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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1885
Page
2
A Melbourne expedition will observe the total solar eclipse from New Zealand, where the phenomenon will be visible as a two and a half minute totality.
The year's gold output reached 30.8 million dollars while silver valued at the silver dollar coinage rate amounted to 48.8 million dollars, totaling 79.6 million dollars, up 0.8 million in gold and 2.4 million in silver from 1883.
Abbe David the French naturalist suggests that centuries ago China cleared vast forests to eliminate tigers leopards and other dangerous wildlife. He notes ancient woodlands survive only in mountain regions while plains are fully cultivated leaving native plants rare.
The New York Museum of Natural History will assemble a complete collection of United States native woods. It covers 36 oak varieties, 34 pines, 9 firs, 5 spruces, 4 hemlocks, 12 ashes, 3 hickories, 18 willows, 3 cherries, 9 poplars, 4 maples, 2 persimmons, and 3 cedars. Each specimen will show both longitudinal and transverse grainings and include the log with bark.
Beverley Ellison Warner announces the novel Troubled Waters to be issued early by J B Lippincott Company. The story draws on labor relations and labor capital tensions, aiming for a balanced view and broader appeal. The author, an observer of his times, draws on experience to deliver a skillful, engaging narrative.
A French writer catalogs many cases of live toads recovered from solid stone masses, notably a 1851 Bloison incident where three workmen split a flint. He argues the phenomenon may be real despite some fraud concerns and cites Seguin 1822 tests showing a reptile surviving ten years in plaster.
Malaria largely afflicts low-lying areas but can occur at high elevations under favorable conditions. Examples include 1100 feet in the Tuscan Apennines, 5000 feet in the Pyrenees and Cordilleras, 6400 feet in the Himalayas, 6500 feet in Ceylon, and 11000 feet in the Andes. Immunity is typically at moderate altitudes, with approximate safe levels listed for Italy, California, Appalachia, the West Indies, and India.
The Para Rubber Shoe Company of Framingham voluntarily restored old wage rates after a 10 percent reduction that had been agreed between employees and management. The raise returns pay to previous levels, effective after months of adjusted labor costs.
Washington April 20 1885 colored delegation visits White House and Douglass critiques Democratic fidelity. Emancipation celebrations draw crowds with music and speeches as Cleveland reviews the procession. Secretary Manning reshapes patronage while Navy and diplomatic postings stir interest with China and Belgium missions debated.
The summer residence of Mrs Ostrander on Church Street was robbed during winter while she was away, with clothing and other articles taken. The School Committee meeting, adjourned from May 13 to 20, was further postponed to Monday evening May 11.
Utica resident W A Gazlay has been in town this week, formerly superintendent at Reynolds Mill on Thames street. United Brothers Lodge I C O F marks its 66th anniversary with a Sunday service at St Michael's Church preached by Rev George L Locke. A Musicale at Miss Stella Morse's home featured a class of nearly 20 pupils with notable performances and requested songs.
Policemen John D. Dimond and John B. Ingraham arrested Frank Conway early Sunday morning after catching him inside the store of Mr. R. R. Magee on Thames Street. He entered by breaking through a window and was committed to jail for trial at the May term of the Court of Common Pleas.
An evening program in the vestry rooms of the State Street M E Church on Thursday evening starts at seven thirty with singing readings and recitations similar to the March 19 event.Refreshments of cake coffee and ice cream will be served to all attendees. All are invited.
Mr James W A Williams of Providence a practical hair dresser. He will open a tensorial parlor in the corner of Hops and Bradford streets former town clerk's office on Monday evening next. Special attention will be given to ladies and children hair cutting. He has worked with Mr George Combeck at 10 Market Square Providence for two years proving his skill.
A large wagon named Gen. Grant carrying household goods for Joseph R. Lindsey, recently of 68 Church Street, bound for Malden Massachusetts, caught fire on the road near South Walpole and was completely destroyed. Driver Thomas Robinson and Lindsey returned with the saved horses and harness the next day.
Bristol Town Council met in the council room with numerous items: two assessors declined the tax post, new constables appointed, hydrant locations mapped, a liquor license hearing for No.127 Thames street, and a $50 payout for Elizabeth Gladding for a bridged crossing injury. Also street plans, street lamp committee, fire department audit, and budget actions are recorded along with adjournment and next session notices.
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