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The Arizona sentinel., 1884-06-21
A Humorist's Ready Wit.

This is a story Of Joe D. Prem tice which 1 never SAW in print and which is better illustration of his ready wit than anything else he said, I think. The old Journal office used to be the stamping ground of many south ern men, more or Jess known, who liked to hear the veteran i purnalist tell a story or warm up presumptuous young man Tor luuch. Among those who fre- quented he Journal office was Will s. Hass, the song writer.
 tomin into Mir. Prentice's office one day in that free and easy way of his, he sat down in one chair. with his feet on anOth- CT, and jamming hIs hat on the back of his head, said without consulting Mr. Prentice's leisure:
 "Seen my last song, George"'
 Mir. Prentice ceased writing, sighed heavily and looking up sadly and responsibility at the young nan, said:
 II hope so Billy."-BIll Nye.
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Three Fools.

Mir. T. Tobin and Mrs. Tobin. of Kent's Plains, Litchfield coun- ty, Conn.,, got to town yesterday about noon, and settled down in a hotel in Canal street, near the Bowery. MT. Tobin went out tO buy a new hat, On his way back he ran against his wife and a citizen known whereabouts as Alderman Rudolph Frost. MT. Tobin punched the Alderman's head. Policem m Dunn Marched MT. TObin and Mrs. TObin 10 the tonlbs, and an Italian boOtblack
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He called at the house and asked if she had any carpets 10 beat. ad ding that he had been in the business over twenty years.
 "How much to beat the parlor carpet?" she asked.
 "One dollar"
 "Why, that's awful! There was a man here yesterday who offered to do the job for fifty cents.'
 Exactly. madam, but how was he prepared?"
 "He had club in his hand"
 "I presume so. He intended to take the carpet out on a vacant lot, didn't he?"
 "Yes sir. Our yard is to small, you know"
 Exactly, that is the tapestry Brussels carpet. It is badly worn. It has numerous holes in 1t. He would make a great show in get ting it out and there. Out on the lot he would give you away 10 every one who asked who the carpet belonged to. Is that the way to do job of this sort?"
 "How do you do it?"
 "I take the carpet out through the alley. I wheel it home. l beat it in a yard surrounded by a high board-fence, and while I am returning it, all nicely rolled up and covered with cloth, if any one asks me what I have l reply that it is velVet-carpet for No. 224 Blank street. If no one asks me any questions I call at the houses on either side of you and ask if they have ordered a new Wilton. They watch me and see me come in here. Madam, in the language of the Greek, do you twig?"
 He was given the job.-Toledo Blade.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
TERRITORIAL.

TERRITORIAL. ::5overnor-F. A. Tritle. Prescott. Secretary-H NJ. VanArman, Prescott. Trcasurer-Tnomas J. Butler, Prescott. Superintendent of PublIc Instruction-W B. Horton, Tucson. Auditor-E P Clark, Prescott. Supreme Court-C G. w French, Chief Justice, Prescott. D. NJ. Plnney, As scciate Ju~Iicr, Phoenix: A w. Sheldon, Associate Justice, Tucson. .. s District Aitoruey-J. 4. Zsbriskie Tucson- U. $ Marshall-I. s. Tidhall, Prescott. Delegate to Congress-Granyille Oury Florence.
 COUNTY. Treasurer-A. Lorette. Probate Judge-lsaac Levy. Sheiin-A. Tvner. Cnder Sheriff-W. H. TOnge- DiStl ict Atiorney-Samuel Purdy. Supervisors-G NJ. ThurlOw, Chairman 2 Chas. Baker and G. H. Hutchins. Clerk Board of Supervisors-F. Avila. Joroner-J H. Taggart. Justices of the Peace-J. L. Smith, w H Simmons, J. S. Bancroft, Yuma. 4. D Crawford, Silent.
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The following taken from an exchange hits the mark, espe- cialIy for that class of beings who cannot get along without an oc- casional stimulent. Liquor deal- CTS pay On an average $2 per gall lon for whisky. One gallon con- tains an average of siXty-five drinks and at ten cents drink the poor man pa, s $6. 50 per gal lon for his whisky. In other words he pays $2 for the whisky and S4.50 to the man for handling it over the bar. Make your wife the barkeeper. Lend her S2 to buy a gallon of whisky for be- ginning, and every time you want a drink, go to her and pay ten cents for it. By the time you drink a gallon she will have $6 50 or enough to refund the S2 hOr- rowed of you and to pay for another gallon of whisky and a balance of S2.50. She will be able to conduct future operations on her own capital, and when you become an inebria te, unable to support yourself, shunned and despised by all respectable per- sons, your wife will have enough money to keep you until you get
 ready to fill drunkard's grave.
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To M ire wDeIs cf Yuma Cc.

am arranging a collection of the diff ferent ores of this county, in my office. Any specimen sent to me will be thank fully received and placed in the cabinet. Please label specimens as to probable value, name of mine and district.
 Jos. J. STEIN. County Recorder.
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YUMA ARIZONA. SATURDAY JUNE 21. 1884.

Col. Ro1ert G. Ingersoll in his nominating speech at Cincinnati in 1876 first called MT. Blaine the 'Plumed Knight" - Baltimore American.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-06-21

E. c. Dake, 6 Merchants Exchange, is fine sole agent of the SENTINEL m San Francisco The SENTINEL can al ways be found on file in his office.
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GEO. w. NORTON,

DEPUTY U. s. MINERAL SURVEYOR
 For Arizona and California. Yuma, ArlZeha-
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-06-21

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AdVertiSinG:

Or inch, first mscrtion-.. ....S2 9c Each subsequent insertion. - 70
 Contracts by the year or quarter at re- duced rates.
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SAMUEL PURDY,

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 DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFF1cE:-Lorettc'S building, next door to Lyons store
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Tell the children to cut out and save the comic silhouette pictures as they appear from issue to issue. They will be pleased with the collection.
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DIR CD SALFIELD,

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Published every Saturday by the
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-06-21

The second demonstration eX- ceeds the first; it takes every pos
 sible form of expression; all the flags are torn off and waved; the flags around Henderson, who sits half-sulIen, are plucked up and waved in his face. Suddenly on
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-26
LIFTED AT LAST.
ONE or THE MOST MYSTERIOUS
Affairs Known ia crimina! AnnaIs-Bogan
Cash Hiding in the Disguise Of q Negro
The troubles of0rin carpen.
ter Not Ended.

BosroS, March 25.-Six years ago Cashier
Barron, Of the Dexter (Ne) Savings BInt.
was found dying In the vault OF that bank,
an apparent martyr TO the trust reposed IN
him by the banks dspositors. Since that
time the belief that he was murdered has
been somewhat shaken by the i'll success Of
the detectives in producing the author OF
the crime; but to day evidence has come
TO hand that the murder wss committed BY
three men, one Of whom, named Chase, has
since died. Although 1. Is said that the
widow OF the dead man has admitted that
her husband confessed before his death, and
implicated the other two. the only positive
evidence OF such confession comes from .
man named Lampker, who worked good
deal for the man who died. Lampher says:
About three years ago was working
with Chase in the woods, and TO satisfy my
suspicion had about his connection with
with the case | ran into the camp one day
and said: The Sheriff is after you for tbs
Barron murder The deyil.' he said, and
started for the woods. Afterward We came
together st the camp and he told me about
the case, but threatened that il told any
body he would kill me. He said that he
and other men drove over TO Dexter
on the day OF the murder with .
double team, which they left about .
mile from the village in the swamp. They
then walked to the village and we're stand.
ing near the door OF the bank building
when woman came out. The three went
in and did the Job. he put on the hand.
cuffs, and the other two bound and gagged
Mr.. Barron. They went after the money
and we're bound to get 1t. After they left
through Barnard, left their team In an
sbsndoned barn and went home on foot.
The nfxt day one OF the other men got the
team, and all three men Int the county"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-26
A SENSATIONAL STORY
II n Washington Paper ReviEes the
fOliYer Lynchlng.

Irotice that the Republican OF this city
reviyes the story put in circulation some
time since that the brother Of the little
girl killed near Martinsburg some time
since, for which killing the negro Toliver
was hanged by mob, has since confessed
on his death bed that be had murdered
his sister and that the negro was innocent
of any share in the transaction. In con-
yersation with Judge Hoge, who was on
the bench in the Martinsburg circuit when
the case was tried, he gave me statement
which showed that there never was any
reasonable doubt entertained as to the
uegro's guilt, and that the boy on whom
il was sought to faSten the murder
was not in that section OF the country at
the time the crime was committed. The
actions of the negro before and after the
killing, his reputation in the community,
the condition OF his clothing when ar
ested, the Identification OF his footmarks
with those at the scene of the murder, and
his own admission made out case against
him which carried conviction, and how
ever the method Of his punishment may
be regretted there has never been any
doubt of his guilt among those conversant
with the circumstances CT the case. The
innocence OF the boy which is again sought
to impUgn, has been made clear oy the
testimony Of w. B. Colston and other
reputable citizens of Martinsburg who
happened TO know that he was in another
part of the country when his sister was
killed, and il is a shame that his reputa-
tfon should suffer by any repetition OF such
statements as that contained in the Re-
publican, LNY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-26
LOOKS LIKE A REAL POET,
The Presidents Love Sick and Song
writing son,

WAsHINoroN, March 25.-Allan Arthur
arrived here from Princeton tonight. The
young man is lookinS very pale, and has
evidently be n paying some attention to
his studies. Oce OF lis first calls in the
morning will be On his sweetheart, Miss
Beach. He has Lot seen her for nearly six
weeks. During his absence the letters be-
tween the two young people have been so
frequent and heavy as 10 almost REQ rlre the
service OF special carrier. 1t is said that
young Allen Is developing quite a poetic
talent. His father wishes him TO become
lawyer, but may be disappointed. Some
OF the young mans verses, although they
are not written in the finest classical style,
are filled with a rare sentiment that is
very taking with the young ladies.
A few OF Allsn's college Chuns s'ate
that he sits up very late nearly every
night, burning midnight oil cultlvatiag
the poetic muse. I'VE wouldn't care any
thing about that" they say, "if Allan did
not insist in singing the most mourniul
songs. He says il helps him to think. 1t
certainly keeps US awake
Allan will probably remain here all this
week. He has allowed his hair to grow
ont snd looks little like a real poet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-26
NORTHERN OHIO REPUBLICANS
Want Blaine. and iT They Cant Get
Him, Lincoln.


CLEVELAND, March 25.-Stark, Summit
and Cuyahoga counties will doubtless send
delegates to the Chicago Republican Con.
yention instructed for Blaine and Lincoln.
An astonishing boom has started for
Blaine all over the State. Said promi'
nent Republican this afternoon: Ninety
nine out OF a hundred Republicans are for
Blaine
How about Sherman and Arthur was
asked.
Either OF these will be supported, but
there is NO man named for whom the peo-
pie have the clnging regard or who can
raise the enthusiasm IN this country that
Blaine can. You can Just put that down
in black and white. | have been around
and know; had intended writing it my
self, but you say il for me"
Said gentleman from Massillon Blaine
and Lincoln is the ticket. Why, tell you
in all the wears OF my life | have never
seen such furor for ticket"
The Review, at Alliance, came out last
fall for Blaine aud Lincoln at the head oi
the editorial column. Joe Gillespie, the
editor, is a cousin OF Mr.. Blaine, and the
people of Alliance are Just redhot Tor MIN.
Said one gentleman, whose position IS such
that he ought to know whereof he speaks:
Sherman, Arthur, Logan or Edmunds, IN
nv estimation, would not attract the sup
port that Lincnln would for second choice
for President"
Tnese statements may sound strong, but
there is no doubling the overwhelming
preference among Republicans for Blaine
and Lincoln ticket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-26
THEY KICK VIGOROUSLY.
The DisfrAnrhIsed citizens OF the
District of Columbia.

The DisfrRnrhIsed citizens OF the
District of Columbia.
Another kick by the distraRchised resi-
dents of the District is attracting attention
here by the singular character Of the com-
pIsin,s made. These complaints are in
cluded in memorial which declares that
in the year 1871. the time-honorea charters
of ia, people were swept away, and for
them were substituted g heterogeneous
body OF federal officers, Who the document
saws, welded sway until Congress, recog
niziug their official existence as national
scandal, lsgislated them out OF office, and
Invented a close corporation, cal led Com
mission ers' government R-ference Is made
70 he service of cl,izsas OF the Dis ric: in
the wars of the country, the fact that th'y
have psid their allotment OF direct taxes,
and that they are called upon to serve as
Jurors in federal courts. Many persons,
the psptr says, who have cheerduiiy
bUrTe these burdens OF special and direct
taxes have been reviled by federal o'hcerS'
one Of whom nov openly rec
ommends takiUg from the people the
lsst vestige Of popular rights, the right
of trial By Jury 10 right fortunately guar
anteed to us by the sixth ansndmsnt Of
the Constitution of the United States
because in an open and impartial trial ne
fsilsd as q lawyer tn convict his alleged
criminal, The acts of mal'sdministrstion
charged sgainst the popular goyernme
shich led 70 the abolition OF the b lard OF
Public Works and Legislature in 1874, the
npmorislists declare, were the acts oil ap
pointed officers and o. Of persons elected
by The popular vote. The paper clsims
fSat the deprivation of the right of Suffrage
is rf itself a substantial grievance requiring
70 be redressed, but as minor grievance
thew charge that the administration in the
District Of Columbia is neither economical
nor honest In no other city in the coun-
try are the transactions Of city govern
ment conducted with closed doors. Fne
charges brought against the ID strict gov
eminent are formulated as follows:
/ The appropriation acts OF Congress are
yiolsted.
The money of the UCited States, as
veil As the money collected from the peo-
ple of the District of Columbia, Is waste
folly expended. ,
3 Large sums Of money are not account
4 La-ge amounts OF money are due to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-26
PHILADELPHIA EDITORS OPINIONS.
Mcclure ana FOrney Confident Ran.
dali ~ the Coming Man.

dali IL the Coming Man.
NEW YoKX, March - "A. Herald report.
er v ho visited Philadelphia, reports that
Sirreriy, of the Record thinks Arthur
should have the nomination. He is in full
sympathy with the Tariff reformers. Col
onel Mcclure, OF the Times, said: Randall
is perhaps the more central figure, because
OF the prominence given him by his candi-
dacy for the Speakership. Pennsylvania
will stsnd by him, and, have no doubt,
will elect delegation to the Chicago Con,
vention friendly to his nomination. Ex-
Senator Wallace is one Of them, and he
and Randall are in accord on this tariff
matter. Randall doesn't ask that delegs-
ton instructed TO vote for him should be
sent and that is very wise, as il spares us
a Randall and anuRandsll fight; but he
would like, ard he will have, delegation
sent which will cordially support him any
moment when that support will be OF
service to him. rhe platform will be OF
more importance than the candidate. They
cannot afford to have an ambiguous plat
form, and it must be either the Ohio plat.
form or an out and outfree trade plstform
nat OulO piatiOl III ny li'e why, 10 lIdiueu
in the exact language Of Johnson, Jefier-
sen and Polk"
MIR. Walter McMichael. of the North
American, fayors President Arthur and
irOwns en- free trsd-. Ia his judgment Mr..
TildeG will accept If given an opportunity.
He thinks b sh!y vi Mr.. Flower, and if
The Democrats are 10 succeed, believes he
would be u safe ard sagacipus President
OF the present sdministra i'm Mr.. Nc
Michael would speak in wsrmest terms il
led 20 the interviewing altar, but he is
handicapped somewhat by the presence OF
q brother in the Presidents household
MIR John W. Forrev, OF the Progress,
thinks s;he tariF aC t4tion must necess4.
rjiy aid Mr Randsll in his own State, the
view Of which he naturally takes.
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the creditors of the district. the funds for
the payment of said claimants having dis
appeared.
5. Large amounts Of money are exacted
from citizens of the District, payment for
which demands have long ago been fully
made.
6. The system of administration is di-
rected to the promotion of schemes which
are unnecessary, imprudent and not com
mensurste with the means and resources
of the District.
Z. By the recommendation Of the Com
mission ers the inherent right to the quiet
and undisturbed enjoyment Of property in
this district is no longer certain. Private
property is threatened with seizure for
public use without due compensation"
s. The vested right 10 the quiet and uu-
disturbed enjoyment of property owned
by citizens Of the District OF Colum bia IN
the neighboriDg states OF Mary land and
Virginia is no longer certain. Private pro-
perty in those states is threatened with
soi~ire "f"- public use without due con-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-26
THE ARTHUR MACHINE IN MOTION.
And Federal Office Holders Hard at
Work Setting Up the Pins.

Work Setting Up the Pins.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-Scores OF per.
sons in Washington are able on their own
personal knowledge to dispute the assertion
that General Arthur is not employing Of
fceholders TO secure delegates to the Chi
csgo Convention. The Internal Revenue
Bureau has ever been an effective machine.
from Kentucky, whittier he went to regU-
late the Arthur machine with the view to
solid delegation. The development of ac-
tivity for Blaine in many parts of the State
was causing alarm in the Arthur camp. 1t
became necessary to pacify Cassius Good
loe, leader in the Seventh Revenue dis
trict, TO do which the resignation of Swope,
the Collector, was procured to put Goo iloe
in Swope is TO have another place-SO-
liciior Of the Treasury, perhaps. Other
chsI ges and appointments are 10 be made
in The interest of a solid delegation.
Revenue officer CLARK, Raum's Chief
CleIk, reached Washington last week on an
extended tour in the interest OF Arthur
delegates. He is operating in the lobby Of
Congress for the whisky ring. As an ex.
member he has the run of the floor OF the
House. Arthurism and whisky have a
near relation. If the rings scheme for get
ting rid of the tax fails it will not be on ac-
count of help from the administration.
Department officials have left for differ
ent quarters in the last two weeks to look
after delegates. Il is the strangest thing
vet that there should be any attempt at a
denial OF the part office holders are playing
for Arthur. Postmaster Conger, in Wash
ington, is not only active for Arthur dele
gates, but proposes to be one himself. IL Is
the omen zeal Of office holders in becoming
delegates themselves that Arthur may well
complain OF. The ability of the admins.
tration to secure delegates from the seat OF
government is to be tested in Postmaster
CoDger's case. "Ihe ass knoweth his crib
and the OK his stall"
Blaine's sudden looming mp all over the
country has put ceremony out OF the ques
ton. The word has been passed: go in,
boys, and do your best