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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27
Sewing Machine for $40.

A splendid new Singer sewing machine
will be sold for $50, for spot cash only.
A first-class machine, such as agents sell
for $40. and bargain to any one want
ing a sewing machine. Apply at the
CHRONICLE Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

Sheriff Kemp and Mr.. Chas. In
gram were taken with sudden fit
of industry this week, and while
the spell was on they set out doz-
en- shade trees on the court house
square, and boxed them in to pro-
tect them from stray cattle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

DR.. Will Dunn was with the boys of
Colfax couple of days this week, and
gave them to understand that it was his
turn next-if she don't fool him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

The following programme will
be rendered at the Literary Society
meeting tonight: Walter Scott
will be discussed. Quotations.
Life of Scott" Robt. Richardson.
Reading, DR.. M. A. Dunn. Reel
tation, Chas. Ingram. Reading,
Mrs. Susie MeNeely. Debate
"Resolved, that there is more hap
plness than misery" affirmative,
W. G. Roberts, Georgia Wilmut
and w. l.. Shackelford; negative.
Viola Stevenson, j. E. Dunn and
Jno. A. Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

On yesterday. while fishing in Red
river. Master Roland En6er1svoa caught
a Sturgeon fish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

Mr.. j. H. Kemp and wife went to the
pine woods on Tuesday, and expect to
live on the old home place with their
father, Mr.. Joshua Kemp.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

Mr.. Gus Shachelford and wife, OF
Boyce, are visiting relatives in Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

Mr.. Matt Dunn and wife. of Montgom-
cry spent visit Of day or two in Col
fax this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

SHORTHAND SCHOOL-LEARN
~ Shorthand by mail. Hundreds OF
positions commanding good wages open
to stenographers. Cheap and quick
method. Only 81 in advance per month.
Watson Shorthand School,
235. Morgan st. New Orleans, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27
L OC AL DO T S !.

Prof. S. NJ. Collins will leave for New
Orleans to-day. to be gone four days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

Mr.. j. NJ. Guynes was in Colfax on
legal business on Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-02-27

Rocffyc Qiounc S22s. 90 up. Sign painter
D6ult7S TtQilCc wanted. Address or cal
Daniel r. Beatty. Washington. New Jersey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

IL o. with pleasure and pride that we
copy into our columns the wcll-wrtten ed
itorial of the Baltimore sun commencing
this city as sponsor Tor Virginia at the
approaching reunion of the Confidence
Veterans at Nashville. Tenn. Richly de-
serving the encOmiums Of the sun;
taught from infancy Go admire and nee
sreet those brave men and the cause for
which they fought, with a heart glow
ing with patriotic love for old Virginia,
and the blood Of a heroine I'm her veins,
with her matchless beauty and exalted
worth. she viii make a sponsor Of whom
the Old Dominion may wen feel proud.
AN EXCELLENT SELECTION.
The Grand Commander Of the United
Confederate Veterans of Virginia made
an excellent selection in designating Miss
Mary Russell Of Winchester, as sponsor
for Virginia 40 the coming reunion of the
veterans 40 Nashville Tenn Miss Rus
sell IS one Of the most beautiful young
ladies in the Valley of Virginia. and she
is as lovely in character as I'm person.
She is q ueicc OF the late Miss Tiilie Rus
SELL the heroine Of the beautiful story and
two paintings entitled "a Night on the
Battlefield" and the selection Of Miss
Russell as sponsor is q Just tribute 90 inc
memory Of this heroic woman. Further,
IL is RECOGNITION of historic old VIM
chester. which was. perhaps. more fre-'
quietly fought over ana occupied by the
cOntonding armies during the late war
than any other locality in the COnfcde-
racv.-WuchestCr Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

II IS very evident that the case OF
Cuba is approaching an acute stage The
,ovsterious action Of the members Of the
senates Foreign Relations Committee in
secret conference with the state De-
partment. with hints dropped from It
now and again of what the public inter-
ests require il TO conceal while sly ad-
mission sometimes let's out the fact that
mornentous issues are being considered
all these new and strange methods Of
procedure fcretoken something startling
when the mine that is plainly being pre-
pared, Is sprung.
There has undoubtedly been a lingo
spirit in the Senate that was aiming at
involving us in complications with Spain
over tins Cuban business without regard
20 our obligations under international
law. That spirit the Times set itself in
opposition to with its best efforts. We
want to see our country perform all its
obligations under the laws OF nations.
to an countries. and more scrupulously.
n possible. 10 weak nations than 10
strong But. when we have performed
these obligations, II sound reasons exist
why the country should take decided
stand towards any Power, The Times wiz
never be heard 10 say one word in OPP
position to such action being taken.
II Is plain that SPANS cause towards
the Cubans is one that forfeits for her
an consideration from any human and
self respecting people. Her conduct IS
that OF a nend There IS neither Chris
tianity nor humanity IN It. 1t IS bar
barism and savagery In their most re-
voting form We must perform all our
obligations 10 her under the laws Of
nations. Just as we have been always
bound 10 perform our treaty obligations
60 the Nez Perces and Sioux Indians.
But we owe her no more consideration
outside OF those OBLIGATIONS than We owe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

Our neighbour. the Richmond Dispatch,
has wisely said that "the silver question
has already been allowed TO trouble too
long. the Democratic party. II IS. Ike
Grconbackism. a mere temporary issue
That is true The silver question will be
out Of the way long before the next presi-
Dental election comes. and for that rea-
son we cannot see any good 10 be ac-
complshcd by Juggling It into the Virginia
State campaign. for by so doing the or
ganlzation will necessarily drive away
from its support a large number Of Demo-
Gratis who refused to support the Chicago
platform.
As the Dispatch has so we'll said. "the
Democratic party must not be found try
ing TO departyize any good man. whether
he be n monomet or bimot The princi-
pies Of the Democratic party do not de-
pend for their pcrpetuity upon any such
temporary issue as the silver question"
It IS true that this sensible deliverance
was made by the Dispatch several years
ago. or to be more exact. on or about
the 22d Of September. 1893. but Sc SIS so
applicable TO present conditions that we
hope that our esteemed ncighbor viii re
affirm" Its platform OF 1879.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
TO START COTTON MILLs.
Interesting Suggestion Made Before the
Chamber Of Commerce.

Interesting Suggestion Made Before the
Chamber Of Commerce.
BY far the most interesting feature OF
the meeting of the Chamber OF Commerce
Thursday evening was the statement
made by Mr. l.. +. Greenwood. his alsu-
mcut was so convincing that II caused
even as digniied a body as the ChaniDer
OF Commerce to applaud repeatedly.
Mr.. Greenwood a native of England
who has been In this country Cor many
years. appeared TO be comparative
stranger TO q majority OF the members
of the Chamber present, but before he
had gone very far ne had by his sound
logic captivateG the undivided attention
OF everybody in his hearing.
For about nine years Mr.. Greenwood
has been resident Of this city and hs
holds the responsible position Of superin-
tendent of the horseshoe department of
the Tredegar Works. He has given PROOF
Of his ingenuity by securing number or
valuable patents IN his line OF business
Last evening he made mis- maiden speech
before the Chamber and the occasion was
the discussion Of the question how new
manufacturing enterprises could be
brought TO this city. lie very pointedly
told the Chamber that the time OF talk
ing had gone by and that some aggres-
sive action should be taken. He referred
10 his native country and alluded 20 the
business principles as they have been
carried out in Lancastershire and York
shire.
Mr. Greenwood thought that the aim
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15


Evening before last an article appeared
lh local. paper, which, perhaps cdll5
Tor some notice 40 my hands. Aiter
copying telegram from ldcAmohl 10
the New York Journal, the paper pro-
ccedcd TO say chat the fact that had
accepted an invitation 20 deliver tne an
nuai address ON Memorial Day az Holy
wood. was regarded as evidence mat l
intended 90 become candidate for Jnitcl
states Senator against the Hon. John ".
Daniel By whom 10 was so Regarded is
not stated, Dut J challenge any man 10
name "a human being besides the writer
who ever expressed such an idea. Inc
article further stated that my friends
had feared that / would not De able TO
enter the race because of my physical
condition. referring to my recent pro-
tracted sickness. / challenge any man 10
name a single friend who ever so cx-
pressed himself 40 friend or foe has
ever heard me say az any time that
was or would De a candidate for scna-
tOrial hon0rs
The ladies Of the Hollywood Memorial
Association hon0red me with an invitation
10 deliver a brief address ON Memorial
Day. Does any honorable man charge
that these noble and devoted women, for
q moment, intended this simple act on
tucit part TO nave loILcal HlIillutticti
Does any honorable man believe that I
would take advantage Of so sacred an
occasion as 20 use &c 10 promote my po-
ltical fortunes even II such q thing We're
possible? Does any honorable man think
that the no less patriotic and faithful
ladies Of the Oakwool Memorial Assoe.l-
ton. in inviting Major Daniel 10 deliver
the annual address on last Monday. efer
intended 10 DO more than pay a c1mpN-
ment TO true and gallant Confederate
soldier2 Does any man believe
that this distinguished gentleman. IN ac-
ceptinc tho invitation or in lci Nc''ag IFS
fine address. which I did not nave tie
pleasure Of hearing. by reason of my abb
sence from the city. 10 attend meeting
OF the regents OF the No lat Vernon As
ISOLATION. was prompted bv q desire 20
increase hts political popIl1i'y2
I had nattorod myself that my services
as "a Confederate soldier would Justify me
in accepting an invitation % pay tribute
% my dead com aides without suoiectinr
mo 10 the criticism OF any foe. however
ylndictive and unjust.
CHAS. r. O'FERRALL.
May H. 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

,aoa that the Democrats OF Virginia are
,or, considering whether they shall IN
dorse a platform that their Delegates
bclncd 10 make. and which they have
already Endorsed at the polls. The VIZ
o-inia delegation gave It's solid support 10
,bc platform. then 20 Joe Blackburn as
n,ceidcntial candidate. and next TO VIII
itor, ! Rrvan. and the Democrats OF VIZ
e,ria AZ the polls. Endorsed tho platform
Win practical unanimity. In the whole
c,oto ,hore were only 2lE so-called
Don,ocratg who voted FOR the gold-stand-
ord-and-g observation-disclosures plan or the
Bynum-Hanna crowd.
From this reliable information the
readers Of tho Constitution. who arc not
otherwise advised. would infer that al
tho Democrats in Virginia. save 2lz"
voted for Rrvan. The fact IS. as we have
renoafedlv pointed out that Bryan polled
in round numbers $4,000 votes, including
NJ least 1900 Populist votes. against 49,
oo0 straight Democratic votes polled by
NJ cleveland IN 1902 Cleveland's ma
iorltv I'm 1872. without the Populist vote,
was 07i5. while Bryans majority In 1896.
including the Populist vote, was only
1871. And al this, TO say nothing OF
the fact that by natural Increase on the
Cleveland vote Of 1892. there should have
been poned for the Democratic candidate
in Virginia $4,000 votes.
But we are not surprised at the state
ment Of the Constitution. A paper that
believes that fifty cents worth Of silver
can be converted into a dollar by mere
fat OF the government is not supposed TO
understand much abou, figures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The appeal Of those American boys
who have joined the Cuban insurgents
and who have appealed to their friends in
this country to interpose in their behar
with the view Of getting their release
from service is most pathetic, mad car
ries with it a wholesome lesson for other
young men in this country with martial
ambitions.
War is very attractive TO young adj
venturcrs. and these Americans no doubt
went 10 Cuba in spirit Of frolic. But
there IS no fun in war. Apart from its
perils, it is full of hardships and sunCr-
ings. and while it is noble for a man 10
take up arms in defence of his own coun-
try. It is, generally speaking. very
foolish for him TO go from home to fight
for some other nation. These poor, de-
luded American boys. who have permitted
themselves TO be inveiglod into the tight
of the insurgents. are said TO be without
clothing. and hunger has reduced them to
skeletons. They are sadly disappointed
and anxious to come home. Let their
would-be imitators take warning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
.qnFLrABIE INFORMATION. "

The Atlanta Constitution takes 10 task
the gold standard organs" Tor having. as
Il alleges misrepresented the situation
in Virginia by the statement that there
Is 6 bitter contest going on among the
Democrats Of this State regarding the
proprleiy OF rcafiirming the Chicago plat
FORM. what the people want" declares
the Constitution. lis reliable informa-
ton. and that the Constitution is pre-
pared 70 give" and 1t proceeds 10 giye II
IN the following paragraph:
'Nothins could be more absurd than the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The Telegraph tells us that Captain
Henry Romeyn. OF the Fifth Infantry.
United States Of America who was tried
before a court martial at Fort McPhor-
son. Atlanta. Ca, on the charge Of con-
duct unbecoming an officer and a gentle
man, has been found guilty with the re-
commentator that he be dismissed from
The service.
The case has now become one Of nation
al interest. The specific charge against
Captain Romeyn was that he knocked
down Lieutenant NJ. J. O'Brlcn on the
parade grounds Of the Post on February
18th last. There were two other charges
also accusing him Of circulating unjust
and scandalous reports concerning
O'Bren's wife
Lieutenant Bamford also figured in the
case lie had been paying attention TO
Captain Romeyn's daughter. and it is said
that he was engaged to her. Matters
went on smoothly until Bameord began
10 pay attention 10 Mrs. O'Brien, who IS
described as a handsome woman and an
expert on bicycle. Lieutenant OBrien
does not ride a wheel, hut Lieutenant
Bamford does. and he frequently accom-
panied Mrs O'Brien on her excursions
about the country. Lieutenant O'Erien
raised no objections TO these excursions.
and II was in evidence that Mrs. O'Brien
had said that she saw no reason why a
married woman should not receive at
tentons from single men. and that it was
according 10 her ideas. entirely proper
that they should fan in love with each
other.
Bamford began 10 grow less and less
attentive to Miss ROmeyn Miss Romeyn
fell I'll, and the people at the Post. notably
the women, began TO take sides as 10
Lieutenant Bamford's conduct. Miss
Romeyn finally wrote note requesting
him 10 call, and reproached him for his
attentions TO Mrs. OBren She called
in her father and he denounced Bamford
20 his face. declared the engagement
broken. and ordered Bamford out Of the
house.
on February 18th. the Post gave a
dance. Lieutenant OBrien and his wife
were in evidence and were severely cut
by Miss Romoyn. Bamford was Mrs
O'Brien's shadow during the evening and
she selected him for her partner in one
OF the figures. Soon after this It was
given out that Mrs. O'Brien proposed TO
attend the inaugural ceremonies at Wash
ington. and also that a young railroad
man in Atlanta was 70 accompany her
Captain Romeyn took It upon himself to
warn the young man that he had better
break the engagement as Mrs O'Brien
was not III person for him TO associate
with. OBrien sent Romeyn O note de-
manding an apology which Romeyn ig-
nored Matters came 10 crisis on Feb
ruary 18th. The officers were assembled
for parade. when O'Brlcn asked for
their attention. and publicly denounced
Romeyn on the ground that Romeyn had
grievously injured him and declined to
make rcparaticn. with this Romeyn
rushed at O'Brien and knocked him down
Such IS q brief resume Of the affair
We relate Il not by way Of detailing
gossip through this column but for the
purpose OF pointing some very whole
some morals which We think viii be ap-
parent 10 All thoughtful men and women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

WASHINGTON. May M.-In au the de-
partments at Washington Pa.ues celery
compound has become the office express
sion for an ideal invg0rator when one ls
run down" by oyerwOrk. combining due
ties. or any Of the many causes that result
in IN health
Here is what a prominent official in the
Department of the Interior says of
Paine's celery compound.
Department Of the Interior,
General Land Office.
II affords me much pleasure to state
that Paine's celery compound has been
to me an excellent spring remedy ANA
particularly beneficial 90 the nervous s5s-
TEN and tive organs. cordially
commend its use NJ. r.. DONOGHJL,
chief OF Contest Division.
Among the thousands of voluntary let-
tiers of acknowledgements for benent de-
rived from paine's celery compound, theie
have already been published in the Wash
ington papers testimonials from men rep-
resenting every department of The NA-
tional Government-nOt only from many
Of the best known c0ngres smcn, nut Irom
hosts Of Woodworking clerks unknown
outside Of their immediate circle OF
friends. Some Of those who have volun-
taruv endorsed Paincs celery compound
ares
Congressman Powers, Of Vermont
CONGRESSMAN Meredith OF Virginia.
Congressman Bell. of Colorado.
CONGRESSMAN Neil. of Arkansas.
Congressman Grout. of Vermont
CONGRESSMAN WILDER, Of New YORK
Congressman Otey, of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The Richmond and Manchester odd
Fellows who attended fhe Grand Lodge
sessions in stanton. have returned. and
bring along with them lots OF honOra
Tho office Ot the secretary was made
permanent and win Doe located in this
city
Richmond caught the following Offices.
Grand Secretary. T. Wiley Davis, Grand
Treasurer. John w. Ferguson. Grand
Warden. W. III. Bailey. Grand Renrescn-
tative TO the Grand Lodge meeting. On
Springfield. Ohio. on september 20th
Messrs. Thomas n. Render and I'm Mon
faguc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
Criticism Endorsed.

How do you like the organism asked
Mrs. CumrON.
II don't think he pays enough attention
TO the stops. was the reply.
ct seemed so to me-" was the reply.
some friends ought 70 suggest TO him
thar he's likely 10 become tiresome II be
keeps on playing and PLAYING the way
he does. w ashington star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The Committee appointed al the meet
ing of the tobacco trade Thursday 10 act
on their behalf I'm regard TO a protest
against tho proposed increase 0c two
cents tax on manufactured tobacco, met
yesterday morning, but nothing OF inn
portance was done
Those present wero Messrs. Robert s..
Bosher, chairman; Alex Cameron, Fred.
s. Myers. ana james d. Patton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

a quiet home wedding Was that Of Mr.
Benjamin Vs. Jones rri Miss Florence
Mensing, which occurred on Wednesday
cvsniul 40 tine residence OF Re-. Joel r.
Tucker pastor of the East-End Baptist
church. who performed the ceremony.
Miss Rosa J.. Johnston. n sister OF the
bride and Mr.. a. IL. Schwartz were the
only attendants
Mr. and Mrs. Jones viii reside In Rich
mOnd.
The groom IS valued cmploye OF the
Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

TO the most barbarous and degraded saw
ages that ever roamed our plains.
We cannot anticipate what form the
coming disclosures are going to take.
But II Is very evident that something IS
going on now at Washington that will
make an appeal to sensible and conserva-
tive Americans Of a very different char
acter from those so far made by lingo
blasts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The Epworth League Union Council; OF
this city and Manchester. VIII hoid
special meeting IN the y. NJ. G.. \. par
lors tonight at 5 o'clock.
This H. an important meenns. as ar
roroernents for the June conference OF
the Epworth Leagues OF the Richmond
and West Richmond districts will be COM
pleted. =.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
SATURDAY. MAY Is, 1897.
ro.pAY,s MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Cray Eagle Tribe, /. o. r. NJ, Central
Hall
Manatoka Tribe, I. o. r. n. Odd-Fel-
lows Hall
Monroe Lodge, Golden Shore, GatewooGs
Hall.
Richmond Lodge I. A. OF NJ, Eagle Hall.
Good VIII Council Jr. o. L. a. NJ. odd
Fellows Hall.
Masonic Lecture Glass, Gatewood's Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

steve Crane-I think I would have man
aged the campaign differently.
The Crown Prince-Sir. have you ever
mad any experience in Warfare
steve Cranc-No. sir; but [ wrote me
ked Badge OF Courage slr.-fhllaoel-
phia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
Uncertain Effects.

The New York Press has been inter-
viewing a leader OF the theosophists. who
SAYS that "Dandelion beer enables the
Kamarupa. escaping from the trammels
OF the Manas. 10 eXpatiate in sidereal
spaces" we don't exactly know aboll.
that; but beer certainly does cause some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
A Good PLAY.

"You have taken all the cushions out OF
your church,"
YES, we thought n We could make the
pews seems like baseball bleacheries the
attendance might increase" Chicago
Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

Mrs. McLubberty-Murty, whin DO
couple slllybratc dheir tin weddin
McLubberty-Hear that now Whin
Obey nov been married tin years, av
coorse Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The price Of The Times is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. delivered
within The limits OF Richmond and Aanches-
Ter. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

When pay day comes 'twould be all right
The heart would swell with fond delight
II 'twere not Tor those little sums
We owe all round, when pay day comes
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15
Irnornnee.Nnt Bills.

she-When you married me you said
Won were well Off.
Ie-l was, but I didn't know it'd
Pits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The Greeks could hardly have done
less than skip and run with those ballet
skirts clinging about them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

"A dentist" says the ssracuse stand
ard INSISTS that character resides IN the
teeth" The character Of the dentist
may to some extent perhaps be shown
in those he makes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

most remarkable enects sometImes.-chi-
cagO Timos-H erah
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The Greekt are not liable to take much
stock in that Angel Mckinley sent them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-15

The Humphrey bills for the Chicago
street railway franchises have at last
been killed by the aid OF Mayor Harris on
and Senator Mason. The latter seems to
be more effective at Springfield than in
reforming the United States Senate.