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SENATORS BY DIRECT VOTE.
The House Nearly Unanimous For
The Measure.
THE RESOLUTION IN FULL.

Washington, April 16.-The house
by vote of 24O to Is adopted a resolu-
ton for a constitutional amendment
providing for the election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people. Fourteen Republicans and
the terms of the resolution the amend
ment to be submitted to the 1egisla-
lures is as follows:
The senate of the United States
each state, who shall be elected by a
direct vote of the people thereof. for a
term of six years, and each senator
shall have one vote. A plurality of
tor shall be sufficient to elect. The
electors in each state shall have the
qualifications requisite for electors of
the most numerous branch of the state
legislatures, respectively.
When vacancy happens by death,
resignation, or otherwise in the repre-
sentation CT any state in the senate,
the vacancy shall be filed for the I'M
expired term thereof in the same man
ner as is provided for the election OF
senators in paragraph L; Provided,
that the executive thereof may make
temporary appointment until the next
general or special election in accord
ance with the statutes or constitution
of such state
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
America Leads,

Philadelphia, April 1.-THE follow
ing is a list of exhibitors at the EXPOSE
ton. From France, 10000; United
States, 6,574; Belgium. 800; Germany,
1000; Russia, 1900; Scandinavia. 400;
Austria, 1000; Great Britain, 600; the
British colonies 600. America has three
times the number of exhibitors that
France had at the worlds fair in Chi
cage. She occupies 32e, O52 square feet
with her forty-seven distinct exhibition
spaces, thirty-three in main exhibition
grounds, fourteen in the Vincennes An
mex, including the ground covered by
our eagle surmounting the national
pavilion.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
a RoyaI Proposal.

Rather pretty story is toll OF how
the present emperor OF Russia pro-
posed to Princess Alix of Hesse. He
was Czarowitz at the time, and thus
addressed the lady: MY father, the
Gar, has commanded me to offer you
my hand and heart The princess
smiled at the queer, formal wording OF
the sentence, but Immediately an
sweEed: My grandmother, the queen
of england, has commanded me to
accept the offer OF your hand-your
heart I shall take for myself. Letter
in Chicago Record.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
RainEanin Cnloraan.

Denver, Colo, April IA mixture
of rain and snow has been falling in
cessantly throughout the state of Col
orado Saturday and Sunday and, with
the exception of intervals of several
hours, the stormy weather has been
continuous for eleven days. Previous
to this there had been but little mois-
ture for months. Now fear is being
expressed of the possible damage that
may accrue from it. Several small
washouts have occurred and news of
greater ones is expected.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
old Men in the Departments.

Washington, April 1.-THE report
from the Treasury called for by reso-
luton of the senate shows that there
are 331 employees between 60 and 64
years old; 100 between 65 and 60 years:
fifty-siX between 20 and "a years;
twenty-four between IS and 20 years
and ten who are over so years old.
In the Interior department there are
I63 employees between the ages of 65
and 60; fifty-eight between 20 and "A;
twenty-eight between IS and 20, and
total number of employees in the de-
partment is 1885.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
Early Spring in Alaska.

Victoria, B. c., April 17.-Warm
weather in the north is breaking up
winter trails and the river is open in
many places. Navigation will open
two or three weeks earlier than usual
High water flooded the mines at Do
minion and bunker creek
During the winter typhoid fever has
ragged at Nome. There have been
thirty deaths from the disease, and
300 cases. 1t is also stated that many
persons persisted on the way from Daw-
son to Nome.
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Gilmore Ordered to Duty.

Washington, April 16.-Lieutenant
Commander ]. c. Gilmore, who has
been on leave of absence in this city
recuperating from extreme hardships
incident to his long captivity among
the Filipinos, is ordered to immediate
duty at sea as executive officer of the
cruiser Prairie, which will be engaged
during the entire summer in short
cruises with the naval militia of the
Atlantic and Gulf states.
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everything to me. feel healthy and
we'll, but if 1 should be sick 1 would
know what to take. 1 have taken sew
eral bottles for female complaint.
am in the change of life and it does
me good"
Have you catarrh of the head, throat,
lungs, stomach or any other organ of
the body? If so, write to DR.. Hart
man at once. He will send you direc-
tons for treatment without charge.
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
Topekans Make a Good Strike.

Topeka, April 17--Word has been
received from Circle City, Alaska, that
three Topeka men, c. A. Chance, w.
E. Culver and Frank LANCE, have made
a big gold strike there. They went to
Alaska two years ago as the represen-
tatiyes of the Topeka Prospecting and
Mining Company, a local concern. F.
NJ. Newlands. president of the COM
pany, will leave here in few days for
Circle City.
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steel Box Cars.

Topeka, April 16.-The frame work
for the first steel box car ever built at
the Santa Fe shops is being put to-
gether in the yards. This steel car
will be of $4,000 pounds capacity. It
is being built as an experiment If
this steel box car proves satisfactory it
will be the commencement of the gen
era1 use OF all steel box cars or the
Santa Fe road. Similar steel cars have
and are being used quite extensively
on many of the eastern roads. and are
said to be Just the thing.
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for four months, and the doctors could
help me but little. They operated on
me three times. 1t was very painful
and 1 only obtained little relief. I was
so weak l could not turn in bed. Then
I applied to DR.. Hartman. I did not
know whether he could help me or not,
but I followed his advice, and used only,
three bottles Of Pe-ru-na and Mama
lin. Now I am we'll and as strong as
ever was, thanks to your remedies"
Pelvic catarrh has become so frequent
that most women are more or less
afflicted with it. It is usually called
female disease"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Pres ident Hill of the Great Northern
Railr lad says that for his proposed
trans pacific steamship line he has or
dered vessels that will carry 10000
tons. or a measurement capacity of
over 5000 tons. In other words, he
will have in operation, eighteen
months hence, vessels equal in carry
ing capacity TO the Campania and the
Lucania combined. The deck room OF
each vessel will amount to over five
acres.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Petersburg, Va, April 14.-The large
leaf tobacco factory of w. G. Dunning-
ton & Co., in this city, containing over
1000, 600 pounds of fine tobacco, pur-
chased recently for the Austrian gov
eminent, is, with its contents, totally
destroyed by fire. The loss is estima-
ted at 100000. Several small houses
in the vicinity were also destroyed.
The fire originated in the boiler room.
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Completed to San Francisco.

Chicago, April 1.-THE Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe has announced the
completion of its new line into San
Francisco, the company now having its
own rails from Chicago to San Fran
cisco. 1t was further stated that the
road would be ready to handle freight
via new line May 1, but it is not ex-
pected that passenger trains Will be
run before July l.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
Nerro ntinistera Ancnsea.

Norfolk, Va, April 16.-Bishop
Handy, the venerable presiding officer
OF the Virginia conference of the Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal church,
created somewhat of a sensation BY
announcing that he had received letters
making charges OF drinking, dishonesty
and immortality against some of the
preachers then on the conference floor.
He said that he would place the matter
in the hands of committee and that
guilty preachers need expect no quar-
ter
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Telephone Extension.

Wellington, April 13.-The Mo. &
Kas. Telephone company will soon
havea gang of men in Wellington at
work rebuilding the entire city system.
The line will be extended to FL Reno,
when Wellington will have connection
with Kingfsher and other important
towns in Oklahoma. A metallic sys-
tenn will be put into Kingfsher.
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MRS. COLONEL HAMILTON.

That Pe-ru-na has become a house
hold remedy in the home CT Mrs. Colo
mel Hamilton is well attested by let
ter from her, which says: 81 can give
my testimony as to the merits of your
remedy, Pe-ru-na. 1 have been taking
the same for some time, and am enjoy
ing better health now than 1 have for
some years. 1 attribute the change TO
Pe-ru-na, and recommend Pe-ru-na to
every woman, believing it to be espe-
cially beneficial to them" Mrs Hamil-
toms residence is 259 GoodaIe street,
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ALMOST BLIND.

My little 4-year-oId girls eyes were
so weak from birth that she could not
stand any light at ALL Was treated
by several physicians without benefit
My neighbors induced me to buy Nor
ley's Sarsaparilla and Iron from Mr.
o. Daugherty, Banock, KY Three
bottles not only restored her sight
but made her stronger and healthier
than she ever was in her life
DAVID KISSING.
Sold by agent in every town.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Miss Annie Wyandotte, queen of
the operate stage and dramatic So
prano, says:
Fifteenth St. and Jackson Ave,
kansas City, Mo.
DIR. Hartman:
Dear Sir-Pe-ru-na has been my
salvation. 1t has given me back a
beautiful voice, a gift Of God; it has
brought me once more to my old pro-
fession. 1 can talk now, and sing,
where before 1 could scarcely whisper.
Can you wonder at my delight? I
wish every person who is suffering as
l suffered might know Pe-ru-na. Only
those who have been afflicted can ever
know the intense satisfaction and
gratitude that comes with complete
cure Ny voice was completely gone.
April Is 1 felt so elated over the res
toration of my voice that ] inserted an
advertisement in The Star for vocal
pupils. The advertisement, which cost
me 50 cents, brought me five pupils,
and that was the beginning OF my pres
ent large class. Yours gratefully,
Annie Wyandotte."
A congestion, Inflammation or ulcera-
ton of the mucous membrane, whether
of the head, stomach, kidneys, or other
organ, is known to the medical pro-
fession as catarrh. 1t is known by
different names, such as dyspepsia,
Bright's disease, female complaint,
diarrhoea, bronchitis, consumption
and a host of other names. Wherever
there is a congested mucous mem
brane there is catarrh. acute or
chronic.
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Same as the Pope.s Own Stairs.

Cincinnati, O., April 16.-In the Oh
servance of Good Friday thousands
climbed for high mass the $50 steps to
the Immaculate church on Mount
Adams, for which penance the faithful,
by papal decree, have the same priv
leges granted those who ascend the
sacred stairs at Rome. The custom
was instituted by the late Archbishop
Purcell
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Women's sensitiveness makes them
subject to more intense WEAKNESS
than men. The melancholy, depres-
sion and exhaustion they suffer are due
to sluggish action of their organs,
which loads the system with impuri-
ties, poisons the blood and skaters
their nerves. Morley's SarsapariIla
and Iron will cleanse the system, re-
vita1ize the nerves and give strength
and energy. Sold by agent in every
town.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

English insurance societies are bad
ly divided over the question of war
risks. Some refuse to have the VOL
unteers at any price, while others
think the men as safe in south Africa
as at home catching influenza.
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Mrs. Margar-
e t b a Dauben,
No. 1914 North
Superior street,
r a inc CT t "
Wis. says: 81 feel
SO well and good
c n d healthful
now that pen
can not describe
it, Pe-ru-na is
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The Secrets of Planets Revealed.

The telescope which is now in pro
tess of construction is expected to
oring the moon within miles eye
sight of this world, and to reveal the
secrets of the planets 1t may cause
rs great a change in the world
thought as Hostetters Stomach Bitters
does to sufferers from dyspepsia, con-
stipation, liver or kidney troubles.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

~ local applications. as they cannot reach the
disea> ed portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness. and that is by cOnSti-
tutional remedies Deafness Is caused by an
infamed condition of the mucus lining of the
Eustachian Tube When this tube is infamed
you have rumbnng sound or imperfect hear
ing and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an inf1amed condition of
the mucus surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars, free
hi
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on the right road, but headed the wrong
way?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Every fellow who processes to be {
singer ism t a professional singer.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Great crowds were attracted to the house to
hear the close of the debate on the Puerto Rico
bill A rule was first adopted governing the
final proceedings. The vote its adoption
was considered test of the strength of the bill
II was l56 to $40: present and not voting IL.
The honSe has passed the agricultural Dill
substantially as reported.
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CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
What is Being Done in The Fifty-Sixtt
General Assembly.
APRIL ELEVENTH.

The Senate has passed the Pacific cable bill
introduced by Senator Hale. The cable to be
under the control of the naval department, and
goo, COO is appropriated to begin the work.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
FREE GIFTS TO AGENTS.

Vanity is universal-and it is uuj
versally disowned.
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vigorous growth and the original color given to
the hair by PAKKER's HAIR BALsAA-
HINDERCoRSs, the best cure for corns- 15cts.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

The house by & vote O; 16I to 152 concurred in
the Senate amendments to the Puerto Rican
tariff and governmental bill, and the bill was
sent to the president, having received the sig
natures OF the presiding officers OF both houses.
Mr.. Flynn (Oklahoma) has put in a bill for
the payment for property of all loyal Shawnee
and Delaware Indians destroyed by the Union
army in the civil WAR.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Except the day after no man knows
what the morrow is going TO bring
forth.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

FITS PermanentIyCured. Motifs nervousness after
first day OF DR.. kline's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send tor FIR EE S2.0O trial bottle and treatise
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

lam sure Piso' Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago-Mrs. THOs. ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich, N Y, Feb. II, 1900
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

The hour of anticipation is otter
more pleasing than the instant OF
realization
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Carriers In

Sensible men are always deaf to un-
just criticism.
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MISS CLARA STOEcKER.

Miss Clara Stoecker says: 'I had
chronic catarrh for over a year. tried
many remedies, but found no relief unSi
til I saw an advertisement in the paper
of your treatment for chronic catarrh.
I tried il and I think 1 am now well.
recommend Pe-ru-na to all my
friends who are afflicted with catarrh."
|. Miss Stoecker lives at Pittsburg, Pa.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

We want 100000 Agents, men and wo-.
men, boys and girls all over the United
States to sell our wonderful Lekko Scour-'
ing Soap, Lekkoene and other Toilet Soaps.
Big profit, easy work. Prize with every
cake Write to-day. c. II. Marshall & Co,
Dept 10. Chicago, III. Factory 1929
No. May st. Ref. any bank in Chicago.
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The chief end of man depends on
whether he is wanted to do brain work
or run errands.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
Deafness cannot Be Cured

April showers may bring May flow
ers, but they spoil spring bonnets.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
APRIL TWELVE.

The District of Columbia appropriation was
considered at length and was passed 1t carries
about eight and half million dollars.
The new pension bill provides a service pen
sion. graduated by age of veteran soldiers;
commencing with IS at 81 years. s. at %. $40 az
and S12 at 20. 1t is believed that it will pass
but not considered certain.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

People are beginning to take things
for that tired feeling.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

When a society girl marries she i'm
AGNES the world is eclipsed by her
honeymoon.
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The Bsst Prescrtption Tor ChIIIa

and Fever is q bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
GRILL Tonic. It is simply iron and Quinine in
tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, Soc.
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Mrs. WInsIov,s Soothinp S.

The older a man gets the less sense
he has about eating
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Love finds way even If it has to
stand the furniture man off.
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Do Your Feet Ache and Burn.

Pepper and salt clothes are season
able.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Caution is the foundation of pru-
dence.
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IA Woman,a WearInesa.

A long suffering mantle giant
with q toothache.
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The obese lady in the museum be
lieves in making the most of herself.
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For hildren teething softens the gums reduces IN
amaton, allays pain, wind collie sc bottle
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The cook usually strikes for hlghe.
wages when she needs the dough.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

A poor man never knows how many
friends he has until he suddenly strikes
1t rich.
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Life Insurance war R,.k..

One way to judge a mans character
is by what he doesn't say.
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Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
East, a powder for the feet. It makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c Sample sent FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. 7
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Carriers Ink.
Good Ink is necessity for good writing. Car
ser's is the best Costs no more than poor ink.
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APRIL THIRTEEN.

The Senate territories committee has agreed
to report faVorably the bill authorizing cities
in the territories 20 issue bonds to build munic>
ipal buildings
The public buildings and grounds committee
reported favorably the bill for a new customs
house at San Francisco to cost $40, 00J.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination
Of John L. McAtee. to be associate justice OF
the supreme court of Oklahoma.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

Sold by Druggists. T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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Mrs. Margar-
tn Fritz, Wilcox,
okla, writes: II
!xtend my sim
ere thanks for
he good advice
you have given
me. / do
NJ not believe.
h / would be
lM living now
EMi if 1t were
HILL OF for.
lI you. had
s u u e r e q
with flow
of blood
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Great Ships for the Pacific.

The man who doesn't pay his taxes
s scarcely a credit to his country.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21

The house adopted an amendment to the
joint resolution Tor the submission of an
amendment to the constitution for the election
OF Senators by the people. The amendment
made it incumbent upon each state to elect
by direct vote while the resolution gave the
states an option to do.
The resolution as amenden was passed Ayes
1S3. nays 80
vate pensions
The house militia committee decided to fix at
81 600 the annual allowance to the militia
in place of 500. 0O0 now allowed.
Senate bill, which will permit the de-
pendent mothers of soldiers and sailors of the
Spanish war, even though they married coz
federate soldiers. to receive the benefit OF the
general pension law was passed
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-21
APRIL FOURTEEN.

There is bill before the Senate author
iZing a resurvey OF the great lakes by the war
department and appCopriating $50 600 for the
purpose.
Bills are introduced in the Senate land in tn e
house, to repeal the revenue act imposing q
stamp duty contracts, leases, mortgages,
powers Of attorney and protests
Ceremonies connected with the acceptance
of the Statue of Oliver p. Morton. Indiana'S
great war governor. recently put in sLatuary
hall were held in the house.
Bills we're passed for the use of timber and
stone for industrial purposes in Indian terri
tory
Forty-three pension bills were passed
APRIL SIXTEEN.
The Senate received the house joint reSolu-
ton for amendment to the constitution
relative to the direct election of senators by the
people and Senator Butler IN. c. asked that it
be acted upon without reference to committee
He was OVerruled.
The urgency appropriation bill was passed
The Senate then resumed consideration OF
the Alaskan goVernm measure
The Senate passed SO pension hill.
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Sold by agent in every town.
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MSS ANNIE WYANDoTTE.

Miss Annie Wyandotte, queen of
the operate stage and dramatic So
prano, says: