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SUPREME COURT RULINGS.
A Virginia Law Declared Unconstitutional
Mormon Children's Rights.

Mormon Childrens Rights.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. - The United
States Supreme Court to-day handed down
an opinion affirming the judgment of the
Circuit Court of the United States for the
Eastern district of Virginia, directing that
wit Of habeas corpus be granted William
Rebman, who was convicted in Norfolk of
a violation of the State meat inspection
law. This IS one of what are known as the
dresSed-beef cases, arising out of State
legislation having for its object the restrlc-
tlon OF the sale of meats by firms located
outside the State in which the meats are of
Tered Tor sale. 1t was held that the law was
an interference with the Interstate COM
merce law, and the Supreme Court suStains
the contention.
Justice Brown to-day rendered his first
opinions as a member of the United States
supreme Court. He delivered two opinions,
OF when the more important was in the
case OF George Ii. Cope VS.. Janet Cope and
IhomaS IL. Cope, brought here on appeal
from the decision OF the Supreme Court of
the Territory of Utah. The question in
VOWED was whether a son by a polygamous
marriage had the right OF inheritance from
MS lather, II being claimed that he was ille-
gitlmate. The court holds that son by a
polySamous marriage did have the right,
ana reverses the Judgment OF the Territorial
court. The court says the EdmundS-T Tucker
Act declared legitimate all children of Nor
mon parents born within less than twelve
months from its passage. The object, the
court says, was to make these unfortunate
children especial objects of care. and to
make their parents reliEquish polygamy by
fXing period until after which their Off
spring should be legitimate.
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DOORS CLOSED.
Suspension Of the American National Bank
Of Kan as City.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 19.-The National
Bank Examiner for Missouri took charge of
the American National Bank in this city
this morning. The capital stock of the bank
is 81, 30, O0O.
President Stimson in public statement
says that the cause OF the future of the
American National Bank seems to have
been the indefinite lack of confidence which
perYaded the business world the past few
months. a rumor gained currency three
months ago that the bank was not ia the
best condition. The withdrawal of de-
pOsits followed Immediately, and with the
growth OF unfavorable Reports increased TO
an alarming extent On the first of October
the banks statement showed deposits of
~ 100000; December 18th they had fallen
off TO 81. JO0,000, and On Saturday niei
when the clearinghouse Committee made,
zoe COO. fne cash avaiiabf aE,ssaIeo only 81
was 100000 When the bank found itself
obliged TO negotiate a loan of SSo0,00o in
the East II was Compelled to give as
collateral gilt-edged securities. When
these drains upon the banks resources
became generally known confidence
was impaired. The members Of the
Clearing house could not agree upon
| any plan Of assistance, and the Bank EX-
aldiner was notified by President StmSon
A Ciearlng-hO house meeting was first called
without our knowledge, and other banks
voluntarily offered US assistance IL needed.
y HibI lNllaltlA llit llettlIiS Nttdllt luOltCIN
known, causing an increase of rumors,
which resulted in a run Friday and Satur-
day, and we th-n applied to the Clearing
house for aid, hut they failed to agree on
plan Of assistance and we were obliged to
CLOSE although, in my opinion, this ought
never to have occurred, as the bank has
always beeA solvent. DepOSitOrs will be
paid i'll full, and if the assets are properly
handled the stockholders should get back a
large part Of the original investment. The
liabilities are estimated S2.2J0,0O0, and as
sets, nominally. S3,5n0000. Other bankers
do not anticipate any bad effect on other
houses.
ASSIGNMENTS OF BUSINESS FIRMS.
TOPEKA (kan.), Jan. 19.-W. Curdy, dry
goods merchant. assigned this morning
Liabilities $4,000, assets not known.
NEW YORK, Jan. ia Montreal special
to the Post says: McLachlen Brothers 81
Co.. one of the largest wholesale dry goods
houses in the Dominion, are In financial dii-
fculties, and will probably assign to-day.
Their liabilities are between $1,000 and
S90O,0)0.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 19-Vun Berries & Co.,
wholesale clothers, have assigned. The
liabilities are $150,OO0 aud the assets the
same.
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THE CHILEAN UPRISING.
British War-ships Ordered to Protect the In
terests Of That Country.

D4At-sA hd4-culps OIdered TO Protect the In
terests Of That Country.
LoNDoS, Jan. 19.-Latest advices from
Chile show there is no improvement in the
state OF affairs there. 1t was announced to-
day that portion of the British South Pa
cilic squadron had been ordered to leave
Panama for Chilean waters without DELAY.
II IS also understood the Admiral has re-
crlyeG instructions to take all the steps con-
sldeled necessary to protect the interests Of
BrUish subjects in Chile and, according to
TeDbrt, lie will not allow the war vessels of
the Insurgents to interfere with the loading
or unloading of British vessels in Chilean
waters.
NEW YORK, Jan. 19-The Worlds Lon
don special on the Chile revolution says
The insurgents are continually receiving ad-
ditiOns TO their ranks. The disatfecton is
increasing among the Government troops.
The bOmbardment OF Valparaiso is mo-
mcntarly expected and there is consterna-
ton there. II is rumored that President
Ealmaceda has made preparations to escape
Should the TevDlutOnlsts succeed.
NAsHINGTON, Jan. 19.-In view of the
1act hat no other vessel is available, it is
probable that the cruiser San Francisco will
he sent to Chile to look after American in
terests, provided She can be made ready in
time. She will have a final contractors :
tIlal on the 24,h inst, and if then found sat
lsfaetory, Will al once be fitted for sea ser
vice.
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SENATORIAL NOMINATIONS.
Candidates Selected by Legislative Cau-
CuSGS in Several States.

DENVER, Jan. 19.-The Republican eau
Gus Tonight renominated Senator Teller.
The row in the Legislature, however, has
not yet been compromised, and the matter
has been referred to the Supreme Court.
BISMARCK (N. Dak.), Jan. 10. TO-mOr-
row bailOting begins for United States Sem
ator. Tie Democrats have caucuSed and
agreed to support ex-senator NJ. L. McCor-
mick. The fight OF Field on the Republican
side against the reelection of Gilbert A.
Pierce, has been so determined that al
efforts to hold the Republican caucus thus
far have failed. Ii is probable that ma
jority OF the Democrats, after casting COM
plimcntary vote for Mccormick will throw
for low-tarif Republican. Pierce's friends
are SanGullt.
INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 19.-The Republican
Senatorial caucus tonight was brief but ex-
citing. On the first ballot Governor Huvey
received the nomination by majority Of
three over Charles W Fairbanks, who re-
ceived seventeen votes
The Democratic members Tonight unani-
mously renOminated Senator Voorhees,
PENNSYLVANIA.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 19-The Democratic
members OF the Legislature in Joint caucus
nominated Channcey +. Black candidate for
u
adopted calling on Congress to drop partf-
san measures and pass laws needed to foster
the Impoverished business interests of the
country.
NEW YORK.
ALBANY, Jan. 19.-The Democrats in
joint caucu, unanimously nominated Gov
ernor Hill for United States Senator, aud
the Republ cans nominated Senator Evarts.
also unanimously. The Democrats have ex-
actly enough members to elect
SQUIRE RENoMINATED
OLYMPIA, Jan. l9.-At a caucus of Re
pu0Iicans Tonight Senator Squire was nonl-
mated for United States Senator. FiIty-six
Republicans sigued the call for the caucus
and agreed to abide by its choice. This
gives Squire a majority of one on joint
ballot.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CONCORD, Jan. 1o.-rhp Democrats have
nominated Charles !. sinclair for Senator.
NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE.
TOPEKA, Jan. 19.-1he alliance members
ofthe Legislature, in caucus tonight, uuaui-
mousy chose Edwin II. Snow for State
Printer. The success in agreeing upon this
Office, which is a very important one in
Kansas, leads them to think they can easily
agree on a Senatorial candidate.
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THE HOUSE.
Democratic Fihbustering Tactics Continued
Throughout the Day

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The intention of
The Democrats of the House to resort to OBJ
struct!on tactics until the determination OF
the Senate on the Election Bill was mani
tested this morning when Bland demanded
the reading of Saturdays proceedings in full
instead of in an abbreviated form.
Then Mills moved an amendment to the
journal relative to the refusal of the Chair
10 recognize his motion 10 reconsider the
vote by which Fridays journal was ap-
proved.
Cannon inquired whether it was in order
to move the previous question on the ap-
prOval of the journal.
The Speaker, after an examination OF
Mills motion, recognized Cannon. Then
came chorus of Democratic demands for
the reading Of the amendment, which was:
said ruling by the Speaker is disapproved
by the House."
The Speaker regarding the amendment
as not prOl er, recognized Cannon's demand.
On a standing vote, the demand was re-
jected, but the Republicans gathered
strength aud seconded the demand-ayes
$50, noes 103. Thereupon Springer took The
floor, and for some lime the House was en-
tertaiued by discussion which went on
between himself and Speaker Reed.
Springer said that never before the first
session of this Congress had motion to re-
consider, a privileged motion, been denied
by the presiding officer. He referred to a
remark of the Speaker in an address made
In New York State during the last cam
paign about overtnrping the precedents of
the last hundred years. The verdict OF the
American people had condemned the rules
of the Speaker.
Speaker Reed had read several decisions
made by Speaker Randall, showing that the
latter refused to entertain similar appeals.
Mckinley took the floor and said nobody
could deny that the motion made by Mills
was purely dllatory, and it was the duty of
the Chair TO refuse to entertain the appeal.
1t was manifest to the country that for the
last six weeks the whole effort on the Demo-
cratic side had been to obstruct public busi-
ness. The whole purpose of the ilibuster-
ing was that it should be impossible if the
Senate should pass the Elections Bill to
pass that bill through the House.
Flower of New York retorted: Z" We ac-
cept that issue aud stand upon it," [Demo-
cratic applause.l After further discussion
the journal was approved.
Senate bill for the relief of Sarah E.
Perine was passed and the House adjourned.
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FRENCH DEPUTIES.
Bourgeois Proposes the Renunciation of a
Existing Commercial Traa+ias

Bourgeois Proposes the Renunoiation of AL
Existing Commercial Treaties
PARIS, Jan. 19-In the Deputies to-day,
Bourgeois proposed the renunciation of ali
existing treaties of commerce, including
those containing the favored nation clause.
He eXtOied the system Of reciprocity as the
best means OF protection. RibOt, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, did not share the views
entertained by Bourgeois. On the contrary,
he would spare no effort to renew
certain treaties, but on an amended
fuo1ng The Government wished TO
restore France TO complete freedom Of ac-
swering Bourgeois, also said: "Would you
destroy the Treaty with Mexico at the very
moment When Blaine is irving to get South
America into n zollverein?" The Chamber
approved Ribot's course by voting by a large
majority 10 pass 10 the order OF the day.
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TERRIBLE REVENGE.
Four Persons Fatally Poisoned by Girl Whc
Had Reen Punished

Had Been Punished
LEXINGTON (Ky.), Jan. 19.-Daniel Frazer
is dead and his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Peter
White, all cOloIed, are dying from the eff
fects of arsenic administered in coffee by a
seVenteen-year-old daughter of White, who
was ugly because she had been punished.
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THE RAUM INVESTIGATION.
Assistant Secretary Bussey Tells of His Con-
nectinn With the Refri parafnr Cnmnanv


nection With the Refrigerator Company.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The Raum inves-
tigation was resumed this morning. Assist
ant Secretary Bussey testified that he did
not have and never did have, any interest
in the refrigerator company. Raum once
asked him to allow the use of his name in
organizing the company, in order to comply
with the law, and believing Commissioner
Raum to be thoroughly reputable man, he
had no hesitation in attending the meeting
at Alexandria at which the company was or
ganIZed. He did not intend to be a stock
holder, and, so far as he knew, no stock had
ever been assigned him.
Bradley Tanner, the Commissioners Pri-
vate Secretary, testified that he was Secre-
ary ana treasurer of the District of Column
bIa Refrigerator Company, of which the
Universal Refrigerator Company was the
parent company. No stock had ever been
issued.
Green B. Raum Jr. was asked by Cooper
the name of the man who took care of his
horses. He replied that his name was
y Donhel, n messenger in the Pension
Office at $40 a month. O'Donnell did his
duty and attended to witness horses after
Office hours, for which witness paid him.
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chief desperate in his villainous plans. and
a denouement, in which every one of the
dramatis persOn9 gets his due ana some
thing more. Mr.. Grismer, as matter of
course, is the hero, Captain William Allen
the part like one who has smelt powder and
drawn a sword in actual service. Miss PhCebe
Davies played Carrie Calhoun, his love
ana daughter of Colonel Clay Calhoun. one
Sl S,t the D. " Cnreconstructed who has left
SSoltu carolina aud taken upa ranch in New
Mexico, with her usual dash and spirit. The
action as OF the piece is for the most part in
the mountains of New Mexico, where the
mne OF "Gonsumptive joe" as he is called. is
located. Inc contingent of the United States
cavalry from the Preside made the militaTv
feature quite interesting. The fIing-in OF
the drama is not a very far departure from
pieces OF its class. 1t is the same napkin, in
Iact, folded in different way. Beacon
Lights Will be repeated every night this
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received her uproarlOusly, and the two priu-
cpal features of the performance of this
struggling "lrolic the burlesque gam
bling scene from Camille" and the Anda-
lusian danoe-were received so heartily that
the house rang again with applause.
CHARLEY REED
Was also great favOrite with the audience
and quite equal in Importance to Fay Tenn
petOn. He was embarrassed by the rich
ness of the applause on his entrance and by
its duration. 1t came from the gallery hot
and heavy, until he was heard to say in one
of the lulls, 'Give me a chance to speak; it
may not be always this way" There is
nothing in the piece suggesting business to
Reed in his character of Phidias Cnch. He
seems to 20 in at his own sweet will, i'm
provisng smart bits as the occasion may call
for them. OF course he and Fav Temple
ton got to work at the "Tamale"
song as speedily as possible, to the intense
delight of tue gamins in the gallery-only
in this case the lady sang the burden of that
favorite local ditty and Reed took up the re-
frain. This was at the close of the second
act, and here the "plain cOmediaC had
it all his own way, singing comic and de-
scriptive songs, suca as when McClOsky
Puts On His White Vest" one after another,
till it became sort of south of Market street
concert and Il trhe tiTesome to all but the
gallery boys, who would have kept the
vocalist at it all night if they had their way.
The Camille" burleSQue, with Reed as
Armand, was not half-bad in its way, Ar
mand looking ludicrously like Massett,
when Steve was an auctioneer in Marysvile
so many Years ago. A loose -jointcd indi-
vidual named Dan DAILY, Clnch's valet and
call-bOy, rivals Majilton in his acts. of
limb-dislOcation, and made considerable fun
by the grOtesque attitudes into which he
occasionally threw himself. Miss Nc
Ginty" again tonight
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VOLUME LXIX-NO. 81.

ing, he said. would have most salutary ef-
feet on the domestic politics of Portugal 1t
would put an end 10 all talk of Iberian fed
Grafton for offensive and defensive purposes
and make impossible double revolution in
Spain and Portugal which enthusiastic Re-
publicans have been talking,of. The Jour
nal attaches much weight to the opinion
expressed and thinks they would probably
be verified by the results.
LONDON, Jan. 19-The latest blue-book
on Portuguese affairs says that after what
has taken place at Lisbon Lord Salisbury
would not again sign a treaty with Portugal
until vote Of the Cortes has ratified such
a measure. The British Minister Glynn
Petrle, has been entrusted with the power to
arrange 4 settlement of all matters in dis
Outp
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THE DEAD HISTORIAN.
Message of Coincidence From the Emperor of
Germany.


Germany.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The President
has issued au order that the flags on all the
executive departments at Washington and
the public buildings in cities through which
the funeral party with the body OF Ban
croft, the historian, is to pass be placed at
half-mast tomorrow and until the body is
inferred.
The Secretary of the Navy to-day issued
general orders officially announcing the
death of Mr.. Bancroft and directing that
the Navy Department be draped in mourn
ing for thirty days. j. c. Bancroft received
the following dispatch from the Emperor of
Germany, through the German Minister
here: His Majesty, the Emperor and King
remembering the relations of friendship
which 1or many years existed between his
Majesty, the late Emperor William, and
Mr.. Bancroft, has directed me to express to
you and your family his most sincere SYM
pathy for the great loss which has fallen
upon you and your country"
The pall-bearerS at the funeral will be
Chlef-Justice Fuller, Justice Field, Justice
Blatherford, Senator Eyarts, Mr.. Bayard,
Admiral Rodgers, MIR. Spoffard, George
William Curtis and john A. King.
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The Big OK Mininp Comnanv

MIME APoLIs, Jan. 19.-Regardng the
charges against the Big Ok Mining Com
pany Of Montana, Emerson, President of
the company, says: Owing to the state of
the money market it has been impossible to
raise money to pay the men. kilograms re-
eeived by me to-day from Secretary and
Treasurer Dodge Of Boston say he has Sc
cured money and started for Helena The
company Will be on a good financial basis
hereafter. The charges that we are doing
other than legitimate mining business are
untrue"
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Its Biennial Report-Increase of PopuIa-
tion Desired.

Its Biennial Report-Increase of PopuIa-
tion Desired.
The biennial report Of the State Board of
Equalization, for the year 1889 80, just out
deyotes same space to the grievances OF hOr-
tlculturiSts, who complain of the present
system of assessing trees and vines. The
board agrees that there is just cause for
complaint, and admits that there is much to
be said in favor Of eXempting such property
from tax ton. According to the statistics
Of the board the value OF real estate in Cali
furnia has increased 93.3 per cent since 1880
while personal property has only increased
1l.5 per cent ill the same time, The report
shows that the realty of the State is valued
at S1,187, 49,, 465 upon which there is only
mortgage Indebtedness of S16s, 900 - a
very good showing. 1t also notes tie ne
ceSSity for an increase of population.
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The Alcazar, in common with the other
theaters, rejoiced in full attendance to see
the new melodrama. Beacon Lights"
written originally by De Witt Young, and
retouched by Mr.. Joseph r. Grismer. The
subjects dealt in are dramatic favorites with
Mr.. Grismer-desperadoes mining COM
plications; unreconstructed rebels, with the
daughter of one Of whom United States
army officer falls in love; abduction OF the
child of mine-Owner; her recovery by the
United States troops; discontinue OF the
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PARNELLIS PLANS.
He VIII Dictate the Terms of His Resigna-
ton From the Leadarshin

ne Will Dotate the Terms OF HIS Reslgna-
tion From the Leadership.
NEW YORK, Jan. 20-1he Tribune's
London special says: Parnell has no inten-
tion of resigning except on terms that will
increase his present influence and secure his
ultimate ascendency. The success of the
Limerick demonstration was a surprise both
to his friends and his enemies, and has given
a new impetus to the Parnell Leadership
Committee, which is being organized in Ire
land, with branches in England aud Scot
land. The names already enrolled fill an
entire page of United ireland, aud hear
that London office will be opened imme-
diately. In word, Parnen will have TO be
reckoned with, and if lie goes it will be on
his own terms. The failure Of the British
fund in aid of the Irish national struggle.
which was started by some separatist legis-
iatorS, has been complete and ignOminious
failure, and its operations have been indef-
nrely suspended. Only about $1,000 has
been collected in the course of several
months, and the bulk of this money has
been subscribed by a few wealthy partisans
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CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Grants Name Causes Repeated Cheers at 6
Rannuet at New York

New YORK, Jan. 19.-1he first annual
dinner Of the Confederate Veteran Camp of
New York was held Tonight and brought
together many prominent men from all
parts OF the Union. The camp is said to be
the first eX-Coniederate organization north
Of the Potomac. Miss Winnie Davis, who
was the honored guest, WAS greeted when
she entered the hall with the rebel yell,
given with yigor not fqHaled since the
days Of go. The mention Of the name Of
General Grant in different speeches brought
forth cheer after cheer. His name was
spoken with that OF Lee, and Thomas A.
Young plrdged the energy Of every member
OF the camp to complete the monument TO
General Grant His memory was drunk in
silenca. all stnndinn
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Strikers Attempt to Capture Train.

DEADwooD On. d., Jan. 19.-An unor-
ganzed attempt was made here last evening
by 1GO railrOad-grade strikers to take posses
Valley passenger train as it was about to
depart for the East. The railroad officials
had been informed of the trouble. Whe1
the train started every platform was filled
with deputy sheritfS and the strikers made
no attempt.
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Messrs. Henry V. Donnel!y and Edward
Girard with good company opened a short
season at the Bush-street Theater last even
ing in their very successful farce-comedy
entitled "Natural Gas" A large audience
testified their appreciation of the en-
tertalnment and entertainers by frequent
applause and hearty laughter. Since its last
production in this city Natural Gas" has
been rewritten, new stage business intro
duced, and has been interspersed
with novel musical features. Donnely
as a stock broker and Girard as
an Irish policeman get as much
fun as ever out of their respective parts.
Their songs, dances and somewhat bolster
Gus comedy work caught on immensely with
the audience. Most of the members of the
supporting company are clever speciality
performers. George Murphy, Pete Mack
and Sagar Midgley come within the scope OF
these remarks. Miss Millie Price is very
vvacious and attractive-looking souoretIe'
and she dances and sings conlnenuaoiy.
Miss Caro- Roma, who halls from our sister
city across the bay, made very pleasing
impression. she has good, SerVlceaDIe
voice. which she uses with discretion. The
remainder of the company are fully equal
to the demands made upon them. Natural
Gas" should have prosperous run.
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The melodic Won Flotow opera. took the
place of " William Tell" as originally fixed
on by the Hess Company at the OIpheum,
last evening, with Miss Guthrie, Signor
Albert Guile. and Messrs. Meyers and Haml-
ton in the distribution. As nearly tile
whole vocal interest rests with Lady Henri
eta Miss Guthrie) and Lionel (Mr. Guille)
1t Is unnecessary to comment on the man
ner in which these roles were respectively
rendered. The house was largely and
fashionably attended and the applause un-
stinted. Tonight, Lucia"