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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1888

Page

8

Where Do They Reside The Nova Scotia Sailors In Gloucester

In a published interview David Tarr of James Garr & Bro says ninety Nova Scotian sailors arrived at Gloucester this season and scattered to the wharves choosing vessels by fancy. Testimony before a senate committee notes three fifths of crews are American. Owners deny rail transport or ready occupancy of ships by crews, while Cape Ann Breeze reports arrivals from Pubnico NS to command new vessels.

David Tarr James Garr & Bro Nova Epes Tarr James E. Tarr John J. Pew John Pew & Son Fernwood Gloucester Nova Scotia Ada S. Babson The Post Cape Ann Breeze Onday Orlando ¥. Vanumburg Pubnico N. S Messrs D. C H. Babgon Ada Association Boston

Merchants Week Proposed by Boston Trade Groups

An adjourned meeting of Boston business associations, led by N W Farley, approved a plan for Merchants' Week May 14 to 19. The event would offer half fare rail rates within 75 miles and hotel arrangements, with a committee formed to manage arrangements and entertainment for visiting merchants.

Boston Merchants’ Association Boston Passenger Committee Boston New England Boston & Albany Ogdensburg Champlain George H. Hutchinson N. E. Weeks Hutchinson United States Wilson Iton Merchants’ Association Edward 8. Wilson N. W. Farley Boston Paper Trade Association H. Q. Stimpson Boston Oil Trade Associatieu G. H. Leonard Boston Dry Bakers’ Club B. Bird Boston Wish Bureau L. Pickett

Citizens' Law and Order League celebrates sixth anniversary

The Citizens' Law and Order League of Massachusetts marks its sixth anniversary at Hotel Vendome at 3 00 PM on Thursday May 3 with a 5 00 PM dinner for members and friends. Prominent league speakers and music are planned. Attendance is expected to be large and reservations should be made with the secretary. speaker names will be announced soon.

Citizens’ Law and Order League of Maasachusetts Hotel Vendome

Alert schooner yacht launched amid spectator fleet at Lynn

The schooner Alert built by Smith was launched at high tide with over 1000 spectators. A lifting setup under the keel and a tug assisted after the craft stuck in mud near shore. Designed for speed and cruising, the 160 ton vessel features a unique keel, heavy construction, and tall masts. The Lynn Yacht Club prepares a new clubhouse, with regatta plans to be finalized May 1. The Volunteer Yacht Club, formed Dec 29 1887, lists 75 members and a fleet at the Lynn boat house.

Alert Smith William H. Sprague Henry Bryant Charles A. Longfellow Hugh Cochrane Dr. Bryant Shadow Daniel Sargent J. P. Hawes Charles J. Paine Snow Rich Oregon Lynn Yacht Club Yacht Club Lynn M. Howard Dennis Nathaniel 7. Davidson Fred A. Taylor William B. Newhall Charles B. Taylor Johnson & Farns

Beethovens Fidelio and Ninth Symphony Review

The article surveys Beethoven’s Fidelio and the Ninth Symphony. It notes Fidelio’s origin at Theater an der Wien with Bouilly Gaveau Sonnleithner influence, its compilations and brevity edits, and ranks the Ninth as his greatest, most demanding and controversial work famed for introducing a chorus into a symphony.

Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven Fidelio Theater An der Wien Vienna Bouilly Gaveau Paris Joseph Sonnleithner Wagner

Reverend denounces office work for girls at Boston society

The Massachusetts Diocesan Organization of the Girls' Friendly Society met at Trinity Chapel. Father Edward Osborne condemned stenography, typewriting, and other office work for young women as demoralizing. He urged girls learn dressmaking and housekeeping instead. The event included addresses by local clergy, a Travellers Aid report, and elected officers.

Edward Osborne Trinity Chapel Boston Henry F. Allen Church of the Messiah F. B. Allen Trinity Church Evan Johnson Paddock Mra F. L. Morton Lynn Edith Lombard Ethel Cushing Mr. Smith C. F. Whittemore All Saints’ Church Ashmont Rebecca

Common Council Approves Altered City Appropriations

The council debates an appropriations bill with amendments restricting debt, reallocating funds to paving and lamplighting. A $150,000 cut to school instructors is withdrawn after opposition. Several orders concerning veterans, a drinking fountain, Memorial day transport, and library branch plans are approved or referred.

Common Council Peters Dolan Ward 20 Sullivan Fraser Comerford Richards Boylston Street Rice Exeter West Chester Park Ward 6 Washington Street Barry Lamp Lomasney Board of Health Desmond Keenan Murphy Carroll Movin Schoo R. Sullivan Sprague Foss Thomas Francis Meagher Union Veterans’ Union Water Board Charlestown Square Charlestown Boston Grand Army General Putnam Brooklyn Conn Public Library Tremont and Walpole Streets Board of Franklin Primary School Sur

Women Charity Club names emergency committee at meeting

At yesterday's gathering at Mrs. Hugh O'Brien's home, an emergency committee with full powers to act on special matters was appointed. Members include Mrs. M. BE. Lawton, Mrs. J. A. Willard, Mrs. G. F. Perkins, Mrs. Walter Swan, Mrs. William B. Smart, Mrs. F. A. Keith, Mrs. J. P. Emonds, Mrs. J. A. Buxton, Mrs. John Curtin, Mrs. J. S. Tibbitts, Mrs. John Prince, and Mrs. Daniels. The club name was affirmed and the constitution and bylaws were read. meeting adjourned for two weeks.

Women’s Charity Club Hugh O’brien M. BE. Lawton J. A. Willard G. F. Perkins Walter Swan William B. Smart F. A. Keith J. P. Emonds J. A. Buxton John Curtin J. 8. Tibbitts John Prince Daniels

Discussing Finances in City Council Amid Amendments

The Common Council passed the appropriation bill after a partisan two and a half hour debate. Minority notes urged lowering the pay bill to 720,000 with salaries placed permanently, sparking further clashes. Several committee readings followed with multiple amendments offered and rejected.

Board of Aldermen Alderman McLaughlin Murphy Short Gove Yras Doherty Kelley C. W. Smith Wilson K. Nays Allen Eddy McLaughlin Rogers Committee of the Whole Committee On Appropriations Board of Health Board of Police Boston Committee On Police Lowell Committee On Public Institutions Department of Public Institutions Committee of Public Institutions Common Council Keenan Messrs Bowman McKenna Ierce Desmond

City Notes on Trials and Local Orders in Charlestown

A warrant was sought for Charles Cowan on an assault charge from a séance. the court found no illegal assault. Charlestown groups note officers elected for the Free Dispensary and Hospital. Boston Lodge No.3 marks fourth anniversary with songs, magic, speeches, and dancing. Land sale at Main and Linwood. price 175 per foot. Lectures announced by Mrs. Livermore for April 28 on self-improvement. Rev. F B Allen resigns as Trinity Church assistant minister to serve as missionary locally.

Charles Cowan Hardy Cowan Charlestown Free Dispensary and Hospital Henry W. Bragg George D. Edwards Henry Lyon E. J. Forster Thomas G. Frothingham James F. Hunnewell Charles BR. Lawrence T. T. Sawyer Benjamin F. Stacey John Stowell John S. Whiting Gerald Wyman B. F. Stacey George H Dexter Hall Wells Memorial G. A. R. Quartet J. H. Wilson Professor le Roy Charles W. Sawyer Charlestown Main Street Linwood Place H. Griffith Mary A. Livermore Young Women’s Christian Association Berkeley Appleton Streets F. B. Allen Trinity Church Europe Protestant Episcopal Church

A Lady’s Plea for Ladies Only Car Seats and Stops

A Boston reader argues for dedicated ladies only car cars on game days to spare women from smoke, bad odors, and crowded transit. He suggests a car stopper position on Tremont Street to aid weary shoppers, offering sheltered seating and smoother rides for female passengers.

Taverner Temple Place Washington West Caribe Tremont Street

Man Held for $200 Larceny in Portland

A man who gave the name Cummings from Littleton is jailed at Station 5 charged with stealing $200 from a Portland woman. He spent most of the money and claims the balance was taken from him. The woman identifies him as William F. Cameron.

Cummings Littleton Station 5 Portland William F. Cameron

PUBLIC BEQUESTS AT LEOMINSTER WILL OF CAPTAIN BURRAGE

The late Captain Leonard Burrage's will allocates over 80000 to benevolent causes and friends. Major gifts go to Massachusetts Publishing Society 2000, American Board 2000, Home Missionary Society 2000, various societies 500 each, Olivet College 20000, and Leominster town supports 3000 for the worthy poor and 2000 for Public Library books. The estate remainder is divided into seven equal parts with one seventh to the American Board of Foreign Missions.

Leonard Burrage North Leominster Massachusetts Publishing Society American Board Home Missionary Society American and Foreign Christian Mission American Peace Society American Education Society Sabbath School Publishing Society Congregational Church of North Town of Leominster Town of Leominster American Board of Foreign Missions

Stylish Browning spring overcoat at Spitz Bros and Mark

The Brown ing spring overcoat is on sale at Spitz Bros. & Mark, 508 Washington street and 6 Bedford street. It comes in long or short cuts to suit taste, in smoke brown and drab shades, with top workmanship and finish. Priced at $16, considered affordable for most buyers.

Messrs

Baseball recap from Washington to Pittsburg and Indianapolis wins

Washington and Boston clash as Gilmore struggles allowing two runs amid errors while Washington shows resilience. Pittsburgh hosts Chicago with Sullivan homering as Chicago dominates fielding and pitching. New York beats Philadelphia at the Polo Grounds as Gleason is battered. Indiana edges Detroit as Shreve and Getzein shine before weather and rest issues wrap up the action.

Washington Whitney Gilmore Sutton Chicagos Pittsburgs A. R E. Ryan Sullivan Carroll Farrell Miller Anson Dunlap Pfeffer Coleman Wil’mson O O/Smith Burns Kuehne van H'lr Maul O Darling Morris Pittsburge Darling van Haltren Smith Williamson Pitteburgs Jay

Scores From Evening Games Across Cities

At Hanover Dartmouths three Manchester two. at Baltimore Baltimores five Brooklyns three. Philadelphia Clevelands ten Athletics nine. St Louis Cincinnatis four St Louis three. Worcester Worcesters ten Hamiltons three. Hartford Trinitys five Rose Hills Ford ham four. Kansas City Louisvilles seven Kansas Citys three.

Hanover Dartmouths Manchesters Baltimore Baltimores Brooklyns Philadelphia Clevelands Athletics St. Louis Cincinnatis Worcester Worcesters Hamiltons Hartford Trinitys Rose Hills Fordham Kansas City Louisvilles Kansas Citys

Sixty Nine Years of Odd Fellows Anniversary Celebrated

The Sovereign Grand Lodge marked the sixty ninth anniversary of the order in America with nationwide festivities. In Boston Grand Canton Shawmut hosted a ball at Odd Fellows Hall attended by General E Berry Palmer and Colonels Smith and Martin. Major Alonzo Spear directed the floor. 160 couples attended. Boston Lodge No 25 held a banquet at Young's with Past Grand Neal presiding and speeches by Past Grand Masters Ford Wadleigh Pillsbury and others.

Grand Lodge of the Order Odd Fellows Order America Baltimore Boston Grand Canton Shawmut Odd Fellows’ Hall E. Berry Palmer East Smith Cambridge Martin

Annual Military Ball for Massachusetts Guard Held in Cambridgeport

The Massachusetts Guard Company B First Regiment hosted its annual ball at Union Hall Cambridgeport last evening. Governor Ames and staff attended with a large city elite circle, as J Howard Richardson's orchestra played while the company drilled and danced into the night.

Massachusetts Guard Union Hall Cambridgeport J. Howard Richardson Dallinger Governor Ames Ballinger Lady W. E. Russell Dalton Horace T. Rockwell Sampson A. C. Wellington Burford Sixth Infantry R. B. Edes

First arrest under 1 percent liquor law at Rocky Mountain

The first arrest for violating the 1 per cent liquor law was made last evening at the Rocky Mountain beer hall, with Morrisons identified as the establishment involved and a resolution expected from authorities.

Morrisons Rocky Mountain Beer Hall

Wife seeks trustee relief over Boston Stock seat

In April the Supreme Judicial Court hears FisEx p Annie C Sweet's bill against William W Keith alleging she lent $6320 in July 1882 to buy a Boston Stock and Exchange Board seat to hold in trust for her. Keith refused to sell as the seat's value rose. Defense claims the loan aided Keith to trade for Sweet's insolvent husband. Demurrer overruled. merits heard. Attorneys H M Rogers C M Read for plaintiff and Loring & Loring for defendant.

Supreme Judicial Court FisEx.p. J Annie C. Sweet Walter H. Sweet William W. Keith Keith Boston Stock and Exchange Board Rior Boston Stock Exchange Laintiff H. M. Rogers C. M. Read Loring & Loring

Superior Court First Session Trial Dockets and Cases

In the first session at Lathrop J. the case Fletcher v Wyman concerns a contract on a note for 28186 with payment as defense. Verdict for plaintiff 35196. lawyers Dennison for plaintiff Bartlett for defendant. Second case Alden v Thurber alleges failure to meet contract for 10250 pounds raspberry jam at 11 cents per pound with $303.13 claimed. general denial. Third session list includes many case numbers and names. Second and Third Sessions continue with Heffer v Cressy alleging personal injury and damages up to 10000 with trial proceedings underway. Continuous docket entries list numerous other cases and references.

J. Taylor Fletcher Levi P. Wyman James H. Wyman Dennison C. W. Bartlett Oakley W. Alden Horace K. Thurber New York Edward Avery C. Q. Tirrell A. Hemmenway Thompson Samuel Heffer Leonard F. Cressy Framingham Thomas Weston L.S. Dabney H. G. Allen

Damages Cases in Norfolk Superior Court April 26

Norfolk County session listed cases including James Terry v E G Cutter for arnica mistaken as brandy, Charles F Doyle v Brockton Street Railway for ejection from a car, with J L Eldridge representing plaintiffs and others noted. Other docket entries include Brady v OConnell Cowen v Sunderland and Smith v Capen among underwood et al.

James Terry E. G. Cutter Weymouth J. L. Eldridge E. Bicknell Charles F. Doyle Brockton Street Railway Company Brockton C. W. Sumner Tracy Clark Brady O’connell Cowen Sunderland

Jury Disagreements in Nally vs Fitchburg Railroad and Hurley vs Stoneham

Superior Court Middlesex County reports jury disagreement in Nally vs Fitchburg Railroad Company while Hurley vs Town of Stoneham shows a jury out. Attorneys Allen & Mayberry represent the plaintiff and G A Torrey the defendant in the first case. W B Gale and J G Maguire serve the plaintiff and W B Stevens the defendant in the second. Additional case captions list various docket numbers and parties such as Mechtany v Fitchnan et al, Hesseltine v Globe, Manning v Gibbs, Briggs v Stinson, Johnson v Gormley, Henry V sane, Patten v Lynch, Connelly v sane, Lindley city Cambridge, and Mason v inhabitants Winchester.

Johnson Gormley Henry Sane Patten Lynch Connelly Lindley Cambridge Mason Winchester

The General Theological Library Membership Additions

At the forty-eighth meeting of the committee on new members George H. Burt and Nathaniel Gordon of Exeter New Hampshire accepted corporate membership. Annual corporate members include Solomon Sleeper Henry Glover J D Ball Josap Comer E B Phillips John T Taylor Carl Fehmer Arthur B Denny J L Allison Milnersville C and Helen A Brigham. First Baptist Church of Malden and First Congregational Society of Milton elected perpetual members enabling their pastors to use the library and draw books gratis. Nineteen other persons and five churches were elected conditionally.

General Theological Library George H. Burt Nathaniel Gordon Exeter N. H Association Messrs Solomon 3. Sleeper Henry R. Glover J. D. Ball Josap Comer E. B. Phillips John T. Taylor Carl Fehmer Arthur B. Denny

Not Condemned by the Pope on Irish Plan of Campaign

Rome reports pope did not condemn the plan of campaign. Abuse bans apply. forcing tenants to join is denounced. Irish bishops and priests, including Archbishop Walsh, strongly back the plan.

John Boyle O'Reilly The Pilot Rome London Chronicle Holy Office Dwyer Limerick Healy Clonfert Walsh Dublin Gennazzano Ireland

Collateral Loan Company Semiannual Auction Continues

The Collateral Loan Company's semiannual sale, ongoing since Monday, will run today and tomorrow in Boston. Hundreds have attended. bargains remain as the catalogue is reduced but best lots, including jewelry, watches, silverware, firearms, paintings, and instruments, are yet to be sold to satisfy law. Sales start at 10 a.m. daily at 328 Washington Street.

Tur Collateral Loan Company Boston Washington Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Merchants’ Association E. B. Wilson M. Q. Simpson George H. Leonard William B. Bird Joseph Burnett Frank L. Ripley A. 8. Brown H. W. Spurr George Hutchinson John D. Norton D. S. Greenough Benjamin Johnson J. C. MacCready C. 8. Ober LAW and Order League Girls’ Friendly Society Osborne Satan the Common Council John Smith Senators Chicago Indianapolis Bostons Washingtons B. Kelly Daily Wise Morrill O Murray Hornung Myers Johnston Ojlrwin Tate Donnelly O Madden Boron Ics Dailey Shoch Hoy Kelly Nash Madden O’brien Irwin Murray Pittspurg Hoosiers Getzein Shreve Glasscoe Vee Peetsht Hines Detroits R. Bh.po A. E R. BH. PO A. E. Moffatt Ceres Twitchell Esterb Hanlon Bassett Bennett Buckley Sree Denny Seery Richison Shomberg Esterbrook White Eery NEW Yorks Philadelphias E. Gore Wood Tiernan Andrews Ewing O Fogarty Connor Oj Mulvey Card Farrar Ee Teee Mulvey Crane Richardson Gore Ward Fogarty Schriver Hallman Gleason Shriver Lathrop, J Masse Laux Dunham Mfg. Co Locke Cutter Curtis Edwards Reber Moley Riley Moore Valda Ryan Boston Gaslight Co Heffer Cressy Loring Lincoln Mfg. Co Same Plympton Sachse Chadwick Clifford Cook Delong Canney Harrington Casey Barker, J Eaton Crisp Podbury Jones Aan Gobo Seaey Jefts Nat Barneorex Gton Ves B.a al Cunard SS Webh Peterson Eatonervee Averill Thorndike Holman March Warden McKay Norfolk County Bishopp, J Weer Mechtany Fitchnan Et al Hesseltine Globe Manning Gibbs Briggs Stinson Fiyal Tian Roya Aking Powvee Co Wall St. N Sowkers Lawn and Garden Wm. Doogue Bostay Public Gardens Zacre Bowker Fertilizer CO Beaver &T Baker’s Procersors W. Baker & CO Dorchester Mass Norman McDona Monumental Amuse James Russell Lowell Mt. Auburn Newton Watertown Sleeper Hall New England Conservatory Beneficent Society of the Conservatory Ditson’s Boot and Shoe Buyers Atlantic J B Gramling Gramling, Spaulding & O Atlanta J A Smith Moore, Marsh & Co Altoona Penn Spear Spear Bros M Daniel Rlandorf H Adler Cohen & Adler Bloomington J P Smith R P Smith & Sons Selz, Schwab & Co I P Farnum I P Farnum & Co Ill Henderson M Weaver H M Weaver & Co Memphis Tenn H Vogel Hill & Sons Montgomery Ala A Stern Stern & Co Mobile M Wollner Wollner & Lowenstein Pepered Wis P Mayer Mayer B & § Co Milwaukee F Beals Beals, Torrey & Co Nashville L W Hall Hall-Mason Shoe Co Thomas E Greacen M Belknap Shumway Pittsburg Laira Ore Akin Akin, Selling & Co A Blanchard S A Blanchard & Co W Tedcastle R G Clark & Co Trenenennene Cal P Rehfisch Osterman Wilmington A French French & Sons, Am Bottli Gover Cork TRE H. Graves & Sonns
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