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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

l. What law or laws affecting the
schools recently enactedi
2. Mention some difficulties TO be
overcome in the grading of the rural
schools, How do you overcome one Of
these?
3. Give the advantages TO both teach
srs and pupils of reviews and examin-
ations
4. Would you use prizes as school in
eentivcsH Why, OF why notI Tell the
same of praise for good work; and of
high ideals set forth TO the pupils. How
do you employ the last onei
s. Outline the chapter Of "How to
Study and Teaching How TO Study" with
which you are most favorably impressed.
What are some Of the leading teachings
of itl
6. Name some leading issues OF Amer
ican politics of the last half century.
How do you teach your pupils TO study
any one Of these from the standpoint OF
q citizen rather than that of partisani
I. How should a school room be light.
ed! How ventilated?
S. OF what value Is thoroughnessf In
striving TO attain it, what harm may be
done?
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
UNITED STATES HISTORY, INClUD-
ING lWl GOYtRNMfNI.

!. Name two leading French, three
BEADING English and two leading Span-
tsh explorers, and give the results Of
lheir work.
2. Name five great American states.
men who never became president and tell
sor what each became famous. Name
an important event of history with which
each was connected
3. What is an ex-post-facto lawi A
tariff Internal revenuel A felonyf
A rebellion?
4. Outline the career Of Andrew Jack.
Dn. Describe briefly the leading event
Of his administration. What are some
Of the general effects Of his policiesl
7. For what was Monroes admins
eration nOtedi Describe one Of the
events of his second term of office.
8. What has been the benefits Of hold.
Ing great expositions in our oountryi
What is the next proposed one 10 cele-
brstei
s-l0. Write a paragraph on one Of the
following topics: Reciprocity" "Re-
eonstruction at the close of the Civil
War" "our Island possessions" or "Ths
Ordinance OF 1897"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
ARITHMETIC.

l. (a) 3& is what per cent Of ls% 7
tb) q Is what per cent OF -
2. Discuss the purpose Of work in
mathematics with actual objects; how
much of such work should be done in the
primary grades? In the advanced
gradesi What objects may be used?
3. A man spent u of bis income for
rent, Y of the remainder for clothing,
$500 for all other expenses, and had 5000
left over. What was his income'
4. II sell two houses for s., $50 each,
gaining l2 per cent on one, and losing
10 per cent on the other, what did / gain
or lose by the transaction
8. Write a promissory note OF $3.50,
drawing interest at IA per cent, dated
the day OF this examination aud due the
10Th day Of February 1918. What is
che amount due at that timer
6. How many barrels will cistern
hold that is 10 feet deep and feet in
diameterY
Z. The distance around a rectangular
field is eS rods; its width is u Of its
length. How many acres does it con-
taini
8. Chicago is 50, s5' west. What is
ths time at Chicago when it is p NJ. at
Greenwich
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
PRICEToWN.
June 5. 1911.

Rev. Coleman and wife. Of Hilsboros
spent Decoration day with w S. Bar
ker and wife. Rev. Coleman delivered
the Decoration address and many said
it was the best address ever given here
Miss Thursie Young, who has been
organist at the Christian church for
the past nine years, resigned last Sun.
day. She wishes to thank the Sunday
School and church for the kindness
they have shown her during these
years.
Lewis Surber and wife and son, Earl,
of Union, and Miss Mary Dehass, of
Danville, passed through here Sunday
in Mr.. Surber's auto.
Mrs. Hattie Mock and daughters and
Miss Lucy Smith, of Hamilton, are
visiting relatives here.
J. w. Gossett and wife entertained
their children and grandchildren Sun
day in honor of Mrs. Gossett's birth
day.
Children's day will be observed at
this place Sunday night, June 25.
VIM. Wardlow and family had as
their guests Sunday Frank Ramley
and wife, of Cincinnati, ]. B. Faris,
Mrs. Margaret Faris, Misses Rachel
and Nell Faris and Elva White.
Mrs. Mae Bradstetter, Of Cincinnati,
spent Decoration day with J. b. Faris
and granddaughter, Miss Elva White.
Hoyt Leininger and Dwight Gossett
will open an ice cream parlor in the
DR.. CLANCY office commencing next
Saturday.
Rev. Foust and daughter, Miss Ruth,
and Bertsyl Mclaughlin furnished
the music for the lecture Saturday
night.
Lightning struck the chicken house
of Erwin Shatfer's last Saturday. 1t
melted a wire clothes line that ran
from the building to tree.
Mrs. Ellie Pickett and Ed. Landess
and wife spent Sunday with Emanuel
Roush and wife, at Danville.
DIR. and Mrs. Charley Faris, of
Hillsboro, B. f. Faris, of Fairvlew,
Robert Faris and children and Ed.
Sonner and family, of New Market,
spent Decoration day with their
mother, Mrs. Eliza Faris.
Grandma Gibler, of South Liberty,
is visiting her sons, John and Frank.
Charles Creager and wife and Will
bur Fawley, of Hillsboro, spent Sunday
with their parents, Charles Fawley
and wife.
Miss Mabel Glover, of Mt. Grab, who
spent the past week with Robert Nc
Laughlin and family, was accompanied
home by her cousins, Misses Mary and
Lizzie Mclaughlin, Sunday.
Lewis Shaffer and wife visited James
Hughes, of Brown county, who is very
i'll, Sunday.
j. c. Landess and wife and grand
son, Everett Landess, spent Sunday
with Ora Shaffer and family.
Edwin Redkey and wife and child
rem, Henry and Mildred, of Sugartree
Ridge, were guests of Marion Whitley
and family Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
GRAMMAR.

/. Write the plural forms of the fol-
lowing words: reef, cherub, bureau,
banjo, knight-templar, Jewess, German,
0, halo, bandit.
?. Use the word round as an adiec-
tive; as an sdverb; as noun; as verb.
3. What is coniugation? Synopsis
Distinguish between synopsis and oonju-
cation.
4. How are infnitives and particples
like finite verbsS Give examples Of each
in sentences.
5. Explain the difference between n
noun used as a predicate attribute and
one used as an objective element. Give
examples.
81. Rewrite with careful attention 10
all particulars;
n fisherman skilled in music took his
flute and his nets TO the seashore stand.
ing on a rock he played several tunes in
the hope that the fish attracted by his
melody would of their own accord dance
into his net which he had placed below
at last having long waited in vain he
laid aside his flute and casting his net
into the sea made an excellent haul of
fish when he saw them leaping about in
the net he said you most perverse
creatures when piped you would not
dance but now that have ceased you do
so merrily.
s. Define passive voice, transitive and
intransitive verbs and give examples OF
each.
80 Anslyze, or diagram and parse
the words in italics:
Though sharpest anguish hearts may
wiring
Though bosoms torn may be,
Yet suffering is a holy thing;
without il rhdt were we.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
0RTHOGRAPHY.

!. Define censor, accumulate, decease,
gentian, feud
2. Mark so as 10 show proper pronun.
citation: Force, usage, apricot, cyclone,
auricle, route, lose, Difference, calendar,
and fairy
3. Define sufiix and give two OF more
rules for the use of sufixes.
4. What is a wordi What is the
science of wordsI
8. When would you have the pupils
learn correct pronunciation How teach
1t to themY How teach pupils to break
up the habit Of prononncing word
wrongl
6-l0, spell Gauge, cymbal, acquaint,
helm, irreyocable, disguised, persevere,
suburb, ensuing, onyx, laboratory, be-
siege, essentials, intuitive, encore, semes-
ter, vitiate, piracy, transact, spinach,
lyceum, rivalry, prejudice, rhythm. irreI-
eyant
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
PHYSIOLOGY.

!. What methods do you use in teach.
Tag pupils OF the primary grades to care
for their teethi To form correct habits
Of walkiHgi OF httingi
2. Describe the digestion and absorb
dion OF a piece of bread
3. What are the effects OF moderate
exercise on the muscles' On the whole
bodyi What of oyer.eTertioni
4. What are bacterial Mention dis
gases caused by bacteria. Give efficient
methods Of disinfection.
s. Give the uses of the skeleton. How
care for III How is broken bone re-
paired
8. What IL your method Of breaking
UP bad habits among bOysi How do
yeu prevent them from acquiring bad
kAbitsi
y. Name and describe the glands thai
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
Exposure Must Prsceds Belief.

We are in the very thick of news
paper sensations and Industrial and
political turmoil just now, because
these evils OF wealth control and of
corporate management have been
coming into the light as never before.
But 1t is not the time for a depressed
view OF American life and AFFAIRS. Ex-
posure and criticism had to precede
ihorough-going relief. And II Ia Aot
when evils are in process of remedy
mat there is most ground for ltsoour.
sgement, though the process may be
highly disturbing and painful while Il
lasts.-Albert Shaw.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08

The little boy regarded the pictures
of the harem skirt with starting eye
balls.
docs 1t mean that l am to have
twice as many trousers cut down for
me ?" he shrieked.
Then he fell on his knees and prayed,
as never before, that several sisters
might be vouchsafed him in the fu-
ture.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
READING.

l. What can you say of the work Of
the recent session Of Congress?
2. How far shall we consult the wishes
Of the pupils in teaching them readingH
8. What is to be gained in having the
pupils listen TO one of the class reading
Aloudl
4. Tell what you can of the invention
of the flying machine. OF its possible
uses.
8. What do you understand by nomin.
sting candidates for public Office at a
primary BY the constitutional con-
Vention?
8. Tell briefly about the recent decis.
ions Of the Supreme Court of the United
States.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
An Ordinance

Providing for treating with oil the streets.
alleys, squares and public places in the
village of Hillsboro, ohio, for the purpose
OF laying the Dust thereon, and preserving
the surface thereof
BE 4 ordained by the Council of the village
of HillsborO Ohio
SEQ /. That 1t is hereby declared neces-
sary that all of the streets, alleys, squares
ed with oil for the purpose of laying the
DUST thereon, and preserving the surface
of the same
SEC @ Il is hereby declared the intention
OF the Council so to treat the said streets. al
leys, squares and public places. and to have
the same done by contract the contract
may be made for period not exceeding Ave
years, with any person or corporation, and
snall include all the districts which may be
established according to law during the
term OF said contract said contract shall
De made In accordance with the General
Laws governing the municipal contracts.
SEC when written petition signed by
the owners of the majority of tue abutting
feet of property on any street or alley or
any part thereof or of any connecting
streets or al eys. or parts thereof, having a
roadway, area OF not less than 1--WE thousand
squtr yards is presented to the Council of
tne village praying that the roadways with
IN the territory described be treated with
oil. and for the assessment of the whole cost
tnereof on tue property abutting such
streets or alleys Council shall forthwith de-
clare, b resolution. such territory to be-
and thereupon It shall be district within
which the roadway shall be treated with oil
tor the period nameD In the petition. not to
exceed the life of the contract, and the cost
tnereot snail be assessed upon the property
abutting the streets and alleys therein by
the abutting foot
SEC. T. This ordinance shall take effect
and shall be in force from and after the
earliest period allowed by law
HENRY NEsB1T Mayor
e. c w1sECUP. Clerk.
Passed Nav % iQii
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
APT QUESTIONS
FOR TEACHERS
Applicants Observation-Disclosures
Had TO Answer ThCTl.
EXAMINATION HELD JUNE 3, 1911

Prepared by the state School Com.
missioner to Test the Mental DUAL.
ifications Of Those Who Seek POSI-
tions as Teachers In the Public
Schools.
Following is the list OF questions
as prepared under direction of the
state commissioner OF public schools.
and submitted at the county exam
ination for teachers June 3, for ele-
mentary school certificates:
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
WIRING.

l. When would you have the child
begin the use of the pen aud inkH Why'
2 How would you conduct a class in
writing? How much help would you
give a pupil!
g. Make and name the principles of
the system that you use.
4-l0. Write two or more lines as q
sample of your penman,hip.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08

'Thank heaven, thosel bills are got
rid Of" said Bilkins, fervently, as he
tore up bundle of statements Of ac-
counts dated Oct. /.
"All paid, ELI ?" said Mrs. Bilkins.
"Oh, no." said Bilkins. "The du.
plicates dated Nov. l have come In
and / don't have to keep these any
longer" "-Harper's Weekly.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
DR.. Bells PIne-Tar-Honey
For Coughs and Colds,

1t is said in New York that there
have never been SO many young En-
glishmen seen there. They are getting
away from the coronation, they say,
many OF them having rented out their
bachelor quarters for two or three
years rent to Americans, who will use
them for two or three weeks.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifies have
been used by tho people with
satisfaction for more than 80
years. Medical Book sent free.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08

affect the digestive processes. How do
they affect the digcstioni
s. What are the objections 10 the
moderate use of alcoholl To the use of
tobaccoI
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-08
SUTHERLAAD'S EAGLE EYE SALYE
Good for Nothing but the Eyes

Little Willie--Say, pa, why is JUS
tice always blindfolded
Pa-Because she Is forever getting
black eye, my on.-Chicago News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-11

while the woman on his arm chung
to him the closer.
Il thought we'd better bring her to
you, for she said Rowan
paused, embarrassed, and took fresh
start. MY men got to the ford just
as she was coming ashore with three
other men, and the whole pack took
to cover on this side. Two of the men
are still missing but we routed out
the other just now With this-ah--
lady. He showed fight and got bay
onetted. But the woman--excuse me,
Mr.. Amber-she protests-by George,
It's too ridiculons!--"
II have claimed naught that is not
truel" an unforgettably sweet voice
interrupted from the center of the
group. It opened out, disclosing Ma
raini between two guards, in that mo
ment Of passion and fear perhaps
more incomparably beautiful than any
woman they had ever looked upon,
save her who held to Amber's arm.
a-quiver With womanly sympathy and
compassion.
Aye, have claimed" she stormed.
Il have claimed justice and the rights
of wifehood. the protection OF him
whose wife l am; or, If he deny me,
claim that he must suffer with me
he who hath played the traitors part
tonight, betraying his Cause and his
wife alike to their downfall! =.
I claim" she insisted. lifting, in spite
Of the soldiers restraining hands, one
small quiYering arm TO single Amber
out and point him to scorn, that this
is the man who, welded to me by
solemn right and the custom Of the
land. hath deserted and abandoned
me. hath denied me even as he denies
his birthright, when It doth please
him, and forswears the faith Of his
fathers! ! claim to be Naraini, Queen,
wife to Har Dyal Rutton, rightful ruler
of Northumberland. traitor, rene
gade-who stands therei"
For the love Of heaven, Rowan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-11

shut her upl" cried IsaSertouche. TITS
all pack of lies. the woman's raying
Rutton's dead, in the first place; in
the second, he's her father. She can't
be his wife very well. whether he's
alive or dead. It's simply a dodge Of
hers = gain time. Shut her up and
take her away-she's as dangerous as
Wildcat"
Nay, win not be gagged nor taken
hence till have said my sayl" With
sudden furious wrench NarainI wsest-
ed her arms from the grasp of the
guards and sprang away, eluding with
1.-THE and snake-llke movements their
attempts to recapture her. NO"
she cried, until I have wrought my
win upon the two OF them. Thou hast
stood in my light too long, o my
sister,"
A hand blazing with jewels tore at
the covering of her bosom and sud
denly came away clutching a dagger.
thin. long and keen; and snarllng she
sprang toward the girl. to whose in
fluence. however inviting. she right
ly ascribed the downfall of her scheme
Of empire. Rowan and Labertouche
leaped forward and. fell short. so
lightning swift she moved, only Am
Der stood between her and her ven
geance. Choking with horror, he put
the girl behind him with a resistless
hand. and took Naraini to his arms.
"Ah. hast thou changed thy mind.
Beloved?" The woman caught him
flercely to her with an arm about his
waist, and her voice rose sbrill with
hooking triumph. Are my lips be-
come so sweet TO thee again2 Then
see how kiss, thou fooll"
She thrust with wicked cunning.
twice and again, before the men tore
her away and disarmed her For an
instant wrestling Ike demon with
them, still animated by her murderous
frenzy, still wishful to I'LL her cup Of
vengeance to the brim with the blood
of the girl, she of sudden ceased to
resist and fell passive in their hands.
a dying flicker Of satisfaction in the
eyes that watched the elimination Of
her crime.
To Amber 1t was as II his body had
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-11

I'VE got here only quarter OF an hour
ago" he apologized, swinging back as
the men deployed into the thicket,
and haven't had time to nose out the
lay Of the land thoroughly"
From tae ford an abrupt clamor Of
voices interrupted. The officer hook
ed up his scabbard. sounds as If my
men had gathered in somebody else. :"
he said hastily. IF you'll excuse me,
I'll have look" He trotted OF into
the shade Of the tamarisks.
As he disappeared the disturbance
abated somewhat False alarm, Am
Der guessed.
Il fancy not" said Labertouche. IF
I'm not mistaken our friend Naraini
left for the special purpose of raising
the hue and cry. This should be the
vanguard of the pursuit"
Amber looked upward Overhead
the soulless city siumbered in a still
ness apparently unbroken, yet he who
saw its profile rugged against the
stars. could fancy what CONSERVATION
was then, or presently would be, run
ming riot through its haunted ways
How many of 'em are there, do you
reckon?" he asked.
Three or four hundred replied
the secret agent absently; "the pick
and flower of Indian unrest My word,
but this will kick up row! Think of
1t, man! three hundred and fifty-odd
lords and princes bagged all at once
in the act of plotting the Second Mu-
tiny! What a change It will work on
the political face of the landi /.
And the best of 1t is. they simply
can't get away"
Amber was thinking with vindictive
relish of what fate he would mete out
to the manipulation of the Bell. were
1t left to him to pass sentence. But
he broke of as a body of soldiery
burst from the tamarisks, and. headed
y young Rowan, hurried toward the
three. bringing with them silent and
unresisting prisoner.
Il say" the officer called excitedly
in advance. here's something uncom-
mon rum. It's a woman. you know"
"Aha!" said Labertouche, and "Ahl"
said Amber with click of his teeth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-11
CONVENTION Of
STATE BAPTSTS
Forty-Seventh Annual Meeting
Opens at GAINESVILLE.
PRESIDENT LINDSAY PRESIDES
organization Completed in One Day
Wisconsin Synod of the Preshyte-
rian Church VIII Be Held on
October 10 to II.

Madison.-The forty-seventh annual
state convention OF the Wisconsin Bap-
list church convened at GAINESVILLE,
with President t. ]. Lindsay OF Mil
waukee presiding. Rev. D. w. Hurl-
burt of Wauwatosa, General Superip
tendent W. d. Lindsay. Rev. w A.
McKilnp, Rev. F. A. Hayward. Frank
H. Lindsay. DIR. w. L. Thompson. VIII
liam Lindsay. F. H. Happen. Rev, X.
c. Pierson, all of Milwaukee. and A.
w. Smith OF Wauwatosa are impor-
tant members OF the boa d of the state
association. organizatiuh was COM
pleted in one day. the .'rogram con-
sisting Of entertainment The state
synod of the Presbyterian church will
be held here on October 10 to IL in
elusive
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-11
Met plymouth Rocks.

Concerning the age Of eggs. there Is
likely to be much dispute. Very often
It seems as IL the only trustworthy au-
thority must be the hen herself. II all
raisers Of chickens. however. we're as
frank as a certain mar, householders
would have little Of which TO complain.
One Saturday one OF his customers
asked him IL she might have a dozen
eggs within the aext two or three
days
"Oh, yes, ma'am," replied JOAN. III
bring you a dozen fresh ones toner.
row morning"
No." protested the housewife. Il
should not want you to bring them on
Sunday-not on Sunday, John"
We'll" replied John, "all right,
ma'am. II you say 80, but II doesB't
make any difference to the hens
Tit Bits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-11
SYNOPSIS.


David Amber. starting for duck-shoot-
As Visit with his friend. Quain. comes up
On young lady equestrian who has been
alsmounted by her horse becoming fright
q ourly Hindu He declares he is
benarf Lat Chatterji, The appointed
neuthpiece OF the Bell addresses Amber
- man OF high rank and pressing
mysterious little bronze box. THE To-
sem into his hand, disappears in the
HooG The girl calls Amber by name.
farrell daughter OF Col. Farrell OF the
51tsh diplomatic service In India and
svhlsiung the Quains. Several nights later
prone box stolen. Amber and Quain go
hunting on an island and become lost and
amber Is left marooned- He wanders
ognizes as its occupant an old friend
natned Ruttnr. whom he last met In Eng
AND. and who appears TO be in hiding.
strangely agitated. ChatterJi appears
and summons Rutton to a meeting of a
mysterious body. Rutton seizes revolt
turns wildly excited. says he has killed
Sne Hindu. takes poison, and when dying
asks Amber to go TO India on mysteri-
oSs errand. Amber decides TO leave at
enee for India. On the way he sends
letter TO Mr.. Labertouche. a scientific
IITnend IN Salcutta. by q quicker route.
nm. II d rects amber to meet his friend
az certain place. The latter tells hin.
ne knows his mission is to get Miss Far
ren out OF the country. Amber attempts
20 dispose of the Token to a money-len-
DER, Is mistaken for Rutton and barely
escapes being mobbed. A message from
Labertouche causes him to start for Oar
Jeehng; on the way he meets Miss
Farrell, and at their journeys end asks
her ia. become his wife. A Hindu con-
nucts Amber 10 secret place. and into the
presence of a beautiful woman who mis-
takes him for Rutton. Later Amber is
Grugged. The Hineus plot rebellion, and
az Laabertouche's instigation Amber re-
turns to the woman Naraini TO discover
ue secret of the conspiracy. He learns
they would make him their king and is
round facing cobra in the Test of Death
friends