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New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
SINDBlGGRD AND ROBBED IN TIE STREET

HIGHwAYMEN ATTACK AN ACTOR AND LEAVE
HIM UNCONSCIOUS on TIE SIDEWALK.
Stephen Gratten an actor Of the Ensign Com
pany. now playing at the Columbus Theatre. was
sandhaggcd and robbed In Fifty -sixth-st.. between
Madison and Park aves.. early yesterday morning.
The hlghwaymen. OF whom there were two. are
not vet arrested Gratten rode down the
Ninth-ave. elevated road about l o'clock. He
got off the train AT Fftynlnth-st He noticed there
q tall man wearing slouch hat Gratten walked
down Elghth-ave to Ffty-siNth-st, ana then across
town. AS he half way between Madison ana
Park aves. his arms were suddeniy pinl0neo pehind
him The actor IL an athlete and struggled nercely.
He tripptd one OF his assailants, recognizing him
as the he had seen at the foot OF the elevated
road station. 49,, , -,
As Gratten turned to srapple with the other man
he was struck on the back or the head. presumably
with a sandbag. He fell unconscious TO the side
walk When he came TO he was alone on the side
walk He found that his gold watch ana all the
money he had with him we're gone. - -
Gratten staggered to his home at NO, 52y Park
ave and afterward reported the case 10 Policeman
Reilly OF the East Fifty y-nrst-st station.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17

trimmed with lace and white ribbon and carried
heliotrope ehrysanthemums; The ceremony was
Locke. assisted by the Rev. Theodore Bogert Foster
rector OF st. Pauls Church, Pawtucket. X. i; Inc
Harper North. jr Charles Edward Mnsher OF
Robert Dudiey AndreWs. o' of NeWYcrk SeW Theodore
Whitney Blake, of Boston Frederick s Mln9m. sn
tenant William Hodgkinson of Bristol. among
those present at the reception which followed at
Burnside Cottage" the home Of Or. ana Mrs.
James Harper North jr. were Mrs s. NJ Jackson.
e. Sda Berwick Penn Mr. and Mrs Watts tss Mrs CafS
Woods. Of Providence; the Rev. and Mrs Theodore
B Foster. Reginald Foster. Mr. ana ,inr:c MIS-
Bogert, of New-York Mr. and Mrs. s Pomeroy
Colt. DR.. Herbert NJ Howe. ex-governor a. o.
Norris Miss Perry, Mr. and Mrs Joshua Wilbour;
and Mrs Frank a Rhodes Miss Rhodes. j. Win
throp De Wolf, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard l.. Doringh
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
WILLIAM II. BEERS.

william IT, Beers ex-presIdent Of the New-York
Life Insurance Company. died yesterday morning
at his home, No. 25 East Forty-eighth-st.. from
heart disease. His physician, Dr. w. II. King, said
last nigh, that Mr.. Beers had not been well
for the last eight years. having suffered in that
time from organic heart disease. which was aggra-
waited by rheumatism and pleurlsy at d'nerent
times Last June he went TO Europe. but was
forced 10 come back TO this country on account
OF illness. Since then he gradually grew weaker
and for the last few weeks had been confined 10
his beds His funeral. which will be held to-nor-
row. will be private.
Mr. Beers was born in Philadelphia on April l6,
1899. \, an early age he went n,o business as a
bookkeeper in a large commission house. lie re-,
NAMED with that house for a number OF years. and
IL was there that ne acquired those business haD-
It's and technical knowledge Of accounts whch
made him an emInently successful business man man.
Subsequently he entered the paymass,ers depart,
ment In the United states Navy several years
later he joined one OF the large express companies
but resigned his place in 1881 10 accept that OF ac-
countant TO the YORK Le of tSe com
pany. and he also acted as ea-n;er Mr. - besss sss
from the company he was the leading man IN IT,
ami when in lS. Morris franklin It's h,, president
died. Mr.. Beers was elected TO succ,eu MIN no, A.,
In tie last years OF Mr Franklins liie Mr
Office lie negotiated with agents mapped OUT ther
plans. devised the measures OF progress aila & a,,
tended 20 all the details OF the business lie was
held in nigh confidence by the finance committee,
who intrusted him with the investment OK the COM
panys FUNDS ,,,o.
Mr. lie,rs was extravacant In his management OF
the COMPANY and that he kept rlen in II VINO were
ncoinpetent The fight between Mr.. Beers ana
his accusers was long and fierce finally ne was
forced TO resign. In February 1892 His RESIGNATION
w,s accepted by the directors. lie was retired on
a pension OF S27J00 year. but his opponents CON
tested the vnlidity OF this action. ana IL was de-
cInr,I by the lower courts to be Illegal. The case
was then carried to the higher courts but the al,
fair was compromised. and Mr Beers received
$500 a year. ,. o,o %, ,i,
lie leaves wife and two daughters. one OF ans ms
rpl 70 Henry
vjrr.nresilent OF the company Mr.. Beers was a
,nernher of the Union League CluD.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
TIE LONGEST WAY AROCND.
From The ChIcaI

From The Chicago Tribune
I'm on the top floor OF the Phenx Building 200
men and women employed, day and night as
telegraph operators. by one OF the great telegraph
10 kear the constant din Of the clicking instru-
roents one would hardly suppose that the opera tors
have much time for recreation. Nevertheless. when
the chief operator is not near. many an amusing
Incident occurs almost daily.
One OF the strictest rules OF the ONCE which has
been recently enforced is the one which prohibits
operators TO converse during working hours. To
OnIv a few days ago two young men were sitting
n, one deak opposite ench other One OF them was
scndnr .presa' to New Orleans. while the other
was receiving messages from the same point. The
sender was addicted TO the use OF tobacco Ills sup
nv had run out Looking across the other side OF
he desk he sped a plug at the side OF his VS.
Wis. l., ..
The young man was IN a . .apnandary; To ask for
rules II was too far for him to reach 70 he re-
solved on another plan.
s,onnne in his message he asked the receiver
in New.Oreans tell his partner on the other side
TO hand him a chew. Click. click. click" came
The rcsnonae over the instrument on the other side
of the glass partition The tobacco was thrown
over and one Young man was made happy
Yhe message had gone to New-Orleans and re-
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
WEDDINGS.

st. Patricks Roman Catholic Cathedral in Fifth
ave. was yesterday. at noon. the scene OF one OF
the most brilliant weddings ever celebrated in the
building. The bride Miss Elizabeth Elkins.
daughter of ex-Secretary Stephen B. Elkins. and
the bridegroom Edward +. Bruner. For some
fine before the hour set for the wedding-ll
Oclock-the entrance was beseiged by crowd Of
men and women but admittance to the church
by card Of invitation. only few of those
gathered about the main door were permitted to
enter. The beautiful sanctuary and altar in the
Cathedral were effectively decorated with palms
and white and yellow chrysanthemums. Bunches
OF the chrysanthemums set in background
Of green and tied with long streamers of white
satin ribbon dressed the altar railing, while on the
altar which was illuminated with a number OF
candles. were two large punches of white chrysan-
themums placed on either side. Midway in the centre
aisle stretched white satin ribbon. beyond
which none but relatives and the close friends OF
the Elkns and Bruner families were permitted
TO pass. The ribbon attended by two acoytes
robed in white.
AS the guests began to arrive the organist. Will
lam +. Pecher. played an interesting programme
Of music, which was listened to with much atten-
ton by those already seated in the pews.
1t was II: 20 o'clock when the bridal procession
moved up the centre aisle to the altar and almost
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17

and II entails obligations and duties on both the
contracting parties that should be as faithfully OBJ
served. / congratulate this congregation on the
rapid recovery from the blow that fell upon 1t nine
months ago in the loss of pastor who had served
his congregation long
DR.. Marling spoke in the highest terms OF the
new pastor OF the church. and urged all the ofii-
GERS and departments of the congregation to do
their utmost TO aid him in carrying on the great
work of the church. The doctor In ending his ad-
dress, made strong appeal 10 those who have
church letters and had not presented them. TO
identify themselves with some church in their
neighborhood and heartily enter into its work. He
said that he fully believed that II all the church
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
MORE DANGERS THREATEN THE CASINO
THE BoNDUOLDERS WANT THE INTEREST on
THEIR MONEY! FoRECLOSuEE
SALE

SALE PROBABLE.
bondho.ders Of the New-York Concert Company,
which owns the Casino. has made demand upon
the receivers Of the company Fabus VI.
Clarke and Henry r. Cutter for the pay
ment of the interest which became due upon
the bonds on MAY l. 1898. and also for the
interest due August ] and November l. 1895
He has also informed the receivers that ii the
interest is not paid within thirty days he elects
to demand the principal secured by the bonds
pursuant TO the terms Of the mortgage given to
secure the bonds. This means that at the end
of thirty days II the interest IS not paid, Mr.
Arnoux may apply to the courts for permission TO
foreciose the mortgage
one OF the complications which would arise IN
this case would be the question IA 10 the position
OF Miss Lillian Russells managers who have
eased the Casino from the receivers ~ an annual
rental Of Si0O OnJ and have already paid SlsOtl IN
case the suit Of the bondholGcrs was pushtd me
lessces might lose their lease and the money they
have paid unless the court stl?uiates tna' 'heS
shall be protected.
Ex-Iudge Arnoux said TO n Tribune reporter yes
terday: Il have given notice 10 the receivers al
the reaues( of a majority of the bondhoders who
desire to have the interest on the bonds pald. ~
the Interest is paid within thirty days
shall be In a position to take measures 10 foTecose
the MORTGAGE, IL the bondhOlders request me 10 90
so There Is no intention TO deprive the lessees
or any others OF their rights. AZ TO the erect 81
my demand for the. payment Of the Interest /
have nothing 10 say.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
" IRRIED

BELL-kINGSFORD-On November 18th, at st. MaPy
Aobots Church; London England by the Rev. the Hon.
Parie, daughter Of John J. kingsford
BoGERT-NoRTIi-0n "wednesday. Nov. 18th. 1893. a
st. Micha'ls Church bristol T. T.; by the Rev. Georye
Foster Of Pawtucker. Il. l., Anto!nete Richards
B0gert.
GOODRICH-CARTEH-In Mon,clair. ". J.. Tues iay,
November IA, 1893. ut the .s.dencc OF the brides
parents by the Rev. Lewis Goodrich assisted by tho
Rev. DR.. VIM: F. Junkin, Jeanette Margaret daughtsP
Or MI and Mr- Ben!3mn Carter, 70 the Rev, Charles
Lyman Goodr ch. OF Pa.nhcld n. J. ,
TATMAGE-PRENTlCE,-On Wednesday, Nov. 15,h n
Grac, Church, Ilrookly He ght. BY thn Rev. Chaupcey
D. B'ewster Mary Biil 'iauyhtr OF the late JOAN
Prentice, TO Edv ard Taylor Hunt Tanagc.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
ALEXANDER sALrIyI'S NEW PLAY

Phiitdcipha Nov. 1C-Thc Wainu, Street Tteat,e held
large audience tonight. when Alexander Sliyni mo-
duced for the nrst time any stage play by 'PauI
Kr~tcr called "zamsr.' The drama IL designed as
q companion play to 'Don cacasr Dr. Bszsn' and ..The
Thrce Guardsmen and belongs TO tho romantic school
1t IL In Ave acts, with the scenes laid In Spain In the
reign OF Philip H. whore domestic enianS.encnts I'm
nish the foundation fer the incidents Mr salynI a.,
Zanar wss rewarded With three curtain calls AZ
the c,d Of aet Excellent SUPPORT was given by
wIlllsm Redm'l. John a. Laao William Hlrfis, Eleanor
Morctte and Maud Dixon Tonrnaso saivni occupied a
box and appeared " be much interested In the per.
formsncs
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
POstOnlce Notice.

Foreign nails for the week endIrg November 1s win
close (nrnmpv In all casesl at thu. office follows
FRIDAY-At 3 p. H. for Blucaelds. per 8 8. Hewes
SATURDAY.-At : 30 a. m. Complementary 0 a M
for France wi'ierIand ftaly, Sran Pornsa and Tun
key. per =. Ia Touraine Via Have: ut s a. M for
werra"); at m lsuppemcntary 10 a. n.y. for Euo~a
per 3. = Eturio Via Queenstown (leters for ermSv'
france. switzerland, Italy Spain, Portugal Turxey
be directed per Etruria") at complementary
other parts Of Euro.e. Via Southampton and Bremen
must be directed ''pcr Ems''l at 10 m. for scotland
direct per Anchorls via Ghsgow Ge.t,rs must he
direct per vecn1am via Rotterdam deter, n,Iss
10 directed per Veendam); at 10 a. M (suppomentasv
10 80 a. m) for Fortune Island jamaica Jacin" sn1
AuxCayss, lcr s. $ Adirondack at II a. M. for Can.
letters for other Mcxcon States and Cuba must 4"
directed 'rsr Yumnr; at II M. supplementary IL 40
p. ~ for veneiuea. Curacao End Savania Via Curacao
must be directed per Hollinside') '" '''''
Mails for Hawaiian Islands, per g. a. Australia f,r,,r
san Francisco close here daily up November 10 g
r,: n:so M Mails for shna ana Japan per Beiss
IsE ..od. "a ,,r at .nS Sss og from ssn Ma
daily u2 D. November "a az - Mails for HSS
Aameda rom san Fr,ncisco) close here dsiiv M
Z Erura with British mails Australia Mss sSs Ss
China Japan Hawaii and Austraa via vsneouver SspeeS
Malls for Newfoundland bv rail- Haifay and tSsnc: ~ ~
close es this ONCE daily a. Ss0 n ~
for M9usson By al to Bostsn and thence steamer.
by rail Tampa Fla and thence by stsamcr 0 fssiin:
daily 40 Mails for Weyco overland nDissss Sss
spaly addressed for dispatch by steamer close at Ria
Registered mail closes AZ p m. previous dav
CHARLEs W DkYfoS postns:sscr.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
THE REV. DIR. CHARLES J. YOUNG.

letters were properly presented the strength Of
the church would be- increased from - 70 ~ per
cent lie reminded these people of the d"termlnt-
tlon OF Abraham. who erected his altar wherever
he pitched his tent.
Dr. Narling was followed by the Y - Dr. James
: Ramsay. pastor OF the Harlem Prcsby terrain
Church. who delivered the -hargc - the new pas
tor.
Thc Church OF the Purltans was organized In the
spring OF 1872. II was ~" second fr--byi"iian
church IN Harlem. the nrsi being the Harlem
Presbyterian Church In one hundred and twenty
nfth-st The Rev. Dr. Edward l.. Clark who
until last spring the pastor Of the church. re-
signed both from the pastorate Of the church and
from the Prc-bytery
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
Mr. IRVING TO SUP WITH THE Loros CLUI

The next celebrity to be entertained at the Lotoe
Club VIII be Henry Irving. 1t was desired to
give him dinner. but as ne acts every week
night this was found to be out OF the question. 4
supper VIII therefore be given for him. No date
for IT has yet been finally fixed.
Inc CLUBS dinner to Mark Twain last Saturday
night was 80 unqualified a success that about thirty
aPpcaa,tions a o for membership have been receives
increase the clubs expenses, but the directory has
decided not to advance the dues beyond s6o or e
800 The club has a flavor entirely its own, and
the sentiment Is that II the membership were
largely Increased the club would surrender some
Of It's characteristics
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
TO PROvIDE FUNDS FOR TIE MESSIAH HONE

fair for the bcact or the Messiah Home for Children
Will held No. 3JC fbihGyc., Mondiy aud
Tuesidy November = and 2S One o, The features Is
be gallery, In which viii ic works OF Iced
ing American artists AMI tho paintings wcll.lnown
foreigners. The following the Ant Commis sioner,
Miss sarah Cooper II witt Mis- Rhoda Holmes Nichols
MIS- Theodore SutIO, Mr.. Charles Wctmorr Miss
Margaict slsland Mrs. Ella Couchc Lamb and Mrs J.
Wen, CfamIncy. Th're VIII bc various tsb,s ons Of
which Will BE- In charge OF he Young Womcn's Christia
Association, OF Vassar College.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
DIVER FOR CARDINAL GIBBONS.

Cardinal Glbhons who came to NowYorS from Balrl.
mo,, wednesday TO onicate at the marriage of Miss
Elizabeth Ekins and Edwin Eugene Rrancr at st. Pat
,ck. cathedral Yesterday will return % Baltimore this
nornlug While in New.YorE he Cardinal IA guest
Of Archbishop CMrg'n. Last evening small dinner
,, y,ven I'm his honor at the Archbishop house Maa.
ave Aud TIftyrrstet. Among these Invited 10 nect
mo Cardinal were Mayor Gioy. William r. Grace JOS.
ON, Dono.oc OF California; Eugene Kelly. jr.
n @. Fahnesock. William llildreth Field Joseph
J. o. pcnohue george Bliss John d. crlmmns the Rev.
Lenelm Vaughan u London brother Of Cardinal Vaughan
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
ROBERT GARRETT NOT SERIOUSLY yLL.

Baltimore. Nov. 16.-Considerable excitement was
caused last night by a report that Robert Garrett
was critically ILL., and was not expected to live
There Is no truth In the rumor that the Hines
Of Mr.. Garrett Is critical He has yet recovered
from the severe cold which he contracted during
his recent visit to Chicago. hut aside from this
indispostion his condition is not such to cause
who Is constantly In attendance on him, said that
Mr.. Garrett was convalescing rapidly and In 9
few days would be out Of doors.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
T. L. JANES GIVES 4 DIyyER FOR p. D. rAPPEy

dinner given "Wednesday evening by Thomas l..
James president ~ the Lincoln National Bank. IN honor
OF Fred ck u. Tapp-n, president Of the oaatn National
Bank. and captain Albcrs Of the Hamburg American
Fucf.t Bismarck. Mr Tappen expects next
February, make visit TO the Mediterranean and a-
Holy Land and Captain Albers commands the
Mcd. terrancsn line the Hamburg
American Company.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
yUr PRESIDENT BACK AT his Desc

Washineton Nov 16.-Prssldant Cleveland ar
rived In Washington at $40 this morning lie vas
met at the depot by Private Secretary Thurber
and drove n once 10 The White House. Secretary
Lamont returned with the President ana went TO
his new home. just across the square from the
Executive Mansion. Immediately after breakfast
Mr. Cleveland was at his desk again. and at 945
Mr. Thurber was sent over to the State Department
with a big bundle OF papers, on which the Presi-
dent had taken action.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
MR. CRAM 40 LONGER 4 COvERNOR

Dock Commissioner j. Sergeant Cram has re-
signed from the Board Of Governors OF the Man
haitian club. and Perry Belmont is his successor.
Mr.. cram formerly member OF the House
Committee. but left II last spring. He has been
prominently Identified with the club for long
time
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
THE auoryr or rDrfy BOOTHS ESTATE.

DR. Van Schack. who appointed appraiser
OF Edwin Booths estate. has filed report. He
estimates the gross value Of the estate 10 be
6sJ After deductions for debts lcsaCIcs funeral
expenses. etc. the balance is $40. J3J. ~
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
LECTURE FOR GIRLS on PHYSICAL CULTURE

The second lecture physical culture for girls will
be given IN st. Georges Memorial Chapel sixfccnth.s
near Thirdave. by DR.. Anna NJ G,lbrilth this even.
ing at q O'Clock. The subject viii be: "Food and
Dress the Greek Type OF Beauty" and the lecture VIII
be illustrated by thirty scfeclticon views. Admission
Is free
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
no CHANGE IN GENERAL RCSK'S CONDTTIOy.

Vroqua, Wis. Nov. lG-Gencra Rusk remains
In practically the same condition as during the
past few days His temperature is normal to-day.
He passed a fairly comfortable night.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
Religious Notires.

TO BUSINESS EEN:SR. g: PEARSON and A. @.
DIXON and c. T.. MAINS VIII spak at John Street
Methodist Episcopal Church D. m. to-da. Mr. and Mss.
Towner viii sing. Galleries open ladies' Seats nee
Come
. THREE GREAT REVIVAL SERVICES, Academy a
Music next SUNDAY, IL. and 80 Metropolitan meet
dresses.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17

OF Westminster vicarGencral Mooney, MonsIencf ~
ley. the Rev. c. Thomas Chancellor Of Baltimore. and
j.. n Connolly
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
Liebfg COmpnny's Extract OF Beef.
Flavor your soups and gra,ies with Liebig.

When baby was sick. We gave her CastoSs.
When she was Child, she cried for Castor.a.
Wnen she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had children, she gave them CastoFls.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
A NEW PASTOR IN HARLEM.
THE REV. DIR. CHARLES J. YOUNG IN
STALLED.
lie TAKES CHARGE OF THE pREsBYTERIAN
CHURCH OF TIE PCRITANs.

lie TAKES CHARGE OF THE PRESBYTEK1NN
CHURCH OF THE PURITANS.
The Rev DR.. Charles J. Young was formally IN
stalled last night the pastor OF the presbyterian
Church of the Puritans. in -hundred-and- -thirt-
eth-st. near Fifth-ave. The Rev. DR.. Duffied. the
moderator of the Presbytery. presided. and the
Rev DR.. Theodore l.. Cuyler preached the install
lation sermon In delivering the charge to the
people the Rev DR.. Marng said:
THE bond between the pastor and the congrega-
tion is as solemn and binding al that Of matrimony.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17

turned to Chicago in less than minute. and the
chier clerk was wiser.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17

\ CLEAR VIOLATION or THE CONSTITUTION
From The New-York sun
Nothing can b" clearer than that II Minister
Wills Admiral Irwin lifts Il finger fog the pur-
pose of upsctting the recognized Hawaiian Govern.
ment. he will have committed act of war. ana
II that has been sanctioned by President Cl"vc-
land he viii have deliberately broken the oath
which the ith OF March. he took 10 obey the CON
stltutiOn.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII WILL RULE.


The United States will hc strong enough TO re-
store the brutal and lcentiOus Queen. hut II /,
safe say that her reign Will be very brief The
good people Of Hawaii are determined that she shall
not rule. and they will doubtless have their way IN
spite OF the attitude ot our Government.
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
THE QrrrN RESPONSIBLE

Minister Stevens and the United states marines
cannot b. held responsible for the drposing Of he
Queen. She d-gos.Hl herself by cOnsentng 10 n
ufurpatory movement which ended contrary 10 her
expectations. President Cleveland had better
abandon his present quiXotic scheme Of Furnishing
rotten thrones and champlonng dlssolu'e and dis
ari-d uuprnr
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
TINE A LITTLE LIGHT WAS SHED
STILL. MANOEIvEING IN THE DARK.
Ernn The YnungstoMn Ohlol Telogrnm

Indications point to greater middle than ever
In Hawaiian affairs The Administrations nten-
lions being carefully guarded by the President.
who does not disposed to trust my people,
in affair which may mean loss of blood ana
treasure To hundreds OF Americans. We don
blame him. however. because II we were engaged
In such busncss wc should want TO do II In secret
\ very dark night and back alley would suit
bcg
New-York tribune., 1893-11-17
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSIBILITY.
From The Boatcn Journal

For every drop Of blood that may be shed In
the effort to restore corrupt and degraded mon
archy In Hawaii by the forces Of the United
Statca, every act OF violence. for all loss OF
property. and for the mischief done by supplant-
Ing orderly. progressive and Christian Govern
ment by stepped I'm immortality and barbarsm
President Cleveland must be held responsible IL
IL new business for the United States TO undertake
the setting up OF monarchy-and such mon
archy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-10

With the last issue Of the Pied
mont Instependent, Mr.. j n. Combs,
who met with such terrible acct
dent on the 17-mIle grade over a
year ago by having both legs and
his right arm 30 badly crushed
under the whocls Of helping en-
gine, which he was firing at the
time, that amputation Of all three
members was rendered necessary,
took charge Of tlIat journal. II
gives rs genuine pleasure 10 make
this announcement, as it seldom
happens that any one meeting with
such a misfortune ever survives the
ordeal, much less RECEIVERS sufi.
cieutly to engage in active employ.
ment Of any kind and hence our
pleasure at knowing that Mr..
Combs is one Of the few exceptions
to an almost universal rule. The
new editor, therefore, has oar hear
tiest congratulations not only on
his phenomenal recovery, but on
his grit and determination not 10
become a charge on anybody, by
buckling on the armor Of indepen-
dence and entering the active arena
Of life once more to earn a liyeli.
hood Tor himself and family. We
wish him the signal success be
richly deserves. May he live long
and prosper - OAKLAND Demoorat.