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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1889
Page
5
Washington reports widespread protest against naming the new cruiser San Francisco. Secretary Tracy weighed superstition fears but consulted California officials and naval leaders who urged against a name change. The ship was launched in California last Saturday with the original name.
Solicitor Walker Blaine said no extradition treaty with Canada is under consideration and that treaty matters can only be divulged by the Secretary of State. The story of a conference involving Sir Julian Goldschmidt and Secretary Edwards arose from a courtesy visit and social plans with the President.
Officers of the Old Dominion Republican Club deny charges of soliciting money from clerks in city departments. President Newton states it is not a crime to ask for funds or to give them for political purposes. He notes that the circulars were only to inform Virginians how to contribute for the coming election and that neither he nor Mr. Smith are government employees.
Secretary Blaine and Solicitor Walker Blaine presided at a hearing on charges against William Reid Lewis the Moroccan consul. Key figures M Benezuli of Fez and Ramon Azoque ex interpreter testified about accusations of selling protection and improper profits. The hearing was adjourned to 2 30 p m and both sides cross examined. a department finding was promised soon.
Superintendent Porter of the Census Bureau met Indian Office officials to plan the 1890 census of Indians. He noted the 1880 count was unsatisfactory and said state or district supervisors would handle counts where Indians are located, while Indian Territory would get special agents. The goal is to determine exact numbers living, ages, literacy, and other simple facts, though a full tribal tally like whites is impracticable.
Secretary Tracy awarded the contract for building two of the 2000 ton cruisers to the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Company of Baltimore for 1,225,000 dollars. A third cruiser contract was to go to Harrison Loring of Boston or N F Palmer and Co of New York, each bidding 674,000 dollars, with no agreement reached yet.
From Boston comes word that First Assistant Secretary of State William F. Wharton has suffered a relapse from typhoid fever after two months of illness. Doctors fear the disease may prove fatal and a family letter confirms recovery is doubtful.
President John W. Ryckmann pressed the Navy Secretary to allow the European squadron of Chicago Atlanta Boston Yorktown to visit Boston during the maritime exhibition. The secretary granted the request and issued instructions. The ships will arrive about November 10 and stay three days. Admiral Walker expects to depart by the 4th or 5th of next month.
The marriage occurred at Immanuel Congregational Church on Moreland Street Roxbury at 11 30 yesterday. The church looked elegant and guests included many wool trade associates of the groom. The ceremony was led by Rev. Dr. A D Foster with ushers H F Adams R Adams J Walker Jr and Gorham Humphreys. No bridesmaids. A wedding breakfast for relatives followed at the bride's father James Fisher home where numerous gifts were displayed.
Jones, Mc Duffee & Stratton showcase a broad exhibit of fine lamps at low prices. The Franklin Street shop invites the public to view a wide variety of designs to enhance homes with mellow lighting.
Washington reports a imperial decree approving the Grand Trunk railway from Hankow to Pekin. Li Hung Chang and Chi Tung split the build, with Li seeking a 6 million tael loan at six percent for the initial segment. The line will connect Chihli Honau and Hupsi provinces, bridge the Yellow River, boost Shanghai, and alter trade and travel between natives and foreigners.
Irregular opening of yesterday’s stock market saw Vanderbilt stocks holding firmer tone as traders bought and brokers executed Cammack orders. Later bears pressed Sugar to a record low, with heavy selling from Green Bateman Hoffmann Coombs and H Conte nt, while railroad shares weakened and the day closed down about 2 percent.
An advertisement notes the opening this afternoon of the Goddard Home at THE New England Hospital with current induction and details of the event.
The International Marine Conference resumed in the Wallach building with delegates revising rules of the road for lights on ships. Amendments from United States Great Britain Siam and Germany defined vessel classifications and lighting requirements as adjournment was set for Friday for committee reports.
AUCTION NOTICE listing events: Fruit Horatio Harris & Co. at 12 m sale, Collateral Loan Co. sale at 10 a m and 2 p m, C F Libbie & Co. books at 10 a m and 2 p m. Tomorrow carpets and rugs by Leonard & Co at 3 p m.
Obituaries and marriage notices from several New England cities. Entries include Adams Clapp wedding in this city with Abbie Louise Wert. Savage Batcheller marriage in East Marsh Field. Corcoran of South Boston death. King of Bridgewater death. Morse of this city death. Morton of Chelsea death. O Brien in this city. Richmond in Boston Fuchionas death. Ripley of Cambridgeport widow Sarah F Ripley. Ballenger widow Anne Ballenger of Cambridge. Winsor in Philadelphia death.
NEW BOOKS ANNOUNCED INCLUDING THE SECRET WAY A LOST TALE OF MILETUS BY SIR EDWARD LYTTON BULWER BART. ILLUSTRATED EDITION PRICED AT 3.00 MOROCCO 5.00. MELODIES FROM NATURE BY WORP...WORKS WITH PHOTO ENGRAVINGS QUARTO CLOTH 5.00 MOROCCO 8.00. OLD CONCORD HER HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS ILLUSTRATED BY A W HOSMER AND L J BRIDGMAN 8VO CLOTH 2.00. “AS DELIGHTFUL AND ENTICING AS STEVENSON'S EDINBURGH OR HARE'S FLORENCE.”
Books of travel listing several titles with formats and prices. The Light House Children Abroad by Crowninshield’s wife, The Golden West as Seen by the Ridgway Club by Margaret Sidney, and Pacific Days and Nights in the Tropics describe a Brazil journey for natural history specimens.
Advertises boys books including For Boys Loss of the Swansea by W L Aupen in 12mo format priced at $1.00 A stirring sea story of the last century Plucky Smalls Mary Brapford Crowninshield A New York gamin in the U S Navy An Ocean Tramp 12mo illustrated by L J Bridgman $1 25 Boston Times calls likely to appeal to the universal boyish heart.
FOR GIRLS. 1.25. SWEETBRIER. By M. E. W. Suxer woop. 112mo, $1.25. "Of the greatest value to young ladies who have not had access to good society." ROYAL GIRLS AND ROYAL COURTS. By M. E. W. SHerwoop. $ . "The most graphic picturing of the home life of princesses that has ever been given." THREE LITTLE MAIDS. By Mary Bathurst Deane. Illustrated by F. O. Small. Cloth, $1.50. As charming a story of girl life from "little girlhood" to young womanhood as anything since "Little Women."
The advertisement lists Lothrop's Illustrated Annual of Prose and Poetry 1889 with five colored plates and many illustrations, Baby's Annual, Wide Awake Volume, The Pansy for 1889 edited by Pansy, Our Little Men and Women for 1889, Babyland for 1889, and a 2000‑title catalogue. Prices range from 75 cents to two dollars, with cloth and boards bindings.
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