famiiy
house half an acre OF land on the hill.
q. l.. 4 II. J. GROSS. Managers of Es-
tates, Ranigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR sALE-oN NORFOLK STREET,
Auburn Plateau. one-family house, 10
rooms: bath furnace; price $3.50. G. l..
& III. J. CROSS. Managers Of Estates.
Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE-ON HAMBURG AVE.
wo-famiiy house and store. rent $A per
Z % per cent. mt gross Ses " PI'es H ehs5 CIR GRoss.
Managers Of Estates, Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR sALE-FrNE ESTATE, CORNER
Of knight and Brighton streets. large
house; good stable: about 10000 square
feet OF land. @. l.. a III. J. GROSS, Man
ayers OF Estates. Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR sALE-oN PAwTUcKET AVE,
Pawtucket r. L.. one family house, -
rooms; all modern improvements: 2h
large carriage house, 5000 50. q of land
@. L. q H. j. GROSS. Managers Of Es-
tates, Banigan building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE-ON POND STREET. TWO
one-family houses. and z rooms, lot
59xl0O. rent s35 per month. G.. -. & RI. j.
building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE-UN KEENE STREET
New two family house. 10 rooms; up to
date; lot 5ox115 G. L. & VI. J. GROSS.
Managers OF Estates, Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

For sALE-ON SWAN STREET. two
family house, Is rooms and bath: lot <ox
so. @. L. h H. J. GROSS. Managers OF
Estates. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR sALE-wE CARRY A LARGE
number of farms on our list In all parts
OF state and New England: prices are
very low and those who contemplate buy
ing should invest now. ISAAC l.. GOFr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE-ON SUTTON STREET A
2-family house OF 13 rooms. with improve
ments: good lot: not far from electrics;
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR sALE-oN HOWELL STREET.
3-family house, Is rooms: rent tz6 per
month: price s.. ono. q. L. q H. ]. GROSS.
Managers OF Estates. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

J'nks-"spudds must have an enormous
income" Llnks--"Why do YOU think
s9T Jinks-'fIe runs an automobile and
a carer7 at the same time Detroit
Free Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE-HERE'S JUST WHAT
you want. a large house of tenements
and 2-stores. with extra large lot: right
L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

USE DIR. HARRIsoN's PAIN cur.
or this season; gives instant relief to
colds. severe cramps and La Grips: Q
doctor In emergency. For sale every
where.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR SALE-A SHELDON STREET.
House, II rooms. adapted for one or two
low. G.. l.. & H. j. GROSS. Managers OF
estates, Baniaan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

FOR sALE-oN ATwELLs AVENUE,
n 4-tenement house OF 16 rooms: good
minutes walk OF eiectrics: come In and
make us an ofYer. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

and loan you money II you wish to: over
a hundred plans at our ONCE to select
from ISAAC l.. GOFF co.