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presented strings of picturesque musical in-
struments extending across from corner TO
corner, depending from bright-hqed ribbons.
Here continual concert proceeded the par
tin schultz, Miss Helen Heffron, Mrs. Harry
p. Carlton of Oakland, Miss Ada Taleot
Park, Miss Elizabeth Park, Miss Mar
gueritte Nelson, Miss Shelly; accompanies
Miss NJ. B. Halter, Professor Mar
tin Schultz; Miss Gertrude Judd, bra
vura whistler; banjosts = Mr.; Harry
Slocum and Mr. Arthur Thornton:
guitarist, Mr.. James Nounan; Fl. M; B: G.
NJ. quntet-Miss Edith Crowell (harn), MISS
Ettie Doane (mandolin), Miss Alma Croweil
(baniay) Mr.. Thomas l.. Doane ,guitar),
Professor Samuel Adelstein (manG ola and
lute); coruel solo, Miss Pearl Noblei Ban
dura Club, under the direction of Professors
Sancho and LambarderO; Figaro Cluh, con-
sisting of twenty young ladies' and gentle
men, under the leadership of Professors
Sapcho and Lombardero; metallic iutlsts,
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"ONLY A BLUFF"
Michael DaYitfS Opinion Of PaFnelrS Offer
10 Resign His Seat.

LONDON. March 2O-Michael Davitt in
an interview with an Associated Press cor
respondent to-day contempiuuusly referred
to what he classes Parneps bluff. Dayitt
said he did no. intend to be q candidate for
election in the division of Cork City, which
Paruen now represents. Davitt died that
two reasons caused him to make this de-
cision. "The first" said he, SIS that Par
nell viii not resign. for he knows if he does
resign he will be beaten should he come for
ward for reelection. The second is l am
not anxious to enter Parliament now or in
the future, though am unwilling to bind
myself to remain in this frame Of mind for
all time. The ParnelIites arranged meet
ing at Cork for st. Patrick's day when, ac-
cording to Gus tom, all the societies march
through the streets. Parnell seeing the
great stir was induced to issue his challenge
to Healy. He is now anxious to back out"
THE PARNELLIrE ENJOYS.
Referring 10 ParnelPs delegation to the
United States, Davitt said; The gentle
men composing Mr.. ParnelPs deputation to
the United states estimate that 80 per cent
Of the Irish-Americaus are supporting Par
neil. This Is great eXagseratlOn, the num-
ber should be nearer per cent. By lar the
greatest number oil lrishmen in England are
against Parnell. My aiyice to the work
ingmen is to abstain from strikes for three
years, to organize and TO increase their
funds. Then they viii be in good posi-
ton to place their demands before their
employers"
a FIGHT AT SLIGO.
DUBLIN, March 20.-There was general
fight to-day at Sligo between the Ants and
Parnellites. The police had a hard time
breaking up the row. The Ants succeeded
in holding a meeting after the ParnelliteS
had retired.
AN EXPLANATION DEMANDED.
New YORK, March 20-Patrick Gleason,
President of the Municipal Council, of the
Irish National League, issued card tonight
stating that the contribution of $500 to the
Parnellite ENJOYS last night by the Eighth
Ward Branch was entirely unauthorized,
and that he has demanded a full expIana-
ton. The money, he says, was subscribed
for the use OF the league as leag ue and not
for faction.
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HELD FOR RANSOM.
The PrediGament Of a Detroit Man Who
Was kidnapped.

DETROIT, March 20.-Joseph Perrien, pro-
prietor of one of the largest Touring mills in
Detroit, and millionaire. was called
to his door by stranger last night with
message purpOrting to come from an init
mate friend who was reported as ill and de-
string Perrien's attendance. Perrien left
home with the stranger about 10 o'clock, en-
tered the coupe with him and drove away.
AT l o'clock this morning Perrien's door
bell was rung and an envelope thrust in by
a young man, who Immediately disappeared.
The envelope contained q check for $4,000
on the PeninSular Bank, of which PeTrien
is Vice-President and large stakeholder.
1t was promssory note for S15,000 pay
able in five days, and the letter was 10
Perrien's nephew, MIR. Hesselbach advising
him to cash the check or negotiate the note,
or failing either, to raise $4,000 on his own
property, to be paid as ransom fos Perrien,
who was heing held by parties whom the
the letter did not disclose. The letter ap-
pointed rendezvous at which the money
might be paid this evening. The police
we're Immediately put TO work on
the case, but they could gain no
clew either to the persons who kidnapped
Perrien or to his present whereabouts.
Perrien is bachelor, 5S years old, and ex-
tensively interested in Detroit industries
and financial institutions.
Perricn returned home about s 80 o'clock
this evening safe and sound, but somewhat
unneryed by his experience. He says that
upon entering the coupe last night his sus-
picionS were not aroused until he noticed
the vehicle inrn in an opposite direction to
his friends house. He then threw open the
door 10 attempt 10 jump. but was met by two
masked men, who held revolverS to his head
and forced him back into the cab, they fol
lowing. They then bound, gagged and
blindfolded him, the cab keeping on, and
Perrien was unable to keep any idea OF the
locality in his mind Finally he was re-
moved to a room, where his captorS released
him from his bonds. aud, covering him with
revOlvers, forced him to write the check,
pr0inss0ry notes and letters.
The latter were dictated from typewritten
copies in the hands OF his crptOrs, who re-
mained masked and disguised. Perrien
was not further disturbed till late this after
noon, when his captors informed him that
their game was up" but that "they would
get him the next time"
He was then rebound gagged and blind
folded and conducted from the room.
Their course seemed to lay over ploughed
field, alter which they entered cab and an
other long, roundabout drive was COM
menced AT last Perrlen was unoosed and
thrust from the cab In a daZed condition aud
before he recovered himself the cab had
disappeared. He finally located himself as
Thirteenth street. He boarded Myrtle
street car and was shortly home. The val
uables he had with him we're not touched.
He was furnished with good food, and
treated with consideration during his cap
tlyty. His story is accepted as reliable. and
the police are making every effort to locate
the perpetrators Of the outrage,
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COEUR D'ALENE LANDS.
Settlers Anxious to Know If They Are En-
titled to File Claims Immediately

titled to File Claims Immediately.
WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator elect
Cleggett of Idaho called upon the Assistant
Secretary of the Interior to-day TO make il
quiry about the op ming of the Occur d. 'Alene
lands. He presented TO the Secretary a
number of letters aud messages from parties
interested and said it is desired to know
whether these lands are now part of the pub
lie domain and open to settlement, or
whether proclamation of the President is
necessary before settlers can legally file on
claims. The Assistant Secretary told Cleg-
gett that his attention had not been called
to the matter, but he would very soon an
swer the inquiry, which appeared to be OF
great interest to many settlers camped near
the lands in question. The Assistant Secre-
tary gave as his Opiuion, from a casual ex-
animation, that the lands became part Of
the public domain when the act was passed
on the Sd of March. He could not, how.
ever, venture an official opinion until in
vestigating the matter more fully. Cleggett
urged prompt investigation on behalf of
the settlers, and he represented to the Secre-
tary that many venturesOme settlers had
already settled on claims that many honest
and law-respecting citizens were camping
on the border, not caring to endanger their
rights by invading the country in advance
OF the proclamation. The whole amount of
land is about 100000 acres, over three
fourths Of it being suited to agriculture.
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LIFE'S PLAY ENDED.
Death Of Lawrence Barrett,
the Trasedian.
His Career Suddenly Cut Short by a
Complication Of Complaints
Physicians and His Wife at Ills Bedside at
the Last Moment Sketch Of the
Eminent Actors Life.
Special to THE MORNING CALI

NEW YORK, March 2O.-Lawrence Bar
rett the tragedian, died this evening at the
Windsor Hotel. He was unconscious but a
short time before death resulted.
His wife, and DR.. Chambers of this city.
were with Mr.. Barrett when he breathed hi
last. His last sickness dated from Wednes-
day night. when he was obliged to leave the
theater here where he was engaged. 1t was
said at that time he was only suffering from
a severe cold, and would be out in few
days. and the same report was made on the
following day. Even Yesterday the reports
from the sick-chamber were very favorable.
This evening DR.. Chambers called at the
Windsor Hotel at o'clnck to see the pa
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IN VALPARAISO.
The Condition of Affairs There at tho
Present Time.

The Condition of Affairs There at tho
Present Time.
A gentleman of this city has received
letter from one in Valparaiso, dated Feb
ruary 9Th The writer was at one time
President of the Bank Of Valparaiso.
Following is q translation therefor:
| have delayed writing, owing to the ex-'
element consequent upon the state of
things caused by the revolutiOnists. The
promoters of this turn things upside down.
which will cause us tue loss OF many
millions, also bloOdshed. as well as dis
cred it, misery and retrogression. They
have, in my judgment, no other motive than
personal ambition.
The country never had before been
better governed-the industry, commerce
and agriculture had never be-n more pros
porous and the credit of the nation had
never before been better established. The
nation was marked by the civilization Of its
people, its many public magnificent build
ings, schools, colleges, churches and pri sons.
All the municipalities were free from debts.
A short time ago there was nothing but
forest with natural vegetation, while
to-day there is prosperous ana industri us
population. There have been built in
every direction railroads which are crowded
by a great abundance of products, cereals
and lumber. l could write Volume in
praise of the great progress which we were
enjoying when we were set back by the
revolution. ANTONIO BARRENA.
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THE HALL STATE VA y.

specially interested in the success of the
venture, which seemed assured by the large
assemblage last night, are: Mrs. l.. A.
Kelly. Mrs. Henry Dutton. Mrs. A: w.
Scott, Mrs. Moses Hopkins, Mrs. Cyrus
Wright, Mrs. w. l.: Elliott. Mrs James
Alva Watt, Mrs. P. b. Horton, Mrs. j. K.
S. Latham. Mrs. j. B. Stetson, Mrs. Robert
Dickson, Mrs J, o. D0ane, Mrs. +. w.
Marvin, Mrs W. S. Phelps, Mrs. W. NJ.
PiersoH, Mrs. II. I. Ames.
SCENES OF BEAUTY.
On entering the hospitable residence of
Mrs. Scott the eyes of the visitors were daz-
Zled with blaze of light and they found
themselves straightway transported into the
bosom of an Olympus of goddesses.
On the left was the brilliant reception
chamber of Juno and her attendant god
desses, who graclously received the h0m-
age OF mortals. 1t was marvellous retreat
wherein the general effect was made uD
with profusion of white AngOra rugs, er-
mine lined thrones, palms and red-Shaded
piano lamps, with many scarf to impart
touch of color. The goddesses, clad in
Greeian vestments of pure white, were all
bellies. They included: Juno. Miss Minnie
Nightingale; Nausicaa, Miss Eel iman; Per
sephone, Miss Lissak; Vesta, Miss Ell. LIE
Count; Minerva, Miss Maud Badlam;
Hebe, Miss Emma Mcmillan; Venus,
Miss Nellie Boyd; Diana, Miss GeorGie
Nightingale; Pandora, Miss Tiny Haskell;
IsycHc, NJ cu>lc lIt tOuut A,S'hiS' -,ii o
Hunter; Fortuna, Miss Alice Man; Ari
adne. Miss Coffin; Ceres. Miss Julia Mau;
Luna, Miss Paddock; Flora, Miss Wells;
Iris, Miss Blake; Terpsicbore, Miss Chand-
ler; Aurora, Miss Atkinson: Eurydice,
Miss Jennie Mcmillan; Cupid, Miss Ger
trnde Dalton; 10, Miss May Coffin; Hygeia,
Miss Maggie Nelson; pages, Masters Harold
Louderback and Horton Phipps; loves,
Miss Ellen Page and Miss Florie Boyd.
This department was under the manage
ment of Mrs. A. W. Scott, assisted by Mrs.
William Dutton and Miss Catharine Hlttel.
and here the pretty tableaux were arranged
by MIR. Lee Lash.
THE HOME OF MUSIC.
Adjoining was the Home of Harmony,
under the direction of Mrs. John o. D0ane
and Mrs. James Alva Watt, and here
grand musical cOnclave assembled at the
call OF Euterpe (Mrs. James Alva Watp.
The pretty room was bright with flags and
The morning call., 1891-03-21
THE NEW FoUNDLAND MUDDLE.
Resistance to Be Made to the Enforcement of
the Maritime Law

the Maritime Law
LONDON, March 20.-The Pail Mall Ga
Zette to-day gives great prominence 10 a
communication from a gentleman who oc-
cUpies position of Influence in NewfOund-
land, and who is now in this city. In this
communication the Newfoundlander de-
eIaTes that any attempt on the part of the
Imperial Government TO enfore the mari
time law in Newfoundland will be resisted,
adding: Tie Tories cannot hold the
TTafalgaT-square business over US" At the
conclusion Of a long leading editorial upon
the subject, the Pail Mall Gazette says that
unless something Is done to bring about
rapprochement between the colonies and
the Colonial Office, we may find the New
foundland kettle Of fish go the way of the
Boston packets OF tea.
In the Commons to-day dispatch from
St. Johns, \. F., was read. 1t transmits
to the Imperial Government resolutions
adopted by the Colonial Legislature, re-
questing England to delay any cOerciye leg
isation until the colony has been heard in
its defense.
New YORK, March 21.-The Tribune St
johns (Newfoundland) special says: The
Government and Opposition united last
night in passing unanimously resolutions
strongly c0ndemDng the action of the British
Government in introducing the Coercion
Bill and praying Parliament to delay such
legislation until the local Legislature should
have presented their views to the British
House Of Commons. Tie resolutions were
cabled to the Lord Chancellor. the Speaker
of the House of Commons and the leading
members of Parliament. A joint delegation,
representing both chambers, which will pre-
sent the coloHy'S cause to Parliament, leaves
here soon. Mdss-meetings will be held.
The Coercion Act places the liberties and
properties of the people of Newfoundland
in tie hands of the naval officers. There is
tremendous excitement hare
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A POTPOURRI.
Fete by the Ladies of the First
Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. A. W. scott's Residence on Buchanan
Street Converted Into Beautiful
Mecca of Thronging Society.

For some little time society has been on
the qui-vive regarding novel entertain
ment entitled a "Potpourri," to be given
by the ladies of the First Presbyterian
Church, Rev. Robert Mackenzie pastor.
Mrs. A. w. Scott of 305 Buchanan street
had kindly placed her elegant home at the
command of the ladies, and last evening the
Potpourri opened and its wonders were
enjoyed by large assemblage Of society
people.
AS the entertainment continues to-day,
with a special "Punch and Judy" show this
afternoon and Chinese chin-chin this even
ing. some idea of what intending visitors
may expect will be interesting. The enter
prise is for the benefit of the poor and work
of the ten societies of the church, which
cover an enormous ground. The ladies
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A CURIOUS DEFENSE.
Peculiar Point Raised By an Attorney in a
Chinese Case.


UTICA (N. ", March 20.-In the trial of
James a. Miller, alias James Muldoon. for
smuggling Chinese into this country, now
in progress before United States DistricI
Judge Coke of this city, Attorney de
Angels, who was assigned to defend the
pr ner, raised an interesting point to-day.
The Chinese came to this country by row.
boat across the Niagara River. The statute
provides that it is misdemeapor to aid or
abet a Chinese person to enter the United
States by land or to aid or abet any such to
land from vessel. De Angels argued, and
the Government admitted, that row-boat
was not vessel within the meaning of the
statute. De Angels argued that coming by
row-boat could not be construed to mean
coming by land. The effect of this con-
struetlon of the statute would enable China
men to come 20 this country by row-boats
the Court held. For the present he would
hold the statute broad en- ough to cover the
coming TO this country by whatever means.
but promised to give the question further
consideration and change his ruling if it is
wrong.
The morning call., 1891-03-21
THE UToPIA's VICTIMS.
Burial of Thirty-one Bodies in & Trench at
Gibraltar.

Gibraltar.
GIBRALTAR, March 20.-A sad scene, one
of the sequences of the Utopia disaster, was
witnessed here to-day. The bodies Of
twenty-eight adults and three children were
inferred together in a trench which had
been dug in ground specially blessed for
the reception of the remains of the drowned
passengers Of the sunken steamer. All the
town offic ais, officers of the British channel
squadron and the Swedish man OF war
Freya, together with a crowd of people, were
present at the interment
Several more bodies have been taken
from the wreck. The bodies of many Of
the drowned were found so firmly clasped
together, owing to the last desperate fight
for life that it was difficult TO separate them.
At the inquest to-day the watch cfficer OF
the British ir0nelad Anson thought the aeci-
dent was the result of negligence on the
part of The officers of the ill-fated Utopia.
Captain Clark of the Anson thought the
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dance, was bright with canopy OF stream
ers. A stage had been erected, and here
against background of blue the kinder
garten Of rag-dolls, composed of adults dis
gused in motley garb, monstrous masks,
touzled hair and curiously rigid in move
ment, delighted large audience with a
varied programme.
Among those taking part were: Mrs.
Cosmo Morgan, Mrs. George Leonard, Miss
Edith Latham, Miss Jennie Watson, Miss
Mary Elliott, Miss Lockwood Miss Nc
Even, Miss Mcleod, Miss Genevieve Mar
win, Miss Leila Leonard, DR.. Cheney, DR..
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SECRETS TO BE REVEALED.
Malcolm Kahn Says He Will Publish His
Correspondence With the Persian Shah.

OUIIts spuHU5HVt " IIH IIIt ftIsIaH nlalI.
LONDON, March 20-MalcOim Kahn, the
eX-Peroian Embs S ,ador here, who was re-
Gently deprived by the Shah Of his titles and
honors, has written letter to the Times, in
which he refers to the deSpOtiSm of the Shah
OF Persia, and says it is a fact that the high
est Ministers of Persia, while believing they
possessed the confidence of the sovereign,
have often prTished suddenly. He further
declares that when he publishes the CORE
spondence which las taken place between
himself and the Shah aud the Persian Gov
eminent, even his (Malcolm Kahn s. enemies
will recognize that MS only fault has been
that he tried, perhaps too courage0usly,
to modify the peculiar regime which has too
often daTkened the history of the present
administration"
The morning call., 1891-03-21
HARBoRlNG LEPERs.
Six Afflicted. Cinnamon Discovered in the
Center Of Victoria.

Center Of Victoria.
OTTAWA (Ontl. March 2O.--Word has
reached here from Victoria of the discovery
Of six new cases of Ieprosy right in tie
heart OF the city, which the Cinnamon were
endeayuring 10 conceal. 1t appears that it
became necessary for the municipal author
itieS TO drive q large number of Cinnamon
ont of their novels, which were erected on
ground required for the building of a market
hall. Tie stamp de disclosed the fact that
SIX Chinese lepers in the worst stages Of tile
disease have been dwelling with their cOun-
tTymen in the vacated hUvels Two of them
were subsequently, found, but four of them
are still in hiding and their friends refuse u
disclose their place of refuge Upon hear
ing of the facts Deputy Minister Of Agricul-
tuTe Love ordered an investigation by the
local medical officers and medical expert,
whom he dispatched to the Pacific Coast to
follow the matter up. The worst feature of
the case is that the Cinnamon who have been
secreiing these lepers do washing for the
citizens Of Victoria. ard it is impossible now
to say to what extent the disease has been
communicated in this way among the white
population,
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A CURE THAT KILLED.
Children Die Under the Treatment Of Faith
noctnrs

Children Die Under the Treatment Of Faith
Doctors.
DUBUQUE Qowal, March 20.-Intelligence
was received tonight of an atrocious affair
at Springvile, Lynn County, in this State,
John Deans children were taken sick with
diphtheria and physicians were summoned.
but the father would not let them in. as he
believed only in faith cure as practced by
TWO old women of Anamosa. They COM
mcnced their practice, but one child grew
steadily worse and died Subsequently two
other children were taken sick and treated
in similar manner AMI both died. Public
excitement is Intense. Citiz.ns are talking
of arrestng the old women, while others
talk If ynching them. Becoming fearful,
they left town aud nothing has since been
heard of them
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HAPPY AUSTRALIANS.
A Decision Allowing the Restriction of Chinese
Immigration TO British Cnlnnias

SYDNEY On. S. W., March 2O.-The deci-
sion of the Privy Council, allowing the
British colonies to restrict the admission Of
Chinese, gives great satisfaction in Aus
tralia, where the subject has been burn
ing one for long time. The provision by
which customs officers are permitted to re-
jet any immigrant, though rendering his
poll tax, will be Immediately extended TO
cover the Chinese, and will check the flow
of Chinese immigration. 1t is expected that
the Chinese Government Will protest and
appeal to the treaty between China and
Great Brita for the protection of its sub
jects. But it is not believed it will g't AIRY
more satisfaction than it did from the Unit
tad Sl.ifes
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Matte Whittier; Gotta. Mr.. Frank Hum
Sroufe; Hong Fun. Mr.. Carl Fowler.
Moorish = Pendra, Miss Tilie Even;
Othello. Mr. Heber Wilder. Arab-VournO,
Miss Hattie GriswOld; Ali Ben Hahab, Mr..
John Daniels; Count of Monte Cristo, Mr..
Chauncy st. John. Turkish-Sayad, Mr..
Chester Atkins; Ruhamah. Miss Ada Park.
Spanish-Don Alo 20 Aguilar, Arthur Vel
lington; Don Perro de Alarcon, Mr.. Bev-
erly Letcher; Belpho, Geni of Gypsies;
Zarina, Gypsy Princess, daughter of Bel
pho Samoan Chief, Mr.. Phil Weaver.
Higher yet two pleasant entertainments
were given by the Rag-doll Brigade. The
large attic, the scene of many a pleasant
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She Waived Her Claim.

BUFFALO, March 2O.-Samuel Pratt King,
a wealthy citizen, became infatuated with
Lila Vaue, OF one of Frohman's companies,
travelled through Europe with her, and
made will leaving her all his property.
Lately he returned home stricken with
paresis, and when his friends found the will
they negotiated with Mi,s Vane. and she
agreed to waive her claim for So, 600.
The morning call., 1891-03-21
The Lnnisville Failnra

LOUISVILLE, March 20.-The failure of
Theodore Schwartz e Co., bankers. turns
out to be more serious than was at first sup
posed. Their liabilities will reach nearly
S750,O00, ami it is probable that not more
than 10 cents on the dollar will ever be paid.
The concern has kept up for several months
past by desperate efforts, and the legality of
its operations during that time is now ques-
timed.
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the House Committee OIL Revision of the
Laws. The Legislature was in sympathy
with the Monmouth Park course, and could
the bills have been made to apply TO that
well-known and well-regulated institution
alone they would have been passed, and in
all probability approved by the Governor.
But to legalize the doings at Gutenberg,
Clifton and Gloucester was asking more OF
the New jersey Legislature than it dared to
grant
New YORK, March 21-Racing men here
believe there will be no racing at Mon
mouth, Linden or Elizabeth this year. The
Tribune says that $4,000 has been sub
scribed to pass the book making bills before
the New jersey Legislature.