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Show THE RECORD OF DEATH. A Prominent Coast Theologian. Sax Francisco, April 9. Rev. Dr. J. A. Benton, one of the oldest Congregational ministers on the Pacific coast, and president of the Golden Gate Theologit al Seminary, died at his residence in Oakland yesterday from bronchitis. He was born at Guilford. Conn., seventy-three years ago, irraduated from Yale college and came to California in '49. An Ex-Navy Paymaster. New York, April 9. George W. Long, ex paymaster in the United states navy, is dead. He was found unconscious in his home from opium poisoning, and was removed re-moved to a hospital, where he died. He has been on the retired list since 1875. Former Owner of -'Post Uispatch." Louisville, Ky., April 9. William Me-Honry, Me-Honry, once proprietor of the St. Louis Pott iJhpatch, died yesterday. . c - |