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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1879
Page
2
A compendium of editorial snippets notes that high imports duties into British provinces will fuel smuggling profits. It urges the U S to lower burdens, comments on Roumanians and Jews in their country, and questions a revival in business. A boy dreams of Congress and life in Washington, prompting a motherly reassurance.
An author argues that attempts to alter election laws are driven by the corrupt lower tier of politicians. The critic claims the plan hides evil motives and would remove safeguards against fraudulent votes, denouncing any tampering as inviting crime and harming the nation’s integrity.
The piece critiques Democratic control, arguing leaders misuse opportunities, detectives lose trust as some betray crime, and Congress should retire those who add covert provisions to bills. It comments on railroad consolidations and salaries worldwide, then assesses Vatican leadership and Rome’s stable church aims amid European upheaval.
A reflective critique argues against critics who call President Hayes fickle. It asserts Hayes acts with prudence and courage, avoiding rash moves while upholding consistent principles. The piece invites future study of his administration to reveal his true steadfastness.
January issue features essays on Turkey Afghanistan and South Africa with analysis of recent events. It covers Russians in Turkey and treaty stipulations, England's Asiatic empire and its base of force, population figures, plus reviews of Dr Johnson Papacy Cairoli family and contemporary literature by critics.
To-morrow is the second Sunday in Lent with daylight of 11 hours 34 minutes. Last month sixty tramps were fed and lodged at the station house. A gospel meeting at the Middle District school house tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock. Two new members joined State Street M E Church last Sunday. Rev B F Atwell officiated at Trinity Church last Sunday. March was gentle in approach yet had winter sharpness. Your neighbor may be virtuous without palace.
Citizens ask if millions of gallons wasted from the National Rubber Co reservoir into the Bay can be saved for town use. They inquire whether any Civil Engineer has given an opinion on the matter.
Rev Father Tenman of Providence preached to a large congregation at St. Marys Church last Sunday morning on rightful conduct. Rev Father Meenan of Paw ticket spoke at the same church last Tuesday evening in a very interesting discourse. A humorous exchange about borrowing an umbrella during Lent accompanies the item.
The Rogers Free Library opened for book delivery on March 4 1878. By March 1 this year 35786 volumes had been issued with daily ranges from 22 to 310 and totals: 275 on opening day, 265 on the last day, 1151 in the first week, and 1031 in the last week. One book lost, three worn out, and twenty needed rebinding since January.
The Monday supper of King Philip Steamer Co. No 1 was a notable success with excellent fish chowder and harmonious proceedings. The Excelsor Cornet Band performed, Jerry wowed with a ladle clog dance, and Hixon and Fleet received warm applause. Guests dispersed in good order and spirits. The School Committee met with eleven of fifteen members present and voted to close evening schools on the 6th lnst. They hired James A. Estee of Ashaway for Byfield School at 1100 per year. Discussion on moving the North Last District school house was referred to Mr. Williams for plan, and the Finance Committee was to estimate next year’s school expenses for adjourned meeting on Monday evening 17th inst.
Regular session notes numerous probate actions and guardianship requests. Appointments, inventories, and accounts are examined and ordered recorded. The Bristol Supreme Court term opens with divorces naturalizations and indictments listed for trial.
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