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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02
Attempt to Ex'cTi Money From
a Lawyer and His Wife Fails
CONFIDENTIAL CLERK ACCUSED.
His wife and Her Son hJ Z Form.T Mar
rage Are In Custody discriminating
LaiiaTs Found.

Cincinnati. Feb. 2-Iioward Douglas,
his wife and family physician, DIR.
Charles u. Crank, for some time past
have been receiving blaekmainng letters.
Mr.. Douglas. who has been for years
one OF the most prominent attorneys In
the city. II a past supreme chancellor of
the knights OF Pythias OF the world. asld
high up In other secret society circles.
The mysterious letters threa tened 10 ex-
pose alleged transactions OF his past life
as a business and professional man and
hint also at family secrets. one OF the
latter concerning fho death OF a child IN
Mr. Douglas home some years ago.
he writer irtimated that there WAS "A
sensation attached 10 lie child's death.
Mrs. Douglas and pr. crank also received
letters ol a like nature.
The FIRST letter asked for 500. but grad
ually the amount WAS Increased until he
sum demanded Was SiOGl or This MIR.
Douglas WAS asked for 5000. Mrs. Doug
las $1,000 ana Dr CRANK SlV0D.
The writers became 80 importunate ana
bold that Mr. Douglas put the case in the
hands of the government officials. POST
office Inspector Holmes said that every.
thing pointed 90 the guilt OF Frederick
Norman. who for twenty-five years has
been. confidential clerk in Mr.. Douglas
office.
The postage stamps IN Hormans desk
We're removed. and marked ones privately
substituted The trap caught Herman
and also TRAPPED his vife aud Clyde Shee-
han. a sou OF Mrs Norman and her for
mer husband. Or. Sheehan. Mr.. Doug
las procured a divorce FOR Mrs. Herman
from DIR. Sheehau,
Norman and Shcehan were arrested and
Mrs Norman was taken into custody la
ter. Mr.. Douglas was instructeH I'm the
letters that II he intended to comply with
the conditions 10 place a gold seal such
as Is usod on leGa documents i'm his
office, window.
THE letters were directed I'm female
hand and written ON stationery such as
women USE. When Mrs. Horman's house
was searched by United States Marshal
Vivian 3. Fagin and his deputies, Two let
ters addressed 10 Douglas in ffe Identical
handwriting of the other letters were
found. Mrs. 4Iorman denied all knowl-
edge OF how they got there.
The prisoners were taken before Com
missioner Aoscr aud pleaded not guilty
to the charge OF blackmpil. The three
accifsed prisoners deny All knowledge OF
What is charged against thum.
The postofiice officials claim 10 trace
d resemblance between the letters re-
ceived by the Douglas family and DR..
Crank and those sont 10. Edward Cudahy
al Omaha aud signed "Elolse II
Mr.. Douglas said or the charges I'm the
letters: Twelve years ago we were un-
fortunate enough 10 have a peculiar birth
at our house. our child was breathing
and IL was two hours before We could get
a trained nurse. but this was done as.
soon as possible and every attention pos
sible given the little one. IL lived six
hours. One OF the letters received by
Mrs, Douglas accused her OF murder. She
has been terribly tortured by these hor-
rible, preposterous charges"
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PAWTUxET VALLEY.

At the fourth quarterly conference OF
the NJ r.. church. Washington. the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Stewards, +. A. Place. Mrs
+. r. Place. James s. Lees, Mrs Louisn
X. Whlpples, Mrs. Eva III. Smith, Mrs
3. A. Phillips. Mrs. Mary A i. Beniamin,
Mrs. NJ. J. Pierce; trustees. f. r. Smith.
NJ. D., James :. Lees. y. A. Place. II.
ID. Pearce, James T.. Morton. George II.
Lanphere; district steward, +. A. Place:
recording steward. Mrs. +. T. Place.
The meeting last evening OF the Colum-
bian Whist club at the home of Miss
Rcoch on Fairview avenue. Phenix. was
well attended Mary Allen and George
B. Waterhouse captured the priz~r~
The pie social of the Y p. s.. c. +.
OF the Phenix Baptist church held last
evening at the residence OF r.. T.. Rowen.
Harris. was an ejoyable one. Al the
close collation. of pie and chocolate
was served.
A most enjoyable whist party under
the auspices OF the Ladies Auxiliary
society was held last evening NJ the resi-
dence OF the Misses Ford. Harris The
players occupied seven tables, AT the
conclusion OF the playing a dainty COLA
tion was served. Carrie McManus and
John Gill won the prizes.
who recently sustained a severe hip in
jury by falling upon the ice, is improv-
ing
James l.. Rathbun of Washington sus-
tained a severe injury on Friday by
having his hand badly lacerate6 by a
chain hook.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen
OF Natick worked the first degree OF the
order upon a number OF candidates last
evening The lodge OF this order In Ma
tick is rapidly increasing In member
ship
Mrs Mary Potter of Hope Is at present
IN Honolulu, having extended her Cali
fornia trip to that place.
Mr. H. C@ Capwell of Phenix sustained
injuries by n fall AT the Riverpoint post
office Yesterday that will confine him 10
the house for several days.
Mr. Alexander Bowen of Sockanosset
while driving his express wagon near st.
Josephs church. Natick, yesterday, was
hrown from his wagon by his horse he,
coming frightened and colliding with "A
pole Bowen escaped with few bruises,
but the wagon was badly damaged.
The members of the Italian colony at
Natick are preparing for big wedding
which Is TO occur tomorrow at ] p. m. on
Baker street. Over soo invitations have
been issued.
The evening school at Arctic closed a
term of 60 sessions last evening The
total number enrolled was 81. Average
number belonging ,73. Average attend
ance li6. The average age OF pupils was
II. and the oldest pupil &C.
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EAST PROVIDENCE.

A few DAYS ago there appeared tele-
graphic item in The News frotj Salt Lake
City. Utah. that Martin Wright. was fn-
stantly killed while EN- route from 81.
George to Los Angeles. AZ be time the
item attracted but the ordinary atten-
ton, but later 1t proved that .Mr. Wright
was "A resident of this place, having been
for about 10 years member of the firm
of Pierce a. Wright, contractors The
frm dissolved some 10 year4 ago, MIR.
Wright going West. and Mr. Pierce rec
naming In town. and Is nowsthe super
intendent of the East Providence water
works
Mr.. Wright was born on Nhdia street
about 80 years ago, and after reaching
Utah became interested In politics, and
AT the last election was the Socialist can
didate for governor OF Utah.
Mr.. Wright was one Of party OF
hunters travelling from Salt Lake 70 Los
Angeles and they had stopped to prepare
the midday meal. when Mr.. Wrishts
revolver fell from his belt I'm such n man
ner as To discharge one of the barrels
killing Mr. Wright instantly.
A few OF the employees OF the Rumford
Chemical Co. are To- hold a dance I'm the
old town hall Friday evening.
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DIE D.

BARNEY-Tn Warren. Feb 1st. Mary j..
Widow of John X. Barney
BONTEMS--In philadelphia. an the 3Oth
ult., Mrs. Whilema. widow OF Charles
T. Bontems OF Pawtucket aged 81
years.
BARRowS--tn this city, on the LIST inst.
Sarah T., daughter OF the late Dr. Ira
Barrows.
BrRNs-AAt ST. Mary's rectory, North
Attleboro. Mass, Jan. II, Rev. Charles
j. Burns.
CuLLEN-In this city. on the lst inst,
Timothy II. Cullen.
CARPENTER-In this city, Ian. 81, Ade-
line b., wife OF Thomas r. Carpenter,
in the e3d year of her age
CoNGDoN-At Quidnick. r. L.. on the
s1st ult., Joseph III. Congdom I'm his 10Th
year.
DEAN--In this city. orfthe 10Th ult., Eiis-
abeth j.. wife of William A. Dean, in
the 72d year of her age.
FERRY-In this city, on the 1st inst,
William Ferry. son of Susan and the
hate Thomas Ferry.
FITLLER-In this city, suddenly. on the
slst ult. Alice r. Jeneks, wife of George
Fuller. Jr. and daughter of John j. and
Harriet s. Jencks
IuCKEy--In this city. 3ist ult.. Elizabeth
EhIe, wife OF John Hickey.
Ht-NT--In this city. Feb. 1st. BENJAMIN
L.. son OF Mary r. Ofunt) Wood. and
the late Clarence L. Hunt, In his 21st
year. ~
NICHOI.soN-In this citv suddenly, on
the 3oth nit. Francis Nicholson. In the
s2d year Of his age.
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oLNEYvILLE.

woonasquatucket Tribe or Red Men
held complimentary social in Irons
hall last evening 70 the persons who took
part in their recent fair. and prizes were
awarded 10 the winners. The hail was
well filled and very social evening was
spent.
The condition of Deputy Sheriff Rabbit
this morning Is not as comfortable as was
hoped for and IL Is thought that he can
live but short while longer
For some time one or two of the bar
bers on Plainfield street have been in the
habit of keeping their shops open on Sun
days. but will undoubtedly be closed to-
morrow as the police have been ordered
10 arrest them IL they open up.
Henry Cullen, one of the best known
and most popular residents of the an
nexed district, who for some time was
seriously III, has so far recovered as tn
be out again.
Deputy Chief of Police Egan paid the
annexed district visit yesterday after
noon.
The local branch OF tH Catholic
Knights will hold a social In Cadets hall
Friday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02
BRISTOL.

Miss Nadsworth OF Boston Is the guest
OF Mrs. B. NJ. MacDougall on Franklin
street
Mr. Byron D. DeWolf left yesterday on
an extended business trip through the
south and southwest. lie will be absent
about six weeks.
The annual statement OF the National
India Rubber company has been filed at
the town clerks office. IL Is as lollows'
Capital stock. 81 300 600, value NJ last as
gosscd Tor "a town tax OF the real estate
Tor the year l900 SSH value OF per-
sonal assets on December 81. 1909. Sl.?i5,
OS 4S. debt md liabilities on December
81. 1900. 81 $40 5O3 l2. The statement Is
signed by Samuel =. Colt, Charles a.
Emerson. ". r. G.. Wardwell, a majority
of The directors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02
For q Cold i'm the Head
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets.
TALKED ABOUT.

Rev. John Quincy Adams Henry. ID. d.,
OF New York will speak on Temperance
Reform" at the Trinity NJ. E. church
Tuesday evening 7:3o.
The conference Of Baptist ministers
will meet at the Union Baptist church
Monday at 1880 an. Paper by Rev. IL.
A. Cornell ON "Ordination.
Joe Walker helped himself Co $40 worth
of meat. the property OF Henry o. San
ford. this morning. and for this he was
fined $50 and costs In the sixth district
court.
James o'Brien, a sturdy beggar, was
sent TO Cranston for "A six months stay
this morning by Judge Sweetland.
A house on Angel place, owned by j..
e. h. Woods. was damaged by Are 10 the
extent of $3.50 this morning, an alarm be-
.lg sent I'm from. box Al.
The hot water tank found at the corner
OF Sackett and Broad streets some time
ago. has been claimed by Walter Keene,
who says Il was stolen from one cf his
unoccupied houses.
Michael w. Norton. head porter at the
Narragansett hotel. II seriously III az his
home IN Elmwood. and his work IL being
performed by Dennis Finnigan, who. for
many years. has been employed at the ho-
tel.
]. =. Eddy. Cooke a. co. have begun
suit against Edward Campbell ct. al. 10
recover S0o. Suit is based on book ac-
count.
George Farncll was today appointed by
the appellate division of the supreme
court commissioner 10 take testimony ~
the case OF John J. Nichols Va. ID. Man
ton W. Flagg. ct al
Matters involved I'm the lien petitions OF
| George A, Jepherson and James. Camp
bell vs.. ha l.. Greene we're referred bJ
| the appellate court today TO frederic
| HAYES az master.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

Before the Rhode Association last evening
Lieut. Governor Frank Eon ESQ discussed the
caucus law purpose practice The SUBJECTS most import
ant and citizen should take than perfume
tory Interest governor in his remarks gave very
clear exposition which passage of the
Mi and the hoped would correct Mr. Eastons
valuable suggestion it must be said that
neither gentleman his propositions to make GER
tain proposed the law will be effective desired
The old caucus notoousy defective Under it
packing ballots could be used and
repeating INDUCED without of punishment Some of these
have corrected by the caucus law but
there equally obnoxious that experience has be
pracced has been shown for example that honest citizens can
deprived rights by designing political heeers
and Ninth in October last nearly hundred
Why? Because their voted
which they present They
Republicans Republicans attended the caucus Of their party
but found their been checked
having upon primary Under
law they have no redress.
the unable the bal
lot approaches blocked puposey
deprived rights consequence These practical
abuses that practised under the law
There no doubt earnest Kim
such chcaney impossible, but
doubtful whether the amendment before the General
Assembly will accomplish that end Indeed the New York method
be the only that will effective Under 1.-THE
when registering required declare what political
he belongs this declaration fixes his political He
Of his right participate the of the which
claims obeong other hand he ebarred voting
in the primary of any other party
Objection made this system the ground that real
would be compelled which
they required do Even The Inconvenience they
be put would insignificant compared
would from honest fairly
prevalent possible
satisfactory the conscientious citizen whether Republican
Democrat prohbtionst Popuist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02
THE GRIPPE.

We don't know the origin
of it, Doctors are puzzled
about it. If care is taken, it
can generally be cured without
serious results.
Stay in the house; go to
bed; consult your doctor; and
after the acute attack, take
SCO.TT'S EMULSION Of
Cod Liver Oil. Ii will renew
your strength, and prevent
Pneumonia or Bronchitis.
Send Tor trial bottle free
SCOTT A DoWNE. - Pearl street. Ne. ioss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02
3hs Gossip.
Doings in the :.
-. Social G)orld.

At Mrs. James Richardson's tea yester-
day afternoon Mrs Samuel Durfee poured
tea in the attractive library and Miss
Abby Aldrich served chocolate in the
drawing room. Mrs. do Kay. mother OF
the hostess. Mrs. Gordon Campbell, for
whom tho tea was given, Mrs. and Miss
Richardson received the many guests, In
Guiding Mrs. Harry Cross, Mrs. Waldron,
Mrs. Walter Hackney, Mrs. Cornelius
Barrows, Miss Sackett, Mrs. G. Rich
mond Parsons, Mrs. Walter Hidden, Miss
Mollie Foster Miss I. M Rhodes, Mrs.
Harold Merriman, Mrs. r.. ID. Pearce,
Miss Pegram and Others.
At the Agawam Hunt club Mr.. billy"
Mauran gave a bridge whist supper for
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan Hunter, Miss
sackett, Miss Hazard, Mr.. Hazard. Mr.
A. II. Chaplin, Jr., Mr.. H. +. Lippitt, Mr.
III. w. Ssckett. After round or more
of whist Braman served at small tables
n most delicious hot supper.
The Shakespeare club met at Mrs. Rob
ert Goddard's last night. The plays
chosen were from Moliere The cast In
| cluded Miss Louise Hoppn. Miss Nichols.
Miss Ham Mr.. w. B. weeden, Mr.. Smith.
| DIR, G.. l.. Collins, Mr.. Abram Barker,
MIR. r. Weeden in the first play. and Miss
| snarpe, Miss Gammell, Mrs. Samuel Dur
fee Mr. william Gammell, MIR X. Wee
| den DR. q. l.. Collins, Prof. Lnngdon In
| the second play chosen. All parts were
| exceptionaily well taken. especially by
| Miss sharpe and Prof. Langdon. Among
/ those who enjoyed Sthc evening with Mo-
l licre we've MIR. and Mrs. G.. T. Mason
| Mrs. Arnold Chace. Mrs X. ]. Gammen
! Mr.. Frank Hincklcy. Miss Hope Smith
! Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cross. Professor and
| Mrs Hardness. Dr. and Mrs. II. smith
| Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hidden, Miss Isa
| belle Rhodes. MIR. and Mrs. ". II. Pearce
| MIR. and Mrs. r. :. Washburu. Mrs w
W. wooden Miss Pegram. Dr. and Mrs
| Hunt Mr. and Mrs. VI Richmond, Mr.
and Mrs. White. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes
Mrs Abram Barker. General and Mrs
gacke,f. .,s :. Il. Shepard. Mr.. NJ. ~ I
| Goddard Mrs Edward Pearce. Mr.. Sulli
van psrr Amvs. Airs. Goddard was un
able 20 be present owing Go n sudden at
t2rk Of Ia grippe.
fTouieht Mrs. william Wurts Whit
eives another of her pretty dinners. he
guests being Mr. and Mrs Cross
Dr. ana Mrs. Blumers Mrs. VII
liam Goddard. Dr. Collins. Mr.. and Mrs
Richmond.
the Charity ball on Monday nlght a
| Infantry hall promises TO be a most bril-
! liant affalr. An society will be well rep
| rssepted as over S00 tickets have 10
sold this an being surplus, as "a. ex
lisuses have been arranged for by kin
and Interested friends ~ the worth
l charity
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WORDS NOT sLANOeROUS.

a rescript was handed down by the ap-
pellate division Of the Supreme court to-
day in the slsnder case Of Edwin Bouls-
ter VS.. Homer A Bourne.
The court says: THE language alleged
90 have been used by the defendant IL
not In ns nature defamatory and hence
cannot be- made the basis ~ an action
az .ian,ler Th~ demurrer ~ sustained '
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02
STATE or RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING

House OF Representatives.,
Providence. Feb. 2. 1901
The Committee on the Judiciary OF the
House of Representatives will hear all
persons interested in the bill relating to
stcnographic Clerks In the Common Pleas
Division OF the Supreme Court and Tran
scripts OF Testimony; also the bill In
amendment OF Sec of Chapter 2jl OF
the Gen Laws ''Of New Trials. In Com
mittee Room 22S State House. Provi-
dcnce, on Thursday, Feb Z, 1901, upon
the rising of the House.
w. W. BLODGETT. Chairman.
ARTHUR A. RHODES, Clerk.
So Weybosset Street
feb 2-4-j-6
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STATE or RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING


IIVNNN VI REPRESENTATIVES,
Providence, Feb. 2. 1901.
The Committee on the Judiciary Of the
House OF Representatives will hear all
persons Interested in tho bill proposing
amendments To the law governing poli-
teal committees and caucuses I'm Com
mittoe Room 22s, state House. Provi-
dence. on Friday Feb. s, 1901. upon the
rising Of the House
w. ". BLoDcEf'T. Chairman.
ARTHUR a. RHODES. Clerk.
sc Weybossett Street.
Feb g-4-5-6
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

Mayor Van wyck ssys neverv is the
hest chief OF police New York has ever
Mad. and Devery sayt the metropolis
never rad such an efficient and curabie
executive ns Van Wyok. Mutual rlpriO-
cation of this SORT is what has enabled
Tapmany 20 maintain i,s power and ioot
the Treasury OF the greatest rlty r tho
new world
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

According 70 report some teachers in
the public schools Of PHILADELPHIA have
permitted their pupils 70. play policy.
Pedasoenes Of this stripe should be dts
missed vith The utmost sisfd ana care
shouli''be taken ths ihsy ere uoi AL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

Gasman Addicks makes the announce
ment that he Is in the senatorial fight
"to stay. If the reputable members of
the Della ware Legislature have any voice
In the matter he will be permitted TO stay
out of the Senate chamber permanently
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

Nineteen Years oisfranchlsemcnt g. the
penalty Imposed or n citizen OF Indiana
convicted of selling be vote The nenaIty
D. no more re,ore than thc crime de-
seryes. but q does sccm that tho vote
buyer should also p.fer for mis- nlsao.
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

Mr. William r. Stead means well when
ho says the military spirit is about 10
tunatcly his prophecies are notable chief
ly because they. never come true.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02
Chat fboat
People.

We were talking about religious de-
nominations this morning and after n
learned expression OF opinion upon the
part of the religious editor, the horse
reporter said; Well there are re-
formed aid authorized" Jews. any
how. suppose he meant to say
Today Is ''Candlemas." and the feast
of the Publication Us being celebrated
In ah1Cathoiic ch,uches. and in every
parish the blessing OF the candles,
from which the day takes its name.
took place.
learn that the numbers composed
by T.. w. Corliss OF this city. for Miss
Simplicity" the new musical comedy
for the Boston Bank Officers Associa-
tion, made quite a hit at the dress re-
hearsal given I'm Boston last evening.
The FIRST performance will be given az
the fremont Theatre on February Is.
@3@
The practice INDUCED In by some
vaudeville artists i'm making remarks
that are annoying TO persons I'm the
audience cannot, be too vigorously con-
demned. Some OF these people think
II is very funny. If person is COM
PEELED TO leave his seat during the per
formance. 10 say. Bring one I'm for
me" or Take one for me while YOU
are OUT, but, az matter OF fact, IL
In rank impertinence. ] am glad TO
see that the local managers. as rule.
will not allow IL. Once i'm while
however, some fellow. who has no
sense of politeness, manages To say
something offensive.
was talking with a prominent coal
dealer this morning and he said that
Tire people who were prophesying thar
there would be another great coal
strike next April, are perpetrating "a
pretty poor sort of a Joke. lie said
that there was no truth in the state
ment.
j learn that stamp collectors are
looking forward 10 the issuing OF new
stamps for England and her colonies.
with the picture OF King Edward on
them. Well they will certainly be
novelty.
One OF the leading music teachers OF
the city said 10 me last evening": II
heard Nerdi's Requiem sung the other
night I'm Boston by the Handel and
Haydn Society aud was impressed
with the work ] would he very glad
To see DIR. Jules Jordan give IL in this
city, with the Arion club. for l am
sure 1t would be well received"
$50
During the hearing OF the convict
labor bill at the State House on
Thursday afternoon. bottle Of dis
infectant was broken i'm one OF the
lower rooms and the odor came
through ventilator into the large
hearing room. Some of those In at
tendance shifted. and one OF them said:
81 wonder where that unpleasant odor
comes from?' II can tell YOU, re-
marked one of the opponents or the
act. IL comes from that bill which is
offensive odor."
A woman called upon one OF the
heads of a department at the City Hall
a short time ago. and said she object
20 -har-snil.- MAn-Xxas employed in
the department. marrying n certain
syoung Woman. She was told that the
department could not do anything in
the matter. and was asked why she
objected. Her replv was: why the
girl Is nothing but tape writer
anyway" I understand that the
young people have since been married
and are, of course, very happy.
3hs Gossip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

Tesla insists that hts ne. illuminating
device will be SO efficient that 1t win
never be known as The Light that
Failed"
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STATE or KBoDr IsLASo.
Senate Chamber,
Providence. Feb. 2, 100

Providence, Feb. ?. 1901
The Committee ON the Judiciary Of the
senate will hear all persons Interested In
an act In addition 90 Chapter %. Title TX.
OF the General Laws. entitled 'Of the
Powers and Duties OF school Commit
tees. in the Committee Room No. fi2, on
Tuesday. Feb. 6. 1901. upon the rising Of
the Senate
r. L. FREEMAN. Chairman
IOHN w SWEENEY. clerk.
feb "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

II there Is anything less desirable than
an extra session Of Congress it is the fritz
tering away of a regular session in use
less discussion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

nation, while the editor" shows his be-
lief in private monopolies by copyright
ing tho contents OF "The commoner.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-02

Candidate william Jenninvs Bryuu and
Hii,or William Jer1gs Bpan rcern 10
b. ~ odds Thr ohndhaie' insists tbot
private monepoli,s afe "a menace to the