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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1888

Page

8

Inaugural Day at Blanchard Races With Notable Entrants

Mystic Park opened for the Blanchard running meeting with a busy crowd and preparatory work. Col Simmons of New York and James Parker and George Inches of this city to judge races while a military band, first-class railroad service, and extensive merchant and hotel support marked inaugural day. Races feature five events from three-fourths of a mile to about two and a half miles with eighty five entries and heavy weights, including Fanita Barbara Osceola and Lucky Jim among contenders. A large list of owners and horses arrived, including Harris & Hurd string with Rose and Donald, and many notable trainers and horsemen introducing prominent entrants for the meeting.

Mystic Park Mr. Rowe Blanchard Colonel Simmons New York Messrs James Parker George B. Inches D. W. Boardman Scollay Square Suport Shepard, Norwell & Co R. H. White & Co Jordan, Marsh & Co Houghton & Dutton George B. Fabyan E. M. Niles F. M. Crosby H. Bird & Co D. F. Caverly A. G. Dole Young’s Parker’s Revere Brunswick Clark’s, Adams Boston Cab Company Fanita Barbara Salida Cotton Howson Osceola Tom Kearns Manhattan Jaubert Libleto Young Duke la Claire James A Lucky Jim Peedwell Lord Fauntleroy Jarie G Pocatello Blue Line ETB Rol O.oocca Gor Sawyer Iceane Glen Spray Lightfoot Sam Keene Ruse Lute Arnold Mamie Hay Harry Cooper Centivede Onald Billy Brown Battersby Maia Bos Oeen Sheriff O’neill Remsen Ponagrook Ss Portire Bcs Haces Eechmore Meadow Queen Illarney Norman Anford Mentmore Wanderment Tani Baubg McGowan Davis Percy Sam Brown Willie Palmer Slickaway Dapog Lao Erotowuos Harris & Hurd Rose Reform Donald My Joe Hooker Lexington Tympanum Wanss H. Kuntz Paymaster Vlenipo Nina Turner Luke Tully Ovid Glencarry Orontes J. J. Heely Wanderer C. Millar Columbine Stratford Keen Bawn Mertie Downing Harkaway W.C. Daly Voltizuer Kate Condell Jim McGowan Clarissa Kingfisher Clara Glory Olipa Mehallah Mr. Babcock Nita Billet Juanita Faireta J. H. McCormick Little Jake Casino Bridget Eolus Ninon Hercules Mortimer Ontario Wandermont A. Fitzgerald Onondaga Bliss C. H. Pettingill Valet War Dance Ella Breckenbridge S. W. Street Aldeda Edisto de Long Pericles Strachino Mute Silent Friend Anna See Een Bertha W. William Bell Dwyer Bros King Alfonzo Verness Telemachus D. McBride May Voltiguer Conde Mammon Maggie Windsail Ventilator Paraphine

Notable horses and jockeys listed for upcoming track week

C Littlefield presents Bela and Cen pede from Weiland and Enquirer lines, Garson showcases Young Sweep Samp and others, Wellington and Bonnie Lad ready to start. Owners include A W Weingard, Theodore Bryan, A Bradly, R A Kennedy, C J Kelly, McMahon Co. and a roster of top jockeys such as Griffin Lynch Fitzgerald Chandler Meany Palmer Post Pope and many more for steeplechase and fleet races.

C. Littlefield Bela Billet Weiland Cenpede Enquirer A. Garson Young Sweep Chimney Sweep Barmaid Samp Mortimer Wellington Belle A. W. Weingard Theodore Bryan Bonnie Lad K. Bradly Mary T Botheration Mary G Elphin Madaster Electra Kentucky Malachi Iroquois R. A. Kennedy Babbett Sensation Ellen Garin C.J. Kelly Puritan Glenchy Edeny McMahon & Co Hector Virgil Heliotrope Regent Miss Ella Speedwell Griffin P. Lynch A. Fitzgerald Chandler Dickens M. Meany Palmer Philbin Post Pope P. Meany W. Meany Green Henshaw M. J. Daly Percy Lynch Mara J. Shields McCormick Davis Garrison P. Fitzpatrick Martin Symmes Watson Carson Lewis Richardson Bradley Andy McCarthy Hollis T. Miggerly Lauler Wheyburn Carney Evans F. McCardy T. Bryan Marty Mike Bingen

Decision Favors Prof Smyth in Andover Case on Record

Justice Allen of the Supreme Judicial Court ruled in favor of Professor Egbert C. Smyth of Andover Theological Seminary on all vital points in his suit against the Board of Visitors. The decision requires the Visitors to file a complete record for appeal, signaling a likely favorable outcome for Smyth on the main issue.

Latem Egbert C. Smyth Andover Theological Seminary Board of Visitors Justice Allen Supreme Judicial Court Smyth Andover Tucker Harris Hincks Churchill Equity Supreme Court

Fires Hit Multiple Towns Across Vermont and Missouri

Sept 9 reports describe fires in Mrippleboro destroying clothing stock and testing a new chemical engine, Templeton hotel and outbuildings with heavy losses, Enosburg Falls depot burned with burglars blamed, North Georgia depot gutted, Col William S Brown summer residence destroyed, and Moore & Butte flour mill in St Louis sustaining major damage. Losses range from thousands to tens of thousands with varying insured amounts.

Mrippleboro M. O’toole Springfield Templeton Charles Ellis Lincoln P. Blodget Sr. Albans Missisquoi Major Gibbons St. Louis Moore & Butte

Fire alarms misfire and small Cambridge blaze reported

At 12:25 pm yesterday an alarm from Box 424 proved false. A lively fire at a small wooden house No. 4 Allencourt East Boston prompted an alarm from Box 633 at 9:50 pm Saturday. Mrs Maria Higgins owned and occupied the premises which also housed a variety store. Another alarm from Box 45 Cambridge at about 11 pm Saturday reported a slight fire in Mrs Ryan's dry goods store at No 166 Liegsi Street Cambridgeport. Damages total 100.

Allencourt Boston Maria Higgins Cambridge

Another Murder in Providence

In Providence Rhode Island Kate Carroll aged 34 wife of William Carroll was murdered by her husband in Geneva village tenth ward. Two mill worker children witnessed the quarrel over a child's wages. Neighbors heard the woman cry for help and for a priest. Carroll was arrested claiming intoxication and an accidental fall.

Providence R. L Kate Carroll William Carroll Carrolls Geneva Tenth Ward Carroll

Changes in Police Force Appointments and Promotions

A Saturday board order appoints Inspector Joseph H. Warren as lieutenant of police at headquarters and Edward F. Gaskin as inspector of hackney carriages. It also promotes James E. Sargent to lieutenant at Division 3, William B. Daly to lieutenant at headquarters, John Brickley to sergeant at Division 2, George F. Howe to sergeant at Division 7, and assigns Dennis Donovan as drill master for special duty. Effective at roll call this evening.

Board of Police Joseph H. Warren Edward F. Gaskin James E. Sargent William B. Daly John Brickley George F. Howe Dennis Donovan

Merchants' Weeks Advance Tickets and Fund Subscriptions

Applications for merchants tickets are due by Sept 14 for first week and Sept 21 for second week, sent to Secretary R A Flanders 12 South Market Street. A complete list of Boston contributors to the merchants fund will be published. Ten dollar subscriptions should be sent to Treasurer A B Brown 117 State Street at once.

New England R. A. Flanders South Market Street Boston Merchants’ Fund A. 3. Brown State Street

Death by own action of boat builder Elijah Harris

Elijah Harris the 73 year old boat builder shot himself through the heart at his residence 516 East Ninth street South Boston on Saturday evening. He had threatened suicide on several previous occasions. Medical Examiner Draper ruled autopsy unnecessary.

Elijah Harris East Ninth Street Boston Draper

From Jail to Pulpit Be Entertains Large Audiences

The Rev W F Davis drew huge crowds at Music Hall and Bowdoin Tabernacle yesterday as the American Reformation Society introduced him after release from Charles street jail. He urged abolition of parochial schools, denounced Rome, and prayed for Governor Ames.

Music Hall the Tabernacle Governor Ames A. Crane The Reformation Society Fosdick Boston Mr. Davis Joshua Jehovah Pharoah Rome Whitmore

Petition Circulates to Commute Somerville Murderer's Sentence

Mrs. E Trask Hill of Charlestown leads a group including Miss Elizabeth Tobey and Mrs. Mary Livermore in circulating a petition to the Governor demanding commutation for Mrs. Sarah J. Robinson, the Somerville murderer, with several well-known women signing.

E. Trask Hill Charlestown Sarah J. Robinson Somerville Elizabeth Tobey Mary A. Livermore

Tom Most appetizing viands perfectly prepared at Revere

Tom Most serves appetizing viands perfectly prepared at the Revere restaurant, showcasing a refined menu and attentive service. Diners praise the, quality, taste, and presentation as a highlight of the dining experience.

Tom Revere Rouse i

Bostons Fall, Slip to Fourth in Saturday Baseball

Chicago on September 9 saw the Boston team outplayed at bat and in the field before about 6000 fans. The game detail ends with the score, indicating the Bostons dropped to fourth position after a rough outing and other games to follow.

Bostons

Brooklyn Citizens Meet Boston Post In Wet Grounds Clash

A sizable crowd watched the weather postponed return game at Union grounds as rain and mud hindered sharp fielding. Citizens and Posts battled to six innings with a late banquet and farewell tours following the match.

Brooklyn Citizen Boston Post Union Grounds Brooklyn Poosts BILPO Hartnett McMains Crawford Schack O'F. Scott Lynch Temple Bi Newman W. Scott Templeman Curtis McCauley Lathrop McDowell Millward’s City Point R. Lathrop Ben B. Esau The Post John Douglass Boston Printers’ Union Thomas Nolan Post Chapel Arlington House Nantasket Creighton House

Baseball Scores and Postponed Games From Saturday

Detroit beat Washington 2 to 1 in the first game and 7 to 2 in the second. Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 2 to 0 and 3 to 2 in the two games. New York edged Indianapolis 3 to 2 while Cleveland beat Cincinnati 2 to 1. Saturday’s games were postponed due to rain: Kansas City vs. Athletics in Philadelphia, St. Louis vs. Baltimore in Baltimore, and Louisville vs. Brooklyn in Brooklyn.

Detroit Washingtons Detroits Pittsburg Pittsburgs Philadelphias Indianapolis New Yorks Cleveland Clevelands Cincinnat'i Kansas City Athletics Philadelphia St. Louis Baltimore Baltipor Louisville Brooklyn Brookyn

Manchester Baseball Club Disbands After Paying Players

The Manchester Baseball Club disbanded Saturday night after paying the salaries of all twelve players in full. The team has been reserved in its entirety.

Manchesters Manchester Baseball Club

Scythia’s Nine Days Trip Brings Immigrant Passengers Ashore

The Cunarder Scythia docked after a Saturday storm. Immigration commissioner Colcord processed 535 steerage and 84 intermediate passengers through inquiries over two hours while 98 cabin travelers, including Judge W. A. Field, avoided cross-examination. The ship’s dock-to-dock voyage lasted nine days, slowed by thick weather.

Mr. Colcord W. A. Field Havana

Horticultural Society Awards at Springfield Exhibition

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society plans its second exhibition in Springfield with a $10,000 guarantee fund and a new building to expand capacity. Awards from the last weekly show include prizes across Flowers Vegetables Fruits and Gratuities, honoring growers such as Mrs. E. M. Gill C. N. Brackett J. Moore & Son and S. Hartwell among others with multiple first and second place recognitions.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Springfield E. M._Gill E. Sheppard & Son John Prea Dianthus F. B. Hayes E. M. Gill E. M. Hill G. 8 Gill J. W. Clark Gladiola Walter E. Coburn Drummond Ph Crawford C. N. Brackett B. G. Smith C. E. Grant N. Brackett J. Moore & Son Charles Garfield Dow Samuel Hartwell J. Fillebrown U. E. Grant O. R. Robbins Foundling O. B. Hadwen R. Handley Hartwell Gravenstein Artemas Frost Porter C. H. Brackett Charles Smith S. Hartwell Summer Pipnin W. Fenno Alexander Fartwell Oldenburg Pears—Andrews Charles F. Curtis Arthur Timmings Horace Eaton John Fillebrown Washington Niagara Moore J. B. Moore

Artistic Upholstery Fabrics Shown by J. H. Pray, Sons

The new extensive store of J. H. Pray, Sons & Co. displays the most artistic upholstery fabrics. Shown in perfect light, the fabrics are suitable for use both indoors and on streets, offering refined textures and styles.

J. H. Pray, Sons & Co

City Notes Show Resignations and Changes at Boston Cab Co

Henry D. Hyde resigns as executive committee chair. Frederick A. Charles resigns as treasurer. Edward A. Taft becomes chairman. Thornton A. Smith returns as treasurer. Fire department investigates Hanover street accident that maimed a firefighter. 175 Boston deaths last week. Acting Mayor David F. Barry serving until Alderman Allen returns. Boston newsboys and bootblacks visit Clifton summer residence. Coal prices rise 26 cents per ton. Unknown man found dead near Park street and Dorchester avenue. cause of death undetermined. Cora Bodwell and others removed from Lancaster industrial school. James Crowley arrested for jewelry theft at Hotel Ashton. Owen Houghton dies at lodging house. Identified victim of Old Colony railroad fatality is Owen Carpenter of Providence.

Henry D. Hyde Boston Cab Company Frederick A. Charles Edward A. Taft Thornton A. Smith Board of Fire Commissioners Hanover Street McGee Boston David F. Barry Common Council Alderman Allen Charles 8 Hanks Clifton Captain Reed Park Street Dorchester Avenue G. A.R Blake Shields T. Hi. Benton State Board of Charities Cora Bodwell Annie Jennings Essie Binn Augusta Dobbs Lancaster Industrial School James Crowley F. A. McKenny Ashton Annie Johnson Owen Houghton Glenncy’s Cross Street South Boston Old Colony Owen Carpenter Providence R. I

Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents New Season Plans

The prospectus announces a 24 concert season on Saturdays starting Oct 18 and 24 rehearsals on Fridays starting Oct 12. Conductor Wilhelm Gericke returns for a fifth season, with high expectations of surpassing past successes. Auction sale dates for rehearsal seats are set for Monday at Music Hall and for Saturday concerts on Thursday Sept 20, with full sale details in the advertisement.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Higginson Wilhelm Gericke America Music Hall

Military and G A R Notes from Boston Train to Columbus

Department Commander Myron P Walker and delegates to the G A R convention depart Boston Saturday night aboard the Boston Albany line with seven Pullman cars. The New Hampshire delegation numbers about forty and Mrs Emma Lowd leads the Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps group aboard. The twenty sixth Fortieth Regiment Association reunion was held at Grand Army Hall Chelsea with Colonel Joseph Dalton elected president and W H Cundy C A Currie E L Giddings A N Haskell as officers. An excursion sponsored by the Twenty third Regiment Association sails October 6 from Central wharf on the steamer Chatham to Roanoke Island New Bern Cold Harbor Drewry's Bluff and Petersburg. details from John Gray or Wall L Welch.

Grand Army Myron P. Walker Columbus Boston Boston & Albany Springfield New Hampshire Emma Lowd Woman’s Relief Corps Department of Massachusetts Relief Corps Fortieth Regiment Association Grand Army Hall Chelsea Joseph Dalton W. H. Cundy C. A. Currie E. L. Giddings A. N. Haskell Twenty-third Regiment Association Roanoke Island New Berne Cold Harbor Drewry’s Bluff Petersburg Chatham Central Wharf John Gray Franklin Street Wall L. Welch Massachusetts National Bank Mass

Bell rope lifesaver on Boston rail line saves drowning man

Conductor L A Moody used a bell rope as a makeshift lasso to rescue Raymond, a non swimmer who fell from a moving Boston Revere Beach and Lynn line train on a bridge. Passengers helped haul him to safety as the 10:30 train waited.

L. A. Moody Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Raymond Moody

Somerville Installs New Police Wagon at Central Station

Somerville adds a showy new police wagon built by George F. Brownell of New Bedford costing 450 dollars. It features brown body peacock blue running gear russet leather upholstery brass guard rails and twenty five signal boxes planned for citywide service. Chief Parkhurst assigns Officers Oliver and Staples as day and night drivers, Captain Perry is the electrician.

Somerville Central Station George F. Brownell New Bedford Parkhurst Oliver and Staples Captain Perry

Anti Free Trade Meeting Planned by Massachusetts League

The finance committee of the Anti Free Trade League of Massachusetts met at Washington and State streets last evening to push a public meeting in Spellman Hall next Thursday. Reports said music was secured and new speakers added. President Tracy will preside in the lower half and Monahan in the upper half. Committee adjourned to meet again next Wednesday.

Anti-Free Trade League of Massachusetts Washington and State Streets Spellman Hall Eoh Tracy League Monahan

White veil conferred at Chester convent ceremony

Two young women Miss Kate Murphy of Scranton Pennsylvania and Miss Kate Hurley of Boston were received as novices into the Order of the Sacred Heart at the Chester convent on Saturday. This marked the first time the white veil has ever been given at the convent.

Kate Murphy Scranton Penn Kate Hurley Boston Order of the Sacred Heart Chester, Square

Meigs Elevated Railway Subscriptions Exceed $100,000

Subscriptions to the Meigs Elevated Railway exceed $100,000. The company expects full payment, but keeps the subscription books open longer to place the stock in small parcels with many holders.

Meigs Elevated

Brookline British-Americans Form Branch at Harvard Hall

Brookline branch No 54 of the British Americans was organized at Harvard Hall on Saturday evening. Officers elected include President A M Campbell Vice President John Shearman Treasurer James Patterson Secretary J R Fowler. There are twenty six charter members.

Brookline Harvard Hall A. M. Campbell John Shearman James Atterson J. R. Fowler

Supreme Court September term trials listed

The Supreme Judicial Court opens for the September term on Tuesday at 9 o clock with Justice Holmes presiding. Cases for jury trial include Harvey v Merrill and Towne v Scribner among others. nonjury matters list Stanchfield v Kidder Freeman Nat Bank v Nat Tube Sawyer v Phillips Works Co Whitney v Reed.

Supreme Judicial Court Justice Holmes Harvey Merrill Denver Den Towne Vy. Scribner Alden Barnett Stanchfield Kid Freeman’s Nat Bk. der Nat Tube Sawyer Vy. Phillips. Works Co Whitney Reed

Grand jury reports for September term in Superior Court

The grand jury's September term report lists about fifty cases, most for minor offenses. Indictments include Henry von Beren for manslaughter in a Aug shooting on Commercial street and Coleman for maiming Beren. Simon S. Rankin of the Massachusetts Military and Social Club faces liquor sale and nuisance charges. John Hennessey is indicted for fatally assaulting Patrick Coffey with a casting in July at South Boston. J Benjamin Palmer’s embezzlement case is continued to next term for joint disposition with related complaints.

Sherman Henry von Beren William Grady Commercial Street Beren Coleman Grady Bere Simon S. Rankin Massachusetts Military and Social Club Washington Street John Hennessey Patrick Coffey South Boston J. Benjamin Palmer

California and Pacific Northwest Excursion Offers

Messrs Raymond and Whitcomb announce a grand excursion to the Pacific Northwest and California via the Northern Pacific line visiting Tacoma Seattle Victoria and major California cities including San Francisco San Rafael Santa Cruz Monterey Santa Barbara Pasadena Los Angeles Long Beach and San Diego. Departure from Boston October 8 with return tickets valid until July 1889. A second party goes directly to Southern California via the Atchison route. Circulars available from W Raymond 296 Washington Street. Short autumn tours to Eastern resorts planned for September and October.

California Pacific Northwest Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb Northern Pacific Railroad Tacoma Seattle Victoria British Columbia San Francisco San Rafael Santa Cruz Monterey Santa Barbara Pasadena Los Angeles Long Beach San Diego Boston W. Raymond Washington Street School Street

Appointments at the Custom House Saturday

John McKenna named assistant weigher at 350 dollars daily, replacing promoted James B. Shea. Three new day inspectors are Timothy Fitzmaurice Nicholas J. McNeil and James A Wilkie earning 4 dollars per day. Three new night inspectors are Albert H. Clarke Joseph E. Marier and John P. Treanor earning 3 dollars per night.

Custom House John McKenna James B. Shea Timothy Fitzmaurice Nicholas J. McNeil James A. Wilkie Albert H. Clarke Joseph E. Marier John P. Treanor

Debt figures for Water Town milk dealer and Hopkinton druggist

Thomas H. Johnson, milk dealer of Water town Mass owes 371671 with 1175 secured by mortgages. The only unencumbered assets are book accounts. Howard A. Cutler, druggist of Hopkinton Mass owes 301362 with 1500 secured.

Thomas H. Johnson Watertown Mass Howard A. Cutler Hopkinton

Regatta Results and Upcoming YC Races Mentioned

Rain and wind hindered Hull Yacht Club events with Niobe and Mirage winning fourth and sixth class championships. Mirage had a walkover in the Rocket class, Albatross won a first class leg and will sail-off with Shadow next Saturday. Future races include Posy Nora and Rocket. Corinthian YC sets sail-off for Sept 12 at 2:30 pm. Beverly YC third regatta winners include Atalanta Sprite Nerena Syche. New Scotch yacht Minerva attracts attention. Tweed abstains from Eastern race. Marblehead YC third regatta winners Mist and Jay Gee.

Hull Yacht Club Niobe Mirage Rocket Albatross Nora Corinthian Yacht Club Beverly Yacht Club Marblehead Weanees Atalanta Sprite Nerena Syche Minerva Boston Tweed

Proposed Trades Building Meetings Site Uproar

Building trades members push plans to erect a dedicated trades building to hold meetings. Many labor organizations have vacated 176 Tremont Street in favor of more desirable quarters.

Tremont Street

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