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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1889
Page
5
Judge B W Perkins of Kansas denounces the civil service law as discrimination against the West favoring East educated appointees. He says exams favor college breds over farmboys, calls for abolishing the system, and predicts Congress will consider reforms.
Commissioner Charles B. Morton states that American yachts over twenty tons burden must be enrolled and licensed in the United States. Boats under twenty tons cannot be licensed. existing documents remain valid until expiration. The practice aligns with the act of March 8, 1883 and 1884 regulations.
Despatches report the Cherokee Cattle Company offering to lease the Cherokee strip lands from the Indians for years at a large rent with possible future sale. A government commission to negotiate purchase for open settlement begins work, with officials viewing the offers as attempts to hamper the negotiations. Secretary Noble asserts the government will recognize no private competitor where it has an interest and will side with the government when private interests conflict.
The board of naval officers chaired by Rear Admiral Green and appointed by Secretary Tracy organized at the department today. They will conduct several preliminaries before addressing the revision of naval tactics, a project expected to be lengthy.
The Navy Department will issue bids to rebuild officers quarters at Boston Navy Yard. An appropriation of 28,610 dollars was made in the last naval bill. Plans and specs are available at the Boston yard commandant’s office, with blank forms. Proposals open in the Secretary of Navy’s office on July 24.
Harold M. Sewall disbursing officer of the Samoan Commission visits to settle accounts and enjoys time with naval friends. He dines with naval officers and weighs accepting the Samoa consul-general post despite loyalty to the Democratic Party, urged by friends for patriotic reasons against German interests.
Colonel John M. Wilson urges Congress to fund an office building for the President west of the White House, with the conservatory moved east near the Treasury. A gallery linking the east room would display presidents and their assistants. Stables should relocate beyond Seventeenth Street.
Colonel Morton, commissioner of navigation, denied proposing a tonnage duty for pleasure yachts. He explained the Boston Transcript paragraph misstates actions, noting no statute requires such tax. He said yachts and pleasure boats are enrolled under section 4214, not taxed, and licensed to operate under Treasury terms.
The Civil Service Commission reports on Grand Rapids Michigan post office management. It cites 60 affidavits and conflicting evidence, notes limited power to administer oaths and subponeas witnesses, and turns over all affidavits and written matter to the Postmaster General for action as he deems necessary.
The Cabinet meeting time is unspecified with indications of late afternoon or evening. The President favors Deer Park for summer operations over Washington and may base official headquarters there, with Cabinet members visiting as required while renovations occur at the White House.
The Rev B P Farnham pastor of the First Baptist Church of Salem married Miss Gertrude M Richardson at the bride’s parents home in a private ceremony. Rev W H P Faunce assisted, with ushers F Arthur Spence R B Gifford Jr L R Peabody Charles E Harris Charles B Price Arthur Richardson Walter Richardson and best man Rev Temple Torrey. Bridesmaids included Miss Susie Choate Miss Alice Farnham and Miss Alice Grant. A reception followed as the couple departed for a bridal tour.
Provienor R L reports the legislature met in an adjourned special session to enact a liquor license law. The bill sets wholesale fees between 600 and 1000 dollars and retail fees from 400 in Providence to 250 in smaller towns, with no license subclasses. The bill’s party provisions may trigger a heated, prolonged session.
Edmund Yates remarks on humorous tales about the Shah’s journey northward noting his unheralded Zoological Gardens visit to buns and pastry, a French address to Browning, and a gift of scent sprinklers. He also praises the Prince of Wales drawing talent learned in boyhood from Edward Corbould.
The Standish monument near Duxbury rises to 100 feet with two feet needed for the parapet and will reach 300 feet above sea level. It is touted as the first object visible to ships entering Massachusetts Bay and may be seen from about fifteen miles off Cape Cod. The granite statue of Captain Standish will stand atop the shaft facing east with right arm extended toward Plymouth and the Pilgrim charter in his hand, left hand on the sword hilt. Its motto Lex civilis gladium superat translates to Civil law is greater than the sword.
The New York market remains featureless with room traders active only in small turns. Northern Pacific preferred rose about 1 percent on rumors of a possible dividend and bond issue to retire old stock. The overall tone is cautious with no solid information, while other notes mention Bell Telephone, Western Union, and a potential viaduct cost in Chicago.
Miss Anna Kelly daughter of Anthony Kelly and James F Blaine of St Paul nephew of J G Blaine wed at the Immaculate Conception Church this morning in Minneapolis on July 16.
Listings of deaths and marriages across several local towns. Cooper and Tarrant wed in this city. Farnham and Richardson marry in Salem. Swenson pair unite. multiple obituaries note ages from 53 to 91. Other notices include infant death, sudden passing, and names tied to Medford Jamaica Plain and Newton.
A letter clarifies a twenty year old error in Harper's Magazine misattributing a role in Oxford naval race affairs. William Blaskett explains that J. W. Chitty was Oxford’s umpire, not Thomas Hughes, and that Hughes served as referee through Oxford’s request with Tinné and Darbishire.
The Queen takes great interest in Princess Louise's marriage with the Duke of Schleswig Holstein. Six royal cousins will serve as bridesmaids including the Princesses of Wales and Christian's daughters. Horace Farquhar named best man. Couple depart for Sheen House, then Scotland to Cairns, Mar Lodge, and Braemar as autumn arrangements proceed.
Professor Liebig endorses Mattoni's Giesshaebler Water as mild and pure, an alkaline acidulous spring that gently stimulates the nerves and increases digestive action. The beverage is described as the healthiest and most refreshing, with sale offered by S. Pierce & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts.
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