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New-York tribune., 1899-12-22
4 TAMuANY CAPTAIN SENTENCED.
TWO YEARS FOR SAMUEL GoLDBERGER, con
vIcTED OF CoLoNIzING.

Samuel Godberger the Tammany election district
cantain who wis convicted OF colonzing in the re-
cent election was sentenced yesterday to two years
Imprisonment in Sing Sing by Justice Werner IN
the Extraordinary Term OF the Supreme court.
Goldberger was tho captain Of the First EiectIo,l
Detrict Of the With Assembly District. He has
a liquor store at No. l Forsyth-st inc alleged
colonization took place at No Il torsyth-St'
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Z. & w.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

IMMATURE ALMANAC.
Sunrise T22 436 Moon rises pm 0s Moons 20
HIGH WATER.
AM-sAndy 1914 Gov. Island 11:16H Gate l:05
P.A-sandy Hook II .2S Gov. Island - Hell Gate ;2S
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SHIPPING NEWS.

PORT OF NEW -YoRK-THuRsDAY. DEC. q. isoe
ARRIVED
Steamer Teutonic (Br). McKnsry. Liverpool December
10 and Queenstown H. with mdse. 26T cabin ana 235
New-York tribune., 1899-12-22

GRAND OPERA SEASON lSq9-g00
Under the Direction Of MR. MAURICE GRAU.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
CHANGE OF OPERA TO NIGHT
In consequence of the continued Illness of VI Dycx
management reluctantly compelled change tho pro
gramme tonight
Mozarts Opera
LIE NOZZE DI FIGARO.
Crhe Marriage OF Figaro
Mines. Emma Eames Gementine De We're ard Zelie Ds
lussan; MN. I'd. de Reszke, Ifnge. Dufriche Yannl
Maestrt and Campanar. Conductor Bevignani
Tomorrow Afternoon at 2 FAUST. Mines GAVE,
Mantelii NM Alvarez Campsnsci and Pancon ON
ductor Sig. Monclneil
To-rorow Evening at s. at Popular Prices LoHEN-
Dppel Muhmann. Meux and Pringle Conductor NJ.
Emil Paur.
Prices FOR Saturday Nights-s25O sl5O. 75c. and SOC
Boxes. $40 SIS and $50.
Sur. Evg, Dec - Grand Sunday Might Concert
soloists:-Mmes. Suzanne Adams and Schuma Hsink
and NJ Plancon together with Met Op House Orchestra
Conductor Mr. Paur
Mon Eyg.. Dec. -. at s IL BARBIERE III sIyIGLIA
Nine. sembrich; NM. Ed. De Reszke. Campanar F7ni-
Corsi and Salignac. Conductor. Sig Mancneln
We'd. Evg.. Dec p. at :. DON GIOVANNI Mines
Nordica- suzanne Adams and Sembrich. NM Ed d
Reszke sslignac. Pni-Corsi and Scott his ns appear
enGe,. Conductor. Sig Manclnelli ..-.
Fri Evg., Dec. - at 5, CARMEN. Mines. Caye ani
suzanne Adams; NM. Alvarez ana Campanar. Gu
ductor S8. Manclnellt
Sat Mat. Dec 30 at 2 only Matinee performanc. 81
ROMEO EFT JULIETrE Mines Eames OlzGa; Nm
Saezs Panccn and I'd. de Reszke Conductor Sig Man
cnei.
WEBER PIANOS USED.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-22

The Oceanic. which was reported overdue. was
only about sixteen hours behind her best record
The anxiety for her probably arose from the big
liner not having called at Queenstown. as usual on
account Of dense fog.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-22
THE OCEANIC AT LIVERPOOL.

Liverpool. Dec 2l.-The White Star liner Oceanic
from New-York December IL. arrived hero at 2
o'clock this morning.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-22
Announcements.

"sYOSSET"
A wide scanned Collar.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-22
Amuscmeuts.
HARLEM THE GDEAT DIlRV sat
OP. HOUSE. iiIL ci\IhA NSD' Nat 2
sSpsTTE ( S1lis. GREATEST VAUDEVILLE SHOW IN TOWN.
NETR OPERA uorsr
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

GRAND OPERA SEASON isa9-ieO0
Under the Direction Of MR.. MAURICE GRAu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
OUR PEACE DELEGATES.
An Able Commission VIII Represent
Usatthc Cars Conference.

WASHINGTON. April 6.-rhe Secreta-
r,. of State has announced the consutu-
ton of the United States delegation 10
the Disarmament Congress. which VIII
meet at The Hague in the latter part oil
May.
The delegation consists Of Andrew
White. United States Ambassador at
Berlin.
Mr.. Newell. United States Minister 10
The Netherlands.
President Seth Low, OF the Columbia
University. New York.
Captain Crozier. Ordnance Department
United States Army.
CAPTAIN A. Il. Mahan, United States
Navy, retired.
Mr.. Frederick Hills. Of New York, Will
be secretary of the delegation.
The American commission. a whole
Is regarded as an exceptionally strong
body. being made up Of men well known
not only in public and political life. but
In the world of letters and international
affairs They are all men Of scholarship
eminent Iinguists and those attachments
helpful in a congress representing the
nations of the world. conducted under the
diplomatic usage. which makes French
the accepted language.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
Mr.. CRANES SUCCESS.
he Played to II Large and Fashionable
Audience Last Night.

Mr.. Crane was welcomed by large and
fashionable house in a Virginia Court
snip" at the Academy last night
1hc theatre-soing pubnc OF hchmond
have always considered William Ii. crane
one oI the leading comedians oI tne
american Stage, and nc Always WEI
coined mere 40 Il prime idNOrste.
Last nIgnt Was no exception 10 the rule.
ana III the CcnSnttuI stOry OF OId VIZ
glnld. ia which he represented q mid
hammered, qulCk-tempc.ed, DiOod-thlrsty,
sOlt-Hcditeu, pdTAdOAicdi Ola wluOweI,
with cupid arrow piercing MS soil OH
heart he perhaps snOne IOrth 10 better
advantage than he has set been seen
here.
1he company. scenery costumes and
accessories are all OF the best. AHA suited
10 the part they take IN makins COM
pieta story. wen told.
Mr.. Crane is quaint and deliciously
natural IN his portrayal u the arlstO-
cratic old Fairfax. and his love-maktns
viii give several pointers 10 many an
old fellow similarly situated. while tnc
complications into which he gets himself
and all the others are most enjoyable.
MI Gditz Hale as rom. MI. BOYD
Putnam a. Jack" Mr.. Fred Iruesdel
as Berkeley" are each nne-lookine man
~ fellows. with the ideal physique and
manner of a typical Nirginial OF the old
school The ladies in the cast have the
correct conception OF the parts 10 which
surroundings that develop in each act
they remind one Of the atmosphere and
air that pervades the Virginia homes in
the present day.
Miss Ole oliver as Madame Con-
stance" interpreted the role in most
artistic manner. and Miss Percy Haswell
as prudence is pretty. dainty ana COM
petent 10 carry the part perfectly
Mr. Crane was called before the curtain
at the conclusion Of the second act. and
spoke at some length Of Richmond :
need OF a modern. up-tO-date play house
one that would reflect credit upon the
city as place of enterprise and business.
He said that he had heard rumor that
there was 10 be a new theatre here within
the next wear. and he heartily hoped
there would be one The audience echoed
his remarks by tremendous applause.
.sThe Head of the Family viii he given
tonight and II is the latest addition -
the actors repertoire. In New York II
IVES hailed with delight and pronounced
one OF tho hest PLAYS Of the season.
Thomas Holden. a lovable professor OF
middle age ia so immersed in his hooks
and his conservatory that ne leaves the
cave OF his three daughters entirely TO his
wife. woman Of strong will. much given
10 having her own way. MANY OF the sit
nations I'm the play are highly amusing.
and the curtain at the close OF the second
act falls upon a very strong scene, Inc
PRODUCTION OF the play will be a handsome
one and IN II will be seen the entire
Crane company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
DEATH AHEAD OF THE COURT.
Mr.. I. j. Shaw Sloane Dies While His
Wilr's SUIT for Divorce il Pending.

WINCHESTER. VA. April Especial.
One of the leading social events Of the
season was the marriage here this after
noon OF Miss Annie Hubbard Manning TO
Or Robert Wynne Stone. The ceremony
took place at the residence Of the brides
mother. Mrs. Annie Manning. The we'd
ding was quiet affair. only the Intimate
friends being present Rev. Nelson y.
Dame, rector OF Christ Protestant Epis-
copal church. read the ceremony. The
bride was given away by her brother.
Mr.. William j. Manning, The groom
was attended by his best man, Mr.. Al
bert Baker. After a reception and we'd
ding dinner the couple left on a bridal
trip north.
The groom Is one OF Winchester's lead
ing citizens. Besides being physician
and druggist he Is part owner OF the Old
Dominion Paper Mills and Is prominently
Identified in various business enterprises
In this city and in Virginia.
Intelligence was received here this ar
ternoon announcing the death OF T. j.
Shaw Sloane, former prominent mer-
chant Of this city. His death occurred In
Ottawa. Canada. on March 10Th after a
few days Illness OF pneumonia. He was
thriy-eght years OF age and is sur
yived by wife.
Mr. Shaw Sloane came 10 Winchester
about four years ago and last spring
failed I'm business Shortly afterwards he
disappeared. leaving his wife here. Some
time ago she entered suit for absolute
divorce. alleging desertion and cruelty.
in her bill OF particulars she made some
sensational allegations. ONLY last week
the dispositions were read and the argu-
n1ents OF counsel were heard In the Cor
poration Court. Judge William ". At
kinson took the case under consideration
and was to have ordered a decree en-
tered in few DAYS. Mrs. Shaw Sloane
II now with friends In Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
Big Crowd at the Bijou.

A very large and fashionable audience
was present al the BijOu last night, and
the result is that the old Dominion Hos
pItal will receive from Manager Wells a
neat sum u help care for the sick and
AFFLICTED. The performance was as usual
a success from the opening, and many
new friends were won for the popular
Mace Of amusement Laughter and ap-
niause was the order during the show,
an those who witnessed the entertain
ment will recall with pleasure the BlJou
Dooiev and Ten Brooke. the real min
streI comedians, made laughter. and run
nv Larry Dooley made music-lovers per-
fectlv happy when he sang a funny song
I'm his sweet tenor voice. rms act u
GOOD one to make one forget trouble.
Misses Gilbert and TriNeda, the pret,y
~aiety girls received quite an ovation IN
Spening' and their splendid act brought
an extra curtain call. 49,. c,.rlo
Williams and Adams the Monte CARO-
miIiionaires: Farley and Quinn, Moa anu
Goodrich Mr.. and Mrs Darrow ana the
other splendid entertainers were al Ho-
Tonight the entertainment VIII De re.
peated. and the bill closes us engageinen.
with a matinee and night performance,
tomorrow Another good bill Is proihlsed
for next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and Other Matters.

Misses Florence Elicit and Ellen Lum.
OF Petersburg. are guests of the Misses
Pegram, No. 1917 west Main street.
Mrs. Frederick Hunter Wyatt, Of Balti-
more, Md, is on a visit 10 her parents
Colonel and Mrs j. Bell Bigger.
Mr.. J. y. Harris. clerk OF New Kent
County Court. and Mr.. John d. Odell. OF
the same county. were al the State IL
brary building Yesterday.
The Ladies Matinee Musicale will meet
at the residence OF Mrs. George w. Stew
ems No. Sl9 Floyd avenue, this afternoon
at 1870 o'clock.
The marriage Of Miss Blanche G. Wend-
linger and Mr.. Walter :. Jackson Will be
solemnized on Wednesday. April 18th. at
6:30 o'clock at the Episcopal residence.
s0i east Grace street. No cards.
The funeral OF Mr.. James Mcnamara
took place from st. Peters Cathedral yes
terday morning at 10 O'clock, and the in
terment was made in Mt. Calvary.
United States Marshal Treat yesterday
received a subpoena from Alexandria to
be served I'm Newport News in the case
of Andrew d. Hull rs. the Newport News
Dry Dock and ship Building Company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
MISSING TUG MAY Be SAft'
Report of Loss OF the Maggie 'orS' Oh
Norfolk, Not Well Founded.

NORFOLK. VA. April 6.-SpeciaL--Iho
rc,ort of the loss OF the tug Maggie
lor, ~ the r. b. Freeman Lumber Com
pany is not believed TO be well founded
Mr. Coin. OF the company. stated to-day
that he thinks that there Is reason 10 be-
ueve that the tug is ahoat ana IN some
harbOr.
A tug has gone to look for the Joy'
an is expected 10 return tonight from
the Albemarle Sound. where the former
was on Tuesday last.
Tee families OF the six men aboard the
Jory are greatly distressed to-day over
her reported loss. and Mr. Coin told Of
ms belief that she IS not lost. I'm order.
he said 10 relieve their fears That the
rumor OF the sinking OF the tug is not
wholly causoless is apparent. however.
ana will be by many credited until def
mite news Of her safety is received.
WANT GAS BUOYS.
Mr. william ST John. Of New York
agent OF tho Safety Car-Heating and
Iighiing Company. which manufactures
the gas buoys in general use In this
country and Europe, was In Norfolk yes
tercay evening. IN conference with MI.
Chailes 5. Barnett. OF Cashier. Curran
a Ruilltt. Pocahontas coal agency. Mr..
burnett Is associated with Colonel VII
Nara Lamb. ana both gentlemen are urg-
ing the lighting OF the channel of this
harbor with gas buoys. II appears prob
able that the government will place the
buoys when asked by the business bodies
q Norfolk TO do so. Action Will. it Is
stated. be taken IN the matter by tho
Board OF Trade and Business Mems As
s0c.stion.
Mr. 81. John will shortly visit Richmond
so confer with Congressman John Lamb.
who AT the last session OF Congress, In
troduced Dlll providing for the lighting
by gas buOys OF the channel Of the James
riyes. Congress adjourned before the bill
was considered. but Congressman Lamb.
Mr.. 81. John says. will continue the Gght
TO the buoys at the next session.
Mr. J. NJ. Cain. Of L. b. Freeman &
Co., stated tonight that he had heard
from the tug this evening and there need
= be no further sYp'ehspsion regarding
pc! safety. 49,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
WILL Of Mr..
WILLIAM K|NNIER
Was Admitted to Probate in Corpo-
ration Court Of Lynchburg'
A PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
Filed by DIR. Is. Dorsey Downey. Of Ro-
anoke-His Creditors Widely Dis
tributcd - Three Patients for
the Staunion Hospital.
A PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY

IYNCHBURG, VA, April Especial
In the Corporation Court this morning
the will of the late Mr.. William Kinnier
vas admitted to probate, his son, Mr..
James William kinnier. qualifying as
executor and giving bond in the penalty
oil $4,000 without security, as requested
by the deceased.
IT'S PROVISIONS.
The Will after arranging Tor the payment
OF his just debts, authorizes his executor
10 receive the rents, issues, &c, from DIS
estate and 10 cxpend the same IN his DIS
erection in the maintenance and education
OF his children. lie desires the estate 10
be kept together ana controlled by ms
executor until the youngest child attains
the age OF eighteen years. when all the
property remaining l. 10 be divided
equally between his eight children III
dred L., James William. JoBn Tanner,
Jane, Clarence Lee. Isabelle Holt. Robert
Hall and Victoria Kinnier. In the event
that any of them die before the period
fixed for the division, the Will provides
that the share OF each deceased chiid
shall go TO their child or children. ana
If they leave none. such share Is 10 be
divided among the brothers and sisters
SURVIVING
A LIMITED TIME.
If his partners desire TO continue the
business, in which Mr.. kinnier was in
terested here the will authorizes the
executor 10 continue it in his discretion
but only as a special partnership. nor
shall the business be continued beyond
the period fixed herein for tho division
of the estate.
The Convocation Of Southwestern VIZ
ginia. which includes the Protestant
II xttsr 3
meet in St Thomas church. Christians
burg, Apr1 18th. at y. VI. Or Mercer
i. Logan. OF Wytheville. IL the secretary.
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed TO-
dav in the clerks once OF ths United
states District Court from Or. p. Dorsey
Downey. of Roanoke. The liabilities are
placed at s26.sn.39 with creditors IN
Roanoke. Salem. Marion. Pamplin Guy
and Locust Grove. Va. and New London.
Md The assets amount 70 several thcus-
and dollars and exemptions are made OF
furniture. apparel. horse. COW and ac-
counts TO the value OF S,'I2
THREB UNFORTUNATES.
Mr.. Miller. guard from the western
Iunatic Asylum. at stanton. was IN the
CITY this morning with two patients. y.
c. Wilson and James Cook from Han-
fax county. whom he was taking 70 the
asvIum lie also took Mr. John w. Bate
man n stone cutter. of this city. VINO
was recently adiudged insane by a conn
mission OF justices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
l'DWpTfh lIer1uerS

The first meeting of the devotional &C.
partment of the Epworth League city
Union. under the charge Of Mr.. !. Frank
Tller was held in the parlors Of me
Young Mems Christian Association last
evening. quite a largo crowd was in
attendance and most OF the leagues of
the city were represented All present
responded To- Mr. Tillcr's request and
brought from their individual leagues
papers on the devotional department. and
quite a variety Of ideas were brought out
and talked over. Much good was ac-
comp.shed. The members will re-
turn with many new ideas FOR their
leagues. which will improve the league
work
The Junior Leaguers were also well
represented and many papers OF interest
read. which an enjoyed
IL was decided 20 hold a union PRAYER
and testimony meeting on the fourth Sun.
day and Monday In May. the place 20
be announced later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
NORTH CARDINALS
INSANE ASYLUM.
Board of Directors Reflected Most
of the Old officials.
NEW AGRICULTURAL BUILDING.
The State Board Has Ordered an An
mex TO the Department-Ihe Jim
Crow Car Bill May Go Into Eff
feet at Once-lnterest Paid.

RALEIGH, y. c.. April Especial
The Board Of Directors Of the Insane
Asylum here at their annual meeting
yesterday reelected the following Of
ncials: Dr. c. l.. Kirby superintendent,
salary. $500: Mrs. Whitaker. matron.
salary $500; Mr.. W. r. Crawford stew
ard. salary $1,000. with an additional 500
for acting as steward for the criminal In
sano department. All Of these have
served the asylum for some years and
given general satisfaction. The chairman
o. the board Is Mr. John ID. Biggs
NEW CASE OF SMALLPOX.
Another smallpox patient was removed
10 the pest house yesterday afternoon.
This IS the only pronounced case Of small
pox here now. but chicken-p0N is still
very prevalent here
The Building Committee of the Agricm.
tural Board has decided 10 build an all
mex TO the Agricultural Department and
state Museum al once The analytical
department has had It's powers $50 enlarged
that this became necessary. and in the
building OF this annex this department.
will be given precedence rh Museum
will only be given the upper STORY 81 the
II will be back OF the big a-ricu.tural
building and will cost about $1,000.
Superintendent OF Public instruction
, Mebane has advised tho school boards 10
recognize the County Board az Directors.
THE LATE COLD SNAP.
The cold snap and snowstorm Of this
week is said 10 have injured fruit and
also the tobacco crop. II viii delay the
shipments from the truck farms very ma
terlally and has injured some Of The crops.
II was thought that the Jim Crow car
law was 10 go into effect June lst. but
the bill reads: shall be IN force from
and after It's ratification
The bin mt into the hands OF the Cor
poration Commission the execution of
this law. SO as no date seems 10 have
been passed upon specially. the commits
sion will Mt this meeting look into the
matter ~ putting the law into operation
as early az possible
STATE FAIR FINANCES
The State Fair Association Directors
met Yesterday and ordered tho interest
for the bonded debt OF the association %
be paid. 'she interest is $500 ~ also
ordered old claims 10 the amount NJ s. 2'9
running back as far as ls94-to be paid.
This is the first time I'm many years ne
interest on thu bonds has been paid.
Colonel Cunningham president ~ The
association. deserves much credit for this
showing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
CHAMPIONS ARE :
GETTING IN FORM
BY Not Playing Too Hard They Act
Wisely.
PHILADELPHIA WON THE GAME.
Captain Wrigiey Shrcwdiy Holding
Men In for the Real Work of the
Championship Scason--Othcr
News of the Diamond.
PHILADELPHIA. WON THE GAME.

From present indications the Phillics
will b. heard from as "a strong factor in
the National League this season.
The outheid covers a mile, the inheld
shows bat one weak spot thlrd basej
and tho corps OF pitchers is strong, while
the backstops are in the game. and the
entire aggregation 80 after the BAH Ike
good ones.
They hit good and strong. and are away
ahead OF Washington IN this respect.
In the game yesterday tho Champions
did no, ovor-cxert themselves They
simply lct Philadelphia know they were
there and that was about all. although
AZ the end of The fourth inning the score
stood 90 against philadelphia.
This lead was short lived. however. for
I'm the next inning Philadelphia made
four runs. and Richmond made one. which
proved to be their last Of the game. while
tho visitors by a great streak OF batting
piled mp seven more against the six al
ready made. before they let up in the
eighth inning.
Captain Nriglcy held his men IN yes-
terday Realizing that too much hard
work AZ this stage Of the season would
not redown 10 the benefit Of the team.
be Instructed them 20 go ~ easy with
out too much cxertion. and the crowd did
rot dispute thc wisdom Of this action.
Some % the work was brilliant. how
over and was apDlaudod. especially that
by Wriclcy himself NJ short
II was again demonstrated that hoth
Dolan and Dundon would do themselves
Justice IN an exchange Of places. Tho OK
hlhitlon games PLAYED 90 FAR have shown
that neither player Is in his element.
Time may change this. however. and ~
is safe 10 say that should Manager Wens
see that an exchange would be beneficial
all around he will certinly make it.
Hargrove was IN his old place al center
yesterday. for tho first time this season
and ne was welcomed back with applause
hv his admirers. He covered his ground
very well. aid hit for n triple. but his
throwing arm Is still in its socket.
Calhoun Is all that can he expected AT
first. but Wigs throwing to second needs
a little tempcring.
Chesbro and Goodwin were I'm the box
again Yesterday. and the cranks are grow
ing anxious and impatient 10 see Donovan
and Flaherty work. These two VIII prob
ably be given a chance in the Boston
series.
The consistent work Of Umpire McDer-
mott deserves mention. No one has ques-
toned 70 any degree his decisions. and
he bids fair 70 become q faVoIte Win
The cranks. He "a conscientious and firm
and knows his business and the Allan
tic League has a good one in him.
Boston. the Champions Of the Nauonai
League. will be here for two games pesln,
ming to-day. and ne this cl''> 5 one OF
pichuords favorites. there will doubt
les he n big crowd 10 see them.
The detailed score OF yesterdays game