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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
JERSEY WOMEN
LOSE The BALLOT
Over $4,000 Majority Cast
Against the Suffrage
Amendment
TO WAIT SEVEN YEARS
Defeat of Other Proposed Change III
the Constitution Prevents Sub
mission of Question.

Equal suffrage was lost to the wo-
men of New Jersey, by heavy ma
iority yesterday. The majority may
90 to 10000. The exact figures were
not ascertainable at midnight because
The count of the vote was slow, bu;
enough were in hand to Indicate that
only one of the 81 counties cast q
majority in favor of the amendment
The single exception is Ocean county:
bordering on the Atlantic Ocean, anC
with a large agricultural and fisher
men vote. It's estimated majority
in favor of the amendment is 300.
James R. Nugent, Democratic lead
e. of Essex county, and who was !;
big factor in the opposition, declared
At midnight that that county has Civ
en- at least 10000 against suffrage.
IF that figure is carried out the tota'
majority in the State will be nea:
10000.
The city of Trenton and Mercer
county, early returns indicated, voteo
against the amendment by large
majority. President Wilson's own pre-
cinct, the Seventh, Of Princeton Dor.
ough, voted against suffrage by o
majority Of more than 3 to |; the fig
ures being. For, Ga; against. $50.
AS both the other proposed amend
ments to the State Constitution were
also rejected by heavy majority
the advocates of equal suffrage will bt
obliged to wait sesnr years bcfo-e
they can hope to have another vote
upon the issue. A proposed amend.
ment may be offered in the Legisla,
.ure five years hence. and. i adopted
" that aud the succeeding session
t can be submitted 70 vote and thai
viii mean 1922.
The anti-suffragists said the result
was just what they had looked for
,ecausc the people of New Jersey
are not ready to adopt the radica
program of the West. They claim
that only n small proportion of tho
,oters of the State were willing tt
risk the change, and that those wht
realy favored itawere outspoken,
while the vast majority went abou'
their business with nothing to sa!
lpon the question until it came time
to cast their ballots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.
Cars Manifesto Says Ferdinand's
Course is Treason to Slay Cause. .


: Pctrograd, Oct. 2O.-The following
imperial manifesto has been issued:.
eve hereby make known to all ou'
loyal subjects that the treason of Bul'
garia to the Siav cause. prepared wltf
perfdy since the beginning Of the
war. has now. although it seemed i'm.
possible. become an accomplished fact
Bulgarian troops have attacked oul
loyal ally, Serbia, already bleeding
in the struggle against a stronger
enemy.
"Russia and the great powers. oui
allies. tried to dissuade the govern
ment OF Ferdinand OF Coburg, from
taking this fatal step. The reallza-
ton of the ancient aspirations of the
Buigar people regarding the anneXa-
ton of Macedonia was assured 10
Bulgaria by other means. in con-
formity with Slav interests, but un-
der methods prompted by the Ger
mans and fratricidai hatred OF the
Scrbians triumpfed.
bulgaria, our coreligionlst. llber-
ated but a short time ago from the
Turkish yoke by the fraternal love
of the Russian peop7e. openly TOOK
c;do. with the enemies of the CHRIS
tian faith. Slavism and Russia.
'sThe Russian people regard with
sorrow the treason of Bulgaria Which
was so near to it until these last 1e"
DAYS. and. with bleeding heart ii
draws its sword against her. leaving
the fate of the betrayer OF the STAY
cause to the just punishment Of God
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
Win Temporary Point East
of Rheims, But French
Retake 1t
FIGHTING is FIERCE
Hill Seventy Retaken by Germans
Heavy Artillery Fire South of La
Rasse Canal.

Paris. Oct. 90 Ha ing failed IN
their. attempts to drive the French
from their newly acquired occupations
in the Champagne, the Germans TO-
day turned their attention to ne"
region just east of Rheims. Here on
u front of a little more than six miles
from La Pompelle, to Prosnes-the
Germans made severe attack with
large forces under cover OF clouds OF
asphyxiating gas and preceded by
heavy artillery preparation.
The Germans were successful IN
driving the French from their llrst
line trenches, but later in the DAY an
energetic counter attack recaptured
all points which remained in the hands
of the Germans. According to the
statement of the French war Office
tonight the German losses in this
Intellectual attack were considerable
The purpose Of an attack in this
region can easily be understood. Pros
nos lies about five miles west of lI-
berivc, the western extremity OF the
recent French effective movement to
Champagne.
Had the Germans been able to break
through the French lines at this point
they would not only have cut off the
city of Rheims from the southwest,
but as well would have compelled a
retreat on the line further to the
east: that is, they would have gain
ed in this movement the purpose
which they failed TO attain IN their
attacks on the new French positions
in Champagne.
Elsewhere on the front during last
night and today there has been little
more than artillery fighting, while in
the Vosges the Frencn destroyed some
German mine works at WOilu by coun-
ter-mines.
During Monday night TIE Germans
renewed their heavy infantry attacks
east of Soucliez, but the French, by
artillery and rifle fire, repulsed the
attack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
PRESENTED WITH WATCH
Oriental Lodge Tenders Reception to
Ernest r. Boyer.

Oriental Lodge. No. 6, Knights Of
Pythas. tende,ed to E. r. Royer. P.
c., Of this lodge, reception. on last
evening. Mr.. Boyer has just returned
from meeting of the Grand Lodge
of Virginia. which met at Charlottes-
Vile. and at this session of the Grand
Lodge. he vas elected to the Office of
Grand Outer Guard, During the ev-
ening music was rendered by the
American Indian Guard Band, and at
q late hour the lodge adjourned to
the banquet nall, where spread had
been prepared by committee in
charge. Mr.. Boyer, was presented
with handsome gold watch and chain
as a token of esteem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
BANDITS SHOT DOWN
Mexicans Who Wrecked Train In
Texas, Killing Three men,
Trailed by Posses. =

Brownsville, Texas, Oct. 2o.-Ie'
Nexicans Yesterday paid with theil
lives for alleged completely in Mon
day nights wrecking OF St. LOUIS
Brownsville and Mexico passenger
train en- the outskirts Of Brownsville
the killing of three Americans anc
wrrluing of four others.
Peace officers said last night me!
had clues to other Mexcans Connect
ed with the robbers. No secret wa
made that more would be killed If CIV
ilians and posses catch them.
Sixty Mexicans, most Of them ores:
ed in the uniforms of Carranza sol
diers, wrecked and ''shot up south.
bound passenger train on the 81.
LOUISE Brownsville and Mexico Rali
road Monday night.
The bandits escaped after roobins
the passengers ami footing the nag
gage car.
The wreck occurred five and nall
miles north of Brownsville. The MeXi'
cans afterwards burned 5DO-Io't
bridge to delay pursuit. Telephone
wires also were cut.
The bandits, who are reported t.
have been lead by Luis de la Rosa,
noted Mexican of Matamoras, movef
the bolts and spikes from 4 rail an;
fastened a wire to each end OF tn
loosened steel. When the train reach
ed the scene the rail was jerked from
its place and the locomotive and tw'
forward cars went into the ditch.
Before the passengers recovere'
from the shock, five MeXicans enter
ed the first car and ran through tn
train shouting "Death to the Grlng-
oesv and "Death to soldiers!" Pas
scngers were told to hand over Their
valuables and any show of resistanc
was instantly met by clubhed revol
vers. Several passengers were force'
to remove their shoes and outer cloth
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
State Camp Opens Annual Convcn
ton in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, Va, Oct. 2Q-Tht
State CAMP of Confederate Veterans
met here yesterday morning and wa.
called to order by Commander ~. &
Bowering. of Maury Camp, Confede
rate Veterans, Of this city. Prayc
was offered by the Chaplain-Generai
the Rev. DR.. j. G. Reed. An addres.
of welcome was delivered by Mayo
J. P. Rowe in behalf of I'redericks
burg and one by Judge John T. Cool
rick in behalf 20 fthe Confederat
EVeterans of Fredericksburg. The res
ponse was by Capt. John, Lamb, Q
Richmond; for the Grand Camp.
Grand Commander Samuel Griffin
of Bedford City, was then introduced
He took charge of the meeting an
, read' his annual report, in which h
congratulated the camp upon tn
good attendance.
At 4 o'clock the sponsors and mai'
of honor met in the sponsor-in-chIef
Miss Margaret B. Shepherd, of thi.
city, and the matron- -inchief, Mrs. J
Garnett King, also of this city. 4
reception to the Confederate Veter
ans, Sons, of Confederate Veterans
sponsors maids of honor and citizen
followed at the Princess Anne Hotel
The annual convention of the Vir
ginia division, Sons of Confederat:
Veterans of Virginia was held a
night. Dr.. j. Garnett King. com.
| mander, X. S. Chew Camp, Freder.
| iSksburg, called the meeting to order
Commander F.. W. Speed, Roanoke
was introduced by W. w. Old. Jr.
! Norfolk, Senator G.. O'Conner Cool
i, rick delivered the address Of vel
come. The response was made by Dr.
F. S. Hancock, Norfolk.
Sponsors and maids of honor were
presented by W. Mcdonald Lee. IT.
vington, and were greeted by Capt.
| Thomas G. Elam. Roanoke. Address.
es were delivered by Senator John R.
Saunders. Saluda, and W. w. Bran
don. Little oRck Ark, commander
in-chief. Sons Of Confederate Nete
rams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
LOSS OF CONFIDENCE
Londnn Paper Says English People
Are Being Hoodwinked

London. Oct. l9--The Daily Mail &C
uses the cabinet Of daily outrage
ous!y hoodwinking the public and o!
;uppressing the truth about the war.
Things have gone so far says tho
paper. that some cabinet member:
ire now afraid to let the truth bc
known. We say plainly and take the
responsibility for saying it that it i.
not true. rs every German known anc
avery Turk knows. that we have wo'
I great victory at the Dardancl!es. It
not t:uc that the Germans have
shot their last holt in Russia. 1t Is
foi true that there IS any evidence
ID decline in the Turkish moral.
I'VE are convinced that if only :;
pcrtien Of the ruth We're known e
the public, there would be thorough
British uprising in favor Of volun-
5ary Or any other form Of nationa.
service.
THE British will rally round any
nan or group of men in whom they
have confidence. They can have ne
confidence, however, in those who arc
hiding the facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
JONAH AND THE WHALE
Professor Tells Ministers
story is an Allegory.

] PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20.-Dr. Rober
Rogers. professor at Drew Theologi
cal Seminary, read paper before the
, Methodist Ministers association yes
terdav on s:The Book of Jonah,
| which he said, was much-malignet
story, and the butt of many an in.
| aocent Joke. K was only because this
great book was not understood, he
said. that it had been treated so dis
respectfully.
DR.. Rogers explained the seeming
ly impossible story Of Jonah being
swallowed by the whale as true mar.
rative, of the divinely-inspired Scrip
lures, but insisted that the story was
an allegory, with symbolic meaning
and should not be taken literally. He
showed that frequently in the Scrip,
lures God told the most salient truths
by illustrations, and that many Of the
Bible narratives were never read ir
their literal meaning.
"The story of JONAH said the
speaker, 'iis only one Of the many in.
cidents related in Scripture showing
plainly that salvation was not meant
only for the Tsraelites. though they
were His chosen people. This was evi.
dent particularly in the tenth chapte:
Of Genesis when God said plainly
that salvation was meant for all ma
tions who were objects Of Gods love
and compassion. In the book of Amos
the Creator said again that He was
interested in al! the nations Of th6
world. In the book of Jonah. thf
prophet was piqued that God did no.
destroy Nineveh according to Hi:
threat. and he was severely rcprIm-
anded by visible means. The story O.
his being swallowed by the whale wa
only a symbol Of Coos punishment
and the restoration of the prophet t'
the favor of the Creator after Il shor'
tin,e."
AT the conclusion of his address Dr.
Rogers was showered with all sorts:
of questions. Some Of the Older min
isters who believed the Scriptures 1T
orally were 10th to think the story Of
Jonah a fable. and &ere anxious fo'
the professor to pro-e his deductions
But DR.. Eogers insisted that he hac
only com:non sense tc guide him II
thc analysis of his su1iect, based on
the other books Of Scripture, but that
if the minister wanted any theolog!!
on the matter he must decline anr
further explanation and leave hi
brethren to determine the fine points
of his argument at their own discre
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
EXECUTION OF WOMEN
Miss Cavell one of Three Females
Put TO Death in Belgium

Amsterdam, Oct. 2O-Mlss Edith
CaVell the English nurse reported
shot at Brussels by the commander OF
a German firing squad in front o.
which she tainted, when brought out
to die for espionage, was only one OF
five. including two other women. VINO
paid the death penalty on the same
charge, according to, the Echo de
Beige today.
Resides Miss Cavell, the victims
were listed as follows.
Countess Jeanne de Belleville.
Nine Louise Thuliez, French wo-
man.
Philippe Dany, an architect.
NJ. Sevedin. a chemist.
The, Echo de Beige says Gen Won
Kissing German Governor of Bel
eium, posted in the Belgian town
halls announcement of the pronounce
ment of the death sentences by court
martial.
The proclamation gives the names
Of 23 persons who were sentenced 10
varying terms of Imprisonment, lnciu-
ding a ten-year term for the popular
Princess Maria de Croy. OF Belhgnies'
who comes from one of the highest
families of Belgian aristocracy.
Rome. Oct. 20-Pope Benedict. at
the request of the British and Bel
Gian legations, has interceded with
Emperor William or behalf of Baron
de !!emphuinne. the Countess de Bel
3cville. Mile. Thuliez and seven other
French persons who have been con-
demned by the Germans to be shot. :
Cardinal Hartmann, archbishop OF
Cologne, has informed the pontiff
that Emperor William has suspended
the execution of the sentences against
the prisoners in order that he ma!
make a more detailed examination
into their cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
SYNDICATE BUY
TREDEGAR PLANT
Richmond Iron Works Will
Be Enlarged to Fill
Contracts
4 MUNITION PLANT
three Million Dollars, 1t Is Said,
Will Be Paid for Property by
Northern Interest.
\ MUNITION PLANT
three Million Dollars, 1t Is SAID,

Richmond, Oct. 20-Though Off
.ials of the company would have
nothing to say for publication, 1t Is
earned on good authority that nego-
cations for the purchase by syhdl-
ate representing the steel Interests
If the country, of the plant OF nc
Tredegar Iron Works, are nearing 4
satisfactory conclusion.
1t is expected that the sale of the
Tredegar property will be concluded
within a few days and that within :;
hort time the new owners will have
.emodeled and enlarged the works sc
hat large munitions orders may be
illed.
For some time past the Tredega'
works has been turning out large am
nunition orders for the United States
Government. but it has not, 1t IS as
serted. accepted foreign munitions
contracts. With the transfer Of tht
olant to new owners and its enlarge
nent. orders will be taken from for
ign powers as we'll as from the Unit
ID States.
The syndicate now about to con.
dude negotiations with the Tredegar
Company, which is controlled by the
Anderson family. has an option OF
he property for which it paid higl
igure. The price offered by the syn
.cate for the plant is about $4,000,
300. and this is to be paid in casf
is understood. The Tredegar Com
pany is capitalized at S3,CO0,OOo, o.
which S1,OOO,OOO is outstanding.
Several representatives Of Northern
steel interests have been III Richmond
gar Company has been gore over
recently. and the plant Of the Trede-
thoroughly with a view to ascertain
;ng what changes should be made tC
bring the plants capacity up 20 SCI
eral times its present output. If Tho
ieal is put through. and there is lit
tie reason to believe it vii! not be,
The plant will be greatly enlarged
and much new machinery will be in
stalled.
There will be given employment t.
I large number of skilled working
men as well as to hundreds Of labor
ers. With the addition Ct The larger
Trcdccar plant to those already op-
Grated here by the American Locomo-
tive Company, Richmond will become
one of the largest munitIon manu-.
featuring centers in the United States
The opening about the first of the
year of the new electric steel funace
on Belle Isle by the Old Dominion
Nail and Iron Works for the pro
ductior Of both low and high grade
steels. will employ several hundred
men. The new steel furnace will al
so bring close to the Tredcgar Works
and to the Locomotive Works sup
ply of steel for their consumption in
the manufacture Of munitions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
CARRANZA RECOGNIZED
PEOPLE in Mexico City Rejoice Over
Advent of Peace.

Venustiano CarranZa, was formally
recognized yesterday as the chief en-
pcutive of the republic of Mexico by
the governments of the United States
Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Guatemala.
Bolivia, Uruguay, Columbia and Mica
ragua.
Diplomatic representatives of the
first six Latin-American countries.
selected in the order of their rank
here. were parties to the pan-Ameri-
can conference on Mexican affairs,
but the action of Colombia and Mica
aqua indicates that all the other re-
!nubiics of the western hemisphere
will follow the LEAD of their sister
nations in extending recognition.
Each of the governments sent a
letter to Elisco Arrendondo, personal
Representative in Washington of Mr..
.Carranza. All were couched in the
same form, and that of the United
States added formal expression of
an intention soon to accredit an Am
:bassador to Mexico.
The news that the government OF
Gen. Venustiano Carranza would be
recognized by the American republics
was received in Mexico City, with
scenes of general rejoicing. The bells
in the cathedral were rung. and there
were fireworks, the blowing of whist
les and scenes of general animation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
The scarcity of crabs in the Hamp-

The scarcity of crabs in the Hamp-
ton Roads section has created a crisis
in the grabbing industry that not only
has caused a number of firms to GO
out of business, but threatens in a
few years to eXterminate the crab as
commercial seafood product of this
section. The persistent taking of
>mother crabs during the spawning
period-June, July, and Augustus
said to be responsible for the scarcity
that eventually would kill an in
dustry once regarded as one of the
most important around Hampton
: Roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
DEATH NOTICE.

On Wednesday, October 20, 1915,
CAROLINE ALICE, daughter of
S. P. and Bertha Archie, aged 9
months, Funeral from the resi-
dence of her parents. 329 north
Columbus street, tomorrow CThurs-
dav) afternoon at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20

Fielding Gaines has sold to Lucy
White. a house and lot on the east
side of West street, between Came
ron and Queen streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20

Laura w. Evans eft al. has sold tc
Clarence P. Allan lot on the north
side Of First street. between Fairfax
ard Royal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20

Caroline Alice, the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. s. K. Archie, died at
the residence of her parents, 500 n.
Columbus street, at an early hour this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20

4 meeting will he held in Lee Camp
Hall Thursday October 21St, at 1870
D. m. to make final arrangements for
the bazaar for the benefit Of the
"Anne Lee Memorial Home of the
Aged" All those assisting are most
earnestly requested to he present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
LOCAL BREVITIES

A monthly meeting Of the board
of police commissioners will be held
tonight in the office of Mayor Fisher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20

The Potomac ana Chesapeake
Steamboat Company is making pre-
parations for placing the steame:
Majestic on the service on the Poto
mac. The Majestic IS now in New
York where she is receiving repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20

LOsT-s2O.oo. yesterday from corn
or Of Prince and Alfred TO Ming and
Pitt st. Liberal reward if returned
:. coao++o 2O-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20

PIANO FOR SALE A STIEFF
PIANO is for sale at 304 South
Lee Street. Is in perfect order
and will he sold upon satisfactory
terms. lS-3-t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20
VIEWS OF SUNDAY-SCHOoL
PARADE, 1Oc EACH

Soc Comnlcte Set in our Display Case.
Fine line of the latest styles IN
portraiture.
shop IN Alexandria when you need
photographs.
THE JAMESON STUDIO
1925 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-20

When in Alexandria stop at the Hotel
Ramnel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-12
FRATERNAI. NEWS

One of the largest and most enthu- siastic meetings tof Farren lodge No. 57, was held in their rooms. ire Fair sde1d avenue, Tuesday evening, when the Grand lodge officers from New Haven visited F'arren lodge to install the newly elected officers. The fol- lowing named officers were duly in stalled for 1915: P. M. W, Walter Dorr; M. w., Thomas D. Reid; fore man. George Martin; overseer. John Fahey; recorder, Charles J. O'Nei1; fnancier, Harry Nichols: receiver, Charles M. Fuller; guide. Aug. Steadt- Ter; 1nSfde watchman, F. s. Meigs; outside watcz1man, D. W. Delaney. Af- ter the installation ceremonies were over refreshments were served. cigars lighted and social evening was en- joyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-12
RUSSIA PLANS AID FOR WAR SUFFERERS

Petrograd. Feb. 12.-The session of the Duna has been suspended by i'm peria1 ulkase until the middle of De- cember or later. Before suspendtng it's stttings the Duma apoted the fol- lowing resolution:
 'F'irst-That the government take as rapidly as possible measures for the relief of the provinces which have suffered from the operations of the war.
 ''Second-That the government work out plans for a complimentary on pensions. support of dependent ECh1ldren or widows as well as increas- Cd pensions for, orphans left by sol- diers who have fallen on the field of battle,
 ''Third-That the military reserves doing service as police be summoned to the co1ors and be replaced by so1- diers who have left the army service but still are capable of performing police duties.
 t'Fourth-That commission be ap- pointed by the ministry of foreign af- fairs to investigate violations of the law of nations, rules and customs of war by the Germans, Austro-Hun- garians and Turks as well as damages sustained by the state, public institu- tions, societies and private persons"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-12

monoplane, and the Taube turned to flee.
 But the French monoplane pur- sued, and it had the advantage here, for the German aerop1ane, being ar mored, was too heavy for high speed. the fugitive forced it to turn and come again toward the French line, where te ibiplane was awaiting it. It passed near the latter and again there was the bark of guns, but apparently with out decisive result.
 Again the French monoplane re7 turned to the charge. Flying high over its adversary, it suddenly dyed headIong upon it, seemed to touch it and then-mounted again gracefully in the air.
 "At a dizzy speed the Taube, mor- tally wounded, fell almost vertically into the German lines.