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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
JAPAN IGNORES TIME.
Immediately" There May Mean Now
or Next Month.


Impatience among the Japanese Is a
thing you will rarely observe as you
travel about through their strange and
beautiful country If. Oh the other
hand. you yourself in touring Japan
might, upon occasion. grow somewhat
impatient you will only become the
quiet laughing stock behind your
back-of the little Japs themselves.
An hour. or even day, more or less
in this oriental country is of little ac-
count, and matters cannot be made
to move any the quicker because Of
any irritabiity. In fact this latter
acts MS an obstacle to your progress as
well as to ones peace of mind If. for
example. your jinricksha coolies wish
to stop for meal just after you have
started on a trip, you will find II ex-
pedient to accept the delay philosophi-
cally. "Storming" will not mend mat
ters in the least
Ii you might chance to be In a large
Jap town with it's steamship docks
lying only mile or two distant, you
naturally would expect to receive re
liable information as to the dates and
hours of sailing for the steamships.
You will often be told upon inquiry
at the hotel offices-and in perfectly
good faith. too--that the steamers
leave daily. Upon arriving at the
docks on schedule time, you find fire.
quently that your particular steamer
leaves but once in three days, and the
vessel you sought left yesterday Get
ting excited will not remedy the situa-
tion in the least. The Jap word TIA
daima,' meaning Immediately, may in
reality mean any time between now
and next month.
To all of your queries the natives
will say "shikataganai," 1T can't be
helped"-which brings an end to the
matter, so far as the native Is con-
cerned. incidentally, you might as
well initiate his example. 1t will save
you much waste of energy and loss Of
comfort, and If you are to enjoy your
travel in Japan you will readily learn
the art of resignation" to your fate,
and you oftentimes will have many
good opportunities of studying Japa-
nese life In its natural pictorial set
ting. Don't get annoyed, either, IL
nearly every casual Jap acquaintance
you meet asks you a lot of personal
questions. To ask personal questions
is the Jap way of showing kindly in
terest in your welfare.-Clyde Wilmer
in Philadelphia North American.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
RJcykS


suffering greatly. and were it not for
your kindness / don't know what we
should do
''You are welcome, sir, | assure you,
TO my dwelling place and to remain
here with your lady as long as she is
too i'll to be taken away"
The lady gradually recovered. Mean
while her husband, who had seduc-
tive manner and tongue, ingratiated
himself into the good graces of the
keeper and his family. After remain
ing there some time the invalid de-
clared that she was able to leave, and
with n profusion of thanks for the fa-
gor received they departed.
"What fine gentleman exclaimed
Mrs. Edwards.
"And such gentle lady" remarked
their daughter
A few days later the same couple
called on the keepers family, bring
ing with them present of gloves as
token of their gratitude for the
kindness they had received. Shut up
as the Edwards were, in the gloomy
fortress, they were much pleased to
see those who visited them, and they
Were especially delighted that the en-
tertaining stranger and his refined
looking wife should be so appreciative
of what they had done for them.
Ruth Edwards was pretty girl of
seventeen, and the gentleman appear.
ed to take great fancy to her.
"ls she your only child?" he asked
"No; | have son soldier with ouI
army in Flanders. But he will soon
be at home. He writes that his regi
ment is ordered to England"
"Has your daughter a husband In
view?"
"a husbandl Alas, no, She meets
no young men here except jailers. Hel
only suitor is the headsman's son. and
wouldn't have her marry him for d
kingdom. Besides, we have no dowry
to give her"
"What shame" said the VISITING
lady, that such pretty girl should 60
unclaimedw
sit shall not be-" said the gentleman
bringing his fist down on a table
'What? So comely a wench to spent
her days heref What say you, wife
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
GOT HER THREE WISHES.
But They Sank Her Beneath the
Waves of the Social Sea.

waves OF the OoCiSI Oea,
The late King Edward of England,
while very gracious and genial man,
could be very severe with those who
overstepped the rules of etiquette, and
Frederick Townsend Martin in Things
Remember" recalls what happened
to an American girl who offended him
when he was Prince of Wales.
At society bazaar the winner Of a
lucky lottery ticket had the privilege of
asking three wishes from the Prince
of Wales, and fate favored young
lady from the United States.
what is your first wish?" asked
H. r. II.
ooh, sir; it is to have your photo
graph"
The prince beamed. Granted" he
said. "And the next?"
81 would like you to bring me the
photograph In person"
Fl. r. II. hesitated, frowned and, re-
covering from his surprise, answered:
THAT shall be done. Now, what Is
the last?"
Never was the truth of the saying
so apparent that fools rush In where
angels fear to tread" The young lady
disregarded the warning looks from
those around her. The third wish,
sir, is that you will present me to the
Princess of Wales"
The prince looked at her cOldly.
Granted" he said and walked away
without a word, The silly girl realized
that she had sinned against society,
which never forgives fools She made
hasty exit, and the waves of the So
cial sea closed over her forever.
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"A Famous
Desperate
!. He Was the Most Daring OF
All Villains.
BY JOHN Y. LARNE.D
J 'esesesseeseeeeeseses

We have stories of eminent rascals.
such as Dick Turpin, Claude Duval
and others, real or fictitious. hut fol
reckless effrontery coupled with an
ambition for important criminal
achievements none of these villains
overtops Colonel Thomas Blood. who
flourished in England during the pro
reign of Charles H. One of Oliver
Cromwelrs sons gave Blood large
grants Of land in Ireland. which were
confiscated on the restoration Of the
legitimate monarch. From this he
began his career as desperado of
high degree. The following story
does not deviate from the main facts
of his boldest and last attempt
One April morning in the year 1871
a gentleman aud lady visited the
Tower of London. 1t had not yet be
come the museum 1t is today. but the
kings of England and princes of the
blood had ceased to reside there. eX-
cept when one of them was confined
with the expectation of having his
head Topped off either in the yard or
on Tower hill. close at hand. The
crown jewels were kept there. but the
iron grating which now protects them
had not been constructed.
While looking at the bauble insignia
of British sovereignty the lady sud
denly fell into the gentleman's arms
apparently having tainted. He looked
about him for some resting place on
which to lay her, but, seeing no lounge
or bed he said to an attendant:
"AIy wife is very i'll. Will you not
ask the keepers permission to remove
her to a room where there is bed?"
The attendant hurried away and
soon returned with an invitation FOL
the lady's husband to carry her into
the private apartments of the keeper
himself. Mr.. Edwards.
Heaven bless you. sir" said the
anxious husband, my poor wife il
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
LEESBURG.
Feb. 2, 1914

Feb. 2, 1914
Miss Hazel Ferneau, of Cincinr All.
was the guest of her parents, Harry
Ferneau and wife, Saturday night and
Sunday.
Miss Hazel Fultz, of Columbus, was
the guest of her parents, E. j. Fultz
and wife, from Saturday until Monday.
Mrs Carrie Printz, of New York
City, is the guest of her brother, S. R.
Ousley and family.
Roy Barrett and wife arrived home
Friday evening from pleasant visit
with friends in Huntington.
A full house greeted Mrs. Eddy, a
returned Missionary from India, Sun
day afternoon at the M E. church,
where she spoke for an hour and a
half telling of her work and the needs
of India. Mrs Eddy has spent eight
years in India and her address was one
of interest and greatly appreciated by
her audience.
Miss Ethel Carey visited with friends
in Bainbridge Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Smith, of Washing
ton @. H., is the guest of Miss Ethel
Griffith.
Virgel Ferneau, who has been Ia
F. Dayton the past two years, is at home
| for an extended stay.
The Standard Bearers met Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. G. @. Redkey,
Mrs. Eddy was present at this meeting
and gave an interesting and instructive
address.
Miss Hadley, OF Lynchburg, visited
her sister, Miss Florence Hadley, Fri.
day night and Saturday.
E. W. Pavey and Chas. Moore were
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
Great loyers of Mater.

The Siamese are more devoted to the
water than any other nation In the
world. They are nearly always bath
ing, generally with their clothes on,
and they never go anywhere by land II
they can possibly go by water. The
streets of Bangkok are like those Of
Venice, and the inhabitants say that
their idea of paradise would be town
with canals where there were currents
in both directions. so that they might
be spared the effort Of rowing,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
INTERNATIONAL
SUNlMSCHOOL
LESSON
LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 8.
tBy F. o. SELLERS, Director of Evening
Department. the Moody Bible Institute.
Chcago)
DARKNESS AND LIGHT.

LESSON TEXT-Luke 11:14-2e, 1896.
GOLDEN TEXT - Look therefore
whether the light that is in thee be not
darkness" Luke 11:35.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
II Wasn't Love.

"Your former husband must still
love you"
"Why SOP"
"He tells me that he owes a great
deal to you"
Hes referring to the back all
mony."-Pittsburgh Post.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
Indeed He Couldn't.

"What can you do" asked the
butcher of the applicant for a job.
Most anything around shop"
"Well, I'll start you at SO a week
Can you dress chickenT
mot on SO week."-Kansas City
Star.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05
Loves Awakening.

When a girl imagines that a big
boob who has bristles on his chin and
who smells like an old pipe is the
greatest thing ever invented-that Is
love.-Cineinnati Enquirer.
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An Educational Opportunity

communicate with a few energetic young men
(ares preerred who appreciate the value of
who would welcome opportunity
become student in proposed engineering project heavy
dam and canal construction and irrigation development
Student accepted join the Engineering Corps and
receive practical Hydraulic Engineering training IN actual con-
engineers extending period OF
four years be paid from the and steady
advancement when deserved.
hours employed by applicants daily for the next
MONTHS with well directed efforts devoted to our interests
will secure this opportunity, without cost
Applicants should give age-how time now employed and
grade schooling. Full information request
B. F. HOYT, Hydraulic Engineer In charge
Care of BERGSTROM & CO, Bankers
I49 Broadway, New York City, -
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Nobody can achieve the impossible. -
"0h, yes, they can. know at this
moment plenty OF folks who can't sing,
but who will sing Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1914-02-05

business visitors in Chicago a part of
last week.
The series of evangelical services
which are in progress at the NJ E.
church will continue, at least through
out this week. The house is flied
each evening to hear the forceful er-
mons delivered by the pastor, Rev. A.
P Smith Supt. G. Fl. Lewis conducts
the song service and this part of the
service is an inspiration to all and
thoroughly enjoyed by every one pres
ent. The assistance of the orchestra
is much appreciated by the large choir
organized by the leader.
j. e. beaverton has been quite sick
since Saturday when he was taken
suddenly ill.
Mrs. G. w. Higgins was called to
Hillsboro asst week on account of the
death OF her mother, Mrs. Victoria
Patton. Funeral services were held
Saturday at the home of daughter,
Mrs. Spahr Glaze. lnterment at the
! Hlllsboro cemetery.
Mrs. l. E. Davis is slowly recover
ing from her recent illness.
Miss lone Wilson will leave Monday
to visit the wholesale millinery houses
In Cincinnati for the purpose of get
ting the latest ideas in the millinery
line before taking her position IS
trimmer.
! Mrs. g. P. Keene and Mrs Il. L.
beaverton returned home Friday
from delightful trip through Florida.
The weight OF. personal baggage al
lowed free of charge on English rail-
ways for each ordinary first class vs.
senger is $50 pounds, and for each
ordinary. third class passenger 100
pounds.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Important to Mothers
Lonq Journey.

A railroad from Nome to Cape Horn is being considered, and sometimes one may be able to take a through sleeper from one end of the American continent to the other. In that case we would sample all kinds of climate from arctic to tropical and we would encounter endless variety of surface and scenery. Popular Mechanics says that several routes for such a rail road are being considered but which ever one may be chosen the lines al ready built and covering over half the distance would be utilized. The fact that these exist makes the project seem less like a dream, but if we smile over it we might remember that men of affairs laughed at Cecil Rhodes when he suggested a railroad from the Cape of Good Hope to Cairo-the en' tire length of Africa-but that road is now being built-is more than half done, indeed.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
To Get Rid of Pimples.

Smear the affected surface with Cuticura Ointment. Let it remain five minutes, then wash of with Cuti- cura Soap and hot water and continue bathing few minutes. These fra grant, super-creamy emollients quickly clear the skin of pimples, blackheads. redness and roughness, the scalp of dandruff and itching and the hands of chaps and irritations. For free sample each with 32-p. Skin Book ad- dress post card: Cuticura. Dept. X. Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
HONESTY HAD ITS LIMITS
Woman Resisted Temptation for Time, but Finally Proved Her
 self Human.

Somebody on the back platform dropped a bundle. A woman saw it and picked it up. She was an honest woman; nevertheless she opened the package. It contained waist pattern of very pretty silk. When she saw that she thanked her guardian angel she had been created honest
 If I had been an ordinary dishon- est thing" she told her husband, q should keep this silk as sure as any. thing and make it up for myself"
 But since you aren't" said the man, what are you going to do with it?"
 "Oh. take it back to the lost and found department of the store where it was bought The purchaser will probably inquire about it there"
 One evening about two weeks later the woman appeared at dinner in a new waist.
 Hello" said the man admiringly seems to me have seen that before Isn't 1t something like the piece of silk you found?"
 Tt is just like it," sighed the wom an. Ut is the same piece. l took il to the lost and found department, but Fl couldn't stand 1t. I went around the next day and asked for it my self"
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
GOOD PROSPECT FOR SPORT
Seemingly of High Order of intelligence.

They were talking about fine hunt ing the other night when Dr. Elmer B. Cooley, Uncle Joe Cannon's congress sional opponent, was reminded of an incident that happened in his home state.
 At the beginning of the hunting sea- son. the doctor said, an enthusiastic nimrod named Smith telegraphed a ho. tel friend in the game region for reser- vation, and at the appointed time he was right on the job.
 Hello, Harry!" he exclaimed. salut- ing mine host, as he dragged his dogs and guns to the hotel veranda. Every thing all right?"
 Couldn't be better" was the prompt response of mine host.
 How about the gamer" returned the sportsman. eagerly. Are there any quail around?"
 Well, I should say so! declared mine host Every time the cooi throws a refuse piece of toast out ot the back window four or five fat Quai fight to see which one shall lie dowr on it!'-Philadelphia Telegraph
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ism very much enfeebled. We are fast coming to believe that the latter is generally the case.
 The success of heliotherapy on tu- bercular invalids in the Alps and in France proves there is some action through the skin we do not yet fully understand, and it is encouraging to note that the matter Is being taken up in this country.
 Loss of appetite, loss of ambition and energy; all sorts of dyspepsias variously diagnosed as "hyperacidity," "atony," etc., may be the first indica- tion that tubercular focus is becom- ing active somewhere. Fresh afr, sun light, simple substantial food and freedom from fear and worry are the sovereign remedies for such condi- tions.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
"A Good. Swell Name"

During an engagement played by William Collier in Atlanta, the player one day was shaved by a loquacious darky who asked the comedian to sug- gest a good, swell name" for his shop. At that very moment the razor slipped and the studs were succeeded by alum.
 MT. Collier made no complaint. but when he escaped from the chair he wrote. in compliance with the barbers request, couple of words on a piece of paper. The barber was delighted by the suggestion. which he declared he would forthwith adopt. toir."
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Youthful Sons Gratitude.

The Martins were on trip covering a period of three or four weeks. They left at home Master Edward Martin aged eight years, to whom his father wrote nearly every day. In each let ter was inclosed shining silver dime Five or six of these dimes had been sent to Master Edward without any ac- knowledgment of the generosity. Then came this brief and to-the-point mis- sive:
 Dear Father; Every time you have wrote to me since you went away you put a dime in your letter. Please write oftener to Your loving son.
 Edward"
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Wise Eoresiaht.

men?" demanded the alderman from the Second ward. Taxes is high enough in this town now, without sad dlin' more burdens onto the people,
 "Ain't you heard that We are goin to have large baseball club bere? replied the alderman from the Fourth ward.
 Whats that got to do with hlrin' more policemen?"
 We've got to do something to pro- tect the umpires. It ain't to be expect ed that the home team'll win all the time"
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Saves Ills Friend From Bear.

Fred Jumper of Parsons, Pa, was saved from the clutches of wounded black bear on the Pocono mountains when Lewis Edwards, his companionS brought bruin to earth when he was only yard away from Jumper
 Dogs had chased the bear out of ai swamp and Jumper fired. Shot struck the bear in the head. The animal al once turned on Jumper. Edwards who carried a rife, carefully took aim for vital spot, and its accuracy saved Jumper from a terrible death.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Gettina Double Value.

Senator Sniffensnuff likes to get dou- ble value out of his cigar. After snip ping of the pointed end he generally inserts two-thirds of the weed into his mouth and munches it until all but the lighted end looks like salad.
 One afternoon while Sniffensnuff was sitting in front of his hotel . small boy tugged at the corner of his coat.
 What Is 1t, son?" asked the sena- tor good-naturedly.
 Pointing with a small, brown finger, the lad replied:
 If you please, sir, your chew is go ing out. t."-Youngstown Telegram.
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Perpetuat Motion,

Alderman Curran of New York city worked his way through Yale college. During his course, he was kept very busy by the various jobs he did to help with his expenses. On graduation, he went to New York, and was even buster than he had been in New Haven.
 After some months of life in New York, friend met him, and said: Henry, what are you doing?"
 Il have three jobs." replied MT. Cur ran. T am studying law, l am news paper reporter, and l am selling life insurance"
 How do you manage to get it all in?" said the friend
 Oh" replied MT. Curran, that's easy enough. They're only eight-hour jobs. Youths Companion.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Expla aimed.

What does this sentence mean?" asked the teacher. Man proposes, but God disposes."
 small boy in the back of the room waved his hand frantically.
 Well, Thomas" said the teacher, what does it mean?"
 Tt means" answered Thomas with conscious pride, that a man might ask woman to marry him, but only the Lord knows whether she will or not"
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Getting Rough With Juanlta.

Small Mary, who had been taught to read by the modern "sounding-out" system. was amusing herself by sing ing the school songster from cover to cover. Presently, as she reached "Juanita," one heard coming in her birdlike little voice from the depths of the big armchair:
 Tn the dark I slammed her"
 A startled parent found that the line really read:
 Tn thy dark eyes splendor."
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Somewhat Changed.

A colored man called at Mrs. Bax- ley's looking for work.
 What is your name?" she asked, after hiring him.
 "Mah name is Poe, ma'am," was the answer.
 "Poe!" she exclaimed. Perhaps some of your family worked for Ed gar Allan Poe; did they?"
 The colored man opened his eyes wide with amazement.
 "Why-why, ma'am," he said as he pointed a dusky finger at himself, why, An am Edgah Allan Poe!'
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Always Have jt on Hand.

Don't wait until you get scalded or burned because that will mean much suffering while you are sending to the dealers for Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh. Always have it on hand and be prepared for accidents. The Bal sam should give you quick relief Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
looicaI.

Nurse-Goodness me, what ave you been doing to your dolls?
 Joan-Charley's killed them. He said they were made in Germany, and how were we to know they weren't spies? Punch.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
ExtravaQant.

Clerk-Mr. Goldbug, as am to mar. ry. l would like more salary.
 Boss-How much more do you want ? Clerk-Ten dollars a week.
 Boss-My gracious! How many women are you going to marry?
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
COLDS & LaGRIPPE

5 or 6 doses 666 will break any cas1l of Chills & Fever. Colds & LaGrippea 1t acts on the liver better than Calof mel and does not gripe or sickens' Prfc 25c.-Adv.
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Aporecjation.

You say that man enjoys work?"
 Beyond loubt. I have seen him stand around and admire 1t by the hour"
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RUB.MY-1lSM

Will cure your Rheumatism and all kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia, Cramps, Collie. Sprains, Bruises. Cuts, Old Sores, Burns. etc. Antiseptlo Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08
Socially Impossible.

q thought you liked your new friends so much?"
 ''So do, but just had to give them up-they own such cheap car."- Puck.
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Intended to Be.

Are you worried over that cipher message?"
 Mac, 1t Is naught to me"
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Once Over.

Barber-Shall l go over 1t again, sir?
 Victim-Oh, no; heard every word you said.-Boston Truth.
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That'tI Fix 'Em.

Binks-What will effectually rid my chickens of the pip?
 Links-Let me catch them in the garden just once more.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08

Many a candidate who imagines the eyes of the whole world are upon him isn't even known outside of his own precinct.
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kind of garments that are more orna- mental than useful
The Spectator., 1914-12-08

It should be the constant endeavo of every man to deserve the good opir ion he has of himself.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08

It takes two to make quarrel, and we seldom have any difficulty in finds ing the other one.
The Spectator., 1914-12-08

In after years. some society buds be come wall flowers.
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A Slam.

Do you believe in dreams?" T did till l met you. Harvard Lampoon.