Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 391
f $100 and one month in jail. the books of his business for examination. Mr.Blank thought that the committee had no right toinquire into his personal affairs, and he refused toanswer its questions or to produce the books. Thecommittee became very indignant, and reportedthe matter to the House. That… … THE PAGES FROLIC IN WEIRD COSTUMES. like a prisoner of state. The Speaker asked himif he was prepared to answer the questions andproduce the books. Then Mr. Blank presented awritten statement, giving his reasons for decliningto obey the House. But the House was not satis-fied with his explanation,…
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