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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1889

Page

8

Crowds at Marblehead Watch Harbor Yachting Fest

July 12 report from Marblehead notes bright harbor illumination and races planned for tomorrow and Monday. Seawanhaka yachts arrive while crowds line shore for sunset gun and dress ship signals. Swordfish defeats Agnes in a bail-off. Sea Fox Oneida and others display lights as winds fade.

R.N. Ellis Crusader Charles A. Cheever Mayflower F Underhill Clara J. C. Barron Minerva C. H. Tweed Gorilla R. P. Carroll Kathleen William Whitlock Minot Papoose Round Point Light Vintor Day Dream Mystery Boston Ayflower Eastern Club Fortuna Priscilla Rebecca Foam Dauntless Hovey Sea Fox Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club Iroquois Oneida Corinthian Club Alice Swordfish Agnes

Entries For The Eastern Yacht Club Races

Entries closed for today and Monday yacht races under the Eastern Yacht Club. Listing shows Fortana Henry Hovey Mayflower Sea Fox Merlin Quickstep Diana Clara Bilge Fanita Helen Mishoriice Sleeper Gorilla Ramona Kathleen Baracen Elf Evelyn Duchess and others across classes. Diana is the sole second class entry, Clara may win by walkover unless Alga pulls out. Hovey cup entrants include all forties for Monday.

Fortana Henry Hovey Berd Sr F. T. Underhill Sea Fox A. Cass Canfield Eilsee Merlin William H. Forbes Gugh Cochrane Red Grinnell Sisal Wiele Tetain'e Diana J.C. Soley Clara John C. Barron Bilge A. Tongtomow Fanita T. H. Shepard J. Appani Pela Iquita A. Heminenway Helen A. Prince Gorilla R. P. Warroli Ride P. Curtis Ramona W. N W. C. Bray Kathleen William Whitlock Baracen W. Ls Fowle Elf A.J. Wilkingon Sirrelitale Minha Alga

Regatta to be sailed off Duxbury Standish House

A regatta will be sailed off Standish Shore Duxbury on Saturday July 20 open to yacht classes First class sloops and 25 foot boats Second class centreboard spritsail Third class kee l spritsail Boats. Courses ten and eight miles. Prizes in silverware three per class. Start times 2 15 2 30 and 2 45. Entries free via Captain Joshua M Cushing Standish House Measurements by Herrehof table. Judge: John A. Irwin.

Duxbury Standish House Standish Shore Clark’s Island Plum Hills Joshua M. Cushing Duxbury Vilor Herrehoff Samuel 5 Rich John A. Irwin

Regatta Arrangements Lead to Dory Race and Prizes

Sidney M. Hedges and William J. Wright head the committee of arrangements for the regatta with Captain Charles M. Cook Alfred E. Green Captain Joshua M. Cushing Colonel Frank H. Palmer H. Wade and E. R. Eaton. Judges may alter arrangements or course direction on race day due to wind with due notice. A dory race open to all will run a quarter mile with one turn and two cash prizes offered.

Sidney M. Hedges William J. Wright Charles M. Cook Alfred E. Green Joshua M. Cushing Frank H. Palmer H. Wade E. R. Eaton

Cruise of the Pleon Yacht Club Sets July Cruise

Pleon Yacht Club issues General Orders No 1 for five yachts to rendezvous at Pleon Cove Marblehead Harbor at 9 30 a m on Tuesday July 16 1889 for a three day cruise to Misery Harbor Commodore A G Woop commanding

Pleon Cove Marblehead Habor Misery Harbor A. G. Woop

Monatiquot Regatta Postponed to July 27 at 2 PM

The Monatiquot Yacht Club postpones its first championship race to Saturday July 27 due to pilots not ready. Two cash prizes in each class will be awarded with 15 and 8 dollars in first class, 12 and 6 in second, 10 and 5 in third. Vice-Commodore E F Linton offers three prize caps for the classes. A special regatta meeting next Monday will set time and conditions.

Monaiquot Monatiquot Yacht Club Monatiquettars E. F. Linton

Will Probably Race at Cottage City Yacht Event

Commodore Gerry reports Dr. H A Tucker of Martha's Vineyard Association offers two cups worth 250 each or one 500 prize for a yacht race around August 12 by New York squadron yachts off Cottage City. Oak Bluffs club to host reception if the race goes ahead. Gerry to present at regatta committee meeting in New York on July 18.

Cottage City Cotrace City Commodore Gerry H. A. Tucker Martha’s Vineyard Association New York Oak Bluffs Club Regatta Committee

Yarana Defeats Valkyrie in Bangor Regatta Sprint

In Bangor on July 12 Yarana beat Valkyrie in a regatta. Time values show Valkyrie 5h 36m 5s, Yarana 5h 39m 3s, Irex 6h 2m 11s, Deerhound 5h 6m 58s. Yarana won on time allowance.

Yarana Valkyrie Lonnon Bangor Irex Deerhound

Cruise of the Atlantic Yacht Club sails from Whitestone to New London

Commodore Jefferson Hogan leads Atlantic Yacht Club vessels gathering at Whitestone for the annual cruise. The Cavalier flagship anchors at Whitestone with Athlon and Frolic. Republic, Arab, and Anaconda join. several schooners and sloops prepare to sail to Black Rock at 9 AM. Sunday service planned aboard a large schooner. race from New London to Shelter Island may follow. Harbor stops include Morris Cove, Newport, and likely New Bedford.

Atlantic Yacht Club Jefferson Hogan New York Whitestone Bay Ridge Cavalier Athlon Frolic Republic Arab Anaconda Wintringham’s Clara Katrina Gracie Fanny Kangaroo Stella Gleam Agnes Leona Vidette Fearless Azalea Black Rock Morris Cove New London Shelter Island Newport New Bedford

Stock Scandal Promises Salem Financial Event

In Salem a major stock irregularity hits the Rob inson-Foster Electric Motor Co. after a former official allegedly sold a large block at 1 per share instead of 3. Losses near 10000. A suit in equity and injunctions target the seller and the firm. Director Covell declined comment.

Funeral of S. L. M. Barlow Held in Long Island

The funeral of S. L. M. Barlow was held at noon in Gauen Cove Long Island with a large turnout of prominent figures including ex Mayors Grace and Cooper of New York and notable names such as Delaney Nicoll James R. Keene Charles A. Dana Allan W. Evarts and General Fitz John Porter. A brief service occurred at the deceaseds summer residence parlor before burial in the family churchyard plot.

Albert Stickney

Miss Stella Gay and Louie Leonard Thrown From Swing

Miss Stella Gay of Stoughton and Miss Louie Leonard were pitched twenty feet to the ground when a revolving swing broke at Crescent Park this afternoon. Miss Leonard suffered a serious spinal injury while Miss Gay fractured a collarbone and was bruised.

Proyinenck R. L Stella Gay Stoughton Mass Louie Leonard Crescent Park Miss Leonard Miss Gay

Serious accident to Henry C Bowen

Putnam Connecticut July 12 Henry C Bowen editor of the New York Independent was badly bruised and suffered a severe shock when his horses were frightened by cars causing a runaway and throwing Bowen and his coachman. He was attended by a physician and taken home at Woodstock. At 76 the shock may prove serious.

Henry C. Bowen Putnam, Conn New York Independent Bowen

Damaged Canal Wall Hits Underhill Edge Tool Works

Nasavua New Hampshire July 12 An embankment breach in the canal at the Underhill Edge Tool Works near Pennestock caused wall damage and compromised part of the building foundation. Estimated damage to the company is five thousand dollars.

Underhill Edge Tool Works Nasavua N.H Pennestock

Woman In Waltham Attempts Suicide From Window

Miss Jessie Chisholm a domestic employed by Mrs. Lawrence Riley on Fiske street attempted death by jumping from her third story chamber window this morning. She suffered a broken arm and internal injuries and was taken to the hospital where her condition remained doubtful this evening due to neuralgia and nervous troubles.

Waltham Spreray Jessie Chisholm Lawrence Riley Fiske Street

Naumkeag Street Railway seeks capital boost and bonds

Salem July 12 Sprerau J The Naumkeag Street Railway Company petitions railroad commissioners for leave to raise capital stock to 250000 and to issue coupon bonds totaling 850000 to cover cost of extension overhead electric system and to secure debts A hearing is set for July 19 in Boston.

Salem

Secretary Blaine Leaves Town After Brief Visit

Secretary Blaine and Mrs Blaine departed Youngs Hotel yesterday afternoon at 4 on their way to Bar Harbor The trip aimed to buy furniture and to visit Gail Hamilton who is ill Some politicians sent notes to his rooms during the stay

Blaine Young’s Hotel Bar Harbor Gail Hamilton Miss Dodge

Mansfield wins Partridge grass court tennis title at hotel tournament

In Werestry on July 12 Mansfield of Longwood Club defeated A L Williston of Cambridge in three sets to win the singles final. Doubles saw Williston and Tallant overcome Hovey and Wildes in five sets. Consolation events included the Forbes brothers over Baldwin and Crompton in straight sets. The full day’s results list singles and doubles scores and consolation outcomes.

Werestry Wellesley Fred S$. Mansfield Longwood Club A. L. Williston Cambridge Mansfield Williston Deuce Vantage Tallant Hovey Wildes Williston and Wiliston

OrangeMen celebrate Boyne anniversary with large Boston gathering

The Loyal Orange Institution of the United States marked the 199th Boyne anniversary with lodges from Salem Quincy Lynn Somerville Cambridge Woburn and Boston represented. About 1000 attendees marched to Paine Memorial Hall then toured Nantasket on the Twilight. An accident injured Miss Anna Whelton a shot put mishap but the day otherwise proceeded with games prizes and a ball at Wells Memorial Hall.

Battle of the Boyne William III Prince of Orange James II Loyal Orange Institution United States Salem Quincy Lynn Somerville Cambridge Woburn Boston Lodge 154 Pawtucket R. L Thomas Milligan Massachusetts Paine Memorial Hall Nantasket Anna Whelton Dorchester Wells Memorial Hall Iman

Andover Controversy Hearing on Smyth Appeal

At 87 Milk street Judge Asa French hearing testimony in Smyth appeal against Board of Visitors of Andover Theological Seminary. Board asserts a different admission. stenographer testifies no such admission. Witnesses present. case to Springfield next Thursday before Supreme Court review.

Asa French Milk Street Robinson Smyth Board of Visitors Andover Theological Seminary Marshall Congregational Publication Society William H.tucker Boston M. C. Ayres W. J. Tucker Andover W. L. Ropes The Theological Seminary Springfield Supreme Court of

Sunday cigar selling case in Municipal Court

A suit filed yesterday in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Parmenter targets William A. Houston a druggist at 160 Hanover Street for selling cigars on Sunday. Philip Morinski bought three cigars last Sunday from this apothecary and he was one of the dealers forced to close on Sundays. The defendant’s counsel was J B Barry. A sentence of ten dollars and costs was imposed with EK B Goodsell prosecuting. Two more cases will shortly be called up.

Municipal Criminal Court Parmenter William A. Houston Hanover Street Philip Morinski J. B. Barry EK. B. Goodsell

Sale of Fine Horses by A W Davis

A W Davis sold a chestnut cob to Mr Dunham of Magnolia a bay mare by Harry Clay Jr to Mr A N Burbank of Dorchester a roan cob to Mr Atwood a dapple gray gelding to Mr McCormick a chestnut road mare by Darcey Gold Dust to Mr Barnes a mahogany bay horse to Mr Rogers and a handsome pony to Mrs Fay of Wellesley Hills in the past week.

A. W. Davis Mr. Dunham Magnolia Harry Clay, Jr A. N. Burbank Dorchester Mr. Atwood Mr. McCormick Darcey Mr. Barnes Rogers

Paine's Furniture Showcases Wood Mantels and Fireplace Pieces

Do you plan a new house or repairs, visit Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street to see an exhibition of twenty five leading mantle styles. A room is dedicated to mantels with various woods shapes and sizes on display for study.

Paine’s Furniture Company Canal Street

City Notes on Stone Removal and Local Events

The old merchants exchange doorway stone on State street was lowered and sent to Cambridge for storage for the new chamber of commerce. Lamkin & Foster invite about 300 to 400 staff to Clifton this afternoon for a hospitality event, traveling by special cars from the Eastern depot at 3 45. Captain Charles W. Miller faces manslaughter charges in East Boston District Court with 500 bond. he previously fired a distress signal on Marginal Street linked to a July 4 explosion. A Free Baptist pastor will speak at the Boston Y M C A tomorrow at 4 p m with a musical program. Rumors of resignations at City Hall lack authentic sources, Secretary Ernst denies knowledge of such plans. The Free Trade Club holds its second outdoor mass meeting at Boston Common tonight at 7 30 with speakers from Cambridge and Birmingham and other leaders. Frank K. Foster presides.

Merchants’ Exchange State Street Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Lamkin & Foster W. C. Lamkin Clifton F. 8. Hayes First Free Baptist Church Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets City Hall Thomas F. Doherty John J. Concannon Water Department Ernst Free Trade Club Charlestown Boston Common A. T. Rady Samuel Brazier Birmingham Eng D. H. Biggs Central Labor Union Frank K. Foster Arlington Street George L. Chaney B. Y. M. C. Union Union Hall Boylston Street George M. Badge East Boston Eddie Frazier Byron A. Robinson Jabez L. Robinson R. L. Perkins J. L. Hayes Firat Free Baptist Church A. T. Percy Firat Charles Hall J. Stewart Fre Brown Charles B. Osgood George W. Proctor Christadelphian Bible Chandler Hall K. Lansing J.D United States Tremont Temple Emory J. Haynes D.D Jesus

Hotels dinner lists Royal Arcanum members names

Howard Council No. 46 Royal Arcanum members dined at Crawford House with a registry exposed of attendees from cities including Indianapolis Philadelphia New York Kansas City Mo Baltimore Providence Chicago Toronto and more. Attendees include A B Gregory W F Mitchell R A Gruin E C Dana J H Palmer W G Morrow and many others across numerous states and Canada.

Howard Council Royal Arcanum Crawford House Tavern A. B. Gregory Indianapolis W. F. Mitchell Philadelphia R. A. Gruin New York E. C. Dana Kansas City Young J. H. Palmer W. G. Morrow Baltimore William D. Warren Providence J. C. Hess Chicago Matthew Gill, Jr C. H. Curtis Topeka Kan Edward W. Dunn Columbus O.tremont J. BR. Brown Tyler Tex Joseph Elsamer Dallas W.R. Cuthbert Pittsburg Penn United States R. H. Niblock C. Kh. McMullen Scottron F. A. Vander Welligan Luther Pierce Farrytown N. Y Thomas Hannon Cairo E. Jetters Toronto Ont A. Milligan C. B. Curtiss Bay City Mich I. A. Blackburn San Francisco

Charming Kennebunkport Hotels Offer Summer Comforts

In Kennebunkport Me River Bluff House is managed by a refined Boston woman offering quiet summer stays with fishing boating and bathing. The Parker House on the Kennebunk River provides modern improvements rooms dining and electric services while Sea View House run by J E Hubbard features ocean view and affordable rates for up to fifty guests. Other properties include Grove Hill Comfort Cottage Midway between Boars Head and Northhampton with elegant rooms and reasonable prices Cape Porpoise offers fishing boating and seaside lodging including Shiloh House on an island and Sea View House with low rates Huff Cottage near a cove and beach nearby.

Kennebunkport River Bluff House Boston Parker House Kennebunk River Kennebunk Beach Sea View House J. E. Hubbard Grove Hill Maine Boar's Head Little Boar's Head Northampton Station Mace Cottage New Hampshire Cape Porpoise Keunebunkport

Apaches Life in the Wild West Exhibition at Point of Pines

Tonight an outdoor pyrotechnic equestrian show titled Apaches or Life in the Wild West will be staged at the Point of Pines. Tomorrow features the fourth great Sunday concert with a larger band and several soloists.

Wild West Point of Pines

Court denies preliminary injunction in hose strap patents case

United States Circuit Court July 12 holds no prior adjudication or public acquiescence shown for two Caldwell patents 197716 and 197717 on hose straps. Infringement of the tool patent questioned. judge doubts infringement but denies the motion pending final merits and cites advise of counsel T W Clarke for plaintiffs D Hall Rice for defendant.

United States Circuit Court Freeborn F. Rayond Boston Woven Hose Company J. A. Caldwell T. W. Clarke D. Hall Rice

Jury Finds Grossi Guilty of Subornation of Perjury

United States District Court resumed and finished the case against Pietro Grossi with a verdict of guilty after about an hour for subornation of perjury. A motion for a new trial will be ruled next Monday. The session then moved to the perjury trial of George A. Badger in a deposition matter related to an interference in the peat office. The proceedings explored Badger’s use of a wire or cordway and who first observed it, with further testimony about his alleged falsities. The trial is expected to extend over several days. A. Galvin argued for the United States and J. Henry Taylor for the defendant. other jurors were excused for the term.

United States District Court Nelson Pietro Grossi George A. Badger Quincy J. Henry Saylor Washington Badger Wilbur A. Lakin A. Galvin United States J. Henry Taylor

Insolvency Court in Suffolk Adjourns Third Meetings

July 12 proceedings list third meetings adjourned to Sept 20 for many debtors including Thomas Brigham Bishop John L B Pratt George H Harding and others. Dividends declared in Churchill Sears and Emery Hughes cases. several second meetings closed or continued. first meetings held for Maynard McKeever Stevens McCarty Ripley Cochnower Anderson Kennard Sughrae.

Suffolk County McKim Thomas Brigham Bishop John L. B. Pratt George H. Harding Ernest D. Blackwell Albert L. Churchill Cecelia I. Gustine Jennie H. Bowker Paul Sears James Clair Emer W. Smith Mary F. Maney James H. Howard Ety Hughes George M. Guild Arminda T. McKeon W. F. Howe B. J. Clark & Co George L. Young Charles B. Gardner George E. Evans Patrick Gallagher Emery & Hughes Mary George J. Cochnower Elbridge K. Anderson John F. Kennard Michael J. Sughrae

Superior Court Briefs July 12 Judge Barker

William Pratt charged with embezzlement linked to Massachusetts reformatory case details. John Downey cited for drunkenness, six months at house of correction. Henry Schwartz fined $50 and costs for liquor law violation.

William Pratt Massachusetts Reformatory John Downey House of Correction Henry Schwartz

Municipal Court July 12 Crim Session Notes

Parmenter and Curtis charged with riot were held in 1000 bond for July 17. Frey charged with selling cigars on Sunday. Crowley case on doing business on the Lord's day postponed. Blodgett arraigned for obtaining money by false pretences from Albert Milton of the Sears building, with R T G Brown of the Congregationalist involved.

Parmenter Curtis J. Patrick Fennely Houston Hanover Street Frey Cornelius Crowley Wiliam R. Blodgett Albert Milton, We Sears R. T. G. Brown Congregationalist

Mayor's ex-messenger complains of misrepresentation

Josselyn called at the Mayor's office to pay respects and told Secretary Ernst that the Post grossly misrepresented him in the discharge story. He says what he said to the reporter was not printed while what he did not say appeared in print, and his endorsement of the Mayor's administration was ignored.

Josselyn Ernst Post

Militia Roster Changes For Week Ending July 13

The roster shows W H Ames promoted to captain of Company K First Infantry replacing Parkinson. Albert E Tenney becomes first lieutenant and H H Whicher promoted to second lieutenant, both in Company K First Infantry. Lieutenant Colonel L J Logan of the Ninth Regiment resigns and is discharged.

W. H. Ames First Infantry Parkinson Albert E. Tenney Ames H. H. Whicher Tenney L. J. Logan

Help Wanted Ends This Afternoon at Oakland Garden

Help Wanted will be given for the last times at Oakland Garden this afternoon and evening and all who have not seen it should improve the opportunity. Next week a large company of popular artists under the direction of Mr Al Feeley will present a new and much improved dramatization of Rider Hag gard s popular novel She. In order to properly present the piece the Oakland Garden stage will not only undergo extensive alterations but all of its regular scenery will be removed the scenery to be used in She being pointed expressly for the piece by Oscar L Bert of San Francisco Cal. All of the scenic effects such as calcium electric lights will be provided. She will be given every evening and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

Oakland Garden al Feeley Rider Haggard She Oscar L. Bert San Francisco Cal

Wrentham Seeks Rail Connection Boosting Growth

A retired old town in Norfolk county, noted for scenic beauty, may gain improved railroad accommodations. The Old Colony railroad contemplates a line through the town center, promising to stimulate growth and raise real estate values. Wrentham is praised for healthfulness and popularity as a country home area.

Norfolk County Old Colony Wrentham

Clover Blossom Syrup Beckons City Fountains Hit of the Day

Blends with soda water at first class fountains, praised as pure, healthful and refreshing. Described as dew sprinkled clover flavor, restoring country memories and shaping a lasting preference. Warns against imitations of elastic starch.

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