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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

DECIsIoN-Judge Nicol, of the Cir
cult Court OF Fairfax county, has rem
dered a decision in the case of Abram
Murtersbaugh VS.. John d. Murters-
baugh, which was argued before him re.
Gently at Manassas. The case involved
the ownership of fruit farm in Fair
fax county. Judge Nicol decided
that John D. Murtersbaugh was emit
tied to the ownership of the land and
Abram Murtersbaugh to the improve
ments, and referred the matter to h. F..
Thornton, commissioner, to ascertain
the value of the Improvements. The
plaintiff was Represented by Messrs.
]. f. Clements and +. B. Taylor and
the defendant by Messrs. Moore and
Keith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

DEATHS Mr.. John Robertson, who
had been i'll at the Infirmsry for some
time. died there at 1915 o'clock this
morning, aged IS years. The deceased
was native OF Scotland, but came to
the United States early in life and took
up his residence in this neighborhood,
where he married daughter OF the late
John Slater, who died few years ago.
He leaves no children. Mr.. Robertson
WAS Il florist by occupation, and during
President Grants administration he
filed that position a. the White House.
He subsequently engaged in the bust
ness at his home at st. Asaph Junction.
Mr.. Robertson was well.knOwn to most
Alexandrians and he was greatly re-
spected. He was at the time of bis
death one OF the school trustees OF the
county.
Mr.. George Cant, a we'll known re-
sident, died at the Infrmary last night.
Mr.. Grant had been an inmate of the
lnfrmary for some time, be having
been y sufferer from constitutional
trouble. The deceased was for many
wears a porter in different stores in this
city During the latter part of his life
he was an attaahe OF the Aims House.
He was native of PRINCE William
county
Mr. Samuel Lindsey, formerly of ttis city
died in Washington on Saturday He WIS;
IS years old The deceased WAS an nncle Of
Messrs Noble, Samuel and James Lindsey o.
this city. His remains will be brought here
i1TmteTment tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. J. T. Hill has gone
10 Northumberland county to spend q
few weeks.
The Misses Uhler leave Saturday
next for Warrenton, where they will
.pend the rest of the summer.
Miss Masie Davis from Alexandria
and Mrs. f. f. Elddrige and two child
rem are summering at the pleasant
country seat of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
lar near Warrenlon. Mrs. Barbara
Wvckot, of Alexandria. and Mrs Jane
Graham. OF Danville, have been met
vi,a oprn arms by Mr.. and Mrs. G.. q.
Bootn. of Warrentou. and are making
me lime OF their hosts pass on rosy
wiees Mrs. Amos S. Woodward, of
Alexandria, is visiting the pleasant
nome OF Mr.. J. T. Preston, in Warren
IN, Misses Ethel and Bessie King
and VIVIAN Bennett, of Alexandria,
also Miss BERTHE Embrey, of Reming-
t,n. are visitors at the pleasant home
q, Mr.. sud Mrs. c. o Embrey, at Beale
-Warrenton Index.
Mrs. VI. :. Barnett and her daugh
,ar Mrs. Irene Baumgardner, and
o,,jiren left Sunday morning on the
Harry Randall for King George coun-
y loy.st their many friends there.
uotorman Thomas Smith and his
child. VINO hsve been so dangerously i'll
Al the lnfrmary with typhoid fever,
are reported to be much better.
Mr. /. E.chterg and family have
cone TO Bedford Springs, Pa, to spend
a lew weeks.
Mr. NJ. Preizfelder, of Greensboro,
\ Z is in the city on short visit
Mr.. Louis Brill has returned from a
trim down the river on the schooner
Ella Hill. He reports the others of
the parry as being we'll and enjoying
themselves.
Police Officers Proctor, Wilkinson
and Lvles have returned from their
ten DAYS leave which they spent very
pleasantly sat II. Georges Island. OF
dcer- rcer Ro5er;s and Arlington
will ba The next squad to take leave.
Lieu.. James Smith, of the police
Jrca WHO was last week suspended for
fifteen days, mas gone 10 st. Georges
Island.
Mt,srs. G. F. Steiner aud James
Adams have returned from pleasant
trip TO =. Georges Island.
Miss BESSIE Simpson, who hiss been
visiting Miss Maud Downham, has re-
turned to her home in Dover, n. J.
Mis- Emma Cook, of Taylorstown,
Va, formerly of this city, is visiting
her grandfather on south ST. Asaph
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
Millions Gwen Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know Of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, have
given away over ten millions trial bot
ties OF this great medicine and have the
satisfaction of knowing it has absolute
ly cured thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness aud all
diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on E. s.
LeadDeater & Sons, Druggist, and get
trial bottle guaranteed, or price re-
funded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
GOOD STREETS.

To the Editor of the AleXandris Gazette
The many kind words that have appeared
in the Gazette in favor of good roads prompts
me just now TO venture few words in regsrd
10 good streets. 3 recent visit to Mount Yer
non. which can be 50 quickly and pleasantly
reached over trolley line, included g pleasant
drive from Glencsrlyn. When the rough
streets of Alexandria city were reached. over
which | drove 10 the Patterson stables on
Washington street, l felt like filing bill of
complaint against the city fathers for per-
miIting the bouldered streets TO remain in
such condition The city proper has wide.
wcll shaded, well laidout streets, which if
improved at moderate expense. would ai
ford fine drives That woald be quickly made
available by as fine turnouts rs appear on the
ssphslted streets of Washington.
All that is needed by way OF substantial
and desirable improvement is the judicious
Use of portable engine, rock crusher ana
,tcam roller-an Indispensable outfit IN any
city On every street where there is ou feet
space between the cutters dig up aud throw
out the rocks in the central space 20 feet IL
width, and commence & forward movement
by crushing the rocks into pieces and reiiI
the space with them and iinish the work with
the roller Trusting that the suggestion VIII
be given 4 triSl,
anu yours very respectfully,
VIM. NJ. KING.
Glencsrlvn. Va, July %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

COUNTY CoURT.--Jadge j. N. Loce
prasiiWg.-The gaming cases OF the
Commonwealth VS.. the Heaths Wac
called. some prelimiuaries arranged and
the cases continued till tomorrow.
a rule was issued against Stephen
Birch and X. l.. O'Dowd, returnable to-
morrow, to show cause why they should
not be punished for contempt i'll failing
10 appear as witnesses.
The account of Mary F. Febry, ad'
lm"'stratrix OF J. f. Febrey, deceased,
was nled.
The Court appointed Victor Nc
Ireery, NJ. l.. Garrison, l.. Il Ball, :.
NJ. Shleye, l.. T. Miller, Il. 5. Shreve
and \. l.. Niles special policemen, TO
serve without pay.
Court adjourned till tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
POLICE CoURT.-Mayor G. L. Simp-
on presidinq.-The following cases

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor G. L. Simp-
son presidinq.-The following cases
were disposed OF this morning
James Sullivan, arrested by Officer AIRING.
ton charged with assault with intent to KILL
WAS fined $50 or sent 10 tho chsin gang for
90 days.
Richard Williams and Fannie Stewart, co..
ored. arrested by Officer Young charged with
dsorierly conduct and fighting, the for
mcr was fined 81 80 and the lat or was dis
missed.
Philip Wright, colored, arrested by Officer
Arlington charged with disorderly conduct,
was dismissed.
John Dogan, coored. arrested by Officer
Atkinson chaIged with assaulting and beat.
ing John Crittendon. WAS dismissed
Night RepOn.-Last night was cloudy and
warm Four prisoners and three dodgers were
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

MAYORS OFFICE ITEMs.-Horses
mat are being pastured in the southern
psF' otthe city are frequently allowed
70 go unattended from pasture to stable
suu as they sometimes run upon the
SIDEWALKS, alarming and disturbing
g'Nz5ns who are sitting out, the Mayor
aNs directed the officers to see that the
AuImais are led hereafter by halters.
u II all the members of the Board of
p''ce Commissioner are in tbs city the
5 nAyor will call h meeting on Wednas-
way night to submit some additional
,u'es aud regulations for the govern.
Nea' OF the police force,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. July 25.-The opening of
the stock market was tame and Indifferent.
Trading was very light and wholly pro-
fsssional. The general level of prices was a
little lower than on Saturday. The market
appeared to be waiting one but its tone was
indicative of resistance. In government
bonds the only change was reduction of IL
per cent in the bids for the new threes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

Four persons lost their lives in the lake at
Chicago yesterday One mar fall from a
dredge boat, ard two others and an unknown
boy lost their lives while bathing.
The jury in the case of Gen ,tor Kenney in
Wilmington, LEI, has now cen out seventy
two hours. 1t was said at noon to-day there
was no prospect of an agreement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

COUNTY SUPERvIsoRs.-The County
Supervisors met to-day and reelected
Mr.. G. n. Ssegmuller chairman.
The contract for repairing an old
building in Washington district used
for election purposes was awarded to
W. H. Payne for $3.50.
The board considered several matters
of interest, including the county levy,
out without taking action adjourned
for two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. July 23.-
Cattle There was an active demand for cat
Ile prices ruled strong; choice steers So 20
aa 80, medium 81. S0al.95, beef steers
81 2Oa4.75, stockers and feeders SO. 25a
1.S0. bulls $275a42 5, COWS and heifers
$3.10a4, calves S3a7, Western steers $425
40 30, Texas steers 50 S045. Hogs..-T
demand for hogs was good prices were strong
at an average advance of 2l2c: fair to choice
So 95s4 o. p, packers 80 T5a3 9212, butch
ers $3.7544 02le. mixed So 75a3. 974a y, light
50. 7Oa3 97lh; pigs S3s3.S0 Sheep-Of-
ferings Of sheep were well taken at unchang-
ed prices; common to choice sheep $3a4 90,
Western range sheep s4s4.5Q, common to
choice lambs $425s6 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

Sick headache, billiousness, constipation
and all liver and stomach troubles can be
quickly cured by using those famous little
pills known as DeWitts Little Early Risers.
Tney are pleasant to take and never grippe.
Charles G Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
mer can have the Gazette mailed to
them to any address for 10 cents week,
the same price at which the paper is
delivered in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

COUNTY NoTEs.-Mr. Geo. w. Veitch
having been appointed overseer of
roads for Alexandria county, has resign
ed as trustee ofpubIc schools for Airing
ton district, and William Ball was APP
pointed by the school electoral board
to ell the vacancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
Big REDUCTION IN OUR SILK
DEPARTMENT.

PLAID SILK REDUCED TO 39c.
LADIES' SILK PUFF sCARFs. formerly
39c, now 25c.
There are lots of other goods which we have
not the space to mention.
The DIXIE MOSQUITO FRAMES and
NETS, although just introduced, are being
adopted at the hest residences, hotels and
hospitals in every city where they are shown.
They require no ste, bladder TO put them up
and they are always U working order.
Come in and ask for circular which eX.
plains all about them.
GREAT REDUCTION IN MATTINGS.
TRUNKS! TRUNJ IS! TRUNKS!
All sizes, styles and prio es.
We have this day reduced all Of our l212c
and 15c Lawns to 10c.
Sc and 10c Lawns reduced to DC.
Also 25c and &c French Organdies, choice
:15c.
300 yards of Remnants of Or candies at 4c.
White, Blue and Pink Piquo Shirt Waists
Just received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
COrSetS.

We have few numbers of the American
Lady Corsets left in sizes, 20, p, 22, % and
% to sell at soc. When this lot is sold VIC
cannot offer q substitute to approximate any
thing near the quality. Don't let delay be
an excuse for the loss of prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

WEATHER rRoBABILITIEs.-F this
,ec,ion threatening weather; probably show
~. tonight; Tuesday partly cloudy weather ;
.,gthor.y winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
Glencsrlyn, Va, July %.

Bob Moore, of La Fsyette, Ind, ssys that
for constipation he has found DeWItts Little
Early Risers to be perfect. They never grippe.
Try them for stomach and liver troubles
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
DRY GOODS.
Y edward & LOtl|rop
10th, 18th and F StS.. n. W.
Store closes at 5 oclock-saturday at o'clock
Cotton Dress Goods
At Half Price

The ideal warm weather
dress materials-at an average
saving to the purchaser of IS
to so per cent.
SHEER PRINTED LAWNS-Dainty color
ings-dots and figures, on white and dark
grounds. SC yard. Regular prices and
1Oc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

LAWNS AND DIMITIEs, white grounds,
with dots, stripes and floral designs: also
generous sprinkling of dark grounds, includ-
ing the popular navy blues and blacks, with
white stripes and figures, 80 inches wide,
614ic yard. Regular price, 1Oc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET, July %.
Beef Cattle We're IN fair demand and firm.
The quotations were IS follows: Extra D lqc
good 3l4a5%so medium 5a5lsr common Az
a47sc per 10. Sheep were N larger supply
and with only fair demand prices of COM
mon gIaies lower. The quotations were as
follows: Extra 4aiaa5c, good 4Aa1lac me-,
dunn 3l2a4c, common 21pa34c per ID
Lambs laa6aac per lb. Hogs were active
and trm at 5&4a6c per ID for best Westerns,
and 5laa53!c per ID for otbos p.ades. Fat
cows were IN fair demand at 3a4c per lb.
Thin Cows were n .lodorate request at $40
to $50. per mead, Veal calves were rather
inactive az 4laa6llc per b. Mich COWS were
Unchanged at S25 to $50 per head Dressed
Beeves sold at Castle per Id.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
LOCAL MATTERS.
s2A$

sun rises tomorrow at ass and sets at
rs High water at 1921 a. N. Gnd
LBS u. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
Alexandria Market. July %.

AIeXanuria MARKET. July 20.
The market for Wheat opened quiet with
no change in the quotations which have pre-.
vailed for the past few days. Corn is in lie.
mand and cent higher Country Produce
is in fair demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

CoRPoRATIoN CoURT.-Judge j. K.
IL. Norton presiding.-W. L. Balm VS..
Mamie Nelson; decree for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

ORGANDIE AND BATISTE LAWNS-In
black and white and blue and white stripes
and figures; also black and navy grounds,
with white dots and igures-s very elegant
assortment OF this seasons most popular pat
terns-30 inches wide, Sc yard. Regular
price, 12lhc.
DOTTED SWISS MULL.-A variety of
handsome printings on white grounds -2S
inches wide, 12lhc yard. Regular price 1-5c.
PRINTED ORGANDIE, French designs
and exquisite colorings. 121hc yard. Re gu
lar prices 18c.
GENUINE IRISH DIhfI1'IEs, in small
figures and beautiful floral designs-all the
best coors and combinations. 15c yard.
Regular price 25c.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
Late Purchase.

Ladies Ribbed Vests with silk tape string
and richly embroidered with white and col
ored silk. Sizes g. 4, 5 and g. Price 20c.
Our price 10c
Ladies' White Lsle Thread Ribbed Vests.
Sizes 3 to 6. Price 40c. Our price 25c.
This vest is nicturo of beauty.
Our Lsle Thread Ribbed Vest at 1910
continues to be the most popular vest sold in
the city. Our assortment OF sizes is running
extremely low and thus notice is the last
mention during sun mcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
Atwood Suspenders.

We want every man in this city to wear
the best Suspender made in the world. We
recommend the Atwood Suspenders for
strength, comfort ard long wear. They will
wear longer than any Suspender made up to
date. Prices 25c and SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

We offer the lightcst weight Black Liso
Thread Hose made for durability, cheapness
and expressly FOR hot. sultry weather. The
thinness of this hose MAKES it favorte with
all the ladies. Sizes : TO 9i1. Price 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
WOmen'S Summer NeckliXings.

ali the latest novelties in Neckfxingi',
such as new Pique Pufs. Pique Stocks, Silk
and Pique String Ties Silk and Satin Pulls,
Liberty Silk Fronts.
At 25c Each
Dainty White Null Ties, hemstitched tuck.
ed, lace trimmed; also sprinkling Of Aid
lace Ties. These goods are usually sold for a
third to half more.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25
DRY GOODS.


We have concluded
to sell, beginning with
this week, Lawns aud
MuIls, India Linen,
Batiste, Bicycle Suit
ings, Percals, Duck
ings and colored and
white Piques as fol-
lows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-25

12Ic LAWNS NOW &c
he VERONA MILLS NOW &c
Zoe INDIA LINEN NOW &c
Zoe PERCALs, SO in. wide.........NOW Tic
12c BICYCL E sUITING. ............NOW 10c
15c ............N NOW 12c
15c 40 in. wide BATIsT LAWN..NOW TIC
All colors in PIQUE. 12c
BIC Biocaded BLACK GOODS. NOW Zoe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

Captain Philip Trevor in The Idler." has
been telling what Tommy Atkins thinks ~ what
Rudyard Kpng says about Tommy Atkins. \
privates opinion. based on the Mulvaney stories
and favorable. for the most part. is shown 10 he.
at times. bit hard on Mr.. KiplinG The con-
versation ran as follows:
But there's Just or two bits that don't
get at noow.' He turned over the pages slowly
till he came to a place where the margin Of tho
lettorpress was heavily scored with the black
lead pencil. ! looked over his shoulder. and saw
that he had pulled up about halfway through
that infinitely pathetic story. The Drums of the
Fore and Aft He read from the page in front
Of him with the cmOtionless sto'idlty Of drill
sergeant: '"An] gave orders that the band
master should keep the drums in better disci-
pline" Wots the bandmasier got to do with
the drums sir?' he asked ENORMOUSLY. I had
come to ask questions not TO answer them-to
hear. not to speak-so l replied. bit testify
perhaps oh, l suppose that But he didn't
wait.
And ere again sir, "If either Of you comes
to practise again with so much as a scratch on
your two ugly little faces. I'll tell tho drum
major to take the skin off your backs" Now l
wants to know. that Jakin and that there
Lew in the band the drums?
why. really I've never
He travelled on again without waiting for
an answer. till he was pulled up by another
danger sigma.
"'Jakin and Lew were attached to the band
as supernumerares though they would much
have preferred being company buglers.'
Looks as If they 'ad bin In the drums afore.
don't it,
"'WcI perhaps #
"'Arf a mo- Why was the Gurkhas pouring
over the lights at the double to the invitation of
the regirnen.al quiCkstep""
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
now VAS CANDY POISONED:
DEATHS OF. MRS. DEANE AND MRS. Dun
MING STILL \ AMSTERDAM AN
RE MADE.

Dover bel. Aug. i5.-Whatever may be the hnai
result OF the investigation into the cause OF the
deaths Of Mrs j. p. DGnnlng and her sister MIS-.
J. H. Deane all tho Indications at present are ina,
both women lost their wives by arsenical poison
taken in the candy sent from San Francisco 10y a
person at present unknown. The funeral or hoth
the victims took place ,o-day from the nome OF
their father. eX-cOnGressrnan John p. pennington
Before the services Coroner Wells began IN IN
yrstigat ion. by. Bishop, who attended the women
after they had been taken I'll. gave IL as MS opinion
that the deaths were due 20 poisoned CANDY! No
ANALYSIS Of the candy has as yet been made. but
Mr. Pennington Will place samples OF II IN the
hands Of several expert chemists on The result
of these tests lie proposes to have fur'her ac'ioh
Minute examination Of the box. wrapper ana con-
tents has only served to deepen the mystery as ~
the idsL;ity Of the sender.
Tie box Is Of the white glazed variety is oelonS
in shape and Is made hold one pound OF canIy
Around the ends narrow pink satin riohonS
tied I'm bowknot. and on the top IN Gold ie'telS
IL the word "Ionbons" The wrapper is OF the
common light-troWn kind. and l. ~ 10 way ike
the variety usually in by confectoners. Thetc
are. four nNc-o,nt stamps and one two-cent stamp
on tn wrapper only one Of which Is me can.
ccIiauou mark l'gihI". The address Is t Ni"e"''y
written In cIampe1 hand. or WIN i" '''"'' a.
disclose .,. .,a
Win the box was common. plain white hand
"Cil.r IN" noic signed Mrs g." - written on
lnied white paper In i,9d rGnGni az" a ,.7 wriitni
jefkily ami in ontiIoly din'ron name from '"'
surcrscri,tion much i!kc a womans hand j., ,,o
! hcrc are Two kinds OF chocolate candy IN me
box one marc. IN similar 10 = t"''i'. ..',, ~
heinz homo-naGe Tine Impression Of )r FfhcP
is mat tie ru..or viii be found in the latter Nm
IN NJ, poI'rin-,on's mind tr4i tire box with pure
,auoy ~1s prr,oas'G. after "hlrn u az, NJ i"nn6
lie sia,6s - his frm hell.f ihat his dansh,ctS
wer" ne3,ona I"sVnee' p"nr man ana her iaty
~ s,,,,@ mai lie viii max every effort to solve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
40 cLrw N san FRANCIsCo.

San Francisco Aug - None Of the many
friends aud acquai1tancos in this city 90 MI an"
Mrs John = Duruiue Offer any plausible ~
formation why any one ~ san FRANCISCO E''','"
send poisoned chocolates 10 Dove, I'i' '.'i al
e2tinc ~ which Mrs Duunng and her sister Gl'll,
ON to theory mat the TRAGEDY Wa y" i'-''l ".
a carefully planned at an ~" phit OF s''I' =
vi, desired 70 'ake Mr. punnincs NE. me Fl'l'l-
Of the dead women here are unA'le 10 w cicy.
rca-orttl. mo .i.~. Nor can any one OIL - III ~
10 Tho rlyGtcrioils poisoning ON 'h" con'Il ~
suggestion that the poisoning was lnlthI"iIam, .
secuted iy thos" who knew MrS l'uh"l.'-' ~.
aa.arou.e m much loss create an cnmi'N- NJ .
30 fsr -. can bo learned had Mt l'ih;'lNt ny
ue~eOnai business iO"S. VINO cohlH NV -
tempted such das ,ardly revenge upon "'"'"''
TIN. more The case IS discussed the more genNra
f. the conclusion Lot The poisoning mus ~,
been accidental The - ma g na' H,,eh,er
vas sent "a q eft 10 Mr. Dunn!ngS danIh''l,
simultaneously with the present ~ chocolate !"
mo mother is r'cd an indication That me cahIy
came from f.ienI. l. tho latter slp2"-l,l,9h J,
dreadful consequence OF the present j. .at'' ~
corr.allug his or her identity. The Mrs
sIlrluoI ON the wrapper cf ttc box or IN" 'ahnN
ha- not been found in this city. although ~"
mol 90 say 2 there Is such person she VIII
g. me- forvard ana solve tnc mystery.
The statement that the wrapper or inc chnpy
postrnark ihird-c.a.S mail. the stamps smply oens
cancelled Tho possibility of the chndf having
hoo, accidentally POISONED ~ the tim" ~ Us manu-
that = ,he usual practice 81 using colorlnS mater
i'm To m king ~ chocolates had been uecd Ia ms
-aee tho -v, lowing = 'hc entire amount 81 color
i,- or dvo frr HftV-pound batch OF painted caunF
w,uld h.y. nn more serious results 'hau a day
illness Tho result ~ ihe chemical ANALYSIS ~ ~"
candy j. aukiously awaited. In ih' hope tnht th'
character Of fho poison may throw some io..lh'
light upon the mystery which continues to remain
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