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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
THE MuRDERoUs INSANE.

Since the unsuccessful attempt of the Bos-
ton broker, Henry l.. Norcross, to blow up
Mr. Russell Sage by exploding bomb in his
Office, there have been a number of instances
of the same general character in the city Of
New York, which shows how dangerous it is
to allow men who are universally recognized
to be cranks with moro or less homicdal
tendencies TO 20 at large.
Ia several Of these instances the cranks
have been men who We're prematurely dis
charged from lunatic asvlums, and who.
under the influence Of a sudden return Of
their terrible malady, have destroyed the
lives of people who happened at the time to
be in their immediate vicinity.
The most remarkable of these cases was
that Of Michael Harvey, Of Brooklyn. who only
few days before the murders in which he
was involved were committed had been re-
leased from the asylum as a patient who was
completely restored. Before his insanity was
even suspected he succeeded in killing one
man outright and MORALLY wounding an
other man and q woman, none of whom bad
given the slightest ground Of provocation for
the fatal attack. The whole responsibility Of
this crime rests upon the authorities of the
asylum, who had granted the man Harvey his
certificate of freedom before his condition of
mind properly entitled him to it.
II is easy to see how mistakes might be
made in discharging patients who do not de-
velop the homicidal tendency until long
afterwards, but hardly mistake Of char
acter as serious as that which was illustrated
in this special instance 1t is difficult to be-
lieye that the sanity Of Harvey could have
been established at the time when he left the
asylum. and the liberty which was granted
him could only have been allowed in ignor-
ance or carelessness
The case of Dougherty, the lover Of Mary
Anderson. who returned TO Flatbush Asylum,
near New York. short time after his dis
charge and killed DR.. lloyd, will be very gen.
orally recalled as an equally remarkable in
stance. Unlike Harvey. who blew out his
brains as soon as an efert was made TO APP
prehend him. Dougherty suffered himself 10
be seized, and he is now incarcsrated in the
New York prison for insane criminals under
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
PROFESSOR BRYCE.

In a recent number OF the North American
Review there appeared a very able article by
Professor Bryce. in which he gave the results
of his personal observation of the general
condition Of the negro in the Southern States
at the present time. The conclusions which
this distinguished foreigner reached, after
the most careful and most impartial examina-
ton of every phase of the subject, were
very favorable 20 the practical wisdom OK the
course which the Southern people have pur
sued towards the negro race from the hour
when the right of suffrage was conferred
upon its members
II Professor Bryce had been a resident of
the South from the close Of the war down to
the present time he could not have recog
zed more clearly and sympatheticslly the
great dangers which have been created by the
presence Of this race in our Southern CON-
munities or the absolute necessity of protect
ing the social, political and economic inter-
ests of these communities at any cost, which
was imposed upon their white inhabitants
The article was very striking tribute to
the firmness which the Southern people had
displayed under the most arduous and trying
circumstances. to their foresight to their
loyalty to their civilization and to their
love Of country. 10 was all this. not because
Professor Bryce was warm partisan OF the
South-there is no reason to think so either
from his previous utterances or his previous
associations-b merely because he was seek
ing to give an accurate description of the
conditions with which the South has been
compelled to deal in connection with the
negro and the obstacles which she he's finally
succeeded in overcoming
just as we expected, this article Of Profess
sor Bryce has excited good deal of crti-
cism at the North. IT IS equally amusing and
significant to compare ,he comments which
were excited by his notable work upon the
constitutional history Of the United States
with the comments which have been called
forth by his article ON the negro problem.
The former was declared TO be the greatest
treatise that had ever been written upon the
sub iect showing. it was asserted. the most
rem arkable knowledge of the character of
the American people and ali the influences
which have controlled their destinies.
The article on the other hand, shows, accord
inc TO the same distinguished critics. that the
Southern gentlemen have loaned Mr.. Bryce
their eyes and furnished him with their ears"
His statements are described as being queer"
and he is personally denounced for his "igno-
rance and presumption"
All this simply goes 10 prove that when Pro-
lessor Bryce falls in with the prejudices Of the
Northern Philstine he is a very greatswrter
and a very sound authority lut when, in tell
iudice he is a blunderng and conceited for
eigner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

There is dearth Of attractive female stars
in the line of legitimate drama nowadays.
and on that account Richmond is not SO often
favored by their visits as might he desi ed.
Miss Cora Tanner who at present about
heads the list OF stage beauties was seen IN
this city about four years ago. since then she
has occupied her time IN the principal cities
OF the North. and hot until the present season
have her engagements permitted her TO make
a regular tour Of the south. She is coming
10 Richmond % entertain the patrons of the
ances of Friday and Saturday. Clinton
Stuarts new play. viii She Divorce Him 2"
will be given by Miss Tanner and the stock
company Of Colonel ". l.. Sims Brooklyn
Park Theatre. for the two matInees and both
evenings.
The 0pening sale of seats. on account Of
Thursday being the commencement of the
holiday season, will take place at A. ~ on
wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

The declinatiou by Mr.. Mills Of the offer OF
second place on the Committee OF Ways and
Means was only to have been expected. IL
was hardly within reason TO suppose that a
gentleman who for several sessions OF Con-
cress had been chairman of that committee
aud ex-onicio leader of his party in tho
House. and who had besides been
prominent candidate for Speaker, would
be willing 20 accept a subordinate position
rendered him by successful rival Mr..
Crsp's friends may call this sulkiness. but 1t
was only natural sef-respect. In fact, under
the circumstances the tender of second place
on his old committee to Mr.. Mills would look
decidedly like an insult. were il not known
that the offer was made moro in spirit OF
formal courtesy than anything else.
Ii is to be hoped, however. now that what
may be called the last scene Of this speaker
ship contest is over there will DO nothing
more to recall il. or 10 mar the harmony of
the Democratic party in Congress. DIR.
Springer will probably be offered the chair
manship OF the Ways and Means Committee
as Mr.. Mills friends say it was understood
that was to be the programme when he gave
the casting vote for Crisp. There will then
be no difficulty in forming the other commit
tees. and. no doubt. the Speaker will do full
Justice TO his defeated opponent.
One thing is certain The Democracy has
no time now to indulge IN heartburnings and
recrimnation. but must address itself only to
such legislation as Will relieve the country
and reflect credit upon the party There IS
an abundance Of this TO be done, and
tariff reform alone will occupy all the at
tention Of the majority in the House for the
remainder of the session When Congress
reassembles after the holidays the orgsnizs-
ton Of both houses should be completed 50
that nothing may stand in the way Of the
healthy legislation Of which the country Is
standing so much in need.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
pRoprRTY rRANsFERs.

Richmond.-A. +. Delarue to Burnett owls,
80 feet on west side Second street, between
Cary and Canal. -
Walter aud Wilmer L. Douglass 10 Sarah
B.. wife of Robert b. Clements. interest in 80
feet on north side Peasants street, 200.
b. W. Heaerron 10 , c. Weissiger. 25l-lt
feet on west side Fourth street, near
jackson. sl.2t0.
John c. Smith to Sarah +. Moody. %
feet on alley between Marshall. Clay, Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets. $500
Ii tco.-Charles Bowe to f.. G.. Ford, l6
acres on Three Chopped road. 500.
Robert A. Jordan to Frank /. Jordan, %
feet on north side Newburn street between
Twenty fifth and Twenty-sixth. 500
Nortbs de Land Company TO David 4. Kay
ser. lot Is in square 49, lot III square ii. lot 3
in square Al lot IL in square 10 aud lot 20 IN
square II, $1,000
Carter & Sands, special commissioners. 10
Tucker H. Sands aud ;. b. Redd l2l4 acres
about seven miles from Richmond near Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

Mr.. T.. W. Pickrell. Dr.. Wounded by Ball
From His Own Pistol.

Mr.. z. W. Pickreu. Jr.. Wounded by Ball
From His Own Pistol.
Mr.. Il. W. Pickrel, IT,, who lives with his
father at sl1 Floyd avenue. is suffering from a
painful pistol shot wound inflicted by a ball
from his own weapon late Saturday night.
Shortly after midnight Dlr. Pickrell came
home and went 80 his room few minutes
afterwards be was heard handling sabre
which he kept III bis room, lie being mem-
Der of the Stuart Horse Guards. This was
followed by pistol shot and be was found
in an insensbIe condition, bleeding from a
wound in the Jaw
Mr.. Picklell had carried pistol for several
DAYS and it is probable as his friends believe.
that he accidentally dropped the weapon and
so received the shot
The ball is said to have entered AZ the lower
jaw and ranged upward toward tho base %
the nose. and though painful is not thought
70 be extremely dangerous.
lie had several times recently IL the pres
ence of companions handed his weapon very
carelessly. On the night IN question he told
a young man who accompanied him home
that he intended 10 kill himself
lie had frequently made similar threats.
but as on this occasion no special attention
was given them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
THE DEATH REPORT.
Forty Eight People Died in Richmond Dur
ing the Week just Past.

The mortuary report Of the city for the
week ending Saturday, December 10Th
shows:
Whole number Of deaths IS; Is white and
20 c1lOred.
still born-White 9. colored, 2.
Annual rate of mortality per l00O-White.
80. cOlored 27. B total. 2a.3i.
Cause Of death-Asthma. ] white; A thenia,
! c0iOred apOplexy, white and l coiOied:
brain disease ] cOlOred bronchitis. white;
burns ] white cerebral menigtls, 1 colored:
congestion of brain / white. congestion Of
lungs. . colored consumption. white and 2
colored commissions. J white and ! colored;
diarrh a-chronc, white hamilton, white
and c0l0red marasmus. white and coiored;
meningitis tubercular white nephrietls inter
stitial / white old age. 3 white and col0red;
pneumonia. 3 white and 3 c0lored typhoid
pneumonia ] white. teething colored ton
siltis. 1 colored unknown i white and /
coored. fever-remittent L cOlOred, heart
disease white and / colored
ocaiity. Marshall ward 3 white and 4
colored Madison ward white; Clay ward,
2 white almshouse. whites and cOlOred
Jefferson ward white and cOlOred Monroe
ward. white and 3 col0red. jackson ward, 2
white and . c0lOred.
Aces day to 80. whites . cOl0red: I
month to e. whites. 3 cOlorei month 70 y.
3 white 1 year 70 3. ? white colored; 3
years % 8. white. yea 70 I'D, ! colored;
ID years 10 20. I cOlOred, 20 years % 3d. 3
white. colored 20 years 10 80. ? white 40
years to so. colored 80 years e. 90. white.
colored 90 years 20 20. 3 white; 70 years to
80. ! white. 3 colored; so years 70 30, white,
/ colored.
Comparative Weekly Mortality-For week
ending December 10. 1891: IS white and 20
cOiOred For week ending December %, 1890,
q white and 20 colorod
Rainfall For week ending December 49,
1891. COS inch. For week ending December
20 1891. 1.70 inch.
Temperature For week ending December
f. 1891. sell degrees. For week ending De-
cember 20, 1890. 43.s3 degrees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
CARMEN UP 10 DATA.
One of the Best Burie,ques Ever Presented
in Richmond-COrinne's Company.

in Kichmond-COrinne's Company.
Carmen. the nightingale Of Sayille. a Span
ish dancing beauty Corinne Michaelo, rival
of Cor inne. Mr.. Charles Fostelle; Don Jesse
Jose q MASKING dashing soldier. Miss Maud
Dixon; Erasquita and Mercedes. "Romany
Fanny Ga Costa: Salvador" yDoncairO and
Tenny Remenado. smugglers Of the deepest
Staten Island dye, Dir. John d. Gilbert and
Mr. Harry Lester. Gomez, a picadOr, Mr.
Charles Cameron. and -. l.. Sullo' Esca-
Milo Mr. Bernard Dyllyn Especially en-
gagedl.
large and enthusiastic audience greeted
the little favorite Corlnne, and the kimball
Opera COmique Company at Mozart Academy
last night II Carmen Up 10 Data" The
star Is well known and the company is good
one. comprising such well known people as
John j.. Gilbert Charles Ostelle and Bernard
DvllyII. Mr. Dyllyn has fine baritone voice.
which. combined with a splendid stage pres
ence. makes him at once attractive. He will
be remembered as one OF Mestayers COMPANY
several seasons since.
COrinue Is 50 well known that praise is I'M
necessary. She has the additional advantage
Of being well supported
The chorus is large and effective and the
specI al scenery used adds beauty 70 the misc
ensce ne. One especial feature of the pro-
ducti on is the freshness of the costumes
Carmen Up To Date Is one Of the best
burles gues which has been given ia Rich
mond for several years aud worthy OF liberal
patron age. A crowded house will, no doubt.
say goodbye TO Corinne and her company to-
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

sentepce for life. which Is the only proper
way to rid the community Of such murderous
cranks
The experience of New York in connection
-ith the murderous insane has been 80 severe
that the State has made special provision Tor
tho permanent incarceration of those who
have exhibited in overt act the disposition
TO kill under the influenced of decisions. Tnoy
are not permitted after their hands have been
dyed in blood to 70 Mt large again by reason
of the claim that their mental balance has
been restored but with just regard for the
safety of society are committed to prison Tor
the remainder of their existence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
THE LEGIsLATIYE CAUCUS.
General w. b. Taliafcrro Nominated ms Judge
of Gloucester.

The action Of the cancus last evening in the
nomination of General w. II. Taliaferro for
the judgeship Of Gloucester county could not
possibly BIO cortorted into discourtesy to
either Senator Stubs or Mr.. Tabb. In fact,
it was the spontaneous tribute OF Nlrginians "a
one of her heroes. as enthusiastic as lt was
deserved. and as hearty as man could expect
or desire from his fellow men.
The caucus was called u order at ; o'clock
in tho Senate chamber, with Mr. Ryan in the
chair.
The first business was 10 nominate q county
Judge for Gloucester county.
Mr. II. J. Williams nominated General w.
Il. TaliaferrO.
Senator Stubs made statement 10 the
effect that he had received a letter from Mr..
Tabb the delegate from Gloucester. asking
that the election of 8 county Judge be post
poned until after the holidays.
Mr. Williams stated that be thought the
election should take place. II the caucus
was disposed to put upon Gloucester an OBJ
Jectonable man they might OBJECT. out they
wanted TO give him man Of whom they
might all be proud and one of the best men in
the Commonwealth.
Senator Tyler insisted upon the election
last evening" as it might he possible that no
judge could be elected until 1898 If 1t were
postponed until after January /. 1872.
DDtAhtT ltTuWttl Sl)Dhc VI "a olIlAht CUT
tesy extended TO him IN lS6i, and SAID If the
objection 10 postponement was the consti-
tutional objection. then It should be so stated
IN order not to have even q semb!ance OF dis
courtesy 10 bIr Iabb.
Senator Blackstone was of tho opinion that
if the election was put of beyond the first OF
the year that the Judge now named ny the
Governor 20 hold court IN the county would
be compelled 10 hold until 1898.
REFUSED 10 DELAY
Upon vote the caucus by a vote OF s. to 20
refused 20 delay the matter and General
Taliaferro was nominated Senator Stuobs
made forcible and stirring speech IN nom
mating j. Hairatou Seawell. The Senator
paid pleasant tribute 90 General Iaiaferro.
but ella med that the wishes of the voters Of
Gloucester should be consulted and he nom
mated }. Hairston Seaweli for the Judge
ship.
Senator Marshall made a splendid speech IN
stating his reasons for voting for General
Taiaferro. and his illusions 10 the services IN
arms OF Mr. Gibson and Senator Jordan were
heartily applauded
senator Tyler paid a splendid tribute to
General faliaterro. and urged his election.
A vote was t1en called. and when the name
of General Wickham was called no moved
that the roll call be dispensed with and the
election be made unanimous. The motion
prevailed and with hearty acclamation the
vote was cast. The caucus then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
Mr.. Ioseph Reuter-.

Mr.. Joseph Reuter- died Saturday night
about u O'Clock at his residence. No. 407
south Pine street Mr.. Reuter- had been sick
for about a week. but his condition was not
considered serious and his death was mex
pected. He was about sixty-four years Of ago
and had been resident of Richmond for
nearly forty years.
He leaves widow and three children. Mrs
James II Wade Mr.. Harvey e.. Reuter- and
Miss Minnie Reuter-.
The funeral will take place from Laurel
street Methodist church to-day at 3oclock
T. Nj
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

REFERENCE has been made 10 the presence
Of a marked element OF humor in the char
acter of 3 lkins. The association of humor
and 1Inscrupulousness in the composition Of
the same man is far from being uncommon.
To sIuile and smile and yet TO be villain has
come down to US from the greatest Of English
writer's, and it expresses a fact which is con-
frmed by general observation. That I'M
scruunlousness should be associated with a
cynical joviality az IN the case Of Reed. is
not 50 surprising but when found in COM
bination with hearty geniality. as in the
case Of the nominee for the War Secretary
ship. il has all the effect Of something IN
usual. A curious illustration Of Elkins' sense
Of hu nor is t. lie found IL the names which he
has conferred on a number Of the stations
on the West Virginia Central railroad. These
names seem to have been selected indiscrimi-
nately from the names of politicians promi-
nent in both parties. Thus there are stations
bearing the names of Blaine. Harrison,
ChoRee and Porter. and others the names of
German, Bayard, Hendricks and Davis.
The end OF the line is known As Elkins, and
here lIlkins himself lives in the happy con-
sciousness that he mas succeeded in making
hi1aself agreeable 10 some Of the foremost
men Of both OF the great political organiza-
tons by a simple device in nomenclature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
CITY CIRCUIT COURT.

The following judgments were rendered
yesterday:
W. /. Barksdsle against the Richmond and
Chesapeake Railroad Company for S2l5.3G.
r. b. Bot, Jr., against the same for
Sl6l.70.
Robert Z. Lee against same for $500.
John q. Dew against Baldwin * Brown and
J. II Webb Peploe for $3.50. In this suit
both parties excepted and fled bills Of excep-
ton.
Joseph l.. Bunkley against J. r. Hudson
for 1886.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

The hastings court was engaged yesterday
in the trial of the negro, Robert Harvey. who
made the murderous assault on Mr.. Arthur
Rooney in the Chesapeake and ONO offices
on Cary street He was found guilty and
sentenced t. five years in the pententiary.
The iury rendered their verdict al $40 o'clock
?. NJ The negro was represented by Judge
Waddill and Giles Jackson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
Mlssionnrf Service.

The Rev J. A. b. Scherer. missionary OF
the Sou thern Lutheran Church to Japan. will
preach shis evening at S:l5 o'clock at the First
English Lutheran church. Seventh and Grace
streets. Rev. j. G. Sergus, pastor. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

The following marriage licenses were issued
by the clerk of the hustings court Yesterday:
Joseph N. Eosenbaum and Sara NJ. Straus,
William T.. Throckmorton and Carrie Mandy
Edward j. Nulcahy and Oteria Payne. John
}. Vaughan and Mary L. Wade, Eugene A.
Burch and Florence D. Dunn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
To Washington Cheap.

The Richmond. Fredericksburg and Pc.
tomac Railroad Company will sell tickets at
holiday excursion rates on account Of the
Christmas holidays. Reduced round trip
tickets between ell stations on this road
and to Alexandria and Washington will DO on
sale December 23d To 18th inclusive. and De.
cember 3lst and New Years day. good to re-
turn until January 4. 1892. inclusive. Round
trip rates from Richmond to Fredencks-
burg. $500 to Alexandria. .4.55; TO Washing
ton, =4.S5.
Governor Mckinney was too unwell yester-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22
Holiday at the CoIiepe.

Richmond College will give holiday. CON-
mencing at o'clock Wednesday and lasting
until ia quarry 4th. A large number of the
students arc preparing to spend Christmas at
home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

UNUSUAL pressure upon our advertising
columns Sunday prevented the publication Of
the very interesting article on Grover Cleye-
land from the pen Of Professor b. Puryear,
of Richmond College. 1t Is published this
morni NJ and appears for the first time in
full IN any paper
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

The Chicago Herald thinks that Steve
Elkins was only invited into President Har-
risons Cabinent on account of his skill as a
practical politician. and not because states
manship is expected Of him, or because he is
in the slightest degree capable Of it. II saws
that he was taken IN very much as Russell
Sage engaged fighter for bodyguard OF as
d man accused of crime would naturally re-
retain the most INSCRIPTIONS lawyer 70
be had. Without qualification for public
place. he has long record of business
smartness. greed. selhshness. audacity and
cheek wholly unrelieyed by considerations OF
honor or decency. Public Office he has used
80 a means of smassing wealth and there is
not IN his composition any quality that viii
enable him to understand why Cabinet Off
Ger should not use his position TO forward his
own fortunes or why the United States Gov
ernment is not the best possible partner for
man to have in any commercial enterprise.
FRIENDS of ex-President Cleveland say that
be Will make no effort to capture the next
Democratic nomination. and that he will not
even exert himself TO secure the delegation
from New York. He says if the New York
Democracy want him they will vote for
n'm they do not they will vote for some
one else. This is exactly in accord with the
veii-known character OF the man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-22

MANCHESTER BUREAU, TWELFTH AND
HULL STREETS.
Branch ofhce: iios Decatur Street.
THE MANCHESTER CIRCULATION or
THE TIMES Is NOW GREATER THAN ALL
TUE OTHER RICHMOND PAPERS COM
BINED.
THE CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES IS
LARGER THAN EyER BEFORE IN ITS
HISTORY, AND IS STEADILY INCRLAs-
INC.