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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
WILL TAX THE BUTCHERS.
Great Britain Will Compel Them 10
Defray Part of the Cost
of the War.

London, June 13.-Sir David Barbour
whom the chancellor of the exchequer
sent to South Africa to investigate the
source of revenue Of the Transvaal and
Orange River colony, with the view OF
estimating how much they should con-
tribute towards the cost of the war, re-
ports in favor of 10 per cent tax on
the profits on mines, yielding, on the
basis of the profits of 1898, f450,OOO
yearly.
The Orange River colony will be I'M
able for some years to meet the or
binary cost of the administration and
pay its share of the cost of constabu-
larry.
1T cannot, therefore" says Sir David,
"as far as can be foreseen at the present
time, pay anything towards the cost OF
the war
The Transvaal, he thinks, can. two
years after the conclusion OF peace, be-
gin, out of its ordinary revenue, to pay
part of the cost of the war. He is UNI
able now to estimate how much.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago. June 15.--Cattle--Prices today
on cattle were nominally unchanged. The
weeks receipts were 5000 head. against
81. 100 head last Teek. The change TO hot
weather has checked the consumption
OF beef ms serlaly and cattle sellers state
that the sales show reduction OF 10 to
COO since Monday. except for fancy, which
bring tne best Prices for the year. The
increasing supplies OF Texans are aiding
In weakening prices. Good to prime steers.
81. S3dtG.25: poor TO medium, 81 D1I5 ~.
stockers and feeders, f3.00aItD0: heifers.
81 75ll5 90. caiveD. N.50G6. Is; cows. 81 100
40; Texans, H.i5Gl5.40.
Hogs--The weeks receipts were 49, 900
head against ls2, 90 head last week only
II 80 head were received today and prices
averaged a little higher than yesterday
Heavy. tg4s.i5; light, 80 75T605. mixed.
50 15disi0.
Shesp-About 200 head have been mar
ketsd this week, against 7G.fJ9 head last
week. The prices today were unchanged
with a fair demand Sheep. 3.5Glt8.
lambs. N00ftG.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
BROoKLYN's OLDEST CITIZEN.
Barney Morris Celebrates His Tooth
Anniversary By Attending to
His Official Duties.

New York, June 1l.-Barney Morris,
Brooklyn's most venerable inhabitant,
as well as ofIiceholder, celebrated his
1O9th birthday yesterday, but the in
teresting event did not interfere with
his official duties as collector OF stray
papers in Prospect Park. He remain
ed at his post in the park from a. N.
to D. m. According to reliable rec
ords Barney was born in Central
Port, County Caran, Ireland, on June
10, 1892. He was 10 years old when
he came to this country and settled in
Brooklyn. Thirty years ago he got
his Prospect Park job and has never
lost a day on account OF illness. He
is still strong and reads without glass
es. He married a third wife some Is
years ago and she is still living,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
PLANS GREAT IMPROVEMENT.
Pere Marquette Railway System to
Be Benefited By Expenditure
Exceeding $1,000, OCc.

Chicago, June 13.-Between $1,000
BOO and 81 900 900 will be spent for i'm
provements By the Pere Marquette
railway system during the next II
months. To provide funds ia facilitate
the work the company has organized
the Marquette Equipment company.
limited, and an issue OF 81 900 900 OF 5
per cent bonds. guaranteed by the Pere
Marquette road, has been authorized.
A portion of the money will be spent
LOT additional equipment, some OF IL
lot the betterment of the road bed,
while $500 will be used TO provide
additional dock facilities. In this con-
.ecton the company has appropriated
siQ,00o for the building of a new car
Terry, which will be put into commits
son before the season closes. This
VIII make eight car ferries run by the
company in connection with its railway
system touching half dozen import
an points on Lake Michigan
ne first annual report of the Pere
Marquette company since the present
s'asondated system was established
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
TWO MINISTERS EATEN BY THE
BARBARIC NATIVES.
FOURTEEN TEACHERS KILLED.
Not Being Caucasians Their Remains
Are Not Served Up at
Resultant Orgy.

Victoria, B. c., June 13.-The Miow-
ora from Australia, brings these ad-
vices: From New Guinea news was
received via Sydney of the massacre of
Revs. James Chalmers and B. F. Tom
kins. and IA native teachers by the can
nibals The whites were eaten.
The scene of the cannibal orgie was
traversed by troops sent out to investi-
gate the massacre, and portion of the
law and thigh bones of the mission
aries was found, together with their
hats and portions Of the trousers which
belonged to Rev. Chalmers.
The expedition punished the natives,
destroying their villages and canoes.
Some of the prisoners taken during the
attack made by the natives on the
troops told an awful tale of massacre
and cannibalism.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
HAVOC OF THE ELEMENTS
Heat, Rain and Lightning Combine
to Make Life a Burden
For Chicagoans.

Chicago. June IA feeble breeze
today made the heat conditions trifle
more bearable than yesterday. The
mercury registered IS degrees, with the
humidity at go.
These prostrations have been re-
ported:
Thomas Curla. railroad brakeman.
Charles Delaney, stonemason.
John Dempsey, laborer; will die.
Bert Kane. fireman.
Louis Weisbaum, teamster
John Carlson, Edward Hendricks and
A. NJ. Beansen.
Relief came tonight in thunder
storm.
Several buildings were struck by
lightning, and down town easements
were flooded. st. Bartholomew Epis-
copal church, on Sixtyseyenth street,
and vauled at $4,000, was struck and
burned to the ground.
The residence OF Fire Marshal Dris-
coil In South Chicago was shattered by
lightning Just as the marshal was pre-
pairing to answer a call to another res
idence, which had been set on fire by
lightning
The marshal was stunned. and his
wife revived him, but while she was
thus engaged the fire cut off the exits in
front. and the marshal had to carry his
wife, her mother and his children to a
place OF safety.
Then he directed the department In
the work upon his own residence and
the neighboring house first struck.
number OF other buildings were
struck by lightning, and throughout the
city and suburbs much damage was
done by wind and water.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20

International Association of Machin-
lists Decide Upon Such Action
At Toronto Convention.

Toronto, Ont, June 10.-The Inter-
national Association Of Machinists in
convention today decided to extend
financial aid to the non-union men who
went out with the members Of the asso-
citation. A resolution was passed ask
ing the American Federation of Labor
to levy an assessment as provided for
in their constitution to raise funds for
the strikers. President O'Connell stated
that the special strike fund amounting
to over $4,000 was still intact.
The convention almost unanimously
voted down a resolution pledging the
association to socialism. 1t was also
decided that certificate Of death from
a Christian Scientist doctor would not
be recognized in the future in claim
for death benefits.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
HOLD SECRET CONFERENCE.
At New York and Issues
Statement.

New York, June 11.-Three hundred
representatives of the Metal Trades
held conference here today at the call
of the National Trades Association.
The session was held behind closed
doors. President Reinolds gave out a
lengthy statement OF the position of
the association as to the machinists'
strike, which was prepared by the ad-
ministration council. The statement
reviews the agreement as to arbitration
made in March, 1900, and accuses the
machinists of violating it. 1t also
charges that the machinists wilfully
misconstrued and misrepresented the
agreement Of May, 1900. A great num-
Der of firms were accepted as members
of the association.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20

Terrible Result of An Explosion In a
Colliery Near Port
Royal, Pa.

Port Royal, Pa, June 11.-As' a re-
suit of Monday nights explosiontk the
Port Royal mines of the Pittsburg Coal
company. 16 are dead. seven injured and
thousands of dollars worth of property
destroyed. The official list of the dead
and injured made public by the coal
company's officials tonight is as fol-
lows.
Dead recovered;
WIN. M'CUNE. superintendent
TAYLOR GuNSAULUS, SIR,
FRITZ KRUGER.
Still entombed in mine and known
to be dead:
WILLIAM F. ALLISON, assistant
superintendent,
DENNIS WARDLEY.
JOHN KREK
MICHAEL ROY.
BERNARD BALL.
TAYLOR GuNSAULUS, JR
JERRY DAILY.
JOHN PEOPLES
DAVID JAMES.
JOHN CANTO,
SAMUEL HADLEY.
PETER MARCHANDO.
JOHN SICKLE,
went into the mine as rescuers. What
caused the explosion and loss of life
is something the mine inspectors spent
the greater part OF today trying to
find out. II is believed to have been
caused by n miner with a non-safety
lamp which ignited the gas.
The situation here today again
reached climax when Mine Inspector
Callahan. accompanied by seven men,
descended the shaft, and started upon
an investigation tour OF the mine.
About an hour afterward another ter
rife explosion occurred and grave fears
were entertained for the men.
After being rescued, Callahan said:
Il never have been In mine In the
condition this one Is In. There Is no
hope Of saving any person In the mine.
II may be year before the bodies are
recovered II will take two days to
till the mine with water, and twelve
months to pump 1t out again"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
CONVENTION .CCEPTS PLATT
AMENDMENT.
INDEPENDENCE is ADVANCED.
Establishment of Stable Government
Will Be Followed By With
drawal of Americans.

Havana, June 12.-The Cuban consti-
tutional convention today accepted the
Plat amendment by vote of 16 to IL,
The resolution to accept was carried
without discussion. At the session,
Senores Tamayo, Villuendas and Cues
AIDE, constituting majority Of the
committee on relations, submitted as a
substitute for the committees former
report the Plat amendment as passed
by congress. and recommending that
it be accepted and made an appendix
to the constitution. The convention
will now appropriate commission to
draw up an election law.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
KNIGHTS OF HONOR ROSTER.
D. S. Biggs of Boston Elected Su-
preme Dictator Of the
Fraternal Order.

Milwaukee. June 13.-The Supreme
Lodge Of the Knights Of Honor today
elected the following supreme Officers:
Supreme D!ctator--D g Briggs, Bos-
ton
Vice Dictator Governor Shep-
pard. North Carolina
Assistant Dictator--ClaTk H. John
son. Providence.
Reporter NJ Biggs, Harrison
vile. Mo.
Treasurer Joseph W. Branch. st.
Louis.
Chaplain-R Herbert NJ. Hope,
Richmond, Va
Guide-John II. Hancock, Louisville.
Guardian-Wm. Grover, Indianap-
oils.
sentinel--H H. Collier, Memphis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
TO CROSS OCEAN IN sLooP.
Captain Howard Blackburn Sails
From Gloucester On Voyage
Fraught With Peril.

Gloucester, Mass. June 10.-In his
25-foot sloop. the Great Republic, Cap
tain How.rd Blackburn of this city
yesterday afternoon started on his
second transatlantic voyage, his pres
ent destination being Lisbon, Portu-
gal, which he expects to reach in As
days. His previous voyage. in 1893,
was to London, which trip took 81
days. The start was made al Id the
plaudits of over 1000 persons. Short
ly after 2 o'clock the Great Republic,
escorted by large fleet OF boats,
started on her voyaga. She received
succession of salutes until she was
nearly off Thatcher's Island, when the
last OF the escort left her.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
TO CONTROL COAL MINES.
Syndicate With Large Capital Plans
to Dominate Illinois and
Indiana Fields.

Chicago, June 13.-Chicago capital
lists are behind movement for the
consolidation of all coal mining COM
panies in Indiana. Options on score
OF the Indiana mines operated by chi
Cago firms were secured today by John
5 Bays of Sullivan. Ind. and the COM
Oine which will have a capital of $l5,-
100000 will be formally launched n a
few days. Bays, who has charge of
the preliminary work. announced to-
night that 70 per cent of all the mines
in Indiana were held in option by the
proposed trust. 1t is said that as soon
As the Indiana combine is perfected the
organization of the Illinois mines will
follow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20

ing arsenic. Ten days ago Mrs. Otis
Price, her sister-in-law, attempted sui
eide by taking concentrated I'VE, but
heroic efforts saved her life. The women
were very intimate. and almost contin-
ually together. Mrs. Price says she will
Yet succeed in killing herself as she
has nothing to live for.
Neighbors say the women were deep
ly IN love with each other. and wanted
to leave their families and liye together,
Mrs Price is the mother Of eight chill
dren' 80.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
was presented today. The financial
statement shows net earnings Of ST.
500 900, an increase OF $26ss0V0.
TORNADO HITS MINNESOTA.
Much Damage to Property. Reported
But Happily No Fatalities
Result From It.

Adrian, MIMI, JIne ff,~-Aboat /
this morning tornado struck this
town and swept a strip about 5000
feet wide. A number of residences, barns
and outbuildings were demolished,
and fences and trees were blown
down and telephone, telegraph and
electric light wires Frustrated The
damage will aggregate many thou
sands. No fatalities.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
Nabbed By Berlin Police.

Berlin. June ia man named
Enue. supposed To be an American and
who is a, cused OF the robbery Of jewels
10 the amount Of so 900 marks was ar
rested To-Day on entering the place oc-
cupied by an alleged receiver Of stolen
goods. Ende stabbed the policeman
who took him into custody.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
Pittsburg Electrical Storm.

Pittsburg, June ia terrific cleo
trical storm accompanied by high wind
and heavy rain passed over this sec
ton this evening, doing much damage
to property, and causing the death of
Francis Morris, aged II. of Homestead,
who was struck by lightning.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
Demand For Engineers.

Waterloo, June 1.-THE Illinois Cen
trail officiais here have been asked for
volunteers among the younger engi-
neers to 90 south to take runs. Some
Of the places are OF a temporary ma
ture only. lasting through the fruit
season The crop has been SO heavy
that they cannot keep UP with the
freight requirements.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
POsT0FFICEs. AND SALARIES.
Uncle Sam Will Pay An Additional
s1s7 900 As a Result Of
Adjustment.

Washington. June 12.--The annual
readjustment OF the postmasters sal
aries has Just been completed in the
Office OF the first assistant postmaster
general On July l. Ito postr asters
will receive an increase OF pay and
229 will receive reduced compensation.
The total reduction liz $2s:Ao0, and the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
Tornado In Iowa.

Sioux City, June IA small torn
ado in Lyon county today demolished
number of houses. The three-year-
old son of j. Armstrong was killed Mr..
Armstrong and his wife were badly
hurt, and he is likely to die.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
Norwegian Lutheran Conference.

Minneapolis, June 1.-THE annual
conference OF the United Norwegian
Lutheran church opened here today.
Rev. n. K. Doe OF Silver Lake. la,
preached the annual sermon. Presi-
dent Hoyne announced the committee
on credentials as follows: Rev. l.. NJ.
A. Hon, LaQui Parle, MINI; Rev l..
X. Aaberg Volga. s. D.; Rev. n. J.
Locxrem. Norway. H.; X. Haakenson,
Winneshefk county Iowa; John Strand,
Abercrombie, ~ ID. The presidents
message was read in the afternoon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
MEETING FOR ROCK ISLAND.
Illinois Knights and Ladder OF the
Maccabees Will Meet There
Next Year.

Springfield, Ill, June II. - The
Knights and Ladies Of the Maccabees
of Illinois today elected these officers:
Great Commander-James F. Down
er. Chicago.
Great Record Keeper-Thomas M.
Goig Chicago.
Great Finance Keeper-A. S. Good
ard. Elgin.
The next convention will be held in
Rock Island.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20

aggregate increase is s2l5 500, the net
increase being S1S7 200.
During the, past year 229 offices have
been advanced to the presidential class
and II offices of the second class have
been advanced to the first class. in
Guiding Sioux Falls, S. D., and Winona,
Mimi.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
Chicago Produce.

Chicago June 15. -Butter-The market
was strong; creameries. i4huisi dairies.
l31IiT.
Eggs--The market was weak at 1917
Dressed Poultry - The market was
steady; chickens, saS11 turkeys, 2.
Timofhy-t3f..
Ciover--r50
Ribs~short and ciear sides. ss0AfS.05.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
WEIRD TALE FROM PANA.
Two Illinois Women Baked In De-
sire to Live Together
Court Death.

Pana. ILL.,. June 13--Mrs. Charles
Price committed suicide today by TAX
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-06-20
Illinois Auctioneers.

Pekin, H.. June l2-The State Auc-
TONERS association today elected the
following officers:
President-H o. Corriel, Taylorville.
Vice President-W. H. Geise. Bloom
ington.
Secretary-John f. Stout, Pekin.
Treasurer w. F. Merriam, Will
Evansville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-02
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

The death list from the Northern
Central wreck at Newark, N. Y, may
reach at least 20 persons. The total
now dead lie 10.
Mrs. Edna Van Setback, OF flights
town, N. j., who was friRhtfully injured
In the steamer City of TrentoD explo-
sion, on the Delaware Thursday, died
today. making the 26th victim, 80 far
as is known.
Three young men were instantly
killed on the Erie Railroad track this
morning. An approaching engine on
the switch attracted their attention and
they were run down by fact freight
while standing on the main track.
Esrly this morning Peter McNslly,
the Boston swimmer. dived into the
waters OF the herbor from Lovell's
Island and continued his long swim
from Boston to New York, which was
begun yesterday afternoon from Charles.
town bridge.
The secret marriage OF Miss Lena
Head, the daughter of Betsy Head and
the heiress of Moses Taylor's eldest son,
George G. Taylor, the millionaire owner
OF large summer estate at Islip, l.. l.,
10 Frederick William Bodley, foreman
of Tsyl estate, became known yes
terdaY. Miss Head is only IS years old
aud Bodley Is 80. Mics Heads marriage,
II is said, was not pleasing to Taylor,
who has only recently suffered stroke
OF apoplexy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-02
The Strike.

McKeesport, Pa, Sept. 2. - Three
hundred mschinists and employees OF
the foundry at the National Tube Works
who have been engaged doing general
repair work throughout the plant, were
stopped from going to work this mora
ing by strikers.
There was no disorder, bat the strikers
| had gathered about the entrance 10
such numbers that they had no difficult
ty 10 preventing the men going to
work. They told them that If any at
tempt was made to go to work tomorrow
they would 20 to the mill and bring
them out. The situation at Duquesne
Ia quiet this morning. An extra force
OF police were on duty at the Bessemer
Steel Mill this morning and last night.
Several men have also been added 10
the force OF borough police.
Pittsburg, Ps., Sept. 1--WE have
the strike fairly woD. The great demon
stration of today will open the eyes Of
the people OF the country to the loyylty
OF orgs nized labor to the steel strike"
Tnis statement Was made this morning
by Secretary Williams OF the Amalga-
mated Association before his depart
ure for Niles, OHIO.
Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 2 "A petit
ton asking that the strike be called of
was circulated in Bay View today by J.
ID. Cooper, one of the delegates who
conferred with President Shsffer OF the
Amslgamated Association in Pittsburg
last eek. There is a firm belief at
Bay View that last nights meeting 10
which Shaffer was so severely criticised
marked the beginning Of the end OF the
strike 10 the West.
McKeesport, Pa, Sept. 2.-Witb
the exception Of three mors men being
discharged and three quitting work In
the Bessemer Steel Department, the
situation at Duquesne was unchanged
at noon. Toe total number OF men
who have been discharged together
with those who quit of their own &C
cord is about tnirty-ive, principally
from the open hearth department. Their
PLACES have been filed and the plant
is being run ss usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The first annual exhibit OF the Clarke
county Horse Show Association will be
held at Berryville IN Wednesday and
Thursday.
The oyster season opened yesterday.
Hundreds Of craft are crowded In the
waters OF the bay and the tongers will
work night and day to make up for the
time lost out Of season.
DIR. William II. Tay lor, State chemist
and city coroner OF Richmond, aud who
for over twenty years has been
teacher in the public schools of that
city. has been turned out.
Work on the powerful armored
cruisers Maryland snd West Virginia.
which will be among the finest ships
OF war sfoat, was commenced on Sat-
urday OF the Newport News shipysrd.
The democratic primary held 10
Clarke county yesterday 10 select
candidate for the House Of Delegates to
represent Clarke and Warren counties
resulted In an overwhelming majority
for Blackburn Smith, whose majority
over John 4. Castleman will be near
500.
The Winchester Boot and Shoe Fac
tory closed down permanently on Sat
urday. Some years ago the plant en-
ployed several hundred hands and had
large southern trade. Competition
with new methods and foe machinery
OF northern firms caused dwindling 10
business and the owner, Mr.. Henry
Schneider, decided to go out Of bust.
ness.
Rev. DR.. r. @. Hsines. for 20 years
pastor OF 81. Paul's Church, died ct his
home in Petersburg ye 'terdsy after au
illness of several weeks. DR.. Haines
was born In Columbia, 8. c.. in 1882.
After his graduation from William and
Merry College he studied theology at the
seminary near Alexandra. where be was
a classmate OF Bishops Randolph and
Wing6eld.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-02
To Select a Gun Defender.

Brenton's Point, Il. l., Sep. ITO
! dsy's race between COlumbia aud Con-
stitution may decide whether the new
or the old boat will defend the Ameri-
cas- cup. Columbia's crew Is jubilsnt
over Saturdays victory and hopes to
win the second race of the trial cup
series today. The members OF the
New York Yacht Club are disheart-
ened, as they had set their hopes on
Constitution. Todsy's race is over
triangular course 10 miles to leg. At
4 o'clock this morning the wind blew
almost a gale from the northeast but at
10 o'clock it had hattened down TO 8
knots. Following long procession of
steam yachts out of NsrrsReusett Bay
came Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht
Erin, with Sir Thomas, David Barrie,
Captain Sycamore, OF the Shamrock
ii, and others aboard, who came ever
from New York to see the race.
At 11:30 signals were hoisted indicat-
ing the postponement OF the start until
later 10 the day, as the wind had died
out almost entirely.
The yachts crossed the line at 10000.
for Constitution, and I:O0;07 for Colum-
ba. Tue wind was picking up
stronger, and in the first five minutes
of sailing Columbia began to draw
away from Constitution. As the boats
stood out to sea it was apparent that
the Columbia was sailing higher plane
than Constitution and was slowly but
surely beating her to windward. 10 40
minutes of sailing Columbia had eaten
far to weather OF the Constitution and
had beaten her so far 10 Constitutions
best sailing beezs. At LOO Columbia
was about 40 seconds ahead OF the
Constitution.