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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1878
Page
2
A reflective column notes France watching Dizzy, bank fortunes faltering, and curio wealth as bankrupts rise. It comments on U S Senate power, civil service reform hopes in Boston, New Hampshire manufacturers pressing Congress, and a waning Admin opposition. Mention of Speaker Randall and public life sketches appears.
A collage of remarks touches on Western stock quality, England’s Eastern question, Rev Conke’s lecture price, Presidents, a Scot in Parliament, snow in New York, mint profits, Boston editors’ salaries, Queen Victoria’s Parliament, Mark Twain, Samuel Bowles, and shifting journalism history.
When a man ends his days in the country the vacancy remains, while in the crowd he is a cipher. Some nominal statesmen face a stiff cabinet in Washington and politics shows a stormy passage for navigators as currents of office seek a smooth, ripple free flow.
The passage says Congress blocks financial fixes and shows little willingness to act. It accuses lawmakers of pursuing personal interests, risking ruin and labeling government as a swindler, indicating deep congressional gridlock and distrust.
William E Chandler of New Hampshire has had his name publicized. A Mr. Tuck of the same state called him a political tramp in a recent discussion. The remark underscores tensions between lawmakers and the people, with Chandler’s fate tied to his Granite State home.
The Conkling faction gains clarity in its political stance as it reads signs of the times. The writer praises their virtue’ and notes the group would not harm the President unless it harmed itself. Roscoe is praised when watched, and his deeds are praised if punished for misdeeds.
The Bristol Ephor notes a star-studded Brougham benefit raising about $10,000 for the veteran actor with aims to $20,000. It also highlights revived interest in the Paris Exposition, renewed export hopes, and mixed local views on religion and education alongside international events and publications.
The piece argues for eternal torture and annihilation doctrines while highlighting heavy taxation from Ring era projects. It cites over twenty one million in outstanding assessment bonds and about ten million yearly taxes directed to officeholders, with real estate values collapsing from 833 million to 89 million since 1875. Rapix.
The General Assembly opened its January session in Providence on Tuesday. Among 619 space applications to exhibit goods at the Pan Exposition, ten came from Rhode Island.
Batzous Monrory Magazine from Thames Talbot at 23 Hawley Street Boston offers tales sketches poetry humor and engravings in a sprightly reader friendly volume priced at 1.50 per year postpaid and 0.15 per copy at newsstands Sample issues of January and February available for 25 cents with renewal at 1.25 for the balance of the year.
The winter term of the public schools closes yesterday. During the week Bradford street has been the scene of a fearful stabbing affray and a bold burglary. The town notes a good skating season and a harvest of colds with many sniffling through the nose. A gold breast pin with hair was found near the Post Office and can be claimed at the office.
A playful comparison notes that sugar plus pickles attract attention. suggests sweetness in character enhances charm and social ease. The piece encourages a light, sociable approach and the value of gentleness in interaction.
The passage notes widespread trouble saving money as many lack means to save. It mentions people desiring to own something to attempt the saving experiment and gain a foothold in savings.
On Friday night a group of intoxicated revelers broke large glass lights from the display windows of A. P. Baxter's store and B. Brownell's saloon during a street racket. A severely damaged carriage area was later found in a Thames street stable.
Mrs Elizabeth Liscomb wife of Samuel Liscomb residing at the Hope and Union streets corner suffered a paralytic stroke Saturday. She fell in the yard and lay undiscovered for about three hours as no one was at home when the attack occurred.
A bartender at a south Bradford Street saloon, Trudell, suffered serious cuts to his leg and arm from a razor. Dr. Shipman treated the wounds as Charles Perry was jailed on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge and John Crooks was discharged. Crooks paid a $3.30 fine for drunkenness and left town.
The Bell furniture store on Bradford Street was broken into last Wednesday night. Thieves forced a window pane, moved a Morris & Ireland safe to a back storeroom, cut through a side wall, removed contents and a cash drawer with about 125 dollars, plus 25 dollars in silver. Detective Swan of Providence assessed the crime as not by professionals. Also notes ongoing revival meetings led by Henry Moorhouse with multiple union prayer services and Bible readings through the week at Town Hall and local churches.
The community mourns the deaths of Miss Leonora Fales and Mrs. Mary A Fortune with solemn funeral services. Leonora died suddenly after a brief illness, leaving a memory of beauty and kindness. Mrs Fortune is remembered for devotion and gentleness, with her daughter and family deeply affected. Bristol, January 23, 1878.
The officers elected for the ensuing term were installed on Friday evening the 18th by D. D. P. William J. Miller. Named are Co. P John A Rose H P Manton H Bradford S Wam Fred. Fish J. W Moses Wood Scribe Wm B. Burnham Treasurer Wm. J. Miller. The Barstow Free Library article extols libraries as national assets and lauds Professor Diman’s dedication speech.
The Providence Evening Press notes Bristol Rhode Island leads towns by building a high school early and opening a free library ahead of other communities. The remark highlights Bristol as a model for civic development in the state.
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