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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

Il was said Saturday that one million in
gold would b. Withdrawn from the New
York sub-tressury today for shipment to-
morrow An order for this amount was
shipred no matter what the rates of ex
change might be, a. the gold has been or
derri by Austria, probably as part of it,
re.umpton operations. This shipment will
be the first to occur in the Cleveland nd
mnistLation, aud Secretary Carlisle WIN be
confronted with the question of the main
tenAncc of the gold reserve on the very
l,v he assumes office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The Unity Club will meet with Mrs.
Charles ii. Mason, this evening. at : 80
o'clock. The programme will include the
following parts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

Assistant Superintendent l.. J.. Taylor
OF the \. II. e g., Il. Il. received a call
from large party Of his fellow employees
last night. The delegation was headed BY
Conductor f. n. Boynton who in few
well chosen words presented Mr.. Taylor
with an elegant gold watch from the diree-
tors and employees of the ROAD az token Of
their appreciation of his kindness and cour.
te'y during the past few months that he has
been in charge. Engraved on the watch i,
" Presented to l.. Il. Taylor by the directors
AMI employees Of the A. II. & &. X. r.,
March +, 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

Beginning this morning at . O'Clock
coupons on the tickets for School" will
be exchangeable at the Opera House cafe
for seats in the orchestra Judging from
the interest already manifested there will
be n, rush for the seats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

One striking literary development of ths
past year has been the marked deeaderce
in popularity Of some authors who, Il
few years ~, commanded their own prices
Eigar Fawcett is one of these and his ehum
Ejgar Salius. who received in royalties ons
year as much as Si5 900, seems to have bad
his day. The reason is not far to find
These writers catered to the nastiness in
human life. and it is this which gave them
iii no good work, and the literary oblivion
into which they have passed is Just ending
TO their cheap work OF unworthy author.
ship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The success OF the new Portland Limited
between tina. city and Boston over the East
crn division of The b. & ~ has been 50
srea. that the management of the road have
decided TO put on similar train over the
Western division, to he run opposite to The
Limited. 4 connecting train TO Augusta
iBHy possibly be put on. A feature Of the
through trains from Boston to various
points on the Milne Central this summer
vii. be that they will he ves,ibuled
throughout, passenger. smoking, baggage
an'i express, mail. parior and sleeping cars
alike. These arc to be especially built BY
the falltnan Company for these runs. u
can be seen that The grea. Improvements
in 'he traffic arrangements between Maine
and Boston which have taken place dufins
the last few years are to be continued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The patrons of the Maine Central were
glad to welcome popular Conductor NJ. II.
ifealy back from his long sojourn at the
Maine General Hospital and it affords them
still greater pleasure to see his steady i'm.
provcment since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The annonuc menis first made that Nf.
Sell would bring his entire orchestra Of 90
musicians to Augusta the 18th. together
with five OF the most noted singers in Amer
ico today was an extraordinary one.
We are able to make public this morning
the remarkable programme for the grca,
Wagner Concert, containing names of no
tess than 10 renowned singers, In addition
TO this celebrated orchestra. This sD
done in response to several requests for one
Of Mr.. seidl's great popular Wagner
nights In order 10 give the identical
programme that has charmed New York snd
Boston audiences it was necessary to bring
the entire vocal force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

augusta Lodge, Al L. W. tonight and
Highland Lodge tomorrow night, will be
visited by A. G. Andrews in his new capac-
ity as grand master workman Of the New
England jurisdiction, to which office he was
elected last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The committee On -~ssbofn h-hcrirs viii xiv"
ruilie bearings at theif room 10 IN. state Hpuss
fdiogs
Ne,tor@day March & lsr} 9 T.
ig.li an i.f - An~ai s.c- ~ clasp ~ q. =. re-
aih,y % Np4rs uefs or oiAcr couirigaAce. for Tux
lag tsil.
LtrtuER HAnpaHKs,
sreTtt4fy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The committee 1p Wicr4r waters wiii give puh
lie neHtiHgs 80 10. ~ f0Dnsy ~ fW Sta5e Hou." A.
follows
Wrlpssdtr . N4tei, $ l9'G. . f. VI
i.iii M 4trf i.,.ur'rppfge iho fleming Dam
Nj On, an.
g.. \ wsesros, secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

Regular meetings Of the r1mnttses on nis-.
and mining will be holden On fecsdss OF each
week, al 2 a'cloek L " until Ithtrw;se ordered
ELMER 2. spnFSpEp, secrvtsrvs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The local graduates of the North Conway
and Pennington Kelley institutes meet at
the office of Thos. Leigh Tuesday evening
AT o'clock for the purpose Of forming a
li-chloride of gold club. All graduates of
those institutions are invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Hichborn entertained
large party of friends at their beautiful
home on Winthrop street Saturday eveuiu.
Following supper the party indulged in
jriyr whist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The committees On clstr1- Will hold ifs reEuls
eiestiugs ~ tis room 0p Thufs,te, AT =, NJ.
CLISroS A. NoopBuEr. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The Cony High School was represented
at The third annual convention of the NJ. !.
). A. A. at Bowdoin College yesterday by
Messrs. +. w. Written, %; and b. 7.
Mabcr, ~ and the secretary of the associs-
ton, CT. Valentine, %. The High School
expects to enter strong team in the ati.
ieiic games next June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The regular meeting Of the committee On libra
~ will BE- held, nui,l otherwise ordered, Wed.
nesdsy., each week at 5.'e z. NJ. IA the raoin'
% the librarian,
T. {. srttLASf, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The W. c. T. u. will meet tomorrow a,
$50 + NJ. Members of other unions
'trangers in town, are cordially invited to
Join the meeting. Monthly reports from
superintendenis of departments are OK.
pected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

party of men, whose age averaged
nearly 20, were standing in front Of one Of
the East Side groceries discussing the
weather. One and all agreed that this was
the coolest winter they had ever known.
as one said they had known colder days
than any this year but never such continued
cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

4 grinder at the pulp mill burst Friday,
pieces of the stone going through the side
Of the building, tearing large opening.
Four men are said to have been slightly
injured by the flying splinters and small
pieces Of stone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

II 10 understood TO BIZ settled that Pre-
pl,nt Harrison is to be lecturer at the L..
land Stamford il, University. Californis
taking for his special subjects constitutions
an ! international law. Both Mr.. HarrisoH
and the university are to be congratulate
the one that he is to enter field of -
much usefulness, and the other that TIN
services of SO distinguished and able man
have been secured The salary he is t.
r.ceive is said to BE- SIS 900 per annum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

There was a tip-ovcr on Water stree,
Saturday and again the accident was due Ia
reckless driving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

R.spiar me.lius IT the committee on inland
fsheries and ssHtu Nll be held an lueadsy- Al Z
L. Vi At fh,ir recon- IA fha STATE Nya-r
u. ". RolfISs, ia, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06
: geas 5latier4.

Men are kept steadily at work ON II.
streets in the endeavor to keep them smooth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

There will be but two rchearsals this
week before The production of "School" on
Thursday. The first will be at +. NJ. on
Tuesday at the Opera House and the last
or dress rehearsal will be at the same place
Mt o'clock Wednesday night. when Mr..
Owen will be present, coming over from
Bangor for the purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06
LEGAL Nesice.

Am. II. Sylvester, salesman and sdses-
h-.ag agent for King. Safsapafilla. y y
tie city hi. week. lie reports largely =.
creaaesl sales this year over those Of -
year Of this CREST syrisg nedicine and b.
persIei. iebesdis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The Bowdoin and Colby chapters Of the
Delta Kappa Epsilon College fraternity give
banquet at the Hotel North "Wednesday.
March $. Invitations have been sent ia
all the local alumni.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

On Friday evening of this week Trinity
Commandery, X. T., will receive vi.i,
from Sir Knight Fred $. Walls of vinal.
haven, grand captain general of the grand
commandery of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06
WINS and Bridges.


Regular meetings vii De hoiSea TUESDAYS o.
each week. ap,8 farther notice. a; O'clock Z. NJ
In agricultural rooe. l. l.. eETCtELt. SECRETARY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

Miss Maud White, who has been in ia,
several weeks with slow fever is nav
better, and is able to sit up for shon
time daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The regular raeet,ns of stts committee on in
terror waters wsl h, bVld on "wednesday OF esen
week 81 80 O'Clock 4 NJ. until otherwise or
deest. {. A. MARstNS, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The following is the political representa-
ton of the several States int he next SEN
ate, as far as now determined
Repah- Demo Popu. Doubt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

native Of siis cry. The skesehes viii be
enlarged from tkeir original form and ths
volume viii be illustrated With several new
portraits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

PROGRAMME.
FRIDAY. MARCH 10. IStl-ioJo, fhr Art of
Questioning. pre;. y. l.. i;asseft, Colby UpiYcrs.
tiy, Discussion. Fra. -. T.. rHrington, Far.
,nmeton. ll.ad. \ comparison oi Roman and Eng
hsh heihods nl preuonBciUg Latin Prot. W.
4. iIou.iitau, i,owdoH College. Discussion.
Dr, !. II. Hanson. t0h;rn tita -ical Institute.
.0i. prao'iea studies fiuf. iiarsaorn. Bates
ollrgc. Discussion, Friu VI. =. loyt. Angusia
High School. What ar" the Rights Of Dull and
lazy fupsis, fTes, T. Smith, Maine Weslcyan
seminary nnd FeiuHr Gpi. ge. 20. Address pf
Welcome. Hon, \. ", 81. nr. Mayor nf Gardiner.
Music By pup,ls f,pm tie Gardiner school. Lee.
'ure. q. e. ufinsloH irin. Of Huntington Nor.
mai School.
sA,uRitNY. Msrt II ii.--nmi. Methods in Gcog.
raphy Gluy. +. king. irip az Dearborn Grammar
School. Boston; 1870. Method. th. Fiiy-tc:I
sciences, Prof. \. T.. Lam" In,.hru Classical In.
s'ivt"; Discussion, tria. W. E.. iuwers. Gardner
ny a symposium Oh Methods N Lnglish. Many
tins discussion. Questions and General Discus.
ION VIII he IN order ,r,aghgnt the programme
fTesideuf, q. A. Robertson. Augustn. wee pres
ideni, }, ". Chadwick, tiaTaner. executive com.
inttee, Lincoln Owen, HatergilIo, irnf }. -.
Taylor, Watersiiir. e. A. Nasibnrn, Apgus'n.
Tins is one nf the uertings which thr law allows
teachers to attend vitlisui loss ri pay and all
teacher. ara cordially invited.
The VI me Central Railroad viii sell round trim
tickets al one and onc thrd fare
The hotels wall give minimum rates. Iniies dc
..iring free entertainment viii apply Oh or before
March I to
Prin. W. L.PowEss, Gardiner, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06
Daily Aenatbef Journal.
srsssTs. mesasY, MARCH ., 1881.
rRRHss ~ 90 Per Ya~-
For Mayor,
HENRY F. BLANCHARD.
City Ele ton, Monday, Mar. 10.
Mard

Ward 1.
til4rman- G. cossEsu.
G.gsn,-ilfael--CaAElss II. CrxytssnAs
sni I>oEfss II. rGEfEs.
Wafien~-L. ID. C1KysR.
War5 Cie,k--fBaKIss u. H0sfr.
Coas;4bie--HsxEY VI BagEs.
Cay CoDmif,eeman--BTEo> BorD.
Ward z.
Allsrnssr--4 W ALTER n DAvIs
Constituency e. Deplsr and AEt~
viiEE e1fTn.
War,ien--&. IT. Hofat.
WAR; csesk e. AsbHsws.
Constable Ernst Jorss.
Comui.tsesmsn--C. \ HteaB0Rs.
Ward 3.
Alde,rnan--F sLD l.. HEEsgT.
Eeans lin n --D.ygD +. LEt'LAfK and
GrosBE D9uaHtT.
War9s.---'liKka w IrpEtxs
wssi irrk--VnTos T. FHrsen
Comm, tesm nj MIS- r KINGSLEY.
Ward 1.
hkIerman-~0ri- u. C,s~tsGs.
Coaucilmen-D.xIEL Stglssss AND
hrEPHzS MILLER.
Was,isn--FgED ". Bwtss.
Ward Clerk-~Ggo. NJ. BEsS.
Constable -ErAsx W. Ds~REs.
CIV CommitteeUian--i uLC aBrs CorTLE
Ward ..
Aiierfnan-~SaftHS RAShAfG.
C0Hnclimen- FsEDyBl,g Cosy and y. L.
Fufsua.
war.isn--A II. BAcnrLLrR.
Ward tl.rk Y. II. BUKsEss.
Cnnstable-~W. II ALLEs.
City comui,teeman--A. W. Booze.
Ward u.
Alderman u ilgwARb CHAspLEH.
Couneilmsn-WEsroS LEwIr asp
RgsJ w Wnirs
Warden--f. c. DnttivER.
Ward CLERK + f.. ttfRFfrLD.
Cts Commileeman~W. II. WILLIAMS.
Ward Z.
WFiIHAy CrrTis.
touncilBen--W mLiAn II. LEE and
FEAsK {. Lesson.
WARREN BFsIl 4 RAY.
Ward flrfk --FGtp g.. boz.
CanstAhic-l.Ewfs +. HKspEHsoS.
City Comni,tcemsn-D. u SAVAGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

Saturday was pension day and the Granite
National Bank was crowded during bank.
ing hours. As usual the business men al,
q rushing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The track on the ice above the dam has
been of great value to liorscmen who say
that they will carry their beasts through tho
winter in better shape than usual, On ac-
count Of the exercise they have received.
Some exciting brushes have taken place
and plans have been Matched there for
races this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-06

The n guixr meeting OF she committee on taxs
tfoa Will BE- held 10 Room ~ on w~dnes.isvs a,
a,0 e'c'oek Y. NJ, and on Thursdays ~ ~ NJ
JoHS A. RoRsgrs. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
Near Being a Serious Fire.

Especial telegram 70 tue DlspatNn'I
PETERSBURG. Va, February IL
What came near being a serious conila-
grafton occurred at 1920 tonight. when
fire was discovered in the dry-goods and
notion store Of A. 5. Reinach, on Syca-
more street, IN tho business centre OF
the CITY. The fire broke ont in the rear
portion OF the store just ten minutes
after the store had been closed. The
fremen responded quickly and had me
fire ont in twenty minutes after the
alarm was given. Mr.. Reinach's entire
stock was ruined by water and smoke;
lie was insured for $500, which will
not cover his loss. The building, which
is owned by b. b. Vaughan, was only
slightly damaged. DR.. b. /. Cosby
WHO occupied the upper portion OF the
building. was asleep at the time OF the
fire. and was awakened 10y friends IN
time 10 save lis instruments and furni-
tura
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
Radford'S Chamber.

fCorrespondcnce OF the klcnmonl Dls9atch.I
RADroRD, Va, February II. The Sc.
cond meeting to organize a chamber OF
commerce was held in Bradford Hall last
night. The constitution and bylaws,
modelled closely afterIthe Richmond
chamber, WAS adopted. The election OF
officers will take place next Friday. The
leading men are taking part.
Radford is taking no backward step
Messrs. Hoge y Hoge are the attorneys
for a company organized TO build road
from this county's coal and timber-lands
TO the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
1t is said the Chesapeake and Ohio Com
pany are the real operators, and work
will soon be commenced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
CHILEAN COMMISSION.
j. V. l.. Findlay, of Baltimore,
Nominated az Arbitrator.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February IL
The President TO-DAY nominated j. V.
L. Findlay, of Maryland, arbitrator on
the part Of the United States u. II.
Shields, of Missouri, agent Of the United
States. and 4. w. Ferguson, District OF
Columbia, to be secretary on the part OF
the United States, under the treaty for n
claims commission concluded between
the United States and Chile, August 4,
1892.
Mr. Findlay is prominent lawyer
OF Baltimore, formerly a Democratic
member of Congress, and was select.
ed by the Venezuelan and United
States governments two years ago to act
as umpire in the claims convention then
held. He gave very general satisfaction
to both governments in the discharge OF
his duties, and his experience peculiarly
fits him for the post to which he Is APP
pointed.
General Shields, nominated as agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
REPUBLICANS DINE.
Mr.. eAcK.NuMsER HARRISON WRITES
THEM LETTER.
He speak. of "ths re., ofs Near Con-
trsst" with Democrstic-Party
Principles

New YORK. February 1.-THE Repubh-
can Club tonight gave its Lincoln-anni-
versary dinner. II WAS the seventh IN the
series which the organization has held IN
commemoraton Of the great leader, but I'm
point Of merit was first. The banquethaii
WAS elaborately decorated with MOWERS
and as a sourenir Of the occasion there was
given to each Of the guests book oounu
in gold and white. and containing extracts
from Lincoln's best letters. speeches. and
messages to Congress. More tnan three
hundred men. distinguished Ia nearly
every walk OF life, were present. suu Wy
orators of the occasion had come from al
parts Of the country, each In his own wa.
tvpifying andrepresenting some sentliheus.
or phase Of national politics. The array Oh
speakers was a brilliant one.
TIE PRESIDENTS LETTER.
Letters of regret were read from dlstin-
guished persons, among them fIes'uens
Harrison, James s. ClarksOn, ana senator
Carey. The Presidents Letter IS a. foio"s'
EXECUTIVE MlssIoN.l
U,sutvaroy. D. C.. February 3 1893 !
yrnss 4. blanchard, Esq, Neu York city:
Ne neor SRI haye received the invitation
forwarded by you n attend the Lincoln dianer 10
he given by the Republican CLUB on me eveui ~,
Of the lin instant. II Will not De posS'Olo iOr
me 10 attend, for reasons mat VIII Jul
to You. | cannot enter into any discussion
~ political questions, but beg TO eXten1 20
YOU and your associates Of the Republican Clno
my sincere thanks for faithful and enersetlc
marty work and TO express my hope that the
faith and courage Of the club will ind N defeat
stimulus, not discouragement. II canno. DO
denied that under Republican LEGISLATION,
and. "a we believe, by II, the country
has been brought 70 tho highest pros
perity. No period in our history can be in
dica'ei when the national fame and influence
ana the prosperity Of the people were gresle.
than now If the Democratic party will 10" pm
into law its platform declarations our people
viii be able 10 bring the discussion 20 the test oil
n near contrast; and from that test Republicans
DO not shrink. Very sincerely yours
BENJANIS HARRISON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

of the United Sites before the COM
mission, is at present Assistant Attor-
new General in the Interior Department.
He was q lawyer OF high standing IN ~.
Louis. Mo-. before his acceptance OF his
present position, and was gallant SOL
der during the war.
Mr.. Ferguson, secretary OF the COM
mission on the part of the United States,
who acted as interpreter Of the late Pan
American conference. is IA lawyer anu q
thorough Spanish scholar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
VIII BE Rcorganizcd This Year.

INpDiIaI ItIcbIuII % II4o I'I7F1F''I''
DANvmLE, Va, February Ike
cciver Thorn, OF the Atlantic and Dan
vile railroad, was here to-day and met a
large number OF DanYille business men.
He brings the pleasing Intelligence that
the road will probably be reorganized
this year. and that the extension OF the
road 10 a western connection is ineyita-
bic.
There were large receipts Of leaf to-
bacco this week. the sales amounting to
40, 900 pounds. Prices were well up
and oil grades sold at preyiously-quoted
advanced figures. Manufacturers shipped
IL. 900 pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
Unanimously Rcnorted.

Correspondence Of the Richmoni Dispatch
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February L.
News was received in this city this after
noon from Hon. J.. l.. Meredith that the
bill granting the Mt Vernon railway tho
right to bridge the Potomac from Ar
lington, on the Virginia shore, to Wash
ineton city had been unanimously re-
ported by the Commerce Committee, IN
whose charge it Is. The bill will he I'M
mediately reported TO Congress, and 1t IS
expected will pass this term and the
bridge built tins year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
Sudden Death of Mrs. Read

Especial telegram TO tho DtsDatcn.I
LrRAY, Va, February 1l.-Mrs. Read,
mother OF Mrs. Or. Rankin. OF this
place, died Unexpectedly yesterday eve.
ming about 6 o'clock. The members OF
the family did not know of her death
until one Of them went to her room and
found her dead. Mrs. Read had been
an invalid for a long time. She was q
sister of Mrs. John II. Read, OF this
place. and an aunt of Mr. John II. Read,
Jr.. Of Richmond College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
DIR. Jenkins Banquetei.

NEW YORK. February 1l.-Hsndsome de-
coratlons and catering speeches were the
matchmaking features Of the banquet at
Joeger's Hall this evening in honor Of Will
liam r. jenkins. u. D., Health Officer
Of the port Of New York. In at
tendance were men from every line
If business IN the city to make
the testimonial to the Doctor memorable:
Erastus Wiman presided. At the table OF
honor were Senator ID. h. Hill. Speaker
Sulzer, congressman Amos j. Cummings
and ". Bourke Cochran, Robert Is; koose-
welt. Mayor Thomas +. Gilroy. and Mayor
Boody. Of BROOKLYN. Senator Hill spoke,
but without making reference to politics.