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The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
CORK IN THE ARTS.
It's Application in the Manufacture of
 Overcoats and Underclothing.

It's Application in the Manufacture of
 Overcoats and Underclothing.
 The peculiar properties of cork which have led to its application to many familiar uses are probably still very inn perfectly understood by the majority of the reading public. A careful exposi- ton of its nature by MT. William An derson at the Royal Institution comes therefore in good time, and opens up prospect of wider and more important adaptations of this singular substance in the arts. The essential character of cork consists in its retentive porosity with regard to air. In other words, it is substance composed of fine closed cells whose wall permit the gradual en- trance and storage of air while they re- sist its ready egress, or the entrance of denser fluids. It IS therefore not only a gas-holding but a gas-retaining sub- stance, and as such possesses in a greater degree than any other solid the power of allowing cub ical condensation from pressure applied in all directions. It is pro- posed in various ways to carry out in practice this explanation of the nature of cork. It may be employed, for ex- ample, in hydraulic apparatus where the air-laden cork will take the place ot air itself, and Mr., Anderson was able to show that in some cases, at all events, it was competent to discharge this function. A suggestion was made that the porosity of cork rendered 1t a fit substance for the construction of overcoats, and greatly preferable to india-rubber in this respect. The lat ter part of this suggestion we have no difficulty in conceding, and we hope that experience will prove that it is wholly justifiable. Cork underclothing has been advocated by some on similar grounds: but this proposal does not in our opinion guarantee the wearer the comfort and sanitary advantages which are conferred by the use of wool.-Lon- don Lancet.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12

shipwreck on the African coast, had been captured and sold into slavery, and after such suferings as killed all his companions, he had escaped. and at last reached home again.
 The brief period of welded life which these two enjoyed was happy. They were bound up in each other, so much so that have fears that their religious duties were not always performed with becoming zeal. Did not my humility prevent I might also suggest that the marital fondness, which frequently ex- cluded any attention to another person, although that person was .yigilant everywhere in her household, was re- markably selfish passion. More than five times (to be precise) during the first year of their welded life did Faith Con verse assure her husband that they were nevermore to be parted.
 'I could not live without you now, dear Earl" she would say, ''and 1 think you would be lonely without me. But be of good cheer; we shall never be parted; within the same hour we shall seek higher happiness in a better world. know it. I have seen it in sleep. When or where or how it will be I can not tell, but that we two shall die together is as certain as that we shall die.
 What visions are given her to see now Imay know some day, but that in the flesh she saw the future as we can not see It is proven by what have written and have yet to write. On the night of Au- gust ', 1859, furious storm came in from the sea and ragged all night over the town. You can be shown to-day the great trees that were splintered and scared with the lightning bolts; strong men who were children then remember how they covered and shuddered as they heard His terrible voice in the storm and the thunder Until daylight l was upon my knees. At the dawn 1 tapped upon their door. They answered not I softly unclosed it. They were asleep, but they had already awakened to a fairer morning than this. Neither scared nor disfigured by the swift mes senger, they lay as if in peaceful slum- Der. He had called them and they had gone home together. Philadelphia Tunes.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
Frogs in Winter

Among the many creatures that sleep in the winter are the frogs, with their two very long hind legs, short fore legs, and with big black eyes on each side of their very big mouths.
 When the cold days come, and the water begins to freeze in the pond. the frogs know that it is time to go to bed for all winter. Down they go, and their families with them, to the bottom; then they begin to dig with their long hind feet into the soft mud. They work themselves down into their beds backward, until at last they are covered under the mud, all except the tips of their noses. There they go to sleep. After awhile they have an ice spread over them and they can sleep safely all winter. They do not get hungry all this time.
 After awhile spring comes, and the sun grows bright and warm. Jack Frost carries away their covering, and old Father Frog begins to push his nose up out of the mud until hIs ears are uncovered Then he nudges Moth CT Frog. "Wake up!" he says. Don't you hear every body busy up there" And oh! how sleepy she is, poor thing. But he had tried the water and found it warm, and they must not rest any longer.
 By this time the young frogs are awake, and with sudden push they go like a streak through the water. Pretty soon all around the edges of the pond you can hear the 'Peep, peep" that tells us spring has come.-Mrs. c. HaU, in Our Little Ores.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
A BARBARoUS FASHION.

A Style of Cruelty Which Girls May De- eide Against and Render Unprofitable.
 I wish I could persuade you, dear girls, never to wear bird on your hat nor even bright wing to set off your rosy cheeks. If you realized how the cruelty of fashion which trims ladies' bonnets with song birds is robbing the groves and woods of theIr music; if you of the fact that in many l0cali- ties price is set on the little feathered beauties, that they are trapped by the thousands and sometimes actually skinned alive, that their plumage may look the richer for your adornment, you could not wear a bird at such a price.
 Once had lovely fan of swans down, with a robin red-breast mount ed on the center. The robin, stuffed in a very life-like manner, and with his lit tie mouth open, seemed just ready to sing, and, the fan having been gift, I kept it as a parlor ornament with some pride. One day tender-hearted baby girl, three years old, was looking at my fan, when suddenly the little lips quivered and the brown eyes filled with tears. 1 wondered a moment at the grieving look, and was very much touched when the little one said: Poor birdie! The last song came froo here!" pointing with her tiny finger at the open bill.
 When we think what glad, buoyant life birds life is, and remember the sweetness the birds bring to our homes, the melody they make in the morning, the sweethaunting vespers which dream away and faint in silence in the sum- mer dusk, we can not feel happy in re- fiecting that for caprice of fashion the song-birds are murdered by whole sale.
 Do not forget that you as an individ- ual, Kate, Allie, Grace, Mabel, Emile, can do something to make this barbar- ous style thing of the past Refuse to adorn yourself with a dead bird. The power of the unit is never more visibly shown than in quiet persist ence in doing right and making wrong unpopular. If girls decide against it this style of cruelty will cease to be profitable. ble.-Intenioence'
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
Use Your Ashes.

Ever farmer has more of less ashes every year. Many just allow them to be thrown out without making any effort to use them to the best advantage. Old bones, hats and shoes are allowed to go to waste, while if they were gathered up, the bones broken up and all dis solved, it would make an extra good fertilizer for special crops. Very few farmers make any special effort to save poultry manure or to utilize house waste, when they are the very best fer tilizers we can possibly secure, and could be saved and used to the very best advantage. One of the principal items in good farming is, as much as possible, to increase the fertility of the soil, and this can only be secured by turning every thing of value as fertilizer to the best advantage. .-Chemical FsrtiI- izer.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
OLD-FASHIONED LARD.
What an old Timer Considered the Bes
 Stuff for Cooking Purposes.

What an old Timer Considered the Best
 Stuff for Cooking Purposes.
 Grocer (to clerk)-Say, what became of that barrel of soft-soap?
 Clerk-Don't know.
 That's mighty strange. for it was setting here"
 "Oh, you mean that pale-looking stuff?''
 s'Yes."
 q sold it for lard"
 "Did, eh?'
 s.Yes, sir
 "Did anybody kickP"
 Not exactly about the soap, but one man came alongSan said that the last flour he got here made him slobber like a horse in white clover pasture. but here comes some one.
 Old-timer enters-Say. got any more 9 that lard?
 ''No, sir, just out.
 "Wush you had some more. Makes the best bread I've eat sense Twas boy. Wv it iolts like bein' punched with a raii. That's the sort O viddults l like -somethin' I can feel. Wife don't like it, but then she ain't been uster good twin"
 ''We'll order you some more."
 "Wush you would. You may talk srbout your cotton-seed oil, an all that, but old-fashion' lard is the best stuff fur cookin' purposes after all. It's nachul. an nobody has ever improved on natur' yit. Wall, good mornin'. Don't fur git to order the lard. Say, l wouldn' t care if it was leetle stronger. ."-Ar- kassau0 IraUeter.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
CHANGE OF WORK.
A Very Satisfactory and Benefcent FNrm
 of Recreation.

Change of work is one form of recre- ation, because, it may be presumed, the new employment occupies different portion of the brain, and the one that has worked obtains rest. Monotony of occupation is always irksome, no doubt because certain portions of the brain are exclusively occupied. A hard-worked man should think no form of recreation beneath his notice; he is fortunate if he has really satisfactory hobby or two. Talleyrand's S prognostication of the kind of old age that awaited the man who did not know whist, IS full of truth, if it be applied to amusements and hobbies in general. Perhaps its author would scarcely have recommended whist for an old man had he been able to foresee the bewildering notifications which have been made in the way of playing the game. In this, as in other things, the tendency is to turn play into work. Let us hope, however, that some of our simpler forms of recreation may be permitted to survive at least for our time. Books remain, and we may be thankful for the stockwe already possess. Reading offers the most available means of recreation. Dean Hooks practice in this respect also is worthy of adoption. He tells us him self that he always had novel in hand. It lasted him long time, but when man has much to do little time thus spent does the mind good.' Books, however, should be suited to the occa- sion. As Bulwer tells us, :'when taken indiscriminately they are no cure for the diseases and affiictions of the mind. There is world of science necessary in the taking of them. have known some people in great sorrow fly to a novel or the last light book in fashion. One might as we'll take rose-draught for the plague. Light reading does not do when the heart is really heavy" By all means let the recreation be conformable to the tastes of the individual andadapt- ed to his condition. When man over sixty, who has led sedentary life, sud- denly and vehemently takes to tricycling he may feel pretty sure that he has failed to catch the meaning of the term recreation" and that very different process will certainly develop itself.- | FOrtni0htLlj ReUieU
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
FORGOT HIMSELF.

The Difference Between Theoretical
 Knowledge and Practical Efficiency.
 The adage, "It's easier said than done," is only variation on what we are constantly observing in life of the difference between theory and practice. We may be fully equipped with theory. and ever ready glibly to expound it, though when the occasion arises for putting it into practice we forget all about it.
 The teacher of chemistry in a large public school was speaking to his class of the properties of particular acid. In one hand he held glass vessel filled with the acid in question; in the other he held stick of chalk with which he had just been writing chemical formu- la on the blackboard.
 "By the way" he said, addressing his class, 'I may remark here, that should any of you by accident spill any of this acid on your hands, I should advise you not to give way to the very natural im- pulse to rub it off with your pocket handkerchief. Take piece of chalk in- stantly and rub it over the wet surface, and the chalk will neutralize the effects of the acid"
 Just then, by an accidental movement, he spilled the acid on his own hand. Quick as a shot he dropped the piece of chalk which he held in his hand, pulled out his pocket-handkerchief and began rubbing the injured hand vigorously. Everybody who was present laughed at this unexpected application of theoret- ical knowledge: and after a bewildered glance round the room the teacher laughed too. The demonstration of the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical efficiency was complete Youth's Companion.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
APPLE ISLANDS MYSTERY.
The Settlers Disappeared And the Island
 Is Following Very Fast.

Is Following Very Fast.
 Apple Island, in Boston HarboT. is familiar to every man who has had oc- casion to go in or out of the port of Boston. Not many years ago it was large island, and what is now flats, cov- cred at high water to depth of several feet, was a part of the island several feet out of water.
 In 1872, during the war between En- gland and the United States, there came island. Where they came from or who they were was not known, nor could 1t be ascertained. The dwellers in Win throp, East Boston and South Boston saw smoke curling up from the island every day, and on going to See the cause, discovered this man and his wife and three children. They would hold no intercourse with these visitors. From time to time the man visited Boston with small boat to purchase necessary supplies. and in these trips he was al- ways accompanied by negro servant, who was not visible at other times. To the inquiries of those with whom he traded, for he always seemingly had plenty of ready cash, the man said that his name was Marsh, but would enter into no conver- sation in regard to his antecedents or his former place of habitation. The suspicious of the good people of Boston became excited, and one morning de- tachment of marines from an American man-of-war paid MT. Marsh a visit and arrested him as an English spy. For rcany months he languished in jail, but as nothing could be proved against him he was released and went back to his island home. For years Marsh and his wife continued to live there, and twelve children were born to them. In 1886. one night, bright fire was seen on the island, and in the morning the build ings were found raised to the ground. Marsh, his wife and the younger chil- dren had gone, and were never seen more. A number of the older children had meanwhile married, and some of the sons had entered into business here and the West. Whatever became of the old man and his wife was never ascertained. The spot where they lived is now washed away. One daughter is married and living in Winthrop, one son is in Cincinnati and one in St. Louis. The rest are scattered all over the United States. Boston Globe.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
PIrH AND POINT.

At some of the afternoon teas" no tea is served at all. Again we ask, "What's in name?"-L0,0eU Citizen.
 i've were both the victims of a too heavy load" as the burst gun said to the drunken sportsman.-St PGut Her. ald.
 It may be supposed that the man who has been sent to the House of Cor reetion twenty-three times is not ashamed of his convictions. Chicago Journal.
 -"Courtships are often carried on in poetry" according to an English writer. And in this relation we may remark there is great deal of bad poetry.-M r. Graphic.
 In China the fee for medical attend ance is from five to ten cents visit. The Chinese are an intelligent people. They always pay exactly what a thing is worth.-N. o. Picay'tr'e.
 Father (to spendthrift son)-Yes, my dear boy; nothing would give me greater pleasure than to pay off your debts for you. The only question is who's going to pay mine?
 A good deal is being said lately about the ability of young wives to cook. The ability of young husbands to provide them with something to cook ought not to be entirely left out of the question. Philadelphia Cat.
 The editor of the DeSeret NeDs. Salt Lake, is in jail for supporting four wives. We will guarantee the payment of his fine if he will give it away. Just let the profession know how he SUD- ports four on one paper.-Sd'1 FrG''- cisco Alta.
 It IS a question for the mathema- tcians to solve how much time two women save who risk their lives run ming across the street in front of a horse car and then have to stand and wait for the other woman, who was afraid to run.-SonaerUiILe Journal.
 -s"There was a man, once on time, who thought him wondrous wise. He swore by all the fabled gods he'd never advertise. But the goods were adver- tised ere long, and thereby hangs tale: The ad was set Tn nonpariel, and headed 'Sheriff's Sale. '"-Peck's Sun.
 -"Say, MT. Gogglescope, what dc you come to our house so often for?'' Gogglescope (patronizingly): ''Now, Tommy, you must ask your sister Clara that, when she comes into the parlor- just ask her." "Well, I did. and she said she'd be blest if she knew. ."-E1. ctdnge.
 -Bertie, aged nine, is great ad' mirer of athletic sports. His cousin Lizzie, being about to enter the matrl- monial estate, family council was held upon the bridal toilet. Everything had been satisfactorily settled except the gloves, upon which quite a discussion arose. Bertie finally being appealed tC rather astonished the meeting by his prompt and emphatic response: "Ge boxing glovesr'-Patsburgh Chronicle
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
TORNADO PREDICTIONS.
A Channel in Which the Signal Service
 Could Make Itself Useful.


 There seems to be ground for the de- sire so generally expressed that the Sig nal Service should give some warning of the probable occurrence of tornadoes, at least in such way that the inhai- tants of towns in the exposed districts may be on the lookout for the approach of the dreaded funnel cloud. The re- ports state that in the open country there was little loss of life, as the storms came by day, and persons generally saw them in time to take refuge in the tor nado cellars with which nearly every farm in that region is provided. But in the towns, where per sons remain more indoors, and where clouds near the horizon are not easily seen, tornadoes too commonly arrive unperceived till the roar of their winds tells that there is no time for escape, and here some early intimation of the impending danger should be given. The warnings based on the conditions shown in the morning weather map might be an- nounced as experimental for season, so that public trial of their value could be made. Towns at least could be reached by telegraph and telephone in all parts of the Mississippi Valley by noon on the days of danger, and the saving of lives in some places would compensate for a good deal of needless anxiety caused by warning towns that escape destruction. There seems to be no way whatever of saving property lhat lies upoI the path of the storm Sciepce.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
LITTLE CROSSES.
How to Rise Above Csrking Cares and
 Troublesome Worries.

How to Rise Above Csrking Cares and
 Troublesome Worries.
 It is the petty cares in our everyday lives, the little losses and crosses, that wear away the youth and sweetness that ought to be part of each heart and life. When great trouble comes or a sore grief, even the weakest soul can gather strength to meet it. To most natures severe aff1ictions are humbling and refining. but there is n othing heroic in bearing the petty, wearing cares and crosses that come to us daily. Yet there is lesson in every one if we heed it.
 Last week, while trying to make 'auld cloes look as weel as new" was surrounded with old garments, when in walked strange lady to wait for her train. We lived opposite the depot, and the rude waiting-room was filled with loungers. had to assume a courtesy, for 1 thought her coming an intrusion, but she talked to me so pleasantly, and showed me how to clean black goods of all description in SO simple manner, that I had to thank her for her coming.
 When mother is absent, and every thing goes wrong, or we feel it bore to receive visits from dull or old peO- pie, it might be we'll for us to remem- Der there are few persons who can not help us in some way. Sometimes when the tired feet have gone all day long, and the headaches are almost unen- durable, it is hard to bear the little sneaking cares that come to us, but blessed be the one who can treat the chance visitor with courtesy. and catch all the wisdom that may fall in his way. It is one way to rise above the carking cares and troublesome worries that beset us.-EUG N. Guernsey, tn s. Louis Magazine.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
ON THE ROAD,

Upon twelve months trip he'd gone And when four weeks away, A telegraphic message came That made the young man gay. s Tou are a father, John" 1t said, And then went on to tell That every thing was quite serene, With wife and baby doing well. It made different man of John, It lit his face with joy, To have the merchants on the road Inquire about his boy. " X family man." said John. with pride, " Has much to think about" And then he'd count the months from home Before his trip was out" Thus time ran on, one month remained, And John was wild with joy, To he at home to see the wife, And hug that great big boy. One evening when his work was done, With one more week to stay, This telegraphic message came: " The baby died to- day"
 -MerchGnt Trdreler.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
NUMBER 28.

think of these things we are prompted to exclaim with the poet: " My heart is awed within me when think Of the great miracle that still goes on In silence round me; the perpetual work ol Thy creation Finished, yet renewed forever"
 N r. O6SerUer.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
DO AT ONCE.

Some little folks are apt to say, When asked their task to touch; I'll put it of, at least, to-day; It can not matter much" Time is always on the wing; You can not stop it's flight; Then do at once your little tasks; You'll happier be at night. But little duties still put of Will end in Never dOne;" And By and by is time enough" Has ruined many one.
 -Wcu Spring.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-06-12

Certain portions of New Mexico abound in petrifcatiens of various kinds It is no uncommon sight to see trees three feet in diameter and fifty feet long petrified and often crys- talized. The crystals-red, yellow, black or white-are often very beauti- ful, and would make handsome orna- ments for Eastern parlors. Br6die Express,