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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
SCHOOL CLOSING IN SP0TSYLvANlA
Lewiston, Va, March 18th.

Lewiston, Va, March 18th.
The public school at Lewiston held
its closing exercises on Saturday. They
were much enjoyed, the children going
nicely through their recitations, songs,
and several little plays, one of which,
"Trip Van Winkle," was written for
them in adapted form by their teacher,
to whom the subject was especially in
teresting, from her having been per-
sonally acquainted with the great Rip
Van Wrinkle, the older Joe Jefferson.
The session has been one of marked
success, the attendance showing re-
markabe zeal and interest. The rec
ord of progress and improvement, as
well as that of conduct, has been most
gratifying. In short the session has
been a happy and successful one, of
which the children are proud.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
PUBLIC SCHOOLS HONOR ROLL

The roll of honor for Fredericks
burg Public Schools for March, 1911
is as follows:
First Grade--Mildred Barnum
Josephine Dalton, Lille Callahan
Attawa Callahan, Ruth Hart, Nellie
Leacock, Francis Raymond. Ethel
Smith, Julia Undertake, Bernard
Carver, Carl Happel, George Hunter
Beryl Snellings, Willard Peregory,
Wallace McGhee, Nelson Jett, Wal
ter Kemp. Ellridge McWhorter, Clay
ton Perry, Edward Melton, Freda
Walker.
Second Grade-Ward Wenger
Robert Wood, Richard Withers. Je-
rome Ulman, Odelle Rice, Henry
Satterwhite, Benjamin Whitehouse
Pearson Payne, Arthur Smith, Ray.
mond George, Jack Herndon, Ed
ward Jones, Eugene Lewis, Lucy
Owens, Sadie Weldon, Frances Bill
Kingsley, Elizabeth Sacrey, Margaret
Jefferson, Julia Decker, Myrtle
Kerns, Louise Martinczek, Audrey
Freeman. Constance Bernard, Anna
Garner. Lucy jenkins. Mollie Boner
Irma Bell.
Third Grade Elmer King, Ell
wood Marshall, Mary Brauer, Thel'
ma Embrey, Matte McCalley, Bea'
trice Mills. Sebelia Shaddock. Alice
Shelton. Lillian Stephens, Bertha
Wright, Louis stephens, Frank
Walker, Jennings Weldon, Charlie
Wright.
Fourth Grade-Louise Rodgers
Beatrice Kerns. Helen Snellings. Mel
lie Jefferson, Mabel Wood, Kate
Powell, Sidney Pound. Nellie Arm
strong, Helen Franklin, Alvin Bis
coe, Willie Heflin, Maurice Flagg
David Brauer.
Fifth Grade-Harry Jackson
Robert Jacobs, Hugh Perry, Maggie
Mills, Anne Ninde, Lillian Pattie
Rachel Rowland, Madge Snellings
Annie Trigger, Susie Waller, Willie
George, Nellie CABOT, Evelyn Garnett
Jeanette Jefferson. Adelaide Hef'
lin, Kate Aldridge.
Sixth Grade-Grace Garner. Mona
Ball. Kathleen Heflin, Preston
George, Edward Biscoe, Simon VI
man.
Seventh Grade-Naomi Black, Ell
sic Garner, Messick Rowe.
High School-Ella Charters, Han
nah Ulman, Charles Rollins, Sarah
Gouldman, Fred Jones, Bernard Mel
ton, Louise McCalley, Benz. Bow
ering.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
REVOLT SPREADS
Uprising Reported Near
Capital of Mexico.
THOUSANDS FACE STARVATION
Women Roam Desert Outside Of Chi
huahua Where $4,000 Face
Famine - Rebels Capture
Another Town.
THOUSANDS FACE STARVATION

Washington, March 1.-THE theater
of war in Mexico has spread to the
state of Coahuila and M0relos. &C
cording TO advices received here by
the revolutionists.
The uprising in Morelos Is of for
midable proportions. the dispatches
set forth. Telegraphic communication
with both states is almost destroyed
end details are lacking.
The spread Of the revolt TO Morelos
is especially significant. owing TO the
fact that this small state Is In the
heart of Mexico and its northern
boundary is only forty miles south OF
Mexico City, the national capital. With
rebels at the very doors Of his strong
hold. President Diaz may have for
this reason ordered the suspension OF
personal guarantees. virtually proyld-
ing a state OF martial law.
Coahuila is a large state adjoining
Chihuahua, and with a long northern
expanse Of frontier along the Rio
Grande across from Texas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
cATARRH CANNOT Be CURED

with Local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood of constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it you must take
internal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is not quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one OF the best
physicians in this country for years and
Is regular prescription. 1t is composed
of the best tonics known, combined with
best the blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect com.
bination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in cur
mo Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
n. ]. CHENEY G Co.. Props, Toledo, U.
Sold by Druggists, price zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
STAFFORD
Notes from Berea.
Berea, Va, March 10.

Berea, Va, March l3.
We regret to hear that Mr.. John
Simpson is quite sick
The oyster supper given by the
p. o. s. OF A. at Berea hall Friday
night was a decided success Al
though not so large a crowd was in
attendance as usual, because OF the
tad roads, a good sum was realized
for the order. At late hour the
remaining edibles were sold to the
highest bidder, with Mr. John II
Charters as auctioneer The bid
ding was spirited, as each young
man good humoredly strove to OBJ
tain the cake baked by his sweet
heart. and all agreed that this was
the most enjoyable part OF the ey-
ening The president Of the order
Mr.. Samuel c. burgess, was pre-
vented from being present by sick
ness
Mr.. Eddie Blake. of Washington,
is home for a short visit
The many friends of Mr.. Clifford
HalslOp, or SpOtSylVanla, are pleaseu
TO see him in this neighborhoood
again.
Mr.. Thomas Watts. of Baltimore,
Is visiting his parents here.
Miss Lucy Burton. OF Fairfax, is
greeting her friends in this COM
munity
The Misses Stewart, OF Hemp. Wis
tied Mrs. Gasson this week.
Mr.. Eddie Watts. OF Washington,
is spending some time at his home
here.
Miss Myrtle Bullock visited her
cousin. Miss Mozelle Simpson. Sun
day.
Mr.. James Simpson. Of Richmond
is visiting his parents.
Mr.. Harry Gasson, OF Washing
ton, visited his wife and children
at the Dimmick home Sunday.
The infant child Of Mr. and Mrs.
F.. s. Brown is quite i'll.
NJ A b.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
THE PRAIRIE REACHES CUBA

Seven Hundred Marines Who Left
Philadelphia Thursday Are Landed.
Caimanera, Cuba, March 1.-THE
auxiliary cruiser Prairie, which left
Philadelphia with 700 marines last
Thursday, arrived here Monday.
The marines on the Prairie were
landed at Deer Point, as were the
marines from three warships Of Rear
Admiral Staunton's feet, which also
arrived
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
FAMINE IN BEsIEGED CITY
Women Roam Desert Outside Chihua-
hua In Peril Of Starvation.


Ell Paso. Tex. March Histories OF
suffering throughout northern Mexico
continue 20 reach here
A courier who walked from a point
north Of the city Of chihuahua report
ed that famine faced the $4,000 in
habitants there.
Hundreds OF women. fearing that
the siege OF the city. which already
has continued for eight days, will soon
cause starvation. have secured per-
mission from the authorities to leave
and bands Of women. accompanied by
their children, are now roaming the
country.
The last word received from Chi
huahua City was seven days ago,
when the telegraph operator at Par
raj. after a period of inactivity, sun
denly found his wire working. The OPP
orator at Chihuahua wired:
NO food stuffs have reached here
in two weeks. 1t looks like famine
for all OF us. Governor Ahumada Is
powerless. A citizens committee has
been organized to confiscate all food
supplies in the stores and to see that
they are properly distributed.
"The insurrectos have encircled the
city. and when the federal troops at
tempt to forage twelve miles beyond
the city they are driven back
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
.UPHOLDS NEW TAX
Observation-Disclosures
on Corporations Valid.
is BIG GOVERNMENT VICTORY
Decision Says None of the 0bjec
tons Raised in Attacks on
Act is Sufficient to Null
lily It.

Washington. March 1.-THE su
preme court, in a unanimous opinion
announced by Justice Day, upheld the
cons htutionality of the corporation
tax provisions OF the Payne-Aldrich
tariff act
This UNFOLDING OF the validity OF a
new system OF raising revenue. made
part of the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill, IL
a sweeping victory for the administra
ton. as the tax was evolved by Presi
dent Taft himself.
The decision insures an annual IN
come for the government Of $4,000,
OOG OF more, the collections for the
fiscal year having amounted to more
than S26,9OO.00O.
The decision is the first in the
three big cases affecting the business
world to which financial interests and
lawyers have long looked forward
with greatest interest The others
are the dissolution suits against the
so-called oil trust and tobacco trust,
All three have been reargued since
the presidents recent appointments
to the supreme court.
Government Loses One Point.
OF all the objections to the tax
raised by suits in all parts OF the
country none OF them was found sufl'
cient to nullify the law. The court
did hold that the tax was not appli'
cable to the real estate trusts OF
Boston. which are organized, not un-
der any statute. but under the com
mon law.
The law was held not applicable
also to the Minneapolis syndicate. a
real estate concern. on the ground
that it was not doing business with
in the meaning OF the law.
Justice Day first announced that
Il was within the power Of the sen
ate to insert the corporation tax pro
visions in the tariff law. which orig
mated in the house.
He said that the court held the tar
was an excise tax on the doing OF
business. This is exactly the basis
on which the government defended the
law.
Justice Day next held that the tar
provisions we're not the arbitrary ex
erclse OF a power. This was urged
In argument as one reason why the
law should be held unconstitutional
BY regarding the tax as measured
by income rather than being a tax on
income. the opinion seld that the law
was constitutional. notwithstanding
that the law might reach the income
from sources in themselves nontax
able.
Near the outset the opinion sets
forth that the tax is imposed not
upon the franchises Of the corpora
ton. irrespective of their use in bust
ness. nor upon the property Of the
corporation. but upon the doing oil
corporate or insurance business, and
with respect to the carrying on there
OF in a sum equivalent to one per
centum OF the entire net income over
and above $4,000 received from all
sources during the year; that is. when
imposed in this manner, 1t is a tax
upon the doing Of business with the
advantages which inhere in the pc
cullarltles Of corporate or joint stock
organization OF the character de-
scribed."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16

Rio Janelro, March 14.-Anti-clerical
rioting occurred at Sac Paulo. The
military and police attacked the mob
which fought back, and during the en-
counter seceral persons were killed
and others injured One hundred and
fifty arrests we're made. All OF the
churches in Sac Paulo have been put
under military guard. The rioting orig
mated in the disappearance from a
parochial school of young girl, who
could not be produced by the school
authorities when a demand for her
WAS made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
MAN FOUND BY FAMILY
Wealthy Altoona, Pa Man Roamed
Country For Two Years.

Wealthy Altoona, Pa, Man hodmeo
Country For Two Years.
Cassyille, Mo-, March IA. - After
roaming over the south for two years
under the name OF w. d. Lafferty, q
wealthy, Altoona, Pa, man, whose
right name is w. D. Laughman, has
been found by his family at Spring
dale, Ark, where he was suffering
from paralysis.
Laughman at rst went to Hot
Springs, Ark, and then to Springdale
where he purchased farm and went
into the dairy business. A few days
ago he became very i'll, and 1t was
then that he told Of his right name
and the whereabouts Of his family.
He stated no reason for his peculiar
action, but communication with his
family revealed that his mind had
been affected.
He has a wife and three children
in Pennsylvania. Laughman. accord
ing to Dun's, is worth 100000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
Mexico Protests.

New York, March 14.-That Mexico
had formally protested to this gov
eminent against any Of our warships
being stationed in her ports. and that
as a result of such protests the ships
had been ordered to call at such ports
only for coal and to leave Immediately
after getting it, was the news given
ont at the Hotel Plaza by F. l.. dc
Barra, the Mexican ambassador.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
IN CORPORATION COURT

The case OF the Virginia Shirt
Company vs.. the Seaboard Insurance
Co. was continued In the Corpora
ton Court Monday. Mr.. A. Ran.
dolph Howard, treasurer OF the com
pany, was on the stand most Of the
morning. At the conclusion OF Mr.
Towards testimony Mr. Fitzhugf
stated that the Shirt Company rest
ed its case.
The testimony Of J. R. Riddick
Of Richmond, as given at the form
er trial, was read and the jury was
discharged until II o'clock Tuesday
morning.
At o'clock the attorneys argued
a point OF law in regard to certain
evidence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
.,l. nIrl nrsaka Neck by FaII.

Harrisburg, Pa, March II Ruth
Drawbaugh. fourteen years old, daugh'
ter of David w. Drawbaugh, farmer
living near Linglestown, fell from a
hay NOW and broke her neck while
PLAYING with friends. Her mother, on
hearing the noise and laughter cease,
went TO the barn to ascertain the
cause. and found her daughter dead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
SLAYER Of Two Dies.

Branford, Conn, March IA. - Mrs
Cora Wood, who, 1t is alleged, shoI
and killed her husband, Christopher
G. Wood, her eleven-year-old son
vardemond, and fred a bullet into
her own breast near the heart last
week. died from the effects of the
wound.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
pIaz Delays Drastic Measures

OtaE 0Nf@yc
Mexico City, Mex, March 14.-Ac'
ton on the governments measure in
voking the clause of the constitution
which provides for the suspension OF
personal guarantees, where deemed
expedient, under extraordinary condi-
tions, has been deferred until We'd
nesday.
The bill will be read before the
special committee to which 1t was re-
ferred. after which 1t will be sent to
the permanent committee Of congress
for passage.
The permanent committee, which
has the power to act as congress when
that body is not in session, will meet
on Wednesday in extraordinary SEES
sion to dispose Of the matter
The adoption Of the governments
proposal will mean that acts OF VIC
lence against property will be sum
marily punished without the delay at
tending the usual civil court proce'
dure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
DIED IN NEW YORK

Ella Richardson, colored, died
suddenly in New York Saturday
morning. She leaves 8 sisters. Mrs.
Daphney Gilmer, OF this city, Jane
Giles and Priscilla Jones, and one
brother, John Robinson. Of Washing
ton. She was born in Virginia. She
married Leon V. Richardson, OF New
York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
FEST svo HEALTH TO MOTHER AID CHILD

.las. wrxsLow's SooTHISo SYRUP has .l peen u
,.cJ lor over SIXTY YEARS by millions o.
.f,,r1fsps for their CHILDREN WHILE
,:sfTHINc. with PERFECT SUCCESS, y
NOTIFIES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUN ,
hLLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COILS, ana
sof-tctv Harmless. BE sure and ask for MIS-.
Viiusiow's Soothing Syrup" and take no otnet
Lind. twenty-five cents bottle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16

Rebels Capture Town and 500 Prisoners
FL Paso, Tex, March "a. - General
Blanco and his insurrectos captured
Aqua Priesta, Mex, across the border
from Douglas. and took 500 federals
prisoners, together with their arms
and ammunition. according to dis
patched received here from source
considered TO be reliable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
Scarlet Fever Closes Schools.

Elizabeth, N. j., March 14.-Because
Of the prevalence Of scarlet fever In
Roselle, both the Sunday schools and
public schools have been closed there
for two weeks. The parochial school
in RoselIe has also been closed. The
schools in Roselle park have been
closed also to prevent an epidemic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
sIxTY-EIGHT CONVERSIONS

Rev. ]. c. Diamond, Sunday night
closed a revival at Shiloh church,
old site, which resulted in 6S con-
versions and 20 additions to the
church in other ways. The pastor
was assisted by DR. w. ]. Howard,
OF Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
TREASURER DISAPPEARS
Banker Of Order Of Woodmen Missing
With Funds Of the Order.

With Funds Of the Order.
Lafayette. Ind. March IA. - John
Leechman, who has held the Office OF
banker Of the order OF Woodmen for
years, has disappeared. and with him
the funds Of the order.
The state manager OF the order has
arrived in Lafayette to take charge
OF the investigation OF Leechman's af-
fairs. Leechman has held the office
OF banker OF the lodge eight years.
Last December a new man was elect
ed to succeed him. When the books
we're examined in January It was dis
covered that the accounts we're short.
Leechman said he had made a loan to
a firm and that ii would be repaid in
a short time.
A week ago last Thursday he was
called on to account for the lodges
money. lie pleaded Illness and took
another week to obtain the money.
Thursday afternoon he went TO the
Merchants bank, drew out the bal
ance and fed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
TURRET OF MAINE RAISED
Great Piece Of Metal Weighing 20
Tons Brought Up.


Havana, March 1.-THE cover OF
the forward turret OF the battleship
Maine was raised. 1t weighs twenty
tons and is twenty-one feet in diam
eter.
The great piece Of metal is I'M
warped. although the 300 heavy bolts
that held 1t in place are sheared In
half. as though 1t had been done with
a sharp knife.
During the last fortnight pile driv-
ing has been suspended because OF
an obstruction in the bed Of the har-
Dor. It Is now known that the obsta-
Gle was the turret top which was
brought up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
L,dv GRAY to Civ. Skating exhibition.

Lazy OTdJ 10 OI'c o'"t'"s
Boston, March 14.-Earl Grey, gov
.ernor general Of Canada, accompanied
by his family, is announced as among
the guests to attend a skating car
nlyal at the Boston arena Thursday.
Lady Evlyn Grey will give an exhibi.
ton Of skating, as win also Mr.. and
Mrs. Irving Brokaw, of New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
ln,.rnnll.nIate Balloon Race.

Williamtsown, Mass, March a.
Williams and Amherst have COM
pleted arrangements for a dual bal
loon race to start from Pittsfeld,
Mass, on May 20. 1t will be the first
intercollegiate balloon race ever held
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16

Your eyes are the most precious
things you have and should be taken
care of. We examine your eyes free
and guarantee satisfaction. Glasses
from S1.00 up at S. S. Kaufman's,
Jeweler and Optician.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
Three Men Perish In Fire.

Ravenna, Ohio, March l4.-Three
men perished in the burning of cot
tage at Sandy Lake, summer re-
sort four miles southwest Of this city
The three men had been making re
pairs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16

Wanted-1OOO workingmen to bring
their watches, clocks and jewelry Tor
repairing to SIS. Kaufman, jeweler and
optician. All work guaranteed and our
charges are always moderate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
careIess Bow Shoots Brother.

York, Pa, March 14.-Martin, the
eleven-year-old son of Charles Fox. OF
South Queen street, accidentally shot
his fifteen-year-old brother, Stuart,
Just above the heart, while handling a
p1fn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
FATAL ALCOHOL EXPLOSION
( Fireman Killed and Workman Fatally
Injured at Fire.

Injured at Fire.
Buffalo, N. Y, March 14.-William
Clinton, a fireman, was killed, and a
workman fatally injured in a fire that
swept the plant Of the American Wood
Products company.
The explosion of $4,000 gallon tank
Of alcohol, following an explosion that
started the fire, caused Clinton's death
and wreckage which Injured several
others.
The fire loss is estimated at more
than 100000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
CASHIER DISAPPEARS

Kentucky Bank Is Looted Of over
$4,000.
Frankfort, KY, March 14.-Follow-
ing the suspension Of the Two States
bank, at Stephensport, KY, on order
Of Secretary Of State Bruner Cashier
John s. Adair has disappeared.
An investigation OF the banks books,
according to Orlando Smith, the chief
stakeholder, shows that the bank has
been looted Of over $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16

Go TO Chancellor's Farmers Supply
Store for Farmers Friend and John
Dens Cornplanters. Car load just re-
Iceived. Chancellor makes the price.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
SP0TSYLvANIA NOTES
Massaponax. Va. March /

Massaponax. Va. March 49,
Mr.. G. w. Clarke was in town Sat
urday.
Mrs. j. r. Coleman was guest
Of her mother, Mrs. VIM Chandler,
Friday
Messrs. j. T. Coleman and W. T.
Williams were in the Burg Tues
day.
Mr. o. X. Williams has return
ed from New York, where he was
engaged in business.
Mcssrs. John Stoner and Albert
Brooks. OF Jones store vicinity each
lost "A fine COW recently
I'm the music department Of the
state Normal School at Farmyille
Miss Mary Lin Coleman. daughter
OF Mr.. J T. Coleman, won the LIST
prize in one OF the contests
Mr. and Mrs. W. r. Williams
were guests Of the latter's parents
Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. w. will
spend a week.
Mr.. Walker Davenport was the
guest OF friends In the Curlew VIC
Unity Saturday
Master Stanley Williams Is visit
ing his grandparents near Jones
store.
school No 10, taught by Miss
Shaw. started again March 6. and
will close the last Of May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
BAPTlzING

Twelve persons were baptized at
the Baptist church Sunday night by
Rev. r. Aubrey Williams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16

For sale by Frank K.Tyler, Frederieks-
burg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-16
SpotsYlyania. Va. March b.

Spotsylvania, Va, March -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen Embrey are
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Smith.
of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. w. Pendleton were
guests Of Mr. Bowen Embrey and
family Sunday.
Mrs. Grace Pendleton is spending the
week at her home with her sister, Miss
Bessie Embrey.
Mr.. G. A. Pendleton is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Susie Smith, at Bumpass.