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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18

ELECTION IS PROBABLE
Issue is of Serious M0ment-P0slti0n
of Various Secretaries on Propo-
sili0n Explained.

London, Sept. 1S-A political sen
sation of the first magnitude has been
caused by the publication in the Lon
Ion Daily News of particulars OF an
alleged plot whereby minority Of the
most powerful members OF the Cab
met have determined to force the IS
sue of conscl iption in the Cabinet "t
an early date; next week is mentioned.
Failing an agreement on the sub
iect, the Daily News declares, the
Ministers in question intend to resign
their Offices, precipitating Cabinet
crisis which would be attended by
great peril to the nation.
1t is stated that the object of the
conscripitionists is to force a gen
eral election on the issue of compul-
sorry service.
Winston Spencer Churchill, Chan
cellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, ad-
dressing munition workers at En-
field yesterday. said:
"For the last four or five months
the affairs of the Allies have no: been
as we'll as might be hoped. Three
great military events of outstanding
i1nortance, while not disastrous, were
d;:;appointments.
'In France and Flanders series Of
costly attacks WIS made on the Ger
man inc. and, although ground was
gained, the German lines were rot
pierced.
an the great battle of the Darda-
neles we gained invaluable ground.
which led us forward but we have not
the vantage point at which we aimed.
"Then came the invasion of Russia
by the Austro- Germans in enormous
strength, and the retreat of our gal
liant Allies, whose army, | am glad to
say, is intact.
"While Russia is recovering her
lost strength new and unmlstakahle
burden has fallen upon us. The sit
uation is very serious.
at is in our power to carry the wal
to successful conclusion, but we car
do it only if we utilize the whole
strength of our national capacity -
The gr;f which separates the advo-
Gates cf compulsory serTlce and o. til"
vclunta:y system is becoming wider.
The conscriptionist marihers of the
Cabinet arc Lord Curzon, Lord Lans-
downe, Lloyd-George, Winston Churc-
hill, Bonar Law, Austen Chamberlain,
LORI Selborne and Sir Edward Car
son.
Icyd Kitchener is as yet uncommlt-
ted either way. Bonar Law, Lori long
and Austen Chamberlain were not
inclined a short time ago, at any rate
to press compulsion if it meant a
split in the Government. It may be
added that Lord CurZon is one of its
strongest advocates.
LIoyd-George is believed to favor q
general election. Churchill probably
will be found to be more in favor of
referendum. Lord Lansdowne is ru-
mored to have weakened in his advo-
cacy of late. But these qualifications
as to individual attitudes are details
A conscriptionist Minister is already
behind the scenes busy canvassing his
friends in view of the coming crisis
in the Cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18
DEATH NOTICE

Departed this life, September II, 1915
in her forty-ninth year, MAMIE
BURWELL NORTON, daughter of
the late Rev.. George Hatley Norton,
and Ann Burwell Norton. Funeral
from her late residence, GIG Prince
street, at four o'clock Sunday. IN
terment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18

night, SeptemA
ber 18th, RICHARD DoGAN, IS
wears old, at his late residence 406
s Fairfax Street Alexandria. Va.
Funeral from the residence, Sun
day Sept. 18th, at loo p. m
Friends of the family are invited
to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18
N. and W. Engine Strikes
Big Jitney Bus, Injur-
ing Powder Makers
SIX SENT TO HOSPITAL
Four Richmond Policemen are to
Patrol Road Between Powder City
and Petersburg.

Richmond, Sept. 1S-Two men were
killed and six injured, several proba-
bly, fatally, late last night. when q
Norfolk and Western engine back
ed into & Petersburg Hopewell auto
mobile truck at Cedar Level crossing
three miles west of the powder plan,
town.
One of the dead men is john (Hap.
py) Gould, of Chesterfield County, the
driver of the automobile. The other is
sandy-haired youth, apparent.
about eighteen years old, who mas no:
been identified.
The injured are:
Branch Eppes, Of Dinwiddie County
cut and bruised about the face, bod,
and hips.
George Morrison, Petersburg. In.
juerd about the face and hips.
E. L. Morris, Portsmouth, Va, face
and head bruised and battered.
o. c. O'Neill, Benson, N. e., back
and body hurt.
n. c. Hinkle, of North Carolina, hips
and back wrenched.
J. C. Clarke. of North Carolina,
face and head bruised.
Of the injured, Eppes, Morrison
0'Neill and Hinkie have probably
Leem hurt internally, and one or two
Of them are regarded as in serious
condition.
The injured were brought to Peters
burg at 1:15 o'clock this morning OF
6 relief train, which was hurried tc
Tie scene shortly before midnight,
and all are now in the hospital in tina;
city. Seven physicians from Peters
burg, with Il number OF trained nurse:
went to Cedar Level in automobiles
and on the relief train.
The collision occurred between iC
and II o'clock. The engine was back.
ing toward Petersburg. having beei
used rs a "pusher" to help IA freight
train over the grade just east of Ce-
oar Level. Freight cars standing OF
the Sidetrack at the crossing ar,
said to have prevented the driver o.
the car from seeing the approaching
locomotive None of the occupants
heard the engine coming.
The rear end Of the tender caugni
the truck just as the front Of the ma
chine was midway of the main track
Gould's body was carried short dis
tance down the track before the en-.
gine was stopped and was badly
mangled.
The unidentified youth, who alsc
lost his life. was on the front seat
and his body was almost cut in two
The bodies of the dead men were lef
at the crossing pending the arriva
from Hopewel of Coroner Hargrave
of Prince George County.
There were twelve men on the au
.omobile truck, which was known a!
the "Republic" jitney. The four pas
| sengers who were seated towarc tint
rear of the machine saw the approach
ing engine in time to jump and es
cape injury. All of the men. with tn'
exception Of Gould, are said to i,av
been employees of the Du Pont Pow
der Plant, and were on their way t
work. The identity Of the sandy-hafr
ed young man may be established
by the numbered brass check, whicI
| al employees of the plant carry.
The motor truck was split in tw
] ny the impact of the locomotive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18
NOTICE

All subscribers to the Gazette not
receiving their paper promptly will
please notify the Gazette office so
that better service can be afforded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18

Stephen Davis has sold to W. Wal
lace Nicholson a house and lot or
south Alfred street between Gihbor
and Franklin streets. James. NJ
Treakle and Norman H. Treakle ano
wife have sold to Sarah Webster. q
house and lot on the south side q;
Lee street between Gibbon and VIII
kes streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18

Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows is
making plans for participating in the
laying of the cornor stone OF Acco-
,tink Lodge, No. Is, at Accotink. Va.
on Sunday afternoon, September 26,
The corner stone laying will be un-
der the auspices of Canton No. I,
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18

Funeral services for John ". Ira
.vcrs. who died suddenly yesterday
morning, will be held tomorrow after
noon at ) o'clock from his late resi-
;lence. 622 north Patrick street, ana
will be conducted by the Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, rector Of Grace Episco-
pal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18

Effie Dulany Ross beloved wife of
Geo. Ross died in Lewiston, Maine
Thursday noon, Funeral services al
? o'clock Sunday at the lst: Baptist
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18

The appeal of Cora Brown frcn.
i decision of the police court sentene-
ing her TO the. state reformatory
which was scheduled to be heard H.
the corporation court today has beer
postponed on account of the absence
Of Judge L. C. Barley from the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-18
LOCAL BREVI1'IES

The score 1T Richmond Bowling
Alley stood as follows last night:
Virginia S74, Steele S22.
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27
DIR. ROBINSON TO
|. SPEAK AT BANQUET
Wayne Co. Sunday School Assn.
Making Preparations For
500 Guests

One OF the most notable Of the com
Ing events in religious circles Is the
Business mems banquet to be
given in Hotel Cadillac on March 8,
under the auspices OF the Wayne
County Sunday school association.
DR.. George l.. Robinson. who is to be
one OF the speakers. Is wen and fav.
orably known in Detroit, having
preached In this city a number OF
times. He made q stirring address
At the Y. NJ. c. A. only two weeks
ago, his topic being. The crisis in
missions caused BY the European
war"
DR.. Robinson IL q professor in the
Mccormick Theological SEMINARY
and has Travelled extensively In Pal
estine and the Orient. He spent five
years. In Cairo, where he FIRST met
his wife. who II the daughter OF the
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27

tsisn,ssd Park, wni " ne prlneieel
spSaksS. An. men intesSs(ed u Ne
orgsnlsss zion are invited 70 astepd.
.u suR fnHD ss ana M r.. f PsS
Ken. .of the Highland Park High
vsntioa. Of sSpsIiss ssasnis u schools
wii 5sas. cs,d ssy = u s's Ss a. CHAR
s S !, .s 81 q: , ssys'ss e :s:Se!sS
beng drSs ana sS S:sSs f's
ss@ers .svss re rsssrH:S nom bus
MI %'' xnn New a sssc e's ss po,,y
ssrs.s from VIZ Visit a;SS ss: .s1
r'| ~ s.s y rcss H H. H|sh -.
mQ{ning on THE Holy spirit ana a.
sslisy.I" ne lat e : ssriSS % sss-
me- men: ..s pn shs M' ss,s dsu,. The syS9.
SsfyiC.. followed by aspscisi nSsSSsi
ana Mrs.. James q. yisro.. o.
from an extended trip In Florida and
NunsEsl ssryicss Tor Harriet Gene
y sts &, lSS: s :nS sspri .sl dsSsh
be held fem the home this sftsfncSh
The sub1eets OF sundays sefmons
ssusss rl e :rs s,,, Rirs;p s %'c
mornins. and -Eis went SboGs deiRs
be i ;sSS: *: .m IL sss s asSss
chapter. o. this church. The annual
election Of officers Was held. The re-
suits o. the election were g follows:
Miss Viola vtnt. prssi9snt: Niss Ma
Del Nelson. vice-presidsnt, Miss Ma
re Them, sscrstaryi Miss Euia
Mrs. j. y. Macdonald. Mrs. X. +. Cud-
more and Miss Kats Gordon.
Mrs. w A. stalker. OF Ann Arbor.
ers In the cause Of home missiona
lana SsrR trinity Sip' e sns sss bur JAR.
S Scm. %Ssc s.ss. s sss . % q u. wv. p q
On sunday svening the chorus choir
will present Sir Arthur Sulftvan's Ia
nous oratorio. The Prodigal Son."
under the direction OF Miss Alice II.
On Monday evening wsns watson
win give drama fesdins 81 SSStS
rarkington's novel. The Man from
Home" In the Trinity -. r. church.
Miss Martha n. Smith has returned
from Visit with friends and rOla.
tives In Port Huron. Mich.
y IL f. 4.
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27
HOLMER TALKS ON
PETER, THE OARSMAN

The unselhshness that should 90
with leadership. whether In school nc
tiyitles. baseball. sports, on the track
or In the Sunday school. was the
theme OF talk before $50 boys In
the gymnasium OF the Young Mems
Christian association, Saturday morn
ing, by secretaries OF the .Elixabeth-st.
boys branch. Peter, the oarsman.
was the character taken from the
Bible for the lesson for the boys Ia
their gym suits
Peters life as an osrsman on the
sea OF Galilee. where he developed
physical strength, resourcefulness.
Quickness Of thought and action In an
emergency, as well as courage in the
face Of danger, tended to ft him for
his later leadership in founding or
gained Christianity" said Adolph r.
Holmer, executive secretary of the
boys branch. Peter at first was
overimpulsive. conceited. tickle and
slow to learn. but Jesus was patient
with him and recognizing his unde-
yeloped qualities trained them for
tho responsibility they were to bear,
1T Is all right for player to wish
TO become the captain Of his team
II he thinks he has the ability to lead
it. But no fellow has any right to
seek 10 lead other fellows unless he
knows he can deliver the goods. The
safest rule 10 to let the other fellows
Judge who 10 the man best fitted to
lead them III yon have qualities for
leadership IL won't be long before
other people recognize them. Humil-
ity Is sure sign OF greatness. but It's
an awfully hard thing to acquire
sometimes"
The next lesson win be on the
theme OF Paul and his pluck.
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27

Comemncing next Tuesday, and con,
tinuing throughout the week the
speaker will be the Rev. Holmes Whit.
more, rector Of st. Paul's church, Mil,
waukee. Though comparatively little
known In Detroit, Mr.. Whitmore Is
exceedingly popular in Milwaukee
and in many other cities in the west.
He is regarded as strong, infiuen-
tial clergyman in his own diocese
and Is said to be avery able, inter
esting speaker.
Mr.. Whitmorei Us graduate Of Har-
ward college. and the Episcopal The
illogical seminary at Cambridge. Mass.
He was ordained priest In 1897 by
Bishop Lawrence, and I'm 1899. be
came assistant to DR.. Rainsford at
st. Georges church, New York city.
where he had charge Of important
work In that famous institutional
church until 1902. From there he
went to Christ church. Dayton. o.,
and for the pnst three years has been
rector Of st.-Paul's church. MIlwau-
kee.
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27
DR.. SMITH TO OPEN
LENTEN TALKS
Methodists Begin 5-Week Series
Of MONDAY Services in Detroit
Opera House, Monday

The Methodist churches OF Detroit
viii conduct q fve-week series OF
MONDAY Lenten services In the De
troit opera house. beginning next
Monday. AS usual. the meetings will
commence at IL noon and close at
1850 sharp. All seats are free. No
collections will be taken and the In
vitation is extended TO all. The spirit
Of the season has been put into the
earnest call. FORGET THE WORLD
AwHILE!.
The Rev. III. Lester Smith. pastor
of Central Methodist church, will be
the speaker for the first six days. As
"a frort-rank man In the city. and
leader in his own denomination. he
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27
Christian Endeavor Meetings


a. = O. Hr
Topic-"What win improve our
prayer msetingi" I Cor. ll:l-1a, 20.
Bethany Presbytsrian--Led by pray.
Or meeting committee.
Brewster Congregational--Led by
prayer meeting committee.
Csdillac-ave. Presbyterian--Lead
l. r. Austin.
Central Chsistian-Led by prayer
meeting committee.
Church Of the Rsdeemsr--Leads
Leonard Howard.
Covenant Prszbyterian--Led by
prayer meeting committee.
First Observation-Disclosures, Earl
Schellenberg. fH
First Holland Rsform--Led by pray.
or meeting committee.
Tcrt-st. Congrsgationai--Leader r.
]. Ward.
Highland Park Prssbytsrian-Led
by missionary COMMITTEE.
Memorial NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NJ
B. williams.
St Psurs sslical--Lsd BY
prayer meeting committee.
Woodwardbave. Presbyterian--Led
by prayer meeting committee.
5 ouslnSss anl Social.
Church Of the MISUNDERSTANDING
meeting Thursday svsuink, March 4
Central Christiah-ooci March 4.
y
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27

~. Dr. Broushsr SuI sDSak q "a
runaway couple" Next ts,day sftsf.
noon: 81 1850. the monthly Lsdiss'
missionary msetins ~ sAb church
vil be held ne xepic Cor the cay Z
tent book, .The Child 10 the Midst
-----
The spscial services. which have
been largely attended during the past
week, IN woodward-svs. Prssbytsrian
church. win - centinusd the com
Lcrd's supper VIII be celebrated on
March r:
---
IN the atanton Park Baptist
church. Hleht esneA and Portsr-sts..
the paator. tho Nav. 4. Il Dunn, will
Inc service st 1910; subject. do
mae" Thsrs viii be baptisms q
1852 -. 1ollpwS1 ~ the regular
evening worship; subject. Prom
Lo6ebars % Jsevsalem' $780,
X -----
In the First BaptiSt church. The
ordina1c 3 81 baptism win BE- admin-
istsrsd g tno elooe q the sermon
Sunday morning. BY the Rev. T. j.
villsrs. paetor special music By to
choir win - 3 feature OF the evening
woosr's last plss."
---
The Detroit Christian Endeavor I'M
lon VIII hold iu 4sSch conference
Monday evening. March J.. IN First
Presbyterian church. W0odward-aye.
ana ndmnnd-pL supper WI Do served
~ e;lo, y.
The universal Ihoueht Fraternity
VII hold services u 1 .. Q. =. tenn
pie. Grand River ana Avery-aves.. ~
> o'clock sunday anernoon. when
ueorss leslie WIZ sveak on tins
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27
5WS OF THE CHURCHES

Jewish figures. No statistics are
available, and the 1906 census gives
only heads OF families. which Is the
Jewish rule. IL II estimated that
|fhere are more than 100000 adults
connected with Jewish congregations
In the United States
With this report the Protestant
Episcopal church has crossed the mil
lion line, having gained S6,46s since
1910, and over 100000 since 1900. The
Methodist Episcopal church, which
ranks next to the Roman, Catholic
|church In size, gained ls54S7 in 1914
and II has gained nearly 100000 since
1900.
According to DIR. CAROLS figuring
the gain In the number OF preachers
during 1914 was double that OF the
year before, while the churches grew
by less than half the Increase OF the
previous year. 1..sTsSs --s-.fi.,-
The grand total for the church sit
uation In America. as the report tabu-
lates II. gives the membership at 3d.
70S, 149. OF individual congregations
there ara 225,613. And OF ministers
there are i7S,290. Many Of these min
listers are not pastors, while those OF
others are each -serying two. or. mora
churches. -gRs~s : ---t-'~s .-,E,.s. ivs-..-
Until a system OF reporting has
been adopted BY all denominations.
and until all have learned 70 make
reports. IL will be impossible TO know
definitely the statistical status OF re-
ligion In America. But the present
showing Is sufficient to make plain
that by no means the entire popula-
ton OF the land Is In church. and that
there is still room for all zealous &C
tivities OF the assorted bands Of
Christians In the country.
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27
SUBURBAN NEWS

YPDIIANTI.
possm.. S p:s, A q S:., s e suts
Mrs. !. Q. Homer has received word
81 ne 6eath Of her mother in Ana
FOrty-fepf patients have been cared
Hsslth Cottage. q which Miss Emma
Cross y the head nurse,
Ins fpsiianu study club VIII meet
q Ma pssss spsissuas. !. When Is sn sh s' e..
Vision Of the charter viii Be consid-
An auction tin ). held ru,.day.
Yp.!lsnti township. sftef which M.
Fuller Will discontinue the agficul-
tura pursuits He has rented MS
asrM 20 Jshn S,v WIissS The rclisrs win
Rev. chas Mott is entertaining the
SchrevS family OF Howell.
Menson Wing will entertain the .On
Inc ,Sss' Isr YsI SaRodns club sh!. evening
.y Mr., p s,, = J 4. q ives. Forest
Of Detroit; = caring sSr her.
late jossph Mciityrs. Of this city. is
JamsS r. kichmond Of the Normsi
PHI ssiiipp e i Is:i.Is. ssaehinr A. csi.s,
Miss Agnes Allen, OF the Normal
Huton, Ill. public school faculty.
Miss Edna Ksyion II on the sick
me m.IF,ss. Of jobs cr,.nmaa, Of
the hrm OF Brlggs q BRENNAN, paper
hangers and decorators. TO Mrs.. Bss-
sle .conat took place today. Mr.. and
Mrs. 0resnman Will Be at home after
March I In .pretttly furnished home
on North Washington-st. 81
Word has come from Detroit Of the
illnees Of Mrs. Harvey Bowen. former.
" Mics Nellie Dunn, OF this city. Who
was recently opereted on Tor tuuoor.
MI. and Mr. Thomas HaoAndrsw
viii isavs Monday for San ffsncisco.
Ths Pyshias sisters raw. . p,sssapt
suchrs party Friday sfssrnoen 1t the
The Bs,-Hy-No Music club msss,.r
has been postponed until Ssfurday.
March & bscauss Of numerouS ofhef
eocial gethsrinss which are being hsid
r!:;ss Non Ss,s II, i. s..ssssy
ysdeisg En- esniysrsSry q ms parsstS.
VIM W Alsxendsr u eonA4sd 70 he
heUe On bunelo-st with injuries re-
sdvsd u . railroad soot1snf IN which
e received synroksn nose. cut hip.
|, TED sinsrd recently nos, valuable
-@--. -. ,.I
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27
|LENTEN SERVICES
WELL ATTENDED
Bishop Anderson Sets New Rec
ord in Miles-Dr. Whitmore
Is Next Speaker

Detroiters this year are evidently
going 10 observe Lent in earnest II
the attendance at the Lenten noon
day services now being conducted In
the Miles theater. Is any indication.
A new record has been set, for every
day since the opening service the big
auditorium Of the Miles has been we'll
filed. Bishop Anderson, OF Chicago.
having proven a very popular speaker.
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27

Preparation for work through sep.
Isration from sin" will< be the theme
of the morning sermon In Fisher
Memorial Methodist church. East
Grsnd-blvds and Gratiot-ave., next
sabbath morning:S Bible school at
|1t;3e IN; Epworth league devotion
|al meeting az $3.50 u. m. The pastor,
the Rev. James Chapman, win preach
In the evening. the service beginning
lat 1870 D. m.
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27

needs little introduction to Detroit
people. DIR. Smiths early training,
that OF a toiler In the OIL fields: his
educational advantages and his large
experience In his profession, make
him an ideal man to open the series.
He VIM present the following subjects
In order: Temptation" The great
God Self, Now" Addition by sub
traction" What are you seeking7"
and THE cross
A competent leader win direct each
days music. and n corps Of ushers
viii handle the crowds.
The Detroit times., 1915-02-27

Rev Mr.. Harvey, o Presbyterian mis-
sionary In Egypt He Is one OF the
great platform orators OF the coun-
TRY, aud his topic on this occasion will
he. x lfEhthouse In the community. %
\ William III. Danforth, of 81. Louis,
|president or the Ralston Purina Co,
will also be one OF the speakers. He
is one Of the most prominent -usi-
mess men or st, Louis, and II greatly
[fnterested Ia. the orxauized1 SUNDAY
Ischool work. He Il president of the
| Missouri State Sunday School asso-
citation. and also Chairman OF the sec.
londary Cor ''teen-age''1 division com
imittee or the Internationai SUNDAY
School association He devotes q
tiarEe portion OF his time 20 Sunday
school work, and liks-lH J. Helms.
considers II paying investment"
Another speaker OF note will be
w. G. Pearce. OF Chicago. associate
general secretary Of the International
association, who Is known throughout
North America as one of the founders
OF the great Adult Bible Class move.
lment which has resulted in thou.
Ipands $of men and women becoming
nntSrested IN Bible study In the Sab
bath school. The toastmaster will be
d s. Kresee. president Of the g. g.
tKreske Co. Detroit. "a business man
who believes An the Sunday school
as q great character building agency
and keeps In close touch with the De
ltroit and Michigan state work.
Invitatfons TO the banquet are now
being mailed from the once of the
associations No. 1914 Kresse building
The Tickets are 81. and while IL II q
lrbusiness mems banquet" the ladies
ERE invited. More rhan 600 guests are
texpected and tickets must be secured
In advance to insure reservations.
Frank-E. Fisher. president OF the
Detroit Electric welder CO., IL presi
dent OF the Wayne county organizs
ton. and IL another business mar
who believes In giving much OF nj,
time and money TO the support OF ths
Sunday school work