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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
MISSED HIGH NOTE; DYING
Drove Necktie Pin Into Breast Trying
IA CLAIR Throat.

Drove Necktie Pin Into Breast Trying
to Clear Throat.
Detroit, Mich, Jan. 20.-lnability to
reach a high note in song brought
Richard Lara to a hospital, where ne
lies in a critical condition.
Sunday evening Lara, who was the
tenor in a family chorus. found diff
Guilty In reaching high note and beat
his chest heavily to clear the bron-
chial passages. His necktie pin was
driven deep into his chest and part OF
It remained in the breastbone when
the young mans mother broke the pin
in trying to withdraw II.
One operation proved unsuccessful.
and the physicians will make another
effort to dislodge the pin. Lara Is nine
teen years old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
SMALL P0x At REMINGTON

Reports from Remington indicate that
there is somewhat of an epidemic OF
small pox there and about dozen cases
have developed in that community; TO
prevent further spread Of the disease,
the school has been closed and every
precaution taken to isolate the cases.
1t is a very mild type of the disease
and so far no deaths have resulted from
it and the health authorities are con-
convinced that they can wipe 1t out
without having to use any measures
that will interfere with the industrial
progress of that town. -Culpeper News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
AIMS HOUSE QUESTION SETTLED
Communicated
To The Free Lance.

kCOmmuHlCdleuJ
To The Free Lance.
1t is very gratifying to know
that at last the Aims House has
been located and properly located.
Some folks have the mistaken
idea that a poor house is pest
house. But such is not the case.
II is true that It Is awfully incon-
yenient to be poor, but to be poor
Is no disgrace. Some to whom this
great country OF ours owes large
debts of gratitude had the unfortu-
nate, but not ignOble experience, OF
dying paupers. Our Aims House
and surroundings will be kept per-
fectly sanitary and made to present
the best sort of appearance. Besides
by being within the city limits 1t
will have the protection OF our city
facilities for extinguishing fire and
its inmates the police protection OF
our city. DR.. Barney will be bet
ter able to care for those of the
poor who need medical attention,
and our Aims House Committee can
more conveniently and less expen-
sively supervise the management OF
the property and occupants.
We owe It to the very poor who
have to spend their days in our
Aims House that they be cared for
as tenderly and watchfulIy as pos
slble. and this duty can be better
discharged by having them immedi-
ately under our watchful care in
the city limits. 1t will be better
for the poor and more convenient
for the city. seeing that the poor
are our fellow beings and in tie
city they will have better medical
fire and police protection. The day
has passed for farming out human
beings.
Humanity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
NEGRO SHOOTS ANOTHER

William Cottman and Phillip Nor
ris, young negroes employed in
Gunby's oyster packing house, at
Irvington, had a quarrel. Cottman
went to Gunby's store, purchased a
shotgun and three shells, and while
Morris was walking by his house
shot and killed him, firing through
the window.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
COMING WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Forbes announce
the engagement Of their daughter, Miss
Jane Forbes, to VIM F. Wilbur, OF
Devon, Pa. The wedding will take
place in Feb. Miss Forbes is leader
Of the younger set Of Warrenton and IS
known in the army and navy circles,
Mr. Wilbur owns an estate near War
renton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
WHAT BISHOP FUTILE SAID
OF HENRY C. SCOTT

Bishop futile, of st. Louis, pre-
siding bishop of the Episcopal
church In the United States, remark
ed during his recent visit TO Waco,
Texas. that Henry c. Scott was one
of the men to whom he had never
appealed in vain; that he was ever
ready to contribute toward those
In need and distress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
FOR THE STOMACH
Here's an Offer You Should Not Over
look.

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets remedy
stomach troubles by supplying the one
element, the absence Of which in the
gastric juices causes Indigestion and
dyspepsia. They aid the stomach todi-
eest food and TO quickly convert it into
rich red blood and material necessary
for overcoming natural body waste.
Carry a package Of Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets in your vest pocket, or keep
them in your room. Take one after
each heavy meal and indigestion will
not bother you.
We know what RexaIl Dyspepsia Tab
lets are and what they will do. We
guarantee them to relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. If they fail we VIII re-
fund your money. Three sizes: Is cents,
so cents and S1.00 Remember you can
obtain Rexall Remedies only at-The
RexalI Store. NJ. NJ. Lewis, Main street.
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
FUNERAL OF Mr.. BARTON

The funeral of Mr.. James Jenifer
Barton took place from Trinity
church Friday at 11:45, conducted
by Rev. II. II. Barber. Interment
in family lot in City Cemetery.
The pallbearers-Messrs. 7. s,
Shepherd, Duff Green, w. Key How
ard. II. B. Lane, w. II. Hurkamp,
John F. Scott, e. M. Young ana
]. Conway Chichester.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
paranuax Has New President.

81 oSAeJ ''~ '''
ASCENSION, Paraguay, Jan. 2O.-The
Paraguayan congress accepted the re-
signation OF President Manuel Gondra
and Vice President Juan Gaena and
elected Colonel lara president Of the
republic. lara has been minister Of
war The country is quiet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
SUPT. BIRD RETURNS

Supt. Hugh S. Bird has returned
from Nashville, Tenn, where he at
tended. an educational conference. Mr.:
Bird had a pleasant trip. He stopped
in Charlottesville and attended meet
ing Of educators there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
Machinery Kills Capitalist

Marietta, o., Jan. 20. - Van w.
Welsh, a prominent oil man and capt.
tallst, was found dead in the electric
light plant at Beverly. He owned the
plant and was caught in the machinery
during the engineers absence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
Mr.. W. S. EMBREY, CHAIRMAN

The Washington Masonic Me
mortal Temple Committee has elect
ed Mr.. w. S. Embrey chairman OF
the committee to fill vacancy caus-
ed by resignation Of Mr.. Clearance X
Howard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24
SCOTS Emulsion

is a wonderful food-medi-
cine for all ages of man-
kind. 1t will make the
delicate, sickly baby strong
and well-will give the
pale, anemic girl rosy
cheeks and rich, red blood.
1t will put flesh on the
bones of the tired, over
worked, thin man, and
will keep the aged man
or woman in condition to
resist colds or pneumonia
in the winter.
.,or,oorora
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-24

First class printing done At The Free
Lance Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-12

CHAPTER XIV. In Which Shall Be Found
Mention of a Certain Black Bag
BAXTER"
Get me pen and ink
ayes, Sir
Now, any ordinary mortal might have
manifested lust little surprise TO behold
his master walk suddenly in, dusty and
dsheveed of person, his habitual languor
entirely laid aside, and thus to demand pen
and ink forthwith: but Baxter, though NOR
tai. was the very cream OF a gentleman
gentleman. and the acme Of Wallets, and com
ported himself accordingly.
"Baxtcrl'
"Sr?"
@Oblge me by getting this cashed. -
ayes. Sir.
"Bring half Of it in gold"
"Sr," said Baxter, glancing down at the
slip of paper, did YOU say half, SIR!
ayes. Baxter, I'd take it all in gold, only
il would be rather awkward to drag around.
So bring half in gold, and the rest in five
pound notes.
"Very good Sir.
"And-BaXter.'
"Sir?"
"Take a cab.
Certainly, Sir" And Baxter went out,
closing the door behind him.
Meanwhile, Bellew busted himself in re-
moving all traces Of his journey, and was
already bathed and shaved and dressed by
the time Baxter returned.
Now, gripped in his right hand Baxter car
RED black leather bag which jingled as he
set it down upon the table.
"Got it," inquired Bellew.
81 have, Sir
"Good!" nodded Bellew. "Now just run
around to the garage and fetch the new
racing car, the Mercedes.
"Now, SIR"
"Now, Baxter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-12

the time Baxter reIulllcu.
Now, gripped in his right hand Baxter car
ried a black leather bag which Jlngled as he
set it down upon the table
scot it," inquired Bellew.
81 have Sir.
"Good!" nodded Bellew. "Now just run
around to the garage and fetch the new
racing car, the Mercedes
"Now, Sir
"Now, Baxter
once more Baxter departed, and when
" he was gone Bellew began to pack;
that is to say, he bundled coats and trousers,
shirts and boots, into portmanteau IN a
way that would have wrung Baxter'S heart
could he have seen. Which done, Bellew
opened the black bag, glanced inside, shut it
again, and, lighting his pipe, stretched him
self out upon an ottoman, and Immediately
became plunged in thought.
So lost was he, indeed, that Baxter, upon
his return, was required to emit three dis
tinct coughs lthe most perfectly proper and
gcntleman-lilic coughs in the world ere Bel
lew was aware Of his presence.
"Ohl that you, BaXter:' said he, sitting
up "Rack so soon?'
"Thc car is at the door, Sir"
"The car? All yes. to be sure. Baxter
Sir"
"What should YOU say if ! told YOU
Bcllcw paused to strike a match, broke It,
tried another, broke that, and finally put his
pipe back into his pocket, very conscious the
while of Baxtcr's steady, though perfectly
respectful regard.
Baxter. said he again.
"Sir3" said Baxter.
"What would you say if | told you that |
was in lovc-at last, Baxter; head over
ears, hopclcSsly, irretrieyably"
Say, Sir: Why should say-indeed,
Sir?"
"What would you say" pursued Bellew,
staring thoughtfully down at the rug under
his feet, IF | told you that | was 50 very
much in love that ! was positively afraid to
tell her So:"
81 should sav-vcry remarkable, Sir
Bellew took out his pipe again, looked at
it very much as if ne had never seen such a
thing before, and laid it down on the mantel-
piece. Baxter, said he, "kindly understand
that | am speaking to YOU as-er-man to
man, as my fathers old and trusted servant
and my early boyhood's only friend. Sit
down, John.
THANK you, Master George Sir
81 wish to confess to you, John that
regarding the-er-IIaunting Specter
of the Might Have Been-you were entirely
in the right. At that time knew no more
the meaning of the word, john
Meaning the word love Master
George"
"Prcciselv | knew no more about it than
that table. But during these latter days
| have begun to understand, and-er-the
fact OF the matter is-I'm-I'm fairly-up
against it, John"
Here, Baxter, who had been watching him
with his quick, sharp eyes, nodded his head
solcmnly. master George, said he. speak
ing as your fathers old servant, and your
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-12
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR NOVEMBER IL. 1911

thea. Lets wait-just little longer-till
the Money Moon comes
CHAPTER XIV In Which Shall Be Found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-12

and tumult, Bellew must needs think OF her
who had once said:
ave are placing all our hopes this year.
upon the hopsl'
CHAPTER XxIII How Small PorRes. In
His Hour of Need. Was Deserted by Ills
Uncle
- UINED, Sir! Done for! Lord love me;
IN they amt worth the trouble o gatherin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
TRANSLATES MEROITIC.
Prof. Sayce Succeeds in Reading In
scriptiOns in Sudan.
'oreign Correspondence Of The Star.

fofeigh correspondence of The Star.
CAIRO, January 10. 1911
An important discovery has been made
by Prof Sayce, who is engaged in dig
Sing on the site of Meroe, in the Sudan.
Many ancient inscriptions in the Sudan
are written in the hieroglyphics Of Egypt.
but many others are in language that
has. up to now, successfully resisted all
attempts at Identification This my.teri-
Gus writing is known as the meroitic. Its
pictorial characters are similar to the an
Gent Egyptian hferoglyphics, and it is
styled a denote alphabetic writing
DR.. ii. Brugsch and DR. II. Schafer have
tried 10 decipher ii in vain, but Prof
Sayce writes that he has just obtained
some Egyptian TRANSACTIONS Of Meroitic
words. Thus. owing to this discovery the
unknown Meriotic script may be read by
Egyptian hieroslyphs for the first time,
just as the key To the latter was obtained
from the denote and Greek TRANSACTIONS
on the Rosetta stone.
Prof. Sayce also has discovered the
names Of some new kings. Some of them
cali themselves kings Of Egypt, and as
they belong to the obscure period of the
twenty second dynasty. the inscriptions
are expected to throw some new light OH
Egyptian history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
SHOT FOR BRIGANDS.
Fatal Result of Innocent Joke BY
Two Sicilian Girls.
correspondence of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence of The Star.
MILAN, January ~. 1911
From Partinico, in Sicily comes news
of a particularly sad affair. An innocent
jest has cost one young woman her life
and left her sister seriously wounded.
The two women, Anna and Antonna Po-
lizzi, the latter being only sixteen years
of age, took it into their heads to play
a joke upon the tenants Of house not
far from their own. They dressed them
selves UP as brigands and directed their
steps toward the neighboring dwelling.
They had disguised themselves so well
that they completely duped a man named
Sacarino, who was walking about with a
gun in his hand looking for gme. He
asked the supposed brigands the reason
of their visit. but without deignfng to
reply the young women continued their
walk.
After again calling upon them to stop.
Savarino placed his gun to his shoulder
and fired twice The fictitious brigands
fell to the ground. One of them, Anto-
nina Polizzi, was shot through the heart.
while Anna was seriously injured 1t
was from her cries of terror that Saya-
rino recognized her voice as that of
woman. and realized the terrible nature
of his mistake. He has now fed from the
neighborhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
TWO STRONG ENTRIES
In Sunday Magazine $4,000 Prize
Story Contest.

Our next Sunday Magazine is one of
the most notable numbers have ever
printed: for ii contains two stories in the
prize competition by authors of world
wide fame. The first is Sir Arthur Conan
DOYLE. probably the best known short
story writer in the world al the present
day. He was one OF the first to show in
terest in our proposal. and at once fin
ished THE Contest as his initial entry.
The Contest is typical Doyle tale,
written with all the care this great
author always gives to his literary pro-
auctions. The scene is laid in the time
of the terrible Emperor Nero, &c \. d..
when that infamous monarch was in the
midst of his doubtful glory. and deals
with a trip he made 10 Greece in search
OF honors as a vocalist. He thought he
could sing, and put to torture and death
anybody that dared to think he couldn't.
1t happened that there was Grecian
goatherd who was somewhat of a singer
himself, and, knowing nothing of the
identity of the squatty figure discordantly
yowing in the Olympia tileater, shlieked
derisively. and even had the courage to
offer his own voice in competition with
the royal caterwauler Policies was then
in an exceedingly ticklish situation.
Sir Conan Doyle has not given us
modern tale but what of il? 1t deserves
inclusion among the classics.
The other competing tale is The
TRUTH written by Mabel Herbert Ur-
ner, who gained fame a few years ago
through her journal of a Neglected
Wife, Our story is nothing like the
journal" but it IS sweet. romantic
tale of a girl and man. The ,irl. like
many thoughtless young women. was
afflicted with the unfortunate habit of
exaegeration in nearly everything she
uttered. which at times, indeed. became
not far from downright falsehoods. Her
fiance was a fine, upright young man
who. of all things. abhorred a lie: but
when he perceived Winifreds unfortu-
nate habit. he did not cast her off indis-
nantly. as many would have done but set
about to cure her. 1t was Il tough task,
and there were numerous comic and even
semi-pa thetic situations. Whether Mrs.
Urner should win one of the prizes or not.
she has provided a delightful half-honr's
enterta inment for our Sunday Magazine
readers. and at the same time making its
chief point an all too common habit
among young folk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Egyptian. Latin. .AnGlo-SaXon and Eng
lish OF the middle ages. Tudor and Eliza
bethan periods. The exhibition is sure
to be of the greatest interest to the
clerics of all denominations who will he
gathered in London for the tercentenarE
celebrations.
The tercentenary will take the form oil
thanksgiving services of a national and
religious character. The clergy OF the
Church Of England and ministers of cV-
cry denomina ton in England. Scotland
and Ireland will he invited to make the
occasion the subject of their sermons sun
day, March rs. and Wednesday. the 29th.
and it is proposed to hold a mass meet
ing in the Royal Albert Hall. Meetings
will be organized in leading provinelal
centers in Scotland and ireland during
the same week, and an appeal Will be
made that the Bible shall be given its
rishtful place in the life of the nation
during the present and every succeeding
generation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
LABOR MEN PROTEST.
Attack South African Bill to Protect
Native Workers.
.nrcign Corrcspondcnce az The Star.

foreign Correspondence of Inc STAR.
JOHANNESBURG. January 1t, 1911.
The South African bill to regulate and
protect native labor is being attached in
unneasured terms by the laborites in
parliament. who declare that it is intend
cd to Danish white labor and re-establish
modified form of slavery.
The record of Mr.. Burton. union min
lister fer native affairs. who is responsible
for the bill. entirely disposes of the latter
charge. but the bill does continue the old
South African principle of making la
borers' shortcomings criminal acts. which
under more democratic systems would be
classified as civil offenses, to be dealt
with In the civil courts.
Mr.. Creswell. who is we'll known as
the champion of the policy of charging
the scope of employment of white men
in the mines, said IN speech that the
bin would enormously handicap white la
Dor in South Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
RECORD IN MATRIM0NY
Swiss Couple Married Twice. Di.
vorced Once, in Year.
reign Correspondence Of The Sta


GENEVA, January 2S-A Young
couple o. Zurich. Herr and Frau Hor-
gen. each aged nineteen years. have
just set up matrimonial record. They
were married when eighteen. and soon
after the honeymoon the girl-wife be-
came hon,esick and ran away to her
parents. 4 divorce followed. then n
reconciliation. and a few days ago they
were remarked at Zurich. and are now
on their second honeymoon.
Within the space OF a year the lTor-
been divorced and have had two honey
moons.
The Swiss divorce laws are lenient,
prompt and very cheap. A decree.
which is absolute as soon as it is pro-
rounced, may be obtained within
month. and the costs may be anything
from $50 to 500 in ordinary cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
WIFE Of CROWN PRINCE
IS LAST At THE BALL
Court Ceremony at Vienna Ex-
cites Criticism of Austrian
Christian Socialist Paper.
Foreign Correspondence Of The Star


VIENNA. January %, 1911
The Emperor Francis Joseph attended
the annual court ball at the Hofburg
remained standing for some hours. re-
ceiving the usual presentations without
any signs of undue fatigue.
The ball, to which some 1000 invitations
had been issued, was this year more
brilliant than usual, a circumstance due
in part to the coming OUT of four
young archduchesses. Some comment
was aroused by the absence of the heir
apparent, the sArchduke Francis Ferdi-
nand, and of his Wife, the Duchess of
Hohenberg, who has no standing at court.
In the Christian Socialist Reichspost.
journal reputed to ne in touch with the
household of the heir apparent, the fol-
lowing eXplanatio is suggested:
We not acquainted with the rea-
sons for the absence of the exalted couple,
but we should find it comprehensive if
the position assigned to the consort of
the heir apparent by the present court
ceremonial should have been thought un-
necessarily painful.
According to this ceremonial. the wife
of the heir apparent is preceded not only
by the married ladies of the imperial
house. but even by the Youngest princess
es. and we still remember the disagree
able scene at the court ball two years
ago. when the members of the imperial
house appeared in the ballroom. each
imperial prince with lady on his arm
according to rank, whereas the wife of
the heir to the throne was Obliged to
enter the room last. alone. without escort.
As several young archduchesses appeared
this year at the court ball for the first
time. the risors of the ceremonial hither-
to observed would. perhaps, have been
even more CONSPICUOUS. lf would ho
very ineligible if the Duchess Sophie
of Hohenberg should have wished to
avoid a painful situation, If only out of
regard for her exalted husband"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
TEN YEAR
CASE YIELDS

We copy the following from a letter from d.
o. Robinson SpartRnburg. =. c.:
II called Mr.. J. A. Thompson who wax
afflicted ten years ago with chronic Brght's D.s-
ease. II gradually grew worse until years
ago he was bedridden. Son and family gave M
hope. Tried the Renal Compound. using about
dozen. Now up aud much improved. Is well
known. You can use this item. MS nc gives this
privilege. His son 10 a prominent dentist.
There Is no question about this patient hav-
Ing the chronic and supposed incurable form or
kidney disease. Some late writer's declare the
sixth month puts the disease over the deadline.
Physicians declared the chronic stage in tails
case was established ten years aSo. Also note
that patient wss belfast for two years before
taking the treatment. This makes up m alb
solutcly hopeless under the old regne.
We have declared over and over that there 10
Some hope In old and extreme for 4
certain percentage OF them yield in the
above instance.
Whist excuse under heaven can be- given for
holding people vino have chronic kidney dscass
10 certain death On Digitaiis. Nitro-GIy cerins
and Basham'x Mixture when there is hore
throagh the simple addition Of this new bland
and simple treatment. 1t does not conflict vita
physicians' prescriptions. Cases not serious
enough to be In the hands OF pliysicisns usually
Yield to Fultens Renal Compound unsided. We
desire 20 hear from and advise with cases not
Yielding. Jas. oDonnell, druggist, agent In
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Its Work Important.
STIRS CHINESE MERCHANTS.
Report That Queue Must Go Creates
a Panic.
Correspondence of The Star.

Foreign correspondence of The Star.
KOBE, January IL, 1911.
Chinese newspapers say the news that
the Chinese senate had adopted a reso-
hutton for the discarding of the queue
and the reforming of dress created a
panic among merchants in the interior
On January 81 an imperial resoript was
issued announcing that the change of
dress would not be extended to the gen
eraI public, but only to military and
naval officers and men, and to the po-
lice for whom new uniforms have been
adopted.
The people at large We're recommended
to remain tranquil and to attend to their
business as usual.