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The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
In Need of New Laws.

A Jew who had failed went to meet ing of his creditors to see about com promise.
 Well, shentlemens, " he said, 'I Itinks I bays you about vifteen Der cent, aint it?''
 I've won't accept it." responded one of the creditors; i've won't take less than twenty-five per cent. "
 Hast du gesehen! Der asset won't pay you but vifteen."
 s'Well, we won't take it, tell you, ." responded the creditor. ''We'd rather keep the claims and collect them when you get on your feet again.
 ''Oh, veil, uf you're goin' to be mean aboudt it dots all right, exclaimed the Hebrew. 'I vas goin' to took my vife to Europe dis summer. but uf you're goin' to make fuss aboudt it, ", rather than haf my rebutation Suf- fer, I'll bay the other ten cents und we'll only go to der sea shore But ven rebutable peezness men gets low enough to sheat a bOOr weller oudt of his vacation, l thinks it was dime ve got some new bankruptcy laws, SO hellup me, Isaac. "-C Chicago Ram6ler,
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
DECAY OF MONARCHY.

American Progress the Most Powerful Ar
 gument Against Royal Figure-Heads.
 There are many signs which indicate that the nadir of monarchy is near, and the republic is to be the type of civilized government in the future. Ridicule is the most powerful of all agencies for the destruction of institutions or men. Dur ing the last decade, events have con- spired to weaken the monarchical prin- ciples, yet a weak monarchy is a con- tradiction in terms, and is, assuredfy, one of the most ridiculous things in the world
 Spain is, by nature, one of the most monarchical coun tries of Europe, yet Spain is now treading the path of con- stitutional monarchy which inevitably leads to the republic. In recent ora ton delivered in the Spanish Chamber of Deputies. Emilio Castelar, went into a masterly review of the history of Spain, and proved beyond the shadow of doubt that every regency had tended to weaken the monarchical prin- ciple in the esteem of the nation As Spain seems destined to live under a regency until the baby King attains his ma ajority, there is every reason to be- leve that the Spaniards will steadily gravitate toward the perfectly free gov arnment of which their greatest states m -1 dream. In France the republic appears capable of surviving even the
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
ONLY A SPOT.
How an Indignant Yankee Got Even with
 a German Customs Officer.

How an Indignant Yankee Got Even with
 German Customs Officer.
 Before Bismarck reconstructed the map of Europe, and made united Ger many, a dozen little principalities used to annoy travellers by stopping them at their frontiers, until they had satisfied the custom-house demands.
 A Yankee once showed his character istie cleverness by outflanking one of these little countries. He had gone to Europe to confirm his opinion that in the United States the lakes were larger, the mountains higher, the rivers deeper, the thunder louder and the lightning sharper than could be found in all Eu- rope.
 His carriage was stopped on the iron tier of petty Princes country. The Herr Ober, Controleur at the custom house, came forward, and, much to his indignation, was received in a noncha- lant way. The Yankee was ungentle- manly enough not to get out of the car riage, or even to take off his hat. The Herr Ober sharply demanded the keys of the tourists trunks, which his subordi- mates began handling roughly.
 Here, hands off!' shouted the Yan- kee. II didn't come from the United States of America to be controlled by you. Put those trunks back. I'll not go through you at all. I'll turn back. I'm in no hurry, and don't care for los ing day. You're no country; you're only spot. I'll go round youn'
 And he did. Youth's Conapanion,
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09

l unintentional attacks of its friends, ana, despite all omens of disaster, has sue. cessfully weathered the political storms of fifteen troublesome years. Italy rests secure beneath the protection of government which is, in all essential re- spects, almost as free as any republic. In Germany the vipor of tine monarchy is not likely to outlast the lives of the remarkable men who gained an un- shakable hold on the popular affection through their inestimable services in behalf of German freedom. In Austria the Hapsburgs have vainly set their faces against the movement in behalf of free government. In Russia and Turkey the position of autocracy seems impregnable; yet it must be remembered that in those coun- tries there exist no means of measuring the forces that are making for freedom and progress. In point of fact, En- gland has passed beyond the confines of republicanism, and has become an un- limited democracy.
 From time to time there occur events which show the utter uselessness of the figureheads without whom constitu- tional monarchy can not be worked. In Spain the King is baby, in Bavaria he is an idiot. In England the nominal chief executive is very estimable lady who invariably betakes herself to Os- borne or Balmoral whenever minis terial crisis approaches, and there is then presented the absurd spectacle of great statesmen making long journeys to consult the Queen, whose opinions have not feathers weight as against the men who represent the majesty of the English people. With ever-in- creasing persistency the masses are ask the questions: Why should not those who rule in fact rule in name as well? Why should the taxpayer be fleeced to support nonentities who bring neither strength nor real dignity to the prac- tical administration of government?
 Yet the most potent of all contempo- raneous influences in antagonism to monarchy must be sought in the mag nificent prosperity and boundless strength of our own Republic. A century of storm has left our Govern ment with increased strength and glorious future. We have passed through the most gigantic of civil wars, and are accomplishing what no monarchy has accomplished-the pay ment of National debt. Americans repress crimes against social order with a firmness of resolution that is unknown in the monarchies of Europe. In the administration of our Government many abuses exist, but free press and an intelligent public opinion will cor rect them all. Europe stands trembling on the threshold of tremendous war, and we may be sure that when that great conflict comes, many an existing institution will fall as Napoleon and the Empire fell The monarchy has come to be an expedient; something to fill up an interregnum while the nation is preparing for the republic.-M O. Times Democrat
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
LOVE OF HOMES.
A Charming Prose Poem by Bill Arp, the
 Georgia Philosopher.


 Georgia Philosopher.
 The love of home is not an art nor an accomplishment It does not come from early training or education. It is the instinct of humanity It is the gift of God. It is pure emotion and brings joy and comfort to the humble and the great ''Be it ever so humble, there is no place like home. No wonder that the simple song of John Howard Payne endeared him to the world The world felt its touching, tender truth and wept a sympathetic tear. It is the want of a home that makes tramps and vagabonds and desperate men. Sometimes 1 think the nation could well afford to give to every father and mother house. Be- sides the love of those who are dear to us there is something in the locality that affects sus-something in the familiar scenes, the trees, the fields, the branches, the running spring or the generous well. We love the trees and vines that have borne us fruit or given us shade; the open fireplace that gives us wei come on winter night; the bed that gives us rest and sleep, and the ever pleasing prospect of the distant hills and mountains that seem as if reaching up to God Even the beasts and birds are conscious of this love of home. "The lowing herd winds slowly OCT the lea." as they seek their accustomed place. The faithful, loving dog will travel miles and leagues to reach it, and the cat can not be easily weaned from the chimney corner. Man has made use of this never-failing, never-ceasing love of the carrier-pigeon, and it com mands our respect and admiration when we see it released from the unwilling prison of distant land and watch it ascend and circle and take its Bearings, and then with swift and tireless wing make for its home by the nearest line.-- Atln71tn Constitution
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
POWER OF HABIT.
A Retired Territorial Official Who Can't
 Get Along Without Abuse.

A Retired Territorial Official Who Can't
 Get Along Without Abuse.
 A man once advertised for private secretary, and to one of the applicants said:
 "Think you could abuse man?"
 '.Do what?"
 "Abuse man-call him liar and a fraud and thief?'
 "Why, I suppose I could if he really wanted me to. "
 "You could call him hypocrite and Q carpet-bagger and a political shyster and all that kind of thing?"
 ..I think I might if he didn't object. "Could you accuse him of having been in iail and say he was once tarred and feathered and was a fit subject for an imbecile asylum"
 Probably 1 could
 "Would you have any objections to reading piece five or six times day to him in which it is claimed that he poisoned his grandmother and blew up his native town with dynamite.
 "None whatever.
 ':l suppose you could write an ocea- sional article finding fault with every thing he had ever done, was doing or ever expected to do?"
 "Guess I could"
 "'You're the man 1 want, then, and you may consider yourself engaged. You see I have just returned from serv- ing a four years term as Governor of a Territory and have got so accustomed to being abused that can't get along without it "-ESteItine %. T) Bell
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
PITH AND POINT.

Speak of mans eagle eye, and he'll give you his hand; mention his parrot nose, and he'll give you his fist -PortLGnd Advertiser.
 Our contributors may be prepared to shine in literature. We are going to burn the contents of our waste-basket. Huntingdon Free Press.
 -"Were you ever in an engage ment?" inquired an innocent rustic of 8 militiaman. "Yes, one" replied the son of Mars; ''but she sued me for breach of promise.
 A professional maxim for lawyers: Whatever you do, do it with your might. Many member of the profession has made his fortune by working with a will
 A maiden lady says that if single life is bad, it stands to reason that double fife is twice as bad; but ladies rarely un- derstand mathematics.-M y. Iele- gram.
 Julian Hawthorne says that one day he wrote for twenty-six consecutive hours without pausing or rising from his chair He must have got up two hours before day.-NOrriSt0aO Herald.
 The jury brought in verdict of mot guilty" His Honor said admon- ishingly to the prisoner: "After thls you ought to keep away from bad com pany." ''Yes, your Honor, you will not see me here again in a hurry. Chicaqo Tribune.
 --'I am perfectly at home in the water" said an old toper as he plunged into the surf. ''That is where you have the advantage over water,' was the un- feeling remark of bystander who knew him. Boston Post.
 Miss Beauty: "That gentleman seems to know you" Miss Hight,e: ''Yes; did you ever see such impudence he actually bowed" Miss Beauty 'Have you never met him?" Mis Hightie: ''Only at Spirit Lake. : should think he might have sensl enough to know that summer-re-e sort engagements don't count in town. ."0Des Mo;nes (Ia.) Leader.
 Office boy (to editor): There's a man outside who says he wants to pay some money" Editor: ''Did he give his nameP" Office boy: "No, sir.n Editor: ''Well you find out his name and all about him and what he wants to pay money for, and then come and tell me before you let him in. In the glori- ous field of journalism, my boy, the prudent man will always be found on the safe side.-N y. HerGLd.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
A ROUMANIAN WEDDING.
Interesting Description of a Jolly Gather
 ing in Metropolitan New York.

Interesting Description of a Jolly Gather
 ing in Metropolitan New York.
 A Roumanian wedding party is one of the noisest and jolliest gatherings that can be imagined. The chief fea- ture of the celebration is the dance held after the tying of the nuptial knot. A reporter was present for short time at a dance of this description held at a hall on the Bowery. The couple had been united at the synagogue in the afternoon.
 The wedding feast was eaten shortly after at the home of the bride. Every body, including the children, then pro- ceeded to the hall, and the dancing went on continuously until two o'clock the next day.
 At about eleven o'clock the fun was at it's height. The favorite national dance was on. It is called a jig, though bearing little resemblance to good old Irish dance of that name. The orches- tra struck up monotonous but not un pleasing one-twO tum-tum melody. The dancers formed in circle, the men and women being placed alternately, and, joining their outstretched arms, the hands of each person clasping the shoul- der of his partners on the right and left.
 The components of the living ring or circle thus formed then began stepping time to the music, slowly at first, but with increasing speed, the circle nov ing, now to the right, now to the left, the step becoming all the time more lively and less regular until it was hop backward, skip forward and jump sideways. This was continued until some links of the human endless chain abruptly broke off from exhaustion.
 The bride, very pretty girl of about twenty. was attired in an old gold bronze dress, walking length, and elaborately founced and embellished. Over her head she wore a white tishu. The groom was in regulation full dress.
 A peculiar feature of the affair was that one of the walters, attired in uni form of short white coat and long apron, was the brides brother. He danced the jig with great gusto, and was said to be the best Roumanian jig ger in this country.-N r. NOrnin0 JOzLr7aGL
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
A WICKED STYLE.

Yes, mamma, yes; do take it OH Its eyes so coldly stare: A pretty bird so still and dead Indeed, can not wear. For every time bend my head l see one soft blue wing, Which brings me thoughts of trees and
 flowers,
 And birds that sweetly sing. I'm angry, then, because my bird Was not allowed to fly And sing and swing on waving trees Beneath the summer sky. Yes, yes; know it cost so much Five dollars, did you say2 If 1 were rich I'd give twice that To see it fly away. But, mamma, though your purse is filled With coins that brightly shine, They'll not bring back the stolen life To this poor bird of mine. That women's hearts are kind and good hear most people say, And yet they'll have these dear birds
 killed To make themselves look gay. I'm sorry I'm a little girl.
 Were woman grown Iwould not buy dead birds, but pay To have them let alone. But, mamma, please to Fashion write And tell her (do not smileD That this is such wicked thing We wish she'd change the style. -CldrG J. Denton, tn ". r. Independent.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
A Smart Crow.

About year ago, Golden Days told of a smart talking crow, named Mary, that lives at Germantown, Pa. Now comes news of another crow with an education. This latter crow was found in the woods near Plainville, Conn.,, when it was a mere nestling. At that time one of its wings and one of its legs were broken, so that it could hard ly get along Even now it moves with awkward Hops, for its wing has never regained its strength. From Plainville thls crow was taken to Unionville, where lives Mrs. Frederick Hart, and the lame bird became that lady's feath- cred friend. It is not a house pet, but lives in a pine tree in the front yard, winter as we'll as summer. Whenever it sees dog, it runs to the tree, hoarse- ly crying: ''Mother, here's dog!" As for cats, it is not afraid of them, but pulls their tails at every opportunity. It was in the habit of whipping all the chickens of the neighborhood, until one day big Shanghai rooster thrashed 1t within an inch of its life. ''Well, we'll, that was a cyclone" says the crow, every time he sees that Shanghai. Last spring, as Mrs. Hart's gardner was putting out cabbage plants, he went along on his hands and knees, not looking back till he had reached the end of the long row. When at last he did look babk, To! the mischievous bird had just pulled up the last but one of the plants so carefully put in the ground. Most of its expressions are picked up from the children of the neighborhood Not the least of its ac- complishments is the way it awakes Mrs. Hart, hopping to the window-sill of her room at sunrise every morning, and saying, as it shakes the shutters: Mother, are you up? Are you up, mother?"- Golden Days.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
A Very Sensible Remark.

"Julia, I can't see how you can stand that Joe Bascomb."
 ''Why, Fanny"
 70, he's such a noodel! One can hardly get word out of Linn"
 "He doesn't talk much, that's fact can only recall one thing that he said to me last evening. It was an exceed ingly sensible remark, however. "
 E'What was it he said?"
 ''He said, let's get some ice-cream. '" Philadelphia CGH.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
THE WISE RUBY THROAT.
The Cute Ways in Which He Tries t'
 "Fool' People.

The Cute Ways in Which He Tries to
 "FooI' People.
 Under our bay-window there grew a small tree, and upon one of its branch es was rubYthroat humming- birds nest. One day it grew very cloudy and soon began to rain. 1 was watching the nest at the time, thinking that the poor little ones would get drowned; but as soon as the drops of rain com menced to fall, away flew the moth CT bird to a large tree near by, and then returned with a leaf in her mouth, and carefully covered the nest over fastening the ends of the leaf to couple of twigs that grew
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09
VOLUME XV
A CHARMING MAIDEN.

when l am racked with darting pain, when. worn and weary is my brain, Ana anguish drives me most insane
 With writhings energetic; hen comes madden fair to me, Surcease of woe and pain is she, All lightness, volatility,
 The charming Ann Aesthetic. Write thou sweet odes to charming maids Sing ballads to coquettish jades, I'll save my choicest serenadeS
 FoG one more sympathetic; Who in the hour when wretchedneSS Is sore in painfulest excess, iSoothes, charms. relieves, with soft caress,
 Serene Miss Ann Aesthetic. Your sirens fair come not where woe 'COnvulses with its horrid throe; In smiles they come, in storm they go,
 Like dogmas theoretc But, oh, the tender, blissful touch That soothes when suffering over much, Serene and efficacious-such
 Us matchless Ann Aesthetic.
 -TerdS Siftings.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-10-09

If you have an enemy do not buy his boy drum. Your enemy would probably kick through the sheepskin within twenty-four hours. Buy his next-door neighbours boy drum. Ii will work just as well and he can't get at it. -SOn1erUiLLe Journal.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-08-08
DELIGHTFUL PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs A 4. Fehleisen, gave their
friends and neighbors delightful enter tain
ment at their beautiful new residence or
South Emporia avenue last Wednesday eve
ming. The evening was spent in dancing,
and having q good social time. At y O'Clock
an elegant lunch was served At O'Clock
the company began to disperse for their
homes with many expressions OF delight FOR
the kindness shown by their host and hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. fully demonstrated their
ability to entertain We append partial
list of those present:
Mr.-and Mrs l. c. Clifford, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. L. McBee. Mr. and Mrs. l. S Mankin
Mr.. and Mrs Sumption. Mr.. and Mrs W.
Ham. Mr.. and Mrs. Copeland. Mr.. and Mrs..
Love. Mrs. p. Y. Healy, Mrs. Casswell. Mrs.
Peile. Miss Kate Glein, Miss Maggie Drow-
lev; Mr.. and Mrs Heffron, Miss Clark. Mrs.
j. r. Dutton. Miss Clara Peile. Mrs J. ;
johnson, Miss Kettle Fehleisen- Mr. and Ms
Gehring. Mr.. Barwise. Miss McClosky-
Mr.. and Mrs J. r. Holiday. Miss Ella Cope
land. Miss. Julia BaTwise. Miss Mamie Bar
wiss. Miss Emma Strobe, Mr.. Southwell. Mr.
Joe Jackson. Mr.. Will Jackson. Miss Myrtle
Dean. Mr. Frank johnson. Mr.. Lovelaoe MI.
Mitchell. Mr.. VIII Nedlew, Mr. sgd Nef.
DR. d. T. Snike. Mr. VIII HUFF, Mr. Lam
phere, Mr.. Wilkinson, Miss Dollie BAYS.
Prof. Wolf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-08-08
4 GOOD MAN STEPS DOWN.

Owing to the protracted i'll health, together
with large Business enterprises outside, which
are rapidly increasing and demanding his at
tentid1, Mr. A. A. Hyde, who for seven
years aas acted as the popular and efficient
cashier of the Kansas National Bank, has
felt it his duty to tender his resignation of
that position The board of directors i'll ac-
cepting it proposed the following handsome
and deserved tribute:
Resolved, That with deep regret we accept
the resignation of A A. Hyde. as cashier of
this bank In doing so we desire to record
our testimony of his fidelity and efficiency
during the seven years of his service in that
capacity. Since his connections with the
bank il has grown from a state bank with
81. 900 capital and $50. 900 deposits, to a ma
tional bank with capital of 100000 and
$780, 900 deposits. Much OF this success and
marvellous growth we recognize to be atribu-
table to the uniform courtesy, vigilance
sound business Judgment, aud untiring zeal.
which has characterized the management of
Mr.. Hyde.
In whatever capacity or calling he may
henceforth engage in the best wishes of this
board will follow him
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-08-08
LADIES BENEVOLENT HOME,


During the months Of June and July there
has been nineteen admitted in the home.
twelve discharged and at the present time
there is seven inmates. There has been
eighty light visitors and fifteen professional
calls.
Donations have been received from the fol
lowing Second ward pupils:
Mesdames Winch, w R. Tucker, Stansl,er-
~, o. NJ. Allen, Pollock, Miller and Taylor.
Butler a. Fisher, waiter; Zephy mills load
cobs; friend, basket Of vegetables; Pres
byterian Sunday school, basket of cake. etc
Awnings have been put up at the west
windows which adds very much to the COM
fort Of the inmates The unfortunate man
that had his right arm cut off is nearly well
and still at the Home. Thanking the gener-
Gus public for past favors and hoping to be
remembered in the future, am respectfully
yours, Mrs. E. F. PLATr.
Matron l.. B. Home
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-08-08
COMPELLED TO SEE FOR HIMSELF.

Hon. s. A. HAYS nf Greencastle, Indians,
is in the city and will remain until tomorrow.
He left his home few days ago for a few
weeks vacation in the wide west. He SAYS
he did not decide to make Wichita n visit
when he first started. but since he commenc-
ed his trip he has heard nothing but talk
about that blooming city in Kansas called
Wichita The much talk ana praise led him
to put down few days on his day book for
this place On arriving he is like everybody
else. agreeably surprised. He says he
did not expect to see the business and rush
during the s.slow months Of the year that Is
daily on exhibition He has almost concluded
that Wichita at its worst is better than most
eastern towns at their best
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-08-08
MORE OF IF.

= The Wichita boat club hobs up serenely al
most every hour these days with something
indicating that the movement is likely to be
all its most sanguine supporters claim for it.
The most important thing that transpired
yesterday was the investigation made for the
boat house site. 1t did not result in settling
the question, but the two propositions that
were submitted We're considered by the boys
as very LIBERAL ard one OF them viii be select
edeither today or tomorrow. When the site
diately for deciding upon the kind OF a house
the club desires, and it viii be erected as soon
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