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The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
Good Advice to Girls.

To one of his daughters at school Bishop McIlvaine gave the following counsel:
 Don't cultivate that sort of violent friendship which leads to sort of confidential communication which can not be made known to your parents. Be very particular as to whom you allow 10 be familiar with you. as vour near companions and friends. First, know well the person, before you allow closer intimacy; and the moment you sec any thing wrong in a companion. think wha: eff,cs it should have on your in- timacy. Learn to say 'Non decisive ly, 10 any request or proposal which your judgment tells you is not right. It is great thing in child to learn
 0 say No. when it is right to do so. Make it rule 10 hear nothing from any girl which you may not be a. lowed, and would no be willing. to tell your dear mother. Be careful to lot nothing interfere with your regular private prayers and reading of tho Scriptures; and labor 10 give youE whole heart and life to God.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
SINGULAR CURRENCY.
Curious Money Used by the Natives
 the CannibaI Islands.

Curious Money Used by the Natives oi
 the CannibaI Islands.
 Mr. Walter Cote has described some curious moneys of the New Hebrides and the Solomon Islands. On one of the islands he noti eel a neatly-kept house, which he was told was the money house. Entering it, he found number of maps hang ing from the roof. beneath which fire was constantly kept up, under the effect of which they become covered with a black, glistening coating and adorned with festoons of soot It was mans business to keep the fire always burning, and so low as not to scorch the maps. A well l-cOvered map is worth about as much as q we'll grown, vigorous boar. This is the stranges of all kinds of money, for it must never be taken from the money house, even when the title of it is other. The inhabitants of Santa Cruz Island use for money, rOpe-ends, about an inch thick, and ornamented with scarlet feathers, which are worn about the waist. The traveller could not ob- tain new coins of this kind. but found them current everywhere. The specimens he bought were al- ready old, and the feathers grown dingy. The money of the Solo, mon islands consists of neatly worked pieces of shell of about the size of our shirt-buttons. They are strung on strings about four yards long, and arc distinguished under the names of red and white money. Dog-teeth are of higher value, and comparable to orr gold coins. They are usually worn on a string around the neck. MT. Coote saw neckl ace of this kind that was valued at about one hundred dolla Marble rings are also worn for orna- ments, and as valuable money. ey.-Prai- rte Farmer
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18

just wanted to show Elsie that l could drive as we'll as grandpa but I thought we should both be killed and Icould' nt ] ever tell him how sorry was that I didn't mind him."
 Grandma kissed the little tear stained faces. and called 'Lijah to drive the horse back for grandpa.
 It seemed very long time before they returned. Ernest's heart was very heavy as he sat under the lilac bushes with Elsie, eating bread and jam.
 "Pm 'fraid grand pa will think Pm the baddest boy that ever was," he moaned, "and may be he'll send me home."
 "May be he'll laugh and shake the same as 'Ljah did," said Elsie, trying 10 comfort him.
 ''Oh, dear, I most know he won'tr' said Ernest, and at that moment they drove up to the door. Ernest thought his grandfather looked very stern. However, he hurried to confess as soon as grandpa got out of the wagon.
 'I wish I'd minded you grandpa; didn't know he'd run. Pm sorry, and l won't never do so any more," he stammered.
 Well, well," said grandpa, "Tm afraid shall have to punish you. but we'll wait till after dinner. It's a good thing Tom knew the way home"
 Ernest did not enjoy his dinner very much, though grandma piled his plate with fried chicken. and ever so many good things. He was thinking about the punishment and wishing it was over.
 Grandpa told funny stories. and seemed to have forgotten all about it, but when he arose from the table he said: Well. young man! we might as well have that punishment business settled I've decided to have you work it out" "
 "How?" asked Ernest, faintly.
 You must bring in the eggs every day while you stay" said grandpa.
 'Oh. oh!'' cried Ernest. T like to do that; it's just splendidr'
 "And I'll give you cent dozen for all you'll bring in," said Grandma Darling.
 Can't help, too?" asked Elsie.
 "Why, you haven't got to be pun ished." said grandpa; utthen, maybe it will do for some other time," and the old man laughed heartily.
 Then the children hurried away, with merry shouts, to hunt for eggs. And it was such fun they never were tired of it. And grandma declared ..tho hons novor laid so many eggs before. "-JatIiG D. Peck, in Youths C0n1pGniOn.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
FOUR FOOLISH PERSONS.
A Little Boy, Big Girl, a Little Girl and
 Silly Farmer.

A Little Boy, Big Girl, Little Girl and
 Silly Farmer.
 Once little boy named Herbert sat down and cried on his birthday. be- cause he was afraid he would not have birthday present. And at that very moment a beautiful horse was going 10 him as fast as it couldi It was of just the right siz3 for little boy, and it was said to be very fast (rocking) horse. too; and Herbert was very fond of riding lively horses.
 Once there was a big girl named Nancy. She liked to go to the Gen. tral Park, in New York, and look at the lions. tigers, partners, and other savage animals; but one day, when she was at home, pretty little four footed creature, not nearly so big as her shoe, ran across the room. and Nancy jumped up on a chair and screamed The little creature did not wish to harm her, and it ran and hid itself in hole-but Nancy screamed. just the same. till some one came to see who was trying to kill her.
 Once there was little girl who had lovely doll and pretty live kitten. One day the pretty kitten lay down on the dolls lap and took nap. This crushed the dolls fine new dress. Then the little girl was very angry at the kitten for doing this. and she would not give the poor kitten any supper. The kitten cried, but he did not know what he had done. He was only kitten.
 One day foolish farmer started to take bag of corn to the mill. As he had strong arms he held the bag so very tightly that he burst pig hole in one corner of the bag. and the corn began to spill out It spilled out slowly all the way 10 the mill; but the man did not see it. and he was much puzzled. "My bag grows very light, he said-"and why do so many geese follow meP They cackle for me to give them some of my corn. but can not spare any. Geese are the foolish est things I ever did see. Heigh-ho! It's long way to the mill "-S. Njebolne
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
PITH AND POlNT.

-Gatting mp wi h the soa is com mon practice where there is a ieething boy baby in the family. Detroit Free Press.
 Blame is always safe. for nothing in the way of human thought or con- ceplion ever was or ever can be per tect-Julian H1wtkorne.
 A Western travelling chiropodist recently placarded w stern Kansas town with the announcement: See the corn curing hero comes.''
 Humility in man consists not in denying any gift that is in him, but just valuation of il; rather thinking too meanly than too highly. Ray.
 The young man who would waste time kissing a girls hand would eat the brown paper bag and leave the hot-house grapes for some one else. - SomerUitle JOuT7sG'.
 A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong. which IS but saying in other words that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday. Pope.
 Caleb Whiteford. the noted pun ster, seeing lady earnestly knotting some fringe, asked what she was do- ing. 'Knotting, sir" she replied. and asked him: Gan you knotP" T can not" he answered.
 Have a smoke. Simson?' said his friend, as he passed out a fragrant Havana. No. thank you. I've sworn off" "Wcll. put one in your pocket to smoke tomorrow" - Hartford Eveni'sg POSt.
 It was shrewl maxim of Wcs- ley not to be positive in things of doubt and uncertainty. ''When was 8 young man," said he. Il was sure of every thing, but in few years find ing myself mistaken in a thousand in stances, became not half so sure of most things as before"
 -'Did sine have arawhide when she assaulted youP" asked his Honor of q meek gentleman, who accused his wife with assault with intent to kill. No, your Honor" said the poor man, feeling of himself tenderly, 'Pm the one that had the raw hide; in fact. your Honor, I have it still. "-BufaLo Courier.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
IN PURSUIT OF GAME.

Twas the fall of the year, and the woods were
 sere;
 The dead leaves rustled O CT hill and hollow; And the birds were taking their southwark
 flight,
 And calling their feathery mates to 1ollo"' saw the meadow-lark flying low, heard the rustic of quail and pheasant And said to the maid my heart held dear; 'sThere's plenty of game around at present." I was given to sport of another sort And had little skill with gun or rifle, And to tell the truth, was modest youth, With dangerous weapons not wont to trifie; - And asked her when was the proper time To 90 for ducks, or for quail and pheasant, And she said with pout as if quite put out: "For bagging game there's no time like the
 present"-
 hint that she did not chance to see took from the maid I had long been wooing And said in her ear: q am fond of deer, And other game isn't worth pursuing, So tell me the time that will bring me lucl'" She answered me with a smile most pleas
 ant:
 ',For the capture of either deer or duck, You'll find think, no time like the present" Ispanned her waist with my arm in haste, And kissed her lips in a fervent fashion, And then and there in the crisp clear air, In words that were few declared my passion; And as blushes dyed her cheeks, she sighed, And said, with a frown that was evanescent: ''You might have chosen some other time;" I answered: ''There's no time like the pres
 ent."
 -JoSephine PolI1rd, iq N r. Ledgsr.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
TO MY DOLLY.

How can you lie so quiet there: With eyes wide open, too, With pinkest cheeks and smoothest hair, All in your cradle new; And never even smile at me, Or do single thing, And as glad as glad can be Oh! sing, my dolly, sing! The richest baby in the town Has not grander bed, Or pillow made of softer down, To lie beneath it's head; No kinder mamma rocks her pet With such gentle swing, And never once is heard to fret Then sing, my dolly, singl guess you're weary lying there, So will dress, you, Miss, And curl your pretty f1axen hair; Now up and kiss, and kiss! Your tiny shoes, your skirt of lace, Your satin hat I'll bring, Your lovely blue-silk sash and dress Oh sing, my dolly, sing! Was ever such lady seenf
 And all my very own; You're really fit to Se queen, And sit upon throne! Oh! dolly, I'm so glad tonight, Your arms around me fling, And hug me just the leastest mite, And sing, my dolly, sing!
 III 4. KaaIThc. iR Christian dt Work
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
THE GREEDY BOERS.
Some of the Discouragins Results of the
 -Transvaal Rebellion.

Transvaal Rebellion.
 Some think that they are excellent pioneers in new country. They ad- vance into native territories, killing the people by thousands, enslaving women and children, robbing them of all in cir lands and cattle, and occupy ing their country. with no ulterior benefit to themselves or others, but merely as a field for further cruelties and spoliation of native races, so that the country may be cleared of them, but not for civilization or improving the country, because they leave dark spot wherever they settle from the ruthless cruelties they perpetrate upon unoffending and innocent people. Are they, then, good pioneersP All the sophistry in the world can not make it right. To murder, enslave and rob innocent human be- ings living on their own lands, who have done no harm, and have as much right to live and enjoy their own as any other people, black or white, that they should be so ruthlessly treated by men who profess Christianity and to be q God-fearing people is an anomaly, and can not be tolerated by a just and upright people like the Brit ish Nation. The English people have hitherto been looked upon as friends and protectors (of the na- tives). and as one of them I felt proud of my country. But since the Trans vaal rebellion anl its retrocession, an En nglishman is ashamed to travel in the country, to be subject to the taunts of the chiefs and people at the boasted honor of England. - 7s0entu5fUe Years in c Wagon. by .Andre'0 4. Anderson
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18

paying each day half tke amount lie paid the day before. Sapposing him to be furnished with counters of small value, so as to be able readily to pay fractions of a penny. how long would it take him to pay the shilling?" The answer is, that he would neOer pay it. It is true that he will pay eleven pence-farthing in four days. But the remaining three farthings he can never pay.
 This paradox varies from the pre- ceding in one important particu lar, and deserves to be called a better paradox for this reason, that we know that Achilles, in spite of all reasoning, a0W certainly overtake the tortoise. But it is mathematically demonstrable that the debtor, under such circum- stances, can never pay his shil. ing, even though he should be endued, like Tithonus, with the gift of immor- tality.
 The following is a really excellent paradox: "A train starts daily from San Francisco to New Y ork. and one daily from. New York to San Francisco, the journey lasting seven days. How many trains will a traveller meet in jOurneying from San Francisco to New York;"
 It appears obvious at the first glance that the traveler- must. meet seven trains, and this is the answer which will be given by nine people out of ten to whom the question is new. The fact is overlooked that every day dur ing the journey fresh train is start ing from the other end. while there are seven on the way to begin with. The traveller will therefore meet not seven trains, but fourteen.
 The following proposition is both curious in itself. and admits of some interesting variations in the applica- tion of the principle on which it de- pends: If there are more people in the world than any one person has hairs upon his head, then there must exist at least two persons who possess identieally the same number of hairs, to hair. ''S-
 If the reader fails to perceive at once the necessity of this conclusion. let him first consider, as simpler case, instead of the hairsSon mans head, the number of teeth in his jaw. Let him suppose thirty-four persons to be assembled in one room; then the full number of teeth in a man $ jaw being thirty-two, it is easily seen that-even supposing one member of the party so unfortunate as 10 have no teeth at all there must be at least two persons present possessed of identically the same number of teeth. The applica- ton of this example to the proposi- ton in question is quite evident. It is, in fac, merely a matter of larger numbers.
 Now, to apply this principle 10 other cases. It has been asserted, for ex . ample, that in field of grass there can not be found two blades in all re- spects identical It will be seen, how ever that if the blades of grass are more numerous than the differences between them perceptible to the eye, then there must be at least two blades exactly alike. or at least not to be dis tinguished from each other by in- spe ction. - Temple Bar.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
A fight betwe,n about 1Ol CT

A fight between about 100 crows and perhaps 200 or 300 English spar rows was witnessed at Cumminsville, O., just before sundown, few days ago. The crows were returning to their rookery from feeding, when they were attacked by the sparrows. Four or five of the latter would get after one crow and pick it so badly as to almost disable it. In fact. three or four fell to the ground, being so bad ly injured as to be unable to fly. The fight resulted in the complete rout of the crows. One of them picked up was found to have had both its eyes literally pickel out.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
KALEIDOSCOPE-MAKING.
Delft Young Women Turn Out Sic Gross
 Day in One Shop.

DeiU 1OunS "O omen Iufn OuC Sl< CIfOSS
 Day in One Shop.
 How do we make kaleid oscopes? Come this way and I will show you.
 The speaker, a thin-faced German, long engaged in manufacturing kaleidoscopes, led the way into a small store. At work bench extend- ing the entire length of tlle shop many girls were busy.
 1.-The first young wcman." said the manufacturer. ''wraps the black paper about the glass refectors that produce the optical illusion. These strips of glass, when thus arranged and fastened together, form the boiy of the kaleidoscope. The next girl simply inserts the united reflectors into the pasteboard cover and then passes the octagonal pasteboard tube to her neighbor. Num- Der three adjusts the brass ring which secures the glass discs in the end. Be- tween the discs. or plates, are placed the scraps of colored glass, the beads and various trinkets which tumble about as the kaleidoscope is revolved. and when reflected by the mirrors form themselves into ever-shifting mathe- nautical figures The other young women are armed with hammers to break the colored glass into fragments. We obtain the colored glass from the waste scraps purchased very cheaply of stained-glass manufactories. The kaleldoscopes retail at seventy-five cents each. We can make six gross a day of this kind, and abou5 twenty gross of the five-cent kind. The finest factory is in Providence. R. L Carpet designers get many of their patterns from the kaleidoscope. "--M + AGlE and ETpTeSS,
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18

--"How many birthdays do you think l have had?" one person was heard to say 10 another in the horse car. 70. about forly-seven," hazarded the person addressed. "Only one birthday. The rest have been an- niversarics, was the explanation, and the car suddenly stopped. - Harttord NclDS
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18

Some public lecturers oa subjects relating to the higher lore charge an exOrbitant price; but, when they can | get it. they generally consent to take 3 lower hire.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
Fill your life so full of helpf

Fill your life so full of helpful thoughts and deeds for others that there will be no room left for selfish or sinful thoughts or deeds of any kind. Serve faithfully your country and the people with whom you live, help your brother, and remember he is most your brother who most needs your help, and that in helping others you are best helping yourself -S1 ARdreaO'. CTnSS.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-18
A First-ClasS Agent.

St Paul Citizen--So you are an In- dian agent?
 Indian Agent-Yes, sir.
 Hard to get along with them, ain t it?''
 70, no; not if you know how to handle them"
 You don't give them whisky. sup pose?"
 Not drop. do all the drinking on the reservation "-Sk Paus Globe
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-11-17
Oiscord in the Home.

The experiences Of many observing
persons have satisfied them that the
chief sources Of family friction are. on
the part of the husband, q domineer-
ing disposition; on the part of the wife
frivolity, and Of both together selfish
ness or want OF consideration. All are
the faults of undeveloped natures. and
not of marriage. though close associa-
ton may intensity them. Sometimes
these faults are reversed; it is the hus-
band who lacks depth and character.
and the wife who rules with u rod Of
iron. Strange that the ruling person
never realizes the pail he or she casts
over the household, but SO it is.
There can be no real happi-
ness where there is no liberty. One Of
the two is driven to deception or pre-
varication through fear OF i'll temper Of
the other II it be not cyclone it is q
sour, gloomy sky or sulky drizzle.
There is no courage left Ito speak the
truth plainly" because the truth would
cost too dearly, no matter with what a
kindly spirit it may be uttered. For
the want of self-discipline and culture
OF the feelings the peace Of the family
may be ruined. Not only SO. the
offending parties become unhappy
wretches. since. to use the expressive
words of Whipple, ''self-will has q
hard time OF it when it comes into i'm
potent conflict with the constitution Of
thin9s.n-& Pau R0neer-Rtess.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-11-17
How the Balloon Was Invented.

Exercise is antagonists; at each step
force is used TO lift up our bodies and
push back the earth; as the eminent
Joseph Montgolfier said, that when he
saw company dancing. he mentally
inverted his view and imagined the
earth dancing on the dancers feet,
which it most unquestionably did.
Indeed. his great invention OF balloons
was guessed at by his witnessing n
mild form OF antagOnism between heat
and gravitation. He, being a dutiful
husband, was airing his wife's dresses.
who was going to sball. He observed
the hot air from the fire inflated tho
light materials. which rose up in sort
of spheroidal form (you may have
some of you noticed this form in dress!).
This gave him the idea of the fire.
balloon, which. being.a large paper
maker ut Annonay. he forthwith ex-
perimented on. and hence We got aerial
navigation. This anecdote was told
by his nephew NJ Seguin. also an emf
nent man.-Sir William r. Grore, Il.
Popular Science Monthly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-11-17
Infection from Old Books.

A good deal OF discussion having
taken place in England on the subject
of the spread Of infectious diseases
by means of the books in circulating
libraries, the Dresden municipal au-
,horities have had = thorough experi-
mental investigation Of this question
conducted. A number a 1uch-used
volumes from the town library. We're
taken for the purpose. The dust from
the leaves and covers was sown in
nutrient media and cultures reared.
the result being that no microbes be-
lousing to infectious diseases were
found the dust being. in fact, nothing
but ordinary dust Of a harm fess char
acter. Again. the dirtiest leaves in
the books were rubbed first with
the dry finger and then with the vel
finger. In the first case scarcely any
microbes were found on the finger; in
the second case plenty were found. but
all appeared to be OF O non-infectiou
character Especially.is ID itposed thai
there were no tsbercle bacilli. Lastly
books wero seakea for tWo days in
spirit containing tsrper'csuk of car
bolic a6id.s This treatzAeus destroyed
all the beeilh, and proved ihashless to
the Volumes Tho 0noclusioa arrived
atwas that' the aSagsr of circulating
libraries spceediAe injection u very
sliaht, but Q recompendetiOn y given
to dus. books well before reading tssm,
and ne-z. 70 yet tho finger IA tks
mouth Tor the purpose OF turning oTs'
yne hweNLN r. PH.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-11-17

A story is told Of Mr.. Justice Ham
mem, who IL to preside over the Pa.-
nell Commission. He u said 70 be so
correct and conscientious that he has
scarcely ever made mistake; but he
did once. A demure, sOmber-dressed
iuryman. in melancholy tones claimed
exemption from serving. and His Lord
ship asked in kind and sympathetic
tonas: s.'On vhak groandf" my
Lord" said the applicant Il am deep
" interested In . funeral which takee
place to day. and am most anxious 70
follow" Certainly. sir. your plea u
. lust one /" The man dsparssd. and .
moment afcer Mr. Jnst&os HAnns1
learned tha, i1e was-thp aui0@kee!
~ r fese .