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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Virginia News.

DR.. Peter William Miller, OF Win
chester. died Saturday of Brights dis
ease, aged SO years.
A large new barn on the farm OF }.
H. Dunlap, in Frederick county, was
destroyed by fire Friday
William Callahan, aged "a years,
died Saturday at the home OF his son,
Samuel Callahan, in Stafford county.
E. r. Conner, of Manassas, was seri-
ously injured Saturday evening by being
thrown by a horse into a barbed wire
fence.
After being arrested in Roanoke,
Frank Smith, once socialist candidate
for Congress, yesterday cut the main ar
terry in his leg.
S Bailey, well-known and popular
travelling salesman of Tidewater, died at
his home, at Kiussle, Westmoreland
county, Friday night, aged 90 years.
Isaac n. Lake, a prominent farmer
and Confederate soldier, died at his home,
near the Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs, Friday, aged seventy-two years
Fifty box stalls recently erected by
the Horse and Colt Show Association of
Loudoun county we're destroyed Friday
night by fire. The grounds of the asso-
citation are located about one mile from
Leesburg. The loss is about $500.
Rishop A. Van de Vyver issued per-
emptory instructions yesterday 10 the
priests of the Virginia diocese, prohibit
ing the performing OF the marriage cere-
mony after O'Clock in the afternoon.
The bishops decree was read yesterday
in every church of the diocese, which
comprises the State of Virginia and
part of West Virginia. The reason given
is that night marriages attract people
out of mere curiosity whose bad conduct
mar the ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
The Meriwe,her Court Martial.

Annapolis, Nd, Nov. 81 The Meri-
wether court martial opened shortly after
10 O'Clock this morning. Lieut.. Com
mander Robinson, Meriwether's counsel,
called Midshipman Hugo w. Taylor,
fourth class, who testified that the
clothes found in Meriwether's room
belonged to him. The fourth classman
said that he had loaned the civilian suit
to Meriwether. Taylor said that Mid
shipman Branch, after finding the suit,
asked witness if he had any citizens
clothing in Bancroft Hall, and upon re-
ceiving an affirmative reply told Taylor ::
"He had better get hustle ON and re-
cover them"
Taylor went to Meriwether's room
and made search but was unable to
find the suit. He returned twice to
Branch for directions but Branch only
said that if he would hunt hard enough
be would find the clothes. Taylor f.
nally reached the suit case well hidden
away in the wardrobe.
"Was it not kindly act on Brsnch's
part to tell you to get The suit" asked
District Attorney Rose.
Eyes, otherwise they would have con-
fscated," answered Taylor.
Captain Mark, Judge Advocate, OBJ
jected to testimony establishing Branch's
grudge against Meriwether unless it was
shown that the latter had knowledge OF
Branch's acts. After conference, Adj
miral Ramsey announced that the court
wonld receive testimony tending to es-
tablish Branch's luminosity provided
Meriwether had knowledge OF the facts
before the fight
The court called Midshipman Willis
w. Bradley, second class, who testified
that Meriwether asked him what be
would do about Branch's conduct in in
speeding his room.
II told him." said Bradley, "that so
long as Branch was on duty, would do
nothing, but atterward, l would tell
Branch what thought of him. Meri-
wether said that was what he intended.
| went on duty the day following and
Branch said to me, We have one common
object, and that is to stick that man Meri-
wether on the "happy report asked
Branch why, and he nswered that every
body hated Meriwetber."
DR.. T. w. GlazebrOok, cOroner's
surgeon for the District of Columbia,
was present at this mornings session.
He is an expert on autopsy and was
present at yesterdays examination OF
Branch's body.
Indications point to surgeons re-
port of the autopsy on the body of Branch
that will be favorable to the contention
of the defense that death was caused b!
internal organic troubles resulting in an
embolism of the brain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27

day morning, by shooting herself, as
stated in the Gazette of that day con-
fessed that she is Mrs. V. Grissom, and
that her home is in the town of Spray,
n. c., about twenty miles from Dan
vile. Family troubles, the police sus-
pect, prompted the act. Mrs. Grissom
is the secretary and treasurer OF the
Leaksville Wooden Mills, near Spray,
N. G. Grissom married his wife out
West eleven years ago, coming back to
North Carolina. Three years ago, on
account of incompatibility of .empera'
meni, they separated. The physicians
at the Emergency Hospital now enter
tain some hope Tor the recovery OF Mrs
Velma Gnssom. Robert Grissom, the
husband, reached Washington this
morning and had a lengthy conversation
with his wife. He refused TO discuss
the matter of a reconciliation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Killed His Uncle.

Lester Ruffner shot and instantly
killed his uncle, Isaac p Ruffner. at
the home of the former, seven miles
north of Luray, yesterday morning. The
tragedy was the outcome of an old grudge
between the Rutfner families. Lester
Ruffner, in company with Peter Abbott,
Wilmer KILLER and young man by the
name of Keller, we're fox hunting on the
formers place, when Isaac Rufiner and
bis son, David, came on the scene and
wanted to join their dogs in the chase.
To this, it is alleged, Lester Ruffner OBJ
iected, and at the same time ordered his
uncle and the latter's son of of the
premises.
Isaac Ruffner became indignant and
said he would hunt where he damned
please" regardless of the orders OF his
nephew. David Rufiner aud Lester
Ruffner engaged in scutile. and the lat
ter declares that while he was holding
David Ruffner at bay and trying to keep
him from shooting, Isaac Ruffner was
cooking bis gun and making ready to
shoot.
Lester Ruffner says his gun was rest
ing on his left arm, and with his right
arm he was holding back David Ruffner.
Seeing Isaac kufner was ready to fire,
he pulled the trigger, and the entire load
of buckshot took effect in his uncle's
body from the face to the abdomen, kill
ing him instantly. Lester then says he
shot at David, although he does not
think he hit him.
Not knowing Isaac Ruftner was dead.
the man who did the shooting crawled
behind log, saying he expected to be
ridded with shot. Later he went to his
home and telephoned the sheriff and gave
himself up.
The dead man was about fifty years of
age, and leaves a widow and seven chill
dren. The man who did the shooting is
not more than twenty. seven years of ago
and has a wife and two children, his vile
being daughter of Noah Fox, who was
murdered at the distillery of John ID.
Ruhner, father of Lester Rufiner, who
died two years ago. The Rufners have
been having trouble for several years, a
brother of the man who did the shooting
and the dead man having had an encoun-
| Ter SATURDAY..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Trial OF Anarchists.

Paris, Nov. 27.-The trial of the an
archists accused of com plicity in the at
tempt 10 assassinate King Alfonso of
Spain, on the night of May 81,
when a bomb wss thrown at the
young king, while he was riding with
President Loubet in this city, began to-
day. The charge of throwing the bomb
is still laid to the myst' rious Spanish
anarchist Farras, who has never been
caught. Four others are accused of COM
plicity in the plot against the Spanish
ruler, and all appeared in court. The
prisoners are Charles Malato, the Span
ish journalist, the Spaniard Valllna, who
was found to have bombs in his possess
sion; Malato's janitOr, man named
Caussanel, and an Englishman named
Harvey. All the men acknowledged
that they hold anarchistic opinions but
deny that they belong to the fighting
variety of "Reds," Va!lina is the only
one who admits any part of the charges
made against him. He acknowledged
that he had bombs in his possession, but
declares that they we're not intended to
be used against Alfonso.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27

INTELLIGENCE from Lexington is to
the effect that twelve of the refractory
cadets "cut' inspection on Saturday
that they might be expelled. Their ex-
pulsion cannot be too quick. The
trouble has been that these boys have
been tcmporized with too much. They
went to the Institute to learn discipline;
they knew the regulations and openly
violated them, refused to make amends
and now wish to appear as martyrs. But
the stain Of expulsion will cling to them
throughout their lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Army and Navy Revolt.

Russian army and navy authorities
are losing control Of their men and re-
volts at Sebastopol and Vladivostok are
spreading. Mutinous soldiers at Vladi-
vostok yesterday killed two of their off
GERS and wounded five others.
The rebellious sailors at SebastopoI
number 4, 900. and it is doubted if the
men on the ships in the harbor can be-
restrained from joining the revolution
ISIS.
Another regiment of troops at Sebas-
topOl cheered the mutineers and is likely
to join the other rebelious soldiers.
The authorities now have little conf
dence in even the st. Petersburg garri-
son, as it is apparent that the social rev.
olutionary leaders are winning over the
armed forces of the empire to their cause.
Premier White and his ministers are
perplexed over the increasing peril of
the government and rumors of dicta
torship are revived.
General Nepluef, commander Of the
Sebastopol fortress, is 2 captive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, ID. c.. Nov. q.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington. d. c., Nov. q.
President Roosevelt this morning re-
moved from Office VIM. S. Lieb, U. 5.
Assistant Treasurer at Philadelphia for
violations of the Civil Service rules.
The President wrote Mr. Lieb long
letter. setting forth the reasons for his
actions and gave it out for publication.
Among other things, he says: at ap-
pears to me very clear that there has
been a constant and consistent effort on
YOUR part to envade the provisions OF the
Civil Service law; to hamper its work
ings as far as possible, and to obstruct
in every wav the action Of the commits
sion. In your case it seems to me clear
ly established that you have sought con-
tinnally to take advantage of every kind
of technicality in order to avoid carrying
out the law in good faith. By taking
advantage of this technical ties you have
kept upon the roll in almost continuous
positions certain Of your own relations
and at least one person whose appoint
meut was evidently pressed merely for
political reasons, instead Of making all
proper effort to carry out the law SIS it
applies to appointments within the
classified services" The Presidents
letter further says: at clearly appears
that in one examination held upon in
formation furnished by your officer there
was such clear evidence of fraud that it
had to be Cancelled. The evidence as to
the fraudulent character of the eIamins-
ton implicated your sister, two persons
from Your own town, and one person
who was at that time serving in your
office under temporary appointment and
who was subsequently dismissed from the
service for swearing falsely"
The United States government is 60
ing to allow the Cuban government to
handle the situation in the Isle Of Pines
as it sees fit. There is no intenuon on
the part of this government to send war
ships or to in any other way interfere in
the proper exercise of the authority OF
Cuba over the island, which authority
has been fully recognized By the United
States, any more than it world seek to
interfere with the French government
in any measures it might see fit to take
10 putting down disturbances in the Is
land of Martinique or some other OF its
possessions. From statements made al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
TOday's Telegraphic News
The Revolt OF Russia.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 27.-Advices re-
ceived here this morning from Seyastopol
the scene of the mutiny on the part of
sailors of the Black Sea feet, who were
Joined by many soldiers from the garri-
son, says that the city is quiet and the
authorities have gained the upper hand.
Paris, Nov. IA British agent at
Sevastopol, Russia, has cabled for help
saying that life and property are no long
er safe in the city.
st. Petersburg, Nov. 27.-Advices re-
ceived today from Vladivostok state that
a serious outbreak occurred among the
soldiers there yesterday. A number Of
the soldiers mutinied aud killed three
of their officers and wounded another.
Seven of the ringleaders of the mutiny
and forty others have been placed under
arrest.
Today's news in regard to an outbreak
among the soldiers of the Manchurian
army shows the situation to be serious.
The soldiers are demanding that they
shall be sent home Immediately aud they
threaten to kill their officers unless their
demand is granted.
The soldiers have received full infor-
nation in regard to recent happenings
in Russia, and are 10 revolutionary
mood. Thousands of revolutionary
pamphlets have been circulated among
the troops and many subordinate officers
have taken the side of the revolutiOnists
and are urging the men to revolt. The
situation is extremely grave.
The authorities la st. Petersburg do
not know how to meet the situation,
which has thus arisen. They fear to
bring the soldiers home and are afraid,
on the other hand, that if they do not
do so there will be a general revolt in
the army.
Odessa, Nov. 27.-The crews Of all
the vessels comprising the Black Sea
feet have expressed their sympathy with
the Seyastopol mutineers who are still
masters of the situation.
Odessa, Nov. q, p. m.--The latest
adyices from SevastOpol state that the
forts trained their guns in demonstrate
ing manner upon the mutineers and the
commander sent warning that he would
fire on the crowd and the barracks un-
less the mutineers surrendered. Quiet
followed Immediately, and the troops
nov hold the town in order.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 27.-Eight thou
and of the unemployed have left for the
interior to try and induce the peasants
to join in a general uprising.
st. Petersburg, Nov. PA telegram
from Odessa contains the alarming rumoi
that the mutineers of the Black SEES fleet
intend to sail for Odessa and take posses
sion of the town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
The V. M. I. Affairs.

A crisis in the situation at the Vir-
ginis Military Institute was reached. Sat
urday afternoon when twelve of the thir-
teen oath.bonnd cadets cut inspection by
remaining up town, their object in this
breach of discipline being to force the is.
sue of their expulsion. Shortly after in
spectiOn the twelve cadets returned to
barracks and we've Immediately put under
arrest. 1t is believed their expulsion will
follow. This was their purpose in yiolat-
ing the regulations.
One of the thirteen Saturday rendered
his resignation after complying with the
requirements of the Board of Visitors by
expressing his regrets for INSTRUMENTATION
in threatening to leave the school unless
the mess hall fare was improved. The
twelve remaining it is said, have been
anxious TO save their classmates as far as
possible from the extreme penalty
brought about by the pledge of the few
to refuse all propositions of receding
from the stand they took when they at
first declined to apologize for what the
Board of Visitors considered a hagent
breech of discipline The "oath-bound
thirteen" have remained firm and un-
Welding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
rELEa RApHIo BREvlTIEs.

II is reported that Little Danbury q
cottage town on Fairfield Beach, Conn.,,
is burning up. Many cottages are al
ready destroyed.
The terrific gale which prevailed yes
terday and last night, did great damage
in England and 10 portions of western
Europe. Considerable damage has been
done to shipping. Several piers at Eng
lish channel ports we're broken, houses
were unroofed and trees we're uprooted.
A number of vessels were driven ashore.
no loss OF life in the channel has been
reported. The steamer Paridot, of the
Glasgow line, is reported wrecked on the
coast of Antrim and eight bodies have
been recovered.
Mary Jane Harris, a negress, lOl years old,
died at New Rochelle, ~ Y. Yesterday.
She had been in good health until last week.
She was born in Georgetown, ID. c.
Jennie Allegro, IS. Stephen Roctana, 9,
and Domico Rotana, 8, were fatal.y burned at
Connellsville, Pa, today in fire which de-
stroyed the home Of Cesaere Rotuna.
The old established firm of Cobhel and
Rouyie at Liverpool. today announced its
inability to meet its engagements in the
weeks settlements.
The report that the English battleship
| King Edward VII. had foundered of Gibrla-
tar is untrue. The warship is safely anchor
ed in the harbor.
Hundreds of windows in buildings were
broken by a hurricane which swept over
Brussels last night, and great deal of other
damage was done.
Three men were killed and two injured in
a collision Of freight trains near the crossing
west of the station, at South WATERFORD, Me-,
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Reported designations.

New York, Nov. 27.-Unotiicial an
nouncement was made today that Rich
ard A. McCurdy, President of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company, has placed
his resignation in the hands OF the trus-
tees of the company, and that it will be
accepted as soon as his successor shall
be found. A tentative Offer according
to report, to head the company, was
made to James B. FOrgan, President of
the First National Bank of Chicago,
who once was an Equitable director.
Mr.. Forgan declined to consider the Of
fer, it is said. 1t is also unoficially an
nounced that President McCurdy's son,
Robert H. McCurdy, general manager
of the Mutual, and his sOn-in-law, Louis
A. Thebaud, the favored general agent
for New York, have also resigned.
Each of these three men had been draw
ing approximately sl5O,OOO year in
salaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Change for the Worse.

Chicago, Nov. pa marked change
for the worse in the condition of Marsh
all Field, jr., was reported at Mercy
Hospital today. 1t was said Fields
strength was failing, his temperature
had increased to two-tentbs of a degree
above normal and bis pulse was rapidly
increasing At 1920 o'clock, the Field
family was at he bedside, the physicians
stating The probabilities are that the
wounded man would not live three hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Football

The football games of Saturday closed the
season for many Of the college eleyens. The
following are the results Of the principal
games:
At Cambridge-Yale, 6; Harvard, O..
At New York-Pennsylyania, %; COlum-
bis, 0.
At West Point--West Point, IL; SYRIA
cuse, 0.
At Annapolis-Navy. II; Virginia. 6,
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., ~ George
Washington g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Mrs Rogers 20 Hang.

Washington, Nov. 27.-1he Supreme
Court of the United States today declin-
ed to save Mary Mabel Rogers, the Yer
mont murderess, from the gallows. The
District court of the United States for
the District of Vermont, which denied
her application for a writ of habeas
corpus, was sustained in that decision,
and Mrs. Rogers appeal was dismissed.
As far as the Supreme Court of the
United States is concerned the woman
will have to hang December 8, the date
xat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Student Expelled; Pastor to Resign.

A sensation was stirred up at Shen-
andoah Valley Academy, of Winchester,
Saturday, because of the expulsion of
Irwin McCsrty, young man of Buffalo,
n. Y, who became involved in per-
sona encounter with Professor Raymond
White, member Of the faculty, whose
whose home is at Albany, N. Y. The
trouble arose over the circulation Of
hand bills announcing that Professor
White would declaim before the Sigma
Rho Delta Society. A large number CT
students also issued circulars referring
to Professor White as "Peeping
Lizzie" which was the actual cause Of
the trouble. The proposed debate was
refused by Principal James B. Lovet.
It is currently reported that Professor
White will resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell aud completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
by f. j. Cheney d Co., Toledo. o., contains
no mercury. and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. In buying HALLS Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. J.
Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all Druggists, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for cor s1palon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-11-27
News Of the Day.

A slight earthquake shock was felt
10 Washington about 8 O'Clock Saturday
night.
The rule against having flowers in
either House of Congress on the open
i1g day will be enforced next Monday.
Secretary Wilson reports that the
value of farm products in the United
States this year will reach Sc, 4l5, 900,
600.
Special Agent Pepper reports that the
United States sold Canada last year
$3.50, 900, 900 of products and gave her
%, 900 settlers.
Edward Gustsfron, of South Norwalk,
c., was on Saturday killed BY his de-
mented wife, who was later found, a
raving maniac, in the swamps.
Lord Rosebery has refused to follow
the lead of Sir Henry Campbell Ban
herman on the Irish question, empha-
sizing the split 10 the liberal party.
Louis Dalrymple, one of the most
famous cartoonists in America, was taken
from his lodgings, yesterday in New
York, to a sanitarium OH Long Island.
H is insane, probably hopelessly.
Thomas w. Lawson announces that he
has won the fight for control of the an
nual elections of the Mutual and New
York Life Insurance companies which
means the overthrow of President Nc
Curdy and Presid cot Mccall.
Secretary Taft 10 Washington last
night gave a dinner at his home to the
board of consulting engineers of the Pan
anna Canal Commission. The occasion
was a farewell entertainment OF the for
eign delegates, who left today for New
York en- route to their respective coun-
tries.
The Jury in the case of Pendleton Fill
more Taylor, indicted in Washington
for killing his wife, by striking her on
the head with a Ratchet, reached an
agreement at AIS o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and rendered a verdict OF
manslaughter. The verdict was quail
fed with recommendation for the mercy
of the court The defendant was remand
ed to jail to await sentence.
Without formality the final chapter in
the war between Russia and japan was
enacted in the diplomatic room of the
State Department in Washington Sstur-
day afternoon, when at 4:05 O'Clock
Baron R0sen, the Russian ambassador,
and Mr.. Takahira, the japanese minis
ter, on behalf of their respective sover-
eigns, exchanged Publications OF the
treaty Of Portsmouth, which was signed
September 5, last.
Four men, ali colored, were burned to
death in a fire which destroyed the of
flee building of kindling-wood yard at
900 K street northwest, Washington,
shortly before 2 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The building in which the men
were burned was a two-story structure,
and it is supposed the men we're asleep
on the second floor. A fifth man jump
ed from a second story window, breaking
his leg, but escaped the fate Of the others.
A meeting was held in Philadelphia a
few days ego by the anthracite coal
operators. They decided to fight the de-
mands which will undoubtedly be made
by the United Mineworkers of America.
This includes recognition of the union,
eight-hour workday and a minimum
wage-rate fer day labor. 1t is stated
that 10 the event of an anthracite miners
strike the bituminous operators may
be drawn into a plan for a general
shutdown.
The woman who attempted suicide 10
Fsrragut Square, Washington, on Satur-