The morning news., 1888-10-15

The following letters show the way In
which the movement is being received:
EDITOR GRUBB's CONTRIBUTION.
DARIEH, GA, Oct. 8, 1885,
Hon. j. II. EstiL SuuGnnah, Ga:
DEAR CoLoNEL:--I heartily indorse the project
Of journalistic memorial fund for the family
Of my friend the late Edwin Martin, and hope
that the efforts of the Savannah journalists will
be successful. l knew Ed Martin WELL and
truer man never lived. When you get ready for
the money, draw on me for ten ($lOl dollars.
Your friend, RICHARD w. GRUBB.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
NEW YoRK, Oct. 12, 1885,
J. H. Estiu, Esq, Editor Morning Ne,cs, SG-
DEAR SIR see by press dispatch that you
are the chairman of a committee to raise fund
for the benefit Of the family of the late Edwin
Martin, who was editor OF the Jacksonville
Times Uni5n. l enclose herewith a check for
$50, as contribution to this fund from the AS
soclated Press.
From the day of the outbreak OF the yellow
fever till he was stricken with the fell disease,
Mr. Martin did faithful work, not only for his
own paper, but as correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press. It is sad to think that so brave
man fell a victim to the epidemic. Yours very
truly, WIN. HENRY SMITH,
General Manager.
WASHINGTON MEN RESPOND.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. l3, 1888.
j. II. Estitl, Chairman:
The Gridiron Club of Washington to-day ap-
propriated $50 for the Edwin Martin Memorial
Fund. VIII forward draft Immediately.
r. NJ LARNER, Secretary.
FROM THE BALTIMORE SUN.
BALTIMORE, Oct u, 1883.
Col. J. H. EshH:
DEAR S1R-Enclosei find check for S56 (No.
$685., on Merchants National bank Of New
York, which pl- aSe add to the fund beng raised
for the benefit o. the family Of the late Edwin
Martin, editor of tue jacksonville fla Times
Union. Of this SUN, $50 is tue contribution of
\. $. Abel & Co., proprietorS OF TIE sun
whilst the remainder is made up of 81 contri-
buttons rom the following resident members Of
The suns editorial staff O. p. Haines w. II
Carpenter, N. T.. Foard, Charles w. Dashel
Fred Emory, Edward Eagle o. p. Baldwin,
John T. Morris, William Brogden, II. b. Beall,
Il. G. Sult2-r, George Morrow Samuel c. Ap-
pleby, James G. Moore, f. p Duffy, j. y. Brat
ton, j. A. Murray, Jmes L. Har nan, T. j. Esell,
Il. lee Clarke. William II. Davis, William John
son, II. f. West William H. Rentz, Philip Bar
tels aud w. j. Myers.
With this contribution goes our heartfelt
sympathy for the widow and fatherless children,
and the earnest hope that a good round sum
may be raised, thus evdencing proper appre-
citation of Mr.. Martins heroism by journalists
throughout the country. Truly, your friend,
II. d. BGALL.
HOW THE MOVEMENT Is RECEIVED.
The movement is receiving the hearty
commeDdation Of the newspI per men of
the country. The Charleston NelCS and
rourier OF yesterday, in lengthy notice
of the movement says.
There have been many heroes in the
ranks OF journalism. There have been few
whose courage equaled that displayed by
noble-hearted Edwin Martin. Others have
acquired undying fame on the field of
battle i'll the dischsrge Of duty, but few
nave lived to better purpose o. died with
greater honor tnan tnis brave, Ugh minded
man, who cared nothing for the applause OF
| the world, but, impe.!ed by tbs courage
OF conscience. chose to 'ris1
his life rather than leave his work
and the responsibiliti Of his position 10
| others Il is not designed that any marble
shaft shall be erected to his memory, nor
hat his humble achievements shall be em-
| balmed in a richly covered volume, but it
| is proposed that the newspaper men of the
| United States shall raise a fuud for his
wife and clildren. They have indeed been
left desoale. Their sorrow cannot be as
| suaged by purses of gold and silver,
but their comfort can be secured
| by the offerings of those who belong
to the newspaper guild. IL should be the
| pleasure, as it is the duty, OF every news
paper worker IN the country to contribute
something to the Elwin Martin Memorial
Fund. He was an ornament to his profess
sion while he lived. In his name, and be-
cause of his work, those whom he has left
behind him should not be forgotten