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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1879
Page
2
A jumble of political gossip and opinion cites figures such as Bis marck and the Russian Premier, Alexander H Stephens, Cyrus W Field, and Grover Cleveland era references. It notes suspicions of church revenue disputes, possible Senate ambitions, and a general run of political mood, business revival signs, and public figures in discourse.
The passage notes Mane voters spoke against fiat money and a form of democracy seeking power, suggesting the Butler movement in Massachusetts may be shaken by a pronounced defeat and a coalition blamed for financial and political ruin in the Pine Tree State, praising labor’s fight.
The New York Convention victory is likened to British gains in the American Revolution. The author warns Roscos may have overextended his political machine, arguing overwork can be as ruinous as indolence and that Conkling’s effort appears near its end.
Volume one of the Library of Universal Knowledge issued September 20 contains 736 pages printed on food paper and bound in cloth or morocco. Volumes are offered at 50 cents to $1.00 with two more volumes monthly until 20 volumes complete. Specimens ship to the United States with 10 cents postage and return privilege after ten days. The American Book Exchange, 55 Beekman Street, New York, invites early subscribers and clubs with full details available.
The piece blames money and Republican influence for recent defeats in Maine and rails at Democratic leaders. It argues Tilden’s stock speculation and withholding cash show anti gold sentiment, questions cipher despatches, and criticizes DeYoung and Kalloch in San Francisco. It laments Chronicle tactics and warns storms of political backlash.
Correspondent at Vichy describes 26,000 arrivals since May and a season of healthful waters. He details the springs La Grande Grille L Hopital Le Parc and others, their medicinal claims and ferruginous qualities, warns Americans to drink cautiously, contrasts diet norms, praises the climate air and absence of pests, and paints the Casino park gardens and bustling social life with hotels shops and lace booths along the Allier riverfront.
A fragment describes a wild fire ravaging native Sierras and ore, sparing none. It imagines future times when nobility become herbarium specimens and garden ornaments. The text envisions miniature forests, styled landscaping, and distant Auvergne mountains with castles and abbeys, all wrapped in history and legend.
Wild grapes are plentiful and springs filling up as autumn approaches. St Matthew’s day noted and autumn begins next Tuesday. The steamer Richard Borden ends season calls at Rocky Point on its Providence trips. Mr Thomas Pearse builds two cottages on Smith Street for himself and his son Wan Pearse. Rev G L Locke leaves for a four week vacation from St Michael’s. Coal remains cheap, easing winter heating costs. Early risers are urged to avoid late mornings to gain the day’s benefits.
Rev. M. A. DeW. Howe, Bishop of Central Pennsylvania, preached at St. Michael's Church Sunday morning and at Trinity Church Sunday evening. The Bristols and the Byfields opened the new grounds on the east end of the Common with a baseball game Saturday afternoon, Bristol 14 Byfields 2.
A large two story house is to be built on Church street by Mrs. Eliza S. White with Rounds & Darling as builders. Another new house for W. H. Dunbar on High street between Burton and Walley with Barbour & Peabodie as builders. Rev. E Burroughs resigns from South Christian Church after a year. State Street M B Sunday School infant department had a picnic at Fox Hill Grove. Hon Don Cameron and Hon N B Anthony visited Gov Burnside at his home. YMCA meetings set for this Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at the Asylum 10 o clock am and 3 pm. Steamer Ganonicus, Capt Orswell, to Newport today after excursion yesterday. returns after steeplechases. Mr Young of J H Young & Co. has taken rooms with Miss Cushman’s on Hope street for night calls after hours. Truants returning from mountain and sea as Jack Frost arrives, winter fires and cheer ahead.
At the semi monthly Town Council meeting held Monday evening last, taxes were remitted on the Assessors' recommendation totaling 72 dollars. The Trial Justice Warner quarter report ending the 15th was received read and filed. One town bill of 6 dollars 12 and a fraction was allowed and ordered paid.
The Providence Opening Press notes Albany police believe jewelry stolen from 8 P. Colt, Esq., Bristol residence on the sixth inst was sold to pawn brokers in Albany. A reward of 800 dollars is offered for recovery of the stolen property and all advances paid.
A reflective note on the dwindling number of aged grandmothers, blaming modern care and dissipation for shortening lives. The piece laments scarce elders and hopes for future generations to carry forward the mature fruit of character and family tradition.
Duprez and Benedicts famous minstrels and royal brass band perform at Town Hall next Tuesday evening. Tickets available at Easterbrooks store Hope Street. Also notes a sermon by BG Elder Augustus Durfee at Advent Chapel and various comments on April Fools and Jersey livestock prizes and library book donations.
The barge Island Belle carried an excursion party from Taunton last Wednesday afternoon. Captain Boyton displayed swimming art to the amusement of the party and onlookers along the wharves. The Newtown Register notes Laurel Hill Chemical Works now nearly doubles capacity and costs over $50,000 for new apparatus. Superintendent J. B. F. Herreshoff is highlighted for his chemist’s reputation and energy. Herreshoff, famed boat builder, displayed the Javelin, a fifty by nine foot steam pleasure yacht, capable of twelve to fifteen knots, with safety features and watertight compartments.
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