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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1889

Page

5

Postmaster Change Suggested in Washington Civil Service Reform

Washington May 26 It is reported that Postmaster General Wanamaker has chosen a new city postmaster for Washington D C. Francis H Smith is named as candidate while John W Ross would be replaced a model civil service reformer who retained the Republican assistant. The choice reflects Wanamaker’s influence and parallels other patronage moves in major cities.

Washincton Wanamaker Ross Cleveland Frank Conger Michin Blaine Arthur Cines John W. Ross van Cott Pearson New York Francis H. Smith Washington Litchfield County Conn Anamaker Field Philadelphia

Civil service to publish eligibles list public

The civil service commission approved by the President yesterday changes its rule to publish the eligibles list and standings for government appointments. Commissioner Roosevelt notes secrecy previously shielded politics but often failed, and publicity brings more advantages than disadvantages despite three-name certifications.

Civil Service Commission Roosevelt

Proposals for Three War Cruisers Issued by Navy

The Navy Department issued proposals for constructing three cruisers under the Sept. 7 1888 act. Bids open Aug. 1 1889. Each ship 2000 tons, minimum 18 knots for four hours, completed in two years, payments in twenty installments. Cost cap 700000 dollars per vessel excluding armament and premium for speed. Four proposal classes cover secretary or contractor plans and hull machinery configurations.

Navy Navy Department Secretary of the Navy

Proctor Returns to Washington as Army Matters Await Action

Secretary Proctor came back to the city yesterday afternoon. At the White House on Saturday department day, several army issues were to be settled, including appointing a new adjutant general and assistant adjutant general and a decision in the Armes case, but no action occurred due to the President's absence.

Proctor Washington White House Army

Some Lucky Republicans Appointed to Public Buildings Posts

The Secretary of the Treasury announced appointments including F. G. Shepard as superintendent in Birmingham Alabama H E Slaymaker custodian in Lancaster Pennsylvania David O disbursing agent in Abingdon Virginia C D Anderson superintendent in Galveston Texas and others in Dayton Ohio Key West public building disbursing agent Asheville North Carolina and C B Moo consular post for Roger C Spooner of Wisconsin to Prague He is Senator Spooner’s brother.

Secretary of the Treasury Birming Baw Ala F. G. Shepard Lancaster Penn H. E. Slaymaker Abingdon David O Galveston Tex C. D. Anderson Dayton Key Op Paic Asheville N. C C. B. Moo Roger C. Spooner Wisconsin Prague Senator Spooner

Pensioners Ask Higher Disability Allowance

About twenty pensioners who lost an arm or leg in service seek a $72 monthly disability pension. Commissioner Tanner heard the case with Pension Attorney Bigelow and General Lew Wallace among attendees. The commissioner ruled that the statute justifies paying $72 per month for this level of disability.

Bigelow Lew Wallace McLean

Hippolyte's Forces Gain On Opponents in Haiti

Reports via the steamer Ozama from Cape Haitien claim Hippolyte’s forces gained on Legitime’s troops. The consulate in Haiti dismisses the rumors as untrue. One rumor says Hippolyte routed Legitime on May 3 after a twelve hour battle.

Hippolyte New York Cape Haytien Ozama Posite Ytien Hippolyte Pac Legitime

Gayton red ash coal advertised for summer and winter use

The notice promotes Gayton red ash coal for both seasons, touting quick ignition and high heat with low consumption. Dealers offer trial tons at a low introductory price to attract buyers.

Gayton

Stocks rally on street buoyed by Granger gains and demand

The New York market opened unevenly but buying quickly overwhelmed selling as bulls seized control. Granger stocks led the rally, with C B Q showing strength amid a strong corn crop impact. Eastern railroad expected to rise, Atchison bonds sparse, and London bids firm for Mexican Centrals.

New York London

Scranton City Bank Closed After Directors Find Losses

Scranton City Bank shut its doors after directors reported heavy losses from coal land investments and insecure loans. Vice president and acting cashier George A. Jessup faced embezzlement charges of 100000, bail set at 26000 with the president as surety. Joseph H. Gunster was named assignee to manage the cashier's accounts.

Scranton City Bank Scranton Penn George A. Jessup Jessup Joseph H. Gunster

Street Scenes in India from a Nineteenth Century View

Vivid vignettes describe street life in India with hairdressing, adornments, bheesties carrying water, goats and camels, palki bearing merchants, and busy bazaars. Artful details capture turbans, toys of everyday trade, and native bargaining using cowrie shells as currency.

Muttra Baroda

Enterprising Landlady Brings Arts to Bar Harbor Hotel

Mrs M E Ellis leases Hotel Des Isle Bar Harbor for summer turning it into a hub of art and literature. Her Bowdoin street home displays oil tapestry water colors. Adele Payn Cleveland and Louise Demmon Kansas City have rented rooms, artist A S G to paint Mt Desert scenery.

Hore Des Istre Bar Harspor M. E Ellis Hotel Des Isle Bar Harbor Bowdoin Street The Des Isle Adéle Payn Cleveland Ohio Louise Demmon Kansas City Liberary Olates A. 5 Hotel Destile Mt. Desert

Early Summer Shows American Work in London Gallery

Noyes and Cobb showcase American art amid London packing list of works. T. Ceramano and Leon Richet pieces mingle with Julian Dupré figures and Normann scenes. Courtois color and Durgin portraits evoke Boston tastes, while Walker monotypes and La Farge tiles join the New Bond Street exhibit. Corotlike light over Back Bay scenes offers a local echo.

Noyes & Cobb Ceramano Leon Richet Julian Dupré Normann Wallace Bryant Gustave Courtois C. A. Walker Court Street Nanant Charles River Low Boston John la Farge Yandell New York London Messrs. Johnstone

Laura Bridgman Remains Visited by Perkins Institution

At the Perkins Institution for the Blind a memorial service for Laura Bridgman drew about 150 attendees including Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and her family. Rev. David B. Jutten and Rev. Dr. Hale spoke on Bridgman’s life of faith and service as her coffin lay in a white casket within the music hall. Burial plans were made for New Hampshire with services in its town Baptist Church.

Perkins Institution For the Blind Laura Bridgman Julia Ward Howe Joseph Glover B. Belt God Is David B. Jutten South Baptist Church Appakar E. E. Hale Fay Hartford Conn Dr. Howe Jutten Over N. H Mr. Tilden Baptist Church That Town

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Observed at Destitute Catholic Children Home

The Destitute Catholic Children Home marked its twenty-fifth anniversary at Music Hall with ArchBishop Williams presiding. Bishop Healy praised founders and stressed the home as a temporary shelter placing children into Christian homes. The Boston Symphony Orchestra accompanied a program ending with a strong appeal for support.

Music Hall F. Donnelly John J. Williams D.D Boston James A. Healy Portland Boston Symphony Orchestra Johnc. Mullally Prison Avenue Harriet Ryan Channing Street G. F. Donnelly Patrick Donahoe

Boston Theatres Schedule Highlights for Evening Performances

The Bodes Street Theatre presents A Night Off at 7 45 pm. The Boston Museum offers Little Lord Fauntleroy at 8 pm. Jim the Penman at 7 pm and A Dark Secret at 6 pm headline local stages. The World runs at 8 pm. Cyclorama shows Custer's Last Fight at Tremont Street. Peck's Bad Boy at Howard Athenaeum. Rand Opera House features Hearts of Oak at 7 45 pm.

Bodes Street Boston Museum Lord Fauntleroy Jim the Penman Ppr Boston Cyclorama Tremont Street Custer Howard Athenaum Peck Rand Opera House Hearts of Oak

Tomorrow Real Estate Sale by L. L. P. Atwood & Co

Real estate sale announced by L. L. P. Atwood & Co set for 3 p m tomorrow. The notice calls for bidders to attend the auction of listed properties at the designated office.

L. L. P. Atwood & Co

Marriages Listed From Reading and West Somerville

Readings marriages include Howell C. Russell of Portsmouth New Hampshire to Ida Jones of Reading as officiated by Rev F S Adams. In West Somerville Wilber H Turner of Maine weds Minnie L Mauch.

Russell—Jones Reading F. 5 Adams Howell C. Russell Portamouth N. H Ida Jones Turner—Mauch West Somerville Wilber H. Turner Maine Minnie L. Mauch

Obituaries Placed Across Boston Area May Deaths

Obituaries list multiple local deaths including George L. Abbott 67 in Andover Carrie Andrews wife of George K. Carter Lucy eldest child of Edwin H. and Georgie A. rd Jessie Ellen Davis aged 9 Harriet Graves Hooper widow Harriet 85 A J Hackett Belmont Alvin Hoag 78 Joseph Loring 39 Patrick J Lyng 47 Mary A O Leary 39 Isabella Crie 86 John T Smith 50 Susan Snow Gottlieb Wurst Thomas Walsh 75 Charles Wade 68 among others with dates May 23 25 and locations such as East Boston Somerville Scituate Lynn Medford Jamaica Plain Roxbury Charlestown Easton Boothbay Harbor and more.

Lucy Edwin H Georgie A. Rt. Davis Allston Jessie Ellen Thomas C Mary E. Davis French East Acton Franklin French Gurney West Somerville Franklin Gurney Alice J. Keough Hooper Walpole N. H Harriet Graves Levi Hooper Hackett Maplewood A. J. Hackett Belmont N. Fl Hoag Lynn Alvin Hoag Loring Joseph Loring Lyng East Boston Patrick J. Lyng McLean O. H. McLean Millan Cambridge Hannah D Alexander Millan Nye West Medford Ethel Blanche Youngger Charles E D. L. Nye O’leary Somerville Mary A. O'Leary Arthur W. O’leary

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