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The morning call., 1893-09-25
TYNAN'S LEGATEE.
Oregon Saunders Bequeathed $25oo
in the Will.

Oregon Saunders, Deputy Attorney
General, is rejoicing over communication
informing him that he was legatee under
the will of the missing DR.. lyman of
Modesto.
Mr.. Saunders said in relation to bis be-
quest: Relation to lyman? No. not "a
bit. The doctor was an Irishman and a
Democrat. and Pm Republican. l never
saw him but once in my life. That was
eight wears ago. lyman came to me and
got me to draw up marriage contract for
him. 1t was a good deal of bother, SO
charged him $40 for 1t.
Lyman gave me a $40 gold piece ana
wouldn't take any change.
"Tm obliged to you, my boy he said /;
I'll remember you In my WILL
II never thought anything more about
it, but he has remembered me, as he said
he would.
How much did l get? Twenty-fiv
hundred dollars is the amount of the
legacy, and l haven't got it yet, but it will
be forthcoming in due shape. My friend.
Editor Hanscomhe. told me the terms OF
the will"
The morning call., 1893-09-25
HIS SKULL FRACTURED.
A Man Thrown to the Sidewalk and
Bddiy Hurt

SACRAMENTO. Sept. 24.-An unknown
man lies at the Receiving Hospital with a
cracked skull and VIII probably die. From
a memorandum found in his pocket his
name is supposed to be John Dempsey.
He went into the Mint restaurant and
ordered supper. When asked by the waiter.
John Garcia, If be had money he pulled
out plug of tobacco from his pocket but
could find no money. He was sent away.
but later tried to break down screen door
and Garcia gave him a shove and he fell
over backward. striking his head on the
sidewalk. The man was considerably un-
der the influence of liquor at the time. His
age is about 45 or so years.
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EVIDENCE OF TOTAL WRECK.
The Vessel Went Down in the
Gulf of Finland.
OFFICERS AND CREW PERISH
Wreckage and the Body of Seaman
From the PousaIka Were
Washed Ashore.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 24.-Fragments
of woodwork. casks and other wreckage
have foated ashore in the Gulf of Finland,
showing that the Russian warship Pou-
salka. with ten officers and $50 seamen,
has foundered and all hands lost.
The Pousalka sailed from Revel, in the
Gulf of Finland, for Helsingfors, in the
same gulf, and has not been heard from
since.
The Pousalka had a 411A-inch armor aud
carried four 9-inch guns. The vessel was
of 1000 tons displacement, had 7S6 indi-
Gated horsepower and was classed as hav-
ing a speed of sixteen knots. She was
built in 1867.
The body of sailor. supposed 10 have
belonged to the crew, was washed ashore,
and it is known that severe gales swept
over those waters soon after she left port.
There is no doubt. it is stated at the ad-
miralty. that the Pousalka has IOuD dered.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
A THIEF MURDERED.
He Had Thousands in Chilean
Scrip.
a Chance Acquaintance Who Knew
of His Wealth May Have
Killed Him.

SAN DIEGO. Sept. "a. - Suspicion is
now aroused that the body of the man
found yesterday. near La Mesa, was that
OF A. c. Warner. who disappeared from
this city some weeks ago after stealing
$50 from his roommate. He was said to
have engaged passage by the Pacific Mail
steamer leaving this port September for
Chile, and is understood TO have had $4,000
in Chilean scrip, having stolen the Ameri-
can money to meet his immediate require
ments. He is believed to have taken
refuge in the brush. and to have been
murdered there by chance acquaintance
who knew of his Chilean money, and
whose intention was robbery.
Other theories are afiost, but all indica-
tions are that it was case of murder and
not Of suicide. Offirers watched the
steamer and are sure Warner did not leave
at the time he Intended to 90.
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TO SEE THE FIGHT.
Great Rush for Admission to the
Coney Island Club,

NEW YORK. Sept. 24-It is altogether
probable that the Coney Island Athletic
Club officials will have greater difficulty
in counting the money they take in
tomorrow night than they have had on
one evening since the institution got under
way. Never before has such general in
terest been manifested in contest between
small men in this part of the country as has
been shown by sporting men in the battle
between George Dixon, the feather-weight
champion Of the world. and Soly Smith,
that decidedly dangerous chap from the
Pacific Coast.
Had tickets been issued In advance it is
The morning call., 1893-09-25
THERE'S LIGHT AHEAD

THERE'S LIGHT AHEAD
for the women who suffers, if they'll
only turn towards it. There's a
guaranteed remedy for all the deli
cate arrangements, chronic weak
nesses, and painful disorders that
make women miserable. It's DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription-and
it makes women healthy and strong.
It's legitimate medicine that's
purely vegetable and perfectly
harmless - a powerful general, as
well as uterine, tonic and nervine,
renewing and invigorating the entire
system. It regulates and promotes
all the proper functions of woman
hood, improves digestion, enriches
the blood, dispels aches and pains,
brings refreshing sleep, and restores
health and strength.
For periodical pains, weak back,
bearing down sensations, nervous
prostration, and all "female COM
plants" and Irregularities, "Favor-
tie Prescription y is positive reme-
dy-the only one that's SO sure and
certain that it can be guaranteed.
If it doesn't benefit or cure, you
have your money back.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
MILLIoNAIREs THREATENED.
Warning Cards Placed on the Wander.
biIt and Huntington Mansions.


NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-Whle the mon
eyed men of New York Will tell you they
have not the slightest fear of danger to
their person or property from the alleged
great army of hungry men now in the
slums of New York they will admit that
they have taken precautions. One of the
first discoveries made by reporter was
that Coils p. Huntington, the railroad
magnate. and Cornelius Vanderbilt were
notified quite recently by an alleged an
arehisr that their new palaces on Fifth
avenue would shortly be blown skyward
by dynamite. One workman at the vet
unfinished Vanderbilt residence also dis
covered card tackled upon the covered en-
trance TO the building. The card was COW
cred with scrawl which declared that the
time had come for the rich man 10 suffer
for the so-called wrongs Of the poor. 1t
was very iucendiary in tone, but Wander
bilt believed it the work of some crank
who became agitated over the recent news
paper discussion about anarchists and
threats.
However, another card was tackled upon
the boXed-up fence of c. z. Huntlngto4's 8
mansion across Fifth avenue. Both cards
were undoubtedly of the same origin, and
IL he is really an anarchist he is one of the
most pronounced type of the disciples Of
Herr Most. Now four times as many
watchmen and detectives are along Fifth
avenue in tho vicinity Of the residences Of
the money kings as there were a few
months ago.
Superintendent of Police Byrnes was
asked if he believed the anarchists would
dare TO modest F'ifth-avenue property
owners "1donot intend telling" he said,
.just what will be our plaa In dealing
The morning call., 1893-09-25
THE SLAIN ROBBER.
Letters Show That the Wounded
Prisoner Was His Brother.

VALPARAISO, Ind, Sept. 24.-Coroner
Coates will hold an inquest tomorrow on
Frank Robinson. the robber killed yester.
day. The robbers lad In their trunks
shoes with soles eut off. heavy black masks
and cartridges. The papers and letters
found in the trunk of The wounded man
show that his name is Claire Robinson. in
stead of Moody. as he gave it last night.
1t is believed he is a brother of the dead
man. and when told so to-day it seemed to
unnerve him. Professor Kinney tele-
graphed TO the officers at Versailles last
night. and this evening received the fol-
lowing message:
''EmbaIm body; will come. n. Robin
sOn.''
The morning call., 1893-09-25
PRINCE BISMARCK.
His Health Is Said 10 Be Rapidly
improving.

BERLIN, Sept. 24.-Reuter's special cor
respondent. sent 10 Kissengen for the ex-
press purpose of ascertainiDg the truth in
regard to Prince Bismarck's movements
and health, telegraphs that he learned
tonight from the family of the Prince
that he decided to return direct to Fried
richsruhe from KissengeD, showing his re-
ported acceptance of the Weisbaden palace
is not based on fact
Prince Bismarck will soon be able to
travel. He sleeps and eats well. though
his shoulder still troubles him occasion
ally. the attack of sciatica not having been
entirely driven away.
The Associated Press agent is able to
state OH undoubted authority that the rela-
tions of friendship between Empero Will
liam and Prince Bismarck are soon to be
restored.
When the Prince passes through this
city on his way to Friedrichsruhe his re-
ception will be attended by all the symbols
of affection
The morning call., 1893-09-25
THE BIG FOUR STRIKE.
Secret Meeting of Representatives
of the Federated Orders.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Sept. PA feat
ure of interest in the Big Four situation
to-day was largely attended secret meet
ing at Mattoon, ILL.,. in which all The six
federated orders on the Big -Four system
were represented. 1t was impossible to
learn what action was taken, and but for
the fact that the Chicago and Eastern ILL.,
nois. Milwaukee and other roads are
known to be ready 10 reduce the mems
wages if the Big Four succeeds, there
would be no probability OF strike at this
time. Chief Sargent was still in the city
tonight
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proba Bile that nearly, if not all the deslra-
bic places would by this time have been
spoken for.
The bettors seem to think that Dixon
will carry eff to-day's honors. Unless
Smith lands one of his lucky punches.
which he has done in nearly all his fights
the talent should not be disappointed.
Just what Solly's chances are to reach
Dlyon's jaw is what the sports are trying
TO figure out. Smiths friends came for
ward with quite bit Of money to-day.
The bulk of it went on at $50 to 500.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
REDHOT LACROSS.
Sport in Which Much Violence Was
Narrowly AVerted.

MONTREAL. Sept. 24.-Saturday's la
cross match was brought to close amid
scenes OF disorder.
Feeling ran pretty high all through the
match. and an alteration toward the close
between some of the players brought sy NJ
pathizers into the fitld by hundreds.
Violence was threatened to Captain
Stewart. and Carson of the Ottawa team,
and tney had TO run the gauntlet of the
Shamrock Club until they reached the
teams dressing-room.
No serious injury was inflicted on any of
thd players in this manner, but Lacey of
Ottawa may die from injuries received
curing the course of the match.
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SHE MAY NOT SAIL.
A Proposed Steamship Line Which
Nav Fail.

VICTORIA, B. c.. Sept. 24.-It is quite
possible that the preparations made by the
citizens of Puget Sound 20 welcome the
pioneer ship of the Great Northern fleet
will be all in vain. When the steamer
Victoria left Yokohama on the 10th inst.
the Crown OF England was still there max
ing repairs aud without cargo. Officers
IF the Victoria say it is quite probable
that the contract will be Cancelled.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
A MEXICAN HORsETHIEF.
He Took His Time and Choice of
Animals.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. "Wednesday a
Mexican working for John Long at One
onta took the best horse in the barn and
rode away. Not being satisfied he came
back next morning and took another horse
Long being in Chicago and Mrs. Long in
San Diego the thief had full sway until
some of he ueighbors found out his doings
and captured the horses near the hot
springs on the Mexican side and brought
them back, but had no power to bring the
thief. He will probably be arrested and
held until extradition papers can be re-
ceived.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
THAT VIENNA PLOT.i
The Anarchists There Operated Ac-
cOrding to Herr MOst's Rules.

VIENNA, Sept 24-ArTests of anarchists
here con ntinue. and the police are more
than ever convinced that by the raid made
yesterday. as exclusively cabled to the As
sociated Press, they uipped wholesale an
archist outbreak IN the bud. The papers
found upon the man in custody show the
anarchists are intimately connected with
anarchists in England and America, and
the bombs now In the possession of the
police are made exactly according to the
rules laid down by Herr Most. Ii is also
said that Russian anarchists are in COM
munication with the anarchists In Spain.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
AN AGED COUPLE SLAIN.
Murdered in Bed and Their Home
Set on Fire.

NEWTON. Pa. Sept. M.-Samuel Right
ley. aged S4. and wife. Re becca, aged 81.
were brutally murdered in bed last night
and their house was fred to cover up the
crime.
Deep gashes on their faces and heads
showed that an ak or a hatchet had been
used to do the bloody work The fire was
extinguished. II was found that a lighted
lamp was overturned on the bed after the
murder.
The old couple had no enemies as far as
known and there is no one to benefit by
their death.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
VICTIMS OF THE WRECK.
Two of the Dead Buried at Peru,
Indiana

PERU, Ind. Sept PA double funeral
was held to-day from the Baptist Church,
OF Willie Hoskins and Harry French, the
London Dellringers. who were fatally in
jured in the Wabash wreck.
John Barber. The fireman of the freight
train, was brought TO the hospital in a
dangerous condition. The others in a
critical condition are: Simon Garfield
and wife of 1ronwood. Mich; Mrs. Z. Hill
of SomervilIe, n. Y; Willie Evans. a
bellringer, of London, and the ten-year-
old child of 81. Rider of Phoenix. Ariz.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
CONDEMN DYNAMITE.
Sacramento Printers Denounce the
MonStrous Action.

SACRAMENTO. Sept. 24-At meeting of
the Sacramento Typographical Union TO-
day strong resolutions were passed con-
demning the dynamite outrage in San
Francisco last night as inbuman, and ex-
pressing the hope that whoever partici-
pated in its preparation or connived at it
in any way will receive the severest pen
atty that can be imposed upon them by law
The morning call., 1893-09-25

Magical little granules-those tiny,
sugar-coated Pellets of DR.. Pierce
scarcely larger than mustard seeds,
yet powerful to cure - active yet
mild in operation. The best Liver
Pill ever invented. Cures sick head
ache, dizziness, and constipation.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
TERRIBLE FLOODS IN JAPAN.
Russian Steamship Burned and
rlany Lives Lost.

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. 24.-The Oriental
Press contains statistical summaries of the
terrible loss by the recent floods, and many
fearful incidents are recorded. The most
conspicuous disaster recorded since the
sailing Of the Peru was that of the burn
ing OF the Russian steamer Alphonse Ze-
becke with loss of sixty lives. lnforma-
tion reached Kobe ON September that the
vessel was totally consumed.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
COLD, DRILLING RAIN.
1t Caused a Very Slim Attendance
at the Fair.

CHICAGO. Sept. PA cold, drizzling
rain. which fell the greater part of the
day, kept people from the fair to-day, and
in consequence the attendance was even
smaller than usual for Sunday. Beginning
tomorrow. an interesting programme
for the week will be commenced.
sIThe admissions to-day were 47,O25, of
which 80, 206 paid.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
CAPTURED in CHURCH.
Arrest of a Fraud While He Was
Preaching.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Sept. PA Zulu
fraud who has been operating in the West
was arrested in the Zion NJ. E. Church to-
night while delivering sermon and placed
in jail on charge of swindling,
The Information upon which he was
taken into custody was received from the
Milwaukee police. the man having secured
considerable money in that city on false
pretenses aud taken a somewhat hasty de-
parture.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
A Very Small Strike.

the Southern Pacific switch yards on the
broad gauge refused to go to work
this evening at 6 o'clock. claiming
tkat another engine was needed to do the
work. or that more helpers be furnished.
Superintendent Haydock and the men
The morning call., 1893-09-25
Eastern Baseball.

CINCINNATI. Sept. 23.-The BrIdegrooms
batted Cross hard. CincInnatis 8. Balti-
mores 9.
CHICAGO. Sept. 24.-The baseball game
was postponed on account OF rain.
ST. LOUIS, Sept "a There was no ball
game to-day, owing to wet grounds.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
A Washington Pioneer Gone.

OLYMPIA. Sept. 24.-Judge Francis
Horny. pioneer resident of this State,
died at his hcme in this city at the age of
&C. Deceased served as lieutenant in the
Mexican war, and was prominent fac or
in the political development of this State.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
DOWN 10 PER CENT.
Iron Finishers Consent to a Reduc.
tion of Wages.

PITTsBURG, Pa. Sept. 24.-Another con-
ference of the joint scale committee of the
Amalgamated Association OF Iron and
Steel-workers and Manufacturers will take
place this week and the workmen will
concede 10 per cent reduction in the fin
ishers' department, which they refused
last June.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
READY TO SIGN.
Corbett Will Surely Battle With
r1itchell in December.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-Word comes from
Asbury Park this evening that Champion
James j. Corbett will tomorrow afix his
signature to the articles of agreement
which will bind him to battle with Charles
Mitchell next December at the Coney
Island Athletic Club for the championship
of the world
The morning call., 1893-09-25
THROWN FROM A HORSE.
A Livery Stable Keeper Meets With
Painful Accident.

SAN RAFAEL, Sept 24-Michael Muir
ray, proprietor of the Bay View stables
here. met with painful accident this
afternoon. While driving a horse on the
Petaluma road the animal became unman-
ageable. throwing Murray to the ground.
dis injuries, which are on the head.
although not very serious, will confne him
to the house for some time.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
Kicked bY a r1uIe.

TRACY, Sept. 24-Jacob Ohm, farmer
living ten miles northeast of Tracy, was
kicked in the head last evening by a
mule. fraciuring the skull. The physi-
clans think there are hopes of his recovery
The morning call., 1893-09-25
NOW THEY ARE FRIENDLY.
The Harvard and Princeton Football
Teams Will Meet.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24-It seems quite
probable now that game of football will
be- played between the Harvard and
Princeton teams this fall. The indications
point to the fact that all hard feeling be-
tween the two teams for the past two
years is forgotten and they are anxious to
prove this to the world by meeting on the
fold
The morning call., 1893-09-25
Fighting Yellow Jack.

BRUNSWICK. Ca. Sept. 24.-Two new
cases of fever we're reported to-day. One
death is also announced. Four cases were
reported we'll and discharged.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
With All Due Pomp.

WASHINGTON, Sept 24.-Cardinal Glib
bons to-day laid the cornerstone in this
city of st. Cyprian's Church. The cere-
mony was attended with all the pomp
Of Catholic celebration Of such an event.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
HELD UP A TRAIN.
in the Fight Two of the Robbers
Were Killed,

KANSAS CITY. Sept. 25-3 A. MA
telephone message received from ST.
Joserh says that the northbound
train 8 of the Kansas City. st. Joseph and
Council Bluffs Railroad was held up at
Amazonia. Mo-, by six masked men at 1
O'clOck this morning.
The tralnmeD resisted the robbers and
in the fight two robbers were killed and
three were captured.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
Seeking an Embezzler.

NEWPORT. r. L., Sept. 24.-The Boston
detectives have not yet succeeded in locat-
ing Thomas o. Ro obinson, who is wanted
in that city for embezzlement. He disap-
peared without leaving clew.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
The Cholera Spreading.

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 24.-Sixty-two
new cases and twenty-seven deaths from
cholera we're reported here yesterday. The
spread OF the disease is also increasing in
the provinces
The morning call., 1893-09-25
In From China.

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept 24-The North
ern Pacific liner Victoria arrived this
morning, bringing advces only three
days later than the Peru.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
From Rerinp Sea.

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. 24-H. NJ. S.
Champion arrived yesterday from Berng
Sea. She visited various sealing grounds,
but did boarding or seizing.
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held'a long consultation, and at II o'clock
the crew resumed work The causeiOf the
strike was the unusual rush of work in
the yards.
The morning call., 1893-09-25
An Inch of Snow.

MINNEAPOLIS. Sept 24.-About an inch
OF snow fell early this morning al Devils
Lake. n. d.. and melted away before
noon.
The morning call., 1893-09-25

it to say they are absolutely under con-
troll, and Fiith-avenue mansions are in no
danger of destruction by bombs, assure
you"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26

SUNDAY-SCHOOL WORK.


RUTLAND. Oct 23-Thc 2Jth annual sos
sion of the State Sunday School association
was opened at the congregational church in
this city tonight. The attendance Of dele
gates was unexpectedly large. and it is feared
that there will be- some difficulty in accom-
modating many more who will arrive to-
morrow.
The delegates who arrived this afternoon
were entertained at the rooms OF the y. NJ.
c. y.
The convention was opened at : O'Clock
with a praise service and at 80 President
l.. O. Sherburnc of Eno,bulgl Falls intro
duced Secretary James II. Babbtt of
Brattlcboro. who offered prayer.
Addresses wore then made 10y Rev. f. j.
Parry of Brattlcboro. whose subject was
THE quarter centurY's revelation of the
weakness and strength of the Sabbath
school" by Rev James f. DiVerty of Bel
! low, Falls on "ChidhOod conversion on the
early formation OF Christian character.
and by b. i. Jacobs of Chicago, chairman
of the international c%ecutivc committee,
RUTLAND. oct. 2l.-rhis was the Sccont
day of the state Sunday school convention
! here and the exercises were excellent ant
the attendance large More delegates ar
rived to-day and all section, of the State al'
represented.
At the opening of to-day'S session. there
was a Bible reading. after which Rev. Gihb
Hraislm of this city made an adlrcS, of wei
come. with response 10y President Sh"rhuluc
The convention then devoted half an hour e
receiving report, from delegates.
j. y. Dumner, the Stat" secrc
tarv of Massachusetts, spoke ON cor
ganizatiou for Sunday school work, >
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
VERMONT WOMAN'S MADNESS.


BosTON. oct. l9.-Mrs. &. G. Parsons.
pretty blonde. aged 30, from Barton. VT.
lies almost mt the point of death mt a private
hospital on Chester Square, from the effect,
of laudanmm taken with IA suicidal intent,
while Il guest at the Crawford housc Satln
day night.
To-day. to the dsnay of the doctors. She
suddenly jumped from her bed, and before
the attendants could restrain her she threw
up a window and jumped from the cast
ment To the ground. distance of three
stories or about 30 feet No bones were
BROKEN but She was badly shaken up. The
police can learn nothing Of the woman : an
teccdcnts Her husband is IA travelling man.
They have been married about three years,
and their relations have been most happy.
This was second marriage and She has Il
young daughter.
Last Saturday night Mrs. Parsons en-
gagged room at the Crawford, returned and
wa, not seen again until her room wa, broke
into Sunday night, and she was found near
" dead in bed. Her gas had hccn turned
ON mli-Lted and beside her lay half empty
bottle of laudunm. DR.. Thompson of Cam
bridge street brought her back to life.
l.ater-Alrs. Parsons died at the hospital
early this evening.