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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1887
Page
5
In Washington during the past week railway officials studied drawings and models of patented car heaters. Experts say four hundred patents exist, but none yet meet all conditions for safe heating under varied passenger car use.
Washington February 8 The House judiciary committee instructed Chairman J Randolph Tucker to report back the bill favoring claimants under the French spoliation act with the right to appeal from the Court of Claims to the Supreme Court The government would also gain the right to appeal About 30 000 dollars has been awarded against the government in judgments Eleven cases pressed by the court remain unsettled and action this Congress seems unlikely The measure grew from concerns over the government brief and defense in the original trials and its impact on future arguments
Wasaincrox Feb 8 The President is amused by newspaper bets on his choice for five interstate commerce commissioners. He has not decided, plans to weigh merits with Cullom Reagan input, and may consult Reagan about ex Governor Ireland of Texas for a commission spot.
In Washington on February 8 Benjamin F. Butler spent an hour in the House chatting with members and occupying Morrison's seat. Moorfield Storey of Boston, counsel for the Northern Pacific Railway, is in the capital in the company's interest. The Public Printer Benedict confirmation fight centers on a clash between the Typographical Union opposing him and veterans organizations supporting him.
Washington reports General Viele celebrates passage of the Mexican pension bill naming beneficiaries including Representatives Morrison Forney Walford Negley and Senator Maxey. Also listed are Generals Gibbons Frye Gibson Ayres and Colonels Best Mason and Hamilton and widows Mrs Polk and Mrs General Logan along with Confederate officers Cerro Gordon Williams Longstreet Wilcox and Joe Johnston.
The President appoints Frederick A. Currier as Fitchburg postmaster after a three cornered contest. Currier had strong backing from Congressman Russell and Mr. Collins and draws with limited opposition from Mr. Kimball and allies. Other nominated offices faced no notable contest.
Boston arrivals include E G Parks F E Littlefield H H Chandler and F A Situs at Willards A Merrill H E Davidson and Henry G Parker at the Riggs House Also Q O Madden stays at Welckers.
In Washington on February 8 the Eads Tehuantepec bill was laid over. A Senate bill to secure statistics on the value of vessel fisheries passed, and a House measure on importing and landing spawning season mackerel was taken up amid opposition led by Messrs Saulsbury Meepherson and Miller who call it a New England device limiting fishing to certain coasts.
Massachusetts and Maine fishermen push a three month Atlantic close season to protect mackerel stocks, while critics say it creates a monopoly and burdens the public with higher prices. Debates reference 400 vessels and 5000 seamen, with support from fisheries officials and opposition from fishmongers and southern states. An amendment delays the measure to March 1, 1888, and the Senate adjourns after a secret session.
Washington February 8 The House discussed U S attorneys and marshals pay but adjourned for the foreign affairs bill on Rock Springs losses Seventy six to one hundred one adopted the House substitute The House also passed laws banning opium imports by Chinese subjects and enforcing submarine cable protection A conference urged arbitration and trade ties with the Americas It adjourned after evening eulogies for Beach Dewdney and Arnot of New York.
The President sent to the Senate today a slate of postmaster nominations including Frank A. Millett in Mechanic Falls Maine Nathaniel J. Edgerly in Laconia New Hampshire Chauncey A. Fellows in Plymouth New Hampshire James F. Lynch in Watertown Massachusetts Eben Akin Jr in Fairhaven Massachusetts Frederick A. Currier in Fitchburg Massachusetts E Clifford Nash in Abington Massachusetts William Hilton in Bradford Massachusetts David Tucker in Seymour Connecticut William B. Brotherton in Milford Connecticut Theodore F. Rose in Lycoming Connecticut
Admiral Bouquet de la Grye reports experiments by the Prince of Monaco testing deep sea currents with light water tight caskets launched far from land. Some reached land after several days showing a daily movement of two to six miles. Glass caskets faced more wave action. Temperature at 150 metres varied between Biscay and Portugal, aiding understanding of marine life migrations including sardines.
The appointment of James F. Lynch to succeed S. S. Gleason as Watertown postmaster was announced. Lynch, an old-time Democrat, has worked at Etna Mills and ran a grocery in Atna Mills before moving to Watertown, where he has held various offices. His Washington-forwarded petition was backed by local Democrats and possibly endorsed by Hon. P. A. Collins. The salary is 1600 dollars with net income about 1000 after expenses. Lynch is about 50 years old.
The school committee discussed overhauling music teaching amid disagreements over methods. A new system was urged while some argued diversity among teachers is inevitable. Nominations for teacher posts were approved and plans for new grammar and primary school buildings were advanced with budget figures for salaries and incidents totaling 1,566,848 dollars.
Tufts College faculty adopts strict recitation attendance policy. Absences count zero in rank unless caused by illness or extraordinary reasons, with private exams to make up prolonged absences. Chapel attendance remains voluntary, and trustees plan a new hill building on the old post office site.
A London Daily News piece argues Spaniards complain about wine imports that flow to England via France. It cites U S consul reports: Sherry from Cadiz and Andalusia yields about 2 million gallons, Manzanilla from Jerez about 3 million, and Huelva white wine about 8 million gallons. Much is exported to France and other countries.
A London Daily News essay muses on how trade names adopt famous names from history and contemporary figures. It wonders whether dignitaries like Wellington or Blucher would be amused or flattered by items bearing their names.
Miss Annie McCarty, once a public school teacher in Town, moved to this city five years ago and was injured by a fall. She and a Boston lady, with whom she lives, faced eviction as resources ran dry. The claims committee had no legal power to aid them, but voluntary contributions totaling 41 dollars were raised. McCarty seeks a new position, being well educated and an excellent penman.
Passenger service by this line will be resumed today the steamer Providence leaving Fall River for New York on arrival of connecting train from Boston the steamer Old Colony following tomorrow.
At Parker House the Eastern Yacht Club named W. F. Weld as Commodore J Malcolm Forbes as vice commodore F Gordon Dexter as rear commodore Edward Burgess as secretary and treasurer P T Jackson Jr as treasurer and council members C O Foster H S Hovey. Hovey declined a ref lection Forbes declined a promotion owners of the Puritan give the Goelet cup to be sailed for yearly by the yacht making best time in the annual regatta.
The Boston Ideal Opera Company presents Martha at the Boston Theatre with shows at 7 45 PM. Hollis Street Theatre offers Boucicault's Fin Mac Cool with 2 PM and 7 45 PM performances plus the Boston Museum features Tield by the Enemy. The Globe Theatre stages The Knights in Over the Garden Wall and Hoodman Blind with afternoons at 2 and evenings at 7 45. Howard Athenaeum hosts Kernell Specialty Company with 2 PM and 8 PM shows. Bijou Theatre runs Hroop of Gold with 2 PM and 8 PM performances.
Stocks include R. L. Day & Co at 11 30 a m and Janccis Henshaw & Co at 12 m. Fruit by Uriatio Harris at 12 m. Oriental rugs expected from Leonard & Co at 3 p m.
Marriages recorded in this city include Frank Ames and Frederickka Lorey on February 6 as officiated by Rev. George U Young. Cornelius Carr wed Helena Gruttner on February 3 under Rev. Joseph A Kantz. William C Burns of Bouchville New York married Cora A Jacobs of Volney on January 19 in West Medford officiated by Rev. Ira Morgan.
List of recent obituaries including Andrew Daley 25, Edward Nyen 17, Barton Draper 86, Rebekah Fay 66 with service details, Emma Jacobs widow of Hiram Jacobs, Otis Minott 83, Augustus S Moore 37, Elizabeth Jane Pass 41. Burial plans noted for several entries.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court orders libellant to publish notice for Emma J. Cozner’s appearance in divorce proceedings. The document records a separate libel by Fred T. Cuzner seeking divorce, custody of their child Mabel Louise Cuzner, and related decrees, dated January 20, 1487.
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