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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1888
Page
8
Boston fire department tests a new three horse hitch for Ladder 16 in Back Bay. Horses Judge Major Stranger pull a six ton ladder truck with eleven ladders and a four foot shears, as Captain Conway demonstrates quick hitch and readiness with the team.
The Senate debated the fisheries treaty with Mr. Saulsbury arguing for ratification as a wise settlement of a long dispute. He defended Secretary Bayard and warned against political manipulation by Republicans. The fisheries treaty was postponed after Saulsbury’s remarks, then the Senate focused on sundry civil appropriations and public building items. Adjourned at 5:30 to 11 a.m. tomorrow.
In Washington July 27 Mr Townshend from the committee on military affairs reported back the army appropriation bill with Senate amendments and it was referred to the committee of the whole The House then went into committee of the whole with Mr Dockery in the chair on the private calendar The committee remained in session all afternoon considering a dozen private war claims which were subsequently passed and at 5 o clock took a recess until 8 o clock
The annual meeting of the Winter Harbor Land Company in Bar Harbor elected directors H Staples Potter J Albert Walker E C Bumpas Edwin Pope David B Flint E J Hammond grus A Noyes of Boston and Roderic Peneton of Winter Harbor B E Tracy clerk D B Flint treasurer Salem D Charles assistant clerk K J Hammond general manager. It was agreed to purchase additional lots near Hotel Beacon, have land surveyed, and laid out. The treasurer reported finances in good condition.
First Comptroller Durham today sustained General Banks on funds held as United States marshal for jurors witnesses and expenses. Attempted attachment was blocked since the marshal is a government disbursing agent and the marshal’s due amount cannot be attached until vouchers are approved.
Seven men were killed in an yesterday in an encounter between Hugoton and Woodsdale men in Stevens County. The county is at war and further trouble of the same kind seems inevitable.
Jay Gould and his family reached Saratoga Springs on a special train and are billeting at the United States Hotel. Gould appears well and plans to stay several weeks in Saratoga.
Commodore issues order for the Hull Yacht Club ladies cruise on August 1 with tender reports at 2 pm at the float-stage. A flag signal and gun salutes mark the review, followed by a close-ordered cruise and return to the float-stage. A 2:20 pm departure gun, 7 pm collation, and 8 pm dancing are planned with officers L Stewart Jordan, James B Forsyth, John A Stetson and William A Cary. The Sapphire steam yacht shows thirteen knots, with a new seven foot wheel from a Buffalo firm.
Ground work for a pastoral production on the Masconomo House lawn proceeds with no stage, using cloth cover and grass mats. Miss Marie Jansen to Titania, Eugene Moore to Lysander, Agnes Booth-Schoeffel to deliver an original epilogue, and rehearsals ongoing at Park Theatre with limited ticket availability and a New York party arrival planned.
A Pittsburg arsenal commandant says he has no recollection of Mary Ann Doherty or signing a 1864 explosion pension paper. He investigates a potential forgery after being cited by Senator Davis, arranging War Department checks to compare signatures. Sergeant Campbell, present at the time, cannot recall Doherty either.
The Prohibitionists in Massachusetts push persistent anti liquor agitation with large print campaigns. Secretary Dyer plans 100000 copies of a four page platform including portraits of Fisk and Brooks and the “Three Planks Which Do You Prefer?” feature. They will organize in Worcester, deploy Silver Lake quartet, and schedule national speakers in September and October. The split with Republicans over tax policy and free whiskey is heated, with both sides trading barbs in Tremont Temple remarks.
General John L Swift speaks in Leominster while star guest George A Marden is absent. Veterans who voted for Harrison prominent. Hull Democrats plan Aug 9 flag raising. Merrimac John G Whittier Republican Club formed with officers led by James D Pike. Boston fire department call force plans banquet for Senator Southworth and 1888 legislature. Salem forms General Cogswell Zouaves for youths 14 to 16. Third party nominee Fisk announces Sept appearances in New England. Hyde Co publishes tariff comparison pamphlet detailing rates from 1789 to present and Mills bill proposals.
The Boston Board of Marine Underwriters closes its offices at noon in mourning for Colonel William V. Hutchings the Boston agent for Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance Company. His death prompts a memorial and a resolution inviting members to attend his funeral at Trinity Church at noon.
The weekly notice lists promotions and discharges across Worcester Salem Lowell Beverly and Watertown within Company A Second Infantry Second Corps of Cadets and First Infantry. Notable moves include Condry promoted to captain and Tisdell elevated to first lieutenant with several others promoted or discharged. Charles S Rogers resigns from First Infantry.
Forty gentlemen riders and family horses are offered at reasonable prices at the stables of A W Davis on Northampton Street Boston. The lot includes acclimated horses and several well matched pairs among them.
An evening rumor spread that John L. Sullivan’s circus faced attachment, with Holmes of Brooklyn claiming ownership and lease disputes. Holmes said unpaid accounts totaling about 200 dollars or more forced his arrival to reclaim his property, planning to close the show tomorrow and move it home. He praised Sullivan, offering a potential job for him with a top show at 250 dollars weekly.
Yesterday’s hotel arrivals include Brunswick with Dr and Mrs Bronson Miss Cora Bronson Virginia E Frazier and wife Oswego. Cincinnati’s Mr and Mrs Frank J Jones. Chicago’s Gordon G Moon Mr and Mrs W M Thompson Mrs KK Walton and Miss Walton. Wilmington Delaware’s Mrs KK Walton. Washington’s George Atwater. New York’s Mrs Benjamin W Riggs and son Mr and Mrs A D Shepard and family. numerous other guests from Boston Buffalo Detroit London and more.
By yesterday afternoon forecasts warned of moisture for Pain's Pompeii but clearing skies at opening drew a large crowd. The brilliant spectacle was to be repeated tonight and each evening next week except Monday.
Yesterday's soggy grounds delayed the home game against Washington. New York defeated Philadelphia with Crane and Brown forming the battery. Philadelphia's only run came on a Brown error in the fifth. Detroit beat Chicago as Anson and Ryan homered, but Chicago could not overcome Detroit's early lead. The Pittsburgh game showcased sharp fielding by Dunlap as Indianapolis faltered at the plate. Attendance reported around 7,000 for today’s contests.
Negotiations between John P. Lovell Arms Company and the Lynn club management for moving the disbanded Lynn club to Boston have collapsed. Lynn sold Captain Sam Larocque to the Detroits and Centerfielder Black, while Lovell balked at paying the asking price for the remnant.
The trial of broker J Benjamin Palmer over charges by James J Costello closed the evidentiary phase in Municipal Court before Judge Parmenter. Palmer corrected his testimony claiming no letter from Costello forbidding stock delivery. Arguments ready for Monday August 13.
The Baptist Tabernacle reports steady weekday and Sunday services. Tomorrow evening ten or twelve young men and women are expected to unite with the church by baptism, bringing total professions of faith since last October to about 110. The youth are organizing for systematic work across church and institute.
A run of church notices for Sunday services across Boston venues. Includes Edmond Dooley speak er at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street on Twenty Years Among Children of Misfortune, with musical selections by Everett Hill and Nellie Thomas. Doors open 7:15, program at 7:45. Public invited.
The Supreme Judicial Court on July 27 granted the widow of George T. Wason an allowance from the estate and ordered guardians to pay $900 on Aug 1 and monthly sums thereafter while a bill in equity proceeds. Separately, Conrad Zeigler’s request to overturn police licensing denial for a Boston lager beer license was denied with demurrer sustained, and contempt proceedings in Lucius W. Cram’s case were continued. plus a liquor sale injunction in Randolph was not granted.
Curtis Adams Jr Charles Martel arraigned for attempt to rob John Connell held in 8800 for grand jury William O Brien held in 1000 for stealing a gold watch from William Glynn Edward Gallagher arraigned for felonious assault wife hospital case continued to Aug 24 bail 500 Charles H Perkins continued for adulterated milk till Aug 3 William Sampson held in 400 for falsely representing himself as a detective for further examination on July 31
Fast trains depart from foot of Summer Street New York and New England depot at 9 26 a m and 3 16 p m and return at 1 00 and 5 46 p m. The trip lasts about seventy five minutes and trains are consistently on time.
A series of city notes recounts Huston’s loss after lending $25 to a stranger on the wharf, a horse accident injuring Frederick Ford, and the Roxbury funeral of George C. Crowninshield. The city funds raise to 84.50 for working girls’ vacation. A roof topple injuries 19 year old Fred Standt, and Judge Emmons rules in a hose carriage case, blaming the pedestrian. Edmond Dooley will address charity workers in San Diego on Sunday.
Hugh de Payens Commandery of Melrose arranges a three day pilgrimage to New Hampshire in September with expected join by Winslow Lewis Commandery of Salem. The itinerary departs Melrose Monday September 17 visiting Concord Lake Winnipesaukee Center Harbor and other points, returning the evening of the 19th.
The water board received bids from Townsend, Ward, Maney and Co, and Metropolitan Construction Co for furnishing and laying cast iron pipe between Long Island and Moon Island. Townsend asked 290 per foot, Metropolitan 445, Ward 430, Maney 875. The matter was taken under advisement. The joint committee begins hearing into Freestone Cutters Union charges Tuesday evening. City Architect Vinal has not yet accepted the building.
William S. Sampson publisher of The Detective Register at 34 School Street was arrested on the charge of posing as a detective. He allegedly conspired with G. W. Parker to blackmail William R. Piper of Simmons & Co. Sampson was held in Municipal Court for trial next week.
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