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MARRIED DIS De BARS PAL.
Now Minerva Merrick Orchardson's
VIII Is Contested.

QUINCY, H.. oct. 5.-Amelia #. Co
field and Eliza A. Solomon. who live in
Chicago and Denver respectively. have
brought suit to set aside the will of
Minerva Mcrrick Orchardson. who was
Spiritualist OF National reputation
and woman of wealth. refinement and
intelligence. In April, 1893. when over
eighty years of age, she was married to
Prof. Charles Orchardson. who came to
Quincy with Vera Ava or Dis de BAR.
Shortly after their arrival here an
officer came down from Elgin. Ill.
taking both to Elgin, where Vera Ava
was sent to the penitentiary for two
| years for stealing $500 The complain
ants represent in their bill of complaint
| that Minerva Merrck Orchardson was
Of unsound mind at the time of making
| the will.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
THEIR SHIP BURNED AT SEA
Captain and Crew of the AIbemarIe
Arrive at This Port.

Capt, Forbes, Mate Joseph Connor and
nine seamen, from the American bark
Albermare. burned at sea on Sept. IS,
while bound from Baltimore for St.
John. p. r.. and in lat. 2l,54 long. 6756.
arrived here to-day on the steamer
Orinoco. Fire was discovered In the
Albermarle at o'clock in the evening,
and half an hour later the crew were
compelled t. take to the boats and
abandon the vessel. saving nothing but
what they stood in
They were picked up on Sept. 10 by the
British BARK Rose Hill. from Oruba for
London and landed at Bermuda. Capt.
Forbes states that the fire is supposed
combustion. The ALTERNATE was OF AIS
tens register, and hailed from Balti-
more. She was partly insured.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
POSTAL FORCE WALKS OUT.
when Its Republican Chief Is SUPER
seeded at Mystic, Conn.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-The Post
once Department was thrown into an
intense state of excitement yesterday
by the receipt of the following telegram
from Postmaster Beach. of New Haven.
Conn.
Entire force employed at Mystic.
Conn.,, Post-Office left with the late Re-
publican Postmaster, leaving the new
Postmaster without Instructions. Can
you send an inspector to instruct him
or must he apply personally? He needs
immediate assistance. Wire me-"
Acting Postmaster-General Jones
pressed every electric button on his
desk, and within a few minutes had the
heads OF the various bureaus OF the
Department, with chief clerks and ordi-
nary clerks. crowding his room. and the
whole Post-office Department was soon
at work devising means for keeping the
service at Mystic alive. An Inspector
was ordered despatched to the scene.
Then II was learned that no carriers
were employed, and that Mystic was a
third-class ONCE with an allowance OF
500 for assistance. clerical and other
wise. The new Postmaster is David B.
Denison, and the man who left, with
his F" entire force" is Eben g. Smith.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
MRS. SEIGEL'S PLANT.
She Seeks Absolute Divorce OH
statutory Grounds.

Joseph Seigel, who is said to be a
man OF large means and well known
about town, was arrested to-day on an
order issued by Justice Lawrence, of the
Supreme Court, in an action brought
by his wife for an absolute divorce.
Selgels bail was fixed at $1,000
In her application Mrs Seigel alleges
that for the last five years Seigel has
not contributed to the support of her
self or their two children; that he Is
II man of large means. and that he Is
now living with woman named Minnie
little. and that the latter has horses
and carriages, while she, his wife, lives
in abject poverty with her children, al
800 Broome street.
She further swears that when she
made "A demand upon her husband for
the support OF herself and children. he
said that he wanted nothing more to dc
with her. and that II she began an
action for divorce, he would leave the
Jurisdiction OF the State
The evening world., 1894-10-05
MADE PORT IN DISTRESS.
Steamer GlenmOrven Arrived Here
Leaking Badly.

The British steamer Glenmorven ar
rived here from Pensacola and Norfolk
this morning in distress. She Is bound
to Greenock. Capt. Brunstorm reports
that after leaving Norfolk the steamer
experienced moderate weather, but
with very heavy sea. On Tuesday
last, when about 400 miles east of Sandy
leaking in the after-hoid, and as the
leak Increased and It's exact location
could not be ascertained, he deemed 1t
prudent to return and make for this
The steamer has now eight feet of
water in the after-hold, and will prob
bly, have to discharge all the cargo
there, The steamer is deeply laden with
was strained while In the heavy seas
and that some of her bolts have worked
loose
The evening world., 1894-10-05
FOUND MEYER IN HER HOUSE.
Aged Mrs. Bailey Has n Struggle
with an Intruder.

George Meyer, aged eighteen. who said
he lived at 243 East Forty-eighth street
was held in $1,000 for trial in the York
vile Court to-day on the charge Of burg
larry. Mrs. Bailey, widow, a6ed sew
enty, found him ransacking a room in
her house yesterday.
She attempted to hold Meyer who
broke from her grasp ana threw her
downstairs. Springing over her pros
trate form. he gained the street, but on.y
to run into the arms OF Policeman
Schmol of the East Twenty-sec1nd
street station
Meyers portrait has been added to
the Rogues Gallery.
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ciEp.
KNOWS WHERE RANSOM IS,
Missing Doctors Agent Admits that
Much Under Pressure.
(By Associated Press,

SOUTH HAVEN. Mich. Oct. BIN
reference to DR.. Ransom. who nysteri.
ously disappeared after instigatng the
party of tourists. Il. P. Townseid, who
has a power OF attorney from n. RAN
som and has been handling the 1octor;s
business since his absence, omitted
under the pressure OF a legal iNestiEa-
ton that he knows where DR.. Ransom
Is, and has been in correspondents with
him since his absence.
He declines TO tell where lie In or
whether he is likely to return 10 hls
home. The members OF the ''R,und the
World Associat ton" will try 4 compsi
Townsend to state the doctorb where
abouts.
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RUFFlANS GET SIX MONTHS.
Two Assaulted and Tried to Rob n
Young Woman on the Street.

John Squires twenty-seven, of So7
West Twenty sixth street. and Robert
Laycock, of ,Ol West Twcnty-siXth
street, were sent to the island for six
months to-day, in jefferson Market
Court for assaulting and attempting to
rob a young woman at South Fifth ave-
nue. and Houston street, last night.
The young woman was not In court
and her name Is unknown. The men
ash ed her for money, and when she
refused them dragged her into "A hall
way Policeman McEntee heard her
screams and arrested both the rufilans
The evening world., 1894-10-05

despatch to the Chronicle states that
tho Russian explorers. Count Kreitz and
Baron Nolde, are fitting out an expedi-
tion to consist of 200 armed followers
and $50 camels, to explore the Nile
country near Lakes Rudolph and Ste
phanie. The expedition will be absent
three years.
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out in the province OF Mongolia Troops
from Pekin have been sent to quell the
uprising.
Serious troubles are said to have
arisen within the palace at Pekin. No
details have reached here as yet
number of >Europeans from the out
lying districts are arriving here.
The residents of Tien-Tsin are taking
every precaution possible against an
anticipated attack on the part of the
natives.
LONDON. Oct. 5.-Mr. Allen, formerly
British Consul at New-Chwang, writes
to The Times, stating that Lanchun.
where the Japanese are reported to
have landed, is unquestionably Hun
chun. near the frontier of Corea and
Russia. Mr.. Allen suggests that the Jap
anese will attempt n march against the
Arsenal OF Kirin, 200 miles distant.
SHANGHAI. Oct. 5.-The Chinese mer-
chants are cancellng freight contracts
to Chefoo and Tien-Tsln. owing to a re-
port that the Japanese intend to blockade
those ports.
Several Japanese warships are patrol
ling the coast near Wei-Bai-Wei. the
Chinese war port on the Shan-Tung pro-
montory They approach the coast at
night and steam seaward again at day
break
1t Is said that the object Of these
The evening world., 1894-10-05

CARDS the Corean war as n forerunner
of Il great Anglo Russian collision.
which the conflicting interests OF those
powers are certain sooner or later to
bring about
PARIS, oct. 5.-The Gaulois. COM
menting on the British Cabinet Coun-
Gil held yesterday. asks II British in
PREVENTION in the Corean trouble might
not constitute a repetition of the famous
coup of 1873. which enabled Admiral
Lord John Hay to take possession Of
the Island OF Cyprus.
Figaro, referring to the same sub
ject, remarks: THE British once landed
in China would not be able to resist
the desire to exercise pressure upon the
Japanese in order to prevent them from
deriving all the advantages OF victory.
The troubles may then commence and
the peace of Europe will be threatened,
for Russia, France and even America
will certainly intervene"
l..
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"EVENING WORLDS" WAR MAP.

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The spaIdinEs Anniversary.

The spAldlng Literary Union's cub-rooms, at
81 West sixtisth street. we're a scene OF merri-
ment last night It was their ninth anniversary.
and four hundred members celebrated the Occa-
sion. The feature OF the evening was the un-
yelling OF painting OF Archbishop spSding, after
whom the society IL named. The Rev. Father
John J. Hughes unveiled the picture, and In 4
short speech expressed the hearty interest and
kindly feeling which he bears towards the union
Of young men. Of which he 10 the leader.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
PROF. BOTTA DEAD.
He succumbed to Injuries Sustained
in FAN.

Prof. Vincenzo Botta, one of the Vice
Presidents OF the Union League Club.
author and scholar. died early this morn
ing from the effects of a fall from the
third story window of his home, % West
Thirty seventh street, on Tuesday morn
ing last.
He was seventy-two years old and born
in Cavewwer Maggiore, Piedmont, Nov.
IL 1878 After graduating from the Uni
versity OF Turin, he became professor
In that institution. He came 10 this
country in 1883 and never returned to his
native land.
In 1855 he was married to Anna Char
lotte Lynch. the author. He was elected
TO the chair OF languages al the unlVer-
sity OF the City OF New York, and re-
signed the position after the death of
his wife. about two years ago. Prof.
Botta was the author OF number of
scientific and historical works.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
Bank Robbers Run Down.


BLOOMFIELD. Ind, oct. b-The robbers Who
dyuamited the Bloomfield Bank safe on Wednesday
night and got away with nearly 5000 In cash,
we're run down with a posse and b!oodhounds
near this place last night There were three OF
them, one OF whom MAS shot down He gave
the name OF Charles Rivers. OF indianapolis,
and had 81, 100 OF the stolen money on his person
The other two robbers escaped
The evening world., 1894-10-05

Mongolia is an immense province OF
Northwestern China, taking it's name
from the Mongols, or Tartars. who have
who, in the centuries before the Chris
tian era, repeatedly threatened the de.
struction Of the Chinese. 1t was, I'm
great wall was erected on the then
Chinese boundary in the year $50 b. c..
The Mongols are wandering tribesmen.
whose chief source of wealth lies in
their live stock Some of the richest
coal-fields in the world are between the
Yellow Sea and Mongolia.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
SHIPPED A TERRIBLE SEA.
The Venetin Lost n Man Overheard
During Gale.

The German steamship Venetia, from
Stettin. Sept. 10, reached her dock early
to-day with six cabin and 1896 steerags
passengers.
She had fine weather up to the Banks.
when severe gale, accompanied by
heavy seas, set In from the west TO
north. on Sept. 80 she shipped a ter
rible sea, and Edward Collmer, one OF
the stewards. was washed overheard and
drowned.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
A 100000 Trust Deed.


CLEVELAND. o.. Oct. G-The Mechanical
Rubber Company, OF New Jersey has fled In the
County Recorders ONCE In this city trust deed
for g. GOO OoO 70 secure the Issue OF bonds for a
like amount. The deed IL in favor Of John p.
Townsend and John s. Tilney, trustees OF New
York City. and covers valuable property In this
city and In Chicago.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
BOOTY WORTH $4,000 FOUND.
Two Alleged Car Thieves Arrested
In IndInnE.
ny Associated Press }

ELKHART, Ind, oct. "a gang of
thieves who have been robbing cars on
the Lake Shore Railroad between this
place and Chicago, has been unearthed.
John Wilson and Thomas Reilly have
been arrested and property to the value
road, while more is being discovered
daily.
The evening world., 1894-10-05

Thy Associated Prcss)
BALTIMORE, Oct, S-Mrs. Katie Hasson. aged
thlrty.two, wife OF william J. Hasson was found
with her throat cut In a room Of her home. 100
Maryland avenue. last night. she had Just quar-
relied with her husband and the police search
ing for him, He was seen 10 leave the house In
q hurry.
The evening world., 1894-10-05

~ could not walk but what It put me me out OF
breath. tried medicines and doctors. but they
did me no good. One day a friend wished me to
try DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy.
After taking three bottles of this wonderful
medicine I was in perfect health think It a
splendid medicine and would advise everybody
TO try II. q"
To look we'll and feel well you want strong
nerves and good blood They are quickly,
surely and permanently made by DR.. Greene &
Nervura blood and nerve remedy. 1t Is doing
wonderful work among the sick and suffering
1t will cure you also You need just such a
remedy.
1t is the discovery Of Dr. Greene. of IS Yves,
18th St, New York City. tie most successful
specialist In curing and chronic diseases.
You can consult him free, personally or by
| letter.
The evening world., 1894-10-05
Comptroller Roberts Goes to Buffalo


SARATOGA. Oct. E.-stats Comptroller Roberts
passed a fairly good night. and this morning. at
s.l5 O'Clock. lief, for his Buffalo home accom-
panied by hts family. Edward Michael. Col.
Morgan and Frank W. Roberts, Of Buffalo. and
pr. D C. Moriarta, OF Saratoga Springs, accom-
The evening world., 1894-10-05
FREE WORSHIP IN HUNGARY.
Bill Granting II Passes the Uppcr
House by Three Majority.

NV Associated frehsD
BUDAPEST. Oct. BIN the upper
house OF the HungarianX Diet. to-day.
the bill granting liberty Of worship to
all religious beliefs was adopted by IL
majority of three.
The debate on this bill began on oct. 8.
Cardinal Schlauch. the Servian Patriarch
and the Roumanian and orthodox Bish-
ops opposed the measure, declaring that
the ecclesiastical proposals of the Gov
eminent would ruin society and the
State.
Count Ezaky. the Calvinis'ic Bishop
Soasz and others endorsed the declaration
OF the Minister OF Worship that the
bill is the outcome of the spirit OF the
times.
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Fell from the ~" stathn.

Alexander Ross, forty-nve years old II 800 nAse
seventy-Sixth street. fell from the Elevated sirus-
turs at Eighth avenue and Thirty -sipth strsst, II
at o'clock this morning. and sustained ssyssal
lniuries Of the back. He was repairiu ths TsIlal
ct that point and slipped and fsl 70 the strsstlls
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psrsS%at CO e. 10 & Sst i 1Ma & s:'%: Gov"
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.!s. :' %s:, SssIs': 81 S:: S SI :.
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REVOLT IN MONC0L IA.
Troops Have Been Sent from Pekin
to Quell the Outbreak.
Serious Troubles Reported in the
Chinese Imperial Palace
Japanese Perhaps Intend to Raid
the Arsenal at Kirin.

(By Associated Press)
TIEN-TSIN, Oct. 5-Reports have
reached here that a rebellion has broken
The evening world., 1894-10-05

Mems Ribbed Undor-
wear OF Cadet Blue.
Fawn and Natural Col
ors, 65c, each, 81. 25
per SUIT.
The morning call., 1894-12-02
Thrashins Old Stray.

The Growers are thrashing over old straw at
the Stockwell. but at the same time good deal
OF valuable grain rewards their labors. "Our
Boarding house" turned out TO b money.
maker for fortnight, and will now be sue
&c ded by Thomas Madison Morton's comedy
of two generations or more ago. San That
Gitters Is Not Gold,"-a title probably sug.
gested by play, the work OF Masters Henry
Cnette and Sam Rowley, acted In 1000, and
called "All Is Not Gold That Gllsters." Merely
suggestion OF course, for the scenes and
business OF the Nor ton comedy have 10 do with
the time when England was the manufacturing
country OF the world-the three Piums, Jasper
Stephen and Frederick, cotIon-loI ds, Martha
ton-spinners aud weavers galore There
is smatterng OF calico arstocracy,
too in the persons of Sir Arthur Lassel
(Francs Powers). Lady Vaeria Wesa9deigh
Miss. Fanny Young. The characters
In the cast that come most directly to the at
teption and hear of the audience, however, are
Toby Twinkle Ueouard Grover Jr) and Martha
Gibbs (Niss Helen Foster Vance Toby is the
eccentric comedian, and excites the laughter OF
the audience on the one hand with his amateur
thaumaturg1cs and odd capers, while Marh a,
girl IN the way of Stephen Blackpoop Rachel,
promotes feeling of sympathy on the other
The Old time players or Toby Twinkle used TO
make II great point with the Take a Card"
business, and We presume young LEM has
got ali the stage traditions thercunto belonging
that have been handed down. Ii Will be no.
tced that Mr.. Edmond Hayes, formerly OF the
Downing Company, IS now at the StOckwell.
where, as Jasper Plum, IL is TO be hoped he
VIII have "more elbow room" on Monday night
that was gwen him with the Downngs. In
addition TO the comedy Leonard Grover Jr
VIII play Little john L." sullivan, retired
from the RUG and in the fruit trade. The
scene is at Jamison Villa. Bath, Long Island.
The morning call., 1894-12-02

at the AlcaZar Saturday week ago, continues.
so far, solid in the affections of the public. The
attendance reminds one of the days OF Billy
Emerson and Charlie Reed. This company is
the best aud largest tha. In similar entertain.
ments, has app AIRED here for number Of
years There are six well-known comedians,
among whom are Larry Dooey aud Burt
Shepard, an end man, double quartet OF solo
lists and an orchestra of fourteen pieces.
Dool v appeared In San Francisco for the frst
time and has proved a trump card. DurlesQue
opera called "Bill Trovatore." introducing all
the principal members of the company, together
with large chorus. is one of the f atures of
the programme. Miss Daisy Thorne, who has
been specially engaged as prima donna of the
company, assumes the part of Lean-o'er. her,
Burt Shepard that OF Bill TrOvatore. L. NJ.
kayne Count de Lunatico. and Larry D00ley
Man. Reckon. There are number OF laugh
able absurdities introduced and a great deal Of
the original music suug-neatly sung. toby
the principals mentioned. This operatic trav-
es y will b. kept on for he present week, 10 be
succeeded by another now in active prepare
ton.
The prices for this minstrel season are very
low, and this fact has had, no doubt, some et-
feet In inducing he large attendance.
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along here in the holiday season, bringing
Aladdin Jr" one Of the most transcendenrly
beautiful spectaeles the world has ever seen
one that knocks all the boosted splendors OF
the English Christmas pantomime into cooked
hat. Henderson has managed to retain most
of his best people for the action OF the piece.
Miss Raymond is pretty and talented girl and
valuable member of the organization. Miss
Anna Boyd is making quite an impression in
the title role; she is clever woman, and takes
the most out of her part. henry Norman, the
reliable. has good layout In Abanazar. and
be takes every opportunity to adorn aud
enhance It by his native wit. John j..
Burke is thu new comedian who is more than
filling the place OF Eddie Foy. pampefed by
public praise beyond the possibilities. Burke
has abundantly proved the truth OF the old
adase that no matter how good man may be
for any position In this world there are just
as good as he In the mass, and in manv cases a
great deal better. Henderson nrides and
plumes himself on Aladdin Jr." The CO.'S
tunes are richer and more gorgeous. the seem
cry far more beautiful than that of any OF his
previous productions. the east stronger than
any be has YET assembled. Great is Hender-
soB!-maTvelous the staying quality of his
Scottish American nature!
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Ligt1t-Footed Caicedo.

The Thanksgiving season, while it added its
quota to the large attendance at the OrDheum
during the week, was not markedly felt from
the fact that full houses are the rule at this
resort all the year round.
Perhaps one of the most sensational acts seen
at the Orpheum since its reopening, over a year
ago, is that OF the Iight-wlre performer, Cacedo.
Even after seeing his performances one finds IL
difficult 10 describe his acts in words. II en-
bodies all that Is meant by graceful movement,
audaclous daring, renal kable feat and mar
velous equilibrlsm CaicedOs forward somer-
saull is a feat never performed before his time
on the wire.
In performing this feat he is obliged to trust
entirely on calculation, as he Is unable 10 see
he wire, and this fact illustrates the self-con.
hdence and daring required, not 10 speak OF
the agility and skll. The applause excited by
his electrifying performance was of most
gri Trying character, and showed that San
Franciscans are critical and appreciatlve of
great act like Caicedos as they are OF grand
opera or the greatest tragedy.
For the current week The management an
nOuuces no less than four new beTs, these
being the Yamaguchi Japanese duo, who will
give an exhibition OF ancient japanese fencing;
SaIo, in gTotesque juggling act; Louis OlOriz.
from the HippodrOme, Paris, as Pongo. and
Pietro Marina, The Neapolitan violin virtuoso
from the Conservatory of Music, Naples.
The morning call., 1894-12-02
THE CAST.
Miss Reddard's Euterprise.

The preliminary announcement OF the re-
opening Of the comfortable and pretty little
Bush-street Theater, for the winter sea
son, appears in the advertising columns
this morning. Miss Lillian Beddard, the star
of the organization that will take the st4ge, Is
a charming and accomplished actress, and
very handsome woman-qualities essential TO
success. The lady is equally as acceptable in
comedy as in emotional roles. She com to
San Francisco with the very highest common
datlons from all the principal critics OF Eng
land, and her irG appearance ought 10 be
quite theatrical event. Hereward Hoyt, who
Is too well known to need any herald
Ing, VIII support Miss Beddard. Like
his American namesaKe. he Is the au-
thor OF many plays, that have met
with more or less success on the English
stage. and several OF which we may have an
opportunity TO enjoy during The coming season.
Ii Will be Kiss Beddard's eudeavor 10 surround
herself with W faces. and TO present in rapid
succession number of pieces new TO the San
francisco public. AS novelty is the spice of
life, the chances of the present enterprise being
season, by success are increased. Prices OF
admission Will be on The popular basis, anu.
taking all things into consideration, with good
managemr ut before and behind the curtain,
Miss beddard S right 20 expect the conf
dence ana support of the public.
The morning call., 1894-12-02
Tivoli Business for a Mouth.

Commencing tomorrow evening the Tivoli
management will give up week 10 the JaDa-
nese opera The Mikado," with Ferris Hart.
man In his great part OF Ko-Ko II Gilbert and
Sullivan had known a little more about the
Japanese character than they did, aud had
foreseen Its present development, II is possible
they might haV given a stronger color 10 some
OF the dramatis persona. In this opera will re.
appear the fayorite Belle Thorne as YUM Yum,
and Miss Alice Gdilard as katisha. The rest
OF the characters are strongly cast.
AFTER "Mikado" Millockers tuneful opera
"Gasparone," ulayed throughout all the East
ern States with greal eclat by the DnE, NC
Caull and Conield opera companies. Ii also
made quite hit at this house about four years
ago.
come be holiday spectacle. Tom Moore's "Lalla
Rookh"-an oriental romance, and therefore
giving the greatest scope for all the stage splen-
dor scenic artist may desire. The manage
ment promises this production will be an eye
opener in the way OF beauty.