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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

REAL EsTATK.-Saturdsy afternoon, at the
auction rooms Of Joseph f. Miller, the real estate
of William II. Almond, deceased. on West street,
adjoining Delaware Avenue Baptist church, was
offered at public sae,as advertised in the GAZETTE
The bids reached $500, at which amount 1t was
bid in by tho trustee, Samuel NJ. Harrington.
Saturday afternoon, Sheriff Armstrong sold al
public sale the farm OF Jesher Ii. Dickson, decd
in Mill Creek Hundred to Jacob +. Hsrdman, Of
this city, ior 4GOO
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06
AnuSenleutS.

This evening, the well known tragedian, Mr
j. Booth Roberts, will appear at our Grand
Opera Hor e, in his great character of Richard
IiI Mr.. Roberts is well ami iavorably known
in this city, and in the character which he
represents tonight Is said 10 be- without an
equal The performance will be varied by the
appearance Of jolly sam Sanford, in Ethiopian
character.
10 morrow evening" at the Grand Opera
House, Mrs John Drew. and the entire Arch
street, (Pmladelphia) Theatre Company, will
appear in the new domestic drains, written ex-
prsssiy tor Mrs Drew by Chasrles W. Morton,
entitled "a Mothers Love-" It will be we'll
followed by the ComedietIa of "Lend NE Five
Shilhugs," said to very laughable. Prices as
usual.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

delivered one OF his highly interesting lectures
in the Presbyterian church few evenings ago,
before large audience. The receipts netted some
500.
Abraham Cannon sold out his entire stock of
store goods on the 2Sth ult, when articles gener-
ally brought fair prices. Mr.. Hawthorne will
succeed Mr.. Cannon, aud will endeayor to supply
the citizens with dry good groceries, &c.
A SOW belonging to Josiah Lewden had litter
OF eighteen pigs few weeks ago, and out of the
number thiiteen are now living and are doing
well. They are good stock and worth looking
after.
Mr.. Bullen has taken the tavern stand Of James
King.
Thomas Webber has commenced the grain bus
ness at his old location, and also proposes to deal
in fertilizers and other articles.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06
Food for Babies.

Children fed on RIDGES FOOD will thrive. be
strong and healthy, and become little models oil
youthful strength and chilnish beauty. apr2d9m
ALFRED WALTON. Druggist. No. 2S5 Market
street. respectfully informs his friend and the public
medicines, and that competent person is at all
times ready to prescribe for such sick as call at tina
store. and that charge s made exc pit the regular
price of the msdi ,nes the price as they would
pay anywhere else; but that no one is visited at
heir esidnoes
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

SPECIAL NoTIoE.-To tho nervous and debili-
titei whose sutierinss have been protrated from
hidden causes, and whose cases require prompt
treatment to render existence desirable, should
not fail To consult DR.. Bowers at the Delaware
House, Market street, Wilmingto ton, Del. Consul
tation free every day and evening this week.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

New BARBER SHoP.-James Dn2an has
fitted up in a handsome and tasty, manner, the
cellar under the GAZETTE business ONCE, No.
4l6 Market street. where he has opened bar
Der shop. Mr.. Dugan is an efhcient barber
and meiits a large patronage.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

CAPruRB OF THIRF.-Some time ago, lot
of peiumery and fancy articles, which had heen
stolen from Airichs' drug store. OH Delaware Ave
nue., were found at the house Of a colored woman
named Isabella Mcdonnell, in the Ninth Ward
Isabella was arrested, but claimed to know moth
ing of the stolen articles, further than that they
were brought home one night by her husband,
w iiliam McCracken, who lett home the next day.
Since then the police have been on the lookout Tor
William, and last night he was captured at Fsurlh
and Tatnall Streets by officer Whalen, who
brought him to the cells. This morning lie was
tried and held to bail in the sum OF $780, to an
swer at Court. In default OF bail he was COM
mitted.
Mcconnell was also recognized as the party
who, n few Sunday nights ago, entered the slors
| of Mrs. Wainwright. near Seventh and Poplar
streets For this offense he was also tried and
| held for Court in the sum OF $1,000 bail.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06
NOTICES,

NOTICE-RkD MEMS HALL COMPANY
IN The second annual meeting of the Stock h0ld-
of the Red Mems Hall Company of Whining
ton. will be held uesday evening April 7th. ut IA
o'clock. in the office Vt tho Secretary. No. 5o2 Mar
ket street. cd story for the purpose OF clecting
Officers and Directors for the ensuing year. and the
transaction of other business.
apI62t GkO. c. MARIS, Sec'y.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

IMPRovEMENr.-The old house at Eaehth
and French streets is being altered remodeled
and improved BY the addition of another story
These improvements are being made by Alex
Barney, who recently purchased the property
from the estate of Betsey Bradford. aE
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

EAsrEn SERvICEs.-At all the churches, yes
terday, the usual Easter services were held and
at the Episcopal and Catholic churches, splsn-
did floral decorations were made. The services
also. were of nature to commemorate appro-
priately the resurrection OF Christ from the
dead. - ~
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

PRAISE MEETISG.-Last evening, another
praise meeting was held at the w est Presby-
terian Church, which was almost rs largely
attended ~ usual, Notwithstanding tho stormy
and disagreeable weather. The vocal selec-
tons. very appropriately, were mainly Easter
carols, and equally appropriate was the pastor =
REV. j. NJ. L. Otts) subject, "Christ risen and
Christ regnant" In his usual, interesting and
mastery style it was handled As on previous
occasions, the meeting was success. and a
source of instruction, pleasure and prolific all
who attended.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

NJ N0TICE.-Shares for sale in the Delaware, Mu-
~ tual. Wilmington and Diamond State Loan
Associations. at 81. % per share.
apr3tf GEO. G. MARIS. Sec'y.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06
Toilet m trrOrs,


Bringhurst's Chocolate IRON Lozengess
Composed of Pure Iron Chocolate. and Sugar.
are u very convenient. etfcaoious. and palatable
form for administering Iron In general DEBILITY
These Lozenges are valuable as a tonic for i'm
parting strength and a healthy color to invalids,
particularly adapted for females and children.
E. BRIN9HURST Il CO..
Apotheoaries,
aprl Corner Sixth and M ket streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

SPECIAL SEssIoNs.-The r. W. Grand En-
campment, 1. .. U. F., will hold a special
session on the list inst These sessions will
be held for tho purpose OF receiving reports
from Joint committees on the death of j. A.
Kennedy, =. q. s., of New York, formerly n
representative from Delaware, by proxy in the
r. W. Grand Lodge.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06
Special Notices.

ChanAoIs skins.
Several kips of beautiful soft skins. suitable for
Gloves. Window, Carriages or other purposes. Just
received by Il. BkINGHUkSr Il CO..
Corner Sixthsand NJ arke: streets.
Carriage sponge.
A large supply of sponge of convenient size aud
shape we'll suited for washing carriages, &C.. for
sale wholesale and retail by
Il. BRINGuURST & CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Bathing sponge,
Of fnc quality in largo. medium and all pieces,
for sale, whole sale and retail by
Il. BKIN9HURST x CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Pink TSiae,
For the use of Druggists, Jew ellers, and others.
sold wholesale and retail BY
K BRINGHURST 4 CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market Street,
Toilet Mirrors,
full assoI tmcnt of all sizes, including double,
magnltying. &c. .
f. BRINGHURST d CO..
Corner of Six tn and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

The wheat around Alton, III is about 4 inches
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

CoNTRACT.-Robert Scott, Of this city, has con-
racted 10 furnish all stone and brick and lay the
same for the new Episcopal Ascension Church, to
bo erected on Massachusetts avenne, in Washing
ton, ID. e, for $4,000. Dixon o. Corson, OF Bal
timore, are the architects. Mr. Scott is an excel
lent mechanic, deserving man, and we hope he
will be able to complete his contract satisfactorily
and realize a handsome profit from the work.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

Wy ILMINGToN INSTITUTE,-N0TIC
w time fer the reverson Of scrip is postponed
to the annual meeting in April next. Persons
holding scrip. desirous of cony erting it into active
stock. can do'so on the same terms as heretofore
up to that time. marlleodtm
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

NOTICES Shares can be had in the fourth series
~ OF the Delaware and Mutual Loan Associa
tions at one dollar per iharc.
GEO. C. MARIS.
marE3tf Sec'y nd Treasr.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

CENTRAL LOAN AsSoCTATIoN-FoURTH
~ Series.-300 Shares of tho Fourth Series OF
Siock in this Association is now offered for sale
First payme mt can be made and books secured on
and after the 18th OF April, on application to
b. T. HAWKINS. Sec'y.
mar16eod-tf No 40i Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

A SUSPICIOUS 1IAMP.- Late last night, officer
Leary brought IN Thomas Mitchell, IL suspicious
looking character, whom he found loaang around
Eleventh and Market. This morning he stated
that he was tramping his way from Havre de
here, soon got drunk. Tue Mayor commanded d
him to Immediately tramp away from our city
which command he obeyed with alacrity.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

PUBLIC SALE.-Wc shall hold sale of fine
marble and alabaster statuary, tazzas, vases card
RECEIVERS and elegant goods, at No. COS Market
street, commencing on Thursday. the 9th inst.
Particulars in future advertisement.
q. GIRoRANNoNRD & Co.
J. f. MILLER, Auctionecr
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-06

DASPBERKY VINEGAR. rich flavor. One bot
IL tie making large Mount ut delicious. health
iu beverage tor family use. parties. pic-nics aud
excursions. put up in bottles ut 61c III gallun
kegs 81 25 per gallon. Appiy to the agent
HENRY +. WEAVER. Coniectioner.
mni2-1m Sll Market sIreat.
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THE FEOOD AT THE SOUTH.

New ORLEANS, April 27.-The river is fall
ing, and is now two feet below high water.
From FIVE to seven days mails are due from
the northern, eastern, and western cities.
MONROE, April 27.-The water here is still
rising, and the people continue coming in
from the rear rs the water approaches. The
sidewalks and streets are the only pastures
for stock. The loss Of cattle and hogs by
the overflow is very great.
The sun shone all day, and there is pros
pect of better weather.
There is no intelligence from above or below.
The railroad company has surrendered the
mail contract between here and Nicksburg,
and the telegraph is now the only means of
CORE spondence.
THE ALABAMA WATERS AGAIN FLOODING.
SELMA. April 27.-The Alabama river is
two feet above the higl-water mark of July,
1872. and still rising slowly. The water
lacks only two inches Of being in the press
room OF the Daily Times building, which
stands sixty feet above low water. The
river lands south of Selma are submerged.
Greut damage to plantations and destruction
of crops is reported. The Oldest inhsbit-
ants never saw three overtlows in six weeks.
MONTGOMERY, April 2I.-The Alabama
river is very high. There is no break in the
railroads; all running on time and making
close connections.
Relief for the Louisiana Sufferers.
LOUISVILLE, April 27.-The steamer Ex-
porter left here yesterday afternoon with
scventy-Gye tons OF Government rations for
the Louisiana sufferers.
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Memorial Celebrations South.

MONTGOMERY, ALA., April 27.-Thc
weather to-day was beautiful, and the memo
rial celebration very imposing. Anlmmense
procession proceeded to the cemetery, where
flowers were strewn over the graves. Bust,
ness was suspended from O'Clock untll
night.
ATLANTA, GA, April 27.-The memorial
exercises o-day were attended by from ten
to twelve thousand persons. The process"
sion was nearly mile long. An eloquent
and impressive speech was delivered by
Colonel Thomas Hardeman. The graves
were beautifully decorated.
MOBILE, April 27.-The memorial exer-
ci>es here to-day were witnessed by the en-,
tire community and vicinity. a Deautliul
statue was unveiled, and an appropriate ora
ton delivered by Rev. DR.. Il. NJ. Palmer, 0!
New Orleans. The Federal soldiers OF MO-
bile, through Colouel Wickersham, our popu-
lar postmaster, presented oeantilul wreath
of flowers in the shape OF circle ana cross,
accom- panied by q touching and appropriate
note. The tribute was received ny Aolhiia'
Semmes in a neat and happy speech.
ano,hcr tribnte was sent by the officers
or The Uuitcd States army stationed at Mount
Vernon barracks, Alabama, to the Mobile
cadets as mark Of respect to the memory
Of their gallant dead and in recognition OF
their manly and generous action in contriou-
ting to the decoration Of the graves In the
national cemetery at Mobile last year. :, -,
Everything:mssed off delightfully."-, all the
military and civic societies participating.
AUGUSTA, GA, April 27.-Memoria' gay
was observed here by general SUSPENSION
of business. The graves were decked ana
the military paraded. At the cemetery a
beautiful banner was presented to tue Ia
dies Memorial Association by the LADIES' OF
Baltimore, through Mrs. Hetiie Cary re-
gram. DR.. l.. d. Ford delivered an address
before the Southern Historical Society TO-
NIGHT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-04-28

a TTENTIoN. LOVERS on PURE ICE

D. COLUMBUS. PRaaIrx corrscr,orr,
Noe 321 Broad street. S = -
mas tne pleasure OF announcing to his patron,
and the public flat he hiss Just purchassSS and
put Into operation new ICE-CaEAX rREEZrs- bV
which he can make TWENTY GALLONS of era n,
per hour Its great consists In this thar 10 rs
labor-sayiug, and eEabses him 10 dispense with
considerable labor, and has To reduce the price al
his cream which at the sane time, in fiy5r, saste,
and richness Is equal to 1ny that he has ever made
or TO any In Richmond. He Will nse only ripe
fruits and vanilla beans in the spannfactare Of his
ICE-cREAM AND ssFEEgxTs,
being aware OF the fact that great deal Of oil OF
!urDenfine tonqua-be1ns, &c. are used In putting
up extracts. and Is the caLse in eary cseS OF per-
sons oe!n9 made sick Immediately after eating Ice
cream.
he begs further 70 call The atteDsinn Of the pab
lie TO the tact that his cram has been tested BY
eminent physicians and chemists in Richmond, and
r0nunced 70 be PERFECTLI PURE, and they pre-
scribe II for c0nvalescent pat tents. He makes n
specially OF his well-known PURE CREAM, made OF
cream skinned from rich milk, free from garlic
or any other herbs. His cream Is DOT picked mn
out furnished 10 Kim by some OF the most ccxpe-
fiencsd dairymen IN The county of Henrieo-
Call IT the Teii-known establishment of D. Co
LUkBUs, Practical Confectioner, 32t Bread street
and examine for yourselves. I--.-''#
N. Especial arrangements win be made for
PIC.EICS, EXCURSIONS, FAIRS, BOARD
ING-nOUSHS. dc. MP 2S-TuytS
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w An led, for a gentleman and wife,
s,,. DOAhD In q private family, within eight
iT1re vi me post-ofce. Terms must be III oderate
Aa"fess' staung terms, location, &C.,
ap2S-1ts Mn. ~; r. H. ~,
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TE,ro-tsd fp- The Dispatca.l
Eest Hanover Presbytery.
FOURTH DAY.
~ ,N,.,

IETERSBChG, AplIl ~, 1917.
Ia" pr">bytery met pursuant TO ADJOURN
men, ,, - \. NJ. and was opened with
prayer :! lie moderator, Rev. William \.
SOFT.
A;.-r the reading Of the minutes Of yes
i".iay'. session several members, chiefly
ruling vlIcr>. obtained leave Of absence to
tc-'u AFTER The morning session.
The committee 10 whom was referred the
report Cf The Executive Committee OF Do
n.->'.t Missions presented report through
A.ir chairman. Rev. j. d. Dudley, which
led !, All interesting discussion relating to
l." wants OF our feeble churches.
y committee consisting of Rev. W. A.
Campbell, Rev. William Brown, u. D., aud
L.irr }. - X. S!eight, was appointed to
IoiaTe aud publish new Directory Of the
Ff">.!l,ry, 20 include, if they thought adj
F71,.r, = map &c the Prcsbytery.
~ = O'Clock Rev. j. {. Painter preached
- A@! sermon for ordination to all attcn-
I've ahH serious congregation.
After the sermon Mr.. John D. PinkertoD,
tho "Ji passed satisfactorily all his eXaml-
L,.,D"s, Wa. so!,muly licensed to preach tie
SJspr,.
! resolution WAS lrl>>ed instructng the
s-~'.2ue Of churches. u lar Il practicable, TO
@'.h" provision out Of their general funds
!2' j'' support Of their Sabbath schools, SO
la'' 10" children may make their contribu-
l!J!> Ia the foreign missionary work and
CO.: benevolent operations Of The church.
i"r usual reports to the General Assem-
~ "cfc adopted.
."n tie statistical report we take the
ibl4'"ln@ items: Number Of ministers, 90;
l''h.":,r, candidates, 3 ; churches, %;
E"'"i.'!!!cin;s added on examination, 100;
'''":ARii.r tnt> ADDED on certificate, 119; to-
"a III commandments, 3,l5a .; adult baplislns,
81 infant bapt!sm>, los; children III Sunday
schools. 3,2QJ.
Contributions to sustcnlatiOn, S3,l3
Contributions 10 foreign missions, 81 1913
Contributions 10 education, S3,412; contri-
hG..'Ds republication, g, 47G; contributions
~ Invalid fund, SOS: contributions TO pas
los SALARIES, 50, 1913; contributions to con-
Hcgat'ona! expenses, Si4, 252; miscellaneous,
e., 40; total, SSl, AS.
me ffcsbytery passed vote OF thanks
70 thc citizens Of Petersburg, who had so
kindly aud hospitality entertained them;
ana The Moderator was directed to make
lNe announcement to the congregation.
Alter reading and approving the minutes
me pTesbltcry took u recess till s L. NJ.
~ the night session Key }. G. Painter was
olOA'hcd Into the ministry Of the Church.
HE F'esbytery then adjourned TO meet at
hiLclla Courthouse on the oath Of September.
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~ ~.t>uomd,a., C he Richmond D!spatch.l
,,;l, %c,,s-EraGe Sotes-TobGccO.

pAHy.i,y. VA. April rs, 1874.
TIE ;a"5.iu., =: .he I.ynn-Strect Method
...,-.;,,.s. skier Being kept up, with slight
....,..-,..;.u>. e.. nearly TOUR weeks, have
f.., ..au-L; 20 !. Close. Rev. air. Wood
MI vY> l..c again 8 part Of this week
-. III, Methods: friends.
". N.rv Cot3. wife Of Mr.. John F.
49,. md Gau-a.cr Of Hon. I. :. Flournoy,
-...,y.> ryru.rl cutie Unexpectedly. Il is
.-..,.4, >hc >.t.-!cG from some disease OF
- ..,.r.. =, hsd been i'll for several days,
..s. her triciU> never thought her Criti-
lin. {. Y. Thomas has requested Colone!
C.,-,,.t E.. taoc!. and Captain j. L. Arcrett
{, serve 8 examiners Of applicants for the
,..,.u: l-lc. from ms district at the United
$40 Military Academy.
Many ii tie farmers have not vet planted
a., Oh accruu: cf The long continued spell
e ~. weather. Al the other plantation
t.,;.,,> j vc-v much behiud-hand for the
-. reason. aud planters depressed III
s?:j,s. ,.
Is l@.gr ,.ur!Dc sales yesterday between z
Gra~-,rand anti-Grancer planter. Said the
t,-,,..-: "Ie>. there's that man there
v..;.... his linen shirt, and his gold but
i.s.. ~. bi> doe->kin pants, and eating and
,,.:an.:g. igc best that can be had, and get
ir~;; =! ~. Of !Gv labor, while must wear
- r,arsr>t and live on the groSsest."
"N.M." SAD l.. auti.Granger planter, Ii
lin, ,...A til, >llcb capital aud talent Is en-
III, lin % siIIG good things, ! don't be-
c~.,s-4 ;ncIa 10 INN. Let him have them.
yo,., plantation hands might make the same
n Hint oi yuu that y0ts make OF him."
sy.sa,, 70 ci1.r.oIl. / only report au actual
p,car-crce.
II, PLANTER, are not spending much money
-....>; tie merchants. and spending what
t., q, Send luaiuI: for groceries and for
i..la.>. The AGENTS for the manufacturers
&. a...@za.s tlye Iately been more active
s5aa usual I: this season.
n"-r.rt< @; tobacco have been full.
Aj:....>t lie l:taiCrs IS complaint as to the
ca !.'ll Of tie tobacco brought 10 market,
.... - 10 Inc asserting and the order OF 1t.
! -. Won lhc quotations: LugS, very COM
Nh. $50 T. = 30: good. $40 TO Sc; COM
l.-r h.i.l!t, : % 80; good bright, ST. TO
81: i.nyy smokers. so - SD; Leaf, very
cu.s.m. III. - 20 ST: good. - to 50; good
Y-,.a ,,aXr. $40 20 So: common bright, SD
:, ,.t: -u9d hr;"hi. SO 10 SO; fancy wrap
,.H,. >:ttO go: extra wrappers, SOU 10 30.
...n War. house lHcn say that the crop Is
a." ard 50 common that Trey Go not tH-
i".' ,ar advance IL common grades Tor scfc-
3. Ho.,h> - come. They think the de-
L..13 :or Inc wrappers and filters will in
&C.. i, thc season advances, and II the sup
:" -tcu tobacco is short, wlich Is be-
."yrj TO b. the case, better prices may be
vAy.c,cu for those GRADES. ALPHA.
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o,,cr from T'etcrsh"rg.

,.,.-.,1 .; the Richmond plSi"'sHi
gC''''@'''''''' re-,rRssrEa. April q. 1874.
., ,,.mri James Blanks, who
\ "' .,r >,;uc time roaming around III
-, ''' ',r.e ,nnntv. was found IN SICK
Z "'" n''''~ ,,,,.,,tjon la, week by negro,
~ .''.,, ~, .g.n his cabin. Blanks d'd
y. '" \ ',- ,,re ii. but Friday &c sud
Z seen. L,n md died. He stated before
l.'r - &c.,. ~. came from about Norfolk.
,~> tul;ra saturday at Inc eNsSn>e u
g.. '.'. .,,,~,4v Canfcrcnco Of the High
y,,s.a,. Episcopal church will be
y -. ' ..,',. y. s.sin swelling high aud fast.
- ,4..:cnt was so fierce that II
'.'.' .-.~. -. + monrinCs the two mud
-. So. rcrcIaIly require q tug to
a." -. ....,, !, .ich. on tins occasion, had
.: "a. lie bank Of the river with
+ ,...,,s!. their being torn away and
- =. 80 I,I~r. nvanan is reported to he very
go IN. .,.. tnu6ition. She is s niece
- E4.,& Ee>iaNd.
& s,,G..> MO had enlisted on the brig
-. ,...,r..n. /. Knight captain, deserted
- =, ~. .s,. ...,r drawing months pay
-. ~. Ia". lave been seen in Prince
Is, ,.,,:. : Norfolk and Suffolk mer-
-, $50, trough the city to-day on
..v = - /, amo0G 10 solicit the Gov
,,,tr:,.r tdN bill.
9, s.. I'll. a.. 81 = ,wo-story window at
=, r,..s.., ,.Y.,ji,C-hou>c last night, but
.r,...,. e.. saved from severe INJURY