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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

The floor of the senate will be
mighty interesting place during the
coming session. B. P. Waggener and
Fred Dumont Smith, who crossed
swords over the tax bill in the last leg
islature, but who We're then in oppo-
site houses, will this year be on the
same floor. Both are keen in debate
and quick on their feet. Another in
the same class is ]. F. Getty, the new
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
Weather indications.

Chicago, Nov. 11.-Forecast for
Kansas. Fair and warmer tonight and
Saturday; fresh southerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

member from Wyandotte county.
Charles N. Peck, who made a splendid
record in the house during the last leg
islature. will be one of the substantial
members of the senate the coming win
ter. and Fred H Quincy, the new MEM
Der from Saline county, who defeated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

can be discovered, and defeated him in
his home county, but Pottawatomie
county elected him. Griffin, Belts, Dol
ley and Tucker were pronounced boss
busters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

lures, will be back. S. S. Benedict of
Wilson and l. d. Young of Beloit have
both served in the senate years ago.
In the House.
Twenty-six members of the last house
will probably be back the coming win
ter. This is just one-fifth of the total
The other ninety-nine men,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

The state senators who were re-elect-
ed are E F. Porter of Crawford. H 3.
Miller of Usage, W. S. Fitzpatrick of
Chautauqua, r. I. Simons of Sumner.
T. A Noftzger of Harper. Fred Dumont
Smith of Edwards, and Chas. Buschow
of Thomas
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of Thomas.

The members of the last house who
have been elected to the senate are
b p Waggener of Atchison, L. S. Grif-
FIN OF Jefferson. ]. B. Belts of Shawnee,
George p Hayden of Nemaha, J. n.
Dolley of Wabaunsee. George L. Tuck
er OF Greenwood, and Charles n. Peck
OF Cloud.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

J. L. Brady, who will be w. r.
Stubbs' colleague from Douglas coun-
ty, was one of Joe Bristow's college
mates at Baker university about fif
teen years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

facilities and equipment in keeping with the
world supremacy of our national institutions
conferred In the national capital at wash
ingtOn. ,u of
the United States in a national university.
memorializing the father OF his country, Is
shown in assurances of substantial support;
1rhe George Washington University in the
Standardization of its plans, is deserving OF
national, state and private endowment, in.
asmuch as it is fast realizing the fondest
hopes Of the great genius Of 0uf
The Officers Of the George Washington
University nne General Association are: Presi-
Sant William Bruce King: vice presidents,
A fasr Aas ndson Theodore
~ Moves Edward j. Stellwagen: secre-
tary. Howard L. Hodgkins; treasurer, John
b. Larner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

many denominations. The institution is
thoroughly Christian in its spirit and infiu-
ence. but now il l. stated there is no sec
tartan control. The objects of the unver-
sity are explained to be the teaching of all
knowledge and truth, and its methods and
Investigations Wi be free and the great
est liberty OF thought and discussion will
prevail
Official Announcement.
The new name of Columbian University
was officially announced today by President
Needham, as follows
Columbian University, organized under
a special charter granted by the Congress
of the United States of America February
o. 1921, has, by virtue of special act of
Congress, approved January ~ 1904,
changed its name To the George Washington
University. 10y which name. under It's ma
tional charter. the university Will continue
to carry on it's work of higher education
in the city of Washington, In the District
of Columbia.
''(Signed)
CHARLES WILLIS NEEDHAM, Ii. D..
president
with this change the university takes on
n more national character. its officers
claim Students will be received from ev-
cry part OF the United States. giving due
credit to diplomas given by the public high
schools, and work done IN those prepafa-
tory establishments and other similar inSti-
tutions including state and other colleges
and universities doing approved work. 1t
VIII receive StuuenlS iToU cAitI iiisblu-
lions OF learning who desire to avail them
selves of the special facilities OF Washing
ton for a few months TO pursue special
subjects, and will give them a university
home and professors to guide and instruct
them while here. President Needham hopes
this work will be so well done that 1t Will
receive due credit in the universities ana
colleges where these students are pur-
suing their regular courses for degrees.
In the selection OF its board of trustees
the university has given representation to
the country at large and special interests
interested in this work. Wayne MacVeagh,
the chairman Of the board. is man of in
ternational reputation; Senator Gallinger
represents the eastern and New England
states; Senator Newlands the Pacific and
far western states; Governor Montague the
southern states; Representative H. kirke
Porter the middle west; Eugene lowering,
Maryland and Commissioner Mcfarland
the District OF Columbia. The scientists
are represented by DIR. Charles d. Wal
colt and Prof Graham Bell; the alumni
by Theodore w. Noyes, John b. Larner,
John Joy Edison. DIR. Charles w. Richard
son. Myron NJ Parker and David A. Cham
bsrs, and the professions and other inter-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
UNDER A NEW NAME
Change cf Title OF Columbian
University.
JTlSCnRISTEN ED TODAY
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNI
vERsITY BY ACT OF CONGRESS.
History of This Institution of Learn
ing From It's Incorpora-
ton in 1921.

This is christening day tor the Columbian
University.
By act of Congress and its board of trus-
tees this INSTITUTION of learning viii today
assume the name of the George Washington
University.
This change. it is said, will mark the
beginning of a new era in the history OF
this noted educational establishment, with
the new name it has taken on a new and
broader life 1t has ceased to be a de-
nominaticnal institution. BY the changes
in its charter approved last January, Con-
gress enacted that no denOminational or
religious test shall be applied In the cleo
ton of trustees and officers or of the ad-
mission of professors of the university
Following this change in the charter. the
board of trustees has been constituted so
that no denomination has a control. The
members of the board are said to be Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
Points of Agreement Ratified.

The points of agreement" which We're
adonted by the trustees and ratified by the
George Washington Memorial Association
AT its semi-annual meeting, May s. 1904,
are as follows
First. The George Washington Memorial
Association agrees to undertake the raising
of sufficient funds, estimated to be 100000,
to construct the central building in the pro-
posed university group of buildings upon
Van Ness Park, the building to be known
as the George Washington Memorial; the
plans of the building to be approved by the
executive committees respectively OF the
association and the university; the build
ing to be used the administration build
ing of the university, ana tho auditorium
for lectures. gatherings of an educational
character, meetings of International tribu-
mails, and of scientific organizations, under
such regulations as the university Shall
from time TO time prescribe. The university
shall hav charge of the construction, care,
and maintenance of said building, and the
building shall belong to and be the property
of the university.
Second The university agrees to change
its name in accordance with the provisions
of the act of Congress. approved January
%. 1904. to the George Washington Univer-
| sity, the name to be approved by the Sec
rotary of the Interior and the commissioner
| of education, provided in said act, the
change to go into effect ana the name to be
| used on and after September /, 1904. This
name shall, upon completion or said build
| ing be considered as adopted in perpetuity
| in pursuance of this agreement between
tie association and said university, and
shall not thereafter be changed. the adop-
| ton in perpetuity being of tthe essence of
| this agreement.
Third. The George Washington Memorial
| Association shall, upon the acceptance of
| these terms, by its board OF trustees, forth
with proceed to complete its auxiliary state
| ORGANIZATIONS, and proceed to secure the
/ necessary subscriptions for said building,
| AID steadily prosecute the same to COM
| plet on, and in all matters of the presenta-
| ton of this subject to its local bodies, the
| university through its president, will CO.
| operate with the association.
| History Of the University.
| The incorporation of Columbian Univer-
| sity dates back to 1921, when Congress, by
| special act, approved February of that
year, incorporated the institution with broad
] and comprehensive powers. This was about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01

Gov. Warfield has granted say Oh exc
cntion for thirty days to Andrew Leon
harit. who was to have been hanged to-
morrow In Baltimore for murder, the re-
prieye being intended to afford time Tor IN
ouiry into the sanity OF the prisoner.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20

to this place on Thursday and taken to
the undertaking parlors of Chase q
Roys from which it was conveyed to
Elmwood cemetery and inferred in the
family lot. The remains we're accom-
panied by the husband of the deceased,
a niece, Miss Lou Shurtleff, Of St.
Adams and Mr.. Graft of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Kilbourn was seventy-one years
of age and was former resident of
this town living in the Cutler place
on Union street. She will be remem-
bered as Emily Burnham Thurston.
There are now only five cadets room
ing away from the University bar
racks. This is due to an order recent
ly issued by the commandment to the
effect that cadets roomlng outside of
the barracks will not receive promo
ton but will always remain privates.
Rev. A. l.. Cooper of Randolph de-
livered some eloquent addresses dur
ing the Methodist church centennial
last week as did also several others.
Mr.. Cooper's talk of Tuesday evening
was in the form of an historical adj
dress and all listened with much inter-
est.
The annual report of the officers of
the Dog River Valley Fair Association
for the year ending Oct. 10, 1904, has
been submitted: Total amount of re-
ciepts for 1904, $2.261.70, against
SO, GOA. IS in 1908; total amount of or
ders drawn during the year 1904,
50, 105. SS, against 50, 261.70 in 1908.
The association now has in the treas
ury 100000.
At the pleasant home of Mrs. Annie
Holton on Water street occurred on
Saturday evening one of the social
events OF the season. The affair was
in honor of her daughter, Miss Aggie.
Moving pictures to the number of 100
and concert under the direction of
Frank Colby of Montpelier added
greatly to the entertainment. Among
those taking part were Misses Beatrice
Scott, Eva White, Julina Bruce, Susie
Ditty Grace Stafford and Mr.. Frank
Porter. Delicious refreshments were
served. The guests departed after an
evening most pleasantly spent. tAbont
fifty were present.
The board of trade is making
active preparations tor it's annual
banquet to be held on Friday evening.
1t is expected that many prominent
men of the State will be present in
Guiding Gov. Bell and Lieut.. Governor
Stearns. The occasion will be { sort
of celebration in the event of bringing
Of the Moody electrical system
into the village. Gov. Bell will press
the button that turns on the current
from Moretown. There will be power
enough in this system not only to fur
nish the b. E. Ellis Granite Co., for
its present work and contemplated ex-
tensions but also 300 horse power that
may be used for other purposes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
DUXBURY CORNER.

B. +. Atherton has purchased
Charles Burroughs pair Of work
horses.
A sister from Bristol is visiting
Mrs Hazen Morse.
Mrs. Flora Anterior and Will Pat
teTson have started on their journey
to California.
Mrs. George Hills died ON Tuesday.
The funeral was held at her son IS,
Van Hills, on Friday at O'Clock /;
burial at red school house cemetery.
S. G. Wheeler has purchased through
the agency of Fl. j. Parker, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Manning's house at Colby
vile, immediate possession given.
Mr.. Manning intends to locate at the
village.
Ed MCGEE has moved from Jessie
Canady's house to the village at Water
bury
James Kelly has finished his labors
at Drew Daniels stone sheds.
Bert Gabree is moving on Crossett
hill He is to work for j. f. Crossett
Mrs. McNain has gone to work for
Mr.. Phillips at South DuXbury.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
NEWBURY,

Mr.. and Mrs. Kinney. Sunday school
workers, who are making their head
quarters in the village have established
a promising Sabbath school at South
Newbnry.
Mrs. Blodgett has been running the
millinery store of Miss Eta Norton
for few days, in the absence of Miss
Norton on business. We learn the
business has greatly exceeded expecta-
tions in the brief time it has been es-
tablished.
Levi Dow and wife, of Woodsville,
spent Sunday with L. p. Bailey. Mr..
Bailey has been engaged recently in
hunting timber land lines and corners
for S. Mills in the big forest in West
Newbury.
Mrs. j. N. Perry of Florida. is Wis
iting Mrs. Frank Kimball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Platt of Williamstown
recently visited Mrs. Wells.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
Butchers, Merchants and Hide Buyers

Should write to Carroll s. Page
HYDE Park, VT, who wishes to pur
chase their Hides, Caltskins, Sheep
Pelts, Tallow and Bones. He pays
spo' cash He pays the freights He
village, where he has no agent, to sell
Poultry Supplies and to pick up for
him Hides, Calfskins, Sheep Pelts and
Bones. He furnishes money with
which to buy and he keeps his agents
thoroughly posted at all times as to
market values. Write him for full
particulars.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20

place, in the happy event? Who can
estimate the worth of the life and
services to the world of such man
as Pastor Hazen, in these two score
years? And who shall say how large.
ly the world may be indebted to his
church and people, for such an eff
cient life? And so we recognize both
pastor and people in the glorious work
accomplished, and the great indebted
ness of US all to them, May both
long be spared to Central Vermont,
their beneficent influence TO over flow
into all the region about-a benedic-
tion to all within it's sphere.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
WILLIAMSBURG.

Lawyer Thomas G. Denny, of Peta-
luna, California, a son of Mrs. Emma
Weber Denny, and a nephew Of Mrs.
John Adams. recently visited Mrs.
Adams. here. Though of Vermont
ancestry, his mother being a native of
Glover, and his father Of the North
field Denny stock, it was his first visit
to Vermont. On his way here, he
had taken in the st. Louis Fair, and
visited various other places; and, on
his return home, he was to visit Bos-
ton, Washington and sundry other
cities, going via the Canadian Pacific
Railroad.
The universalist ladies will have
their annual chicken pie supper, on
the 18th of the coming month.
Mrs. Andrew l.. Edison, now of
New York city, is with Mrs. Charles
h. Benedict, who is confined to the
bed at this writing. Mrs. Edison has
been taking osteopathic treatment
of DR.. Lewis D. Martin this season.
Will, son of John M. Duffus, left
for Los Angeles, California, last
week. In the-last year he had worked
in Proctor. Having, as we believe,
the elements of success within him,
with good health and fair chance,
we shall expect hlm 'to make his
mark" in due time.
G. h. Hall, whose brothers, Luke
and John s., were once occupants of
the old Calvin Flint farm, has been in
town of late, in the interests of the
Barre Telegram, for which paper he
has worked for some months. He
tell us that John S. is in Barre, and
Luke. in Portland, Maine. His nie3e,
Miss Ella, lives in Barre.
Miss Annette E. Edison is recover
ing from "the clean sweep - made of
her mouth, by Dentist Beckwith of
Chelsea, week before last, under
chlorofurm administered by DR.. e. b.
Watson.
Andrew Burnham was in Barre a
few days last week with Willard
Clough of Washington, exhibiting the
prehistoric, petrified parsonage.
If an apple day keeps the doctors
away" one might be tempted to
worry, lest the medical fraternity be
compelled to draw on their capital,
the coming year, to keep above
ground. However, with the amount
of cider to be declared" there may
be- broken noses' enough, meantime.
W OhIIJ bn6Ll buIOuBhp Wlbu llBlu
economy. But, as for our apple crop
was ever anything like it here Such
quantity of apples, and SO many of
such fine quality, to be had for less
than "a songp -
ron their way home to Pasadena,
California, DR.. Charles A. Briggs and
wife stopped in Illinois. to attend the
marriage of DR.. Briggs daughter by
former wife. Miss Gertrude Alice,
to Thomas V. Hopper of Jackson
vile. Ill. The wedding was on We'd
nesday of last week.
AS the Oongregationalists of North
field shall meet at their church on
Friday afternoon of this week, to
celebrate, in some fitting way the
fortieth anniversary of the installa-
tion of their revered and beloved
pastor, Rev. William s. Hazen, ID.
d., will not greetings and oongratu-
lations 90 out from all the Uongrega-
tional churches in the vicinity Of that
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
One of r1any,

II. A. Tisdale, of Summerton, st
o., suffered for twenty years with
the Piles. Specialists were employed
and many remedies used but relief
and permanent good was found only
in the use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. This is only one of the many,
many cures that have been effected by
this wonderful remedy. 1t buying
Witch Hazel Salve il is only necessary
to see that you get the genuine De-
Wits, made by f. Q. Dewitt 81 Co.,
in Chicago, and a cure is certain.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures all
kinds of piles, cuts, burns, bruises,
eczema, letter, riDgworm, skin dis
eases, etc. Sold by all druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys HOmeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $5.
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid receipt of price
Humphreys Med. Co.. William & John Sts, NY.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
STRAIN TOO GREAT.
Hundreds Of Montpelier Readers
Find II So.

The hustle and worry of business
men,
The hard work and stopping of
workmen,
The woman's household cares,
Are too great strain on the kid
neys,
Baokache headache, sideaohe.
Kidney troubles, urinary troubles
follow,
A Montpelier citizen tells you how
to cure them all.
Frank Nelson, machinist, Worcester
Branch, four miles from Montpelier,
says: my occupation necessitates
considerable heavy lifting causir Z
more or less of strain on the muscles
of the back. For three or four years
l knew from the aching across the
loins that my kidneys we're affected
and it did not require the dead heavy
aching feeling at close Of days work
to tell me that they were either weak
ened or taxed. Sometimes the
pain was so acute at night that it pre-
vented sound, refreshing sleep and
arose in the morning poorly prepared
to tackle the next DAVIS work. Added
to this, always sure sign of some
disturbed action of the kidneys, there
was an annoying weakness of the kid
ney secretions. A friend advised me
to go to w. T.. Poole's drug store for
Doan's Kidney Pills and take a course
of the treatment. l did SO and used
two boxes. The last attack positively
ceased. a"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents
Foster. Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Duan's and
take no other.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
Confessions of a Priest,

Rev. Jno. S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes, For ~ years / suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. consulted a num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then
began the use Of Electric Bitters and
feel that l am now cured of disease
that had me in its grasp for twelve
years. If you want reliable medi-
cine for Liver and Kidney trouble,
stomach disorders or general debil-
ity, get Electric Bitters. 1t is guar
anteed by O. Blakeley. Only SOC
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
ESTATE OF MARIA l.. ABBOTT.
STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON. S..


In Probate Court, held In Montpelier in and for
said District, the 4th day of October, A. ID.
1904:
Beauman G. Rogers. Administrator of the estate Of
MARIA l.. ABBOTT, late Of Cabot, In said
District, deceased, makes application to said
Court with the consent and appreciation in
writing OF the heirs of said deceased, residing
in the State OF Vermont, for license to sell
all of the real estate of said deceased, situated In
Cabot. In said District to wit: House and lot, also
one pew in the Congregational Church, represent
ing that the sale thereof would be beneficial 70
the heirs of said deceased, and those interested In
her estate, In order to convert said real estate into
money.
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred to session thereof TO be held
al the Probate Office, IN said Montpelier ON the 22nd
day of October A. ID. 1901 for hearing and decision
thereon and II is further ordered that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication OF notice
of said application and order thereon three weeks
STATE JOURNAL newspaper published at Mont
peiier, in this State, and which clrculates In the
neighborhood of those interested before said time OF
hearing that they may appear at said time and place
and. II they see cause, object thereto,
BY the Court---Attest
4OA2 HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20
C0WMissiONhKS' NOTICE.


The UNDERMINED, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Washington
Commissioners, to receive. examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all against the estate
of ANN r.. MOORCROFr. late of the City of Barre,
said District deceased; and all claims exhibited in
Offset thereto hereby give notice that will meet for
the purposes aforesaid at the office OF o. II. Reed,
IN the City of Barre, in said District
the 10Th day of Oct. and sth day OF April next
from O'Clock =. NJ. until O'Clock p. NJ. each
of said DAYS, and that six months from the llh day
of Oct, A. ID. 1904 Is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at City of Barre this nth day OF October,
A. D. 1904.
ORAMEL II. REED. Commits
4l-l3 ALFRED s. PARKHURST{ sioners
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-20

ESTATE OF JOHN E. BENJAMIN

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Washington,
claims aud demands Of all persons AGAINST the estate
OF JOHN E. BENJAMIN, late OF Berlin, in said
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at $. w. Benjamin's
on the 9TH day of November, 1904, and Ord
day of April, next, from 1 O'Clock +: NJ.
and that six months from the 9Th day Of Oct.
A. ID. 1904, Is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors 10 present their claims 20 US for
examination and allowance.
Dated al Berlin, this 9th day OF October, A. d.
GEORGE W, DODGE, Commits
4l-4s MORTON MARVIN, ( s.cners.