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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1889

Page

8

Ripple Yacht Damaged In Newport Collision

Steam yacht Ripple owned by W Wharton of Philadelphia was struck amidships at Reynolds's dock in Newport by schooner Nellis Eaton of Calais. The bow crashed into the yacht as the schooner dragged her anchor while trying to dock under mainsail causing damage to fittings estimated at least 400 dollars.

Newrport R.I Speciar Ripple

Rhode Island Cruise Abandoned by Storm

Special weather forced the Rhode Island club cruise to abort the remainder of the voyage. The squadron dispersed at Potter's Cove with intent to sail to Wickford canceled. Rhoda Ana Peri Wilful Nellie Arthur and Franklin proceeded to Newport to await the New York club. others returned home.

Watson Rhode Island Potter's Cove Newport New Bedford Provence R. IL Rhode Island Club Potter’s Cove Wickford Rhoda Ana Peri Wilful Nellie Arthur Franklin New York Club

Yachts at Newport Harbor Open for Week’s Races

Newport Newport Aug 5 yachts are arriving for the upcoming races. In harbor are steamers Alva Wanda Vidette Stranger Magnolia Sakoonet Wampanoag Norseman Constellation Columbia Amona Quickstep Fenella Verena Alpha and others including sloops Peri Iolanthe Alene Cinderella Egir Tomahawk cutters Maggie Bantam with Quickstep noted as coming off the ways today.

Newport Sprctar Alva Wanda Vidette Stranger Magnolia Sakoonet Wampanoag Hoouvers Norseman Constellation Columbia Amona Quickstep Fenella Verena Alpha Peri Iolanthe Alene Cinderella Egir Maggie Bantam

Petrel and Other Yachts Reported in Port

A new reproxp note dated Aug 5 reports Petrel at this port undergoing a five foot mast shortening and planned westward sailing at week’s end. Steam yacht Fire Fly of Boston travels to Fish Island railway for repairs while steam yacht Gleam and sloop Cricket stay docked tonight.

Petrel Reproxp Fire Fly Boston Fish Island Railway Gleam Cricket

Dorchester Yacht Club Race Postponed

The open Dorchester Yacht Club race scheduled for yesterday was postponed due to heavy weather. Only one yacht in each class appeared, so officials decided not to start. A new date has not been fixed.

Dorchester Club Dorchester Yacht Club

Watson criticizes new deed of gift for America Cup

Glasgow observer notes Mr. Watson argues the challenger has full vessel data and ten months to build, while the defender starts from near complete designs. He calls the new deed a bid to secure easy triumph and cites Royal Clyde Club opposition and possible royal endorsement of clubs’ stance.

N.Y. Y.C Royal Clyde Club Sweet New York Yacht Club Thistle Royal Squadron Watson Mr. Watson

Last Day at Newcastle in Wright Ditson Tennis Event

Wet conditions halted play in Newcastle New Hampshire as Campbell and Huntington win a rain interrupted doubles match. Williston Wright advance in finals against Hovey Weeden with a sequence of tight games and deuce points. Contests at Mossly Hall proceed with singles matches as courts recover and plans shift to Nahant tournament offerings.

Wentworth Newcastle N. H Wright Ditson Campbell Huntington Lee Tallant See and Williston Wright Hovey Weeden Winers Willistonegan Deuce Right Serving Boore Eeeey Ovey Vantage Ad Wiliston Wrignt Heucead Eeden Hoveyost Heuce C. A. Chase Bar Harger Malory KE. C. Cushman E. N. Scott K. Shaw M. KR. Duval

The Apache Mission at Mt Vernon Progress Report

A sub committee report on teaching Apache prisoners at Mt Vernon barracks Alabama describes progress since March 4 with about sixty children under influence, a Sunday school, and English learning. It notes health and discipline gains, need for schoolhouse and farm training, and argues for relocation to an Eastern home for broader civilized instruction.

Indian Citizenship Committee Mt. Vernon Barracks Alabama Sinclair U.S.A Painter Mt. Vernon Major Fort Marion Annie White Sunday School Litchfield Conn Geronimo Incentine Tilyon Booth Marion E. Stephens

Rye Beach summer social scene gathers notable guests

At Rye Beach New Hampshire 10000 summer visitors enjoy a rainless spell as arrivals include Samuel Bell and family from Philadelphia James Murray Kay from Brooklyn and many others. Notable events feature a progressive euchre party at Little Boar's Head and a pianoforte recital for St Andrew's church. The Tuskegee Singers perform at the Casino and Professor Parsons builds a premier cottage.

Rye Beach N.H Sorcraw Rye Farragut Newton Ray and Family St. Louis J. Cumnock Chicopee Ridgely C. H. Bulkley Cleveland Hector McKenzie Edith Blane Cambridge James Stearns Brooklyn N. Y Rising Sun P. C. Cheney Manchester N. H Little Boar’s Head Charles Bradbury Boston Miss Lewis St. Andrew’s-by-the-sea Batchelder’s Richard Hoffman Seaview House Newcastle Tuskegee Singers Alabama Parsons Maine

They Couldn’t Solve Daly In Opening Game Upset

In Indianapolis Aug 5 the Hoosiers fell 4 to 2 to Boston as Daly’s delivery troubled the home team. Boyle pitched well for Boston with solid support. Denny and Daily contributed in the field, while Glasscock missed a train and attendance reached 1100. Other scores noted include New Yorks over Chicagos and Cleveland’s win over Washingtons in a day of minor games.

Indianapolis Young Daly Hoosiers Boston Boyle Denny Glasscock Cincinnati Kostons K. BH. PO Rieh'd'sn Js Sullivan Johnston Os Buesley Smith McGeachy Ganzel Busett Daly Bosons Sullivan Richardson Hines Kelly Brown Bostons Imes bail—Ganzel Curry Cutcaco Chicagos NEW Yorks R.bh PO. A. R RBH Gore Ryan Tiernan Ewing Duffy Connor Ol Nson Richa'd Oilfeffer Ward Darling O'Rourke Burns Whitney Gumbert O'Day Bastian Keefé Reed New York O’ Rourke Dutfy Dutty Anson Pfeffer Ernan Ivan Wore van Haltern Guinbert Cleveland O’brien Senators Ferson Pittsburg Penn Galvin Sanders Gleason Miller Morris Carroll Beckley Meyers Farrar Reat

Bids Opened for Cochituate Dam Project by Water Board

The Water Board opened proposals from Moulton and Mahoney, Parker, and Rowe for Lake Cochituate dam work. Totals range from 26,676 to 29,320 and the bid scope includes earth excavation, clay puddle, stone masonry, concrete, block paving, rubble paving, brick masonry and spruce lumber. No contract awarded.

Lake Cochituate Water Board Moulton & Mahoney Charles W. Parker Thomas A. Rowe

Baker to be sent to Maine after arrest in city

Hiram A. Baker, wanted in Steuben Maine for breaking and entering Linnall B. Noyes store, was arrested yesterday in this city and will be sent to Maine to face charges.

Baker Maine Hiram A. Baker Steuben Linnall B. Noyes

Scores From Nearby Games

In Hartford Hartford, the 7 to b Lowell team won at New Haven New Havens where Worcester 2 beat them. Philadelphia Brooklyn team defeated Athletics 13 to 0. Baltimore Cincinnati clash saw Baltimores 2 and Baltimore 3. Columbus Columbus routed Kansas Citys 5 to 0.

Hartford Hartfords Lowells New Haven New Havens Worcesters Philadelphia Brooklyns Athletics Baltimore Cincinnatis Baltimores Columbus Kansas Citys

Copper box found in Merchants' Exchange cornerstone

Workmen tearing down the old Merchants' Exchange at 53 State Street recovered a copper box embedded in the cornerstone. It was sent to the Bostonian Society committee including Curtis Guild Samuel H. Russell William Clarence Burrage and Major George O. Carpenter. Receipt was acknowledged by clerk Clarence Burrage. The box remains unopened and will likely stay sealed for a few days while some committee members are away.

Merchants’ Exchange State Street Bostonian Society Messrs Curtis Guild Samuel H. Russell William Clarence Burrage George O. Carpenter Clarence Burrage

Aldermen authorize tree trimming along telegraph wires

At yesterday's meeting the Western Union and Postal Telegraph Cable companies and the fire alarm department were granted permission to trim trees interfering with jointly operated telegraph wires between Northampton street and the Dedham line through Albany Dearborn Zeigler Harrison avenue Dudley and Washington. Work will be supervised by the city forester and at no cost to his department.

Board of Aldermen Western Union and Postal Telegraph Cable Companies Fire Alarm Department Northampton Street Dedham Albany Dearborn Zeigler Harrison Avenue Dudley Washington

The Professor at Oakland Garden Theatre

A review notes Olive Roberts as Daisy Brown gives the brightest performance while James O Barrows fails to animate the title role. The production shows earnest effort and commendable music and scenery though the play needs more delicate handling by the company.

Oakland Garden Gillette Oakland Garden Theatre Daisy Brown Olive Roberts James O. Barrows

Merchants' Week Association lists Boston firms joining

A long roster shows clothing boots and shoes dry goods and many trades joining the Boston Merchants' Week Association for the September convention. Membership exceeds last year with subscriptions reaching about $3000 and 18-269 firms listed including 10 named clothing boot and related houses and many others across paints drugs grocers and more.

Boston Merchants’ Week Association Merchants’ Week Association Howard W. Spurr Commercial Street Boston Boston Clothing Company J. B. Barnaby Company Bouve & Daniels Cushing, Olmstead & Snow Davis, Hopkins & Bates Freeland, Loomis & Co Isaac Fenno & Co Charles Green & Co D. M. Hodgdon & Co Hopkins, Richmond & Co Leland, Rice & Co Lewis & Cohen Miner, Beal & Co Leopold Morse & Co Macallar Parker & Co Myers & Andrews Raphael & Lewenberg O. Reinstein & Co Rhodes, Ripley & Co A. Shuman & Co G. W. Simmons & Co Smith, Whiting, Connor & Co Spitz Bros. & Mork Standard Clothing Company Thompson, Pe & Willis Whitten, Burdett & Oung Boots Batchelder & Lincoln H. E. Boynton Burrell, Houghton & Co Chase, Hewitt & Co G. F. Daniels & Co E. P. Dodge Manufacturing Poor, Towne & Co Charles Richardson & Co Charles W. Trainer & Co John F. Nickerson & Co Silas Peirce & Co Saville, Somes & Co Sears & Co Sleeper & Co Howard W. Spurr & Co Wason, Peirce & Co George H. Weeks & Co Heal, Higgins & Henderson Bradford Thomas & Co Fred Butterfield & Co Farley, Harvey & Co C. F. Hovey & Co Jackson, Mandell & Daniell Jordan, Marsh & Co Russ, Cobb & Co Shepard, Norwell & Co Wheeler, Blodgett, & Co R. H. White & Co Wilson, Larrabee & Co Carter, Carter & Kilham G. S. Cheney, & Co Cutler Bros. & Co Gil J. W. Roberts & Co W. F. Robinson & Co John P. Squire & Co Chase & Co Dickey & Co Fobes Hayward & Co Walter M. Lowney McDonald & Perkins Henry 8 Bridgham & Co Clement &iSoule Lovett, Hart & Phipps Co Neal Morse & Co W.N. Todd & Co Samuel Williams Bigelow & Dowse Bolles, Kimball & Wilde Brooks, Baldwin & Robbins Cutler, Woodrough & Co Dame, Stoddard & Kendall Robert M. Diaz & Co Frye, Phi Coleman, Mead , Co Davis, Pitts & Co Lally & Collins Walker-Stetson-Sawyer Company Allen, Lane & Co Danforth, Clark & Co Lawrence & Co Smith, Hoga & Gardner White, Payson & Co Joseph W. Woods, Crockery Abram French & Co Jones, McCuffee & Stratton Morey, Churchill & Morey Nicholson, Frost & Co Nickerson & Blodgett Norcross, Mellen & Co Chase & Sanborn Dwinell, Hayward & Co F.D. Maynard & Co D. & L. Slade Co Stickney & Poor Winslow, Rund & Watson B. T. Babbitt Curtis, Davis & Co James C. Davis & Son L. Jones & Co Proctor & Gamble Mark A. Torrey & Co Baertoh Carter & Co Carter, Rice & Co. (Corp Pulsifer, Jordan & Pfaff Stimpson & Co A. L. Tribble & Co Dyer Rice & Co Moore, Smith & Co North, Fiske & Co Spaulding & Co Taylor Bros. ‘ Stoves Magee Furnace Company Smith & Anthony Stove Company Juttle & Bailey Manufacturing Company Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Company Horace E. Walker

Keany Elected President by Boston Democratic Meeting

The Boston Democratic city committee elected Matthew Keany as permanent chairman during a peaceful gathering led by Patrick Maguire. He is expected to be confirmed again tonight and to call a Friday meeting to finalize the organization, with hopes for party unity and focus on common foes.

Boston Democracy Democratic City Committee Meionaon Patrick Maguire Matthew Keany Court House Keany Boston Maguire Reed Charlestown Creed Ward Ward 6 P. D. Dwyer Mr. Keany Democratic Party Matthew _Keany Democratic John H. Sullivan McLellan

Hotels Guests List From Various Cities Abounds

A long list of guests staying at hotels across New York Boston Philadelphia and other cities is reported. Names include Youngs Sandel Balls Webb Holmes Knowles Black Posterthwaith Platte Edgerly Warfield Parker Brin and many others with spouses and families. The compilation reads as a social register of travelers and residents visiting major hotels.

A. N. Wilson J. B. Burns Philadelhia C. E. Furman Pichenee X.Y C. J. Bonaparte J. Day Baltimore Robert H. Cuca New York Vanderpool and Son Morristown N. Tremost A. H. Elliot W. Drescher Rochester N. Y E. Walter Histed Pittsburg G. Cramer and Family St. Louis

The Macintosh Coats Offered at Bargain Prices

Hall Rubber Company promotes Macintosh coats as excellent quality, odorless, and warrantied at an exceptionally low price. The rush has led to immense sales recently, and the ad urges men to buy before vacation and stock runs out.

Macintosh Hall Rubber Company

NOTES ABOUT THE CITY AND LOCAL EVENTS

The New England delegates to the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America meet in Cleveland on August 7, with a special train leaving Fitchburg depot. The city tax grace period is extended to Thursday due to City Hall closure on Wednesday. Joseph Crow, 35, was injured by a premature rock blast on Humboldt avenue Roxbury and hospitalized. Albert Cummings, 10, was buried by earth collapse at North Beacon street Brighton and rushed home. Boston’s Johnstown relief total stands at 15906461 dollars. Alfred Cunniff fell ten feet into an elevator well at 395 Washington street, injuring his head and sent to City Hospital. Joshua Brothers, constable, faces continued perjury case to Sept. 6 in Municipal Court.

New England Total Abstinence Union of America Cleveland Aus Fitchburg Joseph Crow Humboldt Avenue Roxbury Crow North Bennet Street City Hospital Albert Cummings George Street Brighton North Beacon Street Boston Johnstown Blake’s Express Company Jamaica Plain Alfred Cunniff Key South Streets Standard Clothing Company Washington Street Cunniff Joshua Brothers

Boston's Guest Arrangements for President Harrison Visit

Boston mayor issues proclamation inviting citizens to observe a holiday, display flags, and meet President Harrison at Faneuil Hall on Wednesday. Streets near Faneuil Hall and Hotel Vendome to be roped off during events. offices closed in his honor. Procession routes outlined for arrival and departure from Vendome with multiple carriages and escorts. Harrison to leave Boston Thursday morning. details of subsequent travel and schedule through August 7 and beyond.

Boston Hart Harrison United States Faneuil Hall Thomas N. Hart Board of Aldermen Thursda Faneuil Hall Square Hotel Vendome Eddy Board of Police Dartmouth Street Newbury Marlboro Commonwealth Avenue Clarendon Exeter Arlington Beacon School Washington State Streets Merchants’ Row Allen Common Council Commonwealth Brighton Avenues Cambridge Street Chestnut Hill Avenue Reservoir Washington, Allston Summit Beacon Streets Warner International Keller Carter Bann Thomas M. Carter Dalton Aldrich Spa Erence Faneuila Washindon New York Bar Harbor Blaine Windom Proctor Halford Fall River Mr. Halford Vermont White Mountain Indianapolis

Tenth annual convention of the Photographers Association of America

The Photographers Association of America opens its tenth annual convention in Mechanics' Building for four days. J F Ryder of Cleveland speaks at the welcome session, reports are read, and next meeting site chosen. Officers elected Thursday. harbor excursion Saturday. Exhibits, awards, and a bronze prize titled The Roman Wrestlers valued at $200. Centennial Daguerre birth celebrated. Daguerreotype process noted since 1839. Free anniversary to be marked worldwide.

Photographers’ Association of America Mechanics J. F. Ryder Cleveland Mechanics’ Building Longfellow Daguerre Niepce Puitevin Academy of Sciences Arago Stephenson

Boston Police Chief Wade to Attend Factory Inspectors Convention

Chief Wade of the district police and several inspectors will depart Boston for the third annual National Association of Factory Inspectors of North America convention. It opens at the State House in Trenton New Jersey tomorrow and runs for two days. Wade serves as association president.

Wade Department Boston National Association of Factory Inspectors of North America State House Trenton N.J Association

Probate Court Proofs Wills and Admin for Essex County

Salem Probate Court proves multiple wills and grants letters of administration for estates including Bradford Burt Chase Goodwin Holt Honors and others Names listed for estates and inventories with varied values As read, the will of Sarah Merrill of Methuen leaves residue about 4500 to First Parish Church Methuen

Essex County Salem Harmon Thomas Bradford Lynn George R. Burt Nahant Ann L. Chase West Newbury Robert Goodwin Beverly Lydia J. Holt Andover John R. Honors Swampscott Alanson Ingalls Mary H. Kittridge North Andover Mary Leiaveur Dennis McCarty John W. Marshall Lucy Jane Trask John N. Knight Noury Charles Foster Haverhill Ellen Wilson Gloucester Mary E Coffin Newburyport James Damon Ipswich Almira Damon Joanna O'Sullivan

Notes on delightful or delightfully in a school name

In Keene New Hampshire on August 4 a reader questions Henry James’s phrasing in a Deerfield School notice. They wonder whether delightful sound or sounding name is meant and ask for Mr James to clarify the correct adverb use.

Taverner Henry James Deerfield School Mr. James

Arraignment and discharge over ten cent church tithe

Boston Post reports a Biddeford Maine priest was arraigned and discharged after ejecting a man from his church for refusing to pay a ten cent tithe imposed by the bishop. The piece contrasts the act with J Boyle O Reilly verses about payers and takers and questions church authority.

Dear Taverner Boston Post Biddeford J. Boyle O’reilly Plymouth England

The Late Mrs Samuel Frothingham Funeral

The funeral for the late Mrs Samuel Frothingham was held at 254 Beacon Street yesterday afternoon. Her sudden death removed a person of majestic dignity and Christian grace whose gentleness and self forgetfulness aided many and whose charitable acts awaited no praise. Those who knew her carry sacred memories of a saintly soul and aspire to nobler deeds.

Samuel Frothingham Beacon Street

Children’s Festival Week At Point of Pines

Children’s Festival week at the Point of Pines promises free entertainments and gifts for all visiting children if weather allows. The Apaches entertain in the afternoon and evening, with Baldwin’s Cadet Band giving daily concerts.

Point of Pines Balwin

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