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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
DEATH OF GENERAL SPINNER:
His Demise Yesterday at his Home in
jacksonville.

His Demise Yesterday at his Home in
jacksonville.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 3l.-General
1rer died at his home in this city this
% rnoon.
Francis Elias spinner was born in Ger
man Flats. near Mohawk, y. :, January
n. 1901 lie was carefully educated by lls
father, who required him TO learn trade,
and apprenticed him at first TO coniec-
toner i'm Albany, and afterwards 10 a
saddler in Amsterdam, y. \. lie engaged
in trade ~ llcrkmer in 1924, and became
deputy sheriff Of the county IN 1922. lie
then held various local offices, and was
elected 10 Congress in 1894 As an antl-slsN-
erv Democrat. and soon after became an
active Republican. Under the Lincols adj
ministratiOn be was appointed nltcd
states Treasurer. which position he held
until June 30, 1878. When during the war
number of Treasury clerks went INTO
the army, he advised the employment
Of women in the department. He signed
the different series OF paper money IN pc
culiar handwriting, which he cultivated 40
as TO prevent cOunterteiting. When he re-
signed bis Office the money was counted,
and when the result shO we'd very small
discrepancy, many days were spent In re-
counting and examining he books OF ac-
counts. and finally the mistake was dis
covered. He afterwards went 10 FLORIDA
for his health, and there he lived for several
years up 10 the time OF his death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
Watch-Nicht SERVICES.

y large congregation assembled ia the
lecture-rOOm Of the BrOad-Stread Methodist
church at O'Clock last night. After an ar
propriate service OF song and prayer. DR..
Tudor preached from the text Romans, xiv.
chapter, 18th verse: Every one shall give
account Of himself 10 God" He alluded in
lifting terms 10 the personal responsibility
each one has for acts committed. our ac-
countability 20 God, and the dread ordeal
of the final judgment. lie portrayed in vivid
language the reyealment OF the hidden acts
will cause such shudder as 10 alarm all.
The Doctor begged his hearers 10 avoid
speculation upon the subject Of Christ's
coming, but be prepared 10 meet the call.
His closing remarks showed him h be
versed in business affairs, as he alluded 10
she Christmas closing his earthly career
fully approved OF by God; 10 enter
into that rest that remaineth for
the people Of God The entire dis.
course was in every sense appropriate 70
the close OF the year. Alter the sermon the
ordinance OF baptism was administered,
followed by the communion service, aud ~
II closed the dying year OF 1890 passed into
oblivion. There was large congrega-
CATION present..
A service OF like nature WAS held al the
First Baptist church, and was also largely
attended. The sermon was preached by
DIR. Cooper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
rhey WIN Hold a Caucus Next Monday 90
Agree Upon the Weeks Plans.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 3l.-A cali
Gus Of Republican Senators will be held
next Monday. perhaps at the residence
of one OF the Senators, or at the Senate
chamber. The meeting place has not been
agreed upon. The object Of the caucus u 10
agree upon programme for the week and
to consider one or two proposed amendments
20 the new rule row pending. The new rule,
il agreed 10 In its present form, Will
cut Oh the vote on almost all amend
ments, tor the previous question has
been ordered. Under t, Il will be possible
10 take only four votes on amendments. \
number Of amendments have been prepared
10 be reported from the Elections Commit
tee. and in order 10 insure vote ON then
an amendment 10 the rule will probably le
offered providing that after the previous
question has been ordered vote may -
taken on amendments from standiDg CON-
mittees. senator Aldrich said that bo
would be- willing % vote for such an amend
ment and for q vote on 'reasOnaD'e'
number Of amendments offered by indi-
yiduals.
Ii was a subject OF current comment on
the floor Of the Senate this afternoon that
Vice President Morton was considering the
possibility Of presiding when the debate -
closed on the proposed new rule. TIE VICE
President has said that he Is unwilling 10
do ANYTHING that would seem partisan una
less il il absolutely necessary, but that he
does nor see how he can absent himself m IA
the chamber at this time without ineurfilS
still more bitter criticism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
OPERA LAST NIGHT.
splendid Production by the Pauline Hsn
Company.

splendid Production by the Pauline Hall
Company.
Czibulkrs opera, "AmOrita," al the Mo-
zart Academy last evening gave entire sat
isfactisn to the brilliant eudince that heard
it. The east is exceptionally good, and the
chorus unusually strong, good looking and
well drilled. The opera is bright, full Of
new dialogue and lively music and move
ment. Charming Pauline Hall, one Of the
queens OF the New York Casino stage, was.
OF course, a leading attraction in the role Of
angels, sculptor, while Mr. Greensfelder
and Mr.. Drew aaG others were all the more
favored in attention because they were well
known here.
"AmOrita" is staged in a style Of mag
niicence. The costumes are marvels Of
neatness anJ taste, and the opera presents
a series Of pretty pictures that are "A con-
tinued source OF delight. IL possesses all
the accessories OF elegant costumes and
beautiful scenery, that arc now the essen
tial elements Of success In comic opera
production. The inales to acts one and
two were gems Of artistic rendition. All
tue scenery Is rich and elaborate. The pal
ace interior, which forms the stage setting
for act two, drew round Of applause by
It's extreme beauty.
The opera will be repeated 20 crowded
houses this afternoon and tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
fCF IN T,rV THAMES.


Special TO Tho Times by Dunlap cable co.
LIVERPOOL. Dec. 3l.-The Majestic. Of
the White star Line, arrived to-day. She
was unable 20 put into Queenstown on ac-
count OF a severe snow. Her passengers
left Cor London Immediately by special
train.
The Britannia, Of the White star Line.
sailed today for New York. Among The
passengers were Joe McAulite, the pugi-
list, and wife. who ere returning TO America.
She steamship Polynesia, Of the Allen
line. arrived today from Halifax. she was
unable 70 communicate with Queenstown
on account of the severe snow storm.
Mrs. Boucicault. who was passenger on
the steamer Majestic. which arrived to-day,
will remain here until tomorrow, when she
will proceed 20 London.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
TIE NEXT MeETlNG.


DUBLIN, Dec 3l.-The FrecmanS JOUR-
'nal says that Mr.. Timothy Harrington.
member Of the House Of Commons, will
probably attend the next meeting between
Messrs. O'Bricn and Parnoll The journal
believes the outlook Tor an amicabie settle
ment of the matters at issue between the
lrlsh leaders 10 be hopeful. 1t considers
Wat the prolonged interchange OF views
which was had at BoulOgne yesterday must
have tended to the evolution Of a basis Of
agreement.
ca Monday evening Mr.. Parnell went
IRON London 10 Brighton, and returned to
London yesterday morning in time 10 make
me f0lkestODe train and catch the channel
steamer for BOulogne. There is no truth in
The published reports that Mr.. Parnell went
% Paris, thereby iniening that he had Wis
tied Mrs. OShea.
According 10 the Dublin Express (lnde-
pendent COnscSyatiye) IL j. Mr.. William
O'Brien's intention 10 surrender himself TO
The police early IN January in order o.
serve two .erms Of six months imprisOn-
ment. 10 which he was sentenced on Noyem-
Der 18Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
I'D IN INTERVIEW.
HE FRENCH AUTHORITIES.
Tney Manifest Great Interest I'm the Irish
Mndhle.

Tney Manifest Great Interest in the Irish
MIDDLE.
Especial 10 The Times by Dunlap Cable Co.
PARIS, Pee. 3l.-Thc interest the au.
ihoritics take in the Irish members of Par.
lament here is evidently great. As show
ing the surveillance 20 which they have been
subjected. the following particulars are liz
tertsting: On Monday afternoon the police
were notified that panell had engaged
rooms at the Grand Hotel al G:3O in the
evening. The policemen on duty at the
Care Du Nord reported that Parnell had
arrived, accompanied by two unknown
people. Parnelrs companions followed him
10 the Grand Hotel. after which they left i'm.
imediately, aud the police We're thrown Of
oi the scent. 10 is possible one Of the dc.
ieciiyes or the railway servants had been
mistaken for Parncll, but it is impossible
lhatr been misiniormod in regard 20 The
r'lus engaged by him ut the hotel.
No,-rs. q Brien and Gill have returned
I. This city. They have warned their friends
hpt to accept any OF the statements anout
a- io The result Of the conference.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
E.,ss ASTONISHING OPINION.
Mayor Yancey Refuses To Impose Fines
on the City's Account.

LYNCHBURG, Va, Dec. 81 Special. r
Mayor Yancey delivered an important opin-
ion this morning which astonished the
public. There were before him number OF
persons charged with falling TO remove
snow from the front OF their premises. He
dismissed every case. In doing so he re-
marked that he did not consider il just 10
line citizens for not removing snow from
their premises when the city failed to DO its
duty In cleaning the crossings and remov-
ing snow from about its property. He con.
sidered il unjust 10 fine citizens Tor an
otfense which the city was itself guilty OF.
He therefore announced that he would re-
nit all the fines previously assessed.
The Mayor also issued rules against City
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
HYPNOTiSM AND CRIME.
temarksble Evidence at tho Eyrau
EOmnarh TrlaI

temarksble Evidence at tho Eyraud-
Bompard Trial.
ispeeisi 10 The Times by Dunlap Cable CO..
LonDss, Dec. l3.-The remarkable evidence
Of hypnoilem al the Eyraud- Bompard trial
lends Interest to Kingsbury's article, "Nine-
Nenth Century" on "Hypnotism, Crime.
Ahd ths Doctors Kingsbury obtained an
appointment ON the investigating commit.
zee ON the hypnotism Physiological section
Of the British Medical Association. lie
starts the article c0Btradicting The asser-
t.sn universally believed that hypno-
tsm makes the subject believe, feel.
800 s"" 90 anything suggested, regardless
mora convictions and natural
shsHpcs' hingsbury asserts that only M.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01

WONDERFUL PROGRESS IN HER
INDUS

PetersburC's Prosperity-internai Eevs-
nue. Collections for the Year-speciai
Strides in hlexandria-Increase In Dan
ville's Tobacco Tradc--State News.
PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. Special. r.
The progress in Petersburg industries dur
ing the past year has been wonderful. The
following statistics will show the principal
increase in the most important branches:
Tobacco. cigars and cigarettes exported
from second district OF Virginia durin-
the wear ending December 81, 1890:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
ALEXANDRIA.
special Strides in the Various Enter
prIses Duving the Year.


ALEXANDRIA. Va, Dec. 3i.-[Special. r.
The church and town bells toll ont the Old
year and ring in the new, fireworks re-
sound and the churches have watch meet
mgs, and societies brilliant hops.
The past year was OF especial interest,
and very prosperous TO Alexandria, though
the death rate shows a larger percentage
Of old worthy citizens thGG for many
years. General business has advanced
more than any year since the war. Special
strides have been made by wholesale gro
Gerry, drug, leather, ice, lumber. fertilizer,
shoes. brewing. and iron work, while cigar,
candy, dry goods, grain, clothing, hard
ware have wonderfully increased. The
river business has fallen OF, but railroad
increased greatly. There has been more
transactions in real estate than ever known
before. Between 200 and 300 houses have
been erected, sixty odd thousand barrels OF
Hour handled, and the oil trade advanced.
Uncle Sans revenue collections has iD-
creased 10 SlS0,00O. All new enterprises
have succeeded. There has been less than
50, 200 insurance paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
PRACTICAL COLLAPSE.
All Of the Scotch Railway Strikers Re
ssume work.

l-pecial 10 The Times by Dunlap Cable Co.
GLASGOW, Dec. 3l.--rhe practical col
lapse Of the Scotch railway strike on the
Glasgow and Southwestern railway has
been reached. All the men that were on
strike have resumed work. The Ayrsbirc
combination 10 completely broken down,
aud bali the men have been taken back
ami tue other halt have been told they are
not wanted. Great Indignation is express d
towards these men for breaking faith with
ihrir Ieiiow-wOrgers, for the CaledOuiau
men IRE stili out and say they are pre.
pared 70 fight 10 the bitter end. On the
,iedonian and North British roads the
rains are running very irregularly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
LEXINGTON.
Professor Smiths New Position-General
Z Lee J.rpr0Eing.

Z Lee 'proEing.
LEXINGTON, VA, Dec. SIS Special r.
Major Francis II. smith, Jr.. who was for
number Of years adjunct professor oi
mathematics at the Virginia Military IN.
sttute. and who resigned last c0mmenoe-
ment, has been rendered the very lucrative
position Of secretary and treasurer Of thc
ROckbTidge COmpauy At Glasgow, Ot which
eX-GOyernOr FitZ. Lee is president.
The negroes are making big preparations
for celebrating Emancipation Day t0-mor-
row. There will be street parade, fol-
lowed by speaking.
General G.. W. {. Lee. notice Of whose
sickness appeared last Friday, Is SO much
improved as 20 be- out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
Nir. smaIIsLsrge PCS.

Mr.. j. C.. Small, the proprietor Of the
Commercial Hotel, had some very. nice
pumpkin pies made yesterday. few oil
which he sent to THE TIMES office. They
were received with thanks and dispatched
with ayidity. MIR. Small has recently come
here from New England, aud the pies were
made according 10 a receipt from home. IL
is needless to say they were splendid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01

BALTIMORE, Dec. Sd. II. Miller, one
of the most respected citizens Of Baltimore.
lied tonight. He was seventy years Old.
and had filled many positions of trust H.
was for long time preside Of the Board
of Trade, president Of the fire insurance
company, and a director Of the Baltimore
ard Ohio railroad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01

WASHINGTON. y. c., Dee si.--it was re-
ported thls afternoon that an irregu!arity
had been discovered In the credentials Of
the Idaho senators in that they bore the
seal OF the Territory of Idaho, md not the
seal OF the new state. senator >houp sad
to-day in explanation that the Constitution
of the state provided that The frffitpsi
seal should be used until State seal sLogll
be adopted. ard that the State nsd not
adopted . zeal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01

VIENNA, Dee. 3i.-Count Deym. am
bassad0r Of Austria 10 England. and Count
DeLuizOn. first secretary Of the embassy,
fought "A duel with pistols near this city to-
day. Neither was wounded. The affair
grew ont of q quarrel in London over a
question Of precedence affecting the wives
Of the two diplomats,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
DANVILLE
Marked Increase In the Tobacco Trade
Accidental shooting.

Accidental shooting.
DANyILLE, VA, Dec, 3l.-'Special. r.
George W. Wooding, a leaf tobacco dealer
Of this city, went to Halifax county yester-
day 90 90 bird hunting. At News Ferry he
was iOined by his friend, Seden Moore, and
the two went out in search of birds, and
when crossing a ditch MOOre's gun went OF
accidentally. emptying handful Of bird
shot i'm WOOding's face and hands. One Of
the shot penetrated the eye, inilicting a
very painful and perhaps serious wound.
Mr.. WO0ding came 10 Danyiie by the even
ing train and received surgical attention.
The wound has not yet thoroughly develop
ed. but it is feared that Dir. MOoding may
lose his eye.
The sales Of loose leaf tobacco on this
market for the year amounted TO trife less
than 2G.O0O,OO pounds, the average price
for the past three months being so per hum
dred pounds. The shipments OF manuiac-
ured tobacco for the year 1890 amounted 10
1.~563ij pounds. being an increase over the
shipments Of 1889 OF 2l3.49l pounds. The
mlntGly shipments shOwsd an increase over
corresponding months of the previous wear
until October, when the tax reduction
and rebate questions demoralized trade,
and shipments fell OF over two million
ments for the year would have been az
least ten million pounds. There are already
acquisitions on iiie in the revenue Office for
stamps under the siX-cent tax amount
Ing 20 more than a million pounds.
The MethOdsts Of the city are holding
watch-night service az Mount Vernon Vi
I. church tonight. Rev. IL. NJ. Hope de-
liyered the address.
The Young ladies will give New Years
german at Masonic Hall tomorrow night.
THE TINES correspondent was in error
in stating that Mr.. Al. Montague was de-
tanned in King and Queen county on account
Of the death of his mOther-n-law, Mrs. DR..
Haskns. His detention was on account
of the death Of his brOther.in-law, Mr. X. ;.
Dudley. The error arose from telegraph
"bull'' i'm Mr.. MOntague's message.
There is decided sentiment here IL
favor Of abOlishing the chain gang, and il
is believed the City Council will al its next
meeting mass an ordinance 10 that effect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01

NEW YORK. Dec. 3l-ShOrtly after 3
O'Clock this morning fire was disco, cred IN
Solomsl Frankle's poultry stand. On north
avenue, in West Washington market. The
flames spread TO tie adjoining stands on
Hewitt and Lawton avenues, and did a
damage Of $1,000 before they were checked.
The cause Of the ii j. unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
Drawback on GranuIated Sugar.

WAsHINGTON, -. c., Dee. 3l.-The Treas
ury Department has decided that draw
back. of two aud siX-tenths cents per pound
on granulatcd sugar made from imported
raw sugar used in the manufacture Of con-
densed milk, should be allowed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
Stau.r.i-Starke.

Mr.. X. Conway stanard, of Goshen, Va,
and Miss Louise Starke, Of Hanover county,
were married yesterday IN the First Baptist
church, this city. by Rev. DIR. Cooper,
pastor. The ushers were Messrs, starke,
Bledsoe, Courtney, and T. b. Sisnard. After
the marriage the couple left for Florida.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01

Manufactured tobacco exported from
Petersburg. 5.807.ji2; manufactured to-
Dacco exported from Richmond, 3.9s2, 2,j9E
Total. q. .-JO. l39.
All cigarettes and cigars exported from
Richmond.
lnieral revenue receipts second district OF
virginia for wear 1870.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01

teen per cent. Of the patients are suscepti.
Die 10 their influence Ne bases his figures
on his own practice. and the experience Of
continental physicians. Kingsbury de-
mands that ignorant dabblers Doe restrained
rom trying experiments at public exhibit
tions, and made with subjects hired; that
sensational effects be prohibited; that the
employment OF hypn0tism, although not
confined 10 medical practiouers exclusively.
be restricted in the Same way as yiyiseciion
Is to men who devote themselves 10 10 scien-
tihcally.
fCE ~ T'IE THAMES.
The Thames. from london bridge 10 Ted
dingt0n lock, is full Of floating BIO ks Of ice
which causes serious impedimentt0 navi-
cation. At n little distance the stream
looks already frozen over Should the
frost continue the people viii Doc skatngto
Westminster. There is skating now above
W ndsor and numbers passed over the ice
from Windsor 20 Eton The ice has not
been so strong since 1853, when cricket
match was played on the upper Thames
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-01
REPUBLICAN, SENATORS.

The House was not in session to-day:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-09
THE PHYSIOLOGY OF EVIL.
The Immense Results OF Crime i'm One
Family in Now York,

The Immense Results o. Crime in One
Family in Now York.
In his curious study of the "Physi-
ology of Evil" DR.. b. w. Richardson
declares that the man Of science finds
two natural causes of evil in mankind
hereditary and early environment.
The operation of these causes is made
conspicuous in a novel investigation
carried out by Professor Dugdale of
New York. who has been able 10 trace
one criminal family back to the time
OF the settlement OF its first mem bers
in America He has found that from
this parent stock has sprung POO de-
scendants, The lives OF 709 of these
have been closely followed by Prof
Dugdale the results OF the investiga-
ton showing that not one of the 709
had escaped the contamination Of evil
or its consequences. His researches
also show that the crimes of this one
family have, during the last seventy
five years cost the state of New York
81, 200. 900. Those who are born bad.
however. are not always incurable
Mr.. Isaac Ashe president Of the Cen
trial Criminal Asylum. Dublin. Ireland,
has suggested that inherited tendencies
To- crime can be treated in the young
by teaching useful occupations which
will call into play the faculties exer-
csed in criminal acts. Thus, the child
of a clever forger may be educated
into an honest draughtsman; so may
the children OF several generations Of
pickpockets be taught clever handi-
work. such as watch making or other
work requiring fingers unusually def
in their movements. st. Louis Re-
public
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-09
CHAPTER IN.

lima had not the least idea where she
was going, and did not care, so long rs she
escaped Roland. Indeed she wanted 10
escape from every living thing, and the
wilder the country grew the better pleased
she was. Up hill and down dale she went,
and along rocky paths, till she came at
last To deep gorge, the sides of which
were thickly clothed with yerdure.
The place looked like an enchanted dell,
and brought to Ilma's ready Imagination
the old legend of the knight who rode
with the cross hilt of his sword uplifted
through the enchanted groves. She won
dered il the superstition OF the country
folk had peopled the glen with elves and
other mysterious beings, and if the hoof-
marks her quick eye detected among tho
thick moss that carpetcd the ground were
those of a headless steed, like the one that
haunted the precincts of the Alhambra-
The entrance to the gorge sloped grad.
ually from were lima stood. At another
time she would have deliberately skirted
the verge for the pleasure of scrambling
down; but now she had lost her wild, high
spirits, and walked onward slowly, swing
ing her and listening TO the singing OF
the birds IN .e trees, and watching with
dreamy interest the sunlight among the
leaves. Deeper and deeper she went into
the dell, thinking she would discover the
outlet; for, she argued, there surely was
an outlet, since the hoof-marks were still
visible going one way, aud there was no
sign of a return journey.
1t was strange, the girl said to herself,
that she had never heard of this wildly
beautiful spot before. Stayl She stood
still for moment, trying to remember.
Yes; had not Rose, only the other day,
talked Of the Abbops Dell, which was said
to be haunted? No doubt this was the
place. Hauntedl Then she need have no
fear OF meeting any one. But the hooi-
marks? The girl had moved onward. but