The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-14

si5le was done for him that could be done,
but he had been stricken TOO seriously to
respond quickly to remedies. His mind
was blank.
Yesterday there was fled with County
Recorder Glynn bill of sale of Mr.. Archi-
balGs extensive livery business at 1929
Market street in favor Of Harvey Burdell.
Inquiry at the livery stable as to the
cause OF this developed the facts stated,
and which have hitherto been carefully
guarded from the public, in the belief or
hope that the misfortune might be tenn
porary.
Mr.. Archibald is longtime and widely
known citizen and business man of San
Francisco. He is married, and his wife
and three children reside at 81 Golden
e Gate avenue, the Archibald residence.
His wife is stricken with grief in face of
the great calamity that has come upon her
with such unexpected suddenness.
Arthur W. Archibald, brother of P. L.
ard manager of the stable, speaking of the
matter last night, said:
Pres was in his usual robust health
until three weeks before election. He was
pushing bis fight for the shrievalty in his
characteristic tmpetuous fashion. He
could not work like other men, but must
overdo 1t. He was of very nervous tenn
permanent and was out and at work all the
time. He had made number of campaign
speeches. Suddenly be was stricken down
with paralysis of the brain. He was put
IS bed. His nina was gone; he could re-
member nothing. His doctors advocated
absolute rest and quiet. No one but his
nurses were allowed near him; even I was
barred. Still he grew worse. The doctors
said he must have pure air besides perfect
rest and quiet, and my sister, Mrs. Barston.
took him away TO Santa Cruz last Friday.
think that will save his life. You mustn't
understand" continued Mr.. Archibald.
"that there is anything wrong here fnap-
cially. This assignment is simply because
of my brothers. illness. He is perfectly
sound in business way. but the transfer
was necessary, as you see. The business
will be continued righs along by Mr.. Bur-
dell, who is an old liveryman."
The assignment or bill of sale as re.
corded sets forth that Mr.. Harvey Burdell
shall operate the stable at 1929 Market
street for the best interests of Archibald's
wife and family. and will liquidate al
debts against the concern. etc. The prop
Twentv-one head of horses, IL buggies, ]
hack. coupes; a sets of harness. double
and single; II whips. 10 robes. blankets
and all other property. stock fixtures, TO-
gether with guam iity of feed, 2 carts, ]
safe. Office furniture, etc.
Mr. Burdell, as stated. is an old.time
liveryman, having had charge of the New
Yord stables for many years.
Prescott l.. Archibald is AZ years of age
and few months ago when nominated by
the Peoples party for the office of Sheriff
was man of rugged health
When 1t became apparent that he was
too Ill to continue the fight or fill the Office,
even if elected. it was given out on his be.
half-tor he was too i'll even to decide in
such matter-that he withdrew from the
contest in behalf of James McNab. Dies.
pite that there were cast for him L.. OoC
votes. Has brother says that if he had
continued well and able to keep up his
campaign he would have been elected.
Very many of his friends have hitherto
been kept in doubt as to the real cause Of