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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Tun COTTON Markets.

NEW YORK. Jan. 22.-CoTTON,mo
Quiet: middlng. j7s; net receipts w
bales. gross, BOG bales, forwarded, ',1''
bales: sales. none, stock, 1896 baiea.
Total to-day and consolidated-Net re-
cc.pts 2o.757 bales. exports TO 1Io oa.,
Britain G.733 bales; to France ,Vo'
bales: 20 the Continent, 26.o@o paleS'
stock 2jl .i2i bales
Total since September lst-Net receipts
Is 325. 300 bales. exports 10 Great Britain
.. 10O.57J: 10 France, 56jGIO bales 10 inc
Continent. LIS SO bales. oo
Futures opened steady. sales, Z'bW
bales: January jd5 February, o.of
March. 5.Gs. April, so; May, pa; june
81: July. $50, August, J.oJ; september
j.S3: October. j.hJ. ,-,-.
Futures closed easy; sales, 1000 bales
January 5.Gf. February. 563; MaIeu'
5GG. April 500, May. 81. June 90,
July. 80: August. J.s2, September, 0'o"'
October SO. November 5.Ni
Spot cotton closed quiet. middlng up
lands. 57s middling gulf, Gis' sales none
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 22.-COTTON-
Futures quiet. sales, 25Sp bales. Janu-
airy. J2ln522: February, 5.2pnJ.Hi
March. 521nJ2A; April. 5.3ln132, May,
53jnJ.36: june. 5.8On5.4l, july, S'.4'N
JAG. August. 5.OnJ.3l. September o.o51
J.j1; October, 5.JimJ.3O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
rnnAccn EXcHANGE.
Richmond. Va Jan. -, 1885

Richmond, va, Jan - iotN.
Sales of new dark loose tobaccos on the
Richmond. Va. breaks for the week eha-
ing to-day. StOnewall Warehouse sold
10 $50 pounds ShOckOe Warehouse sold
12S.3i5 pOunds-highest price, $40. Crtn-
shnW's Warehouse sold 2uS 10 pounds
highest price. $40. Total 3l7lO pounds
highest price, SD
Private sales reported 10 the secretary
Of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
Private sales for the third week in
January for the last seven years. as re-
ported 10 the secretary OF the Richmond
Tobacco Trade.
Private sales for week ending saturday
January n. Is93-Wroppers, 1T hogs
heads. filters lO2. cutters, I; smokers,
2i8: scrap brighO, .; leaf dark, IN;
stems. y: western .; Jugs dark, -.
Total l3l hogsheads.
Private sales for week ending Saturday.
January 20 1S9i-Wrappers Ill hogs
heads filters. 800. cutters, IS. smokers
y. scrap bright, 38, leaf dark, lm,
burleys. 2l Total sll hossheadess.
Private sales FOR week ending SATURDAY
January 10 lS95-Wrappers. - hOgsheads
filters, 50; smokers. 300. bright scrap,
Sc: dark scrap. Z. leaf (dark), %, west
ern, (: burleys 10; Tugs dark l0i. To-
tai. JG3 hOgsheads.
Private sales for week ending Saturday.
January % lS9G-Wrappers, - hogsheads;
filters. =. cutters, l; smokers, 81. scrap
lhrighO, g. scrap tdarkl, ~; ifal ozark
~: sun-cured, .. Tugs dark IL. Total
Isl hOgsheads.
Private sales for week ending Saturday.
January % 1Sg7-Wrappers, 40 hogs
heads filters, $50. cutters, 1875; smokers,
I, scrap bright, D. leaf dark. 81 stems,
Is. western. 4: burleys, 90. Tugs dark,
10 Total. sos hogshesds.
Private sales for week ending Saturday.
January - 1S9S-Wrappers. ~ hogsheads
filters. -. cutters. .. SCRAP lbrighU. 81.
scrap dark. 3 leaf dark, 60. hurley,
= Tugs dark. 81 Total. y05 hogsheads.
The tobacco inspector reports light sam
ping to-day. and for the week ending
To- day: IuspectioLs-Brigh Us hogsheadS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
NEW YORK DRY GOODS MARKET

NEW YORK. Jan. 22-The week closes
with a quiet market in nearly all classes
OF cotton goods. WOolens show 40
chanpe of moment The number OF buy
ere i'm the market through the week has
been "a lair one. Iney were fairly liberal
buyers. TOO. IN iobbing circles the result
has been generally satisfactory, and
fairly good movement of goods has taken
place. Strike troubles have had a. dis
ouieting effect ON the local market but
the final effect has been 40 add strength
10 the demand for all staple lines and TO
sustain prices wei. The advance in print
cloths has helped the general market
Brown and hlcachcd goods are iirm az
the quoted prices prevailing and colored
coarse cOftous show no weakening Prints
have gained ina strength during the week
The latter part OF 10 showed much better
results than the early part. Print cloths
are firm The bids Tor extras al 2isc. plus
] per cent. are refused by manufacturers.
Odd grades are selling on % basis OF
8-lGc. for extras. and the demand is OF
fair proportions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. Jan. 22.-FLOUR-Quiet
and unchanged.
WHEAT Easy: spot. month and Feb
ruary. 9S0gSiic.. MAY. WiaN9iac.; steam
err No. > red. 9iN9ihc Southern wheat,
by sample, 9aJ9c.; do. ON grade, H4h4
9Slac.
CORN-Qulet. spot month. G23sN32aic.;
February 24n33c.. March, 33i,c.' steam
er mixed. 3lisH3lkc. southern Wh.te
corn 8liLn3Htc.. do. yellow, 3ln3lhc.
OATS-Firm: No. > white western; 29is
0aNc.. No. > mixed do, 2sc. Southern,
2Se
RYE-Easier: No. nearby. 524 u52l &c.;
No western. J3i ,ni3Lc.
HAY-Dull. choice timothy Sl3.
GRAIN FRElGHTS-Quiet and UNI
changed.
SUGAR-Strong and unchanged.
BITTER AND EGGS-Quiet and un-
changed
CHEESE-Steady and unchanged.
WHISKY Unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

VIA THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN
RAILWAY. The only All-Ran Line
with SOLID VESTIBULED TRAINS
AND NO CHANGE or CARS. Fare one
way. 81. round trip. $3.50. Trains leave
Richmond daily at 9 a. VI. and 1880 7. NJ.
Returning. leave Norfolk al 74) a. NJ.
and 4.25 p. VI. For fun information ape
ply at rompany's office. corner Ninth and
Main streets. or Phone 49,
r. W. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
"Tlir Little tycoon"

Rehearsals have been called for The
Little Tycoon" which will b. sung during
Easter week for the benefit OF the Elks
Charity Fund. The rehearsals VIII be
held every Tuesday and Thursday nights
next Tuesday at the hlks
Home. corner of Tenth and Marshall
streets. There are still few vacancies
Ia the chorus which the promoters Of me
opera wish TO be hlied by local talent
who are willing 10 attend the rehearsals
reCrlarly. -. , - - -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON. n c.. Jan. 22.-sPIR-
IT'S or TURPENTINE-Fi at 324
32iSc: receipts ~ casks.
ROSIN-Firm 40 Sl1J01.2O. receipts. Dos
barrels.
CRUDE TURPENTiNE-Firm ar N.4o
al 40: receipts. ~ barrels.
TAR-Quiet AZ Sl.oj, receipts, 16J bar
rola
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
cHIcAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. Jan. 22-Tnis was one OF the
dullcst days on Change I'm a week. trade
acter Wheat closed 80 higher for May
but lkc. Tor july. Corn ana oats
were little easier, but showed supstah-
TALLY no Change az the close. Provisions
closed unchanged 10 nc. lower
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Omen High. Low. Close.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

BETWEEN RICHMOND NORFOLK
AND LYNCHBURG. WITH SOLID YES
TIBULED TRAINS. IS VIA THE NOR
FOLK AND WESTERN galway the
quickest route between an points South
and Southwest For tickets. timetable
and an information apply 20 the Rich
mond Transfer Company so3 east Main
street. r. c. Carter. ticket agent. Byrd
Street O1nom Depot and at company
office SIS cast Main street
r. ". COURTNEY.
4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.

NORFOLK, VA. Jan. 22-COTION-
Fancy. . 1-3c., strictly prime, 2isH-hc.
prime, 1Hn2c. common, lalHc.i spanish
40
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

MAY 800. AS2l, 4S2is 40 $50
Cash quotations were as follows: Flour
dull. No. yellow corn. 27n27hc.; No.
spring wheat S74NS7atc.. No. 3 spring
No. corn. 27n27i4c. 80. white f. o. b.,
24a4jc.. No = rye. f4aic.: No. , barley.
T. o. D.. 27Niic.: No ] flax seed Sl23RH
III. prime timothy seed. -. T.. mess pork
per barrel S9jJn9.7o; lard, per 100
pounds. S4GTiy0iHJ. short ritz sides
doosel. Si57i4H4s7h: dry salted shout
ders boxed. $1,000. short cleas sides
1boxed). SfSON51O. whisky. distiilers' fin
ished goods per gallon. SLID. sugars
cut loaf. SG14 graduated. S5.jl. butter
steady. creamery. i3ulsi-c.. dairy, 10
lie. cheese quiet al sasi4c. eggs weak
freeh Doc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
70 Cnre Cold I'm One Day.

Take Laxative BsOmo Qu!rine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL fail
10 cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. =. O.
ON each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
J0HN [. WILLIAMS & SON,
BANKERS
1000 EAST MAIN STREET.

state Honda, City Bonds. Bank stocks
and othe.- high-grsde Investment Secuti-
LETTERS OF CREDIT turnisheo 49, Ne
able in ali parts OF the world. se-o
ffeq touPn ard sold
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

WILLIAMS TYPEWRITER has visible
writing Perfect alignment. extreme du-
rability Most economical and cOnven-
tent. Worlds record for speed and beau
tifuI work. See it al 9if east Main street
Supplies. Monographs, etc. HARDIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Street Car
On and after September 9th
the Gale of tickets in lots OF rs
or SI,OO will be di scontired.

Conductors will continue to sci
tickets at the rate of 8 for IS cents
School tickets will hereafter be
sold to SCHOOL CHILDREN
ONLY at the company's Offices,
foot of Seventh street and corner OF
Twenty-ninth and P streets. Pu
pills desiring them will be required
to present certificate covering the
ensuing session from principal Of
school.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

the Water of the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs is the most valuable in
America Purcell Ladd q CO., wholesale
uunufn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

Secondhand Typowriters bought sold
rented and exchanged. Supplies, Mimeo-
graphs etc. Hardin CO.. 0lf east Main.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

Quotations are for bonds maturing In
not less than ten years.
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
OTHER DUTIEs.

Much 20 the regret of the many friends
OF Rev. H.. n. Dadmun that gentleman
Will not be able 10 preach at the West
End church to-day This news was re-
ceiyed in this city yesterday morning. He
is engaged in "a prOtracted meeting. which
necessitates his being present to-day.
Mr. Dadmun was formerly The pastor
of West-End church. He is loved by his
old flock. and they viii Doe disappointed
bon not hearing him preach to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Tor Diseases Of the Liver, stomach. and
Kidneys

District Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28

According to an address issued by the
Presbyterians OF Utah, the Mormon
Church. as a Church. is carrying things
with high hand out in that state. in
short. the Church has set the Consttu-
ton of the State at naught and violated
the contract under which Utah was ad-
mltted into the Union.
Prior 10 the comforting Of statehood on
the Territory. the line between the Nor
mons and the non-Mormons or Gentiles,
was distinctly marked, and the latter, or
whatever political prediction, voted IN
combination thus controlling the offices.
Since Utah has become a State. however,
the Mormon Church has used it's influence
so that it is ruin to any business or
professional man TO oppose its Will, ana
the Gentle who raises his voice against
polygamy is boycotted. AS a conse-
ouence. the Church, as an organized body,
dictates the election of candidates for
office. and all the State. county, and
municipal officers of importance are
creatures of the apostles Of Mormonism.
The address Of the Utah PresDytery.
after calling attention to these facts, de-
clares that the Mormon Church has also
determined to take charge of all the
schools. and that since Utah was ad-
mitted to statehood, January 4, 1896, no
less than 1000 persons have obeyed the
mandate of the priests to live their re-
Hgion"-i. e.. have entered into polygamy.
1t further sets forth that so great and
ubiquitous is Church influence" that
officers rarely make arrests and grand
iuries refuse to find indictments. More
over it afiirms that under the well or
ganized system of Mormon missionary
work. members Of that Church hold the
balance of political power in Idaho, while
in Wyoming and Arizona, they are sufii-
GENTLY strong to bend political parties
TO their purposes.
From an abstract Of the address we
have seen, ii Is in no sense denomina-
tional II represents a fight on broad
lines for the Constitution, law, and moral
ity. and simply accentuates the conten-
ton advanced i'm several other quarters
recently that polygamy is still a vital
issue in the far Wesa and is steadily
spreading. 1t simply emphasizes the
warning that Mormonism is becoming a
polltical power that threatens to under
mine society and practically subvert free
institutions in large section Of this
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28

present are Revs. Cowlln. of cismont; ~.
u. Lee. of charlottesville, and Jones ano
Hansbrough.
The convocation opened on sunday
night. and the opening serr9h We
preached by Rev J. II. Ellis, OF "oi"o"
Vile On Wednesday there was pre',"
ing by Rev. Mr.. Neve and Wednespay
night the missionary meeting TOOK pIa1e
Speeches were delivered by Revs' 'o"""'
Boykin. and Ellis.
The business meetings have been nero
each afternoon I'm the parlors or ine
Carleton House one of the most strih-
ing features Of these services mas peeh
the elegant music rendered by specid'
choir. consisting Of Miss Met. Powers
organist; the Misses Pendleton, MIS-;
Pereira. Mrs. Bell, and Mrs. Blair, anu
Messrs. Gault and Ellis and Drs. Bar
and Pendleton. The convocation services
closed tonight.
Rev Mr.. Boykin IS a guest at senator
Martins home, "ScOttlands'; Rev MI
Lee is at Belle Haven" with MI. George
w. Clark. and Rev Mr.. Ellis is in town.
n guest OF Mr.. s. K. Gault.
A cold wave came down on us last eve
ming. and it was quite cold last night.
Mr.. +. c. Moon is attending Bucklhg-
ham Circuit Court this week.
Miss Ellen Boyd left this week to visit
friends in Nelson county, ana VIII be
gone several weeks.
Captain Pitts. who bought the II. NJ.
Cleveland place on the Plank road, viii
erect on IL a handsome residence IN me
near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28
OYsTERMEN ARRESTED.
Fourteen Taken in by Captain
Uudgins.

Uudgins.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, october n
Special)-Fourteen more oystermen were
arrested at the James-riyer beds this az
ternoon and brought here tonight by the
state gunboat Chesapeake Captain Hud-
gins. The situation in the vicinity OF
Mulberry Island and Deep creek is grow
ing serious, and 1t is reported here that
the oystermen have determined TO arm
themselves and resist any further at
tempt on the part of the officers OF he
law 70 make arrests. The men who were
arrested to-day were taken at the point
OF Winchesters. They were charged with
Illegal longing on the beds Of Albert
Dawson.
The Chesapeake left here early this
morning and proceeded directly to the
scene Of the trouble with the oystermen.
On the little vessel went several officers
OF the county who were the ones to make
the arrests Arriving AT the grounds, no
men were found taking oysters from
other than the natural rocks. The county
officers went ashore armed with Win
chesters. and arrested eleven colored men
and three white tongers Only one of the
prisoners was armed, but from them the
officers learned that the ether tOngers
we're preparing TO make trouble If inter
fercd with.
The prisoners were confined on the
Chesapeake and the gurbcat returned 10
port this evening. The tongers were con-
fined here in the city jail. and will be eX-
amined i'm the Bloodfield court tomorrow
morning. A number of witnesses have
been summoned from the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28
CHARLOTTE.
weddings Sad Intelligence fer-
sOnnI and General Notes.

sOnnI md General Notes.
EUREKA MILLS, VA, October u
Especial afternoon at
o'clock Mr.. Thomas Morris and Miss Jen-
ME Morton were married. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Hugh Henry, OF
the PRESBYTERIAN church, and was at the
home Of the bride.
4 reception was rendered the happy pair
at the home of the brides brother, MI
Richard Morton, tonight.
The sad intelligence has reached mere
Of the death i'm Fredericksburg. Va, on
last Saturday Of Mrs. Charles X. Norton
Mrs. Morton was the wife Of Rev. Charles
r. Morton. who formerly preached at Old-
Market church. I'm Richmond. They were
married I'm June. 1895. and sailed soon
thereafter 10 Brazil. where they had been
very successfully laboring i'm the mission
field since their arrival there. They ar
rived i'm New York from Brazil on the
18th instant Mrs. Morton's health gave
away in Brazil. and hoping TO restore
her health her husband brought her 10
her native State. Tidings received mere
from their co-workers in Brazil said MT.
and Mrs. Morton are as good as sold.
The tender sympathies of many frlends
Of Rev. Mr.. Morton go out TO MIN III
this Sad bereavement.
The 5-year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. - ~
Waddell died few days ago, after being
sick only few days.
Mrs. J. II. Davis Jr., is spending some
time in Richmond
Mrs Margaret Morton is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. s G. Howison. OF Frede-
ricksburg.
Rev. FIournoy Bouldin. formerly or thls
county. and who now has charge OF
church I'm Norfolk, and MISS Annie X
White. of this place. were married yes
terday at the home Of the bride sister,
NJ south Mills. y. c. The good wishes
NJ their numerous friends attend them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28
A. Every Cnnlilnte sees 1t.

Washington starr
who dores insinuate that 1 am working
for myself? -, =.
Who cntertains the thought that I'm in
spred by love Of pelf2
Who saws I'm animated by the hope OF
sordid gain
In buckling on my armor TO go lorth III
this camnaign2
or course. there'll De a salary When 10
this place I'm sent,
But lis better / should have IL tnan my
wicked opponent
I'm moved by generous impulse and l
cannot still its throb;
The country must be saved, and I'm the
man 10 do the JOB.
I won't stand back for coaxing. as old
Cincinnatus did;
When this glorious nation calls me, II can
never say | hid;
] don't assume false modesty-far worse
than vulgar pride:
us Freedom that Is threatened, and I'm
rushing TO her side!
Posterity would scorn me IL things didnt
turn out right
For letting difidence prevent my ming
ling IN the fight;
For standing on Fame's threshold without
strength 20 turn the knob;
The country must be saved, and I'm the
man TO do the lob.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28
Congrrssmnn Swanson.



According 10 the Registers dictionary
Of dates. Mr.. Swanson, our candidate for
Congress I'm this district. was one OF the
earliest opponents OF the imperialistic
folly. Before even Bryan. the most gem
orally accepted leader of the Democracy,
had written his letter anita gonizing the
eXpansonists. before the convention
which nominated him had met. and before
the practical politics Of his course could
be certainly known. MI. Swanson was
vigorously out-spoken in his opposition
10 the newly-sprung craze lie may
fairly be said To have led rather than
followed his party In this matter-and
that is often THO surest test OF the pos
session OF real conviction on question
Were there no other good reason for his
election than this position OF his. after
wards embodied In the Martnsville plat
form, this paper would want TO hold up
his hands. and advocate and further his
return 10 Congress on that account; for.
armed with his conviction. he would make
himself felt. since his worst enemy would
have to conccde that he has demonstrated
his ability 10 make a figure in Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28

other great norton has been stolen Inc
work done un,icr the officers appointed
by the Republican party reflects no'"'ns
but discredit upon It. a partial invesu-
cation has been made: but probably the
half has not been told yet.
,udse Van wyck. in his campaign
s,ocches has dwelt at length upon TINS
great steal and has asked the voters oi
the state 10 turn the party out that per-
mitted II. Few OF the Republican ORATORS
have undertaken TO defend the canal Jop-
herv Colonel Roosevelt and DIR. Depew
bave carefully ahstaIned from saying
word I'm defence OF he thieves. But Lieu
tonant-Govcrnor Woodruff was poiuer'
Night before last. at Rochester. ne uhuei-
cook 90 deliver set speech with the pur-
nose of demonstrating that the money III
question had been well spent; but he was
mercilessly hooted down by his RepubIi-
can audience.
The Erie canal passes through Roches-
ter. and its people know great zeal
ohout the frauds that have been prac-
tlced. They had no patience with me
bvpocritical and sanctimonious Woodruff
and they hesitated not to show their dis-
appreciation by gibes. jeers, cat-calis' etc
The result was that Mr.. Woodruff had 10
desist. and more acceptable Republican
orators were called upon to fill out his
time.
Mr.. Woodruff is the Aeutenant-Gover-
nor now, and was renominated as Roose-
yelrs running mate. 1t is generally con-
ceded that he made a bad break at
Rochester. and II is believed he has great
" injured his party's cause in this can
Vase
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28

For weeks past the Chicago police have
been mystided by the freaks of some UNI
known individual, who amused himself by
smashing the windows of many houses
in a certain neighborhood. At first peo-
ple didn't bother about the matter, but
towards the last the trouble was so often
repeated and the difficulty of detecting
the offender proved so great that the
presence Of spooks and spirits was feared
by many. Fifteen policemen. three train
ed detectives, and several Pinkerton men
puzzled their heads over the matter for
DAYS. and, at last, after mountainous
groanings by the bewidered constabulary
their vigilance detected the mouse which
was the cause of all the trouble. As
might have been expected, the offender
was a small boy, who had had lots" Of
fun. And what makes the matter still
more humorous is the fact that the young
ster had directed his efforts principally
against the windows of his uncle's house,
and that it was mis- daily custom to assist
the police in looking for the guilty indi-
vidual. OF course, the boys relations say
he is innocent, and are now indignant
with the police Chicago boys appear to
be very much like the species We have in
this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-28

Certain natives of Porto Rico. resident
in New York. have submitted another
legal nut for lawyers to crack. These ma
tives Of the southern isle assert that they
are now full-fedged citizens of The United
States, and are entitled to vote at the
coming election. They declare trey are
no longer citizens of Spain. Spanish SOW
ereignty over Porto Rico having been
abrogated. They cannot be citizens OF any
other foreign country. and consequently
they must be citizens of the United States.
Some argue that this position is false
that Congress has not yet taken the ne
cessary steps for the annexation of the
island. while others are of opinion that
the Porto Ricans can only become citi-
zens by the usual naturalization process.
We shall not undertake to venture an
opinion on the subject now. The question
OF citizenship has more than once proved
a puzzler 10 the legal profession.