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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11
A assassination Story Unfounded.

c nioU o, July IL S IrfsS, indicf =
tioHs are Il at there is 6cJdihg 10 the
story from Nov York tact there was a
Not to assassinate President Mckinley
The President is going out driving and
Walking, sits on the porch and in the
yard as usual when in QiutoD, aud
takes 10 more PR cautions than any
other citizen. Friends of the President
say the story originated Ia some ones
fertile IN sginstiop while Others assert
that the plot was cODcocicd by CItsns
and Spanish conspirators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

Pc ssoNAL. Captain George A. Mushbach
has returned from visit to the Paris Expo
tIon. He had a delightful snd interesting
Trip.
Mr.. aud Mrs J. Daiugerfeld BroOkes, OF
IorfOlk, are at Mrs. SeibeIts in Riebmond,
Tor few weeks.
Mr.. aud Mr., J. T. Harrison have returned
icom their wedding "Trip.
MI K. Kemper, who has been confined TO
MS homo by sickness for the past week, Is
able TO be about again.
Miss Made Wells is on a visit to friends in
Royel sford, Pc.
Mrs. Carrie Absndsheim is confined to her
home on south Fairfax street with Iheuma-
fism
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11
Clearance Sale of
Boys Summer
Clothing.

Wash Suits of crash linen chambrsy. strip.
ed cotton materials; also Shirt Waists snd
Crash and straw Hats. at reduced prices.
soc Each. Were 00c and soc.
Wash Suits of Striped Cotton Materials, in
good washable Color,; s'z TO 10 years.
$2.75 Each y ere $500.
Wash suits of Linen, CIssh, and Chsmbray;
sailor blouse style and the best wash suits
made.
soc Each Were soc,
Percsle ,hirt Waists; siz to ID years.
Crash Hats Reduced to 1oc Zach
straw Hats Reduced TO 10c ach
Wool Tams Reduced to 25c Each.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

THE LATE FATHER MCCAR y
n remains Of Rev. Father F. X Nc
Carly, who died at Providence Hos
.ital, 10 Washington, on Sunday
light, were brought here this evet =
i1g 90 the steamer C)lumbis. They
we're met by delegation Of members
II the Y. NJ. S. l.. and escorted to ST.
Iary's Church, where the funeral will
20 held tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.
\ guard of honor is at the church and
will remain there till the funeral. A
lumber of the Catholic clergy from
Washington and Virginia will attend
ne funeral. Tonight at s o'clock the
fices for the dead will be read.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor George l.
simpson presiding.-The following
Asses were disposed OF today:
Lewis Johnson. colCred, charged
With lewd and indecent conduct, was
fined so.
Lille Bryant, colored, charged with
vagrancy. was given 80 days in the
work house.
Jennie Triplett, colored, charged
With disorderly conduc, was dis
missed.
Johu Triplett, colored, CHARGED with
isorderly conduct, was fin ID So,
John Bryant, colored, charged with
.ambling, forfeited his collateral.
Night Report. last night was clear
and cool. Three prisoners and three
l)dgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

After many intricate experiments scientists
have discoveIei methods for obtaining all the
natural dgestsnts These have been com.
bned in the proportion found IN tie hamsa
body aud united With subslsnees that build
up the digestive organs, making compound
called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure II dgests what
you cal and SLOWS all dysreptics 10 eat pier.
~ OF nourishing food while tho stomach
troubles are beink radically cured by the
medicinal agents it contains 1t is plesssn,
take and will give quick relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
D. Bendheim & Sons.

OUR SEMI. ANNUAL CLEANING SALE
~ BEG1N5 THI5 WEEH. EVERY YARu
OF SUMMER GOODS TO BE CLOSED OUI
Ar A SACRIFICE. CALL EARLY TO
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
One lot &c. 10c and 1879 Figured Lawns
all punched in one lot, at &c yard.
One lot Figured Lawn, at 37ec yard.
figured Piques, sold for 1870, at &c yard.
White Piques. worth 1870 It 6a4c yard
White Piques, the 35c quality. a. 15c I'D.
Boys Sweaters, worth pc, for lac.
Colored Mercerzsd Gre zone, worth 1Sc at
SC yard.
Velvet Ribbons, No. Ia, at 18c piece.
Foulsrdir es, resembles 81 ks, worth 16c, at
10 yard.
Children's Waists, initiation of tn, Nsas-
reth Waist. 1870.
Linen Crash Suiting, Sc ysrd.
Children's Handkerchief, lie piece.
Large STA Gents II .ndkorchlefs, &c piece.
Ladies Initial Han dkerchiefs DC.
Ladies' Ribbed Vests. &c.
Lot Reacbed Colt IN. ~ TO "a yard pieces,
1c for the whole piece.
Yard.wide Dark PercaIes. sc yard.
Lot Apron Ginghsm', 37sc yard.
Lo: Table Oilcloths, y to "a yard pieces,
&c for the whole piece.
Indigo Blue Prints, 37sr yard.
Light Percales, yard wide, 7a.c yard.
80 pieces bookfrld India Linon, g. yard.
India Linon, 40 inches wide, Sc yard.
Colortd Crinkle Seeisuckers and Galstea
Cloths, 1Oc yard.
Velvet Ribbon, No. 2, 25c pieca.
Dress Ginghams worth and 1Oc. at Be I'D
White Organdie, % inches wide, whole
piefe) 15c yard
White swisses, embroidered dot, 15c yard.
Fancy White Goods for waists 25 and 39c
value, for 49, yard
Figured French Organdies, 25 and 37lbc
value, for 15c yard.
Ore let of Embroideries. worth 8 and 10c,
at DC yard.
One lot of Embroideries, worth 10 to Zoe,
at Zoe yard.
All our Imitation Torchon Lsces, sc yard.
White ApronetIes. satin finish, side band.
worth 15c, at 8, yard.
Good quality Check Nainsooks, sc ya'd.
A Good Blescbed Cotton, sc yard.
Cotton Diaper, Acc for whole piece.
English Long Cloths. o. yard.
Towelling Crashes 27sc yard.
Curtain Scrims. 37s; yard.
Ysrd-wide White smbric, 72,c yard
Heavy Blesched Shooting ga for 10 8 A
for 21c and 1914 for 23c
Silk Policy Belts; worth 25c for Toe.
Ladies' Silk Tics st 10a
Ladies' summer Coraets 25c.
Ladies' Black and Tan Seamless Hose sc
pair.
Ladies' Shi Waists, white collar, 19c
Ladie s' SOC Shirt Waists for 29c
Ladies' White Shirt Waists reduced from
69c to 80
al 81 and S1.25 White shit Waists for
90 cents.
Geuts' Seanlless Socks &c.
G,nts' suspenders Sc pair
Gents Fine GAUGE Seamless Socks Sc.
Gents pslbrggsn Shirts and Drawers, 23c
Gents Blesched lean Drawers, 23c
Gents Cheviot shirts, 23c
Gents Neglige Shirts, 2 collars and 1 pair
cuff 39c.
Gents Cast Iron Untsundered Shirts, 39c
Boys Bslbriggan Shirts and Drawers, 23c
Gents Night Shirts, 39e.
A lot Gents Colored Babriggsn Shirts and
Drawers, broken sizes. SOC value at 29c
Boys Light and Dark Colored Shirt Waists,
at 23c.
Infants' Seamless Cocks Sc.
Large sizs Turkish Bath Towels, 1870,
Boys Oyersls, 23c
La Crash Skirts 25c,
Ladies' Bicycle Skirts 69c.
Lot Children's Windsor Ties, &c.
D. Bendheim& Sons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

u S. COURT.-Judge Edmund Wsd~
dill presiding. The U. s. Court met at
10 o'clock this morning with Judge Ed.
muOd WAddill presiding and most of the
court ofiic RS present. The grand jury,
Of which J. f. Ryan was foreman,
brought in the following indie nents:
Wm. Fl Rio lards. charged with coun-
terfeitlng, true bill.
Cato Lewis, charged with pension
frsnd, a true bill.
r. H. Phillips. charged with injur-
ing U $ telegraph poles at Fort Myer,
: true bill.
T. B. Berry, charged with Illicit dis,
filling, true bill,
The grand jury then adjourned to
meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
An order was issued to bring Rich
ards from Newport News to this city.
The first case for the petty Jury was
that of Cato Lewis, colored, OF Orange
county, who was indicted for frsudu-
lently obtaing a pension, Lewis plead
aCt guilty and after heariug the evil
dence the case was continued until TO-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

SENT QN.-Cato Lewis aud Peter
Tibbs, both colored, of Orange county,
who were arrested in that county on
Monday by Joseph F. Glover. deputy
U. s. marshal, were this morning taken
before q. S. Commissioner John ).
Fowler on the charge of violating the
pension law and were sent on to the U.
;. grand jury now In session In this city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

no idea OF taking action in reference to the
bringing OF plant here or anywhere else.
Walter E. Goodwin, % years dl, was
taken to Washington from Vienna. Fairfax
county, last night to answer charges OF house
breaking and stealing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11
LOCAL MATTERS.

re- subscribers who fail to receive the Ga.
HE regularly will please report promptly at
is office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

Neglect Is the short step so many take
rom cough or cold to consumption. The
early use Of One Minute Cough Cure, prevents
consumption. II is the only harmless remedy
mat gives immediate results 1t cures all
anIoat and lung troables. Children sll like
II and mothers endorse il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

10 CURE n COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails to
cure f w. GROVES signature on each
tox, 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

The Best Prescription for Chiils
nd Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
HILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinlDe
n q tasteless form. No cure--no pay. 6Oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs FOR thi' Sc
M fair and warmer tonight parity clCu-y
hun day light sonthwesterly WINDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

sun rises tomorrow at 4:47 m and
{ At 1927 pm High water at 6:24 a. IN
h 6;52 D. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

One Minute Cough Curo is the only harm
les, remedy thst produces INN odiate results
Try it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are famous
| tile pill, for liver and bowel troubles. New
CT gripe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

The Corporation Court was not 10 session
!Sdsy. -. '|s = o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11

No-To-Bac FOR Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
- QapnG, baoo6 pure. 60HA AZ dBuoRi0oA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-11
EXCURSIONS.

Store will be closed during tho m pths Of
July aud August on saturdays at l o'clock;
other days at o'clock
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09

REMARKABLE discovery re-
garding primeval man Is an
nounced on such authority as
TO be entirely beyond cayil or
charge OF sensationalism. IL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09

ly developed In two cases the little
boxes of the inner ear were preserv-
ed. being retained In the cavity be-
hind the drum By the dried soft
parts,
Or. Moreno f. inclined 20 believe
that few specimens % the 'grypo-
therium" stiii survive IN the unex-
piored wilds of Patagonia, and this
notion Is shared by nr. Ramon IAstai.
who discovered the first bones OF the
beast that were found Indeed. f,r.
Listal goes SO far as TO declare that
he caught a glimpse 81 a living spec
linen disappearing IN the forest.
though. most unfortunately. the cir
cumsfnnccs were such, stream in
fervening, that he was unable 20 fol-
low IL. Other nRturalisis, however.
are exceedingly skepticai on this
point, believing that the creature has
been extinct Tor thousands of years.
II was a short-legged, shapeiess, un-
calmly brute. with four toes on each
~ it, front feet and three toes on
the hind feet. II fed on grasses aud
the ieavcs Of trees, which latter Il
frequently uprooied. being enormous
81 strong, and one ~ iis peouliarities
was an arrangement 81 little bony
processes put together like the stones
az pavement beneath ~ skin.
These ossicles were Irregular m shape
and size, but la some parts we're set
IN parallel rows quite dramatically.
They may have served 70 some cx-
tent the purpose 90 a coat - arrnor.
the beast being Incapable OK rum
ming aMay and possessing no Wsap-
ons % defense except - claws. Very
ilkely 3he tiger already mentioned
was ifs most deadly aha dreaded FOE.
Some years ago footprints II sup
posed giant men we're discovered ia
she nclghbothood q Carson New.
They were Interesting mntu & Was
sscertained that lu reality theT we're
fossil tracks % the rnyioion,' an
extinct species - sioth. slightly ble-
ger than tire gfgpothsfipm. The
footprints had hs-en made IN mlia
ttiuuNaeds e years aEu. and the Maud
had hardened At0 Fozk- thus pre-.
serving fham,
rhsre seems 70 have been three
gneeses az giant sloiha on this herii-
sphere iu ancient times. One. whieh
was warh the largest. nov known
as the taega tkeFlum, ranged frofn
Patagonia az far north 50 Virginia.
though occurring On The United States
ou1g ia smal belt froa FleTi1a
40 An8thet was TIRE nyiod0n.
which ranged from Pataguuia 10
ttcaWgh oar Western States }nta
DrcEra F'faaiiy there wss the cry
rs..t herium whlch appears - hass
s.stsn exclusively Sauts American.
Thssc Beasts were mueh Ike m0si4
arn siaGbs. except thaf they were
~ enormous size and Rad ieng tails
If as wopa seem 20 ~ the ease, The
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09

OF course he was In entire ignorance OF
the trap laid for him. He did not know
the house he was entering was the home
OF the assistant district attorney. who
suspected him. he was not aware thaesin
a rear room was the widow Of old Pref.
Bot. At the request Of the detective
Flechter played on the violin. and all
who were present praised It's excellent
tone. its marvellous sweetness and purity.
VIII YOU have a drink the detective
asked Flechter.
They walked over 10 the sidehoard, and
then Durdan. taking up the violin hur-
rfed out OF the room with It. saving he
would bring back some cigars, He went
at once into the back room. where As
sistant District Attorney Allen was try
ing TO keep Mrs. Bott calm.
Eagerly she looked for the marks which
had distinguished her husbands violin
and with which she was as familiar az
was he. She examined the scroll and the
back, the belly and the neck. her hands
trembling so that her companions were
fearful she would let the instrument fan
TO the floor. Then she looked through
the ''f' holes and gaxed long and earnest
~ at the faded bit OF paper which told
where and when the instrument was
made For FIVE minutes she said never a
word; then, handing the violin back TO
purdan, she dropped TO her knees. raised
her hands to heaven. and as the tears
streamed down her cheeks she exclaimed.
Thank God, Thank Godr
Flechter was arrested
And that night II was learned that the
district attorneys Office. believing the
old professors violin would find its way
TO Signor Nicoiini. had placed watch
on the tenor In Europe. and wherever he
went there was behind him a man whose
duty u was TO see n new violin was
made one OF his possessions
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09
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had ceased his inquiry into the mysterious
theft. He had from the very first. an
idea as 20 the identity OF the thief The
suspect was Victor 5. Flechter. The de-
tective opened negotiations with the deal
er, saying he represented a wealthy
Western man. Who desired 10 purchase a
genuine Strad. After some months of corr
respondence the detective, accompanied by
Harry p. Dgrdan. went 10 Fiechter's
store, and from his safe the dealer took
out violin. which he said was one Of the
few Strads in the world. Both the de-
tective and his companion afterward said
that, when they first laid eyes on the in
strument they felt positive II was the vio-
lin for which they were searching.
Bnt they proceeded cautiously. They
made several visits to Flechter. and when
Il seemed as II the negotiations must be
closed they said they would like to show
the violin to an expert before agreeing to
purchase e.. The dealer was willing
enough and he himself carried the instr,i-
ment TO % Gramercy park.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09

- stoyy, az related By the NeD
~ Press. deals toith the last fetc
- n the history Of Uiofin, the
Smfjon OF the famous master Anfo-
~ sfrodiUdrius. nearly ttco centH-
\ ~ ago.
~ Sos rent through eUerv prirdtiOn
J: - Ae might become the ofcnev of
~ measure. A felo years later IL
4 - sfoIen from him. and his grief
- It's loss took him to his grave.
~ xidop. needing his last ioords,
s1vv gare UP the search for the
!. lfrstrsmenf, the result being that
rorid-f1med c0nnoisseur tcns
Skeroed Nth stealing II. icas con-
800 and tcas sentenced TO impris-
esa<Nf for O year.
kefeeftnq his Innocence. he took up
a. seorh; expended thousands Of
xsjySys In the quest, and for sir
- fought his case in the courts.
~ s0p ne has found the RED
1frod" az II Is called, iohich uifI
,ege to the trorId he tcas falsely dc-
noeG he and Others who knew the
Aro(yumcnf, Including relatives OF
~ nan from Uhom 10 rds stolen.
lecJore II Is the ion0-mfssing Uiofn.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09

The yearly expenses % the snitan.hsve
been estimated al M less sum than
gngoes 90 ihip. q .soso alone ls spent
On the clothing 81 Tbs women and ft1.So
on the Fuitnp's own wardrobe. Nearly
81. 10000 is swallowed 40 hy presents. a.
Dsl0s goes for pocket money and stiif
another E.enoyo for the table. II seems
Incredible that 80 much money can prs
silay ee sg~n, IN year 10 ono assan.
but when Il II remembered that some
90 people live within the palace walls
live iusufiensiy and dress cxpenaiseiy ~
the cost - the cfYii iis'--if appears -
Nttia m0re cniupFthensiBie
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09

much OF the knowledge possessed by
science respecting the earlier fauna
OF the earth has been furnished by
these natural places Of storage, All
OF the material uneai,ned in this
case has been obtained by digging
beneath the floor Of an enormous
chamber, which seems to have been
Enclosed formerly by rude walls built
OF rough stones. The Enclosure was.
In fact. n stable or corral in which
the griffin beasts" were confined,
and IN one corner OF II was discover
cd the great store OF hay. evidently
cut by the natives for forage.
In digging three distinct strata
were found First there was a thin
surface layer OF ashes, shells. and
bones OF various no-account animals.
Next came a layer OF leaves. inter-
spersed with portions OF llama skelet-
ons. and beneath this WAS a stratum
about three feet thick composed
maiuly Of brownish dust and contain
ing "grypoiherium" bones and hair.
a Few large pieces 81 the hide az
The si0ths. certain human remains.
and the bones % beasts identified as
an extinct species ~ horse, and
large creature Of the cat tribe. like
as big as a modern Hengal tiger.
much larger than the existing jaguar,
ana seems 20 have correspunded In a
sort 81 way go the extinct cave lion
81 Europe. II was nearly related to
the modern ounce TELLS oncs).
Man was found represented in this
stratum by a shoulder blade. which
show ed signs 81 disease. and two avis
made from the leg bones ~ "a dos. 9th
e. evidences Of his presence. however.
were supplied hy the bones ~ aad
hide fragments az The griffith beasts.
one skuu showed fracture which
was undoubtedly made when she au,-
NAL Was Killed. presumably win a
stone AK aud other Indications
proved that tire hinge creature waa
thcgeupon cut q pieces-fnr rooki5g
ard eating. q may sup-'cse. A
piece ~ skin, over three fees in
length bad been partly stripped %
ffs bong haIs by means ~ blunt tools
of som~ kind. marks ~ which were
sti1 psrceptihie. This pieee appeared
to De- from she upper hack part ~
thr right fore ies. s1rne - ihe bones.
s.; should D. mentioned. bore marks
og fire. "a if they had bacn charrea
Incidentally 90 the ruas;4rg ~ ana
arss-
The notion that TIRE patagonians
may have miikea TBS gfi No beasts
is nothing ruerc than sugeaetian--
q mere s4Fnise IN fact. though entire
lY Within the bounds ~ gtsss hGity-
They may even have bred them IAN
i1ea watch obtains some plagtaihllilF
ffagn ise circumstance that sarae ~
fh., bones uuesrihesl are campsrai-
lively small tn size ami cvritutly thosa
% young animals. Three ~ the
skHis Wrre f8nud 81 such gcoi Cou-
ditian that casts ueru made % ths
brain cavities, thus TVprosigeinE the
evaHt form "a tht hrain ~ the 'gry-
potherllun These casts we exceed
irs,v Interesting, ard from ihom 70
q asccTiHlnel that the great siaths.
though so sguVad possessed keen
scent. the olfactory lobes being large
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09

Bott. who had removed TO Hoboken, and
the only signature was Gave Dweller."
1t was this:
Dear Madam--T wish to inform you
that the violin taken from your house
some time ago viii be returned II you
are willing to abide by agreements that
viii be made between you and l later
on. Il was my intention first TO dts
pose OF II, but on account of its great
value and the danger II wouid place
me tn by Offering IL for sale for such
large-Snm OF money / concluded to
wait. / have now thought the matter
over. and have come 10 the conclusion
that a little money Is better than none.
II you are anxious for the return OF
the violin and willing to pay sum
of money small compared with the
value OF the violin / think we can make
deal You can put a personal In the
New York Sun saying: 4 am willing
TO give sum OF money for the return
OF the violin When l see your per-
sonal in the sun | will let you know
how the exchange can be made"
Assistant District Attorney Allen never