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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1890
Page
4
Entered as second class matter. All money sent at sender risk. Checks, drafts, and money orders payable to the Publishing Company. Washington offices Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street. Editor's notice not to return rejected manuscripts. Anonymous communications ignored. Full name and address required with each communication as guaranty of good faith.
The Financial Department will appear on page six while the Commercial Department runs on pages six and seven and the Ship News is scheduled for page three, guiding readers to the correct sections.
A listing of performances across venues: Russian Art Exhibition at Bee pine 401 Tremont between 9 am and 10 pm. The Soudan at The Theatre Washington St at 7:45 pm. Masks and Faces at Boston Museum Tremont near Scollay Sq at 7:45. Frances Wilson in the Merry Monarch at Grospe Theatre Washington St at 7:45. Later On with Hallen and Hart at Grand Opera House Washington and Dover Sts at 7:45. Agnes Huntington in Paul Jones at Hollgis Street Theatre Hollin St at 7:45. The Night Owls at Athenaeum Howard St at 8. Mechanics' Fair at Mechanics' Building Huntington Ave. Jefferson-Florence at Park Theatre Washington St at 7:46. Rosina Vokes at Tremont Theatre Tremont St at 7:45.
In a race of invention, Dr Kocu is credited with a groundbreaking lymph fluid. Rival scientists may antedate him, yet he stands first to reach the goal. London doctors have received small samples for testing, and Berlin hosts numerous patients eager to test the fluid. The discovery stirs broad public and professional interest, especially among consumptives and supporters.
The piece discusses whether nihilism caused the Paris shooting of General Seliverskoff. It notes his former role in Russia’s political police and argues the act might be personal vengeance with little political aim, though such significance affects views of government and revolutionaries in czarist Russia.
The New York Tribune declines to endorse unlimited reciprocity with Canada and favors a limited experimental approach. It proposes free admission of coal between the two countries as a test idea, noting Governor Amos once faced criticism for free trade views. The paper signals cautious progress in trade sentiment.
Citizens opposed to party politics back Richard H. Dana in a largely independent bid for mayor. Independents and members from both national parties join Dana, after General Hincks withdraws from a Temple Hall ticket, shifting support to Dana and framing the race as partisanship versus unpartisanship in city government.
Senator Chandler declares a bold plan for New Hampshire using government machinery to shape outcomes. He hints at tactics to count out candidates and secure minority party gains, signaling a strategic approach to state politics.
The article portrays Mr. Chandler as a dangerous figure aiming to oust the Democratic majority before the new year. It recalls his Senate role in the Montana capture and warns that New Hampshire civilization may curb his plan. The piece argues Democrats are not threatening revolution. Chandler is the only revolutionist in this political maneuver.
The piece describes a spreading Indian disturbance causing settlers to seek security while military preparations increase. It notes the apparition of an Indian Messiah belief and contemplates whether religious dances or open hostility will rise, with General Miles' actions seen as mitigating yet the situation uncertain. The analysis parallels with millennial beliefs and questions whether repression will hold until winter. It also briefly touches on steamship costs and the economics of faster sea travel.
The essay argues that ocean racing, once popular as a publicity stunt, carries clear dangers. Conservative navigators warned that fog and high speeds increase collision and iceberg risks, especially when faster ships threaten slower ones. The piece predicts racing may end or pause due to safety concerns and calls into question the motive of speed over seaworthy caution.
The Postmaster General's near final report outlines a large extension of postal facilities and a tentative scheme by Wanamaker to use post offices as agents for private telegraph companies. The plan would allow postal telegrams via contracted telegraph networks with defined rates, delivering like ordinary letters. Critics warn of government function creep and doubt the initiative's practicality, fearing privatized service with limited gain and potential for broader state roles.
The article reports ongoing World’s Fair complexities in Chicago with executive and foreign affairs committees clashing over vouchers and London bureau plans. It notes the Archaeological Institute of America’s Delphi site concession funding and urges liberal subscriptions to cover a shortfall after $5000 income was diverted to the Delphi fund, risking present excavations if not replenished.
The situation improved yesterday with prices closing higher than the prior day after a Philadelphia setback used by bears to forecast declines. The market tone was better and money remained available at full rates, though easier to obtain. Some sellers who moved below quoted prices are beginning to back off.
A British sailor injured aboard the Kansas after a gale could not be taken to the Marine Hospital. The British consul arranged admission to City Hospital but required East Boston ambulances to transport him, exposing how jurisdictional rules hinder urgent care and life saving actions.
Report says Signor Scedr continues fasting under strict medical supervision with relays of medical students and established physicians in charge. After fifteen days without food and one third of the planned period, his weight loss slows and strength remains surprisingly firm. The outcome of the next thirty days remains uncertain, but the medical profession has shown interest and acceptance of required safeguards, prompting debate over who benefits from the test.
A Macon jailer sought registration for the recent election by telephone claiming in person compliance. The city clerk, recognizing him and his voice, deemed no in person application occurred under the law. The registrant plans to pursue legal action to challenge the decision.
The Folk Lore Society of New York schedules its second annual meeting for November 28 and 29, 1890 in Hamilton Hall Columbia College. Sessions include council, president Briton presiding, addresses by John S. Newberry, reports, and a joint meeting with the New York Academy of Sciences. Public access is allowed, though business is reserved for members.
Steam schooner Walker Armington, Captain Drinkwater, arrived from Baltimore after a puff off the Delaware coast tore away her jibboom and split two jib sails. Hours later she passed the Mattie Newman with main and mizzen masts cut above deck. A tug towed her into New York.
The Cecilia Society under B J Lang opened the season with Raffs Romeo and Juliet overture and Massenets Mary Magdalen. Henry S Leigh adapted the text into English though critics call the work a dramatic oratorio rather than sacred music. The performance highlighted strong chorus work and Miss Elizabeth Hamlin as Magdalen though some early acts suffered from vocal weakness and uneven pacing.
The review cites uneven pacing and detached phrasing in the vocalists, notes Mr Del Puente overly English singing lacking dramatic refrain sense, praises Mrs Wyman for Martha, and criticizes the orchestra for imprecise dynamics. Raff Romeo and Juliet overture played from manuscript impressed minimally, Lang better with chorus than orchestra, ending verdict inconclusive.
A memorial concert for George W. Sumner will be held at Music Hall on Tuesday November 25 at 3 o clock. Prominent city singers will perform Bach choral Schubert s The Lord is my Shepherd a Mendelssohn double quartet and a hymn by Sumner with instrumental selections by Bach Brahms Moscheles and Templeton Strong. Tickets are 3 each.
The author notes silver increasingly used on indoor goods and brushes, warning against oxidized plating. He comments on rapid construction on Tremont Street, the push of competition among shops, and plans for State Street and Merchants’ Row to raise building heights. Elevators spur taller offices, while balancing light, air, and architectural harmony with historic low granite structures.
The Hartford Post notes a facetious but serious speech by Mr. Depew praising James G Blaine as a counter to Springer and Cleveland pushing the 1892 nomination. It emphasizes wit combined with a clear political aim.
London Times reports that H Cabot Lodge authored the force bill to back federal influence in the South’s elections. In Massachusetts his majority declined, prompting wiser Republicans to consider dropping the measure.
A collage of humorous banter and anecdotal vignettes includes a weather lament, marriage quip, payback line about bankruptcy, a Hindu ball game reference, a proposal to erect presidential statues, a clergyman's cheeky confession, and quotations from French authors on cremation. The piece also recalls a Stanley tale, memories of old illustrated gift books, and aging storytelling norms.
The Boston Museum produced Masks and Faces last evening to a large, appreciative crowd. Annie Clarke's Peg Wosington shone, Eben Plympton gave a strong Sir Charles Pomander, and the rest of the cast performed well. The show repeats tonight and tomorrow afternoon, with The School for Scandal slated for Saturday evening by popular demand.
Mr Courtenay Thorpe gave the first in a series of dramatic recitals at Chickering Hall to an attentive audience. The review notes his strong dramatic quality and skill in humor and pathos, critiques excess impersonation, praises O Reilly’s The Dukite Snake and a scene from A Tale of Two Cities, and commends The Blessed Damozel for its picturesque elevation and his pleasant voice. The two hours were regarded as well spent.
Mr J J Hayes entertained a large Cambridge audience at Sanders Theatre with a versatile program including The Story of Little Dombey Brother Andersons Sermon Julius Cæsar De Mille sketch A Senator En tangled Lover Father Phils Collection and Samantha Allens Description of the Fourth of July at Jonesville He moved from grave to gay and was praised for humor Though some passages demanded more dramatic power the readings showed his tact and sympathetic style An ingenuous lad declared Hayes knows fug when he sees it.
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