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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-23

unable to become pregnant but since have used it my
health is much improved and have big baby boy the joy
and pride of home
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-23

Most circus performers are wellposted.-
L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-23

Some men work hardest trying to accom-.
pish useless things.-Chicago Daily News
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-23

"Hellol" exclaimed the fish "Here to
stay" No. replied the worm; 81 Just
dropped in for a bite - Philadelphia
Record.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
WANTED TO ASSASSINATE HIM.
A Gang Of Toughs Waited at Geronimo to
Do Him Up with Winchesters, But
Wisely Retained,

Detective George Scarborough, who is
in this city on legislative business came
near being killed at Geronimo, A. t.,
the other day. John Williams, an all
round tough and bad man, was wound
ed by Scarborough on Black river No
vember "a last, while resisting arrest,
but was run in at Geronimo by Deputy
Sheriff John Selman on the 18th inst.
However, Williams escaped that night,
while on the following day Scarborough,
with Sheriff Ben Clark, showed up on
the train to take the prisoner away.
1t was then that Scarborough was no.
titled that the friends of the culprit and
other bad men whom he had made the
country too warm for, had been laying
in wait with Winchesters and six-shoot-
ers to take take his life when he ap-
peared. George took the situation in,
but never flinched and told the con-
ductor to send his body back to Deming,
where his wife would give it decent
burial. The railroad men urged him to
take refuge in the depot or stay in the
train, but the detective knew no fear
and walked out into the open with his
repeating shotgun in his hand. Four of
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
KELLEY WAS APEACH
Laboratory Of the Late Famous
Motor Inventor Showed to
Have Been "Fixed."
TUBING WAS EVERYWHERE
Committee Of Scientific Experts Give the
Premises a Thorough and Profitable
0verhauling Conservation Of For
ces with la Vengeance.

philadelphia, Jan. 19.-The Press to-
day, publishes an article giving the de-
tails of an investigation OF the dls-
mantled work shop of the late John w.
Keeley, which the Press contends clear
ly proves the mysterious Keeley motor
to have been delusion and1a deception,
and it's alleged mysterious forces trick
cry. The flooring of the work shop was
taken up and the brick partition wall
removed. The Press was assisted by
Prof. Carl Herring, consulting engineer;
Prof. Arthur w. Goodspeed, assistant
professor Of physics, and Prof. Wilmer,
professor of experimental physiology
of the University of Pennsylvania, and
DR.. M G.. Miller, who has had special
training in exploration. Clarence b.
Moore, son Of Mrs. Bloomfield Moore,
was an interested spectator. State
ments in the article, which are substan-
tiated by the signed statements Of the
above named scientists, are to the eff
feet that tubing was found concealed in
the brick work and under the floor of
the laboratory. This laid bare the pos
sibilities of the deception, as the tub
ing is of kind calculated to stand high
pressure and could be used in connec-
tion with the great steel sphere found
last week in the laboratory which ex-
perts intimate was used as reservoir
for compressed air or compressed gas,
and with the tubing, could thus form
an agency for forces that moved the
motor in the exhibition room.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
THE ROW AT SAMOA
Bullheaded German Consul Attempts
to Rough 1t Over the Amer
leans and English.
SETS UPNEWSUPREME COURT
English and American Marines Overthrow
the Impromptu Seat Of dn)Justice
and Fire the German Outfit
Into the Street.

London, Jan. 19.-- A special from
Auckland says: all parties at Apa con-
tinue to unite in condemning the
Germany consul for the fighting be-
tween the rival kings. 1t is pointed out
that in violation of all agreements, the
consul accom- panied Mataafa's force
when the claimant invaded the town,
and encouraged opposition to Malietoa
Tanus. When the British and American
consuls were informed of the situation
they adjourned court and locked the
building. The German consul demanded
the keys, but they were refused him.
He broke open the doors, removed the
locks and replaced them with others.
He afterwards brought the German
municipal president into chamber. He
latter went onto the balcony and shouted
to the British and American marines
assembled on the square, IL am the
supreme court. am chief Justice. The
The crowd replied with jeers. The
British consul demanded the keys which
refused. A Scotchman named Mackie
thereupon climbed onto the building and
hoisted the Samoan flag while the
British and American conSuls and a
number of marines invaded the building
forced the doors open and pushed the
German consul into the street Then
the two consuls formally opened court
and issued warning against any fur
ther interference with it's jurisdiction,
threatening to imprison any one attempts
ing do so The situation is now quiet.
AMERICAN CRUISER FOR SAMOA.
Washington Jan. 19.-The navy de-
partment has prepared orders for the
cruiser Philadelphia to proceed to
Samoa at once to represent the United
States there The Philadelphia is due
at Srn Diego next Sunday from Aca-
puco and meanwhile if an, vessel more
quickly available can be found. one OF
of Dewey's feet for instance, it will be
urgent appeal from the United States
consul. The commander OF the Phia-
delphia will act in conformity with the
instructions from the United States
consul: as far as these are in line with
the treaty of Berlin which the United
States contends must be literally en-
forced until amended.
Further particulars regarding the dis
turbances at Samoa show, that Ma
taafa's followers numbered about 5000
men while the adherents of Malietoa
Tanus were only about thousand.
There was two hours fighting between
the rival forces, during which several
warriors were decapitated. The Amer
lean consul issued proclamation claim
ing the Berlin treaty had the same
4
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19

the gang who had been specially detail
ed by their comrades in crime to do the
killing, We're standing some distance off
with their guns, and everybody in
sight expected murderous work to begin
at once. But George was ready with his
repeater, his eagle optic was peeled for
business, and had any one of those men
drawn a bead on him, at least two
would have gone down with him. But
a criminal is always a coward, and
knowing what the result would be the
gang did not venture to fire. The de-
tective kept an unfiinching look out,
and not one of those wretches in that
outfit dared to fire. The officer was in
town several hours, and then went
away as no trace could be learned of the
escaped prisoner. Mr. Scarborough has
many friends who are morally certain
that if he is made captain of the pro-
posed troop of New Mexico rangers. he
will clean out the foul roosts that have
caused so much trouble in the south
western part of the territory
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
MARKET REPORT.

New York, Jan. l9.-Money on call
nominally ? % "a per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, 3 "a 81. Silver, 59%;
lead, $500. !.
Chicago.-Wheat, May, 7O19 "a 7o9s;
July, 6s9S. Com, JAN, 34M; May, 36H
@37. Oats, Jan, 263s: May, S7s.
Chicago. = Cattle, receipts, $500;
steady to strong; beeves, $4.0o q $3.50;
cows and heifers, $500 q $3.50; Texas
steers, SO. 40 q $4.75; stockers and feed
ers, $3.15 a $4. so. Sheep, 10000; steady;
natives, $2.75 q $4.2o; westerns, $500 q
$4.15; lambs, $3.75 % $50.
Kansas City--Cattle, receipts, 5000;
steady to strong; native steers, $500
"a $500; Texas steers, $3.65 "a $4.S5;
Texas cows, $2.25 "a $3.50; native cows
and heifers, So. 90 a $4.20; stockers and
feeders, $500 "a $4.s5; bulls, $2.75 "a
$40. Sheep, 1000; steady; lambs, $500
(0 81. 90: muttOns, $2. so 90 $4.25.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
RESURRECTION in IIEDANAO.
Mohammedans and Fanatics Securing the
Country and Preaching holy War
Spain Waiting for Senate to ACT.

Madrid, Jan. 19.-The war office re-
ceived dispatch today from General
Rios, in command Of the Spanish troops
in the Philippines, which says the sit
uation at Manila is unchanged. Still,
according to his advices, the insurrec-
ton in the island Of Mindanao against
the Americans is growing rapidly.
Numerous Mohammedans are there,
and fanatics are securing the country
preaching holy war. It Is further as
serted that the island Of zebu Is In full
revolt. Premier Sagasta announces
that the queen regent will sign decree
convoking the cortes on the day follow
ing the receipt Of news of ratification
of the treaty Of peace by the United
States senate.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Deserving the Silver Ship.

Milwaukee, Jan. 19.-The Journal to-
day prints letter written, by Edward
C. Wall, of Wisconsin, member of the
Democratic national committee, in
which he says: 1T is my belief that the
doctrine of 16 to is neither Democratic
nor sound business proposition, but is
in fact entirely opposite to both. ],
with many Others accepted the plat
form of 1896, not because of that decla-
ration, but Notwithstanding it, and at
this time it seems proper for me to en-
ter as 1 now do my protest as Demo-
crat, against a repetition Of that mis-
take. l make no protest against the
rest of the platform of 1896, and for
Colonel Bryan, nominee for president,
at that time I have the very highest
respect, knowing he is sincere, honest
and fearless man."
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Philippine Commission to Sail.

Washington, Jan. 19.-President
Schurman, of Cornell university; Pro-
fessor Worcester of Ann Arbor, and
Colonel DENLY, three members Of the
Philippine commission now in the Unit
ed States, had long conference with
the president today. They will receive
their commissions tomorrow, when
Schurman will be formally designated
as chairman and Edwin w. Hanna, of
Chicago, secretary. With the exception
of Colonel DENLY, who will be unavoid-
ably detained here about two weeks, the
members will take the steamer Vancou-
Yer on the 30th inst. for Hongkong.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Woodmen Installation.

Coronado Camp, Woodmen of the
World, entertained number of guests
last evening at Odd Fellows hall in a
manner which made many friends
for the order The occasion was the
installation of newly elected officers, as
follows: w. J. Mcpherson, consul com
mander: Jacob Stein, advisor leuten-
ant; H. s. Kaune, banker; D. M. White,
escort; w. M. H. Woodward, clerk;
Alex. Read, watchman; Baily Novel;,
sentry; Charles Haspelmath, manager.
After the installation banquet was
spread and served in the hall and those
present enjoyed themselves until late
hour On dispensing to their homes all
voted the Woodmen Jolly good fellows
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
PRESENTATION OF GOLD MEDAL.
Governor Otero to Receive Such from the
Officers of the Rough Riders,

The officers of the New Mexico
squadron of Rough Riders who are now
in Santa Fe met in the parlors of the
Palace hotel last evening and arranged
for the presentation of IL gold medal to
the war governor of New Mexico,
Miguel A. Otero Captains Llewellyn
and Muller were appointed to arrange
a programs for a banquet or public re-
ception followed by ball. During the
festivities the medal will be presented
to the governor. The medal, which has
been already purchased, is a work OF
art, and will be retained in the Otero
family as an heir loom for all time to
come. The affair will occur about Feb
ruary l, and arrangements are being
made to have all members of the New
Mexico squadron present.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
SHOT THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
somerville, MI, Chief Was Chasing
Safe Blower, When the Latter Turned
and Fired with Perhaps
Fatal Effect,

New York, Jan. 19--Chief of Police
Grow, of Somerville, N. j., was shot and
perhaps fatally wounded early today,
while chasing a burglar. The safe in
the office of Swift & Company, Chi
cago beef dealers, was blown open with
dynamite. AS Grow reached the Office
he saw man coming out, and chased
him block. The burglar stopped sud-
denly and shot Crow in the lungs, and
escaped. The thieves did not have time
to rifle the safe.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Utah Legislature Still Ballotine.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. l9.-The
legislature took nine ballots today for
United States Senator. The result at
first was King, 49,: McCune, "A: Powers,
Z; Cannon, Z; A. L. Thomas (Rep.) 13;
Nebeker, 1; Allen Il not voting, l. On
the seventh ballot, King gained one and
McCune lost /, and this position was
maintained for the last two ballots when
an adjournment was taken.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19

Washington, Jan. 9.-The charges
and specifications in the court martial
case Of Commissary General Eagan have
been drafted and are In the hands OF
the president. The charges are con-
duct unbecoming an officer and a gen.
tleman, and conduct preiudicial to good
order and military discipline.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Prominent Oklahoma Man Dead.

David, o. T., Jan. 19.-Colonel A. }.
Blackwell is dead. He was identified
with many large land and railroad deals
affecting Oklahoma, and lead a very
eyentful life. He married rich Cher
okee girl, and he and his wife once
saved the town of David from an Indian
massacre. Years ago, he was sent to
the Detroit penitentiary for ten years
for counterfeiting.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
No Result In Delaware.

Dover, Del, Jan. 19.--The third bal
lot Of the joint session Of the legislature
resulted as follows: G. Gray, (Dem.)
Is; Addicks, (Rep) Is; Henry A. Du-
pont, (Rep.) II; John g. Gray, (Dem.)
8; William Hilles, (Rep)3.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
nurued Dodiss Recovered.

Memphis. Tenn, Jan. 1s.-Three bod
les have been found in the debris Of the
burned steamer Ouachita, which was
destroyed by fire early today. The
bodies were charred beyond recogni-
tion. All other passengers have been
accounted for.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
$500 Men out of Employment.

Hazelton, Pa, 19.-On account of a
threatened strike of the carpenter force
at Honey Brook colliery of the Lehigh &
Wilkesbarre Coal Company, because of
wage disagreement, all works at Auden-
reid and Honey Brook shut down today,
throwing $500 men out of employment
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Disastrous Fire iu New york.

New York, Jan. ia fire which
started last night in the Cammeyer
building, burned until six O'Clock this
morning Three quarters of million
Of dollars is the estimated loss. Nearly
900 people are temporarily thrown out
of employment.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
War Ships for Samoa.

Wellington, N. H., Jan. 19.-Owing to
a trouble at Samoa, growing out Of the
election of the successor of the late
king MalietOa, three British war ships
will proceed there, and one American
war ship will start for the islands from
Honolulu.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
bank oaacer Guilty Of Embesslement.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 19.-Frank M;
Dorsey, formerly cashier OF the failed
First National bank OF Penca,. Neb.,
was found guilty in the federal court
today on l3 counts, charging him with
making false reports to the comptroller,
and misappropriating funds Of the bank
and other Irregularities.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Afraid Of Americans.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 19.-An act to
prohibit aliens from owning placer
mines in British Columbia has finally
passed the provincial legislature and
received the formal assent of the lieu
tenant governor
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19

Bismarck, N. d., Jan. 19.-The ballot
for senator in joint session today result
ed: Johnson rep 30; Thompson, IA;
Marshall, rep II; Little, 9; Lamoure,
Z; McCumber, 4; Hanna, 8; Cooper, 5. \.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
More Troops for Manila.

Leavenworth Kas., Jan. 19.-The
goth United States infantry is ordered
to Manila via San Francisco and will
leave for the west on Saturday next.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
No More Puts and "Cal's. !"

Chicago, Jan. ia local news
agency says the commission houses are
unanimously opposed to continuing the
practice OF trading in puts" and
s.Calls," and are generally sending no.
tices to clients that they will accept no
more orders of this character.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Ho choice In California.

Sacramento, Calf, Jan. 19.-The 22d
ballot for United States senator result
ed in several changes. Barnes dropped
to the fourth place, Bulla taking third.
Burns received rs votes to Grants %,
Barnes IL. and Bulla 49,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
OF for the Philippines.

New York, Jan. 19.-The transport
Grant sailed for the Philippines today,
with the 4th United States infantry and
a battalion of the 18th infantry.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
ouav NOV "a votes Short.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE second
joint assembly ballot resulted in no
election for United States senator.
QUAY is still IA votes short.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
MONOGRAM Note Paper.

Monogram note paper is the correct
thing for private correspondence. The
New Mexican Printing company can
furnish the latest styles of this paper
and at very low prices. Call and see
samples.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
House Of Repressntatives Recognized.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 19.-The
governor recognized the house organi-
zation today, by sending his message to
that body. The message was sent to the
senate a week ago.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Arbitration Does It.

Leavenworth, Kans., Jan. 19.-Mine
owners and strikers of the North Leav-
enworth shaft, where 32O men are en-
ployed have settled their difference by
arbitration,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
s,all on the rence.

Olympia, Wash, Jan. f9.-The vote
FOR United states senator today was az
follows: Foster q, Wilson q, Humes q,
Ankeny Z, Lewis, Democrat, 26, Allen !.
Necessary to a choice, 81.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Colonel sexton seriouslv nj.

Washington, Jan. 19.-Colonel James
A. Sexton, Of Chicago, is lying seriously
i'll here. He had a severe attack of the
grip complicated with kidney trouble.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
q. 4. Cruiser Arrived.

San Diego, Calf, Jan. l0.-The
United States cruiser Philadelphia with
Admiral Kantz on board, arrived here
this morning from Acapulco.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
Prolonging the Agony in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 19.-Hayward
gained seven in the balloting for senat-
or today, though still 81 short of enough
to elect.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-19
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-28
Washington Stock Exchange.

NOTES.-The Exchange Will adjourn Satur-
days during July and i, august. gust. r,,.., S.....
As registered, $4,000 at 1l2A. United States Is,
coupon. $500 a. lo9is, 5000 at l0ss washington sa
Phone. II at 5sH; Mergenthaler Iii LlnOtype, : at
10 at So2ss 10 at ao2ss 5 at 2O25s. 10 at 2O2as.
Lanston Monotype, 40 at ISIS.
6s. 1854 bid. Water Stock currency rs, loo bid
Fund currency 3.65s, lis bid
127 bid, 1880 asked. Metropolitan Railroad cert.
indebt., A. 1l8 bid, 100 asked. Metropolitan
a%Sa Gde ss B bs G s asked aaS
lumbia Railroad I'd mort. 5s ll414 bid. us asked.
City ard suburban Railroad 5s. III hid. Washing
states Electric Light deb imp. es. 1ioai bid, 10
IS, 1l5 bid, I2O asked. Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone 5s, los bid. American Security and
LIST IS, ITO bid: washington Market Company
imp os no bid. Washington Market Company
los Bio. American Graphophone deb. SIS. loo bid
Anacostia and Potomac es lo41s bid, ,.o
bid i Metrspoiitan, zs2 bid Central, ieo bid
Farmers and Mechanics. zos bid. Second, 1855 bid
f @ Vest les g End 10 bld iso asked rreSee
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies. National Safe
Deposit and Trust kiss bid, las asked. Washing
ton Loan and Trust, Kiss bid American Security
and Trust: .! BID. 2lo asked. Washington Safe
Al bid. Metropolitan, SC bid, 90 asked oorcoran,
90 bid. Potomac. 20 bid. Arlington. 152 bid. 1bS
asked. German Ameriesn, 2lo bid. National
Union, IL bid, ID asked Columbia, II bid, IAN
asked. Rigg., 81 BID; Peoples 6H bid. ex
asked. lincoln, 1874 bid.
Title Insurance Stocks-Columbia Title. bA bid.
District Title, 2 bid IA lsked.
Railroad Stocks.-Capitd Traction COMPANY pzA
bid. 95 ssked. City and Suburban IS bid an
asked Georgetown and Tenaliytown, Is bid.
Gas and Electric Light SUPERINTENDENT C2sA
1854 bid, S5A asked Georgetown Gas, 81 bid, Cd
asked. United States Electric Lght. 1870 bid
bid, TSls asked Pennsylvania 42h bid.
Miscellaneous Stocks - Mergenthaler Lnotypa
2 2e bid 2c2% asked: Lanstcn AosOtyps, isN %,
asked American Grsphepbone, pfd., lS1s bid liz
asked Pneumatic Gun Carriage, 20 bid. Norfolk
90 asked. -
Ell. dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-28
FRANCHISES IN PORTO RICO.
Series of Decisions by the Attorney
General.

The Attorney General has rendered opin
ions in three cases involving questions of
franchises and concessions in Porto Rfco
In the case of Vincinto and Jose Usera the
Attorney General holds that they do not
mold complete and lawful concession to
build tramway from Ponce to Port Ponce
and that the Secretary of War has no
right TO confirm such concession.
The Attorney General also holds adverse
~ on the application of Ramon Valdez v
CONAN for concession of the right to use
the water power of the river Plata in
Porto Rico
In the case Of Frederick w. Weeks. for
permission to construct a walk or pier at
Ponce, the Attorney General holds that to
grant the application is beyond the mower
of the Secretary Of War
IN passing upon application for the
right to use the water of the river Plata,
question of franchises as follows:
Inc question, therefore, Is whether the
war department or the executive depart-
meht OF the government of the United
states. represented by the President, now
mas power TO grant to the applicant the use
OF this public stream which he desires In
my opinion IL has NOT 49,
by the Constitution, the power to dis
pose OF and make all needful rules and req
uIauons respecting the territory or other
property belonging to the United States Is
vested in Congress. Congress has CONFERRED
no authority of this nature upon the exect,.
tive. and in the absence of such power CON.
ferred by Congress the President can no
more dispose OF this particular portion OF
the public property of the United States
than he can dispose OF the public grounds
buildings and other property ceded by Spa.r
to the United States.''