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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-11-24

HEAHE next morning ! went out for
walk. | fingered a moment
outside sam Graham's old and
much neglected drug store
thinking Of the change that had come
over 1t since the death Of Margaret
Graham, Betty's mother. for, despite
its out of the way location. the shop
had not always been Improbable
While Margaret lived (my heart still
ached with the memory of her namel
Sans business had prospered. She
had been one of those women who can
rise to any emergency in the interest
Of her loved ones. The first to realize
Sans improvidence and lack Of execu
tive ability. she had taken hold of the
business with firm hand and made II
pay-while she lived.
During Margaret's regime. as | say,
the shop had thrived. Sam had few III
wishers in Radville. The trade came
his way. Then Betty was born. and
Margaret died.
: Most Of this | have on hearsay.
left Radville shortly after their mar.
riage and did not return until some
months after Margaret's burial BY
that time the shop had begun to show
signs Of neglect Its stock was deci.
mated, its trade likewise. Sam was
struggling with his inventions more
fercely than ever-seeking forgetful.
ness, | always thought. The business
was allowed TO take care OF itself He
had always a serene faith In his to-
norrows.
Now, the little shop had been far dis.
tanced by the competition Of Sothern
d Lee. II was twenty years behind
the times, as the saying is. Small,
darksome, dreary and dingy. 1t served
chiefly as living room for Sam, his
daughter and his cronies as well as
for his workshop. He had bench and
a ramshackle lathe In one corner.
where you might be sure to find him
futilely pottering at almost any hour.
He owned the little building-or that
portion OF II which II were farce to
term the equity above the mortgage
and Betty kept house for him In three
rooms above the store.
puSucu the uoOT open anu euleTeu.
He looked up with his never failing
smile OF welcome and a wave OF his
hand
"Howdy. Homer! Come In. Well.
well. 'm glad 10 see you. Sit down.
think that chair there by the stove
will hold together under you"
What are you doing, SamT
asked.
"F1xin' up the sody fountain.
Meant to get It workin' last month,
Homer. but somehow | kind Of for
got"
He rubbed away briskly at the sin
gle faucet which protruded above the
counter lathering II briskly with a
metal polish that smelled to heaven.
do much sody trade, Sam?'
He paused, passing his worn old
fingers rehectively across a chin
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mothers quiet dignity. N her eyes
more than q little Of Margarets trag-
edy OF Margaret's beauty saw
scant trace. ! own. but in those days
my eyes were blinded by the signs of
overwork and insufficient nourish-
ment that marred her young features.
by the hopeless dowdiness OF her gar
ments.
Abruptly she moved swiftly to her
fathers side and slipped her hand into
his. What is 1t. fatherT she repeat
ed. eying Colonel Bohun codly.
why. Betty" he said tremulous--
why. Betty. your grandfather here
has been kind enough to offer to take
you and edncate you and make a lady
Of you. and-and we were just talking
It over. dear-just talking II over"
DO you mean thatT' she flung at
Bohun.
He Strengthened up and held himself
well In hand. "ls It the first you have
heard Of itT'
Yes" She looked inquiringly at
her father.
why didn't you tell herT Bohun
persisted harshly. Were you afraid2"
NO" Sam shook his head slowly.
81 wasn't afraid. but It was unneces-
sary. You see. Betty, Colonel Bohun
is willing to do all this for you on sew
eral conditions. You must leave me
and never see me again. You mustn't
even recognize me should we meet
upon the street. You must change
your name to Bohun and never permit
yourself to be known as Betty Gra-
ham. Then you must
Never mind. daddy, dear" said the
girl That is enough. know now.
! understand why you never told me.
It's impossible. Colonel Bohun knew
that when he made the offer. OF
course. He made It simply to harass
you. daddy. It's his revenge"
And that's your answer. missY'
snapp"d the colonel. livid with wrath.
IL would not" she told him slowly,
accept favor from you sir. If were
starving"
Bohbn drew himself up. Then
starve," he told her and walked out
Of the shop. ,;S1M,,,,
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CHAPTER VI.

~ my way back from my walk
a came across Duncan sitting
w. on the wall of the bridge.
introduced myself to him. and
we walked along together. Finally
asked him the reason for his presence
in the town
I'm reading law. Mr.. Littlejohn;
that ! shall continue. In the mean
time shall keep my eyes open for
job" he answered. "At any day, at
any amount, the opportunity may pre-
sent itself the opportunity I'm looking
for"
Probably you're right" assented.
impressed. as we turned corner.
A young woman In very attractive
linen gown was strolling toward us,
quite prettily engaged with a book
which she read as she walked. her fair
young head bowed beneath sunshade
which tinted her face becomingly. She
gave me shy smile and low voiced
greeting as we passed. Only my
knowledge Of the young woman pre-
vented me from being blinded by her
engaging appearance.
That" said ] when we were out of
earshot, "shows you what a furore a
good looking young man can create in
a town like this. Josie Lockwood has
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rasped a match over its surface and
applied the fame to small gas brack
ct fixed to the wall. A strong rush of
gas extinguished the match, and he
turned the flow half off before trying
again This time the vapor caught
and settled to steady brilliant fame
as white as and much softer than
acetylene.
"Therew he said in triumph. what
dye think Of that HomerT
why" ! said. 81. didn't know you
had an acetylene plant"
'No more have |, Homer"
But wha. is that. them ! demand
ed
"Tts my invention" he returned
proudly. "Tve been worlin' on It two
years, Homer. and only got 1t goin'
yestiddy. It's goin' to be great thing,
i tell you"
But what is 1t, SamT
TITS gas from crude petroleum,
Homer. Seew he continued, indicat-
ing a tank beneath the bench which
seemed to be connected with the
bracket by a very simple system of
piping. broken by smaller. cylindrical
tank. "Ye put the oil in there-just
crude as II comes out Of the wells,
Homer II don't need refinin', and 1t
runs through this and down here to
this. where it's vaporized-much the
same's they vaporize gasoline for au-
tymobile engines, ye know-and then
1t just naturally flows up to the brack-
ct, and there ye are"
Its wonderful. Sam" said |, won.
dering II ii really were.
"And the best part Of it is the econ
omy, Homer A gallon will run one
jet six weeks, day in and out And
simple to install. tell ye''-
"Have you got II patented yeti"
"Yes. stree! Took out patents just as
soon as Il struck me how simple II 'ud
be-more than two years ago Only,
OF course, II took time TO work II out
just right. specially when | had to
stop now and then cause ! needed
money for materials. But it's all right
now, Homer; it's all right now"
"And you say Roland Barnette's writ
ing to some one In New York about
itY
"Yes; he promised he would ex
planned II to Roland, and he seemed
real interested He's kind. very kind"
was inclined to doubt this and
would probably have said something
TO that effect had not a shadow cross
ing the window brought me to my feet
In CONSERVATION. But before ! could
do more than rise Colonel Bohun had
flung open the door and stamped In.
He stopped short at sight OF me, mis-
guided by his nearsighted eyes, and
singled me out with threatening
wave Of his heavy stick.
"Well. sir" he snarled. i've come
for my answer Have you sense
enough In your added pate to under
stand that, mani I've come for my
answerp
"And may have II, whatever II may
be. for all Of me-" told him.
His face flushed deeper red. "Oh,
it's only you, is 1t, LittleJohnf took
You for that fool Graham In this dirty
dark hole. Where is hep
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Copyright 1910 by wineheli Smith
and Loui, Joseph Vance


had been trying to put the cigar
away so that | might dispose of 1t
without hurting Wills feelings. but he
had me, so recklessly poked the
thing into the automatic clipper and
then into my mouth what do you
meanT' | asked. putting
Come long outside" said VIII, and
we went out on the porch just In time
10 see Mr. Duncan going wearily up
stairs to his room. II mean" said
VIII. him And then he told me all
about II.
But things like that don't happen
every day." he wound up defensively.
ell go you another cigar on tomor-
row."
mo. you won't ! said Indignantly
and furtively dropped the infamous
thing over the railing.
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SIMPLE REMEDY FOR SNORING
An Amusing Story Of How o. Henry,
the Author, Had a "cork-
Ing" Time.

Comparatively little was ever writ
ten about Sidney Porter, the short
story writer, under the name OF o.
Henry, until his death recently. but
since then no end OF stories have
crept out. A New York bartender
who boasts of a close friendship with
the late author tells an amusing tale
of his introduction to Mr.. Porter.
Mr.. Porter dropped in late one win.
ter night and ordered a hot toddy
A hangeron. whom the bartender had
tried to pry loose from a chair in the
rear of the place. was snoring loudly
and had refused to be deposed.
why don't you cork him?" sug-
gested Mr.. Porter
Cork him. What in the world
is that?" inquired the barkeeper.
Very simple remedy-very simple.
It's what we get down in Texas when
we lrop off to sleep in hondy-tonk. .
After being granted permission Mr..
Porter started in to give an exposi-
tion of the "corking" game. He took
large cork and split IL half way up
the center Then he arranged several
wooden matches in the other end. like
co many Grille ~ porcupine's bac'
autiously he fastened the split cork
over the sleeper's nose and asked for
. large nail of water
Standing at the side of the unsus
"ecting sleeper he lighted one of the
matches At tie ton of his voice he
shouted Fire" One match after
mother ignted with a sharp crack
md as the frightened sleeper jumped
TO his feet Mr., Porter let go with the
water and drenched him from head to
oot The man bolted for the door
alf dazed, but wide awake enough to
think the place was on fire.
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origin Of NuptlaI Kiss.

The nuptial kiss, with meaning
hin 10 that OF the kiss of peace, had
D IS origin in a most serious and prac-
'ical church ceremony known as the
espousals. Among medieval people
rs among some classes of Jews today,
Z was customary for the bridegroom
and the bride 10 meet before wit
,esses in the church some days OF
even weeks before the marriage and
here make pledge of future union,
nd at such times a ring was usually
resented by the prospective husband
Sometimes. however, the man was too
oor to buy the ornament, and instead
resented kiss. which was doubtless
nore pleasant, and was considered a
binding pledge before man and God.
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Teachers Examination.

The Highland county Board of School Ex-
aminers hereby gives notice tina examinas
tlons OF applicants for certificates will take
Hillsboro. on the hrst Saturd y of every
month.
Patterson examinations will be held on the
third saturday of April and on the second
Saturday of Nav.
AS prescribed by law, the fee for teachers
minations will be so cents. while for Pat
terson examinations no fee is charged
N y. LAMoNDA. Pres.
II. B. GALLIETT.
j. s. FARIs, Hillsboro. o.
Clerk
Board of Examiners.
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nickel glass OF sody Most Of the
young folks 20 there now. but stlll !
get a call now and then, and every
little BIT helps" He rubbed on fe-
rociously for momee Course I'd
do more. likely, II | carried bigger
line Of favors"
How many do you carryT
"One." he admitted with n sigh. eva.
nilly.'
While ] filled my pipe he continued
to rub very industriously
"why don't you get more7"
He dashed me Que of his pale. genial
smiles. I'm thinkin' of II. Homer
soon's ! get some money in-next
week. mebbe There's nan In "
York that mebbe can be interested In
one Of my inventions. Roland Bar
nette says Mebbe he'd be willin to
put little money IN IT, Roland says.
and Of course If he does I'll be able
to stock up considerable
sighed covertly for him. He
rubbed. humming a tuneless rhythm
to himself
"Roland's goln' to write to him
about It."
what inventionr' I asked. incredu
lous
Sam put down his bottle Of polish
and came round the counter. beaming
Nothing pleasps him better than an op
portunity TO exhibit some one Of his
innumerable models "I'll show you
shufillng over to his workbench He
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They were discussing the great
liners and limited trains.
What is the explanation of this
speed mania ?" the half.baked philoso-
pher asked.
"Oh," said the other, ~ suppose
that in the mad race for wealth It
naturally grows out of the interesting
number of persons who have TO get
away quick. k."-St. Louis Dispatch.
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II think 1t doesn't speak very we'll
Tor Mr.. Gooph," said the first sweet
young thing, that he sent you
birthday card a whole month after
your birthday"
III feel rather complimented,'' said
the other. Don't you see, 1t shows
that ne considers me a whole month
younger than ] really am."- Chicago
Post.
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Notice for Sealed Proposals: I'm
der County DepOsitary Act.
laws Of ohio, Vol. ss. page 974.)

Laws OF Ohio. Vol o., page 274.)
Sealed proposals will ne received by the
undersigned at the Auditors o1ice Of High
the 9th dav OF November. 1910, from any
bank, banks or trust companies situated In
said county, which are duly incor porated
under the law. oftte state of Ohio. or organ
lied under the laws of the United states
which may desire to submit proposal to be-
come depositary or depOsitaries for the
money OF said county as provided by law.
said proposals shall stipulate the rate OF
interest not less than per cent per annum
on The average daily balance. that will be
paid for the use of said money by said bank,
banks or trust companies and shall contain
the names OF the sureties or securities, or
both. that VIII be offered L. the county in
case their proposal is accepted.
e. N CARY,
G. f. RoBERrs. County Com
A. q. CoCKEk1LJ. missioners
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In Cornwall, 500 rabbits are often
trapped in a week out of the deep
hedges surrounding the fields. Trap
pers will sometimes pay $3.50 or more
for permission to kin rabbits over
moderate sized farm during a single
week.
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Blind

Mrs. Ellie Tiler, Ravena, Tex,
whites: was blind as bat. used
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve and it
acted like charm. 1t cut the scum
of my eyes and restored my sight. tits
all you claim and worth it's weight in
gold. 25c tube.
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One Retort--and Another.

One Retort--and Another.
Joe Cose-A chemist ought TO be
quick at repartee.
Moe Rose--Why so?
Joe Cose--He Is always ready with
his retort--Browning's Magazine.
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Every Body Needs

good salve and DIR. Bells Antiseptic
Salve is the best. 1t is creamy snow
white ointment. Guaranteed for all
skin diseases. 25c. Sold everywhere.
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snowy with a stubble of neglected
beard. mo" he allowed thoughtfully
mot 30 much as We used to now that
sothern q Lee We got this newfan-
gied notion OF putin Ice cream in q
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put on her best bib and tucker to go
walking In this afternoon on the or
chance Of meeting you. Mr. Duncan"
"Flattery note" he commented
who's Josie LockwoodT
Daughter of Blinky Lockwood. the
richest man in Radville."
"Ah" he said graphically.
Ito be continued.)
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CHAPTER Y.

%YAHE next morning ! went out for
walk. | fingered moment
outside sam Grahams old and
much naplectpd drug store
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ITO be oontinued.)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-03-25
GRANDCHILDREN
ARE CHILDREN

Gle the grandchildren could not take
as next of kin under the next provi-
sion of the statue: III the intestate
shall leave none of the said relatives
surviving nor widow nor husband the
estate shall descend in equal shares
to the next of kin in equal degree,
grandnieces and grandnephews of sis
ters or brothers being nearer of kin
than grandchildren of an uncle and
yet not entitled to take unless by the
construction of the statute contended
for by the plaintiffs. 1t is further
suggested in respect of the statute
(Section 2519 r. L): "If the intes-
tate leave no kindred his estate shall
escheat to the Territory" that un-
less the plaintiffs contention is sus-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-03-25

The Territorial Supreme Court rem
ders an opinion written by the chief
Justice, in David Kahananui ct al.
versus James H. Maunakea, ct al-the
Sniffen estate matter-reversing the
decree of the circuit judge and re-
handing the case for appropriate pro-
ceedings. The court rules that under
the general rules of descent the word
children" includes grandchildren say
ing: Under the general rules of des-
cent" Sec. 25O9 r. L., the word "chil-
dren" includes grandchildren in the
clause providing that 'if the intestate
be woman and shall leave no issue,
nor father nor mother her estate shall
descend one-half to her husband and
the other half to ner brothers and
sisters and to the children" "of any
brother or sister by right of represen-
tation."
Included in the review of the case
is the following:
At the hearing OF the adIrinistra-
tors petition for a decree of final dis
| tribution the plaintiffs, being a grand
nephew and two grand-nieces of the
intestate, claimed to be entitled to
share equally with the children Of
the decedent's niece who survived her
and had since deceased and assign er.
| I,o,s II, Tho daoroo axo1,,d;pcr tIor, froy,,
taking. The decedent left a husband
whose share of one-half Of the estate
is not disputed, the question being
whether the words in the statute
(Section 25O9 R. H., 1.-THE children Of
any brother or sister by right of re-
presentation" include grandchildren
of a sister or brother, the statute up
on the subject reading: eff she shall
leave no issue, nor father, nor mother
her estate shall descend one-half tC
her husband and the other half to hel
brothers and sisters, and to the chill
dren of any brother or sister by right
of representation" In support of
| Cnelr contention That the statute does
not include children of the first gene
ration only, the plaintiffs point on
that if there were no nieces Of
nephews but only grand-nieces ant
grand nephews who could not take
there would be no one to take thu
estate under the paragraph immedia
tely following reading: "If the inte5
tate shall leave no issue nor fathe'
mother, brother or sister, nor des
cendants of any deceased brother o
sister, the estate shall descend to tn
intestate's widow, if any; or in cas-
the intestate be woman, to her hus
band, if any" ard also that if there
were no surviving husband or wife bu
three grandchild1 en- of a deceased un.
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tanned there would be no inheriting
kindred, leaving the estate in an ano-
malous condition
The decree was based upon the de-
cision of Chief Justice Judd in Al
honua V. Ali, Haw. 41O 1S83), IN
which the defendants claim as grand
son of the decedents sister was dis
allowed under the paragraph of the
statute now under consideration but
before the amendment of 1898.
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FEDERAL
GRAND
REPORTS

U. S. Grand Jury yesterday at
HIS reported to U. S. Judge Robert
son, returning ten indictments, or
true bills, four being at present on
the secret file, and the other six be-
ing
l. Anderson Grace, negro, murder
first degree, Staying Hawaiian, David
Marhu, at Watertwon, Pearl Harbor
January II, 1870
q Yasaburo Kuboyawe violating
Edmunds Act; four counts, aiding and
assisting prostitution of his wife; aid
ing and assisting man to prostitute
defendants wife; adultery and forni-
cation, which indictment is blanket
form guaranteed to cover everything
of which a "pimp" is accustomed to
be guilty, which pimps the U. S. au-
thorities are hot after, and which
blanket form is the device of Asst.
District Attorney W. T. Rawlins, re-
vised by U. S. District Attorney
Breckons; under which form of IN
dictment the U. S. attorneys office
has been very successful.
8. Leau Hung, trafficing, conceallng
and smoking opium.
4. Young Tai ditto.
| 5. 10 Tim, ditto.
g. Gu Joy Hing, ditto.
Liquor License Inspector Fenneil
and three soldiers we're before the
grand jury yesterday,
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AN EXCELLENT IMMINENT.

Every family and especially those
who reside in the country should be
provided at all times with bottle or
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. There is 10
telling when it may be wanted in case
of an accident or emergency. 1t is
most excellent in all cases of rheuma-
tism, sprains and bruises. For sale by
all dealers, Benson Smith & Co., Agents
Hawaii.
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A REMEDY WHICH NEVER FAILS

A REMEDY WHICH NEVER FAILS.
Diarrhoea should be cured without
loss of time and by medicine which
like Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy not only cures
promptly but produces no unpleasant
after effects. It never fails and Is plea
SAINT and safe to take. For sale by
all Dealers, Benson, Smith & Co.,
Agents for Hawaii
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he Yokohama Specie Bank Ltd.
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The bank buys ana receives TOR
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The Bank receives Local deposits
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