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Show raise sufficient money to pay the expenses ex-penses ot an operation at the hands of the eminent oculist, Dr. Fox, of Philadelphia. Phila-delphia. The operation will consist of the transplanting of rabbit' eyes, and which has been successfully done, so it is claimed, in two or three cases. Mr. Bcslin's optic nerves are in good condition, con-dition, and he therefore has hopes of the experiment proving successful in his case. In that event the result will not only be of the greatest personal benefit to him, but it will be a great triumph for surgical science and bring hope to the blind generally. If for no other reason than to promote surgical science Mr. Beslin should bo furnished with the means to defray the expenses of this operation. But in addition ad-dition to this he has some personal claims on tho community. Although tstally blind he has earned his own living, and has in no way become a burden to any one. He is a rare exception, ex-ception, for blind people are naturally unable to support themselves. Mr. Beslin has made many warm friends in Salt Lake, and we have reason to be-lievo be-lievo that ho will have but little trouble in raising the money he desires. In response to the recent appeal of The Times, the Daughters of Rebecca propose to assist Mr. Beslin, and with that objoct in view they are preparing a benefit entertainment. We hope that it will be a grand success, and wo believe be-lieve that it will bo. The Patriotic Sons of America, although only twenty-six twenty-six in number in this city, have guaranteed guaran-teed to raise $100. The amount needed by Mr. Besliu is about 2000, and with proper effort it can be easily raised. IN HF.1UI.F (IF THE BLIND EDITOR. The Times a few days ago made an appeal in behalf of Mr. Frank P. Beslin, the bliud editor. Mr. Beslin desires to |