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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
FATHER CURRAN TO-DAY

Funeral services for the Rev. Father
Michael Curran, the aged Catholic
priest who died Wednesday. VIII be
held at 10 o clock this morning a, st.
Mary s cathedral.
Solemn requiem high mass will be
celebrated by the Very Rev. Father
Dennis Kiely, V. G., with the Rev.
Father James MeNally as deacon and
the Rev. Father Jerome Deiss as sub.
deacon. The masters OF ceremony will
be the Rev Father W. K. Ryan, the
Rev. Father Daniel Slattery and the
Rev. Father Anthony Retilo. The Rt.
Rev. Bishop Scanlan viii preside in the
throne, attended by his acolytes. In
terment will be in Mt. Calvary GENE.
terry.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
BYp
HAVE BEEN m
"Ltve Languags tasn
Man, Ready 10
scheoA

The first coe!ss q ~,
fcg''t"s' for the grade .chSo';, ;,ia, !
by by Prof. Howard R.. R "a y I
veersIty 70 OF U,sh. hays, w,.s, 4
tSs tSs Office Of A G - ~,
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tiai facts in pr'ss''''
struction. -. uatF'
the IS subjects With b. s'S -
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dents dents are discussed !, = 81
be Interesting s''i iiI,en5
give the greate''
student. .,,ns 4 bHI
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
Talked of the Warden.

He said he had just had r spat viii,
tho warden. He said the warden and
the others were n lot OF stinkers. He
ssid that he had expected 10 see me
leave the pententiary on any stormy
night ] told hlm that ] had never
thought the matter over. He snid IL was
life or death for me and that I had bet
ter think II over and make Il break when
! had chance. ! told him that | was
treated all right and was satisfied. He
and that l had better go over when I
had chance. told him would think
Il over"
Were you on good terms with Mer-
rili?.' asked Morgan
Yes"
,,,,lLs,! Did you see him during the month of
Yes: saw MIN In the northeast tower
and had several talks with him about
escaping.
About how many OF these talks did
YOU have with Merrill about esceping?"
vas Oh the wall and 7 stood in the
prison yard, These talks occurred dur
ing : and 8 o'clock In the morning. He
told me once thnt lie expected 10 take the
afternoon shift. lie said n he did that
would let me out on a Saturday night
for me TO bring what I had TO the front
vail. He said that II anyone was in the
'front.' yard that he would light g match
snd that IL would be a signal for me 10
go bs ck. lie said for me to go along
the south wall and that he would nip
the lights out. He said 7 could climb the
wall and lny on IL until after o'clock
IN the morning. when another guard
would come or. I told him vas afraid.
Hc said that II ] followed out the plan
that IL would appear that my escape
occurred when another guard was on
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
ELKS TO MAKE MERRY
AT PARK CITY SUNDAY
Salt Lake City and Ogden Lodges Will
Join in Purple Day
Celebration.

The Elks of Salt Lake and Ogden
will leave Sunday morning for Park
City, where they will join the Elks of
the mining city IN the celebration of
their Purple day.
Big plans are shaping, and among
the interesting events viii be ball
games, between Ogden and Salt Lake
Elks and between Park City and the
winner. About two hundred Elks are
to 40 on the special train from here,
aud great time is assured. Special
rates have been secured and tickets are
now on sale at the Elks' club.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
Judge King Takes Hand.

Following the convict's story, Judge
King took up the cross examination. He
asked the convict " he Rad charge OF the
electric lights. Parry said that he had
learned 20 be an electrician during the
ten years he spent in prison He said
however. Ae had nothing 10 do with the
lights on the walls.
Couldn't you turn the lights out X you
wanted to? asked Judge King.
No. ] could not
Could you fix the lights so they could
not burn7'
Yes"
YES"
judge Tanner ordered an ad djouruneut
AZ this time. Parry will take tho stand
again when the hearing IS resumed to-
morrow morning
Crosz-eSamined By Attorney william II. .
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
Tells of Conversation.

That same night Merrill was standing
on the wall He asked me II had any
letters 10 send | told him I had one for
my mother He said lie would send !t for
ne He lowered a string and I fastened
the letter on the string and he drew II
up. This was about $40 o'clock. He "a Id
II wes dark and a good time 10 get ewsv
] told him II he thought 80 20 give mo
back the letter. At II o'clock 7 came out
OF the boiler house with the ladder The
lights were ont | walked 20 the north
east box and pu, the ladder up against the
wall Merrill was In the tower. The lad :
der would not hook. Merrill put his foot
on it ana held il while | climbed up.
aped about II ;05 o'clock
He told me how long 10 walt on the
south wall and TO wait about a half hour
after the guards changed shifts before I
should leave. put the ladder together
the first time on the morning OF July 81
and took IL apart again the following dav
! put ~ together again the night OF A,i
gust J. about an hour before / went over
fne Wull -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
WOMAN ATTEMPTS TO
TAKE HER OWN LIFE

Answering a suicide call yesterday
afternoon, Detectives B. H. Seager and
George f.. Cleveland and DR., H. 3.
Sprague found Mrs. Eflie Clarkson of
32l lsEngton avenue lying on a bed
inhaling the fumes of choroform from
handkerchief soaked in the drug She
had not suffered serious harm when
the policemen and the doctor arrived,
and soon recovered, The act is said
TO have been the outgrowth of do
mestic troubles,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
Wholesale Arrests W,

Following the clo,s n i.
an exciting event vas &C. Re- /
~ The mayor Of Sandy ~
llle chief OF the Ore dean.
members of the Salt Lax. :,
were arrested and pAtsd 4
After the last event n AZ
proper was over, the ,oTss
came unusually QUIET -
ma'ned on the streets "a, \
Der. but thar few suctts5x +
great commotIon. Had,j /
Andrew Eikrsm of Ia. s,lI
paTtnent, a party 6ssan tn|
10 renew the activities ttzt
mated during the day.
II was decided that a ss|
tached 10 one Of the 6r.
streets flooded with wsisr
attached. but. according b
there was not a drop q 4
main. II was then lhat e
minds Of the Jokers de;As {
way to cause eIcitenssi
Goods boxes and oth9 q
gathered and a huge tasta I
tine center OF tho main 50
When the blaze vas an
FIRE alarm was sounded ~
ment OF Sa ndy WIS IN ae!r +
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
F|aINEN' III
CONES 1lI|
Convention at Sud !
the Most sues..,I|
Held in uaI|
JOLLY 'okrss 81
department Is c,lsI
a Number,os D,|
Are Md.

prespa @l,n a,,a,. an imposing a,..
Ink ih,gS,an'ms, con,as; a ssris, ~, 4
and .ns ,Snres r0n,ests, and .s.s;'
ing ing ttaS"'0"shly tho .,sal enIoy,s -
u u'ah = State Elrsnes.i, 90
U.n 70 a C.. close yesterday ~. ~
Sa" which IN .. .ne morning ~ 8
trnm nnron con, Concluded II. = ~
'FI% Th. early aps evening s,,1
rnne, mile in length. opsSa, ms,Sa ~
sandy ci,y IL > ,o,,i, S,Slocl, a.:
Following order: ira =,
ssgal of the isy. s oi ss,;t
tai pharmacy so,,.s Sshdy e
Binrbsmk SIM lake c!ty: saDjjss' jjs',;s s /
par'ments: NidySSipss dSps s,i
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
Looking for Her Husband,

Mrs. i. ]. Merrill OF % American ave-
nue.. Salt Lake City. is anxious To Iearn
The whereabouts of her husband who Ieft
FOR Austin. New, about two and n half
years ago. lie was heard from s"or
after leaving here. when he was at Tono-
pah. but for more than two wears his
wife hasn't heard from him
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22

King. counsel for the defense, MI Mac
key explained that information for the
making Of the map introduced had been
gained With the assistance OF Assistant
County Attorney Morgan and Deputy
Warden a. c. IRE.
Warden Arthur Pratt and Deputy Ure
were both present at the beginning OF
the trial In all. nine witnesses have
been subpoenaed by the state and none
by the defense. Al the request OF coun-
sci for tho state witnesses were ev-
cladsd from the courtroom except when
on the witness stand
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
Dental Omce Robbed

Rr. George V. Ellerbect reported to the
building was burgla rized M an e1ri,, ii,.. a. ~
!eSIerday morning. The thief who
gained entrance through a transon. GO
., vured several valuable surgical instrn-
bottles OF cocaine, "o '"o
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
NOTED UTAH SINGER
TO RESUME STUDIES

Mrs. Margaret Tout Browning expects
10 leave early In September for New
York CITY TO resume her advanced nus!-
cal studies DR.. f. O. Browning may ao-
company his wife 10 continue his Tnedi-
cal work and New York may become
their home.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
PARRY TELLS STORY
ON WITNESS STAND
Convict Who Escaped From
State Prison Says Guard
Merrill Helped Him.
TALE is THRILLING ONE
Reiterates Statement That Es-
cape Was First Suggested
by the Guard.
TALE is THRILLING ONE

AS witness for the state. George W.
Parry told In open court at the preilmi-
nary hearing OF F. +. Merrill, former
prison guard. before Judge y. n. Tan
ncr yesterday morning. the story of his
escape from the prison on August l.
In essential details, the story was
Identical with the account given by
Parry TO the state board o: corrections
preliminary TO the investigation which
resulted In the arrest OF former Guard
Merrill on charge OF having assisted In
tho escape OF the convict,
Only two Witnesses were examined at
yesterday mornings session. the FIRST be-
Ing John NJ. Mackey OF the county sur
veyor's office. who furnished map OF
the prison yard, including the positions
that figured in the escape. His testi-
mony. explaining the map and concern
Ing the manner in which he had gained
the information :or the making Of Il,
was Immediately followed by the story OF
Parry. WHO was still on the stand when
q continuance was taken until 10 o'clock
this morning.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
Interest Is Intense.

A silence betokening intense Interest
fell upon the occupants Of rhe crowded
courtroom. among whom were only two
women. when Parry was led in by city
Detectives George r. Cleveland and b.
II. Sea ger.
In a low voice. Parry answered the
questions put by Assistant County Attor-
ney y. o. Morgan. counsel for the state.
He said that ne had known former Guard
Merrill Tor "about four OF five years.
Did you see him during the month Of
last JIne2" asked Attorney Morgan
Yes, sir. almost every day from the
20th to the 31st'
Did Merrill say anything 70 you dur
Ing June about You eacaping?"
yes"
'When?"
"A bout June 90
Where were you when you and Msr-
rijl had this conversat tom
II was IN the back prison yard and Mer-
rill wEs on the wall
What dime Of the day was it2"
Between and o'clock in the even
lng?"
"yNhaf dld Merrill <ay7''
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
M,nufacnrer' -

",IsnufaetufssI'..s e. L.
mex; %say ss'as9iiiss:: e u: is:,i iiss::,i - /
TtsiiqSSP1n Ttsh qSSPa1ngta.e &. ,ss9E-.sl,ass
charge OF the oN,|
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-22
Dl1ie Psa:'s -

7 edward ~ ~ -,
5 sti's ;,ss. Hsfaisa's'II Sfsts. Z 90
Dixie peacns'
this season
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
FULLER CLEARED.
SAY DISPATCHES
Carriers Charges Not SubStan-
tiated by Outgoing Admins
tration, Wire States.

According TO dispatches from Wash
ington today, the department of JUS
tice, which investigated the counter
charges of Colquitt Carter, formerly
clerk OF the United States court here,
against O. c. Fuller, his successor,
found the charges not substantiated.
Before reaching this conclusion. ac-
cording to the information, Mr.. Wick
ersham went over the testimony re-
Gently taken in Atlanta, and the brief
prepared for his perusal by Bruce
BeaIiska, chief of the division of in
vestigation.
In other wires reaching Atlanta, 1t IS
declared that Harris. who made an in
vestigation which led to the charges
"overstepped his authority and acted
harshly." according to the findings OF
Attorney General Wickersham. Ac-
cording to good authority, the case will
not be dropped with the findings on the
part of the attorney general, but will
again be laid before the incoming head
of the department of justice.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
MACON VOTERS RATIFY
CHEAP LIGHT C0NTRACT

MACON, GA, March 4,-For the
next five years Macon will enjoy cheap
light rates. A five-year contract with
the Central Georgia Power Company,
by which street lights will cost $22 per
year. instead of $50. as at present, was
ratified yesterday in a special election.
Until late in the afternoon it seemed
that the contract would lose by failure
to poll the required two-thirds vote.
but there was a sudden rush of voters
In the last hour that saved the day.
The city Will save 100000 in five years
under this contract.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
ELEVEN BUILDINGS BURN
AT M0NTEAGLE ASSEMBLY

MONTEAGLE, TENN, March A.
Burning leaves at the assembly grounds
isnited the Altamont cottage, and be-
fore the flames could be extinguished
by the populace of the little mountain
town ten cottages and the missionary
home had burned together with their
contents. The loss to the buildings is
estimated at from $4,000 to SIS, 900.
The fire was in the oldest part of the
settlement
Among those who lost cottages We're
Mrs ]. Il. Cobb. Nashville; Miss Edna
c. Wilbur Mississippi: Miss Stubble-
field, Stevenson, Ala; Miss 5. f. Rus
SELL Marietta, Ga, and Mrs. McPher-
son, Mississippi. The fire ragged for
two hours
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
9 MILLIONAIRES ON
TRIAL FOR S10,000,O00
ALASKA LAND FRAUDS

CHICAGO, March 4.-Selection of a
jury to try Albert c. Frost and eight
other millionaires charged with con-
spiracy to defraud the government was
begun in Federal court, before Judge
Lands.
The men are accused of fraud in deal
ing with land entries in Alaska. The
total value of the land affected is al
legged to be more than $1O,O00,O00. The
other defendants are George NJ. Sew
ard, c. C. Beach. Frank Watson, George
y. Ball D. NJ. Stewart, H. c. Osborne
G. s. Francis and F. II. Stewart.
Attorneys for some of the defend
ants were not in court, and a continu
ance after the jury was chosen was eX-
pected.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
PRESTON BE GINS
HIS FIFTH TERM IN
RECORDERS COURT

Judge w. II. Preston today began
his fifth term as recorder pro tenn and
clerk to Recorder Broyles
Judge Preston was unanimously re-
elected by the city council. without OPP
position. He has held the Office for
eight and a half years, the first six
months of service being by appoint
ment to fill an unexpired term.
He is a graduate of the same law
school in Cincinnati as eX-President
Taft, and has filled the office in way
that has brought strong commentator
from Recorder Broyles.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
GRAND JURY
WILL PROBE ALLEGED
OLEO TAX DODGING

CHICAGO, March A new Fed
eral grand jury, ordered by Judge Lam
dis, of the United States district
court, to Investigate the alleged oleo-
margarine frauds, will be impaneled to-
morrow
The new investigation is directed at
twelve firms and corporations, includ-
ing Armour & Co., W. j. Monkey, Inc,
the United States Butterine Company
and the G. Fl. Hammond Company
The grand jury will investigate
charges that the concerns involved
used sulphur as a coloring for oleo-
margarine in defrauding the govern
ment out of $1,246,000 taxes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
RANGES HUM FOR
CHAMBER FEAST
"Chef" Lee Barnes Busy ST.
pervising Arrangements for
Banquet Tonight.

chef" j. Lee Barnes is as busy as a
t.,,. with hornets after him. down in the
bfe kitchen of the Auditorium -ArmoTy
,..+cbing the ten gas ranges where thu
timer is cooking for 1000 members of
tbo Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and
their guests tonight.
Mr. Barnes is jumping about from
turkeys 10 croquettes, from grapefruit
~ celery and then back again to some
a,h,,. dish that will delight the palates
,+.tb,a diners. at the biggest dinner ever
given in Atlanta.
Five Hundred Pounds of Turkey.
This afternoon every one of the ten
ranges are busy cooking the different
,,,,rsas for tonights dinner. Two Of
them are filed with turkeys, another
with hams, two others are busy cooking
r,rrg while another is keeping them
r.arm. Just 1000 pounds of meat was
purchased for this dinner, half of which
was turkey. Besides there is ham and
tongue. and then some. There are ten
cases of grapefruit. ten cases of celery.
ooO croquettes, pickles, olives, ice
r.aam and all the other necessaries in
nroportion, not to speak OF several bar
rels Of potatoes and ten cases Of French
peas.
While the dinner will be served
promptly at o'clock, it will be preced-
cd hv a reception to the guests of the
chamber at $50, at which time they
4 are expected to go direct from their of
faes 10 the Auditorium in their bust
i ness suits.
Auditorium Gayly Decorated.
The arena of the Auditorium is dec
GRATED in flags and the national colors,
red. white and blue, are everywhere,
with Just a touch of green in the back
ground as a reminder that st. Patrick's
day is close at hand.
There are four speakers on the pro-
gram, DR.. David Marx and Reuben R.
Arnold, who will discuss Chamber of
Commerce plans, including past per-
i formances and future aims; J. X. Orr
who will give an expose OF his Atlanta
symposium, answering the many letters
\ he has received, and r. A. Broyles, who
will represent the T. P. A. and throw
some enlightenment on the achieve
ments of cooperation.
In addition to the brass band the
Meistersinger male quartet will add
materially to the program, rendering
among the numbers two Atlanta songs
Just written by well known Atantans
and which will be heard for the first
time at this dinner. The songs are all
printed on the menu cards.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
RICH PUBLISHER DIES
FROM HEART DISEASE

CHICAGO. March 4.-Robert J. Kel-
sey, wealthy publishe" of Honeoye
Falls. y. Y, was today declared to have
died from organic heart disease by a
coroner's jury. He was found dead in
a rooming house. His identity was es-
tablished through letters and an in
surance policy for $1,000 in his pocket.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
MEXICAN R. R. MAGNATE
TOCONFER WITH WILSON

MEXICO CITY. March az n
Brown, president of the National Rail
ways Of Mexico, will leave tonight for
Washington to confer with President
situation. Intense interest prevailed
here today over the Inauguration of
Mr.. Wilson. The Mexican press await
ed the announcement of Mr.. Wilson's
policy toward Mexico.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-04
VIENNA HAS GRANDSTAND
THAT COST ONE MILLION

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, March 4-The
new grandstand just completed here
cost 81 100000 It is 1000 feet long, and
the royal boxes. located in the center,
have an entrance lined with white mar
Bile, Willie gold knobs ornament the
railing on each side of the steps.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-02-21

We learn indirectly that some
of our Big Sandy and Holiday
mail got mixed last week. 1t was
an oversight, and we regret it very
much. The posimasiers at both
places have our permission to de-
liver the papers to parties calling
for The Chronicle of that date.
II l.. Beasley of Paducah, KY,
and Miss Florence Nance of Egg
vile were married at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Tolbert Hollings-
worth last Sunday afternoon, Rev.
Arco Robinson officiating. They
left on the evening train for Pa
ducah, where Mr.. Beasley has a
grocery business. The Chronicle
offers best wishes 10 the happy
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-02-21
COTTON CREEK.

William Townsend is reported
on the sick list this week.
Bud Davidson has been ailing,
but is able to be out again.
Clarence Johnson Of Dyer is
here on visit to relatives.
Miss Ollie Robinson spent Sun
day night with Miss Era Higdon.
Prayer services was held at the
home of e. Abbott Sunday night.
John Brown has moved in from
Arkansas. We are glad to have
them with us.
Misses Eva and Emma Town.
send visited the family of William
Townsend Sunday.
Sunday school meets at New
Friendship every Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Next Sunday
is regular preaching day. Every
body is cordially invited to come.
| will ring off by wishing the
editor prosperous year.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-02-21
Little Child Dead.

The little daughter of Clara
Townsend died Friday, February
IA, after a lingering illness. aged
3 years. A home has been made
desola!e, mother and brother and
sister are sadly, deeply grieved,
but another sweet child has gone
to that bright, beautiful home be-
You'd the skies where all is peace
and happiness.
Dear ones, grieve not for little
Lille, who is safe in the arms of
Jesus, but strive to be prepared to
meet her, for we don't know when
God will summon us hence. Say
by the help of God we will meet
sweet little Lille in Heaven.
All that was mortal of the child
was laid to rest by gentle hands
in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Satur-
day, February Is.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-02-21
Officers Installed.

Camden Chapter of the Order
Of Eastern Star installed officers
last night as follows:
Mrs. Dorsey b. Thomas, worthy
matron.
Joe +. Odle, worthy patron.
Mrs. G. 0. Hubbs, associate ma
tron.
Mrs. A. D. Parnell , conductress.
Mrs. G.. Fl. Harper, associate
conductress.
Miss Blanche Utley, secretary.
Mrs. Nj. L. Bowles, treasurer.
Mrs L. Nj. Presson, marshal.
Miss Henrietta Holland, warden.
o. l.. Cole, sentinel.
The degree team-Mrs. Emma
Hubbs, Adah; Mrs. Roy Melton,
Ruth; Mrs. W P. McGill, Esther;
Mrs. J. V. Travis, Martha; Mrs. G.
r. Finley, Electra.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-02-21
Freedom of the Press.

At the recent annual session OF
the Farmers National Congress
(36S.ates represented by delegates
appointed by the governors there
of the following resolution was
unanimously reported out by the
committee on resolutions and was
UNANIMOUSLY adopted by the con-
gress:
"Resolved, that a free and fear
less press is of such great impor-
lance in safeguarding our liberties
that no legislation abridging the
freedom of the press should be en-
acted by Congress, and that no
legislation should be enacted by
Congress unless it has been duly
referred to and acted on by the
proper committee of both houses
and opportunity has been had for
free debate thereon in both the
House and the Senate"