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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1884

Page

2

President Arthur designates Thanksgiving Day 1884

The document designates Thursday November 27 as a day of general thanksgiving. Citizens are urged to cease work and celebrate at home and in worship, giving reverent acknowledgment to God for the nation’s blessings. The proclamation is dated November 7, 1884, in Washington.

I . A. Armour United States Washington CuesTer A. Arthur Freep. T. Faerincavysen Sec. of State Rhode Island Augustus O. Bonny

Thanksgiving Proclaimed and Tariff Outlook for 1885

Rhode Island Governor proclaims November 27 1884 as a day of public Thanksgiving praising national peace harvest plenty and mercy. The piece analyzes the 1884 election results with President Cleveland and tariff debates noting Democratic gains in the House and expected continuities under Senator Randall leadership and a cautious civil service reform under the upcoming administration.

Cleveland House of Representatives Carlisle Samuel J. Randall Chicago Frank Hurd Ohio Randall Washington Senate

Common Fallacies About Lightning In An English Journal

An English electrical journal enumerates popular myths about lightning. The list includes chewing splinters from a tree struck by lightning to cure toothache, splinters not burning, bodies of lightning victims not decaying, and that no one is killed by lightning while asleep.

Volcanic Disturbance Disrupts Telegraph Lines From Krakaton

Reports describe a major volcanic disturbance at Krakaton causing telephonic communication to fail in Singapore about 500 miles away. A two mile subterranean cable carried words amid sounds like pistol shots, appearing electrical rather than acoustic in nature.

Krakaton Singapore

Paris Jardin d Acclimitation Notes and Elliptical Anecdotes

G. T. B. describes Jardin d acclimitation in Paris with scenes of animals and rides, mentions Elephants Juliette and Romeo, sea lions, prairie dogs, and exotic demonstrations from Gauchos to Esquimaux. He recalls Paris streets, benches, concerts, and child friendly spaces, ending with appreciation for Bristol readers.

Bristol Jardin Deer Park Copenhagen Fairmount Park Philadelphia India Kistdah Paris Bois de Boulogne Bois de Vincennes Monceau Europe Buttes Chaumont London Champs Elysees Bois New York Union Madison Reservoir Squares Battery Jardin d Juliette Romeo

Prodigy at St Stephen's Delhi Repeats Texts by Memory

A blind student named Chanda Singh at St Stephen's College, Delhi, cannot read or write yet possesses extraordinary memory. He can recite English, French and Urdu texts by rote and rapidly perform complex arithmetic, including large multiplications.

St. Stephen's College Delhi Chanda Singh

General Swaim Trial Before Noted Military Tribunal

On Saturday General Swaim faced trial before a distinguished military tribunal formed of one Major General, six Brigadier Generals, of the regular Army, and three Colonels. It marks the first time a Brigadier General has been tried in peacetime in this country.

Swaim

Poems and Art in Harper's Christmas Issue

The December Harper s features numerous poet contributors English and American including Stedman with Witchcraft 1692 Witch craft 1884 illustrated by Howard Pyle Stoddard The Judgment of Solomon Andrew Lang Ballade of Christmas Ghosts Christmas Violets Wallace Bruce The Old Homestead with Fenn and Fredericks Thomas Dunn English Legend of Ogrecastle Margaret Sangster The Dear Long Ago with Dielman illustrations and W W Gilchrist musical score

Harper's Stedman Howard Pyle Stoddard Andrew Lang Wallace Bruce Harry Fenn Alfred Fredericks Thomas Dunn English Ogrecastle Reinhart Margaret Sangster Dielman W. W. Gilchrist

Zodiacal light seen as reflection on earth atmosphere

The text notes a shift in view of the zodiacal light to a reflection from the earth's illuminated atmospheric stratum. It marks the 100th anniversary of Bishop Seabury's consecration and mentions a planned systematic study of North American bird migration by about 1000 observers.

Sorlie Bishop Seabury Northerica Ornithologists’ Union United States Canada

All’Fours. Dear Mugwumps and Prohibitionists Letter

A broad political broadside scolds Mugwumps Prohibitionists and both major parties. The writer urges unity patience and self restraint urging voters to study issues and avoid infighting while predicting consequences for four years of national policy. The note closes with a plug for Paine Farm Store Boston gifts bridal items and an address 48 Canal Street.

Boston Paine Ong America Canal Maine

Fire siren and snowstorm mark Bristol week

Bristol buzzes with a string of local items. A hayloft accident injures Mr. Lafitte at Mr. Paull's Franklin street barn. Rev. Asa Bullard preaches at the Congregational Church. A drunken woman is taken to Court street’s stone mansion for the night. Thanksgiving services planned at the Congregational and Catholic unions. Mrs. Paull dislocates her shoulder. Gov. Bourn names Wm. P. Sheffield to the Senate vacancy. The King Philip Engine Co. gears up for a town hall fair. Bush fires spark alarm as fire crews respond. The Bristol Female Charity Society hears Rev. Locke’s annual sermon and appeals for aid. A political jubilee for Cleveland and Hendricks marks the evening. Curious fruit and farming notes close with remarks on animal color and care.

Bristol Female Chantable Society

The Housewife's Favorite Journal Free Offer

The Domestic Journal of Nunda New York offers one free year to ladies who send ten named married ladies at the same address and 12 two cent stamps. The journal covers fashions fancy work decorating cooking and household matters with a regular price of $100.

Nunda N. Y

Joseph Wardwell Piano and Organ Tuner Notices

Joseph Wardwell tunes and repairs pianos and organs. Orders left at Church's Central Market will receive prompt attention.

Joseph Wardwell

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