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The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23

off the motions of a tight-rope per. former, with most ludicrous attempts ai
 balancing, and a perfect burlesque oi reality, that elicited roars of laughter from his admiring companions, some oi whom whistled an appropriate accom- poniment. Stage struggles and com bats, and the ways of heavy tragedians, clowns, nigger minstrels and acrobats, are often travestied by these youngsters in way that denotes remarkable clever ness and keen observation. A volunteer review which the writer witnessed in Cheshire was almost turned into ridi- cule by the absurd antics of some scores of the street arab genus. As a long line of ritlemen advanced, firing, clouds of young ragamuffins kept retreating at some distance in front and at every vOlley threw themselves on the ground into all kinds of grotesque attitudes, representing the killed and wounded. Boys sham fights among themselves sometimes become rather serious, through the actors waxing too earnest in their enthusiasm. It is not long since boy was wounded by a pistol shot when enacting one of the Soudan battles with his companions. News paper readers are familiar with ac. counts of the lamentable results of chil' dren playing at hanging not wisely, but too well. Chambers Journal.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
LAVA LAKES.

Some Results of the volcan:G Eruption in the Sandwich Islands.
 The molten lava is visible in three
 different places, all of which I visited
 Two of the three places are quite diff
 cult of access, the approach being a cir
 cuitous route up and down over masse:
 of loose rocks, and possible only in tn,
 daytime. These two places are quite
 near each other, in the neighborhood oi
 what was formerly the new lake, though
 some little distance south. They car
 hardly be called ''lakes." I should call
 them wells. One of these is where
 liquid lava was first seen after its first disappearance in March. This is some. what irregular in shape, being, per. haps, thirty feet wide and sixty to sev. enty-tive feet long and not less than one hundred feet in depth. To obtain a view of the bottom one must go to the very verge of the we'll and look over, and this can be done with safety at only one point. Immediately beneath this point at the bottom of the we'll, but where it could not be seen without too great risk, there was an immense noise and evidence of intense activity Over the portion of the bottom of the well that was visible the lava was har- dened, except in one place, where it could be seen as it was puffed out and thrown up little distance every few seconds.
 The other we'll was nearly circular in shape, perhaps thirty feet in diameter. and one hundred feet deep. This could be approached only at one point, and this point was on the leeward side, so that the fumes of sulphur dioxide would allow one to remain there only few seconds at time. At the bottom of the well partial cone was formed, perhaps ten feet across, and in this lava was boiling with intense violence, now and then throwing up a spray of lava quite hundred feet to the mouth of the well and almost into the face of one stand ing on the edge and looking over.
 The third place where the liquiG lava could be seen was in the lake below the west wall. It is possible to get down to the edge of this lake and get specimens, but it is an extremely hazardous under taking. There are or were two lakes here, but they seem to have merged into each other, the activity being confined to the part last formed. Small lava flows were constantly breaking out, and in the evening there was general breaking up of about one third the sur face. This lasted only one or two minutes, but was followed by quite ex- tensive lava flows. I saw no founda- tions and no cones there. The best point for observing this lake is eight hundred or one thousand feet distant from it. One can get on the edge of the perpendicular wall Immediately above it one hundred and fifty or two hundred feet, but this is unsafe, as land slides are constantly taking place at all points. When I visited this lake two days later its surface had evidently risen, and it was more active than when I saw it before. There were signs of activity in other places. but no fire could be seen. About the middle of July some lava appeared in the Hale maumau, but it has not continued in activity. -HdUGiinn Gazette.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
HIS SON WILLIAM.
A Bucolic Youth Who Don't Know Enou.
 to Chew Peach-Stones.

A Bucolic Youth Who Don't Know Enouga
 to Chew Peach-Stones.
 Bright and early Monday morning q iarmer-looking man entered Detroit establishment where steam radiators are kept on sale, and after squinting around a few minutes and asking for "the boss," he queried:
 "Was my son William in here day or two ago?"
 ''He might have been," was the rs- ply
 ''Tall feller-a little stoop-shouldered, and a sort of chain-lightning look about him?"
 Il think he was.
 ''I knew he was. He came in town t, look for a coalstove, and some ons asked him why he didn't buy radiator. He came home all upsot about 'em, and nothing would do but I must come in and see 'em. This is radiator, is it?''
 It is."
 Heat goes around in all them pipes, take it?'
 ''Yes, sir, the circulation is perfect"
 "William said he could git one all pltHGOu u StLiI t ulGtI DiC SlbO Ou GOp IOI 'leven dollars.
 ''Yes, I'll sell you one for that. Don't you want but one?"
 ''Oh, I guess one'n heat the sitting room all right"
 You are not going to put in boiler and pipes for just one radiator, are 'you?"
 "What biler and pipes?"
 '.The boss" had a confidential chat with him for about three minutes, at the end of which the farmer remarked:
 'I thought it odd that William couldn't remember where you put the coal in. or whether it was fixed to burn wood, too. Say, mister"
 ''Yes sir"
 'I said sunthin' about William hay ing a chain-lightning look. l want to take it back. He don't know huff to chaw peach-stones, and I'll make him cut corn all night to pay fur thisn' Detroit Free Press.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
Geronimo's Real Age.

The appearance of Geronimo has laid at rest many tictions as to his appear ance and condition. Our correspond ent, who had frequent opportunities of seeing him face to face, says he is a young brave, under thirty, of handsome figure and fine bearing. He has never been wounded, and apparently his band would have been good for many more months of guerrilla warfare had not their supply of am- munition given out. This account of Geronimo agrees with the sketch given by Captain John G. Bourke in his "An Apache Campaign" In that work Captain Bourke describes Geronimo. whom he calls Hieronymo, as one of the youngest and handsomest of the Chiricahua Apache chiefs, but one who, in spite of his youth, exercised great in- fluence over his companions. .-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
PlTH AND POINT.

A thrifty housewife thinks that men ought to be useful. They might as well be smoking hams as cigars.
 We are thinking seriously of es. tablishing poets corner. It will be connected by trap-door with the base ment.-Burtinqton Free Press.
 Wealth is an enemy to selt-reli. ance. As soon as a man is able to own a canoe he wants some one to paddle it for h:m.-M 0. PicGywne.
 An exchange says that ice two inch es thick will support a man. In mid summer it supports the ice man and his entire family. Chicago Ledger.
 -Patient-What do think of warm CT climate for me, doctor? Doctor Great Scott! man, isn't that just what I am trying to save you fromP-M F. Sun.
 -"New York depends largely upon Boston for amusement" observes the Boston Record. We'll, who don't? It is enough to make any one laugh. Ne1O Hacen NelOS.
 -Simkins and his young wife had just completed their first quarrel. 'I wish was dead," she sobbed. ''I wish l was, too," he blubbered. "Then ] don't wish I was," and the war con. tinued.-M F. Telegram.
 A New Jersey girl has eloped with an Indian. The manner in which oul Government permits the Indians to be imposed upon by the white race is shameful. NOrriSto,On1 Her0ld
 A woman sold her wash-tub to party of rifle men for a target They paid her S1.50 for it, and after they had gone home she went out into the field and brought it back as good as it ever was.-ChicGGO Adcance.
 Clergyman (overtaking two mem. bers of his congregation on their way to church-Won't you and your friend get in and drive with me to church, Miss BlancheP Miss Blanche Gnnocent. ly)-O, no, l thank you; we only go fol the walk.-LJe.
 E-It is stated that large quantities oi eggs are shipped from Germany to the Land of the Free H'm, that explains it. We had eggs at our boarding-house last week and we thought we could de- tect traces of german nation in them- BurdeLte.
 Visitor (to dime museum freak)- What is your speciality, my friend? Freak-Tm the man who really knows more than he thinks he does. Want a photograph? Quarter of a dollar, sir Visitor-Yes; give me half dozen. I'd wear oa= sas in week lookin' at it. hadianapOliS Journal.
 -''My dear," said Chicago wife to her husband after they had returned from the wedding tour and settled down to housekeeping, Gin looking over this box of books found your fathers old family Bible, and here is an entry under the head of Births which says: Albert w., born May 3, 184O.' Didn't you tell me you were thirty-seven years old?" "Ah," replied Albert pleasantly, ''that's 3 copy of the old version. It's full of mistakes. In my office down town have a family Bible of the new revision I'll bring it home this evening. ."-CA. ago Tribune.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
NUMBER 47.

Der carried about him-in his waist coat pocket CT fastened as a "charm' to his watch-chain-a piece of ivory shaped and colored like a peanut The point was this: Every member was bound to produce his charm when ever and wherever another member should challenge. If MT. A., meeting MT. B., should hold up to view the bit of ivory, then MT. B. was bound to do the same, or else pay the fine. At first the fine was one dollar; afterward the fine was fixed at five dollars. The fines were paid into the clubs purse, which for many years was kept fat and full. Now, this may seem boyish. not to say silly for parcel of dignifed business men, yet some of the members of the club were gentlemen favorably known throughout America. The Frenchman in question was the presi- dent of the club, and the other mem bers used to take delight in catching him. Once he was riding with another member of the club. The Frenchman held the reins. The horses sprang into a run. The Frenchman held on with the grip of death. It would have been madness to loosen the lines for an in- want. In the very crisis of the runa- stay the friend held an ivory peanut in front of the Frenchman. He was caught The next day he paid the fine without murmur. Years after that he found himself wedged in a great crowd in Broadway. He was a stout man-as round and as rosy as pippin and he could not possibly get his hand into his waistcoat pocket in that crowd. Just then member of the club saw him, and realized the stout presidents predicament. Out came the slim mans charm, and the chal- lenge was given. "rll pay" said the Frenchman; and pay he did Again, he was at Long Branch. He had for gotten about the peanut, and was dis porting in the waves a long way from shore. Suddenly he saw some one,. with uplifted arm, swimming toward him. In the hand that belonged to the uplifted arm was little yellowish ob- ject, like a pebble. But it was not pebble; it was one of the ivory pea nuts. The poor president laughed so that he was nearly drowned.-GoIden D1uS.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
Adding the Extra Tea.

Major Johnstone is very particular about the spelling of his name. He is 3 very proud man on general principles. Nothing exasperates him more than to be mixed up geographically or other wise with the common herd ot John sons without T. He was about leav- ing a hotel in Dallas. He had asked for his bill, and when it was handed him by the clerk he scowled tiercely.
 ''Is there any mistake in the bill?' asked the clerk.
 "There is, sir; you have spelled my name without the T.
 "Ah, I see," replied the clerk, "you should be charged with an extra tea. Fifty cents more if you please. "-T Teras SifiRgS.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
Their Blessed Honeymoon.

The colored female cook of family living at the South End came upstairs the other afternoon, and, twisting up the corners of her apron with consider able embarrassment, said to her mis- treSS:
 'You see, missus, I thought it thought be bes' to be tellin' you dat l. dat done got married las week!'
 ''Ah, indeed! and what is your name now, Hannah"
 "Mis' Williams, ma'am. You see, my husban', he am a cook, too. He am what dey calls sheft in hotel"
 "A chef, eh? That's very nice. And do you expect to leave us direct ly?"
 Not d'reckly, mum. I'll stay wid ye for de present. You see, my hus- ban, he's done gone to New York an Washin't ton on his honeymoon, an it'll be nigh onto six weeks befo' he comes ckr'-BoStOn Record.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
Every snrceon sees con1

Every surgeon sees convincing proof in his daily experience that the sensitiveness of his various patients varies so widely that there must be some cause for it beyond that which is physical. There is no such wide di- versity in the nerve tissue of thelr sys- tenn as can account for the extreme difference with which they not only manifest pain, but with which they doubtless feel it. The conclusion is that though the transmission of pain is dependent on nerve fibers only, its seat and origin are beyond, and are truly not physical at all. Pain is 4nental,- Scientific AnlerieaR
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
MOTHERLY FIRMNESS.
An Evening Scene in the Bed-Room oi
 Mammals Two HopefuIs.

An Evening Scene in the Bed-Room oi
 Mammals Two HopefuIs.
 Two boys in bed. Jim (to Tom)- Take your old feet away now.
 Jim-Ain't hurtin' you.
 Tom-You are gettin' over on my place.
 Jim-Ain't. Tom-Are.
 Jim-Story.
 Mother Children, 20 to sleep. Tom-Jim keeps on putin his old feet on me.
 Jim-Ain't, Maw
 Mother-Jimmie, take your feet away.
 Jim-Ouch! Nav, Tom pinched me. Tom-Didn't, maw.
 Mother-If you don't go to sleep I'll come there an whip you both. Jim-I ain't done-quit that now! Nav, make Tom quit trying to cut me with his old toe-nail.
 Mother-Tommie, behave yourself. Tom-Ain't doin' nothin', maw. Jim-Are too, maw.
 Tom-Ain't-ouc Nav, Jim's a. pinchin' me-
 Mother-Go to sleep this minute, or I'll come there and whip you both. Not an other word out of you. Just another word if you dare
 Jim-Gimme my pillow.
 Tom-Take your old pillow. Ouch! Nav, Jim's a-kicllin' me.
 Mother-Didn't I tell you I'd whip you? Never mind, you shan't go down town with me tomorrow. -ArkanSaw IrGUeler.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
A HAPPY HOME.

I have very happy home, where peace is
 ever found, Whsge gentleness and love their frag rance sbreathes around; Where gladness and content makes pleasant
 every day, While sorrow, sin and care are banished far
 away. Where, when the day is OCT, my darling one
 returns To share with those he loves the honest
 wealth he earns; Where happy children are-without them
 home is naught- Where truth is gladly learned, and just as
 gladly taught. Where piety prevails, and faith in Provi-
 dence, And each to each the choicest gift presents. That is happy home where sadness is un- known. Where loving words are said and loving pre- ceptS shown.
 Mrs. Harry Don, in Good Housekeeping.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
THE PEANUT CLUB.
The Fun Caused by Its Presi dent, Fat
 Jolly Frenchman.

The Fun Caused by Its Prest dent, Fat
 Jolly Frenchman.
 Some young men are so deeply dis appointed in life at the age of twenty that they think the promises of child hood broken. At the age of thirty these same men may say: "Well, it isn't so bad. It is really what per son makes it, after all; so let us make the best of it." That was the way with a gentleman who died in New York not long ago. The gentleman might brighten life, he organized the Peanut Club" Let no boy for an instant fancy that this was a club at which the members ate ground-nuts. The club was very simple. Each mem-
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
THE T-PARTY.

She twirled upon her tip-toes light, Tossed back her tangled treSses bright And cried: I'm truly tired of play; I'll have a tea-party to-dayl" She set the table meath tree, With tempting tarts and toast and tea; Ten tiny cups upon the tray, Ten plates and spoons in trim array, Ten twinkling tapers, thin and tall, And then the feast was ready all. The thrushes trilled and twittered sweet The turf was tender meath her feet; Her tidy cap with lace was trimmed Her tasteful gown was tucked and trimmed. Nov here am 1 and here's the treat!' she
 cried.
 But who is there to eat? | m very thirsty for my tea, I think I'll be
 the company And sipping now and tasting then, She ate and drank for all the ten!
 -MGrgdret Johnson, i1I st. Nicholas.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23

A number of young men were guy ing a big Scotchman about his big feet when he silenced them by saying: 'Ye earn mek as mooch foon O them as ye loike, boot them coon in very handy whoon ye're in swummon. "--M, F. SWH.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23

A tree called the Pinus Torreyana grows nowhere else in the world but in San Diego County, CaL-ChieqQo ISneS-
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-23

The English War Department has succeeded ill making a cannon which cost S1,000,000 and uses $l ,O00 worth of ammunition every time it is fired
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
ATPETIZE IS.


In the town o. Blank, Ir@-. i = djdish
little dapper '.-l:ow. "i'" ; s hinScif
NJ D., nid La, "Shcc o':.t. CI' tip o.
ma. Or NJ o-y.l u ke an Il is~u.TS. go:.e
10 by eeIf Srad:lation, AZ. oatn to i've
years' Notwithstanding 10 Indiana
law.
>,o long agoa yag met tho young doc
tor, = no Is q talk or IN ,itr,, ana caec!,
equal o Il BRASS monlle :.n% :aaH., up
tie rcj.:,.. ,teis medicine case. lut it
under .~ ;,r.a aad s.rutt d. turE9y COB
bier ,,Saja IS the young MI. was
wCj:t DO
"Gva nse that medicine case, sir,
hau.hf.i, GetGtnded The doctor; ''there
is Gaa- er0us medicine i it.
"ThaLs, what I've heard from the
neighborhood where YOU get your prac-
tice," was the wag' $ reply.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
THE TRUE LIFE.

THE TRUE LAcEs
The working life is the life Of peace,
The words of the wise are golden;
And down the line of three hundred
years
Comes the truth of these words grown
olden.
Not the days that are passed amid songs
and flowers
In dreamy, inactive leisure,
But the days that are strong with the
stress Of toll
Are those Of the truest pleasure.
The eyes that look straigh. toward God
and heaven,
Nor turn from the path of duty,
Are the eyes that See. in this changeful
world,
The sights of the truest beauty.
Who lives for earth and for self alone
Must find his enjoymcEts shallow,
While he who lives but for God and
right
Finds something each day to hallow.
He who is bound by the yoke Of love,
And regains his freedom never,
Has his perfect liberty here on earth,
And he shall be free forever.
O, life is short, and its skies sometimes
Are darkened with care and sorrow,
But the loyal-hearted, the brave of soul,
Has always glad tomorrow.
Then let us patiently bear the cross.
Our service and love confessing;
For the life of labor and faith and love
Is the only life of blessing.
-[Sailors Magazine.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
A Remedy for HydrophObia

There is remedy for hydrophobia
which is not generally known.
The treatment consists of vapor
baths, washing the wound with solution
of ammonia, and warm drinks to cause
free perspiration.
The originator Of this remedy, DR..
Buisson, is said to have cured himself
and nearly a hundred other people suf-
fering from the bites of mad dogs.
When the malady is fully developed, the
patient remains in bath till he is cured.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
Fast-Walking Horses.

An old farmer observes that ga fast
walking horse is of much greater value
practically to every farmer and to every
man who has much use for horse than
a fast trotter."
1t is strange that there are not premi-
ums offered for fast walkers.-[Ckicago
Inter-Ocean.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05

There is nothing like havirg things
clearly under tooc. a Western paper
rcina ks:
".',lan Smith and ad,- are registered
nt the i{o'gi ..c Droncho. We l.. l.ele
that W. NlU...te ~ 90 titence when we
state thil ,le lady is h.s wife. = CHI
cago Tribune.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05

"Dr. Srhlic"an sa Ito W men OF
pref. ;or.c Grtece undoubtedly wore
corset.s
Yes, ny dear, and It ought to teach
You Il lC-son.'
"iio| 50. hubby"
"Nliy every lasi one Of en- is cad"
"Tna.s SO. Ihalnt ,AouS.. q hat. >
-[Chicaso Nens.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
Some saiior> Are small People.

Little bright eyes said u her father
the o;he. evening:
Papa, sal ors must be very small
peopic:'
Why. nlv DEAR
WY. / hear o: one who was fccced
for 5! ,.p-ag il his watch. = Pitts urGh
Gaze L.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
More than Matched.

John T. RAYMOND is fond Ct match
ing One day in New York h" WAS IN
troduced to ii polite young ~rntl'DaD
named Brown, whom he rather took 10.
Amer an hour 5 acquaintance i.ay ynClu
suggested that they = m" tch ,"iiarS.
The Ioiite young gentleman aSretG, ana
the tOuIna ment tcgan.
at the end OF another hour Raymond
was o.t Ill the Eiuney he had wiki him.
He had no won once.
.Wi,al Eruwa Is, lha.2 ?" asked he Of a
byatanG"r as me p"lit" rnun-, ran
boGei himself ut with uadn q ''g.rt.
THAT chap, Why he-, E:"":, the
mind-read, +, repli d tie y -tantec with
much courtesy Eatchet.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
A Modest Dude

"Fine girl. Miss Moneybagge."
"Vewy."
scot a pot OF money"
"Eaas.'
"Why don't you try shy at herr"
"Silall, whe. she gets tired of all you
feilaHs.'
"1ut suppose she fancies ore Of us9'
"She cawnt. dear chap, she cawn't.
She's been pwesentcd 10 me."- Town
Topics.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
Her Wedding Motto.

A pious old lady recently sent q
Wedding presents pair of flatirons, .
rolling pin, and o motto worked on
cardboard reading:
Fight On Bangor Ne) Com
meeciL-
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
The Certain Winner.

Impudence may win in trial heat,
but when the bona fide race Is run
ability is pretty certain to pocket the
gate money.-tChicago Ledger.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
Sage Advice.

"Shay. Misthur Druggist, what's good
ter sober Up on
Druggist 81 don't know Of anything
better than TO stand on your own dcor-
step ami hear your wifes footsteps. -
IJuGse.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-05
Far Better.

It IS better to be alone in the word
than to tring up boy 20 play on the
accordior- Texas SifiiErs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-07-08

bv duns and all that. This disease IS
not peculiar TO Bodson, but ne IS pecu-
liar to the disease: It is Bodson' not
line disease. that IS unique. Go fishing
with him and give him his choice OF
places in the entire lake, and IN ten
minutes he will be convinced that there
was ono bad place and, like Prince 10
reno in the Mascot, - he got IT, Trade
with him. and hc will think you got the
best of him. / don't like to think Of
Bodson leaving this world. He Is prob
ably looking forward with great eNpec-
tation, Ia the change but eternity +
going TO be- IL long time for him 10 stay
IN one place. Chicoyo Nous.