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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
Objected 10 Being Called Thief.

SANDERSVILLE, GA, Jan. SL-As the
result of his objection TO the new RepuO-
iican postmaster Mark w. Pournelle, at
Ioomsboro, near here, DR.. jenkins, of
that place was shot ana fatally wounded
by That official Saturday night. Pour
nele has resided in this section for some
time, and was known as a quiet and
law-abiding citizen. A week or two ago
ne discovered that the pOstaiice at
Toomsboro was vacant. and on applying
FOR the place was given 1t. For some
reason Jenkins was displeased with the
appointment, and did not hesitate 10 show
H.
A day or ewo jenkins issued some
circulars. referring 10 the new appointee
as thief. and employing other very I'M
complimentary epitheis. On learning this.
Pournell instituted a search for Jenkins
SATURDAY night they met on the public
square, and after a heated conversation,
watch was heard by no one outside OF the
interested parties. Pournelle drew his
weapon and inflicted a wound on the
person OF the physician which Will proba-
bly, prove fatal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. H.-Special.-Aus-
tin Davis cO0red In the County Court to-
day charged Justice OF the Peace George
W. d. Ainsworth and Consiahles j. L.
Anderson and Daniel r. Linehan with un-
lawfully arresting him for owing man "A
small sum money. Davis, In his declara-
ton, stated that he was put In jail. but
was afterwards released by Justice AIMS
worth on payment OF the amount OF the
debt.
A rule requiring the officials 10 show
cause why they should not be removed
from office for misfeasance and malfeas-
ance in Office for gross neglect and In
competency, was returnable to-day and
was answered by Capt. j. W. Happier for
the defendants.
Capt. Happier demurred 10 the charges
on the ground that they were improperly
specified. and the demurrer hetnx sustain
ed. the rule was dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
4 hLUNDIhH Ar HOME.
The Gold Fever Gives It wonde, ful stimu

lus to business ON the coast.
TACOMA, WASH, Jan. u.-in two
weeks more. the klOndike rush. already
enormous, WI. be IN fuil swing. Between
$1,000 ana 1900 men. 1t is estimated. will
sail for the gold coast between this and
july 1st
mat the klondike excitement has slim
ulated business revival on Puget Sound is
.hown on every hand. stores in Tacoma
and Seattle which remained vacant during
the business depression are now all filed.
Vacant houses are being filled in the
same manner and rents have increased
- 10 80 per cent.
The fact that the present passenger
rates 20 Alaska were increased % to %
per cent. effective January 10Th, has in
no wise slackened the demand. Com
3nencing tate IN February, the departures
OF steamers from Puget Sound TO south
eastern Alaska ports will average at
least one daily.
tiftcen evaporating plants on Puget
Sound are now turning out daily ten tons
Of condensed vegetables. including pota-
.oes. sweet potatoes. carrots. parsnips
turnips. squash. onions ana soup mix
ture
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high carat OF His Honors character
thought that he would be compelled TO
aDdicate In order to fight the duel which
the gOssips insisted would have TO take
place between HIM and the stalwart men,
Der from Pittsylvania.
IL is. therefore. with surprise that many
VIII learn that since the investigation
began Mr.. Wilson and His Honor have
gotten 10 be on terms known as thick
in curbstone parlance. They often are
seen arm-in-arm on the thoroughfares
and have been known to lend each other
postage stamps and to hold each other 5
ovcrcOats. IL Is even said that the MEM
Der once smoked fve-cent cigar on His
H0nor's recommendation. The last can
not be verified.
However. last evening these two chums
for whom the milk Of human kindness had
been steriliZed IN the fires OF investiga-
ton. were progressing arm-in-arm up
Main street in front or the Lexington
Hotel.
Justice John was kept busy acknowl-
edging the sautations OF as many Az
could recognize his anterior contour as II
doomed ahead OF the lank representative
from Pittsyivania. while the latter. whose
acquaintance Is more limited. took in the
sights.
While thus occupied they were accosted
by an excited and vehement Ethiop who
drew His Honor aside and confidently
shouted in the listening ear his trouble.
From the darkey's ordinations was
gathered that he had an incorrigible son.
II wants ter put dat chile inter de
defOrmatory." he yelled: IAN doan'
kcer shucks fer dat Wilson mans arei-
ments. I b'lebes in dat deformatory an
| wants mer chile ter go dar"'
His Horror winked az the member as ne
tried 10 ease the darkeys troubled SOUL
Mr. Wilson's bread shoulders shook as
he listened TO the TRADE. and as inc
darkey moved off he laughed his Dig
bass laugh while His Honor chimed IN
I'm MS baritone glee. and harmony reign
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01

There are many people mere yet VINO re-
memDer tne U4u ttci-snOp on AIdrnce
slrcet, IN tnls pace, owned in ms lllc tiine
by Mr.. James g. nun, ana used as nat
ldctvry. Inc oid DuiluIns mas qulte a
history, buI u became unsafe, ana Is now
being torn down. rms bunding WAS erect
ed by AIr. J. G.. HUN lOug before me war.
re Was "A natter by traae, anu conducted
the hat factory Tor many years. anu al
that humble enterprise Was then MADE
nearly all the hats worn by the people OF
cram, Mon, sOmcry, rrdnAIn, bo.e.Ourt,
Bedford, FLOYD and Roanoke counties,
ana during the late war MIR. Hun had
quite u large contract with the Confede-
RAE government 70 supply hats for the
Confederate soldiers. These were an
mace In the modest little factory now be-
ing torn down.
Mr. j. {. hun, and his brother Powell
II. hun, came TO Salem In 1919 and start
ed In business together. This was then
a part OF Botetourt county. Fincastle be-
ing the county seat. Both of those gem
tlemen served IN the war OF 1872 and 1914
having served out their terms. they To-
Gated in Fairfax IN 1917 and from there
came to Salem. During their residence
mere both filled public Offices OF trust in
the county, and lived TO ripe old ages.
When Averill hame his raid through
this section he visited Mr.. Hun 8 shop to
destroy It's stock. but the goods were re-
moved before he reached here. Like the
old buildings, the citizens OF those days
are fast passing away SO we shall soon
be an entirely new town, building, citi-
zenship AMI all.-Salem Times-Register.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
BELrEyrs IN rHE"DEFORMArORrv
An Old Negro With IA Bad Boy Beseeches
Justice j John in Despair.

Anent the labOred discussions now con-
Stunning time and patience before the
House Committee Of Asylums and Pris-
ons regarding the Laurel Reformatory. a
little incident OF yesterday evening that
bore on the matter will bear telling.
II will be remembered that Represen-
tative W. r. Wilson. Of Pitsylvania. in
evolving the idea OF the investigation be-
fore his colleagues or the House, made
caustic statements that swept high and
low I'm everything that concerned the
Laurel school.
Thus II was that Justice John Crutch-
field, sitting innocent and cherubic, deaf
ing out his virgin justice TO the suppl
cants at the throne" came within focus
OF the able Pittsylvanlan searchlight
and was subjected 10 its most burning
rays, which the urbane exponent OF the
blind goddess actually seemed 70 enjoy.
For Q time those who did not know the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
ur4I1 sNow ram ~ yET YORK.
MANY Predictions Of a blizzard Fog on
Tho IinN AID. ln Irnnhles.


NEW YORK. january a.-Since .
O'Clock This morning snow has been fall
mg In This city and vicinity. and to-
nieht 20 strong west wind and falling
temperature call forth many predictions
Of "A blizzard All day there was a dense
fox on the BAY in addition 10 the blind
INK snow. and traffic ou the water was
seriol-ly impodcd There was one bad
fcrryboat collision and many accidents
were narrowly averted. The cable ana
elevated roads in this city and the troll
l-v lines in Brooklyn and Jersey city
kept snow ploWs in constant service ana
we're not badly imncded.
The cold weather filled the city lodg-
nr houses to overlooking. and last night
and tonight many women ana children
who applied for shelter were sent TO the
different hospitals
DETROIT MICH Jan. 8l.-The fourth
severe blizzard OF the winter Is playing
havoc with railway schedules over nearly
AN Of both peniusulas of Michigan.
Three trains on the Toledo Saginaw
and Muskegon railroad are sull In the
sDow east of Greenvllo. and nearly all
trains on that portion OF the Detroit.
Grand Rapids ond Western roads are can
ceiled. Towns on the Lake Michigan
shore are badly showed up. and street.
car and other traffic seriously impeded.
Deep snow and cold prevail all through
the Northern districts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
AN AWFUL CONFESSION.
Am STORMS tCkNOHLEDGE THE
MURDER or RATHBURNs.
Bt. Mother says the Man who Did That
Dsed Ought To BE banged. No Matter
~ lie IL Ny son strongly Guarded.

BURLINGTON. IOWA. Jan. 3i-Abe
storms has confessed 10 the murder OF
Mrs Fanny Rathburn and he~ daughter
MARY.
Tho confession was made TO Chief-of-
police Grenicr. and the county attorney.
Stoin.s ssys he committed the deeds Sun
dag night. January 23d. lie Killed the
mounos first I'm the cellar. Then he en-
f.crd me little sir into the bedroom a. owe
end after terrible struggle cut her
threat.
THE SWEAT BOX.
The confession was obtained after q
ions Siege Of sweat box examination.
Ancr 10 was obtained. storms was taken
to the morgue where ne begged not 10 see
fnc bodies Of his victims Ho turned
sickly pslc and trcmhled violently when
ho gazcd upon his victims
Storms and Cox. AN alleged accom-
r'ico arc now locked up in the county
lai and strongly guarded by deputies.
armed with Winchestcrs. Sheriff
smith has issued % proclamation TO the
effect that any attempt TO break into the
Iaii AMI lynch storms viii be met with
summary TREATMENT by the deputies. who
viii not hesitate 10 shoot.
SD is quiet tonight though threats OF
Anching were made during the after
noon.
WHAT HIS MOTHER SAYS.
storms mother was In Burllrgton to-
a"l. She is ID fine looking. intelligent
woman ana WIS horrined by her sons
prodcam,nt. she exclaimed when first
bearing OF tho murder:
Ihe man who did that deed ought TO
'' mans no matter Il bee is my son"
COX as held as az acce ssory TO the
crime "Ithough he eas not cor fessed. Ills
preliminary hcaUhg IS set Tor Wodnes-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01

Romantic Marriage of Mr. T.. c. Joliine
and Miss Sinclair.

Romantic Marriage oi HI' - - ""hih"
and Miss Sinclair.
BALTIMORE Jan. 3l.-A wedding which
was OF more than usual interest. tinge
OF romance being connected with the oc-
caslon. was solcmnized at Grace Protest.
ant Episcopal church during tho past
week. The contracting parties were Miss
Sally Janncy Sinclair. Of RoSsVllle, Bat
timOre County. and Edward Conrad Jol-
life. in the marriage license the age OF
the groom is given as siXty-iive years
and that Of Miss Sinclair as sixty years
Both are Nirginians. When Miss Sinclair
was a girl In her teens. and living near
CharestOwn. w. Va, she met Mr. Joilite.
Their mountaineering ripened into some
thing more than friendship. and they were
regarded as lovers. \ separation took
place. and later Miss Sinclair came to
Maryland.
Mr.. Jolliffne removed to Clear Brook.
near Winchester, Va, where he mar
red. He had three children by his tirst
wife. Some years ago Mr.. Jolliffe's wife
died. and coming 10 Baltimore he met
Miss Sinclair The latter had remained
true 10 the memory Of their youthful
cOurtshlp. and the advances or her ven
cradle lover were favOraby received: TIE
bride walked mp the isle with the groom
ana her brother. who gave her away.
kov. William 3. Mcpherson. OF the
Church of the Holy Comforter. Miss SIN
ciairs pastor. performed the ceremony.
The couple will reside az Winchester
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
o JrUARY.
Mrs. Nary TAbb- Wake.

Mrs. Mary .aUb Wake, rellci
OF Rev. Lewis Wake. Tor number
of years rector OF ST. stephens episcopal
church. in Cecil county. Md. died
In Baltimore Sunday after an H.
ness of several months. Mrs. Walk
was tho second daughter OF Mr.
Roger y. Atkinson, OF Sherwood. Lunen-
burg county. Va. and niece Of Bishop
Atkinson. OF the Episcopal Diocese OF
North Carolina. For the last ten years
she had been a resident of Staunton. Va.
where tho remains Will be taken for In
termcnt.
Mrs. Wake Is survived by nine chill
dren. as follows: Mrs. Thomas A.
Brander, Of Richmond; Mrs. T. c.
Crinkshank. OF Cecil. Nd: Miss Mary T.
Wake, OF Norfolk. Miss Margaret
Wake. VI IS Agnes Wake. and Miss Cali
vert Wake, OF Staunton; Mr.. Lewis
Wake. OF Portsmouth; Mr.. Seiden
Wake. OF Richmond. and Mr.. Roger
Wake. OF Stanton.
Several sisters survive her. among them
Mrs. Bishop Law. OF Baltimore: Mrs.
Orlando Smith. OF Missouri Mrs. Charles
Young. OF stanton: DR.. u. NJ. Atkinson
and Mr. william Atkinson, OF stanton.
Mrs. Wake was also a connection OF
Bishop Robert Gibson. OF this city.
Mrs. Wake was a woman Of rare beau-
ty and s: lntliness Ct character and leaves
numerous friends In Maryland and Viz
ginia, who will remember with affection
her many lovable and admirable traits.
A special TO The Times last night from
stanton, Va. says:
The death OF Mrs. Mary 7. Wake. or
this city, which occurred in Baltimore
yesterday afternoon, was n severe blow
TO many relatives and friends and has
cast a gloom over the entire community.
No one has ever lived here who was
more beloved and revered. Mrs. Wakes
lovaliness of character and earnest. deep
piety are beyond description and COM
munity must be better for her having
been a member of H. She was the friend
and loving councillor. OF all who knew
her and there was many a sad and be-
reaved heart when the news came that
she had entered into rest.
Mrs. Wake was related 10 many OF the
eminent clergymen OF the Episcopal
Church in Virginia. North Carolina and
Maryland. She was a niece of Bishop
Atkinson. OF North Carolina, and the
sanity Or. Gibson, OF Petersburg and
cousin OF Bishop Gibson. OF Virginia She
was in her sixty-third year. The fune-
raj will be this afternoon from Emmanuel
church or which she was a most devoted
member.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01

The Assembly now being held at the
Richmond Avenue Church OF Christ, cor
ner OF that avenue and Bryant street, has
attracted the largest audiences ever gath
cred in that building. Special sermons by
the Hon. Il. +. Sweeney will be delivered
tomorrow morning and evening. Mr..
Sweeney has fulfilled all the promises
made regarding his ability as preacher
and teacher OF the Word, and many have
received new light concerning the sim
plicity ana efficacy Of the Gospel. Chris
tan life has been greatly quickened by
MS mastery addresses and many have
been led from darkness and unfrutful
lives into light and Righteousness. There
Is an entire absence OF sensationalism and
excitement-everything appeals to sobrety
and intelligent conviction in considering
the claims OF the Bible. No apologies are
made for the plain. simple truths OF the
Gospel. and the speaker Is showing him.
self 70 be master In the cause OF Christ.
The meetings may continue during next
week. but definite announcement will be
made from night TO night The public Is
invited on ali ccasions.-Butralo Com
merc!ai.
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Anson's Relations with the Colts.

CHICAGO Jan. a.-James A. Hart, Sec
rotary OF the Chicago Ball Club, said to-
night that he would tomorrow evening
make a formal statement covering the
relations that are To exist hereafter be-
tween the club and Captain A. c. Arson.
II is generally regarded as a certainty
that Arson will have nothing 10 do with
the club in any capacity and that Tom
Burns will be manager. Neither Hart nor
Arson Will say one word on the subject
tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01

ATLANTA. GA. Jan. SIR. T. Sim
mons. famous throughout the country as
the originator OF simmons Liver Regu'a-
tor. died in this city last night at an ad-
vanced age. He was a native 0eorg!an
and expired at the homo Of his daughter.
Nrs- w. J. Thebaut
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
New Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3l.-The weather
was clear and cool and the track was in
fairly good condition to-day:
First race-six and a half furlOngs.-W
c. r. & TO y first, MaZar.ne CO TO l and
EVEN second. Elton Jacket (even) third.
Time. l:2il2.
Second race-six furlongs .-Crystalline
q 20 y first. Eitholin @ 10 10 and OUT
second Globe l. GO TO ! and ouD third.
Time. 1:l7la.
Third race-mile and twenty yards
Maggie :. 90 TO u first, Basquil @ TO
and & TO - second. Brighton (even) third.
Time 1854.
Fourth race-handicap. one mile.-David
C. TO - first, silva on 10 and 10 -
second, Royal Choice 60 TO - third. Time,
1:f4t.
Fifth race-seven and a half furlongs-
Judge Steadman (even first. Ellsmere as
TO / and 10 II second. Jack of Hearts
C. 10 II third. Time. 1880,
Sixth race-one mile Backing Brush Is
10 u first, Arrezzo 6 to ] and EVEN sec
ond. Rhett Goode 60 TO p third. Time,
1:47
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. Jan. 81
Special Mr.. W. Il. Hall a drummer re-
presenting Winston. y. c. firm died AT
Hotel Gleason at 300 to-day after an III
ness OF two weeks, from pneumonia
Mr. Hall was twenty-nine years OF age
and married. His remains were taken
10 Winston this evening for intorment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
Daniel L. Brainc.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3l-Daniel Lawrence
Rraine. Rear Admiral OF the United
states Navy. retired. died at his homo
In Brooklyn last night from heart failure.
following an attack Of rheumatism. He
had not been seriously III until last Fri
day. since which time his family ply
slcisn had been in almost constant at
tendance He leaves a widow, three sons.
and {. darehteF.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
Rx-covrrnnr Plnist"a.

BANGOR. ME-. Jan. 3i.-Ex-Govsrnor
Pjaisted. OF Maine. died at i55 this morn
ing He was born In jefferson. n. H.,
in the late war; elected Governor OF
Maine 1851 10 isSi Since 1854 he has been
editor OF the New Age. at Bangor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
Robert Northington.

PETERSBURG. VA. Jan. u.-Robert
Northington who for some years past
has been a letter-carrier at tho post
office in this city, died very suddenly
about half-past ono o'clock Sunday
morning. OF congestion OF the lungs. lie
was at one time deputy high constable
under the Republican administration. He
leaves a widow and eight children. the
youngest OF whom is two years OF age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
Mr.. HAIRY Ann Powell.

hMPORIA. VA. Jan. 3l.-Special-
Mrs. Mary Ann Powell. relict OF the .ate
Joseph r. Powell. died at the residence
OF her son. William VI. Powell, yesterday
morning. Mrs. Powell had been an inya-
lid Tor several months. and her death
was not unexpected.
she had been member OF the Baptist
church for forty years and was the Oldest
member OF the church. She was most
excellent Christian lady. and leaves sew
eral children and grand children.
Inc funeral took place this afternoon
from the family hurying ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
BROOKLYN HANDTCAP ENTRIES.
Weights for the Horges Announced-A

Weights for the Horg"s Announced-A
Fino Array of Talent.
NEW YORK. Jan. 3l.-The Brooklyn
Jackry club announces the following
weights for horses entered for the Brook
Ign Handicap, for three-year-olds and
upward To be- run Saturday, May 18th;
distance. one mile and a quarter:
Ben Brush. 12S. Ornament, ~; Ben
Holiday. III: on Deck. 10; TillO. IFS;
Or Cadet. III; Howard Mann. 10,
Typhoon H.. Lehman. III: Don De orc.
11S: Buddha, 1l2: Royal Stag, Imp, 10;
Lok. ogden. Ben Eder. Byron McClel-
land. 100: Meadow Thorpe. los; The Ro-
man. AlgOl 1O7: Isadore. Semple Ego.
Premier. 1O6: Macy. Merry Prince. Plau-
DIT. lOj: Previous Lou Bramble, lui;
Fleur De Lis. Lake Shore. lO3: Dr. Shop
hard. Ulysses 1O2; ST. Bartholomew, Box.
100: pardhall 100: rraverser Hs. Mich
ael. III; Mohegan. 81; Great Bend. CAL
dron, Winged Foot. %: Schiller. %: Sly
Fox, %; Sensational, 20; our Johnny. s..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01

MllILnm Iulld llrmtnI,.

STORMONT. VA, Jan. i.-Spccial-Mr.
William Todd Clements. a former rest
dent and "a prominent merchant OF Bal
timOrc. died sudueniy OF hodrl disease
yesterday afternoon. lie was an his thlr-
tieth year Of age, and leaves a widow and
one enid. Hls tather, Mr. AZ, VI. Glenn
ents. who lives here. arrived ia Balti-
more on Saturday morning for a visit
10 his son and found him In excellent
health. but telegrapncd to-day the sad
news Of his death 10 mis- brothers and sis
tiers here.
Mr.. X. n. Clements, brother Of the de-
ceased left on steamer this evening TO DO
at the burial. which takes place to-mOr-
row In BalIlmOrc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
AFTER TIE WAR.

There Is really no use In trying to cross a
bridge before ii Is reached. But as some OF
our friends both ut home and abroad, seem
unable TO resist the fascinating though futile
attempt, n few not always considered fac's
NAV not inappropratey be called to mind 30
sane n journal as "The Outlook" of London. Tor
examine. asks what Is to be done with Cuba
after the war: ITO install Cuba as an indie
'.pcndcnt republic woGld be to create another
.IIav,i To rule her as rule India Is I'M
possible under tho present Constitution 10
administer her as a nascent State destined 10
"entcr tho Union would be to add TO the over
load of coorcd citizens under which the Union
lis already beginning TO stagger.' There ar"
three well-m,ant propositions. not one of which
Is conclusive.
Without in the least degree attempting TO
anticipate the decision of this Government.
which will be made at the proper time and will
beyond question be authoritative 1t may be
polntcd out that no inclination toward the last
Of the courses mentioned by 1.-THE Outlook has
been seriously manifested; and the adoption Of
il may he regarded as too improbable Tor pres
ent consideration As to the first proposition,
II appears TO be founded on n misappreheh-
sion. An Independent Cuban republic might
be turbulent and unstable or It might not II
would not be another Hayu'-that Is, negro
State-because negroes form only minority
OF its population. In no province are they IN
the majority. In the whole island they are
not more than 30 per cent of the population.
In three States of this Union negroes form
majority OF the population; in eight States they
form n larger proportion Of the whole than IN
cuba. and In each Of seven States they are
ACTUALLY more numerous than In the whole OF
Cuba
The second Of tho propositions made by The
Outlook" Is obviously to be discussed In
purely academic manner. The same PROPOSE
ton has been made concerning Hawaii and
other lands the acquisition OF which has been
considered In reply IL IS To be said that any
such constitutional impossibillty does not ap-
pear 10 exist. and is not believed by competent
authorities 10 exist We have already recalled
Josiah Qulncy's protes,aioD that annexation
OF Louisiana would be unconstitutional and
would If Effected rcnd the Constitution asun
der Yet that instrument stood that strain.
and has stood It pretty we'll for the best part
Of a century. II has stood the strain Of other
annexatlons. and Of annexations Of territory
which have not after many years become
States and some ~ which are not expected
ever to become states II Congress has power
60 dispose Of and make all needful rules ana
regulations respecting the territory or other
property belonging 10 the United states ana
has for many years successfully exercised that
power over the District Of Columbia and New
Mexico and Alaska and other lands. we are
inclined 10 think II might find Itself constitu-
lionally competent TO govern any other real
estate In ths quarter Of the world which this
Nation might IN any way acquire.