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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
MR. ALIENS ANSWER
Pastor of Bergen Baptist
Church Contradicts His
Wife's Charges.
DENIES He DESERTED HER
Thinks She is Able to support
Herself on Her Private
Income.

Rev. John c. Allen, pastor OF the Bergen
Baptist Church Of this city, and formerly
pastor Of the Calvary Baptist Church
OF Brooklyn, fled his answer few days
ago to the petition for divorce brcHght
against MIN BY his wife, Mrs. Anna sean
Allen.
Some months ago the religious eea
manity Of this city aad Bre0k9yn wer
deeply shocked when Mrs. Alien fIsd
petition seeking dissolution Of her ma
riage They We're married in the FIa
son Place Church some years ago and
that time Mr.. Allen was among the proi
nent preachers Of the City Of Church
Through her counsel. Mr.. Richard
Lindabury, of Elizabeth, sae charged
husband with non-support All she
received from MIN. she c0mplained In
petition TO the Chancellor during
years was $500 and this sum she said
eharged fer husband with deserving
Tor the Two years prescribed ny the Ne
Jersey statute necessary for a divorces
that ground.
In reply to these statements Mr. Ale
through his counsel Mr.. Cortiandt Park.
or Newark, says that he in The fr
place admits the marriage, but deaf
ms WlIes statement tl7at she only Il
insists that he gave his wife eonslderael
mere than the sum mentioned and aftdA
they had mutually agreed to live suAri
ne furnished her with as much money q
ne could spare from his very small salar
in the Brooklyn church.
Mr. Allen, continuing, says that fro
the early part of 1898 until March 1s
ne was without a pastorate and cons
quently could not send his wife a5
money. Since his appointment to Berg
Baptist Church, he saws he has ca
been able TO maintain binseiS and j
aged tather IN meaerateiy eomfortan.
manner he says that his wife oHgi.
not reasonably expect anything from him
since she receives an annual income frz3rr
a private source Of $500.
AS TO the charge Of dessrtior Mr.. Alien
makes this unusual and not very respoli
sivs answer
This aeponent further answering the
| allegation that he deserted his wife doth
say that he lived with her as long as he
could and further saith not.r'
Finally, this depGnent answering doth
say that he submits himself to this nom
eraele tourt to be dealt with as II may
Mrs. Aliens counsel IN a day or tA3
will make the formal application for 5co,a-
sci Zee ana alimony pending the sait and
the main issue viii be referred to z
Master for testimony.
Mr. Allen refuses to discuss the case
and refers inquisitive newspaper men Is
1 ms counsel, who is as communicative as
carp. IN the meantime his censsrega-
ton have expressed their unhounGed ~ I.
/ idence in him and have sxonerated hin
] from any blame in the mater.
Mrs Allen is staying at present nae,
Railway with q married sister. She sinpis
/ says when asked about the ease:-
My husband didn't support ne anL
| deserted me, that is all,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
Indiana and Michigan O, 900 for Gold
Iowa, Xyfses Daf n and X entuclxv safe

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 12. 1885,
w. d. Bynum, Chairman of the National
Democratic Committee. takes far more
rosy View of the political situation than
ne did week ago. This. ne saws is
based on returns received from the gold
democratic se workers in the middle West.
Mr. Bynum insists that the only uncer-
tainty in this campaign is as to how the
Old line Democrats will vote
The Sound Money Democratic organiza-
ton, he says, is the only source Of cor
rect information which led him to an
nounce last evening that Illinois. Wis
conSln aIad Iowa can be placed IN the
Nc ISInleJ column.
s, J, = bilcars are claiming Michigan
ana Indiana by 50.00e; he said, but /
should place the pluralfties in these two
states at 10000 Illinois, Iowa and Wis
consin are undoubtedly safe for McKin-
ley | consider Kansas and Nebraska
sim doubtful, but the indications point to
q victory in both for Mckinley. We are
fghting just as hard in Kansas and Me-
pfaska as in Indiana and Michigan.
kentucky consider, beyond an oues-
tlen, a. going for Mckinley. The Palmer
ana Buckner ticket will poll its largest
"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
MACRO CRUSHED AGAIN.
Ru Cnb,e 10 he rnn.cd preas

HAVANA. Oct. L. 1ssS.-General Echa-
que reports that on October s. mis- com
mand had a serious encounter with the
rebel forces who Held strong positions on
the esheights of GuayabiteS. After :. fight
lasting three hours the rebels were finally
dfslodgsd, despite their tenacious defence
Under the raking fire of the Spanish ar
tillery and a brilliant bayonet charge by
the SpaniardS
Maeeo befoEe retreating to Camito and
Caiguanabo burned his own camp and
fired Eve canon shots al the Spaniards
without effect, The loss of the rebels is
not known. The loss of the Spaniards
was fifteen men killed and two lfeuten-
ant colonies, three lieutenants and ninety
three privates wounded with bullets and
machetes, and five men badly bruised
General Eehague had his wounded con-
veyed to San Diego.
Colonel Molina has had an engagement
which resulted in his repulsing the insur-
gents, who were advancing from the east
border cf the province OF Matanzas.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
pIEp

BECK.-on Saturday, October 70. 1855.
Otto. son Of Jchn ard Anne Beck
aged % years month and p days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
sidence Of his parents. No. Il PalaEApa
avenue, on TUESDAY, October 13, at , p. 81.
FAGAN.-0n Saturday. Octoaer le. 1885.
Michael E, beloved eon cf Mary A.
and the late Michael F. Fassn
Relatives and friends are requested to-
attend the funeral from his late residanca,
No. sJS Third street, on Tuesday October.
Is, al A. NJ; thence to St. Bridgeks
requiem will be offered Tor the happy re-
pose of his SOUL
FRAzEE-In this city, On saturday, Oe-
tsber 10, 1856. after a lingering illness,
Captain Lawrence F. Frazee, in MS
S4th year.
Relatiyes and friends OF the family ara
invited TO attend the funeral services
this iAdonday) evening at eight O'clock.
from his late residence, No. 2SS York
Interment at New Brunswick. N. J., On
Tuesday, october 13.
KING-On Sunday. October Il. 1Sse. plaebe
p king. wife OF james King. aged
Funeral services on Wednesday. 0cto-
Der u, at two p. NJ. at her late residence,
81 Clerk street. Heights.
sI4ANEs-0n Sunday. oetaber IL 1sss. at his
late residence, No. T62 Stelahen street.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
AflafsIi .-0n Sunday. Oct. II. 1895, MAJ
thew Aeehen.
Relatives and friends are invited to az
tend the funeral on Wednesday. October
4, at nine A. NJ. from his late rssiaence
No. II Montgomery street: thence 10 81
Peters Church. where a solemn higf mass
of requiem viii be offered for the hapay
repose OF his soul.
VAN RIPER-On Sunsjav f,ot ~ 44ae
Mary Elizabeth, widow of fssrnsliT iTsss
Van Riper. aged z years.
Friends are invited to attend fi,neral
services On Tuesday. October ri AZ fl,Ss-.s
E ~, from No Emory street, Heights
W 4sLsSlf suddenly. On Saturday Oct Nj
1855, Annie. daughter Of the late .Yoks5
and catharine Welsh. aged 81 wears.
Relatives and friends are Invited 10 AZ
tend the funeral on Tuesday. 0ctaber "a
ct n5He A. A from the residenes If her
brother. MI Ihon1as Welsh No. zss'
Grand street, thence TO St 1safri7<ls,a IS
Cs Church. corner Ocean ana Brasf,fss3f
syen1ses, Wne1s solemn high nass. X iii
be oifered ter the happy repase of kI.sz
soul. s.<
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
DESTRUCTION IN DELAWARE.

IEWEs, Del, Oct. p, 1S9s.-An last
night the gale was very severe from the
northwest, bringing in an immense tide
which overfowed the meadows and tore
UP a part of Mauls pier, opposite this
town.
All the pilot boats are at the break
water. The bulkhead at the Henlopen life
station was washed away and water sur
rounds the buildings. The house contain
ing the life saving apparatus is in peril
The sea at Rehoboth station is washing
over the beach into Rehoboth Bay, and
the tide is flooding the beach at Indian
River and other stations south.
No damage OF vessels is reported south
of Cape Henlopen. The wind shifted TO the
north this morning. 1t is blowing hard
and raining heavily.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
SILVER MEN BECOME R0WDY.
They Try to Break Up a Mckinley
Meeting I'm Nyee eehavxken.

A Mckinley and Hobart sound money
banner was raised IN Weehawken on sat
urday night, Weehawken is a hotbed
OF Organism. Among the speakers an
nounced to speak at the meeting were
Thomas McEwan, candidate for Con-
gress. and Aaron s. Baldwin, candidate
for Sheriff. Mr.. Baldwin was for many
years a resident Of Weehawxen
When G. P. Blair, OF Brooklyn, the first
his words were drowned in three rousing
cheers given for Hryan. Mr.. Blair was
repeatedly interrupted during his speech
by rowd}es, who had gathered TO make
disturbances Several 0f these disturb
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
IMPUDBNT BLUFF CALLED.
True Enwardness Of Consul Smiths
Resignation .eveaIed.

WASHINGTON, Oct. H. 1896-On FRI
day last the Democratic Campaign Com
mittee gave publicity to letter of resig-
nation from Henry Clay Smith, colored
citizen of Georgia, appointed from Ala
baIne as Consul at Santos, Brazil, by
transfer from Tamatave Madagascar.
where another colored Consul e11r Waller)
had got into trouble with the French au-
thorities. In this letter Consul Smith de-
clared that his conscience would not
longer permit him to stay cut of the cam
paign on behalf of the Chicago ticket,
and he, therefore, resigned
When this letter appeared, Secretary
Olney, on the evening Of the same day,
addressed TO Mr.. Smith, who had been
called back to Washington by the State
Department. the following letter.
Department of State. Washington,
October g.
Mr.. Henry Clay Smith, NO. 5o3ls D street,
n. w, Washington, D. c.
Sir-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of a registered letter of the
Sth instant addressed to the President and
by him received in due course of mail on
the afternoon of the 9th, the material
contents of which, however, appeared in
at least one Washington paper on the
evening of the Sth. In it you tender your
resignation of the Office of Consul of the
United States at Santos, Brazil.
1t is not deemed a violent assumption
that your resignation is rendered in well
grounded anticipation of the probable ac-
ton of the President upon numerous
charges of personal and official miscon-
duct, some of which have been on file in
this department for considerable period
all of which have been called to your at
tention, and none of which have you either
refuted or satisfactorily explained
AS, however, the acceptance of your re-
signation by relieving the public service
of the injurious consequences of your con-
nection with it. answers practically all
ffaa ~1s.l.
by your dismissal, 1 am directed by the
President to notify you that your resigna-
tion is accepted.
Respectfully yours,
Ar,T.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
SECOND WARD BRYAN BANNER.
An Enthusi astic Meeting at Jersey
Avenue and Eleventh Srreaf

The Second Ward Democratic Club
raised Bryan and Sewall banner at Jer-
sey avenue and Eleventh street Satur-
day night There were present about 1000
men. The meeting was an enthusiastic
one throughout. Alderman John J.
Heavey presided. He urged upon his
hearers the necessity of supporting the
whole county ticket.
Congressional Candidate Alexander c.
Young made a rattling speech, tearing
1McKinleyfsm to pieces. He spoke at
length upon the benefits that will follow
the election of the county ticket. Speeches
were also made by William Heller, the
candidate for Sheriff; James T. Lillis, the
candidate for Surrogate; John Cullen,
John Sweeney, Councillor James Murphy
and Edward Kenny, the Freeholder can
didate.
The members of the Second Ward Club
are hustling and say that an enormous
vote will be piled UP there for the entire
regular Democratic ticket.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
THOSE OBSTRUCTIVE ELEC-
TION FREAKS.

NEW YORK, Oct 70. Supreme
Court Justice Clement, of Brooklyn, en-
tered this morning a pro forma decision
sustaining the decision of the Brooklyn
Election Commissioners that the ship
Democracy has no right to use the word
Democracy at the head of its official
ballot. This was unexpected. An appeal
will be taken today and an argument
held before the Appellate Division most
lil1alv fop1nrroru
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12

of hustling for the entire ticket and piling
up as large a Vote as possible He retired
amid tremendous cheering.
MT Benny. of Bayenne, made short
appeal for the county ticket He re-
tired N favor of Alexander c. Young who
made rafting speech. He said If JUS
tee was to be done the people of the
II. He also spoke a good word for James
4. Lfllss and concluded by urging the
election of the whole Assembly ticket in
order that any equal taxation bill might
be introduced In the Assembly and nns-
siply passed. The candidates were in
lroaueea to many of the voters who at
tended the meeting after the speech-mal-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
A CAMDEN MALFEASANT.


CAMDEN, Oct z, 1sss.-Ex-city Treas
urer Frank F. B1iehellen was this after
noon convicted of malfeasance IN ofiee.
There were two counts in the indictment,
one charging Inalefeasanee and the other
criminal neglect in the administration OF
the affairs of his Office for the purpesa
OF defraUding the city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
SEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATS.

The Seventh Ward Democratic Club
held well attended meeting at their
rooms, ON Greenville avenue and Boule-
ward, on Saturday evening Arraneez
ments have been completed for the Biz
meeting which is to be held at their head.
quarters tonight, when the club viii raise
on the Boulevard. DELEGATIONS from ev
cry Democratic organization in the county
are expected. A number OF we'll known
speakers VIII address the meeting. This
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
ASHORE AT BARnEGAT.
specia, to the Jerseu Gu Ys,cs.

BARNEGAT, Oct l2 1ss5.-A heavy gale
has prevailed here since Saturday night.
Considerable damage has been done to
shipping and property along the coast.
The schooner Novelette is ashore and a
number of smail craft has been badly
damaged. The railroad along the beach
has been all washed out. The Novelette,
is 40. 76 and net. tonnage. IS 7S She was
built in New aEnnswiek in 1850. AMI
halls from PhiladelphIa.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
MAJOR PANGBoRN's VIEW.

Major Q. K. Pangborn was in town this
morning just returned from a campaign.
tour through Virginia. The distinguished
Editor took part in a joint debate on the
field of Spottsylvania. and made many
speeches throughout the Shenandoah Val-3
ley. He speaks highly of the enthusiasm
for honest money in Old Virginny and
thinks that If fair count takes place
the State viii go for Mckinley
Large numbers turned out to hear the
speaker and he received a very warm
creating
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
lyman HUMBUG ENDED.
Bu Cable 10 a. undlsa Ersa..

WASHINGTON Oct. p. 1sss.-Ambas-
sador Eustis in a calolegram this morning
informs the Secretary of State that P. J.
F. lyman, the American suspect, whose
extradition Great Britain asked, viii be
released. It is thought that lyman will
sail for America by the drss steamer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
LAST CHANCE TO VOTE.

Tomorrow viii be the last day of regis
tration.
The election officers will be on hand at
the several polling places from p M. to
P. M. to enroll the names of voters.
Personal registry is required.
If you do not register, YOU lose your
vote.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
CRUISER RUMORED LOST.
81. gnhls te "a Units.t Press.

LONDON. Oct. p. 1SsS.-The west
minister Gazette publishes rurnor that
the British cruiser Talbot, Of the Daven-
port station, has foundered at sea.
The Talbot is a screw cruiser Of 5000
tons, $500 horse power and carries eleven
guns
The Talbot sailed from Davenport on
October for Halifax to relieve the
cruiser Afagicienne on the North Ameri-
can and West Indies station Up to a late
hoar this afternoon the Admiralty had
heard nothing of any mishap to the Tai
bot.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
BISMARCK FAILING.
BIZ Cabte to the United Press.

BERLIN. Oct L. 1S9s.-Advices from
Friedrichsruhe say that Prince Bismarck
is able to drive in the Saehsenwald from
five to six O'Clock in the afternoon on fine
days. The despatch confirms the reports
that the ex-Chancellor is troubled with
insomnia and experiences difficulty in
walking
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
HIGH TIDE At CAPE MAY.
spscias to the Jerssp Cttu Neaus.

CAPE MAY, Oct. IL. Is96-The tide rose
over Cape May Meadows last night, five
feet deep, accompanied by heavy beating
sea At South Cape May the sea carried
away the beach bulwarks and large sec
tions of the avenue road bed, ana jeopar-
died several cottages on its border. The
trolley road for several hundred feet was
proper has escaped with q few hundred
dollars damage The storm is the worst
for five years. Telegraph communication
is seriously interrupted and no news has
20
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
LAST CHANCE TO VOTE.

Tomorrow will be the last day Of regis
tration. y
The election officers viii be on hand at
the several polling places from P. M. to
p. M to enroll the names of voters.
Personal registry is required.
If you do not register, you lose your
vote
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
CLOTHING RIVALS IN POLITICS.

The Republican Freeholder convention
niet in tbe % rooms of the ls1a Union .eaea eaeas
Club in York street John j. Driscoll of
Mercer street, a clerk in the B. O. P, c..
H.. was nominated. His only opponent
was John Walsh, a clerk in Bernstein &
Co.'S store. The Fourth ward Republi-
cans wanted George Francis of Grove
street to run but he declined to be can
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
REPUBLICAN, PARADE ON THE HILL

The first campaign parade that has been
on the Heights took place on Saturday
night under the auspices of the Bergen
Republican Club. The Fremont Battalion
Lafayette Battery and several clubs in
citizens attire marched through the
streets of Bergen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
WEATHeR INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Oct. L. lsss-For the
thirty-six hours ending at eight P. NJ
Tuesday. Fer New York cits and
vieinity:-Rain tonight; clearing Tuesday;
stationary temper2 ture; noTtaerIy gales.
diminishing tonight,
ExartaeJfss Ekerxz. q "a exer Eseuart
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12

IS.

What yeu want when you are alliag IS 4
medicine that will cure y0a- Try Hoods Sar-
saparilla and be convinced Of rs merit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
sr.aTrERs or r4cr

New Jersey d best AoSir COSTS 25e na1re rsr
barrel than ofdIn&rS N5pr, hut worth i dollar
extra. Wholesale only Al p. e. CtearS "a. s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-12
WITHOUT FEAR
OR REPR0ACH
Americas Own Bayard Pro-
claims the Gospel of
Patriotism and
Honor.
A REAL TRIAL OF THE SOUL
Both Bryan and Mckinley Rep
resent Destructive Tenden-
eies in Politics.
THE DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
This Is the Doctrine Advocated by
the Pretended Democrats
OF Chicago.
TIE DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
PERyERsIoN OF TAXATION
Evils of the Republican Programme
Palmer and Euekner she
Refuge.

WILMINGTON. Del. Oct. 70. 1Ss6.-A
letter from Ambassador Bayard to a
friend in this city is published here to-
day, in which Mr.. Bayard suggests that
Democrats should refuse to support Bry-
an and Sewall and says they should vote
for Palmer and Buckner.
Mr.. Bayard's letter, which was ad-
dressed to Samuel Bancroft, Jr.. is as
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-10-03
Bryan in New York.

NEW YORK, Sept, 29.-The morn
ing was rainy and Bryan remained in
the hotel answering mail. Later, il
is expected, conference will be held
by Bryan and Senators Jones, Faux
ner and German regarding the stu
alton in the Middle States and South.
Mr.. st. John will probably participate
in the conference. The latest devel-
opment of political affairs in this State
will be also gone over.
This afternoon Bryan will made a
speech at the Academy of Music in
this city.
At the conclusion of the conference
in which Bryan, Chairman Jones and
Senator German participated, Jones
said:
awe discussed things generally,
but nothing of a definite character
was developed. Bryan's itinerary
was further discussed and his wishes
in that particular consulted +"
"Was the situation in this State
gone into?"
Eyes; but on that subject prefer
to say nothing at this time. Danforth
was present and several things made
clear to us, but the campaign will not
be shaped until I have another meet
ing with the chairman of the State
Committee
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-10-03
Or. Prices Cream Baking P0wde,
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
CHFRRY CREEK ITEMS.

Miss Lillian Maud Alice of Carson
City, arrived here this week, and is
going to open our public school for
the term on Monday October 9TH.
Miss Alice is an accomplished young
lady, is welcomed addition to our
''four hundred" society.
Misses Rowe and Laura Gallagher
were visitors in town this week. Call
oftener ladies.
ST Miles of Duck Greek, spent sew
eral days in town this week.
Miss Mamie Kelly of Carson City,
passed through town this week on her
way to open term of school at Duck
Creek. Miss Kelly is a graduated of
the University, and an accomplished
young lady, ana will be a welcomed
addition to society circles at Duck
Greek.
Dick Riepe of Ely, paid us visit
this week, receiving signatures to his
petition for nomination for short term
Commissioner. Dick is a rustler,
when he is in order.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-10-03
A Fine showing.

Silver City, Idaho, is one of the
mining towns on the coast where the
people believe in giving substantial
aid to the cause in which they are SO
vitality interested, Last week grand
ball was given there for the benefit
of the National Silver fund and 5000
was cleared Not content with this
showing committee of miners has
canvassed the town for subscriptions.
Nearly every working miner in the
camp donated days wages and close
on to 81, 900 will be raised in this
manner. Would that there were
more Silver cities in this country to
neutralize the potent influence OF
Hanna's sack. Silver State.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-10-03

Senator VIM. M. Stewart in the
Washington Silver Knight and Ma
tional Watchmen says: Our object is
to elect Bryan. If we could elect
Bryan by advocating Sewall we would
do SO. If we could elect Bryan by
advocating Watson we would do 80.
If We could elect Bryan by advocating
them both, we would do so. If we
could elect Bryan by opposing both,
we would do SO. The attempt to get
up controversy between the Popu-
lists and the Democrats over the Vice
Presidency has failed. The pretense
that any matter of dissension is left
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-10-03

which can lose Bryan any votes is
absurd. The mon who will vote for
Bryan cannot be deceived by the
shallow attempt of the enemies of free
coinage to make friends, in this great
cause, engage in contention where
by the enemies of the human race will
be enabled to gain a final triumph
over the people of the United States.