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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1885
Page
2
The issue reports Hendricks state wealth at 150000 dollars. A vast ruin found in Adana Asia Minor. Dunreith Dakota offers 300 dollars and a town lot for the first baby born. Henry Leach of Methuen dies after poison mistaken for medicine. Jem Hettie Clough dies in Dayton at age 100. Gen Paine sells the sloop Puritan to J Malcomb Forbes and to build an 85 foot sloop per Edward Burgess plan.
In New Haven a colony of Italians is led by Kate Doughan the so called Queen of Italians. One member paid a fine imposed on the Queen recently for breech of the peace.
New England congressmen are united in favor of excluding Canadian fish as New England fishermen risk another year shut out of Canadian fishing grounds. They must consider both sides of the issue and not favor only one viewpoint.
Prof Sargent identifies the nutmeg hickory of Arkansas as the strongest wood in the United States while West Indian birch is weakest. He notes tamarack as most elastic, shellbark hickory below it, Ficus aurea wood least elastic and least specific gravity, and Texas bluewood achieving the highest specific gravity aiding fuel value.
The January issue of the magazine Magn ene of American History features three Civil War Series articles. General Baldy Smith writes the lead on the operations before Fort Donelson, offering a clearer and truer view than previously published.
The article notes Burmah's distinct flora rich in orchids and moon creeper. It describes abundant insects including mosquitoes and butterflies, large crocodiles and catfish, small deer and jungle fowl, and the cobra reaching significant lengths as a dangerous reptile.
The Three Americas Exposition in New Orleans opens with a mass gathering of Western Hemisphere newspaper men on the 28th. On the 29th American Congressmen meet, promising valuable insights. January 1 will host large delegations of colored people to honor Emancipation Day. Organizers expect 50 000 to 100 000 attendees.
The article summarizes US and European storm diameters and progress rates, noting US averages 28.4 mph rising to 34.2 mph in February and 22.6 mph in August while Europe averages 16.7 mph with 19 mph in October and 14 mph in August. It then lists Rhode Island patents granted December 22 1885 including washing machines and fastening devices with inventors from Pawtucket Providence Newport.
D G Stratton of New London Connecticut reports severe rheumatic pains improved within a day after taking Athlophoros and claims seven bottles cured him, calling the medicine an infallible remedy.
From Our Regular Correspondent in Washington December 22 1885 Congress adjourned for Christmas after a busy week. The Senate passed the Succession bill and granted a $5000 widow’s pension to Gen Grant’s wife while debating the Dakota question and temperance. Evarts delivered his first Senate speech advocating party unity and executive branch action. The House rewrote rules shifting appropriations power to five committees, prompting lobbyist cheers and concerns over extravagance. Senate bills included tax relief ideas from Kansas and a measure banning patronage soliciting with fines, while Hawley questioned retroactivity.
The article notes lavish preparations for Mr Parnell in New York surpassing any previous Irish event here. It highlights wealth among New York widows Mrs Vanderbilt and Mrs Stewart, then reviews a new edition of Charles Lamb essays titled Essays of Elia.
Richard Robinson a shoemaker was found dead in his Warren room on Sunday with a pistol by his side and $40 in his pocket. It is supposed he died by his own hand. Rev. E F Carrigan plans a mid month Europe tour for health and will be absent several months. A steam launch built for the Dolphin was placed aboard at Newport after sailing down the bay. The State Street M E Church Sunday School hosts a Christmas festival this Friday at 7 PM with evergreen decorations and every scholar receiving a present. The Pope Manufacturing Company issues the Columbia Bicycle Calendar 1886 featuring chromo lithography and daily cycling quotes.
Crowds fill shops as holiday goods from toys to luxury items tempt shoppers. The town sees widespread display of merchandise and plentiful money in parcels carried by pedestrians and delivery wagons.
A six act military drama The Spy of Atlanta staged Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by amateur home talent. New scenery and a select quartet provided music Allyn and Lavey orchestra supplied the accompaniment. Large audience despite Christmas preparations applauded generously.
The Bristol Society reports 108 consignors and steady sales aiding recipients not in poverty but needing support. The group praises staff, urges quality checks among consignors, and notes May and Autumn sales under Rev Wm R Trotter’s hospitality as proof the project sustains its charitable aims.
Report covers May 5 to December 1 1885 with receipts from Subsenders tickets and gross sales totaling 1221.24. Disbursements include furnishing room 418.59 expenses 26.97 attendants 95.53 and consignors 929.44 leaving a balance on hand 120.70 as of December 1 1885.
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