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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
JAMES RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
Tour OF Inspection Yesterday to Warwick
Park.

Yesterday party Of friends invited by Mr.
C.D.Langhorne. contractor for the removal of
rock and other distractions from the channel
OF the james. went down the river as far as
Warwick Park TO inspect the improvements
which had been made. The party was as
follows: Messrs c. II. Epps. Frank Cunning
ham. +. Taylor Stratton, Preston Belvin, j. ii.
Capers. w. L. Knowles, +. T.. Taylor. +. +.
Burke, A. ID. Landerkin, j. L. Ferriter, f. E.
Brauer. w. G. Adams. NJ. +. Seay. w. ID.
Courtney. Nj. Il. Page II. j. Walsh. r. w.
Powers. J. J. Crutchheld. W. 81 Turpin. 8.
blanchard. c. @. Thon. @. T.. Boiling. Is. n.
August. John T. Anderson. Ira Glazebrook,
Thomas Christian, W. II. Curtis, l.. @. Jen-
kins. W. q. Fuller. G. OBJ. Cowardin, John
T. Hughes. James T. Vaughan. W. S. Gum,
]. II. Grymes and w. O.. Waller.
The dredging at various points down the
river. and especially the drilling of the rocks
In the neighborhood OF the monitor fleet. ex-
cited a great deal Of interest and the pro-
eress which had been made gave very general
Satisfaction. At Warwick Park refreshments.
both solid and liquid. were served in abund-
ance and fun. frolic. merriment and general
GOOD fellowship prevailed.
The party returned to the city about 3
O'clock in the evening, having spent a de-
lightflIl day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

A Committee From Richmond Will Meet
Them in Ashland To-day.

A Committee From Richmond VIII Meet
Them In Ashland To-day.
A committee Of fifteen, appointed from the
variois hose and steam-fre engine companies
Of tbs city. will go to Ashland at an early
hour his morning to meet the Montgomery
Fire Company. Of NorrIstown. Pa, which IS
on O pilgrimage to Richmond-one hundred
strong. They will get of the $50 train at
Eba Station and. with the committee and
head,d by their splendid band Of thirty
pieces march down Broad street to Ford's
Hota, where they will be qusrtered while
here.
Today under the guidance Of the commit
tee they will spend in sightseeing. To-mor-
rev they will devote to trip TO Old Point.
returning at night. On Friday they will go to
Sever Pines for an all day picnic.
Although the Richmond fire brigade is
paid department and not accustomed to the
same round of sociabiities that the volunteer
companies enjoy. they nevertheless through
their committees will see that their visitors 90
not get home sick or lonesome
The picnic will be attended with oil tho
ADJUSTMENTS and entertainments that make
wsll-nanaged affair of that kind so enjoyable.
Football. baseball and numerous games in
te-spsrse the programme. An old pine tree
will be decorated all over with bananas aud
their procurement made test OF agility III
clmting. 49,
Among the novelties of the occasion will be
f. Leslie Powell. the famous ioylal ox-hunt-
ing fireman, who with his pack of hounds and
two I've Reynards in hand is ready to show
the Iennsylyania boys an old fashioned VIZ
giniafox chase The tables. Of course. Will
be veil furnished and. the weather permits
ting a rollicking time may be expected.
Asmany Of the Richmond fremen as can
be spared without endangering the city VIII
atteId the picnic under Captain j. X. She'd
ard. First district engineer and F.. I. Snead.
Second district engineer: Chief Fuller. Assis-
tant Engineer Fisher and Superintendent OF
Fire Alarm Thompson will be among the
stav-it-homes. Invitations have been eG-
tended to the fire commissioners. some OF
whom may be present.
The Montgomery Hose and Steam Fire
Company was incorporated in 1847 Is yol-
uIteer fire company.
The company now occupies in Norristown
q three-story engine house. equipped with all
the modern fire appointments. Possibly the
most envied possession is Pat Lyon" one Of
the first make of fire apparatus in the city Of
Philadelphia, designed aud constructed by
the man whose name IL bears. and, though
over o century old, it is in good working
condition to-day.
With membership Of 80, and clear title 10
their real estate possessions. 1t IS no wonder
pleasure-trps are and have been IN order Tor
several years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

Tho Board of Public Works Appoint a
Proxy and a Director.
The Governor yesterday appointed J. 5.
Rucker. Of Bedford county, and c.. j. Bell, Of
Rockbridge county, as notaries public.
DIR. j. p. Gillian, treasurer of Chesterfield
county. was a visitor at the capitol yesterday.
Judge r. NJ Mallory, of Brunswick county,
Was ~ tile statehOuso yesterday.
A meeting of the Board of Public Works
was held Yesterday in the Governors office.
The board appointed q. Crawford Miller,
Esq, of Augusta county, a director in the
Valley Turnpike Company. to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of james McP. Craw-
ford, of that county. former director.
Captain Cussons. Of Glen Allen, Henrco
county. was appointed State proxy in the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company 10 fill the vacancy caused
by removal from the State of Colonel Hillary
L. Jones' former proxy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

All veteran cavarymen Of the Army Of
Northern Virginia who reside in or near the
city Of Richmond are requested to attend a
meeting 10 be held at Lee Camp Hall to-mor-
row evening at o'clock TO arrange for a
grand reunion Of cavalry in Richmond on one
OF the days Of the State Fair
Those who have the matter in charge are
Messrs. c. A. Taylor, president Hanover
Troop Association; j. II. Ware president
Ninth Cavalry Association; Joseph Hobson.
president Powhatan Troop Association: John
Lamb Captain Company ID. Third Virginia
cavalry; Frank D. Hill, f. A. Catlin. L. G.
Minor, L. W. Sydnor. f. II. Deane A. j..
Boulware, Philip Haxall, j.. b. Vaughan,
Geryas Stors Joseph w. Thomas John 1.
Goddin. and MANY others.
IL is the intention Of the above gentlemen
at the meeting tomorrow evening to discuss
plans for the reunion. and fit is deemed prac-
ticable TO have a banquet the night before the
day on which the Wickham statue is unveiled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
CITY Circuit Court.

The following suits were instituted yester-
day:
The Metcalf & Mackey Co. against j. j..
Sutherland. Case. Damages, $500
1rueman A. Parker d Co. against Melvin
J. Moore Debt for S9OL0j.
A charter was granted tho Richmond Tow
ing and Transportation Company. It's OBJ
iects are fully implied in its name. The
principal Office is to be in Richmond. The
capital stock is TO be 5000. and may be
increased TO 800, COO. The following are the
officers Morton b. Rosenbaum. president;
sig NJ. Goodman. yice-president; Joseph NJ.
Rosenbaum. secretary and treasurer Morton
A. Goodman. general manager: James Budd.
superintendent all of whom constitute the
board OF directors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

The following convicts we're received at the
peuIlenGary last evening
Catherine Jackson, Charlotte county, muir
dor in the first degree. Sentenced TO be
hanged but was committed 20 imprisonment
for Ii0.
Samuel Hanston. Henry county unlawful
shooting one year
George ianston, Henry county mousse
breaking. five years.
john Francis Brogan, Henry county, house
breaking three years.
Curtis White lcolored). Roanoke county,
forgery, four years.
John W Preston. Roanoke. unlawful shoot
ing, -four years.
Jonah johnson. Roanoke. felony, ten years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

Stafford III. Gathright Decided That Life Was
Not Worth Living.

Stafford II. Gathright. aged fifty-four years.
q carpenter by trade, and who resided with
his family at the corner Of Twenty-seyenth and
Streets attempted to commit suicide yes
terday morning about 10 o'clock 10y jumping
into the dock at the foot of Seventeenth
street.
Several persons witnessed the would-be
suicides act and gave the alarm. Joe Ed
wards, well-known as having taken large
number OF bodies from the water, happened 70
be near. and IN a few moments had a safe
hold on Mr.. Gathright. boat was rowed
out TO the couple. but Gathright made
strenuous efforts TO break away from Ed
wards and drown himself lie was, however.
prevented from doing 50, and, after consider
able trouble. landed on the mother earth.
Officer Seal. accompanied by Captain Pleas
ants. then took Gathright. when no was
locked up, charged with being drunk and
temporarily insane.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

New patterns in three-ply Carpets at 81 per
yard.
A. floor OIL Cloth at %. 80 and zoe.
Ga and "a floor Oil Cloths at reasonable figures.
Stair Oh Cloth, Zoe.
81 Lionleum az $l.l0 and s125.
New Rugs and Druggets. sec our Chinese pat
terms.
Smyrna Druggets st ESQ and s0.
New Patterns Rugs in various sizes.
Atwood and half-wool Art Squares At 81 and
,5c per square yard.
Corsets at So TIC, 81, sl2j, si5o si.75, s22o and
s20.
Childrens Corset Waists. soc.
Childrens Corsets at 20 and 75cs
Bleached Table Damask. 97js. 80, 65, &c, si2o.
and els.
Unbleached Table Damask, 81, 20, 80, co. &c., and
81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
Eonnd Dead by Its Nathan

Coroner Taylor yesterday morning viewed
the body of an infant child of Mr.. Sebastian
Bozzelh. at No. 10 north Twenty fifth street.
The child, which was only three months old.
was found dead in bed by its mother about
midnight. The Coroner was unable to state
what caused death. The little ono. so it,
mother said. Was somewhat sick on Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
MARRIAGES.

S-WOOLDRIDGE.-M in this
city. on Thursday September 10, s9i, by Rev.
J. b. Hutson, Mr. YAINlL \. PITTS and Miss
MAGGIE 5. WOOLDHIDGE all Of Richmond,
Va.
TAIL -CONWAY-Marriod. at Hovards
Grove this city, September 23 1891, By Rev. j..
o. Kirk. Mr.. JAMES L. TAYLOR and Miss
NEITlE CONWAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

Mr.. +. NJ. Parrish. OF Goochland was in the
city yesterday. Mr.. Parrish Is the Democratic
nominee Tor the Senate from the Sixteenth
district. consisting of Goochland Powhatan,
and Chesterfield countiesand the city of Man
chester. lie is the Alliance lecturer for the
district, and has already opened his canvass.
His opponent is Senator Lloyd. of Manches-
ter who is al independent candidate Tor re-
election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

THE kindergarten" q musical comedy,
New York Herald says the piece Is one IN
which the fun begins when the curtain rises
and continues till 10 falls on the last act. The
company ia said 10 be capable, and an enjoy
able performance can doubtless be expected.
The engagement is for only one night. There
Are numerous speciaities in the production,
which are regarded as amusing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
AUCTION SALES.

WEDNESDAY, September Goth at 80 2. NJ, sale
Of dwelling q south Pine street.
WEDNESDAY, September s0th. at 20 i. NJ. COM
missioners sale OF brick dwelling sos north
Second street. John T. Goddin suctioneer.
THURSDAY, October lst at 4:30 z. H.. sale of lots
in Sebree addition Mechanicsyile pike.
Bowman, Boswell 4 Shuman. auctloneers.
THURSDAY. October ist at 4:30 p. NJ, sale OF
frame dwelling 81 State street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
A New Store.

Mr.. George Med. Blake has bought the old
English property, corner Second and Leigh
streets. and opened up with a full line Of
Fancy and Staple Groceries and Wines and
Liquors The above neighborhood has
needed just such store for years. and Mr..
Blake doubtless will, and should be, well
nstronize1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

A new system Of switches goes into effect in
the yards "a Byrd-street station tomorrow
morning. They have been put up by the
Union Switch aud Signal Company. 1t is the
most approved method and is pronounced
absolutely safe. A small tower has been
erected at the north end Of the Richmond
and Petersburg railroad bridge for the ope-
rator OF the switch signals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

We invite the special attention and ask tho
presence of parties seeking first class West
End real estate TO the trustees auction sale of
Grove avenue property this afternoon at 430
o'clock. Located on north line Grove avenue
at corner Rowland street. with comfortable
buildings II. Is. CHAFFN Il Co.,
Auofion aara
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
Diphtheria.

One death from diphtheria was reported 10
the Board Of Health for the twenty-four hours
ending at midnight last night. being that Of
Albert W. Moiat at l0J east CLAY street.
Two new cases were reported during the
same period as follows: 1904 west Leigh street
and liz west Marshall. both white children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
lntivc Kelley SniI..

Hon. A. NJ. Kelley sails TO day from New
York TO Liverpool. en- route 10 Cairo. He
intends travelling considerably through Hol-
land. and will reach Cairo about November
LIST.
He goes alone. leaving his wife and chill
dren In New York. Judge Kelley Will sail on
the steamer City Of New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
YEATHER FORECAST.

p WASHINGTON u. c.. Sept. 29.-For Vir-
1 Iginia: Generally fair; nOrtherly winds;
| FAR Slightly cooler in southern portion; sta
4 tiOnary temperature in northern por-
- ton.
For North Carolina; Fair in western;
local showers in eastern portion; northwesterly
winds; slight changes in temperature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

A regular meeting of CLAY Ward Active
Democratic Club will be held at Reinhardt's
Hall. Main street. opposite Monroe Park. to-
morrow night. full attendance IS desired.
as business of importance is to be trans
acted All the candidates for the Legislature
are invited 10 be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
Married In Washington,

Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to the following Richmond
parties: Milton L. Burnett and Elva l..
bupes. James II. Oliver and Lulu Housman.
James II. Abrahams and Ella +. Jones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
Tho AssaiIanfs Arrested.

William Running and l.. J. Callahan were
arrested yesterday charged with ASSEMBLING
and beating Isaac Cohen. mention of which
was made IN Yesterday TIMrs. They Will be
before the police court this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

300 East Broad Street,
breeder, TALLEY { co.'s
DRY GOODS

Red Table Damask at ao ~, 30, 90. rs and Sc.
Fringed Red Table Cloths, "a. "a So i0-4, ~
and IA at low prices.
, Napkins. CSC. TO Is per dozen.
Table Oil Cloths at 25. 30. and fOc.
White and Red Blankets Of different grades and
sizes at attractive prices.
Gray Blankets and Calico Cemfortables 10 suit
the public
We have the incest LOT OF Lace Curtains We have
ever kept.
Curtain Poles AZ CSC.
Portiero Poles ten feet long at SOC.
A nice variety Of new style Wraps for ladies'
Probably the freshest stock OF this kind IN
Richmond.
We have few remnants OF Mating which ~
will offer at closing prices.
For its varied assortment our stock VIII COM
pare favorably with any.
Come and see the goods
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
Rates Lvnchburg Agricultural and Industrial
Fair (Colorcd), LynchburK, We.

For above occasion the Richmond and Dan
vile railroad will sell tickets 10 Lynchburg
Va. and return at following rates from points
named. Tickets on sale October 18th to lItn
inclusive, limited October 49, 1891: From Alex
andria. 5.45: Orange. S3.l5; Danville. $500;
GAINESVILLE. "A. 40: Charlottesville. 1890; Rich
mond, 1870: South Boston. s2.65. Rates
from intermediate points in same proportion.
We are 10 have Young Hearts and Old
Heads" In Richmond in the best expression
Of comedy at the Theatre. commencing on
Thursday of this week The plays announced
are Of the very best. and the acting OF the
Clarke-Ford Company is winning golden
praise for its rare and brilliant quality all over
the State
The sale of seats is now progressing. The
highest rate is one dollar for the best places.
Thursday evening. The Runaway Match. y
Friday evening. "Shs Stops TO Conquer"
Saturday. Paul Ply; or, l Hope / Don't
Intrude."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
RUGS AND DRUGGETS

We have never had so complete q
line. Ornamental Druggets, t25 TO
Sl75 each.
Smyrna Druggets from $3.50 to go
each.
Rugs and Mats from Csc. to ESQ.
Oil-Cloth and Linoleum all widths
and qualities.
We have an immense force in our
work-room. SO you can get prompt
service.
Workmanship guaranteed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
Rrcunoxp. Va. scptembor 20, Iso

RICHMOND, Va. September 20. 1891.
THE SCHOLARS OF THE VIRGINIA ME-
i CHANlCS INSTITUTE NIGHT SCHOOLOF
TECHNOLOGY will assemble az the Institute,
No coz east Main street. TODAY "wednesday.
at 1880 o clock y. NJ, for organization.
ALL OF THE CLASSES will report regularly
BY schedule. on and after THURSDAY. October list.
BY order of Committee on Night School
e3O-lt THOMAS ELLETr, Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
WEST POINT, SEPTEMBER 90. 1921.

WEST POINT, SEPTEMBER %. 1891.
ARRIVED.
Steamship p. II. Miller, Billups, from Proyi-
dence, merchandise; steamship Charlotte,
Nickle. from Baltimore. merchandise and pas
sengers; steamship Elm City, from Walkerton,
merchandise and passengers.
SAILED.
Steamship d. II. Miller, for Norfolk. merchan-
disc: steamship Elm City, for Nalkerton, mer-
chandise and passengers; steamship Charlotte,
for Baltimore. merchandise and passengers.
LAMBERTS POINT. SEPTEMBER 20. 1891.
ARRIVED
Schooner L. H. Russell barge Oakland.
LOADED.
Barge j. Crockett, Hoboken; schooners
Frank s. Warren, Galveston; l.. II. Russell
New London.
COALED.
Ital,n steamship Citta Di Roma, New Or
leans, Bordeaux.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30
NOTICES.

RICHMOND AND DANyILLE RAILROAD CoMPANY,l
RICHMOND. Va, September -, 1891. !
NOTICE.-THE COUPONS MATURING OC.
~ TOBER /. 1891, from bonds Of all roads
road Company, will be paid on and after that
date on presentation at tho Office Of the Com
pany, corner Bank and Tenth streets.
Il. BROOKE. Assistant Treasurer.
"A 90-1t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

Alto o'clock the Board adjourned subject
go the cali of the president. who stated that
Ills present purpose was 90 make the call
C.r Tuesday evening Of FAIR week.
October 9TH. The Board at that
meeting will act upon tie report of the
Roard through its president. Major Suther-
ln to the Governor and the General As
sen.bly. and also upon the thirteenth al
nuM report of the Commissioner of Agrl-
culture preparatory to their being given to
the Public Printer. A number Oh reports
which we're laid over from this meeting will
then come uD also.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

mo evening session convened az tho hour
t2'fo stated; Ar. Ouis A. Browne having
, ossl excused at the morning session was not
no committee % whom was referred
.--A ~ the morning session the resolution
providing f0f the Appointment of a botanist
% inspect and test seeds. reanirmed their 70.
ioit mat tho services Of such an official was
- uscsssity q the department, and suggested
S4~s inc commissioner communicate with the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-30

On tho cali of the committee on fencing
tNl drainage general discussion at length
rAsue4 DE- which every member took part and
ave DDS views asto the BEST fence as based on
hs experience.
10 was finally agreed that no general fence
.-" could Doe framed thar would bo suitable
% Size needs of even, section of the efate and
lle present law leaving tho matter TO tho
,-NAses, WAS the best that could be done
under existing conditions.
ht o'clock tho meeting adjourned 10 meet
ss.n A. 5 O'Clock J.. M. at the Exchange
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-28
A PORT TOWNSEND FoRGER.
Bogus Check Man Arrested Here and
Sent Down Sound.

Bogus Check Man Arrested Hero and
Sent Down Sound.
f. A. Johnston, of Port Townsend, was ar
rested in this city yesterday morning on charge
Of forgery.
About ten days ago George Nathanscn, a Port
Townsend saloon-keeper. cashed three checks
for Johnston--one for $780, another for $3.50,
and the third for $3.50. All were drawn upon
tho l. II. Griffith Banking Company, OF Seattle,
and were Endorsed by Johnston's signature.
1t required but a few days to discover that
Johnston was forger, and the victimized sa-
loon keeper made known to the police the situa-
ton. Chief OF Police Delaney Immediately
wired to the sheriffs of the neighboring coun-
ties: "Arrest Z. A. Johnston; wanted here on
q charge of forgery"
sheriff Woolery, as soon as the dispatch wa:
DEPUTY George Poor, and it was soon known
that Johnston was In the city, but he was not
located until yesterday morning.
He was tracked to lodging house run oy q
Chinsman, at No. SIS Sixth street, and ut s
O'Clock yesterday morning Sheriff Woolery and
Deputy Poor raided the place and found tho
forger IN room with . woman Though he
protested that he was innocent, he was taken 70
DEPUTY Mckay, he was put on board the steamer
CITY of Kingston and was returned 70 PorS
Townsend to stand trial.
Johnston Is about 30 years OF age. He has
been in the real estate bushes, but OF late has
been given to riotous living and dissipation
The following dispatch from Port Townsend,
received BY the Observation-Disclosures last night,
shows that Sheriff Wcoiery ana Depu's foor
PoRr TOWNSEND, Feb. 1.-The man arresteu
in Seattle for 4. A. Johnston on charge OF OBJ
tanning Sos from Nathanson ona bougus cneck
for sIlli. arrived hcrethis evening and proves TO
he the twin brother of the real cuiprit. On q
thorough identification he was released ny Cniei
Delaney and he left for Seattle tonight
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-28
THE UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE.
Preparing Plans for Buildings-Gener.
Gus Requests and Donations.


Gus Requests and Donations.
The board of trustees Of the Baptist uni
versity Of Seattle met In the ONCE of d.. C. A.
Walsh, in the Pioneer building, yesterday after
noon and discussed the general plan of build
ings to be erected on the site at Kirkland. The
executive committee was instructed to secure
all possible information as to plans, and also to
report at the next meeting plan Of securing
money for the erection Of buildings.
The general feeling among the trustees was
that main building should be erected of brick
and stone, at cost of $4,000 to contain lecture
rooms, ETC., and dormitories and boarding
iccommodatons f9f aD s,n o 100 male st1dents
smaller buildings, such as girls dormitory
and residences for the president and other
officers. OF the twenty acres in one block, on
which 1t Is proposed to locate the university
buildings, ten are now being slashed by volun-
taIy workers for the campus. Part Of the re-
manning twenty acres, as well az the twenty
for the present, but part of 1t will be sold to
raise money for the building fund.
The university has already been the object Of
several generous donations and requests. Rev.
J. A. Worth, who was formerly Baptist minis
ter in this city. died recently in New York. leav-
ing property in Seattle valued at $4,000 to $751;
0OO. OF this he beQueathed $4,000 to be equally
divided among four relatives, and the balance
to the university. 1t Is calculated that by hold
ing the property for sale at an advantageous
it. Mr.. Worth also beaueathed to the uni ,v.
sity his library, consisting Of about 1000 vol
umes. Richard Holyoke has given a five-acre
tract In the Seattle homestead, worth from s. 900
to $4,000. OF the Kirkland property 100 acres
were given on bonds conditioned on the loca-
ton of the university there, and the erection OF
buildings to cost not less than $4,000. con-
tributlon OF 5000 has also been received from
John d. Rockefeller's fund, to be expended in
securing contributions, and with this sum James
Sunderland has been employed a. financial
agent.
slider plans for raising funds and designs for the
buildings